Donegal Heritage Week guide

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JAILBREAK 1916 - Live Escape Room
JAILBREAK 1916 is a Live Escape Room that challenges visitors to escape from a locked cell in just
60 minutes using only the historic clues and puzzles that are hidden inside the cell.
Venue: The Old Courthouse Lifford
Cost Adult: €8
Cost Child: €8
Organiser: The Old Courthouse Lifford
Email: liffordoldcourthouse@gmail.com
Telephone: 074 91 41733
Website: liffordoldcourthouse.com
Booking Required: Yes
Dates: 22nd August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 9:30
AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th
August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM
Ardara Community Garden Open Afternoon
Come & see what we have done over the last 3 years. Turning a wilderness into a tranquil &
productive space. Much more to be done! Another way to keep communities talking & together.
Venue: Community Garden, behind Medical Centre, Portnoo Road, Ardara. Co. Donegal.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ardara Community Garden
Email: carnderryness@gmail.com
Telephone: 0879214206
Booking Required: No
Dates: 24th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Ros Bán Wildlife Open Garden
A garden with a Celtic theme, displays of medicinal plants, and educational posters of flora and
fauna. A garden designed to encourage wildlife. Good walking shoes advised. Guided Tour on the
day.
Venue: Ros Bán Garden
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ann Kavanagh
Email: rosbangarden@gmail.com
Telephone: 086.0805214
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Whale Watch Ireland 2016
You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,
as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.
Venue: Foreland Heights bar car park
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Email: selchiesailing@yahoo.ie
Telephone: 086 2223328
Website: www.iwdg.ie
Whale Watch Ireland 2016
You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,
as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.
Venue: Malin Signal Tower
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Email: ronan.mclaughlin@yahoo.com
Website: www.iwdg.ie
Glass Quarry Muckish Mountain
Walk the Miners Path, to the Quarry on Muckish Mountain, Learn about the history of the quarrying
of the sand for the production of glass. Please Note: Not suitable for the Faint hearted, steep walk.
Venue: Doe Cemetery Creeslough.
Cost Adult: €5.00
Organiser: Walking Donegal
Email: info@walkingdonegal.net
Telephone: 074 91 65443
Website: www.walkingdonegal.net
Dates: 27th August 10:30 AM to 13:30 PM
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County Donegal in 1916: Our Story
Fascinating exhibition exploring major events of 1916, both national and international from a
Donegal perspective, offering a glimpse of everyday life in the county in this pivotal year.
Venue: Donegal County Museum
Cost: Free
Organiser: Donegal County Museum
Email: museum@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum
Dates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 10:00
August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Little Stories, Little Prints
Almost 50 Printmakers from around Ireland participated in this project to create awareness of little
known events or incidents during or around the Easter Rising 1916.
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/
Dates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 10:00
August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Heritage Hunters history exhibition
1916 history exhibition by junior local history group.
Venue: Carndonagh Community library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Carndonagh Community library
Email: carndonagh@donegallibrary.ie
Website: www.donegallibrary.ie
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Picturing Derry - A Selection
A selection of work from a major group photographic exhibition, featuring some of the most iconic
images of the Troubles in Derry City.
Venue: Regional Cultural Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Regional Cultural Centre
Email: sean.hannigan@donegalcoco.ie
Telephone: (074) 912 9186
Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.com
Dates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 11:00
August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Heritage Day
Free guided Tours of Museum
Venue: St. Connell's Museum and Heritage Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: St. Connell's Museum and Heritage Centre
Email: annettebreslin@eircom.net
Telephone: 087-6542203
The Look of the Irish
The look of The Irish is a portrait exhibition examines "Irishness" through the eyes of Irish artists
over the past 100 years. Featuring William Orphen, Robert Ballagh & Derek Hill.
Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery
Cost: Free
Organiser: The Glebe House & Gallery (OPW)
Email: glebegallery@opw.ie
Website: www.glebegallery.ie
Our Story; Donegal and the Easter Rising Exhibition
This exhibition to commemorate the 1916 Rising will run throughout the month of August during
library opening times. www.donegallibrary.ie
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Venue: Bundoran Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Bundoran Community Library
Email: bundoran@donegalibrary.ie
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 24th August 12:30
PM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 27th
Loose Ends - Willie Doherty
‘Loose Ends’ is a major new art project by world-renowned Derry/Donegal artist Willie Doherty,
commissioned by Donegal County Council, which explores the legacy of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 912 9186
Milford Life in 100 years
Picture display of life in Milford over the last 100 years.
Venue: Milford Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Milford Community Library
Email: milford@donegallibrary.ie
Telephone: 074 91 53927
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 12:00
PM to 19:30 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th
Of Land and Sea
Art Exhibition featuring Inishowen artist Sinead Smyth. Sinead is an Irish Contemporary artist
painting mainly in oils, creating portraits and landscapes which interpret the energy of the land.
