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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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Inisean Bed & Breakfast

Dungloe

Set along the wild Atlantic Way Inisean bed and breakfast is the perfect base to explore this breath…

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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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Whins Cottage

Fanad

This traditional Irish cottage has been in Margaret’s family since 1920 and has been recently restor…

Hotel

Allingham Arms Hotel

Bundoran

The Allingham Arms Hotel, named after a local 19th Century Poet, William Allingham is situated on th…

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Drumalla House Weddings

Rathmullan

DRUMHALLA HOUSE provides an exclusive and unique setting for a hugely romantic and memorable country…

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The Wedding Consultant

Bruckless

Destination Wedding Planner Donegal. Recommending perfect locations for your destination weddings in…

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Termon House

Maghery

Termon House, a former 18th century land agents house in Maghery, near Dungloe, is located in the he…

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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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Pine View

Mountcharles

Pine View is a beautiful Failte Ireland Approved 4 star old country house. It is set in a peaceful s…

Guesthouse

Bunbeg House

Bunbeg

Bunbeg House is a friendly guest house with en suite rooms in the village of Bunbeg, overlooking the…

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