A number of batches of human remains from Donegal were among the archaeological finds handed into the National Museum of…
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Investigation launched after ancient ‘bog butter’ found in Donegal
by Cronan Scanlon 6 months agoMain pic: Archaeologist, Paula Harvey, with local men Micheál Boyle and Alan Moore, and the giant slab of butter. Pic:…
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Donegal County Museum is hosting a talk on the story behind the survey and subsequent book, Archaeological Survey of County…
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Main pic: L-R Judith McCarthy, Donegal County Museum, Dr Brian Lacey and Jen McCarron, both Donegal LGBTQ+ Heritage Project. Donegal…
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Main pic: Pro and anti treaty forces at Finner Camp in 1922. Pic: Donegal County Museum. Expressions of interest are…
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A powerful photographic exhibition of works by a photographer with strong west Donegal connections opens next week. In partnership with…
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Amateur photography competition to celebrate volunteering in Donegal
by Staff Writer 3 years agoThe Donegal Volunteer Centre and Donegal County Museum are delighted to announce their first ever photographic competition to mark volunteering…
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MANAGEMENT at the Donegal County Museum have hit out at overnight vandalism targeting plants outside the facility. Anger at vandalism…
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Story of Donegal’s ancient gold rings to be uncovered at local event
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoThe exciting story of the Tullydonnell Hoard of Donegal will be told at a special historical evening in Donegal County…
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New Donegal Book of Honour launched at poignant event – Picture Special
by Staff Writer 6 years agoThe fifth edition of the County Donegal Book of Honour was launched last week to remember the many fallen soldiers…
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Exciting new archaeological sites discovered in Donegal
by Staff Writer 6 years agoTwo new archaeological sites have been uncovered during roadworks in West Donegal. The major historical find was made at Letterilly, outside…
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A poignant and chilling photographic exhibition has opened in Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny to mark Holocaust Memorial Month. ‘The Devouring’ display…
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My Donegal with Caroline Carr of Donegal County Museum
by Stephen Maguire 6 years agoShe’s the public face of Donegal’s county museum in Letterkenny. Here assistant curator Caroline Carr explains why she loves Donegal…
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A spectacular pictorial quilt created by more than 100 Traveller women and girls from all over Donegal has been launched…
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Donegal County Museum is calling on fans of the showband era to help with a forthcoming exhibition on ‘Showbands and…
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Sweet nostalgia as former Oatfield Manager visits Donegal County Museum exhibition
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal County Museum welcomed a very special guest to their two tasty exhibitions this week on the Oatfield sweet factory in Letterkenny and…
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Donegal County Museum are currently displaying two tasty exhibitions- ‘Jacob’s Biscuit Factory & Dublin: An Assorted History’ as well as the…
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TV3 star Noel Cunningham is demanding that Irish schools introduce lessons in manners for students. The well-known hotel manager prides…
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Donegal’s ‘Book of Honour’ is a labour of love for Curator
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoDonegal County Museum Curator Judith McCarthy has been working on updating the County Donegal Book of Honour for the last…
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Rare chance to get to see Victoria Cross at Donegal County Museum
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoOn Thursday, December 7th, from 2-4.30pm, Donegal County Museum, in partnership with the Inniskilling Museum and the Irish Defence Forces,…