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 11 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 5 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 6 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 7 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 7 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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