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Stacey and William McNutt will provide a talk on the history of McNutt of Donegal since its establishment up to the present day at Central Library in Letterkenny. McNutt of Donegal is an Irish, third-generation, family-owned business creating homewares and fashion accessories using the world's most luxurious wool and linen yarns. A history of the mill will be provided and the implementation of measures to improve sustainability will be discussed. The event will run from 6pm until 7pm, and will be an engaging cultural and educational event for anyone interested in the craft of weaving and industry in Donegal. For further information, contact the Central Library at [email protected] or call 074 9124950.
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The Bluestack Centre will host an evening presentation from Dr Fiona Beglane of ATU and the Disart Heritage Group, allowing visitors to find out about the archaeological excavations that took place at Disart between 2019 and 2024, followed by traditional music by Raphael Meehan and Friends. Disert is a ritual pilgrimage landscape in the parish of Inver, and incorportates early ecclesiastical enclosures, penitential cairns, a holy well dedicated to St Colmcille, a post-medieval altar, and a children's graveyard. St Colmcille reportedly founded Disart in the sixth century, and the location is still important for religious devotion today. The event is free and runs from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. For further information, contact the Disert Heritage Group at [email protected]
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Dónal MacPolin provides a presentation at The Workhouse Dunfanaghy on the Dunfanaghy Curragh of Donegal and its place in the history of the Irish Curragh. The event is open from 7pm until 8.30pm. For further information, contact the Dunfanaghy Workhouse at [email protected] or call 074 9136540.
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Hosted at Central Library, Letterkenny, Nature Northwest invites you to Bring Your Wild Child to their Really Wild talk on mammals and birds of Ireland, before a table quiz for the chance to win wild prizes. The event and prizes are funded by the Donegal County Council Biodiversity Action Plan Fund 2025, and is open from 11am until 12pm. For further information, contact Central Library at [email protected] or call 074 9124950.