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Venue: Tullyarvan Mill
Cost: Free
Organiser: Tullyarvan Mill Project
Email: info@tullyarvanmill.com
Website: www.tullyarvanmill.com
Dates: 21st August 18:30 PM to 20:00 PM , 22nd August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 9:30
Music in the Ink!
Celebrating 40 years of Barry Britton's world famous folk music posters. Come along & meet the
artist & view celtic art being created. Join him for a cup of tea & some cake!
Venue: Local Hands Arts & Crafts
Cost: Free
Organiser: Barry Britton
Email: barrybrittondesign@gmail.com
Website: www.localhands.ie
Dates: 22nd August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM
Exhibitions: 'An Scéal s’againne: Dún na nGall agus Éirí Amach na Cásca' and 'Local Heroes WWI'
HSE Civil Registration are hosting two exhibitions on loan from Donegal County Museum - Donegal
and the Easter Rising, and Donegal Local Heroes in WWI.
Venue: Civil Registration Service Tirconaill House Letterkenny
Cost: Free
AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM , 26th August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM
From Donegal to the Somme
A series of artifacts will be on display at the Monreagh Heritage Centre to commemorate the men
and woman from Donegal who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme.
Venue: Monreagh Heritage Centre
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Cost: Free
Organiser: Monreagh Heritage Centre
Email: office@monreagh.net
Website: www.monreagh.net
AM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM
Drumfries NS Stories from Schools Folklore Scheme (1937-38)
Exhibition of the stories on local folklore from the Drumfries area, submitted by Drumfries NS pupils
at the time, to the Schools’ Folklore Scheme (1937-38).
Venue: The Sliabh Sneacht Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Sliabh Sneacht Centre
Email: danny@sliabhsneachtcentre.ie
Telephone: 074 93 61742
Website: www.sliabhsneachtcentre.ie
Pop up museum- 100 years of Buncrana's Treasures
Help create a unique pop up local museum. For one morning only, bring your own treasures or
artefacts spanning the past 100 years along to the library and share their story.
Venue: Buncrana Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Buncrana Community Library
Email: buncrana@donegallibrary.ie
Dates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Buncrana through the years- Photographic Exhibition
The library is delighted to have the Miller Collection in residence for the week. The exhibition will
look at old photographs of Buncrana spanning the past 100 years. A unique opportunity for all.
Venue: Buncrana Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Buncrana Community Library
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Email: buncrana@donegallibrary.ie
Dates: 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 24th August 12:30 PM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 9:30
Over 100 Years, Rosses Marching Bands
A celebrating of over 100 years of marching bands in the Rosses, with a historical exhibition of
photographs, uniforms, musical instruments, news items and video clips
Venue: Ionad Teampall Chróine
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ionad Teampall Chróine
Email: theionad@eircom.net
Dates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM
Photographic and Historical item exhibition
An exhibition of old photographs and curiosities of and from the Finn Valley area. The launch of our
third historical annual.
Venue: Butt Hall atrium
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballybofey and stranorlar and district historical society
Email: gpdoherty@eircom.net
Dates: 26th August 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM
Saltwater in the Ink!
Celebrating over 40 years of Barry Britton's world famous surfing posters at his studio overlooking
the beach. Meet the artist & see celtic art being created. Join him for tea & cake.
Venue: Britton & Daughters Studio Gallery
Cost: Free
Organiser: Barry Britton
Email: barrybrittondesign@gmail.com
Website: www.localhands.ie
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RATHMULLAN 500 EXHIBITION
An exhibition to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the founding of the Abbey and illustrating 500
years of Rathmullan History.
Venue: Rathmullan District Resource Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Rathmullan and District Local History Society
Email: magsthebags100@gmail.com
Telephone: 086 084 6720
Dates: 26th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 15:00
PM to 21:00 PM
Local History Exhibition and Artefacts Display
The Exhibition focusses on the History of the Old Abbey, however artefacts on display will be of
interest to all age groups. Please come along and bring your children to this family fun event.
Venue: Community Hall Kilmacrennan
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kilmacrennan Abbey Preservation Society
Email: abbeypreservationsociety@gmail.com
Website: www.kilmacrennanregeneration.ie
History of our Community
Full photographic exhibition of the Castlefin and Doneyloop areas dating back to the beginning of
the last century. Come along and take a step back in time / see the beautiful heritage of our past.
Venue: St. Marys hall, Castlefin
Cost: Free
Organiser: Brid McGrenra, Urney and Castlefin pastoral Council
Email: Bridmcgrenra@yahoo.com
Dates: 27th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
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100 years of Heritage in the Cathedral Quarter
1. The story of Private Michael Doherty (a short play) 2. Fashion and make up through the ages - a
presentation from Beauty Salon G&G 3. Music from the Edwardian period.
Venue: Dillon's Hotel
Cost: Free
Organiser: Cathedral Quarter Letterkenny
Email: donnanharvey@hotmail.com
Disert Heritage Day
Find out about the fascinating history and recent archaeological work at the prehistoric and early
monastic site of Disert. Come to this day of walks, talks and exhibitions.
