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Should we have a Bank Holiday for St Colmcille?

Donegal County Council is asking the Government to create a new Bank Holiday in honour of St Colm...

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16.00 9 Jun 2025


Should we have a Bank Holiday for St Colmcille?


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Donegal County Council is asking the Government to create a new Bank Holiday in honour of St Colmcille.

Joining Kieran to discuss the history of the Saint and why this is being asked for is Jimmy Kavanagh, Donegal County Councillor and DR Elva Johnston, Associate Professor in the school of History UCD.

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