A precious war medal awarded to a fallen soldier of World War Two has had a poignant homecoming to Donegal,…
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Be amazed by history, walks and the Northern Lights at Fort Dunree
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 months agoSponsored Post Come and discover everything that Fort Dunree has to offer this Bank Holiday weekend. Fort Dunree is situated…
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Do you know the history of Ballymacool Park? With close family connections to the area, Brian McDaid recounts rich stories…
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Fancy becoming an amateur historian on Donegal’s history from home?
by Staff Writer 4 years agoThe Echoes of the Decade Project by Donegal County Museum and Donegal County Archives is running an online history Project…
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Agnes Jones – The story of a great Donegal nurse remembered
by Staff Writer 5 years agoAuthor: Ann Gallagher Donegal based Professor Ann Gallagher shares the remarkable story of Agnes Jones, a Donegal nurse who worked…
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New book reveals fascinating local history of the Kings of Aileach and Vikings
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoA new book has been released detailing the stories of Vikings in the north of Ireland and the Cenél nEógain…
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Exquisite items from Donegal mansion to be sold at unique auction
by Rachel McLaughlin 5 years agoThe complete contents of an 18th-century Letterkenny mansion will be sold at a special country house auction this September. Oak…
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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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There has been a lot of hype surrounding McCafferty’s Bar after their grand opening on Lower Main Street Letterkenny. Many…
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Staff and students of Finn Valley College in Stranorlar have recorded a special CD to pay tribute to the Irish…
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Lifestyle
‘National treasure’ of local history launched as unique booklet
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoA new booklet capturing an insight into the folk life, material culture, heritage and folklore of County Donegal in the 1930s has…
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County Archivist seeks relatives of the late emigrant Daniel Doherty
by Rachel McLaughlin 6 years agoThe Archive Service of Donegal County Council has launched a search to find relations of the late Daniel Doherty, a…
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Fantastic programme planned for Letterkenny Heritage Weekend 2018
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThree days of special events are in store for Letterkenny next week as the Community Heritage Group pays tribute to…
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Major exhibition on Donegal and WW1 to open in South West Donegal
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoThe Donegal County Museum are bringing the large scale “Remembering World War 1 – the Donegal Story” exhibition to the…
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A total of €109,000 in funding has been allocated to Donegal to support local heritage projects. The funding was announced…
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Many’s the child that has dreams of what they want and what they will do when they grow up, and…
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Top gear has the stig, America had the Indianapolis Motor Raceway track but none could keep up with Donegal’s “Paddy…
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Pádraig Pearse sculpture and Donegal railway notice for sale in collectors auction
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoTwo lots of historical significance in Donegal are listed for Whyte’s ‘Eclectic Collector’ auction this February. Among the diverse array…
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Donegal Jadotville heroes honoured at special ceremony
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoJadotville heroes were honoured today at a special ceremony in Athlone, receiving medals inscribed with ‘cosaint chalma’ and ‘misneach’, meaning…
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It’s hard to believe that the Ford Fiesta is on its 8th generation. But back in the 70’s it was…
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