Venue: Bluestack Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Disert Heritage Group / IT Sligo
Email: disertheritageproject@gmail.com
Website: http://disertheritage.com/
Children's Arts & Crafts
Children's Arts and Crafts afternoon in the beautiful gardens of the Glebe House & Gallery.
Cost: Free
Telephone: 074 91 37071
Cathedral Quarter Heritage Treasure Hunt
The treasure hunt will have questions based on the history of the Cathedral Quarter. Successfully
answering the questions will lead to the treasures hidden within the Cathedral Quarter.
Venue: Dillon's Hotel
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: €3.00
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Organiser: Cathedral Quarter Letterkenny
Email: donnanharvey@hotmail.com
Website: https://www.instagram.com/cathedralquarterletterkenny/
'100 Years of Fun': Family Fun Day and Archaeology for Kids
Join us this NHW for our the award winning Family Fun Day/Archaeology for Kids. Events begin at
the Exchange at 1.30 pm. There will be games, painting, dressing up and of course a trip to the
beach!
Venue: The Exchange
Cost: Free
Organiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage Society
Email: westinishowenhistory@gmail.com
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9362572
Website: www.buncranahistory.com
'100 Years of Fun': Family Fun Day and Archaeology for Kids
Pop along and enjoy West Inishowen History & Heritage Society's award winning Family Fun Day &
Archaeology for Kids events. Kids of all ages can enjoy handcrafts/painting/games and more.
Venue: The Exchange
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 936 2572
Traditional music
Traditional music.
Venue: GLENVEAGH CASTLE
Cost: Free
Organiser: GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK
Email: glenveaghbooking@ahg.gov.ie
Telephone: 076 100 2551
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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Dates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 13:00
PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey display. Get your picture taken with one of our beautiful birds of prey.
Venue: Glenveagh Castle Lawn
Cost: Free
Organiser: Glenveagh National Park
Email: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ie
PM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Family Open Day
Explore the historic church at the heart of Donegal Town. Treasure hunts for all ages. History
display. Play the organ and ring the bell. Refreshments and friendly guides throughout the afternoon.
Venue: Donegal Parish Church
Cost: Free
Organiser: Donegal Parish Church
Email: donegal@raphoe.anglican.org
Website: www.donegal.raphoe.anglican.org/heritage-week-2016
Dates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM
Children's Storytelling at Donegal Castle
Children's Storytelling at Donegal Castle and Family Fun Day out.
Venue: Donegal Castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: Donegal Castle
Email: donegalcastle@opw.ie
Dates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM
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Medieval day at Donegal castle
Medieval Fun day at Donegal Castle with children's magician and treasure trail and fun facts.
Venue: Donegal castle
Cost: Free
Organiser: Donegal Castle
Email: donegalcastle@opw.ie
Dates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Steam Sunday
The "Duchess of Difflin" Steam Engine will be puffing around the glorious gardens. With her coaches
painted in the livery of the "Wee Donegal", young and old can enjoy a nostalgic
Venue: Station
Cost Adult: €6.00
Cost Child: €4.00
Cost Concession: Under 3's Free
Organiser: Oakfield Park
Email: gardens@oakfieldpark.com
Telephone: 074 91 73068
Website: www.oakfieldpark.com
The Shadow on the Wall - Flann O'Brien
The Shadow on the Wall An exhibition of painting, drawing, lithography, photography & video by
Edward O'Kane and David O'Kane to commemorate the writer Flann O'Brien/Brian O'Nolan
(1911-1966)
Venue: Cavanacor Gallery, Cavancor House
Cost: Free
Organiser: Edward O'Kane
Email: art@cavanacorgallery.ie
Website: www.cavanacorgallery.ie
Dates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 14:00
PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 25th
August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00
PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM
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Shamrock & Thistle Festival
The Glebe House & Gallery in association with the Ulster Scots Society presents a wonderful
celebration of Irish and Ulster Scots culture through dance, music, rhyme, storytelling and song.
Cost: Free
Telephone: 074 91 37071
Lá Oscailte ag Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn
Lá Oscailte saor in aisce ag Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn. Eolas ar fáil faoi saol agus saothar an tÚdar
Micí Mac Gabhann agus a theaglach. An scannán - Rotha Mór an tSaoil - ar taispeáint.
Venue: Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn
Cost: Free
Organiser: Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn
Email: rothamorantsaoil@gmail.com
Website: www.rothamorantsaoil.ie
Evening Grouse Walk
A walk through Cró na mBraonáin Red Grouse Sanctuary in search of this elusive bird whose
numbers have declined by 70% over the past forty years.
Venue: Home of Joseph Brennan
Cost: Free
Organiser: Cró na mBraonáin Red Grouse Sanctuary
Email: fintowntrekker@hotmail.com
Killymard Old Fair Day
Enjoy the sights, sounds and bustle of fair days of old. Try your hand at traditional skills or watch
craftspeople at work. Enjoy traditional music, dance and re-enactments throughout the day.
