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Ag cur thart an ama,
san am atá thart
DONEGAL
DHÚN NA nGALL
EVENT GUIDE
CLÁR IMEACHTAÍ
Cover Photograph:
Seamus Ó hEochaidh thatching the roof of a cottage in Rinnakill, Teelin in the late 1930s.
The intricate network of ropes used to secure the thatch were tied to projecting stones
(bacán) at the eaves and on the gables (Image courtesy of Donegal County Archives,
Donegal County Council). The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council
in partnership with The Heritage Council is commissioning a series of short videos on
traditional building and conservation skills as part of the implementation of the County
Donegal Heritage Plan. The short video format will be a useful tool in raising awareness of
these traditional skills, promoting best conservation practice and introducing new audiences
to traditional skills through social media and ‘bite-size’ profiles.
Grianghraf ar an chlúdach:
Séamus Ó hEochaidh ag cur tuí ar dhíon tí i Rann na Cille, Teileann, go mall sna 1930aidí.
An gréasán casta de théada a úsáideadh leis an tuí a choinneáil in áit, ceanglaíodh iad
sin le bacáin chloiche ar sceimheal an tí agus ar bhinn an tí (Íomhá a bhuí le Cartlann
Chontae Dhún na nGall, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall). Tá Oifig Oidhreachta
Chontae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhpháirt leis an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, ag coimisiúnú
sraith d’fhíseáin ghairide ar an tógáil thraidisiúnta agus ar scileanna caomhnaithe mar
chuid de chur i bhfeidhm Phlean Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall. Is uirlis iontach
é an físeán gairid le feasacht a ardú i dtaca leis na scileanna traidisiúnta seo, an dea-
chleachtas a chothú i dtaca le caomhnú de, agus daoine úra a mhealladh i dtreo na
scileanna traidisiúnta trí na meáin shóisialta agus trí phróifílí gairide.
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WELCOME TO HERITAGE WEEK IN COUNTY DONEGAL
The theme of National Heritage Week this year is ‘Pastimes / Past Times’ and people
are encouraged to explore the unique ways in which we choose to spend our free
time and how this has evolved through the years. People from heritage organisations,
community groups, museums, heritage centres and the Culture Division, Donegal
County Council have come together again this year to produce a great Heritage
Week events programme in County Donegal. It’s little wonder then that County
Donegal is set to be the county with the most Heritage Week events per head of
population in Ireland again.
The challenges facing our natural, built and cultural heritage are acute. Ireland was
the second country in the world to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency
on May 9, 2019. With careful and responsible management and investment, our
heritage can continue to serve present and future generations. Heritage lends
character to our towns, villages and countryside; it reinforces our sense of place and
belonging; it has the potential to support our burgeoning tourism trade; it has the
capacity to provide jobs as we recognise the increased need for heritage protection
and heritage-led regeneration; and it has the potential to engage and animate
community efforts. The Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht is in the
process of producing a new National Heritage Plan - Heritage Ireland 2030 - and
County Donegal was the county that made the most submissions per capita during the
public consultation process. The participation of local communities and the expansion
of local authority heritage services will be key to the successful implementation of
the new National Heritage Plan. The prospect of Brexit also presents additional
challenges to an integrated approach to the management of our heritage.
The Heritage Officer Programme, a joint initiative between The Heritage Council and
local authorities in Ireland, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. National
Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage
Officers. The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council has
compiled this booklet highlighting events taking place for National Heritage Week
in County Donegal. Participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance.
Contact details have been identified for each of the events listed. So why not ‘pass
the time’ this Heritage Week enjoying these events and advocating for the protection
and conservation of our natural, built and cultural heritage?
Joseph Gallagher
Heritage Officer
Updates on ‘National Heritage Week’ events are available on:
www.heritageweek.ie
A day-to-day listing of events is available in the centre pages of this booklet.
1FÁILTE GO SEACHTAIN NA hOIDHREACHTA I
gCONTAE DHÚN NA nGALL
Is é an téama atá ag Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta i mbliana ná ‘Ag cur thart an
ama / An t-am atá thart’, agus iarrtar ar dhaoine machnamh agus scrúdú a dhéanamh
ar na dóigheanna ar leith a chuireann muid thart an t-am saor atá againn, agus féachaint
ar an dóigh ar tháinig athrú air seo le himeacht na mblianta. Tá daoine as eagraíochtaí
oidhreachta, coistí pobail, iarsmalanna, ionaid oidhreachta, agus as an Rannán Cultúir,
Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, i ndiaidh teacht le chéile arís chun clár imeachtaí
den chéad scoth le haghaidh Sheachtain na hOidhreachta a fhoilsiú i gContae Dhún na
nGall. Ní nach ionadh go bhfuiltear ag dréim go mbeidh an líon is mó imeachtaí de chuid
Sheachtain na hOidhreachta, in aghaidh an duine in Éirinn, ag Contae Dhún na nGall
arís i mbliana.
