Ag cur thart an ama, san am atá thart

DONEGAL DHÚN NA nGALL EVENT GUIDE CLÁR IMEACHTAÍ Cover Photograph: Seamus Ó hEochaidh thatching the roof of a cottage in Rinnakill, Teelin in the late 1930s. The intricate network of ropes used to secure the thatch were tied to projecting stones (bacán) at the eaves and on the gables (Image courtesy of Donegal County Archives, Donegal County Council). The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council in partnership with The Heritage Council is commissioning a series of short videos on traditional building and conservation skills as part of the implementation of the County Donegal Heritage Plan. The short video format will be a useful tool in raising awareness of these traditional skills, promoting best conservation practice and introducing new audiences to traditional skills through social media and ‘bite-size’ profiles.

Grianghraf ar an chlúdach: Séamus Ó hEochaidh ag cur tuí ar dhíon tí i Rann na Cille, Teileann, go mall sna 1930aidí. An gréasán casta de théada a úsáideadh leis an tuí a choinneáil in áit, ceanglaíodh iad sin le bacáin chloiche ar sceimheal an tí agus ar bhinn an tí (Íomhá a bhuí le Cartlann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall). Tá Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhpháirt leis an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, ag coimisiúnú sraith d’fhíseáin ghairide ar an tógáil thraidisiúnta agus ar scileanna caomhnaithe mar chuid de chur i bhfeidhm Phlean Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall. Is uirlis iontach é an físeán gairid le feasacht a ardú i dtaca leis na scileanna traidisiúnta seo, an dea- chleachtas a chothú i dtaca le caomhnú de, agus daoine úra a mhealladh i dtreo na scileanna traidisiúnta trí na meáin shóisialta agus trí phróifílí gairide.

2 WELCOME TO HERITAGE WEEK IN COUNTY DONEGAL The theme of National Heritage Week this year is ‘Pastimes / Past Times’ and people are encouraged to explore the unique ways in which we choose to spend our free time and how this has evolved through the years. People from heritage organisations, community groups, museums, heritage centres and the Culture Division, Donegal County Council have come together again this year to produce a great Heritage Week events programme in County Donegal. It’s little wonder then that County Donegal is set to be the county with the most Heritage Week events per head of population in Ireland again.

The challenges facing our natural, built and cultural heritage are acute. Ireland was the second country in the world to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency on May 9, 2019. With careful and responsible management and investment, our heritage can continue to serve present and future generations. Heritage lends character to our towns, villages and countryside; it reinforces our sense of place and belonging; it has the potential to support our burgeoning tourism trade; it has the capacity to provide jobs as we recognise the increased need for heritage protection and heritage-led regeneration; and it has the potential to engage and animate community efforts. The Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht is in the process of producing a new National Heritage Plan - Heritage Ireland 2030 - and County Donegal was the county that made the most submissions per capita during the public consultation process. The participation of local communities and the expansion of local authority heritage services will be key to the successful implementation of the new National Heritage Plan. The prospect of Brexit also presents additional challenges to an integrated approach to the management of our heritage.

The Heritage Officer Programme, a joint initiative between The Heritage Council and local authorities in Ireland, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage Officers. The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council has compiled this booklet highlighting events taking place for National Heritage Week in County Donegal. Participants are advised to confirm details of events in advance. Contact details have been identified for each of the events listed. So why not ‘pass the time’ this Heritage Week enjoying these events and advocating for the protection and conservation of our natural, built and cultural heritage? Joseph Gallagher Heritage Officer