Venue: St Mary's Church Grounds
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Cost: Free
Organiser: Killymard Old Church Restoration Committee
Email: killymardocrc@gmail.com
Malin Head Heritage Exhibition
Lifesize 1916 kitchen and photographic display of local life from 1916 through the life stories of
locals who were born or married then and their siblings. Wedding photos and customs down the
years.
Venue: Malin Head Community Hall
Cost Adult: €2
Organiser: Malin Head Heritage Group
Email: malinheadcommunity@hotmail.com
Carrickabraghy Castle - Cultural Tourism on the Eve of the Rising
Discover how the ruins of Carrickabraghy Castle contributed to the cultural tourism in the area on
the eve of the Rising. Also, illustrated talk on the history and the conservation work.
Venue: Carrickabraghy Castle, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, County Donegal
Cost: Free
Organiser: Carrickabraghy Restoration Society
Email: tricia.stratford@gmail.com
Website: carrickabraghycastle.com
Granny Kate's Thatched Cottage
A guided tour of the thatched cottage, including its history and the harsh lifestyle of its occupants.
Thatching demonstrations of straw roof during the day by local skilled craftsman.
Venue: At Thatched Cottage
Cost: Free
Organiser: Peter McCahill
Email: weirnuualae@gmail,com
Website: http://www.donegalcottageholidays.com/grannykates
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Dates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM
Watch Handweavers at Work
We invite visitors to come & watch our hand weavers at work, so they can see first hand the skills
involved in producing Studio Donegal Tweed which is all made here in Kilcar, Co. Donegal.
Venue: Kilcar,Co. Donegal
Cost: Free
Organiser: Trsitan Doanghy
Email: info@studiodonegal.ie
Website: www.studiodonegal.ie
The Churches of Liam McCormick (1916-1996)
Join architect Liam McLaughlin as he reveals the amazing stories behind the Donegal churches of
renowned modernist architect Liam McCormick (1916-1996). Free entry. Everyone welcome.
Venue: Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney
Cost: Free
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9362572
Dates: 23rd August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM
Traditional Crafts demonstrations.
Come and experience, spinning, rope twisting, St. Brigid' cross making, mending fishing
nets,knitting and much much more a song or two and a bit of craic.
Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Cost: Free
Organiser: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Email: folkvillage@eircom.net
Website: www.glenfolkvillage.com
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People's praise
People make places! Local leaders choose their favourite spiritual music and songs and local
musicians play and sing them. A chance for the audience to participate too in this historic place!
Venue: Christchurch, Buncrana
Cost: Free
Organiser: Christchurch Buncrana
Email: judimcgaffin@aol.com
Telephone: 00447834561433
Launch of Interactive Cloughaneely Heritage Map
The Cloughaneely Heritage Brochure, launched earlier this year by the Falcarragh Tidy Towns
Committee, has been developed into an interactive map bringing the history of Cloughaneely to life.
Venue: An tSean Bheairic
Cost: Free
Organiser: An tSean Bheairic
Email: falcarraghvisitorcentre@gmail.com
Website: www.falcarraghvisitorcentre.com
Doon Fort - A Hidden Jewel
Bus trip highlighting the rich archaeological landscape in the Doon Fort area. Talks in Kilclooney
Dolmen Centre, Portnoo (N56), Donegal.
Venue: Meeting point given at time of booking
Cost Adult: €10.00
Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Ardara GAP Heritage and History Group
Email: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com
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Inishowen: 100 Years of Irish Life
This Inishowen event will be a family day celebrating all facets of Irish heritage and traditions locally,
nationally and globally.
Venue: Sliabh Sneacht Heritage Centre
Cost Adult: €2.00
Cost Child: Free
Organiser: Clonmany Genealogy
Email: ClonmanyGenealogy@gmail.com
Telephone: 074 93 61742
Website: www.ClonmanyGenealogy.com
Dates: 27th August 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM
Mass in 13th Century Graveyard
Mass in 13th Century Graveyard. Aifreann i Reilig don 13ú aois (1 mile south of Falcarrach)
Venue: Tullaghbegley Graveyard
Cost: Free
Organiser: Cumann Staire Cloich Cheann Fhaola
Email: suibhnem@eircom.net
Website: falcarraghvisitorcentre.com
Stone-Ground Corn Milling Demonstration
Traditional demonstration of oat milling using the original millstones which are powered by one of
the largest working waterwheels in Ireland.
Venue: Newmills Corn & Flax Mills
Cost: Free
Organiser: OPW - National Monuments
Email: newmills@opw.ie
Website: www.heritageireland.ie
Field Day
Meet at Faugher N.S. at 2.30pm. Go to Marble Hill House (original home of Hugh Law.M.P) House
was visited by Pearse, Turlough Mac Suibne, Russell & many other famous Irish people.
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Venue: Faugher National School (Between Portnablagh and Dunfanaghy)
Cost: Free
Organiser: Donegal Historical Society
Email: unamcgarrigle@hotmail.com
Website: donegalhistory.com
Lands of Éogain Heritage Festival
Inishowen, Iona and Beyond: Early Christian Connections. Speakers from Ireland, Scotland, England
draw on current research to show how Inishowen and the north seaboard of Ireland were connected.