Tá dúshláin mhóra roimh ár n-oidhreacht nádúrtha, thógtha agus chultúrtha. Bhí Éire ar
an dara tír sa domhan a d’fhógair géarchéim aeráide agus bhithéagsúlachta ar an 9
Bealtaine, 2019. Má bhíonn muid cúramach agus tuisceanach ó thaobh bainistíochta
agus infheistíochta de, is féidir linn an oidhreacht a chaomhnú do na glúnta atá anois
ann, agus do na glúnta atá le theacht. Cuireann an oidhreacht le carachtar na mbailte
móra, na sráidbhailte agus na tuaithe; neartaíonn sí an ceangal idir muid féin agus an
áit arb as muid; tacaíonn sí le hearnáil na turasóireachta; is féidir leis an oidhreacht
cuidiú le postanna a sholáthar de réir mar a aithníonn muid an gá níos mó le cosaint
na hoidhreachta agus le hathnuachan oidhreacht-bhunaithe; agus is féidir léi an pobal
a mhealladh agus a spreagadh chun gnímh. Tá an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus
Gaeltachta i mbun Plean úr Náisiúnta Oidhreachta a chur le chéile – Oidhreacht Éireann
2030 – agus is ó Chontae Dhún na nGall a tháinig an líon is mó aighneachtaí le linn
an phróisis chomhairliúcháin phoiblí. Beidh ról fíorthábhachtach ag rannpháirtíocht na
bpobal áitiúil agus ag leathnú seirbhísí oidhreachta na n-údarás áitiúil chun go gcuirfear
an Plean úr Náisiúnta Oidhreachta i bhfeidhm go héifeachtach. Is féidir go gcruthóidh
an Breatimeacht dúshláin bhreise i gcoinne cur chuige comhtháite i dtaca le bainistiú ár
n-oidhreachta.
Tá Clár na nOifigeach Oidhreachta, comhthionscnamh idir An Chomhairle Oidhreachta
agus na húdaráis áitiúla in Éirinn, ag ceiliúradh 20 bliain ar an fhód i mbliana. Is iad an
Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus Oifigigh Oidhreachta na nÚdarás Áitiúil a chomhordaíonn
Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Tá an leabhrán seo, a thugann spléachadh ar
na himeachtaí a bheas ar siúl i gContae Dhún na nGall le linn Sheachtain Náisiúnta
na hOidhreachta, curtha i dtoll a chéile ag Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall,
Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall. Iarrtar ar rannpháirtithe sonraí na n-imeachtaí a
dheimhniú roimh ré. Tá sonraí teagmhála curtha ar fáil do na himeachtaí atá liostaithe.
Mar sin de, déan cinnte go gcuirfidh tú ‘an t-am thart’ le linn Sheachtain na hOidhreachta
i mbliana trí shult a bhaint as na himeachtaí seo, agus trí sheasamh suas lenár n-oidhreacht
nádúrtha, thógtha agus chultúrtha a chosaint agus a chaomhnú.
Seosamh Ó Gallachóir
Oifigeach Oidhreachta
Tá an scéal is déanaí i dtaca leis an tSeachtain Oidhreachta Náisiúnta ar fáil ar:
www.heritageweek.ie
2 Tá liosta imeachtaí ó lá go lá ar fáil sna leathanaigh láir den leabhrán seo.ÁISLANN CHILL CHARTHA, KILCAR
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Áislann Chill Chartha, Cill Chartha
Photographic Exhibition: an exhibition of local pictures depicting life as it was in the
surrounding area, around Kilcar. Pictures include family groups, day trips, working
groups, dance halls, sports and much more. There will be a number of talks and other
events run throughout the week relating to pastimes of the area, some still practiced,
others going out of living memory. Details of these events will be available directly from
Áislann Chill Charta during the month of August.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday,
August 19 – Saturday, August 24
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Saturday,
August 17) & 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
(Monday - Saturday)
Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha,
Lower Main Street, Kilcar
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Áislann Chill Chartha
Telephone: (074) 973 8376
E-mail: aislannchillchartha@gmail.com
Website: www.aislann.ie
ARDARA HERITAGE CENTRE
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Ionad Oidhreachta Ard an Rátha
Photographic Exhibition in Ardara: an exhibition of old black and white photographs,
350 in total, showing the life and times of people and places in the parish from 1890
to 1970. All photos will be titled with the names of all people in the photos listed. A talk
will be given on Wednesday, August 21 at 4 p.m. on 100 photos with a discussion
afterwards. Everyone is welcome.
Dates: Saturday August 17 & Sunday, August 25
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Ardara Heritage Centre, The Diamond, Ardara
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Bart Whelan
3ARRANMORE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATIVE
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Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir Teo
An Arranmore Holiday 1889: Seán Boner, President of the Donegal Historical Society,
gives an illustrated talk on the Sinclair family’s exceptional photograph album of their
holiday on Arranmore in the summer of 1889. They stayed at the Glen Hotel in Arran-
more, bringing with them their very own dry-plate camera. They recorded their holiday
but also everyday life on the island, the lifeboat, boats, the R.I.C. and Coastguards and
captured how the island looked before the modern era.
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Venue: The Glen Hotel, Leabgarrow,
Arranmore Island
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Patrick Boner
Telephone: (086) 122 0551
E-mail: cnaimhsi@gmail.com
BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir
‘Past Times’ Photograph Exhibition. Come along and enjoy photographs of people
and places past, along the River Finn, from Cloghan to Crossroads and Twin Towns.
Reminisce over these windows to the past that have helped shape our area today. We
have photographs of a number of school groups, sports teams and a variety of other
group pictures. We also have rural settings, roadways, railway stations, big houses,
small houses and streetscapes, Locations include Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Cloghan,
Killygordon, Convoy and Crossroads.
Dates: Thursday, August 15 – Saturday, August 17
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: 1st Floor Foyer, McElhinney’s Department Store,
Main Street, Ballybofey
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical
Society
Telephone: (087) 202 7193
E-mail: bsadhs@gmail.com
4 Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.comBALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir
Stranorlar Rural District in the Revolutionary Years 1912-1925: a talk by Dr. Arlene
Crampsie, School of Geography, University College Dublin. Explore findings on local
support for the Ulster Covenant and Declaration, the mobilisation of nationalist and
unionist sentiment via the UVF and Irish Volunteers and then the role of local govern-
ment in the War of Independence and Civil War from three different sets of sources
- PRONI’s on-line covenant, Reports of Royal Irish Constabulary and the Rural District
Council minutes in the Donegal County Archives.
