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irishplacenames.bsky.social
Blackrepentance, near Raphoe, Co. Donegal. A mystery as to where the name comes from.

#speirgorm
A satellite image of Blackrepentance, near Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
July 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
mikemenhirmclean.bsky.social
Beltany stone circle, Tops, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, Ireland. September 2024. With @drclairenolan.bsky.social

#StandingStoneSunday
Ancient stone circle of Beltany near Raphoe, Donegal, Ireland. Mountainous plateau and pine trees on a sunny day. September 2024.
December 8, 2024 at 12:36 PM
tony-o.bsky.social
For #StandingStoneSunday and #Stunday... this is Oakfield Demesne Standing Stone
Raphoe, Co Donegal, Ireland
#IrishArchaeology #Archaeology #Megalithic #Infrared #B&W #Black&White #Monochrome #Photography #Art #BlueSky #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #Donegal
April 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
inishview.bsky.social
The historic Beltany Stone Circle, just outside Raphoe in Donegal.
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#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM
inishview.bsky.social
Explore the ancient beauty of Beltany Stone Circle near Raphoe, Donegal.
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#donegal #wildatlanticway #visitdonegal #govisitdonegal #ireland
January 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
johnevigar.bsky.social
Bishop’s Court Room at Raphoe Cathedral, County Donegal.
September 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
guylejeune.eurosky.social
Local fash farmer McConnell has been busy putting up tricolours in Raphoe. Gowl.
September 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
wildstate.bsky.social
You didn't have to grow up hearing that used on local radio to advertise Frankie's Niteclub of Raphoe (as mentioned in the Morris Tribunal)
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
guylejeune.eurosky.social
1400 BCE and older perhaps. It’s a strange place. Silent and the silence it lends to C21st minds.
Beltany stone circle, Raphoe, Donegal.
December 29, 2023 at 9:44 PM
news.rte.ie
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory as the new Bishop of Raphoe, marking his first appointment of an Irish bishop since the papal election last May.
Pope Leo makes first Irish appointment
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Niall Coll of Ossory as the new Bishop of Raphoe, marking his first appointment of an Irish bishop since the papal election last May.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
tuatha.ie
You can dig deeper into the story of Beltany Stone Circle in our free article and visitor guide here:
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Beltany Stone Circle • Archaeology & History • Visitor Experience
Beltany Stone Circle is a truly enigmatic prehistoric monument in a stunning setting near Raphoe in County Donegal.
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April 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
14 Oct 1571: b. John Leslie the future 'fighting bishop of #Raphoe' Crichie, Aberdeenshire. Leslie died on 8 Sept 1671, just short of his 100th birthday. (JohnArmagh)
October 14, 2025 at 8:51 PM
guylejeune.eurosky.social
Signs in Raphoe this morning. All I could read from the car was..

HEATHER
EXPERIENCE

I now have an interactive, multi-media tourist attraction that explores the life and times of Heather in my head.

Photo later.

I’ll see if I can nab one for @electionlit.bsky.social after the count.
October 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
news.rte.ie
The new Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, will be installed this afternoon in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny in Co Donegal.
New bishop of Raphoe to be installed at Donegal mass
The new Bishop of Raphoe, Niall Coll, will be installed this afternoon in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny in Co Donegal.
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January 25, 2026 at 9:01 AM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
5 Nov 1253: Máel Pátraic Ó Scanaill is consecrated bishop of Raphoe at the Franciscan church in #Dundalk #otd
November 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
12 Feb 1605: Andrew Knox becomes Bishop of the Isles. In 1611 he was permitted to hold the see along with that of #Raphoe, - thus holding bishoprics in #Ireland & #Scotland at the same time.
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 PM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
6 June 1638: John Leslie, Bishop of #Raphoe, then in his 60s marries Katherine Cunningham #otd

They had at least 8 children.

Leslie died on 8 Sept 1671, just short of his 100th birthday. (johnArmagh)
June 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
georgianlords.bsky.social
Tying up loose ends on the 4th earl of Jersey and grappling with the possibility that his countess' father, Philip Twysden, bishop of Raphoe, may have tried his hand at being a highwayman.
According to legend, faced with bankruptcy he tried to hold up a coach on Hounslow Heath. It didn't end well.
August 26, 2026 at 1:52 PM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
3 Dec 1634: b. Ezekiel Hopkins, future bishop of Raphoe, 1671 and Derry, 1681 (NPG) Best known for his commentary on the Decalogue
December 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM
ninashaken.bsky.social
Und dann findet man plötzlich Raphoe, Cty. Donegal. Ca. 3 km außerhalb südlich ein Steinkreis namens Beltany.
Und etliche günstige Grundstücke mit Baugenehmigung.
March 26, 2024 at 9:08 PM
guylejeune.eurosky.social
Got pizza last night from Barry’s take-away I’m Raphoe. No offence to Barry and his team, but I wasn’t expecting much. Most take-aways round here reheat frozen ready-made pizzas. Got home, opened the box and… proper hand-made bases with proper charring on the crusts. A little underdone but 8/10.
May 17, 2026 at 7:49 AM
msteele1549.bsky.social
Recently I visited the United Diocese of Derry and Raphoe.

Thank you @johnnylowden.bsky.social for your hospitality and the tour of your patch.
The Cathedral Church of Saint Columb. CLOSED.
January 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
opwireland.bsky.social
The Three Urns, a brand-new road-trip dramedy starring Ciarán Hinds, officially opens in Irish theatres today, Friday, 17 April.

One visually striking sequences was filmed right at Beltany Stone Circle in Raphoe.

Image©Gareth Wray Photography

Watch film trailer: https://cutt.ly/atHaAVKx
April 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
liamporter.bsky.social
All go in Raphoe tonight ahead of the Christmas Tree festival that starts tomorrow. The creativity is off the charts, the trees are superb 👌
November 28, 2024 at 7:54 PM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
12 Feb 1605: Andrew Knox becomes Bishop of the Isles. In 1611 he was permitted to hold the see along with that of #Raphoe, - thus holding bishoprics in #Ireland & #Scotland at the same time.
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM