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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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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

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Donegal Thatched Cottage

Annagry

Donegal home accommodation on Wild Atlantic Way – a traditional Donegal thatched cottage located in …

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Carrickfinn Holiday Cottage (with Sauna)

Kincasslagh

Carrickfinn Holiday Cottage is ideally situated on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way and is surround…

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Atlantic Apartotel

Bundoran

Atlantic Apartotel offers a choice of 5 types of self catering holiday apartments for rental to suit…

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Westbrook House

Buncrana

A warm welcome awaits you at ’Westbrook House’, a superb B&B accommodation situated on the banks of …

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Lough Craig House

Barnesmore

Escape the fuss of everyday life and flee to this luxury self-catering holiday home nestled in the b…

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Ardroe Cottage

Portsalon

This Irish thatched cottage has been restored to its former glory, retaining every detail of its ori…

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Seafield

Ramelton

The four star self-catering dormer bungalow Seafield overlooks Lough Swilly, just outside Ramelton i…

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Falmore Cottage

Dungloe

Nestled along the scenic northwest coast overlooking Gweebarra Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, this love…

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Malin Hotel

Malin

Situated at the tip of the Inishowen Peninsula, the Malin Hotel offers the very best in luxury, bout…

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The Gateway Lodge

Donegal Town

Gateway Lodge B&B is a family run Guesthouse located in the heart of Donegal Town. It has 15 fully w…

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