Date: Monday, August 19
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey
FREE
Contact: Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey
Telephone: (087) 202 7193
E-mail: bsadhs@gmail.com
Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.com
BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir
Oíche Airneáin - Social Night: enjoy Oíche Airneáin, an Irish social night of Irish mu-
sic, dance and story-telling, in memory of the Doherty Fiddler brothers, John Simí and
Mickey Simí who lived in Stranorlar. John Simí and Mickey Simí were gifted musicians
known far and wide but they knew where their roots were - right here in Stranorlar. All
musicians, dancers and story-tellers welcome. Bígi linn.
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Venue: Valley Bar, Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District
Historical Society
Telephone: (087) 202 7193
E-mail: bsadhs@gmail.com
Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.com
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Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir
Preserving Your Old Photographs: Bring along your old photographs, maps, letters,
documents and written memorabilia to have them digitised, preserving them for
future generations. Please bring a USB key or provide an e-mail address. We will be
available to help you preserve your old photographs, written memorabilia of all sorts,
pamphlets, and booklets digitally. It will not be possible to reprint a copy - digital copy
only - so please bring a USB stick/key to obtain an electronic copy or provide an
e-mail address.
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Venue: The Base, Railway Road, Stranorlar
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District
Historical Society
Telephone: (087) 202 7193
E-mail: bsadhs@gmail.com
8 BARRY BRITTON
Meet an Old Surfbum!: Barry and his brothers discovered surfing in the 1960s. Barry
started creating surf posters in 1972. Come along and meet the old beardy buck, still
an avid surfer at 64, and view his posters. When Barry’s father, the Boss, decided to
hold the first Irish inter-counties surf contest in Rossnowlagh in 1968, little did Barry
know that he would still be drawing posters for the event 50 years later. The Boss got
his beer kegs emptied and his hotel full as the Irish band of merry surfers have been
obliging ever since and this annual weekend is the big party for all Irish surfers. Come
along for a chat with the beardy buck himself and view the changes in style of his
posters over the years.
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Britton & Daughters Studio Gallery, The
Seafront, Rossnowlagh
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Barry Britton
Telephone: (086) 872 8770
E-mail: barrybrittondesign@gmail.com
6 Website: www.localhands.ieBELTANY STONE CIRCLE, RAPHOE
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Ciorcal Liag na Bealtaine, Ráth Bhoth
Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe: Journey back in time to the ancient ritual landscape
of Beltany Stone Circle and ponder the life of the ancient farmers over four thousand
years ago. Beltany Stone Circle, near Raphoe is one of Ireland’s largest and most
enigmatic Bronze Age monuments. Evidence suggests this was a multi-use ritual site
over thousands of years, possibly dating back to the Neolithic period. Join us on a
journey back in time to the ritual landscape of the earliest settlers, the first farmers.
The Stone Circle sits on top of a hill commanding views across a fertile valley dotted
with ancient stone monuments, ponder what may have prompted the building of these
lasting testaments to an ancient past.
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Meet: Car Park, Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe
FREE
No wheelchair access
Contact: Mary Harte
E-mail: hartemary@icloud.com
10 BOOMTREEBEES
Caring for Our Native Honeybees: an informative afternoon where we look at what
you can do to protect their future, a demonstration in making a natural home for
honeybees and much more.
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Tullyavan Lane, Buncrana
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Boomtreebees
Telephone: (086) 269 8472
E-mail: boomtreebees@gmail.com
Website: www.boomtreebees.com
7BUNCRANA COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Leabharlann Pobail Bhun Cranncha
Bee Pollinator Information Evening: Save the bees! An information evening with local
bee experts, whose pollinator plan featured on the cover of the National Biodiversity
Data Centre’s booklet.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Buncrana Community Library, St. Mary’s
Road, Buncrana
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Buncrana Community Library
Telephone: (074) 936 1941
E-mail: buncrana@donegallibrary.ie
Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie
BUNDORAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Leabharlann Phobail Bhun Dobhráin
Exhibition - Crafts of the Past: an exhibition about crafts of the past. Watch as local
crafters bring the crafts of the past to life. The Magh Éne Historical Society 2020
Calendar will also be launched on the night.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Bundoran Community Library,
Station Road, Bundoran
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Telephone: (071) 982 9665
E-mail: jilldoherty@donegalcoco.ie
Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie
8BURTONPORT WELCOME CENTRE
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Cumann Ionad Fáilte Ailt an Chorráin
Art Crafts & Maritime Museums: We have one of the largest art galleries in the Rosses
and we have a wide variety of local crafts, gifts and knitwear. Local crafts exhibition.
Not-for-profit organisation.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Burtonport Welcome Centre
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Burtonport Welcome Centre
Telephone: (083) 446 5654
E-mail: bwcsociety@gmail.com
Website: www.bwcs.com
CARNDONAGH LIBRARY
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Leabharlann Charn Domhnach
Journey Through History: Join historian Dessie McCallion for a walking tour of a parish
in Carndonagh. A great opportunity to explore the history of the area.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Venue: Carndonagh Library,
Public Services Centre, Carndonagh
FREE
No wheelchair access
Contact: Carndonagh Community Library
Telephone: (074) 937 3701
E-mail: bglackin@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegallibrary.ie
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Leabharlann Charn Domhnach
Margaret Cousins - Irish Suffragette: talk by Dr. Keith Munro on the suffragette
Margaret Cousins.
