Glenties landmark is back in place

placeholder image — The new look Grotto in Glenties

Blessing of Grotto proves a big attraction

The iconic Grotto which features a statue of Our Blessed Lady in Glenties is back in place at the front of the Glenties Comprehensive School, was officially unveiled and blessed yesterday evening at a short ceremony in the town.

It has been refurbished as part of an extensive series of improvements works initiated by the Glenties Community Development Group.

In a statement, the group has thanked all involved in getting the grotto back in place.

"Our thanks to everyone who turned out and took part in the blessing of the Grotto yesterday evening, our particular thanks to Fr Gerard (above) and the choir members for making the moment feel quite special, and to Frank McGuinness for the gazebo, speakers, and stools and Kelvon Flowers for the flowers.

A section of the crowd that attended the blessing

"We hope the Grotto will stand as a place of prayer and reflection in the town for many years ahead, a spokesperson said.