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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 and ...

07 May 2022 at 20:45

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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 13:25

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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 Hotel, ...

28 Apr 2022 at 00:41

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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 highly ...

06 Mar 2023 at 08:55

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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 demands ...

16 Jul 2023 at 13:00

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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 and ...

13 Sept 2023 at 14:54

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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, maps,...

05 Aug 2023 at 16:00

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 into ...

23 Nov 2023 at 14:34

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Donegal reaction to President John F Kennedy’s assassination 60 years ago

The assassination of President John F Kennedy still resonates in the minds of all who were alive at the time and bear witness to one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century. Two things copper fasten that fateful ...

22 Nov 2023 at 16:26

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A Matter of Record - The Donegal Democrat archive and history down the years

Another delve into the history archives of the Donegal Democrat newspaper which was established in June of 1919, writes Michael McHugh. Donegal Democrat, November 18, 1933 - 90 years ago Donegal Notes - Market House ...

09 Nov 2023 at 10:31

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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 11:54

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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 was ...

12 Oct 2023 at 16:23

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