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Carndonagh Library,
Public Services Centre, Carndonagh
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Carndonagh Community Library
Telephone: (074) 937 3701
E-mail: carndonagh.library@donegalcoco.ie
Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie
CENTRAL LIBRARY LETTERKENNY
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An Lárleabharlann, Leitir Ceanainn
Traditional Fair Fun Day: Come one, come all to the most fun around. Traditional Fair
Day is coming to town. Stalls, games, fun and more. Laughter, cheers and smiles
galore. Games include Hook a Duck and Three in a Row. Free indoor event - suitable
for all the family. Everyone welcome.
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road,
Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Central Library
Telephone: (074) 912 4950
E-mail: umathew@donegalcoco.ie
Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie
10CENTRAL LIBRARY LETTERKENNY
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An Lárleabharlann, Leitir Ceanainn
Pastimes from Past Times: Old School Fun Day. Come along for a fun and memorable
day. Games include bingo, take your pick, play your cards right and finishes with
music and dancing. Free indoor event. Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy
entertainment from bygone days. Everyone welcome.
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Meet: Central Library,
Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Booking Required
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Central Library
Telephone: (074) 912 4950
E-mail: umathew@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegallibrary.ie
COLGAN HERITAGE, CARNDONAGH
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Oidhreacht Mhic Colgáin, Carn Domhnach
Surnames & First Names of Inishowen: Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh will deliver a lecture on
the ‘Surnames & First Names of Inishowen’ together with music, song and storytelling.
Seoirse is well-known for his diverse series of lectures on various subjects and patrons
are guaranteed a rare treat when he presents his PowerPoint lecture interspersed with
songs and stories from all over Donegal. He accompanies himself on nylon-stringed
guitar - the accompaniment sounding almost harp-like at times.
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Colgan Community
& Resource Centre, Carndonagh
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Colgan Heritage
Telephone: (074) 932 9377
E-mail: teishdoherty@gmail.com
Website: www.colganheritage.com
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Cumann Staire Chontae Dhún na nGall
Historical Field Day: Join guide Belinda Mahaffy and take in Sessaghmore Farm, home
of Master Robert (Grand National winner in 1926), Market Square, Castlefin, the an-
cient route to the Beltany Stone Circle and much more. Refreshments will be available
after the Field Day (must be ordered before commencing field day at 3 p.m.).
Date: Sunday, August 25
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Meet: Carnowen Presbyterian Church
(on Convoy / Castlefin Road)
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Historical Society
Telephone: (087) 226 1378
E-mail: unamcgarrigle@hotmail.com
Website: www.donegalhistory.com
CRÓ NA MBRAONÁIN RED GROUSE SANCTUARY, FINTOWN
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Cró na mBraonáin Tearmann don Chearc Dhearg, Baile na Finne
Evening Red Grouse Walk: an evening walk on Achla Mountain to seek out the elusive
and protected red grouse. Numbers have declined by 70% countrywide over last 30
years. Learn what grouse feathers and spoor look like. Cró na mBraonáin is one of
twenty-six projects participating in national ten-year Species Action Plan to nurture
the survival prospects and rejuvenation of grouse numbers. Medium to difficult walk
on heather-clad mountain. Walking boots essential. Walking stick, wet gear, cameras,
binoculars as per choice. No dogs please.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Venue: Shallogans, Fintown
FREE
Booking Required
No wheelchair access
Contact: Joseph Brennan
Telephone: (085) 174 6771
E-mail: fintowntrekker@hotmail.com
1221 CUMANN STAIRE CLOICH CHEANN FHAOLA
Aifreann Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich: This is a sixth-century church established by St.
Begley, the graveyard reputed to be the oldest Christian graveyard in North West
Donegal. A place of worship for Church of Ireland from 1601 to 1834.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Venue: Reilig Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich,
An Fál Carrach
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Cumann Staire Cloich Cheann Fhaola
Telephone: (074) 913 5401
E-mail: cannonlaw@eircom.net
22 DEE SHANNY
Sketchaton: Why not join us for a sketchaton on Magheroarty Pier? This event is fun
and creative, where you can join practising artists and get a flavour of what plein air
is like. Immerse yourself in the splendour of Donegal’s culture and heritage with pan-
oramic scenic views to whet your appetite. No experience necessary, just bring along
pencils , paper (and a stool if you prefer sitting) and join in the fun and camaraderie.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Cafe Cois Farraige, Magheraroarty Pier
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Dee Shanny
Telephone: (085) 191 0777
E-mail: deemshanny@gmail.com
Website: www.pleineire.com
13DISERT HERITAGE GROUP & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SLIGO
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Cumann Oidhreachta an Dísirt & Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Shligigh
Archaeological Excavation Results: Find out about the results of archaeological excavation
at Disert in 2019 from IT Sligo’s Dr. Fiona Beglane. Reputedly this early medieval monas-
tery was founded in the sixth century by St. Colmcille. The Disert Heritage Project is an ex-
citing project focusing on the archaeological landscape in and around Disert graveyard,
holy well and early medieval monastic site. Few people now come to Disert to seek cures
from the well, but it remains a place of spiritual and archaeological significance and a
spectacular location. The Disert Heritage Project conducted an archaeological excavation
in July 2019 and this talk presents the first results of the dig - hot off the press!
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Bluestack Centre, Drimarone
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Disert Heritage Group
E-mail: disertheritageproject@gmail.com
Website: www.disertheritage.com
DONEGAL CASTLE – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Country Market and the Castle: Join us for our popular castle market day where you
will find the finest of produce and crafts from Leghowney Country Markets.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Castle
Telephone: (074) 972 2405
E-mail: donegalcastle@opw.ie
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Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Medieval Family Fun Day: Family fun day with a medieval twist. Marvel at some
medieval magic and enjoy pastimes from past times with storytelling, crafts and more!
