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The Amazing Grace Festival 2018

by donegalgathering on April 3, 2018

4th – 9th April 2018

Buncrana

In 1748 slave trader John Newton found refuge and safety in Lough Swilly. Inspired by these events he went on to open one of the most famous and well-loved songs of all time – “Amazing Grace” and start a lifelong battle to abolish the Slave Trade, achieved in 1807.  > Read More

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