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Donegal History & Heritage

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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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Moorland-Guesthouse

Laghey

Small Guesthouse with 8 bedrooms, restaurant,sauna,health and beauty clinic, quiet place not far fr…

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No 15 St Joseph's Avenue by My Donegal Escape

Donegal Town

With its crisp modern tones and beautifully finished interior design, No15 is the newest addition to…

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Rathmullan House Hotel

Rathmullan

This Georgian house on the shores of Lough Swilly boasts cosy lounges with blazing turf fires, a spl…

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Teach Hughie Self Catering Cottage

Ardara

2* Failte Ireland approved self catering cottage situated in scenic countryside 4 km from the Herita…

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McGrorys Hotel

Culdaff

Everyone who visits McGrorys claims a special affection towards one of Donegal and indeed, Irelands …

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Ionad Siul

Glencolmcille

Welcome to Ionad Siul Located within walking distance of the village, Oideas Gael, Glencolmcille Fol…

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Drumbarron Cottage by My Donegal Escape

Ardara

Bought and lovingly restored by My Donegal Escape in 2012, the almost 100 year old Drumbarron Cottag…

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Ballyliffin TownHouse Boutique Hotel

Ballyliffin

Wide open space, unspoilt beaches and a calmness like no where else is what's on offer. The Family …

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The Central Hotel

Donegal Town

As one of the longest established Hotels in the North West, renowned for its unique setting in the C…

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