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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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An Teac Chondai Thatch Cottage Self Catering Donegal

Loughanure

Teac Chondai Thatched Cottage is a 4 Star Approved traditional Donegal thatched cottage located in t…

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Whins Cottage

Fanad

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

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Shandon Hotel & Spa

Dunfanaghy

The spectacular Shandon Hotel & Spa overlooks the breathtakingly beautiful Sheephaven Bay and is loc…

Bed and Breakfast

Donegal Shore B&B

Ramelton

Claire and Mervyn Hutton would like to welcome you to Donegal Shore, a beautiful Bed and Breakfast h…

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Bay View Hotel

Killybegs

A very warm welcome awaits you at the Bay View Hotel & Leisure Centre. Centrally located in the hear…

Self Catering

Ramelton Cottages

Ramelton

Located on the outskirts of the Heritage Village of Ramelton, our holiday homes are ideally based fo…

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Tullyarvan Mill Hostel

Buncrana

Tullyarvan Mill, a 19th century renovated corn mill situated just outside the seaside town of Buncra…

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Ballyraine Self Catering

Letterkenny

Ballyraine Campus provide budget self catering two and three bedroom apartments during the summer mo…

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The Strand Hotel

Ballyliffin

An authentic warm Irish welcome awaits you in the Pollan Lounge upon arrival at the Strand Hotel, Ba…

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Apartment Coolmore Manor House - 5* on Wild Atlantic Way with seaviews and beach

Rossnowlagh

A luxurious, modern Apartment for 1-2 people located on the ground-floor of the Coach House which is…

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