Cote
IE CA DL/2/1/6
Titre
Correspondence re Proposed St. Colmcille Heritage Centre
Date(s)
- 22 Mar. 1985-5 Oct. 1985 (Création/Production)
Niveau de description
Dossier
Étendue matérielle et support
10 items; Typescript
Nom du producteur
(1615-2023)
Dépôt
Histoire archivistique
Source immédiate d'acquisition ou de transfert
Portée et contenu
File relating to the proposal from Bord Fáilte to build a heritage and exhibition centre celebrating the life and times of St. Colmcille on the site of the Capuchin Retreat House at Ards, Creeslough, County Donegal. The correspondents include Fr. Fidelis O’Connell OFM Cap., Fr. Patrick Flynn OFM Cap., Fr. Eustace McSweeney OFM Cap., Provincial Minister, Fr. F.X. Martin OSA, and Dermot A. Walsh, Chairman, Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo Tourism. It was noted that the ‘location of Ards Friary for this project would ensure that the monastic theme would have a real and live meaning and would enhance the existing and well supported facilities’. The project was not ultimately realized.