Dates: Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Castle
Telephone: (074) 972 2405
E-mail: donegalcastle@opw.ie
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Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Photographic Exhibition ‘Past Times’: a photographic exhibition from the 1800s to the
recent restorations. See some never-before displayed photos of the castle.
Dates: Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Castle
Telephone: (074) 972 2405
E-mail: donegalcastle@opw.ie
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Cartlann Chontae Dhún na nGall
Pastimes in the Past - Archives 20: Discover more about our ancestors’ pastimes and
leisure activities with 20 items from Donegal County Archives’ collections. As part of
celebration of 20 years of Donegal County Archives, the archivist will bring 20 archi-
val items acquired over 20 years from the Archives collection and give an informal
talk about them. Archives presented will include those with sporting, arts, tourism and
festival themes.
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Niamh Brennan
Telephone: (074) 917 2490
E-mail: archivist@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/archives
DONEGAL COUNTY ARCHIVES
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Cartlann Chontae Dhún na nGall
Local Government 120 Exhibition: Celebrating 120 Years of Local Democracy in
Ireland. Explore the history of housing, environment, planning, roads, libraries, culture
and community services since 1899. Exploring the history and significance of local
democracy in Ireland. Did you know that the first public houses were called labourers
cottages, built 130 years ago? Do you know when women got the right to vote? What
role did local government play in the Decade of Centenaries? What role do councils
play today - roads, environment, housing, planning, libraries, culture, community,
enterprise, tourism? Visit our unique exhibition, produced by local authority archive
services across the country.
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: County House, Lifford
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Niamh Brennan
Telephone: (074) 917 2490
E-mail: archivist@donegalcoco.ie
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Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn
Letterkenny Folk Festival 50 Years: Join us at an exhibition celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the Letterkenny Folk Festival. This exhibition will feature memorabilia
from the years of the Lettekenny International Folk Festival. Come along and tell us your
memories of the folk festival.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday,
August 19 – Saturday, August 24
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays)
& 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal County Museum
Telephone: (074) 912 4613
E-mail: museum@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum
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Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn
‘Traditional Boats of Ireland’ Exhibition: an exhibition of Dónal MacPolin’s collection
of watercolours & illustrations documenting the splendour of our traditional boats and
disappearing boat-building tradition around the Irish coast. The exhibition celebrates
regional variations from County Donegal including the Drontheim, the Foyle Punt,
Currachs from Bunbeg, Dunfanaghy, Owey Island, the Rosses and Tory Island as
well as slightly different versions from counties Mayo to Waterford. Dónal’s extensive
collection captures the craftsmanship, skills and intricacies of Ireland’s traditional boats
and boat-building traditions.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday,
August 19 – Saturday, August 24
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays)
& 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday)
Venue: Donegal County Museum,
High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal County Museum
Telephone: (074) 912 4613
E-mail: museum@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum 17DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY
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Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn
Augmented Reality Heritage Hunt: We invite you to an interactive walk in Letterkenny
to discover its history from a new perspective by using augmented reality technolo-
gy and location-based gaming. Smart phone and data required. Donegal County
Museum and University of Ulster invites you to take an interactive guided walk through
Letterkenny and discover the town’s history from a different perspective. Using the
latest augmented reality technology and location-based gaming, you will visit various
historic locations and play interactive challenges and games. All ages welcome.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal County Museum,
High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal County Museum
Telephone: (074) 912 4613
E-mail: museum@donegalcoco.ie
Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum
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Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn
VR: Capture the Past and See the Future: Donegal County Museum and Ulster
University invite you to test our new game built into our Virtual Reality reconstruction of
the fifteenth-century medieval St. Catherine’s Church in Killybegs. Ages 8+. The appli-
cation of virtual reality technology to heritage sites is part of the on-going Connected
Culture and Natural Heritage in the Northern Environment (CINE) project. CINE is a
collaborative digital heritage project between partners from Norway, Iceland, Ireland
and Scotland. The project is funded by the Northern and Arctic Periphery Programme.
Dates: Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Donegal County Museum,
High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal County Museum
Telephone: (074) 912 4613
E-mail: museum@donegalcoco.ie
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Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn
All Aboard - Railways of County Donegal: Join us in association with the Donegal
Railway Heritage Centre for an evening of footage from around the county, chatting
and tea. Donegal once had an extensive railway which ran from Carndonagh to
Burtonport and from Strabane to Killybegs and Bundoran. Rail transport in County Do-
negal was provided by three companies - The Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway
Company, (L&LSR), County Donegal Railways Joint Committee (CDRJC) and the Great
Northern Railway Board (GNR). 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the closing of the
majority of the railway lines in County Donegal.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal County Museum,
High Road, Letterkenny
FREE
Booking Required
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal County Museum
Telephone: (074) 912 4613
E-mail: museum@donegalcoco.ie
DONEGAL G.A.P. HERITAGE & HISTORY GROUP
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Grúpa Oidhreachta agus Staire GAP Dhún na nGall
Doon Fort Walk to the Past: Bringing the past back to life by a slow walk around
the area where one of the monuments in the ‘Adopt a Monument’ Ireland scheme is
located. Old games, pastimes & Ardara Camera Club exhibition will take place at the
Dolmen Centre afterwards. Walking boots, rain gear, picnic/snack.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Meet: Kilclooney Dolmen Centre,
Portnoo Road, Kilclooney
FREE
Booking Required
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group
Telephone: (087) 921 4206
E-mail: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.com 19DONEGAL HERITAGE
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Oidhreachta Dhún na nGall
Miseóg Trail: a walk along the Mullaghderg shoreline, hearing the story of a Sea Mine
Disaster in 1943 and view the ruined homestead where lived Miseóg, a prophetess
who foretold this disaster and other events.
Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Mullaghderg Beach Car Park, Kincasslagh
Cost: €10 (Adult) / FREE (Child)
Booking Required
No wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Heritage
Telephone: (083) 800 1959
E-mail: donegalheritage@gmail.com
Website: www.donegalheritage.com
DONEGAL PARISH CHURCH, DONEGAL TOWN
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Eaglais Pharóiste Dhún na nGall, Baile Dhún na nGall
Fun Heritage Open Day at the 190-year-old church in the heart of Donegal Town.
Browse through historical documents. Ring the bell and play the organ. Have a cup of
tea. Activities for children too.
Date: Sunday, August 25
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Parish Church,
Tirconaill Street, Donegal Town
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Parish Church
Telephone: (074) 972 1075
E-mail: donegal@raphoe.anglican.org
Website: www.donegal.raphoe.anglican.org
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Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall
AGM & Launch of ‘The Phoenix’: AGM where members can hear about our work and
ambitious plans for the year ahead. We will also be launching the latest edition of our
railway magazine ‘The Phoenix’. Refreshments will be served.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre,
Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Telephone: (074) 9722655
E-mail: info@donegalrailway.com
Website: www.donegalrailway.com
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Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall
Vintage Car & Tractor Run: The rally will start from Donegal Livestock Mart (beside mu-
seum) and finish at Biddy O’Barnes where refreshments will be served. All types of cars
and tractors welcome. Entry fee for vehicles is €20.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Livestock Mart, Donegal Town
FREE Admission / €20 (entry fee for vehicles)
Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Telephone: (074) 9722655
E-mail: manager@donegalrailway.com
Website: www.donegalrailway.com
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Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall
Drumboe - Donegal’s Favourite Engine: Come and hear about the history of Drumboe
and other Donegal steam engines that operated here. There will also be an update on
the planned restoration of Drumboe and its return to Donegal Station.
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre,
Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Telephone: (074) 9722655
E-mail: info@donegalrailway.com
Website: www.donegalrailway.com
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Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall
Free Family Friday: a family fun day where families can come along and learn all
about the Donegal railways. Free event including tours, rides on ‘Thomas the Tank’ and
art workshops. Refreshments will be served.
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre,
Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre
Telephone: (074) 9722655
E-mail: manager@donegalrailway.com
Website: www.donegalrailway.com
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Siúlóidí Bhaile Dhún na nGall
Walking Tour of Donegal Town by a costumed guide. Learn about Donegal’s past.
Hear about trade and emigration at the old quay, markets and fairs held on the
Diamond and lots of other stories. Donegal has had a long and varied history, some
of it turbulent! This one-and-a-half hour walking tour takes in the ruins of the Franciscan
friary, four churches, Donegal Castle, the old railway station and if you are really lucky
you might even spot a red squirrel.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meet: Fáilte Ireland Tourist Information Office,
The Quay, Donegal Town
FREE
Booking Required
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Donegal Town Walking Tours
Telephone: (086) 393 1415
E-mail: niamhcoughlan01@gmail.com
DRUMHOME HERITAGE SOCIETY
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Cumann Oidhreachta Dhroim Thuama
Drumhome Heritage Walk & Reception at Brownhall Estate: The walk will start at the Rob-
ertson School, Ballintra at 5.45 p.m. and proceed to the Brownhall Estate, a distance of
2.2 kilometres. There will be a tour of the house, a walk through the grounds, refreshments
in a marquee accompanied by a programme of traditional music, song and dance.
Date: Friday, August 16
Time: 5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Meet: Robertson School, Ballintra
Cost: €5 (Adults) / FREE (Child) /
FREE (Concession) / €8 (Family)
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Drumhome Heritage Society
Telephone: (074) 972 1827
E-mail: pierceferriter1@yahoo.ie
Website: www.drumhomeheritage.ie
2343 DÚCHAS THÍR CHONAILL
Turas Béaloideas/ Folklore Trail: Siúlóid éadrom timpeall an t-aerfort is deise ar
domhan ag eisteacht le béaloideas an ceantar álainn seo. Éist le scéal Cathlín Mhor,
Banrion an Uaignis, seandálaíocht, logainm agus tuilleadh. A light walk around the
perimeter of the world’s most beautiful landing strip while listening to the folklore of
this scenic area. Listen to local folktales such as Cathlín Mhor, Banrion an Uaignis,
shipwrecks, education, the Island of the Dead, archaeology, placenames and more.
This walk will be delivered in both Irish and English.
Dates: Friday, August 23 & Sunday, August 25
Times: 11:00 a.m.
Meet: Carrchlós Aerfort Dhún na nGall / Donegal Airport
Car Park
Cost: €10 (Adult) / FREE (Child)
Booking Required
No wheelchair access
Contact: Dúchas Thír Chonaill
Telephone: (087) 800 1959
E-mail: donegalheritage@gmail.com
DUNGLOE HERITAGE GROUP & DUNGLOE TIDY TOWNS
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Coiste Oidhreachta agus Bailte Slachtmhara an Chlocháin Léith
Dungloe’s New Heritage Trail: In 1760, by stepping stones over the River Cloughan-
lea, a new bridge, for the Great Road between Killybegs and Dunfanaghy was built
and Dungloe was born. Join us in our newly-created Heritage Trail. Dungloe / An
Clochán Liath goes back, in one way or another, to the seventeenth century. Its estab-
lishment as a town began in 1760, with the bridge, Church of Ireland, the Dungloe
Fair and, soon after, the Mill, forming its core. Growing in importance and population
throughout the nineteenth century, it became a popular angling centre and marching
band tradition developed from the 1870s. The Templecrone Cooperative Society
formed here in 1906 and the International Arts Festival ‘Mary From Dungloe’ in 1968.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Ionad Teampall Chróine, Chapel Road, Dungloe
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Dungloe Heritage Group
Telephone: (086) 122 0551
E-mail: heritageofdungloe@gmail.com
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Pobal Dhún Cionnaola Teo.
