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Amazing Grace Country

Did you know that one of the most famous songs of all time, Amazing Grace was inspired by the near death in a storm at sea of its composer, John Newton, who finally found refuge in Lough Swilly in County Donegal?

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Donegal Diaspora

Make the Connection

The Donegal Diaspora project has been set up to reach out and engage with County Donegals global community, its “Pobal Domhanda”.This network is made up of people with a connection to Donegal, no matter where they may be living.

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Find Your Roots

Family History

In a county that boasts a Diaspora that has reached around the world and back again, you might find you are descended from an ancient Donegal king or a world-famous Gaelic poet. Either way, why not come and explore your family story by meeting your ancestors, visiting the place where it all began and learning a little bit more about your Donegal history.

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Heritage Walk Challenge - Letterkenny

'TurfHunt' App

Take a walk around the heritage sites of Letterkenny. Using your smartphone, you will have to find locations using your map and collect treasures as you go to win the game!

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Heritage Week 2020 in Co. Donegal

15th - 23rd August 2020

National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council & Local Authority Heritage Officers with support from Fáilte Ireland. County Donegal has become one of the places to be during ‘Heritage Week’.Over 120 events are taking place for National Heritage Week in County Donegal from Saturday, August 15 to Sunday, August 23, 2020 and most of them are free.

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Donegal Historical Society

Cumann Staire agus Seanchais Dhún na nGall

The County Donegal Historical Society was founded by the late J.C.T. MacDonagh on the 20th December 1946. The objective of the Society is to preserve and record the history of the county. Since 1946 it has awakened a new interest in Donegal studies and has brought together people of different traditions and backgrounds.

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Accommodation

Discover diverse range of quality tourist accommodation in Donegal

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The Central Hotel

Donegal Town

The Central Hotel, one of the North Wests longest established hotels, is renowned for its unique set…

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Downings Bay Hotel

Downings

The Downings Bay Hotel is a 3* family run hotel, with 40 luxurious ensuite bedrooms, situated in the…

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Radisson Blu Letterkenny

Letterkenny

4* Radisson Blu Hotel and Health Club welcomes guests with warm hospitality & is ideally located in …

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Castle Grove Country House Hotel

Letterkenny

Castle Grove is a 4 Star Country House Hotel set amidst one of the few private estates in the North …

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Silver Tassie Hotel & Spa

Letterkenny

The Silver Tassie Hotel and Spa offers the very best of both worlds - a rural setting on The Wild At…

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Inishowen Gateway Hotel

Buncrana

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Donegal is beautifully and conveniently nestled on the Inishowen peni…

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The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa

Ballyliffin

The Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is a family run hotel catering for all occasions including weddings, gol…

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Foyle Hotel by Chef Brian Mc Dermott

Moville

Relax, unwind and indulge at The Foyle Hotel Wine Bar and Eatery by celebrity chef Brian McDermott. …

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Station House Hotel

Letterkenny

The Station House Hotel, is a family owned and managed 3 star hotel, built on the grounds of where t…

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The Mill Restaurant and Accommodation

Dunfanaghy

Welcome to the Mill restaurant and Accommodation, a small award winning restaurant with 7 individual…

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