A fantastic evening of stories, song, memories and verse was enjoyed at Mountcharles Past and Present Volume 3 was launched. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the event: The event took place in Jimmy’s Tavern, Mountcharles, where local musicians, the Doorin Point Connection entertained those gathered. Local historian Helen Meehan declared the book launched, thanking everyone for their input and acknowledging its importance for new historical material, photographic collections, and snapshots of village life.  This was echoed by Kathleen Ayres, who said: “For those who provided articles, stories, prose, poetry, photographs, old press copies, and those who shared their stories verbally, it wouldn’t have happened without you.  READ NEXT: Childhood memories of her father's loom led a Donegal woman to weave her own magic “Special word of thanks to Susan Rose for allowing us to access Owen Gillespie’s amazing treasure trove of photographs, and to the late Kathleen Carr who entrusted me with a treasured scrapgroup of Mountcharles ICA from its inception in 1939. “I would like to thank all who helped fund printing and publication - Donegal County Council and in particular, Cllrs Noel Jordan, Jimmy Brogan and Micheál Naughton for their contributions from the Members Development Fund; Donegal Town Credit Union;  Jeremiah O’Driscoll and other members of the Mountcharles Heritage and Walking Group; the Clogheravaddy Windfarm Community Development Fund.” A number of contributors to the book read excerpts, recalling some of the great characters and personalities of Mountcharles and sharing memories of life in the village. Skills and traditions such as stonemasonry, music and literature were celebrated, and local folklore also featured. The evening concluded with Winifred McNutly who said: “Tonight we have only dipped our toes into Mountcharles Past and Present. Many wonderful stories remains to be enjoyed, stories gathered from grandparents by schoolchildren in the area,placeholder image
A fantastic evening of stories, song, memories and verse was enjoyed at Mountcharles Past and Present Volume 3 was launched. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the event: The event took place in Jimmy’s Tavern, Mountcharles, where local musicians, the Doorin Point Connection entertained those gathered. Local historian Helen Meehan declared the book launched, thanking everyone for their input and acknowledging its importance for new historical material, photographic collections, and snapshots of village life.  This was echoed by Kathleen Ayres, who said: “For those who provided articles, stories, prose, poetry, photographs, old press copies, and those who shared their stories verbally, it wouldn’t have happened without you.  READ NEXT: Childhood memories of her father's loom led a Donegal woman to weave her own magic “Special word of thanks to Susan Rose for allowing us to access Owen Gillespie’s amazing treasure trove of photographs, and to the late Kathleen Carr who entrusted me with a treasured scrapgroup of Mountcharles ICA from its inception in 1939. “I would like to thank all who helped fund printing and publication - Donegal County Council and in particular, Cllrs Noel Jordan, Jimmy Brogan and Micheál Naughton for their contributions from the Members Development Fund; Donegal Town Credit Union;  Jeremiah O’Driscoll and other members of the Mountcharles Heritage and Walking Group; the Clogheravaddy Windfarm Community Development Fund.” A number of contributors to the book read excerpts, recalling some of the great characters and personalities of Mountcharles and sharing memories of life in the village. Skills and traditions such as stonemasonry, music and literature were celebrated, and local folklore also featured. The evening concluded with Winifred McNutly who said: “Tonight we have only dipped our toes into Mountcharles Past and Present. Many wonderful stories remains to be enjoyed, stories gathered from grandparents by schoolchildren in the area,

In Pictures: Launch of beautiful Donegal book celebrates people, place, tradition

Siobhán McNamara
By Siobhán McNamara

DonegalLive multimedia journalist

Published 8th Mar 2026, 12:44 GMT

Today it is still possible to hear that echo of the children’s call - what time is the tide? - as people swim all year round at the piers. Heritage is not static, and this area goes on developing - art, weaving, music, gardens, writing, film, dry stone wall building.

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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