The Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society launched the 11th volume of their bumper annual last week.
This year’s publication was officially unveiled by local bookshop owner, Tracey Alexander of Alexander’s of Ballybofey.
The articles in this year’s annual include the subjects of some of the society’s best talks which took place throughout the year. These include Arlene Crampsie on The Great Famine, Joe Doherty on the early days of Finn Harps and Caroline Carr on Donegal Weather Events.
Eugene Bonnar who contributed the Article on Chapel Street Stranorlar to the new Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Magazine pictured with his Sisters Mary and Angela. Photo by Gerard McHugh Photography.
In addition, Kathleen Phelan writes about the life of JCT McDonagh, a local man who founded the Donegal Historical Society. She tells his story in two articles – one on his life, the second on the fascinating Penal Cross at his grave in Stranorlar.
Pat Holland and Reverend Raymond Blair continue an unbroken run back to the first annual with contributions on Charles Parnell and Samuel Seaton respectively.
Pictured at t the launch of the new Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Magazine which was launched on Monday night last were left to right are Kathleen Phelan, Gary Phelan and Caroline Carr. Photo by Gerard McHugh Photography.
The local connections of Tony nominated actress, Rosaleen Linehan, are investigated. There are also the interesting and tragic stories of local Tunnel Tigers, Michael mcMenamin and his brother in law Joe Boyle, which are definitely worth a read.
Pictured at t the launch of the new Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Magazine which was launched on Monday night last were left to right, Aubrey Oliver,Rita McGinty,Jonathan Kelly, Decan Collum and John McGlynn. Photo by Gerard McHugh Photography.
Copies of the new annual are now available for purchase for just €10 in Alexander’s of Ballybofey, or by contacting any committee member.
For further information on the society, and updates, go to their Facebook page or email bsadhs@gmail.com
Tracey Alexander of Alexanders Book Shop who launched the new Ballybofey,Stranorlar, & District Historical Magazine on Monday night last pictured with her Husband Joe, daughter Suin and Aubrey Oliver. Photo by Gerard McHugh Photography