Venue: Colgan Hall, Carndonagh, Inishowen
Cost: Free
Organiser: Lands of Éogain
Email: landsofeogain@gmail.com
Mountcharles 1916 Connections
Historian Helen Meehan will give a talk on the connections between 1916 Leaders and the
McManus's, followed by a walk to the Turas on St Peter's Lough where Helen will give a talk on its
history.
Venue: Green Pump, Mountcharles
Cost: Free
Organiser: Mountcharles Heritage and Walking Group
Email: kathy.ayres@hotmail.com
Celebrating Rathmullan 500
A talk, on site, by Duncan McLaren, Conservation Architect on the Carmelite Friary (the Abbey)
founded here in 1516 by the MacSweeneys of Fanad.
Venue: The Abbey, Rathmullan
Cost: Free
Organiser: Rathmullan and Distric Local History society
Email: magsthebags100@gmail.com
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Donegal Connections with 1916
Helen Meehan, one of Donegal's leading historian has researched County Donegal's connection with
1916 and will present her results to the Heritage Week audience at Oideas Gael.
Venue: Foras Cultúir Uladh
Cost: Free
Organiser: Oideas Gael
Email: oideasgael@eircom.net
Website: www.oideasgael.ie
Book Launch 'The Little Book of Donegal' by Cathal Coyle
'The Little Book of Donegal' book launch by Cathal Coyle. The Little Book of Donegal is a
compendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Donegal.
Venue: Central Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Central Library Letterkenny
Email: hmcnutt@donegalcoco.ie
“A Landscape of Pilgrimage: Gartan, Templedouglas and Kilmacrennan”
Dr Brian Lacey, will reflect on the how the stories found in in Manus O'Donnell's Betha Coluimb
Chille of 1532 depict a landscape of pilgrimage.
Venue: Colmcille Heritage Centre
Cost: Free
Organiser: Foras na Gaeilge
Email: mscott@forasnagaeilge.ie
Telephone: (074) 9137306
Website: http://www.colmcille.org/tachartasan
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A Landscape of Pilgrimage, Gartan and Kilmacrenan and the surrounding area
Amharcóidh an Dr Brian Lacey ar na scéalta a chruinnigh Mánas Ó Dónaill in Betha Coluimb Chille,
1532 agus mar rianaíonn siad tírdhreach oilithreachta.
Venue: Ionad Oidhreachta Cholmcille, Gartán
Cost: Free
Organiser: Foras na Gaeilge, Slí Cholmcille
Email: mscott@forasnagaeilge.ie
Website: http://www.colmcille.org/tachartasan#sthash.GuLGu8nS.dpuf
My mother's story- Bridie Gallagher
Author Jim Livingstone will share stories of his mother from his book "Bridie Gallagher-a girl from
Donegal".
Venue: Carndonagh Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Carndonagh Community Library
The Churches of Liam McCormick
Join architect Liam McLaughlin as he reveals the amazing stories behind the Donegal churches of
renowned modernist architect Liam McCormick (1916-1996).
Venue: Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 936 2572
The Road to Glenlough
Christy Gillespie will give a presentation on Glenlough, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal, in particular on
the world renowned painter/graphic designer Rockwell Kent and Dylan Thomas's time there.
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Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Cost: Free
Organiser: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Email: folkvillage@eircom.net
Website: glenfolkvillage.com
The Irish Revival
Local historian and author Helen Meehan will give a talk on the Anglo Irish involvement in the Irish
Revival and the impact of this on the events of 1916.
Cost: Free
Organiser: Central Library, Letterkenny
Email: central@donegallibrary.ie
An Evening of Storytellling and Song
Come along and enjoy this fun filled evening of Storytelling and Song.
Venue: Saldanha Suite
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fort Dunree
Email: dunree@eircom.net
Website: www.dunree.pro.ie
The Biodiversity of Roadside Verges on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal and its
Conservation Management
Talk on the importance of roadside verges on the Inishowen Peninsula for biodiversity and its
conservation management based on a survey carried out in the Summer of 2016.
Venue: Carndonagh Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: John Wann Aulino Wann & Associates
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Email: john@aulinowann.com
Telephone: 0044-28-93378250 / 0044-79-00181558
Father Paddy Gallagher Annual Lecrure
This is a historical lecture in remembrance of 1916 and we commemorate the lives of two leaders of
the rising Sean Mac Diarmada and Countess Markievicz. Talks by Dr Gerard MacAtasney and Joe
McGowan
Venue: Bundoran Community Library
Cost: Free
Organiser: Bundoran Community Development CLG
Email: mbt1001@hotmail.com
The First Day of the Somme with the 36th Ulster Division with Colonel Declan O’Carroll
A re-enactment of the first day of the Battle of the Somme using a cloth floor model with the
emphasis on the actions of the 109 Brigade of the 36th Ulster Division
Cost: Free
The Geography of War
A talk by Patrick Hugh Lynch. Over the years, Patrick H. Lynch has done considerable research into
the returning Irish servicemen and women from WWI during the early days of the Irish Free State.
