A unique project documenting the history of Donegal will be launched at the County Museum in Letterkenny today. 
The Hands of History Project – One Donegal: Many Pasts, One Future will be officially launched at 3 p.m.
There will be a welcome by museum curator Judith Mc Carthy while the official launch of Hands of History Project will be undertaken by Cllr Frank Mc Brearty, Mayor of Donegal
A summary of the Hands of History Project will be given by Sarah Thompson, Project Officer.
The project is an innovative programme exploring how we remember key events in our history. This will involve developing an understanding of how these events were experienced by different communities within the county and how these historical legacies have contributed to relationships today.
The project aims to challenge attitudes, share perspectives and develop greater levels of trust and tolerance by exploring and debating these legacies leading to an increased awareness and understanding of the perspectives of other communities.
The launch will feature a focus on World War One and the shared nature of its history for the people of Donegal.
Pupils from Raphoe Central National School will also be talking about their participation in a World War One Drama and there will also be a musical reflection on World War One by Tracey Mc Rory.
Cllr Dessie Larkin, Chair of the Donegal CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership will also give an address on behalf of the project funders
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