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In Loving Memory - beautiful new book documents Donegal Town graveyard

A new book entitled In Loving Memory and dedicated to the memory of those interred at St Agatha’s Church, Clar has recently been published. It is the work of parishioners from the parish of Townawilly in partnership with the Clogher Le Chéile ...

08 Mar 2022 at 18:33

Genetic marker carried by relatives of Robert the Bruce is identified

Scientists have found a distinct genetic marker carried by close relatives of Robert the Bruce, the king who freed Scotland from English rule. Genealogy researchers from the University of Strathclyde have found the marker in male line ...

01 Feb 2022 at 19:25

Life in post-First World War Britain revealed as 1921 census is released

The lives of every man, woman and child living in England and Wales in 1921 have been revealed like never before, with detailed census returns from Windsor Castle and Chequers to cramped family homes made available to the public for ...

06 Jan 2022 at 07:25

Local News

Online availability of Births, Marriages and Deaths records extended

One of the good things to come of the Covid-19 lockdown was the resurgence in interest in genealogy and exploring family roots and tracing the family tree. Many throughout Donegal have come together through community groups or ...

06 Mar 2022 at 12:33

Inishowen

Heritage week events a success in Clonmany

Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group hosted a very successful two-day heritage event in the Market House, Clonmany. Visitors enjoy exploring the folklore of local cures and remedies, and researching family tree and DNA ...

13 Sept 2024 at 15:33

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Inishowen community invited to attend new history of farming ‘storytelling’ sessions

Inishowen people are being invited to recall their stories and experiences of farming in their communities as part of a new storytelling project which focuses on the history of farming in the peninsula. Clonmany-based ...

26 Sept 2022 at 11:33

Local News

Inishowen community invited to attend new history of farming ‘storytelling’ sessions

26 Sept 2022 at 11:33

Inishowen

Heritage week events a success in Clonmany

13 Sept 2024 at 15:33

Inishowen

Clonmany group to host ‘Cures, Remedies and Old Wives Tales'

The Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group will host an event entitled ‘Cures, Remedies and Old Wives Tales’ in the Market House, Clonmany on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25. This event is part ...

17 Aug 2024 at 10:33

Genetic marker carried by descendants of Robert the Bruce is identified

Scientists have found a distinct genetic marker carried by close relatives of Robert the Bruce, the king who freed Scotland from English rule. Genealogy researchers from the University of ...

01 Feb 2022 at 14:56

Andrew Garfield among stars to appear in new series of BBC genealogy show

Bafta-winning actor Andrew Garfield will take part in BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? to explore his family history. The Spider-Man star will learn about his ancestors’ ...

21 Mar 2025 at 12:47

Local News

Australian descendant of Donegal migrants keen to connect with family

An Australian man whose ancestors left Donegal almost 175 years ago has been visiting the county and is keen to connect with more members of his family. The name, though somewhat ...

23 May 2023 at 12:33

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