Cost: Free
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'Tracing the History of Buncrana': Sources and Resources - A Personal Perspective
Historian Dr Larry McNutt gives his personal perspective on using primary/secondary sources and
resources to gain a clearer picture of the history of Buncrana and its environs. Refreshments
provided.
Venue: The Exchange
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 936 2572
Killybegs 1916
A talk by local historian Helen Meehan on events around Killybegs and the South of Donegal during
the 1916 Rising.
Venue: Killybegs Carpet Factory
Cost: Free
Organiser: Killybegs History and Heritage Committee
Email: killybegshhc@gmail.com
Book launch of Star Shell Reflections 1916: The Great War Diaries of Jim Maultsaid
Launch of book with talk by Military historian Richard Doherty and Barbara McClune,
Granddaughter of Jim Maultsaid and the editor of' Star Shell Reflections 1916'. Jim lived in
Letterkenny.
Cost: Free
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Optional walk to Drumhome Columban monastic site to hear a talk
During the walk, which will take 50 minutes, features like the pier, Murvagh House, Fishing along
the river and the estuary and the Donegal Golf Club will be mentioned.
Venue: Mullinasole pier, Laghey
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: Free
Organiser: Drumhome Monastic Site
Email: pierceferriter1@yahoo.ie
Telephone: Pierce: 074 9721827 / Brian: 074 9734091 / Danny: 0877598627
Clonmany 1916-2016: 100 years of heritage Exhibitions, walks and talks
Enjoy a guided walk through the village, followed by the McGlinchey Hedge School - a discussion on
social, cultural and economic life 100 years ago by a panel of local speakers.
Venue: Market House
Cost: Free
Organiser: McGlinchey Association
Email: ohearcain@eircom.net
Telephone: +353862670503
Website: www.stcolumbasstraid.com
The Eddie Fullerton Lecture
The Eddie Fullerton Lecture: Dr. Emmet O’Connor, Ulster University, & Dr. Breandán Mac Suibhne,
Associate Professor of History, Centenary College, New Jersey.
Venue: The Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fullerton Family & Donegal County Council
Email: mmeehan@donegalcoco.ie
Telephone: 074 915 3900
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie
Visit to Drumkeelan Stone Mines
Walk from Green Pump, Mountcharles, to Drumkeelan Stone Mines. Greeting and talk by Eamonn
Monaghan on the history of the mines, how the stone was transported and buildings where stone has
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been used.
Cost: Free
Opening of New Access to Ballyshannon Famine Graveyard
A short, dramatic reading from ' Where the Atlantic meets the Land' by Henry Caldwell Lipsett,
describing a funeral to the Famine Graveyard. Memories from 100 years ago by historian, Anthony
Begley.
Venue: St Anne's Church Gate, Church Avenue
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ballyshannon Regeneration Group
Email: mtduggan@yahoo.com
Website: www.ballyshannonregen.ie
Clonmany 1916-2016: Local Experience of World War I
A McGlinchey Hedge School event - a panel of local speakers explore Clonmany’s experience of
World War I, followed by a walk at the Glen House, headquarters of Glenfield Training Camp.
Venue: Market House
Cost: Free
Organiser: McGlinchey Association and Urris GAA
Email: ohearcain@eircom.net
Website: www.stcolumbasstraid.com
Open House: Visit to North Donegal Vernacular Cottage
A chance to visit and view a traditional north Donegal vernacular cottage which has been carefully
restored by Dr. Clive Symmons.
Venue: Bridie's Cottage, Roshine, Dunfanaghy
Cost: Free
Organiser: Clive Symmons
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Email: csymmons@tcd.ie
Telephone: 041 982 5614
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 20th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM
Leitir Corn Mill Open Day
An opportunity for the community to visit Leitir Corn Mill and see the nineteenth-century building
and machinery. It is also an opportunity to view the conservation work carried out in Phase I & 2.
Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street
Cost: Free
Organiser: An Muileann Coirce Leitir Teoranta
Email: mcbrearty206@eircom.net
Telephone: 074 973 8981 / 087 6737614
Website: http://www.leitircornmill.com/
Heritage Week
A free shuttle bus is available to bring our visitors to & from the castle. Leaving the visitor centre
every fifteen minutes
Venue: Visitor Centre
Cost: Free
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 10:00
AM to 16:00 PM
Free Castle Tour
Free tour of castle interior
Venue: GLENVEAGH CASTLE
Cost: Free
Telephone: 076 100 2551
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00
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Reinactment at Glenveagh CAstle
Let us take you back in time - 1916 is the year.
Venue: Glenveagh Castle
Cost: Free
PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM
The Early Monastic Site of Killard (Dunree)
Meeting up at Dunree Fort car park join archaeologist/historian John Hegarty as he shares his
research relating to the important early monastic site of Killard (Dunree). Stunning views included!
