Pat Doherty

Pat Doherty

owner Ireland

Pat Doherty is the owner of Doagh Famine Village, an outdoor museum in County Donegal that showcases the history of Irish families during the famine era and beyond. He lived in one of the thatched cottages on the site until 1984 and has been instrumental in developing the museum since its inception in 1997. Recently, he described a devastating fire that damaged multiple buildings on the property as a 'disaster,' noting that many irreplaceable items were lost in the blaze.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
3,172
Power
3$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 7.00 0.05% +20% 5,030,000 3,172 $5,100 3$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,172 $5,100 3$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pat Doherty is the owner of the Doagh Famine Village and expressed devastation over the fire that damaged the attraction. 7

BBC: Community effort to rebuild Doagh visitor attraction

Ireland Ireland: Pat Doherty built up the Doagh Famine Village in Inishowen with his sister Majella over 30 years. 6

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Donegal Famine village fire cause identified as air compressor – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Pat Doherty, along with his family, has put in hard work to build up the Doagh Famine Village attraction over three decades. 9

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fire causes significant damage to tourist ‘famine village’ in Co Donegal – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Pat Doherty, owner of Doagh Famine Village, described the fire as a disaster. 3

BBC: Donegal outdoor museum damaged in fire