14/08/2026
🇮🇪🇪🇸 A VERY SPECIAL UPDATE FROM MULLAGHDUFF 🇪🇸🇮🇪
€2,227 RAISED — THANK YOU! ❤️
When we began our fundraising appeal to help make the historic visit of El Galeón Andalucía to Mullaghderg Bay possible, we never imagined the incredible response we would receive.
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters, we have raised an amazing:
€2,227.00! 🎉👏
We have absolutely smashed our original fundraising target, and we cannot thank everyone enough for your kindness, generosity and encouragement.
But now, something very exciting is beginning...
🎨 THE MULLAGHDERG HERITAGE MURAL PROJECT
The unforgettable visit of El Galeón Andalucía in 2026 has inspired us to look further back — to 1588, when the Spanish Armada came to these shores and a Spanish Armada vessel was lost near Mullaghderg.
We are now exploring the possibility of creating a permanent heritage mural on the exterior of the old Mullaghduff School, now our Community Centre.
What makes this location so special is that it is not simply a building.
It was once a school where generations of local children learned, and today it remains a centre of our community — situated less than a mile from the coastline and the Spanish Rock associated with this extraordinary chapter of our history.
🌊 THE VISION
The proposed mural would tell the story across generations:
1588 — The Spanish Armada
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Mullaghderg — Our Coast & Our History
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2026 — The Return of El Galeón Andalucía
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The Future — Educating Our Children & Visitors
We want this to be much more than a painting.
We want it to become a permanent outdoor classroom and heritage landmark, helping local children, future generations and visitors understand the remarkable history that happened here.
☀️ BY DAY...
A vibrant historical mural celebrating the Armada, Mullaghderg, the sea and the extraordinary return of El Galeón Andalucía in 2026.
🌙 AND BY NIGHT...
We have even imagined the mural illuminated by warm solar-powered spotlights, allowing this important piece of our heritage to remain visible after dark — a gentle beacon celebrating our history and community.
The accompanying images are concept illustrations showing what the mural could look like.
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🏛️ NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY
We are holding an OPEN COMMUNITY MEETING to present the project, show the proposed mural designs on a large screen and discuss the possibility of bringing this vision to life.
📅 Friday 21st August 2026
🕗 8.00pm
📍 Mullaghduff Old School / Community Centre
We are delighted to welcome local dignitaries and community representatives, including Pat the Cope Gallagher, Fr Nigel and Fr Brian, alongside members of our local community.
☕ There will be tea, coffee and lovely local baking on the night.
❤️ EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
There will also be a voluntary bucket collection at the door, with all proceeds going towards the Mullaghduff Old School / Community Centre.
Most importantly, this is your community, and we want everyone to have the opportunity to see the proposal, share their thoughts and have their say.
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🇮🇪🇪🇸 ONE COMMUNITY • ONE STORY • FOUR CENTURIES OF HISTORY 🇪🇸🇮🇪
From the Armada of 1588, to the arrival of El Galeón Andalucía in 2026, we have an extraordinary story to tell.
Let's make sure that story is not forgotten.
Thank you once again to everyone who supported our Andalucía fundraising campaign.
You helped make the 2026 visit possible.
And perhaps, together, we can now create something that will remain in Mullaghderg for generations to come. ❤️
Go raibh míle maith agaibh — thank you all so very much!
Mullaghduff Community
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