Venue: Dunree Fort Carpark
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 936 2572
Arranmore Sea Safari & Marine Heritage Tour
A spectacular 2.5 hours marine tour taking in the history and heritage of the islands off Burtonport,
the rich marine wildlife, seabirds and the stunning cliffs, caves and sea stacks of Arranmore.
Venue: Ferry Slip, Burtonport
Cost Child: €12.50
Organiser: DiveArranmore Charters
Email: jimmuldowney@ymail.com
Website: http://www.divearranmore.com/
Dates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 11:00
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Kincasslagh Coastal & Island Heritage Cruise
A spectacular coastal and islands heritage cruise, taking in the amazing Owey Island with its
extraordinary cliffs, sea arches, stacks and caves. Stunning scenery and marine wildlife - bring a
camera!
Venue: Kincasslagh Pier
Cost Child: €15.00
Organiser: Saoire Mara Charters
Email: info@saoiremara.com
Telephone: 087 987 0266
Website: http://www.saoiremara.com/
Garden Tours
Historical tour of Glenveagh Gardens
Venue: Castle Reception
Cost: Free
Email: sean.ogaoithin@ahg.gov.ie
Dates: 22nd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 24th August 14:00
PM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM
Forum and Open Days
Looking at the exciting possibilities for the development of Ned's Point and how the local community,
statutory bodies, and others can contribute to its success. Forum on 25 August 11am - 4pm.
Venue: Ned's Point Fort Buncrana
Cost: Free
Organiser: Ned's Point Fort
Email: terencecoyle42@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 0044 7545128668
Dates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 11:00
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Garden Tour with Gareth Austin
A private tour around Oakfield Park's beautiful gardens by horticulturalist Gareth Austin. Discover
the inside story to this glorious parkland and gain valuable expert advice on planting and shrubs.
Venue: Oakfield Park - Main Car Park
Cost Adult: €6.00
Cost Child: €4.00
Cost Concession: Free to Under 3's
Organiser: Oakfield Park
Email: gardens@oakfieldpark.com
Telephone: 074 91 73068
Website: www.oakfieldpark.com
Open House, The Pilot's House
See inside the Pilot's House, a small 2 storey cottage that has changed little in the last 100 years.
Here the history of the Logue family who acted as Pilot's on Mulroy Bay from the early 1800's.
Venue: The Pilot's House, Dundoan Lower, Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Cost: Free
Organiser: Eddie Kelly
Email: eddiekellydonegal@gmail.com
Telephone: 086 852 9006
Open Day at Termon House
An opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy the stunning views and
a self-guided tour of this restored C18th land agent's house now available as holiday accommodation.
Venue: Termon House
Cost: Free
Organiser: Irish Landmark Trust
Email: caroline@irishlandmark.com
Website: www.irishlandmark.com
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A walk through the history of Fahan
A stroll through early monastic and nineteenth and twentieth sites with a wealth of national and
international relevance.
Venue: Car Park beside Church of Ireland
Cost: Free
Organiser: Fahan Community Council
Email: c.otuathalain@live.ie
Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 21st August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 14:00
PM to 15:30 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 28th August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM
Salthill Garden Mountcharles
Old walls, new settings, about 65 various trees, shrubs and roses, vegetables on traditional ridges.
organic principles, plenty of birds and insects.
Venue: Salthill Garden Mountcharles
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: €2.00
Organiser: E Temple
Email: etemple@eircom.net
Website: www.donegalgardens.com
Dates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 22nd August 14:00
PM to 18:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 25th
August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 18:00
PM
Burtonport Railway Heritage Walk
A leisurely 5.5 km walk and talk along the Old Railway Line from Burtonport to Meenbannad,
passing cuttings, embankments, old station buildings and gatehouses along the way.
Venue: St Columba's Community Centre
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: FREE
Organiser: Burtonport Old Railway Walk
Email: rossesevents@gmail.com
Telephone: Breege Ward 0863836546
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St Catherine's Archaeological Complex Famine Road Walk
Tour led by Derek Vial of the Killybegs Famine Road and one of the Famine Graveyards. Also a visit
to St Catherine's Medieval Church and Graveyard to view the conservation works currently in
progress
Venue: St Catherine's Well Carpark
Cost: Free
Organiser: Killybegs History and Heritage Committee
Email: killybegshhc@gmail.com
Glen Bus
Our shuttle bus will leave the visitor centre at 10 am taking walkers to the head of the glen, passing
the waterfall and the stalkers hut. A two hour walks back to Glenveagh Castle.
Venue: Visitor Centre Glenveagh
Cost: Free
Telephone: 076 100 2551
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark@ahg.gov.ie
Dates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 27th August 10:00
AM to 10:00 AM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM
THE FAMINE WALK
The Famine Walk remembers the 33 individuals who left Carrowmengh and District to travel the 10
miles by foot to the Carndonagh Workhouse.
Venue: CARROWMEANAGH COMMUNITY CENTRE
Cost: Free
Organiser: TREMONE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Email: carrowmenaghschool@yahoo.co.uk
Celebrating our Heritage- Walk & Talk
The event will celebrate the bardic heritage of Kilbarron Castle and will involve a twenty minute
walk to the castle. In addition there will be a demonstration of the art of Calligraphy.
