Firefighters tackle massive blaze at Isle of Doagh Famine Village

By Pune Media On May 3, 2025

Gardaí are currently assisting the local fire service at the scene of a fire at the Famine Village on the Isle of Doagh in Inishowen.

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.

Doagh Famine Village is one of Ireland’s most unique and popular tourist attractions, visited by thousands of people from all over the world every year, where they offer guided tours to take you on a journey through life in Ireland in our local community, showing how families learned to survive and adapt as society evolved from the Great Famine in the 1840s to the present day.

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“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.”

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