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Inishowen community invited to attend new history of farming ‘storytelling’ sessions

Inishowen people are being invited to recall their stories and experiences of farming in their communities as part of a new storytelling project which focuses on the history of farming in the peninsula. Clonmany-based and leading Irish genealogist ...

26 Sept 2022 at 10:50

Local News

Online availability of Births, Marriages and Deaths records extended

One of the good things to come of the Covid-19 lockdown was the resurgence in interest in genealogy and exploring family roots and tracing the family tree. Many throughout Donegal have come together through community groups or local historical ...

06 Mar 2022 at 11:45

Arts & Entertainment

Gallery: Launch of book commemorating all those interred in Donegal Town cemetery

A new book entitled In Loving Memory and dedicated to the memory of those interred at St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town was launched on St Patrick’s Day. It is the work of parishioners from the parish of Townawilly in partnership with ...

23 Mar 2022 at 17:46

Local News

Australian descendant of Donegal migrants keen to connect with family

An Australian man whose ancestors left Donegal almost 175 years ago has been visiting the county and is keen to connect with more members of his family. The name, though somewhat unusual, is Malseed, or Molseed, and is from the Rathmullan ...

23 May 2023 at 11:33

Local News

Meeting to set up new genealogy society in Donegal

Tracing your family tree can be a challenging concept but now thanks to a group of local enthusiasts, that search, particularly in the Finn Valley area, might get a little easier. A meeting is to be held in the Glenside Business Park, ...

27 Feb 2020 at 10:00

Inishowen MD

Heritage week events a success in Clonmany

Clonmany Genealogy and Heritage Group hosted a very successful two-day heritage event in the Market House, Clonmany. Visitors enjoy exploring the folklore of local cures and remedies, and researching family tree and DNA testing. In ...

13 Sept 2024 at 15:20

Inishowen MD

Clonmany group to host ‘Cures, Remedies and Old Wives Tales'

The Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group will host an event entitled ‘Cures, Remedies and Old Wives Tales’ in the Market House, Clonmany on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25. This event is part of National Heritage Week 2024 ...

17 Aug 2024 at 10:01

What's On

Have you any old items to form part of an Inishowen transport exhibition?

Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group will present an exhibition entitled Horses to Horsepower - Transport through the ages in Inishowen. The event will take place in the Market House, Clonmany, on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday ...

09 Mar 2025 at 13:14

Northern Ireland

White House did not want photo of Clinton shaking Adams’ hand during 1995 visit

The White House wanted to avoid a photo of Bill Clinton shaking Gerry Adams’ hand at a Belfast reception held as part of the US president’s historic visit in 1995. The annual release of documents from the National Archives in ...

27 Dec 2025 at 00:01

Local News

In Loving Memory - beautiful new book documents Donegal Town graveyard

A new book entitled In Loving Memory and dedicated to the memory of those interred at St Agatha’s Church, Clar has recently been published. It is the work of parishioners from the parish of Townawilly in partnership with the ...

08 Mar 2022 at 18:03

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