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Venue: Creevy Marine Centre,
Cost: Free
Organiser: Kilbarron Castle Conservation Group
Email: kilbarroncastle@outlook.com
The Blessing of & Unveiling of a Memorial at the Children's Graveyard in Cashelcarn
Beannú na reilige agus nochtú leacht cuimhneacháin ag Reilig na Leanbh i gCaiseal an Charn.
Blessing of the graveyard and unveiling of a memorial at the Children's Graveyard in Cashelcarn.
Venue: Scoil Chartha Naofa, Cill Chartha
Cost: Free
Organiser: Cumann Staire & Seanchais Chill Chartha
Email: obeirnesean@gmail.com
Website: www.cillchartha.com
Legacy of 1916: Walking Tour of Letterkenny with Kieran Kelly
A heritage walking tour of the historic town of Letterkenny with author and local historian Kieran
Kelly.
Cost: Free
Heritage Walk / Talk
Heritage walk / talk from Green Pump via Church of Ireland, Conyngham Estate, Famine Wall and
Pier, Salthill House and Gardens, Old Railway Station, Catholic Church, with talk by Anne Leonard.
Cost: Free
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Sheskinmore Shoreline Walk
This is a chance to explore the Sheskinmore coastline. Starting at Tramore and crossing the
headland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield. Where there will be a shuttle bus.
Venue: Tramore parking area/ beside caravan park
Cost Adult: €5.00
Cost Child: €5.00
Organiser: Emer Magee, National Parks & Wildlife Service
Telephone: 087-6468439
Website: sheskinmore.wordpress.com
Historical Walk
Historical Walk visiting Church/Graveyard, Clady River, Lookout Tower, Coastguard & Harbour
Buildings. Suitable footwear & clothing recommended.
Venue: Bunbeg P.O./Bunbeg Crossroads
Cost: Free
Organiser: Vincent Breslin
Email: vincentbreslin1@eircom.net
Guided History and Heritage Walk of Buncrana
Join experienced tour guide Mari McLaughlin for a relaxing walk around some of Buncrana's most
interesting history and heritage sites. Walk leaves from the Exchange and refreshments will be
provided.
Venue: The Exchange
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 936 2572
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Heritage walk
Heritage walk of surrounding area and sites of local history interest
Cost: Free
Heritage Walk in the footsteps of the heroic Women of the Rosses on the old famine road to the
Gweebarra crossing.
We will talk about the lives of the Rosses women when knitting was an important cottage industry
and walk the old road they took to cross the Gweebarra on the way to deliver their work in Glenties.
Venue: Sean Scoil Traigheanach
Cost: Free
Organiser: Sean Scoil Traigheanach Community
Email: bernadette_sansom@hotmail.com
Coastal Placenames Walk Followed by Tea and Home Baking
A guided moderate coastal walk led by Conor Whyte and assisted by Alan Lockhart. Followed by tea
and home baking.
Venue: The Crossroads, Cloughboy, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. Donegal
Cost: Free
Organiser: Loughros Heritage Group
Email: loughrosheritagegroup@gmail.com
Telephone: Conor Whyte 087 7852520
Website: www.loughrosheritage.wordpress.com
Siúlóid Oidhreachta / Heritage Walk
Siúlóid Oidhreachta / Heritage Walk: Includes visits to St Cartha's Old Church and Graveyard and St
Matthew's Church.
Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha
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Cost: Free
Organiser: Coiste Oidhreachta Chill Chartha / Kilcar Heritage Committee
Email: obeirnesean@gmail.com
GLEN BUS
Bus to head of the glen and a 5km walk to castle
Venue: VISITOR CENTRE
Cost: Free
Website: glenveaghnationalpark:@ahg.gov.ie
Dates: 28th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Drop-In, Hands-On, Art-Room
A large-scale, hands-on, art-room where visitors can find out more about the art in the ‘Loose Ends’
exhibition and can even make their own art works inspired by the show.
Cost: Free
Telephone: (074) 912 9186
From Hungers Mother To Bloody Foreland' - recording the fieldnames of County Donegal
Drop in to learn how to use a on how to use GIS and online maps developed by DCC GIS section to
record the local names and folklore of fields, areas, roads, features and landscapes.
Cost: Free
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Butter making demonstration
Butter making demonstration by local farming family.
Cost: Free
Sketching Ballyshannon's Past
A sketching workshop (open air weather permitting) with artist, Barry Sweeny on the streets of
Ballyshannon. Suitable for over 16's we will have a fun drawing session of Ballyshannon's
streetscapes.
Venue: Local Hands, Ballyshannon
Cost Child: €7.00
Organiser: Local Hands Arts and Crafts
Email: bscreations@eircom.net
Telephone: +353879649654
Website: localhands.ie
All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer to
the event for the latest updates - Document updated: August 20, 2016, 9:18 am
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Donegal Heritage Week guide

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