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When Donegal gained the attention of Nazi Germany
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (817+ words) In Ireland, and perhaps particularly in the north west, we tend to think of World War II as somewhat remote, something that didn’t affect us too much. But we did have rationing, and blackouts, and we did need to take…...
FROM THE ARCHIVES: The Way We Were
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1293+ words) Eilisha Devlin delves into the archives to bring you the news and images from yesteryear. August 21, 1976 Farmers stress need for cross-border co-operation The need for cross-border co-operation between farmers in the Republic and their counterparts in the Six Counties was…...
Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter to come alive for National Heritage Week
1+ week, 1+ day ago (247+ words) LETTERKENNY Cathedral Quarter will once again come alive during Heritage Week 2026 with a series of events celebrating the history, architecture, traditional skills and community spirit of one of Donegal’s most significant historic areas. The programme invites local residents and visitors…...
Free weaving event at Donegal Castle for National Heritage Week
1+ week, 3+ day ago (344+ words) A FREE introduction to weaving will take place at Donegal Castle for National Heritage Week. Errigal Handweaver, Siobhán Ní Ghallchóir will be on site in Donegal Castle on Monday, August 17 giving visitors an opportunity to learn about basic weaving and…...
Historical Society explore local connections at Colebrook Park
1+ week, 5+ day ago (550+ words) THE long links between the Brooke family and Donegal were recalled when the County Donegal Historical Society visited Colebrooke Park country house near Fivemiletown, Co Tyrone on Sunday. More than thirty Society members made the trip and were given a…...
FRESH TAKE: An extraordinary spectacle on a very special day
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (513+ words) I GREW up with stories of Doe Castle and the Mac Suibhne clan, with folklore about the Spanish Armada woven through tales of battles and the things the Sweeneys were said to have got up to along this coast. On…...
Dan Gerard Boyle – a leading light in Loch an Iúir
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (591+ words) THE recent passing of Dan Gerard Boyle marks the end of an era for Loch an Iúir and the wider Rosses community and Gaeltacht areas of Donegal. Aged 95 years, he was a devoted family man, a loyal neighbour and a…...
Donegal man pivotal in US War of Independence
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (863+ words) From Letterkenny and Fanad to the frontlines of a revolution that changed the world THE United States of America is celerating a major milestone in its history, with attention in Donegal focusing on the role that locals played in securing…...
Ulster History Circle erect official blue plaque to Tyrone’s John Dunlap
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) CROWDS gathered at Gray’s Printers on Strabane’s Main Street on Thursday, June 18, for the unveiling of an official blue plaque commemorating Strabane native and printer of the US Declaration of Independence, John Dunlap. Unveiled by the Ulster History Circle, the…...
Documentary on Ulsterman who last signed the American Declaration of Independence
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (178+ words) A NEW RTÉ documentary tracing the Ulster-Scots origins of one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence is set to air later this month. Freedom Founder: Thomas McKean and the American Revolution, presented by former US diplomat David…...