Join the discussion on whether Ballyshannon is the oldest town in Ireland

A discussion is to take place next month on whether or not Ballyshannon is the oldest town in Ireland. 

History Ireland editor Tommy Graham will be talking to Angela Byrne, author of the recently published Ballyshannon edition of the Royal Irish Academy Irish Historic Towns Atlas Series, will be in Ballyshannon next month.

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Pauric Travers will join them for a fascinating conversation, carrying us all back to the earliest days of “The kindly spot, the friendly town.”

"Don’t ask us but come along to this year’s Hedge School for a genuinely learned discussion," the Allingham Festival posted.

The event takes place on Thursday, November 6, at 5pm at the  Abbey Arts Centre and admission is free.