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Donegal Historical Society back in business

The Donegal Historical Society is returning to business again after more than two years of lockdown, with the notable exception of the publication of the Donegal Annual throughout those two turbulent years. In fact, during that time the Society ...

19 Apr 2022 at 13:33

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Isaac Butt points the way once again

One of Stranorlar's most enduring figures, Isaac Butt has made his mark again - but this time his name has been added to a sign that points you to his final resting place. The name Butt has become synonymous with many places in the Twin Towns ...

07 May 2022 at 21:33

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Historical Society returns to action after Covid-19 clampdown

Donegal Historical Society’s new president, Rev Raymond Blair has promised to inject a new degree of enthusiasm into all things historical during his term in office. He was speaking at Tuesday night's annual general meeting in Jackson's ...

28 Apr 2022 at 01:33

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Gartan National School scoop top schools history competition spot

Gartan NS emerged the overall winners of this year's Donegal Historical Society's Schools' competition. Indeed, they also have made history as the first winners of the John McCreadie Memorial Shield, honouring the society's late and ...

06 Mar 2023 at 09:33

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Letterkenny's Hugh Devlin is making history again

Letterkenny native Hugh Devlin has recently taken over the reins as secretary of the County Donegal Historical Society and is looking forward to helping to bring it into a new era. It’s a pivotal position that has old and new ...

16 Jul 2023 at 13:33

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Tribute evening to honour the late Eddie O'Kane next month

A tribute evening to celebrate the life of the late Eddie O'Kane (1948-2022) Cavanacor House, Ballindrait will be held in the auditorium at the Alley Theatre, Strabane next month. It will feature songs, stories, interviews ...

13 Sept 2023 at 15:33

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75th issue of the Donegal Annual is out now

Donegal Historical Society - one of the oldest in the country - has just published its 75th issue of the Donegal Annual. In a very colourful production of 160 pages, the new publication is richly illustrated with photos, ...

05 Aug 2023 at 16:33

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75th issue of the Donegal Annual is out now

05 Aug 2023 at 18:33

Special William Allingham family Bible viewing for New Zealand relatives

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William Allingham family Bible viewing for special New Zealand visitors

As is well known through the town's annual Allingham festival as well as the famous plinth erected in his honour on the old Bridge, famous poet William Allingham and his many family connections are very much embedded ...

23 Nov 2023 at 15:33

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A Matter of Record - The Donegal Democrat Archive down the years

Donegal Democrat, Friday, October 26, 1923 - 100 years ago Bundoran Prisoners Every night during the week numbers of people joined in the public recital of the Rosary for the Republican Prisoners' speedy release. ...

26 Oct 2023 at 12:33

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Big Arms Find near Lifford 50 year ago - Donegal Democrat Archives

50 years ago this week, on April 12, 1974 the Donegal Democrat reported on what was described as a Big Arms Find near Lifford. The report read: "A party of Gardai who made a sweep of a mountainous area near ...

11 Apr 2024 at 12:33

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A Matter of Record - Donegal Democrat Archival History and News from the Vaults

This week we read about Grand old man of the Roads, Bob Davitt who died in 1953, but who was one of the few people who had doubtful distinction of reading of his own death in the local paper and then there ...

12 Oct 2023 at 16:33

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