Updates on ‘National Heritage Week’ events are available on: www.heritageweek.ie

A day-to-day listing of events is available in the centre pages of this booklet. 1 FÁILTE GO SEACHTAIN NA hOIDHREACHTA I gCONTAE DHÚN NA nGALL Is é an téama atá ag Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta i mbliana ná ‘Ag cur thart an ama / An t-am atá thart’, agus iarrtar ar dhaoine machnamh agus scrúdú a dhéanamh ar na dóigheanna ar leith a chuireann muid thart an t-am saor atá againn, agus féachaint ar an dóigh ar tháinig athrú air seo le himeacht na mblianta. Tá daoine as eagraíochtaí oidhreachta, coistí pobail, iarsmalanna, ionaid oidhreachta, agus as an Rannán Cultúir, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, i ndiaidh teacht le chéile arís chun clár imeachtaí den chéad scoth le haghaidh Sheachtain na hOidhreachta a fhoilsiú i gContae Dhún na nGall. Ní nach ionadh go bhfuiltear ag dréim go mbeidh an líon is mó imeachtaí de chuid Sheachtain na hOidhreachta, in aghaidh an duine in Éirinn, ag Contae Dhún na nGall arís i mbliana. Tá dúshláin mhóra roimh ár n-oidhreacht nádúrtha, thógtha agus chultúrtha. Bhí Éire ar an dara tír sa domhan a d’fhógair géarchéim aeráide agus bhithéagsúlachta ar an 9 Bealtaine, 2019. Má bhíonn muid cúramach agus tuisceanach ó thaobh bainistíochta agus infheistíochta de, is féidir linn an oidhreacht a chaomhnú do na glúnta atá anois ann, agus do na glúnta atá le theacht. Cuireann an oidhreacht le carachtar na mbailte móra, na sráidbhailte agus na tuaithe; neartaíonn sí an ceangal idir muid féin agus an áit arb as muid; tacaíonn sí le hearnáil na turasóireachta; is féidir leis an oidhreacht cuidiú le postanna a sholáthar de réir mar a aithníonn muid an gá níos mó le cosaint na hoidhreachta agus le hathnuachan oidhreacht-bhunaithe; agus is féidir léi an pobal a mhealladh agus a spreagadh chun gnímh. Tá an Roinn Cultúir, Oidhreachta agus Gaeltachta i mbun Plean úr Náisiúnta Oidhreachta a chur le chéile – Oidhreacht Éireann 2030 – agus is ó Chontae Dhún na nGall a tháinig an líon is mó aighneachtaí le linn an phróisis chomhairliúcháin phoiblí. Beidh ról fíorthábhachtach ag rannpháirtíocht na bpobal áitiúil agus ag leathnú seirbhísí oidhreachta na n-údarás áitiúil chun go gcuirfear an Plean úr Náisiúnta Oidhreachta i bhfeidhm go héifeachtach. Is féidir go gcruthóidh an Breatimeacht dúshláin bhreise i gcoinne cur chuige comhtháite i dtaca le bainistiú ár n-oidhreachta. Tá Clár na nOifigeach Oidhreachta, comhthionscnamh idir An Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus na húdaráis áitiúla in Éirinn, ag ceiliúradh 20 bliain ar an fhód i mbliana. Is iad an Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus Oifigigh Oidhreachta na nÚdarás Áitiúil a chomhordaíonn Seachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta. Tá an leabhrán seo, a thugann spléachadh ar na himeachtaí a bheas ar siúl i gContae Dhún na nGall le linn Sheachtain Náisiúnta na hOidhreachta, curtha i dtoll a chéile ag Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall. Iarrtar ar rannpháirtithe sonraí na n-imeachtaí a dheimhniú roimh ré. Tá sonraí teagmhála curtha ar fáil do na himeachtaí atá liostaithe. Mar sin de, déan cinnte go gcuirfidh tú ‘an t-am thart’ le linn Sheachtain na hOidhreachta i mbliana trí shult a bhaint as na himeachtaí seo, agus trí sheasamh suas lenár n-oidhreacht nádúrtha, thógtha agus chultúrtha a chosaint agus a chaomhnú. Seosamh Ó Gallachóir Oifigeach Oidhreachta

Tá an scéal is déanaí i dtaca leis an tSeachtain Oidhreachta Náisiúnta ar fáil ar: www.heritageweek.ie

2 Tá liosta imeachtaí ó lá go lá ar fáil sna leathanaigh láir den leabhrán seo. ÁISLANN CHILL CHARTHA, KILCAR 1 Áislann Chill Chartha, Cill Chartha

Photographic Exhibition: an exhibition of local pictures depicting life as it was in the surrounding area, around Kilcar. Pictures include family groups, day trips, working groups, dance halls, sports and much more. There will be a number of talks and other events run throughout the week relating to pastimes of the area, some still practiced, others going out of living memory. Details of these events will be available directly from Áislann Chill Charta during the month of August.

Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday, August 19 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Saturday, August 17) & 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Monday - Saturday) Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Áislann Chill Chartha Telephone: (074) 973 8376 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.aislann.ie

ARDARA HERITAGE CENTRE 2 Ionad Oidhreachta Ard an Rátha

Photographic Exhibition in Ardara: an exhibition of old black and white photographs, 350 in total, showing the life and times of people and places in the parish from 1890 to 1970. All photos will be titled with the names of all people in the photos listed. A talk will be given on Wednesday, August 21 at 4 p.m. on 100 photos with a discussion afterwards. Everyone is welcome.

Dates: Saturday August 17 & Sunday, August 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Ardara Heritage Centre, The Diamond, Ardara FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Bart Whelan

3 ARRANMORE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATIVE 3 Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir Teo

An Arranmore Holiday 1889: Seán Boner, President of the Donegal Historical Society, gives an illustrated talk on the Sinclair family’s exceptional photograph album of their holiday on Arranmore in the summer of 1889. They stayed at the Glen Hotel in Arran- more, bringing with them their very own dry-plate camera. They recorded their holiday but also everyday life on the island, the lifeboat, boats, the R.I.C. and Coastguards and captured how the island looked before the modern era.

Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 2:30 p.m. Venue: The Glen Hotel, Leabgarrow, Arranmore Island FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Patrick Boner Telephone: (086) 122 0551 E-mail: [email protected]

BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 4 Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir

‘Past Times’ Photograph Exhibition. Come along and enjoy photographs of people and places past, along the River Finn, from Cloghan to Crossroads and Twin Towns. Reminisce over these windows to the past that have helped shape our area today. We have photographs of a number of school groups, sports teams and a variety of other group pictures. We also have rural settings, roadways, railway stations, big houses, small houses and streetscapes, Locations include Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Cloghan, Killygordon, Convoy and Crossroads. Dates: Thursday, August 15 – Saturday, August 17 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: 1st Floor Foyer, McElhinney’s Department Store, Main Street, Ballybofey FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society Telephone: (087) 202 7193 E-mail: [email protected] 4 Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.com BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 5 Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir

Stranorlar Rural District in the Revolutionary Years 1912-1925: a talk by Dr. Arlene Crampsie, School of Geography, University College Dublin. Explore findings on local support for the Ulster Covenant and Declaration, the mobilisation of nationalist and unionist sentiment via the UVF and Irish Volunteers and then the role of local govern- ment in the War of Independence and Civil War from three different sets of sources - PRONI’s on-line covenant, Reports of Royal Irish Constabulary and the Rural District Council minutes in the Donegal County Archives. Date: Monday, August 19 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey FREE Contact: Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey Telephone: (087) 202 7193 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.com

BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 6 Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir

Oíche Airneáin - Social Night: enjoy Oíche Airneáin, an Irish social night of Irish mu- sic, dance and story-telling, in memory of the Doherty Fiddler brothers, John Simí and Mickey Simí who lived in Stranorlar. John Simí and Mickey Simí were gifted musicians known far and wide but they knew where their roots were - right here in Stranorlar. All musicians, dancers and story-tellers welcome. Bígi linn.

Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Venue: Valley Bar, Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society Telephone: (087) 202 7193 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.finnvalleyhistory.com 5 BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY 7 Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir

Preserving Your Old Photographs: Bring along your old photographs, maps, letters, documents and written memorabilia to have them digitised, preserving them for future generations. Please bring a USB key or provide an e-mail address. We will be available to help you preserve your old photographs, written memorabilia of all sorts, pamphlets, and booklets digitally. It will not be possible to reprint a copy - digital copy only - so please bring a USB stick/key to obtain an electronic copy or provide an e-mail address.

Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venue: The Base, Railway Road, Stranorlar FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society Telephone: (087) 202 7193 E-mail: [email protected]

8 BARRY BRITTON

Meet an Old Surfbum!: Barry and his brothers discovered surfing in the 1960s. Barry started creating surf posters in 1972. Come along and meet the old beardy buck, still an avid surfer at 64, and view his posters. When Barry’s father, the Boss, decided to hold the first Irish inter-counties surf contest in Rossnowlagh in 1968, little did Barry know that he would still be drawing posters for the event 50 years later. The Boss got his beer kegs emptied and his hotel full as the Irish band of merry surfers have been obliging ever since and this annual weekend is the big party for all Irish surfers. Come along for a chat with the beardy buck himself and view the changes in style of his posters over the years. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Britton & Daughters Studio Gallery, The Seafront, Rossnowlagh FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Barry Britton Telephone: (086) 872 8770 E-mail: [email protected] 6 Website: www.localhands.ie BELTANY STONE CIRCLE, RAPHOE 9 Ciorcal Liag na Bealtaine, Ráth Bhoth

Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe: Journey back in time to the ancient ritual landscape of Beltany Stone Circle and ponder the life of the ancient farmers over four thousand years ago. Beltany Stone Circle, near Raphoe is one of Ireland’s largest and most enigmatic Bronze Age monuments. Evidence suggests this was a multi-use ritual site over thousands of years, possibly dating back to the Neolithic period. Join us on a journey back in time to the ritual landscape of the earliest settlers, the first farmers. The Stone Circle sits on top of a hill commanding views across a fertile valley dotted with ancient stone monuments, ponder what may have prompted the building of these lasting testaments to an ancient past. Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 12:00 p.m. Meet: Car Park, Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Mary Harte E-mail: [email protected]

10 BOOMTREEBEES

Caring for Our Native Honeybees: an informative afternoon where we look at what you can do to protect their future, a demonstration in making a natural home for honeybees and much more.

Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Tullyavan Lane, Buncrana FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Boomtreebees Telephone: (086) 269 8472 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.boomtreebees.com

7 BUNCRANA COMMUNITY LIBRARY 11 Leabharlann Pobail Bhun Cranncha

Bee Pollinator Information Evening: Save the bees! An information evening with local bee experts, whose pollinator plan featured on the cover of the National Biodiversity Data Centre’s booklet.

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue: Buncrana Community Library, St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Buncrana Community Library Telephone: (074) 936 1941 E-mail: [email protected] Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie

BUNDORAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY 12 Leabharlann Phobail Bhun Dobhráin

Exhibition - Crafts of the Past: an exhibition about crafts of the past. Watch as local crafters bring the crafts of the past to life. The Magh Éne Historical Society 2020 Calendar will also be launched on the night. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Bundoran Community Library, Station Road, Bundoran FREE Full wheelchair access Telephone: (071) 982 9665 E-mail: [email protected] Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie

8 BURTONPORT WELCOME CENTRE 13 Cumann Ionad Fáilte Ailt an Chorráin

Art Crafts & Maritime Museums: We have one of the largest art galleries in the Rosses and we have a wide variety of local crafts, gifts and knitwear. Local crafts exhibition. Not-for-profit organisation.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 10:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Venue: Burtonport Welcome Centre FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Burtonport Welcome Centre Telephone: (083) 446 5654 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bwcs.com

CARNDONAGH LIBRARY 14 Leabharlann Charn Domhnach

Journey Through History: Join historian Dessie McCallion for a walking tour of a parish in Carndonagh. A great opportunity to explore the history of the area. Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 10:30 a.m. Venue: Carndonagh Library, Public Services Centre, Carndonagh FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Carndonagh Community Library Telephone: (074) 937 3701 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegallibrary.ie

9 CARNDONAGH LIBRARY 15 Leabharlann Charn Domhnach

Margaret Cousins - Irish Suffragette: talk by Dr. Keith Munro on the suffragette Margaret Cousins.

Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 6:30 p.m. Venue: Carndonagh Library, Public Services Centre, Carndonagh FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Carndonagh Community Library Telephone: (074) 937 3701 E-mail: [email protected] Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie

CENTRAL LIBRARY LETTERKENNY 16 An Lárleabharlann, Leitir Ceanainn

Traditional Fair Fun Day: Come one, come all to the most fun around. Traditional Fair Day is coming to town. Stalls, games, fun and more. Laughter, cheers and smiles galore. Games include Hook a Duck and Three in a Row. Free indoor event - suitable for all the family. Everyone welcome. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Venue: Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Central Library Telephone: (074) 912 4950 E-mail: [email protected] Webisite: www.donegallibrary.ie

10 CENTRAL LIBRARY LETTERKENNY 17 An Lárleabharlann, Leitir Ceanainn

Pastimes from Past Times: Old School Fun Day. Come along for a fun and memorable day. Games include bingo, take your pick, play your cards right and finishes with music and dancing. Free indoor event. Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy entertainment from bygone days. Everyone welcome. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Meet: Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny FREE Booking Required Full wheelchair access Contact: Central Library Telephone: (074) 912 4950 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegallibrary.ie

COLGAN HERITAGE, CARNDONAGH 18 Oidhreacht Mhic Colgáin, Carn Domhnach

Surnames & First Names of Inishowen: Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh will deliver a lecture on the ‘Surnames & First Names of Inishowen’ together with music, song and storytelling. Seoirse is well-known for his diverse series of lectures on various subjects and patrons are guaranteed a rare treat when he presents his PowerPoint lecture interspersed with songs and stories from all over Donegal. He accompanies himself on nylon-stringed guitar - the accompaniment sounding almost harp-like at times. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Colgan Community & Resource Centre, Carndonagh FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Colgan Heritage Telephone: (074) 932 9377 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.colganheritage.com 11 COUNTY DONEGAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 19 Cumann Staire Chontae Dhún na nGall

Historical Field Day: Join guide Belinda Mahaffy and take in Sessaghmore Farm, home of Master Robert (Grand National winner in 1926), Market Square, Castlefin, the an- cient route to the Beltany Stone Circle and much more. Refreshments will be available after the Field Day (must be ordered before commencing field day at 3 p.m.). Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 3:00 p.m. Meet: Carnowen Presbyterian Church (on Convoy / Castlefin Road) FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Historical Society Telephone: (087) 226 1378 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalhistory.com

CRÓ NA MBRAONÁIN RED GROUSE SANCTUARY, FINTOWN 20 Cró na mBraonáin Tearmann don Chearc Dhearg, Baile na Finne

Evening Red Grouse Walk: an evening walk on Achla Mountain to seek out the elusive and protected red grouse. Numbers have declined by 70% countrywide over last 30 years. Learn what grouse feathers and spoor look like. Cró na mBraonáin is one of twenty-six projects participating in national ten-year Species Action Plan to nurture the survival prospects and rejuvenation of grouse numbers. Medium to difficult walk on heather-clad mountain. Walking boots essential. Walking stick, wet gear, cameras, binoculars as per choice. No dogs please.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 6:45 p.m. Venue: Shallogans, Fintown FREE Booking Required No wheelchair access Contact: Joseph Brennan Telephone: (085) 174 6771 E-mail: [email protected]

12 21 CUMANN STAIRE CLOICH CHEANN FHAOLA

Aifreann Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich: This is a sixth-century church established by St. Begley, the graveyard reputed to be the oldest Christian graveyard in North West Donegal. A place of worship for Church of Ireland from 1601 to 1834. Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 12:30 p.m. Venue: Reilig Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich, An Fál Carrach FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Cumann Staire Cloich Cheann Fhaola Telephone: (074) 913 5401 E-mail: [email protected]

22 DEE SHANNY

Sketchaton: Why not join us for a sketchaton on Magheroarty Pier? This event is fun and creative, where you can join practising artists and get a flavour of what plein air is like. Immerse yourself in the splendour of Donegal’s culture and heritage with pan- oramic scenic views to whet your appetite. No experience necessary, just bring along pencils , paper (and a stool if you prefer sitting) and join in the fun and camaraderie.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 a.m. Venue: Cafe Cois Farraige, Magheraroarty Pier FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Dee Shanny Telephone: (085) 191 0777 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pleineire.com