St. John’s Point During Second World War: South West Donegal was significantly
affected by the events of WWII / ‘The Emergency’. They even left a mark in the land-
scape. Come along and learn more about this sad but interesting time in our history.
We will talk about the role of the Local Defence Force in monitoring the unfolding
drama in the seas and skies around our coast. We will look at the war’s impact on the
area, the carnage at sea as was evident from the wreckage and the bodies washed
ashore. Who were the people and who did they leave behind? And finally, how
neutral did we manage to remain throughout the war?
Dates: Wednesday, August 21 & Friday, August 23
Times: 11:00 a.m.
Meet: ‘EIRE’ sign at very end of St. John’s Point
FREE
No wheelchair access
Contact: Dunkineely Community Ltd.
Telephone: (085) 850 0081
E-mail: dunkineelycl3@gmail.com
46 EALAÍN NA GAELTACHTA
An Gaoth / Abhainn Croithlí: Ag siúl an teorainn stairiúil idir na Rosann agus Ghaoth
Dobhair, déanfar cur síos ar an abhantrach mar aon le hoidhreacht shóisialta, chul-
túrtha agus dhúlra an cheantair. Déanfar cur síos ar an abhantrach, ón aois neoiliteach
go ré órga na gConallach & oidhreacht shóisialta/chultúrtha/dúlra an cheantair.
Cuirfear béim ar leith ar scéal agus thábhacht an bhradáin. A guided walk along the
boundary between Na Rosa and Gaoth Dobhair will relate the story of early settle-
ments, the Golden Era of the O’Donnell Clan and the social/cultural/environmental
heritage. A particular emphasis will be placed on the role of salmon in the area. This
guided walk will be in Irish.
Dáta: Dé Sathairn, Lúnasa 17
Am: 11:00 a.m.
Freastal: Carrchlós Paidí Óig / Páidí Óg’s
Car Park
SAOR IN AISCE
Gan aon áiseanna do chathaoir rothaí
Teagmháil: Ealaín na Gaeltachta
Guthán: (074) 956 0100
R-phost: d.nicphaidin@udaras.ie
Suíomh Idirlín: www.ealain.ie 25FAHAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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Comhairle Pobail Fhathna
Saving Saint Mura’s Cross: Guided walks of the historical village of Fahan will take
place on the days stated. On Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m, there will be a talk
by the local heritage group outlining the history, work done and future plans. Fahan
walks will take in Saint Mura’s Cross, Agnes Jones’ grave, the graveyard, the home
of hymnist Frances Alexander. We will then go to the Church of Ireland with a stained
glass window by Evie Hone and the memorial to the victims of the Laurentic. We visit
St. Mura’s well and the seventeenth-century Fahan House. All takes place in a gentle
walk of circa two kilometres.
Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24; Sundays,
August 18 & 25; Wednesday, August 21 &
Thursday, August 22
Times: 11:00 a.m. (Saturdays), 3:00 p.m. (Sundays),
7:30 p.m. (Wednesday) & 2:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Meet:Car Park at Saint Mura’s Graveyard, Fahan.
(Wednesday, August 21: Church of Ireland Hall)
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Fahan Community Council
Telephone: (086) 804 2886
E-mail: c.otuathalain@live.ie
Website: www.fahanheritage.ie
FANAD LIGHTHOUSE
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Teach Solais Fhánada
Yarn Bombing: Can you knit, crochet, weave or make friendship bracelets? Join us for
a week of yarn bombing around Fanad Lighthouse to create a world of colour and
beauty to celebrate Heritage Week. You can create on site at the visitor centre/café,
materials provided, or come along and see what others have created.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 – Saturday, August 24
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Fanad Lighthouse
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Fanad Lighthouse
Telephone: (083) 809 1199
E-mail: eimear@fanadlighthouse.com
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Teach Solais Fhánada
Wild Child Day: Celebrate Wild Child Day at Fanad Lighthouse! Join us for outdoor
crafts and games at Fanad Lighthouse (indoor option for bad weather). Let’s make
seed bombs and create things from nature, as well as some outdoor games for family
fun! Event is bilingual - English / Gaeilge. Bígí linn.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meet: Visitor Centre / Car Park Area, Fanad Lighthouse
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Fanad Lighthouse
Telephone: (083) 809 1199
E-mail: eimear@fanadlighthouse.com
Website: www.fanadlighthouse.com
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Railway Walk / Súiloid an t-Sean Iarnród: Join us on a historic trail along the old
railway line. Hear stories about the railway line, why it was built, who built it and the
impact it had on people in the area. This is a looped walk from Dunlewey Community
Centre to Trosc Gatehouse and back via Meenacreevagh. Approximately six kilome-
tres on a mix of old track and tar road. You will get to see some of the beautifully built
bridges and culverts along the railway line and the views towards Errigal are spectac-
ular. You will hear stories about the building of the railway line and how it impacted
upon the people of the area. Our guides are local and speak Gaelic and will conduct
some of the talk in Gaelic.
Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Ionad Pobail Dhún Luiche
FREE
No wheelchair access
Contact: Forbairt Dhún Lúiche
Telephone: (086) 823 4449
E-mail: dunluiche@gmail.com
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An Dún Riabhach
An Evening of Storytelling & Song: Come along to this unique historical venue and
enjoy a wonderful evening of storytelling and song.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Venue: The Coffee Cup, Fort Dunree
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Fort Dunree
Telephone: (074) 936 1817
E-mail: dunree@eircom.net
Website: www.dunree.pro.ie
GLEBE HOUSE & GALLERY – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS
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Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
21st Century Ireland in 21 Artworks is curated by Cristín Leach and looks at the island
of Ireland since the turn of the century. Artists include Willie Doherty, Amanda Coogan
and Mick O’Dea.
Dates: Saturday, August 17 –
Sunday, August 25
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glebe House & Gallery
Telephone: (074) 913 7071
E-mail: glebegallery@opw.ie
Website: www.glebegallery.ie
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Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
En Plein - Air Art Workshop: Join us for a plein air workshop in the beautiful Glebe
Gardens and receive expert tuition and guidance. Please dress for the weather and
bring your own materials.
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glebe House & Gallery
Telephone: (074) 913 7071
E-mail: glebegallery@opw.ie
Website: www.glebegallery.ie
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Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Afternoon of Music, Song & Laughter: Join us for an afternoon of music, song and
laughter with singer/songwriter, Brí Carr. Brí will be joined on stage by her father
Barney and children Ben & Carla.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glebe House & Gallery
Telephone: (074) 913 7071
E-mail: glebegallery@opw.ie
Website: www.glebegallery.ie
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Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí
Wild Child Day: Nature Detectives, come join us for a fun afternoon making crafts
outdoors and exploring the garden trail. A fun and family-friendly event.
Date: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glebe House & Gallery
Telephone: (074) 913 7071
E-mail: glebegallery@opw.ie
Website: www.glebegallery.ie
GLENCOLMCILLE FOLK VILLAGE
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Daonbhaile Ghleann Cholm Cille
‘The Road to Glenlough’: talk by Christy Gillespie on American artist and illustrator
Rockwell Kent and the beautiful secluded Valley of Glenlough, Glencolmcille. Christy
will give an update on his book on Kent.
Date: Sunday, August 18
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Telephone: (074) 973 0017
E-mail: folkvillage@eircom.net
Website: www.glenfolkvillage.com
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Daonbhaile Ghleann Cholm Cille
Hands on Heritage: Glencolmcille Folk Village invite you to see demonstrations of,
and try your hand at, hand weaving, net making, spinning and carding, knitting, rope
twisting and baking bread in a traditional pot oven.
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Glencolmcille Folk Village
Telephone: (074) 973 0017
E-mail: folkvillage@eircom.net
Website: www.glenfolkvillage.com
GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK
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Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha
Bus to Upper Glen & Lough Inshagh: Meet at the Visitor Centre by 9.45 a.m. to get
tickets. Walk either the Upper Glen Trail or Lough Inshagh Trail back to the Castle.
Continue on the Lakeside Walk or get the bus to the Visitor Centre. Upper Glen
(‘Bridle Path’) Trail (8 kilometres), Lough Inshagh Trail (7 kilometres) back to the Castle.
Lakeside Walk (4 kilometres) back from the Castle to the Visitor Centre. Car parking
available at the Visitor Centre. Access to Castle & Gardens via scenic four-kilometre
walk or shuttle bus from Visitor Centre. No cars permitted to drive up to Castle. Dogs
must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs not permitted on bus, inside Visitor Centre or
Castle (Guide dogs & assistance dogs accepted).
Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 &
Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park,
Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glenveagh National Park
Telephone: (0761) 002 551
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Craft Stalls at the Visitor Centre: pick up a beautiful, unique gift or souvenir from local
artisans & craftspeople. Explore the exhibitions at the Visitor Centre, highlighting different
aspects of Glenveagh National Park. Bookings for Glenveagh Castle Tour can be made
at the Castle upon arrival. Castle Tour is free on Saturday & Sunday during Heritage
Week. Normal prices apply at all other times.
Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 &
Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Glenveagh Visitor Centre, Glenveagh National
Park, Church Hill
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Glenveagh National Park
Telephone: (0761) 002 551
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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Dark Daughter at Glenveagh Castle: step back in time to join Dark Daughter Produc-
tions for a re-enactment of life at Glenveagh Castle during the Victorian Era, when
Mrs. Adair was in residence. Book at the Castle upon arrival. Bookings for Glenveagh
Castle Tour can be made at the Castle upon arrival.
Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 &
Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill
FREE
Partial wheelchair access
Contact: Glenveagh National Park
Telephone: (0761) 002 551
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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Traditional Music Session at Glenveagh Castle: Enjoy the craic with local traditional
musicians in The Orangery in the spectacular surrounds of Glenveagh Castle Gardens.
Bookings for Glenveagh Castle Tour can be made at the Castle upon arrival. Castle
Tour is free on Saturday & Sunday during Heritage Week. Normal prices apply at all
other times.
Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24; Wednesday, August 21 &
Sundays, August 18 & 25
Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Glenveagh National Park
Telephone: (0761) 002 551
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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Fun in the Forest: come along to our log cabin nestled in the woods of the Derrylahan
Trail and take part in some activities to take you back to nature! This is a family-fun
event for all ages. Come to craft seed bombs, observe the resident birds moving
through the trees and explore the undergrowth for some creepy crawlies. Listen to the
sounds of the woodland, look for its inhabitants and learn about some of the wildlife
native to Glenveagh National Park.
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Log Cabin at Glenveagh National Park,
Church Hill
FREE
Full wheelchair access
Contact: Glenveagh National Park
Telephone: (0761) 002 691
E-mail: glenveagh-education@chg.gov.ie
Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie
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