Raphoe

Raphoe (Irish: Ráth Bhoth) is a town in eastern County Donegal, Ireland. Unusually for the Republic of Ireland, it has a majority Presbyterian population. Conversely, however the Catholic Diocese for Donegal is the Diocese of Raphoe.

Two other facts distinguish this town: it is said to have the second highest elevation of any Irish town; and it has a living tree growing, with little protection, in the middle of the main street.

The Presbyterian Cathedral, a semi ruined Bishop's palace, and a nearby ring of sixty-eight standing stones (the Beltany Stone Circle [1])are worthy of a sight-seeing visit.

Raphoe has come under the media spotlight recently after attempts by the Garda Síochána to frame a local publican, Frankie McBrearty, for the murder of cattle dealer Richie Barron. [2]

Coordinates: 54°52′N, 7°36′W

External Links

Local Art Group http://www.fiacharts.com/

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