Watch: Fire destroys the historic Famine Village on Inishowen's Isle of Doagh
By Alan Foley
Published 3rd May 2025, 21:33 BST
There is a disturbing scene at the Famine Village on the Isle of Doagh in Inishowen, where a fire ripped through the historic site
There is a disturbing scene at the Famine Village on the Isle of Doagh in Inishowen, where a fire ripped through the historic site.
There was a sizable blaze and billowing smoke to be seen at the site, which caused extensive damage this evening at the premises, which is located at Lagacurry, Ballyliffin, and Tony McBride / Online Video Productions' video and photographs show the damage caused.
!["Absolutely devastating news from the Isle of Doagh today," Jack Murray, cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District, posted. "Inishowen has lost a wee bit of our soul if we lose the Famine Village. Thinking of Pat [Doherty] and all his clan who have made that wonderful place such a popular tourist attraction. We're all at a loss"](https://www.ireland-live.ie/jpim-static/image/2026/04/19/22/iconic-upload-2025_05_03-WhatsApp_Image_2025-05-03_at_20.17.32_34f30625-1746300042760.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&trim=&width=640&quality=65)
"Due to circumstances outside of our control, Doagh Famine Village will be closed until further notice," reads a statement on their website. "If you have booked tickets to visit us, please contact us for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you all for your kind understanding at this time."