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Rare Daguerreotype of Donegal poet William Allingham under the hammer at London auction

A rare Daguerreotype of Ballyshannon poet William Allingham has been sold in a London auction for £2,800. The Daguerreotype was the first commercially successful photographic process in the history of photography. Named after the inventor, Louis ...

08 Dec 2021 at 19:15

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Acclaimed novelist announced as Allingham Festival writing competition judge

Acclaimed novelist and short-story writer Mia Gallagher will judge the entries in the 2022 Allingham Flash Fiction Competition. The competition is currently open, with entries accepted up until September 16. Mia Gallagher is the author of two ...

20 Jun 2022 at 14:02

Local News

Actor Sean McGinley pulls out of Allingham Festival "for happiest of reasons"

Actor Sean McGinley has pulled out of the Allingham Festival - but organisers say they are delighted for the career opportunity that has been presented to the Ballyshannon man. McGinley is set to take up a role in an off-Broadway production ...

23 Aug 2023 at 19:19

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: A convivial evening in conversation with actor Sean McGinley

The ever humble Sean McGinley delighted his hometown audience with his wit, warmth and reflections in a special event held to mark the launch of the Allingham Arts Festival. Siobhan McGowan captured the evening in pictures. Wednesday ...

18 Sept 2023 at 18:02

South Donegal

Ballyshannon are hosting a William Allingham inspired St Patrick's Day Parade

Ballyshannon is hosting this year's St Patrick's Day Parade in celebration of William Allingham. This year marks the historical figure's 200th birthday. The parade will be all about William Allingham having this year's parade theme ...

01 Mar 2024 at 12:19

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 the ...

23 Nov 2023 at 14:34

South Donegal

In pictures: Ballyshannon St Patrick's Day with William Allingham theme

This year is the 200th birthday of William Allingham and the Ballyshannon St Patrick's Day parade celebrated the renowned local poet and his works. Please click on the arrows to go through the gallery .

17 Mar 2024 at 17:35

Local News

Allingham Arts Association present an Allingham virtual concert on July 16

Please mark your calendars to tune into the Virtual Allingham Concert, a free webcast on Thursday, 16 July at 9:00 pm. Developed in association with Ballyshannon’s Abbey Arts Centre, the Virtual Allingham Concert will ...

10 Jul 2020 at 16:20

What's On

William Allingham to be remembered in Ballyshannon in his 200th birthday year

This Sunday, August 25 an Allingham Trail Walk will be held in Ballyshannon to remember the birth of the local poet 200 years ago in 1824. This forms part of National Heritage Week. Anthony Begley of County Donegal ...

22 Aug 2024 at 13:17

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Ballyshannon turns out for poet William Allingham

A large crowd turned out for last Sunday’s national heritage event in Ballyshannon, to remember the 200th anniversary of the birth of local poet William Allingham. Click on the arrows to see Thomas Gallagher's ...

27 Aug 2024 at 10:43

South Donegal

2024 Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions now open for entries

The 2024 William Allingham Poetry and Flash Fiction Competitions are open for entries with the first-place winners will receive prizes of €300. Poet and publisher Kate Newmann will judge the 2024 Poetry ...

15 Jul 2024 at 09:54

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: The spirit of William Allingham's creativity lives on

The Open Mic event is a chance for writers and performers of all levels of experience to showcase their talent during Ballyshannon's Allingham Festival. True to form, this year's event saw a wealth of ...

10 Nov 2024 at 14:55

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