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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

Bed and Breakfast

Inisean Bed & Breakfast

Dungloe

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

Self Catering

Esker house

Donegal Town

Set in Donegal, 250 m from the town centre, this apartment features free WiFi. Guests benefit from p…

Hotel

Rathmullan House Hotel

Rathmullan

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

Campsite/Caravan Park

Happy Glamping

Letterbarrow

Happy Glamping is an Eco friendly homestead based in an area of outstanding natural beauty that is c…

Self Catering

Falmore Cottage

Dungloe

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

Unique Accommodation

Donegal Manor and Cookery School

Donegal Town

Donegal Manor reopens on Thursday 9th July 2020. Michael and Sian are delighted and excited to welco…

Self Catering

Kittys Cottage

Doochary

Kittys Cottage is a renovated traditional Irish cottage set in a picture postcard setting just outsi…

Bed and Breakfast

Bunbeg Lodge

Bunbeg

Bunbeg Lodge is a family run bed and breakfast situated in Irish speaking region of Donegal. Purpos…

Hotel

An Chuirt, Gweedore Court Hotel & Earagail Health Club

Gweedore

Situated in the Gaeltacht heartland, An Chuirt, Gweedore Court hotel is beautifully nestled beside t…

Self Catering

Ardroe Cottage

Portsalon

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

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