13 DISERT HERITAGE GROUP & INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SLIGO 23 Cumann Oidhreachta an Dísirt & Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Shligigh

Archaeological Excavation Results: Find out about the results of archaeological excavation at Disert in 2019 from IT Sligo’s Dr. Fiona Beglane. Reputedly this early medieval monas- tery was founded in the sixth century by St. Colmcille. The Disert Heritage Project is an ex- citing project focusing on the archaeological landscape in and around Disert graveyard, holy well and early medieval monastic site. Few people now come to Disert to seek cures from the well, but it remains a place of spiritual and archaeological significance and a spectacular location. The Disert Heritage Project conducted an archaeological excavation in July 2019 and this talk presents the first results of the dig - hot off the press! Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Bluestack Centre, Drimarone FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Disert Heritage Group E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.disertheritage.com

DONEGAL CASTLE – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 24 Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

Country Market and the Castle: Join us for our popular castle market day where you will find the finest of produce and crafts from Leghowney Country Markets.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Castle Telephone: (074) 972 2405 E-mail: [email protected]

14 DONEGAL CASTLE – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 25 Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

Medieval Family Fun Day: Family fun day with a medieval twist. Marvel at some medieval magic and enjoy pastimes from past times with storytelling, crafts and more!

Dates: Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Castle Telephone: (074) 972 2405 E-mail: [email protected]

DONEGAL CASTLE – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 26 Caisleán Dhún na nGall – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

Photographic Exhibition ‘Past Times’: a photographic exhibition from the 1800s to the recent restorations. See some never-before displayed photos of the castle. Dates: Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Venue: Donegal Castle, Donegal Town FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Castle Telephone: (074) 972 2405 E-mail: [email protected]

15 DONEGAL COUNTY ARCHIVES 27 Cartlann Chontae Dhún na nGall

Pastimes in the Past - Archives 20: Discover more about our ancestors’ pastimes and leisure activities with 20 items from Donegal County Archives’ collections. As part of celebration of 20 years of Donegal County Archives, the archivist will bring 20 archi- val items acquired over 20 years from the Archives collection and give an informal talk about them. Archives presented will include those with sporting, arts, tourism and festival themes. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Niamh Brennan Telephone: (074) 917 2490 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/archives

DONEGAL COUNTY ARCHIVES 28 Cartlann Chontae Dhún na nGall

Local Government 120 Exhibition: Celebrating 120 Years of Local Democracy in Ireland. Explore the history of housing, environment, planning, roads, libraries, culture and community services since 1899. Exploring the history and significance of local democracy in Ireland. Did you know that the first public houses were called labourers cottages, built 130 years ago? Do you know when women got the right to vote? What role did local government play in the Decade of Centenaries? What role do councils play today - roads, environment, housing, planning, libraries, culture, community, enterprise, tourism? Visit our unique exhibition, produced by local authority archive services across the country. Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: County House, Lifford FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Niamh Brennan Telephone: (074) 917 2490 E-mail: [email protected] 16 Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/archives DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY 29 Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn

Letterkenny Folk Festival 50 Years: Join us at an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Letterkenny Folk Festival. This exhibition will feature memorabilia from the years of the Lettekenny International Folk Festival. Come along and tell us your memories of the folk festival. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday, August 19 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays) & 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal County Museum Telephone: (074) 912 4613 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY 30 Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn

‘Traditional Boats of Ireland’ Exhibition: an exhibition of Dónal MacPolin’s collection of watercolours & illustrations documenting the splendour of our traditional boats and disappearing boat-building tradition around the Irish coast. The exhibition celebrates regional variations from County Donegal including the Drontheim, the Foyle Punt, Currachs from Bunbeg, Dunfanaghy, Owey Island, the Rosses and Tory Island as well as slightly different versions from counties Mayo to Waterford. Dónal’s extensive collection captures the craftsmanship, skills and intricacies of Ireland’s traditional boats and boat-building traditions. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday, August 19 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Saturdays) & 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal County Museum Telephone: (074) 912 4613 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum 17 DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY 31 Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn

Augmented Reality Heritage Hunt: We invite you to an interactive walk in Letterkenny to discover its history from a new perspective by using augmented reality technolo- gy and location-based gaming. Smart phone and data required. Donegal County Museum and University of Ulster invites you to take an interactive guided walk through Letterkenny and discover the town’s history from a different perspective. Using the latest augmented reality technology and location-based gaming, you will visit various historic locations and play interactive challenges and games. All ages welcome. Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 1:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal County Museum Telephone: (074) 912 4613 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum

DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY 32 Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn

VR: Capture the Past and See the Future: Donegal County Museum and Ulster University invite you to test our new game built into our Virtual Reality reconstruction of the fifteenth-century medieval St. Catherine’s Church in Killybegs. Ages 8+. The appli- cation of virtual reality technology to heritage sites is part of the on-going Connected Culture and Natural Heritage in the Northern Environment (CINE) project. CINE is a collaborative digital heritage project between partners from Norway, Iceland, Ireland and Scotland. The project is funded by the Northern and Arctic Periphery Programme. Dates: Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal County Museum Telephone: (074) 912 4613 E-mail: [email protected] 18 Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/museum DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM, LETTERKENNY 33 Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn

All Aboard - Railways of County Donegal: Join us in association with the Donegal Railway Heritage Centre for an evening of footage from around the county, chatting and tea. Donegal once had an extensive railway which ran from Carndonagh to Burtonport and from Strabane to Killybegs and Bundoran. Rail transport in County Do- negal was provided by three companies - The Londonderry and Lough Swilly Railway Company, (L&LSR), County Donegal Railways Joint Committee (CDRJC) and the Great Northern Railway Board (GNR). 2019 marks the 60th anniversary of the closing of the majority of the railway lines in County Donegal. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny FREE Booking Required Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal County Museum Telephone: (074) 912 4613 E-mail: [email protected]

DONEGAL G.A.P. HERITAGE & HISTORY GROUP 34 Grúpa Oidhreachta agus Staire GAP Dhún na nGall

Doon Fort Walk to the Past: Bringing the past back to life by a slow walk around the area where one of the monuments in the ‘Adopt a Monument’ Ireland scheme is located. Old games, pastimes & Ardara Camera Club exhibition will take place at the Dolmen Centre afterwards. Walking boots, rain gear, picnic/snack.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 2:00 p.m. Meet: Kilclooney Dolmen Centre, Portnoo Road, Kilclooney FREE Booking Required Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal G.A.P. Heritage & History Group Telephone: (087) 921 4206 E-mail: [email protected] 19 DONEGAL HERITAGE 35 Oidhreachta Dhún na nGall

Miseóg Trail: a walk along the Mullaghderg shoreline, hearing the story of a Sea Mine Disaster in 1943 and view the ruined homestead where lived Miseóg, a prophetess who foretold this disaster and other events. Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 11:00 a.m. Venue: Mullaghderg Beach Car Park, Kincasslagh Cost: €10 (Adult) / FREE (Child) Booking Required No wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Heritage Telephone: (083) 800 1959 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalheritage.com

DONEGAL PARISH CHURCH, DONEGAL TOWN 36 Eaglais Pharóiste Dhún na nGall, Baile Dhún na nGall

Fun Heritage Open Day at the 190-year-old church in the heart of Donegal Town. Browse through historical documents. Ring the bell and play the organ. Have a cup of tea. Activities for children too. Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Parish Church, Tirconaill Street, Donegal Town FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Parish Church Telephone: (074) 972 1075 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegal.raphoe.anglican.org

20 DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE 37 Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall

AGM & Launch of ‘The Phoenix’: AGM where members can hear about our work and ambitious plans for the year ahead. We will also be launching the latest edition of our railway magazine ‘The Phoenix’. Refreshments will be served. Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 3:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre, Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre Telephone: (074) 9722655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalrailway.com

DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE 38 Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall

Vintage Car & Tractor Run: The rally will start from Donegal Livestock Mart (beside mu- seum) and finish at Biddy O’Barnes where refreshments will be served. All types of cars and tractors welcome. Entry fee for vehicles is €20.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Livestock Mart, Donegal Town FREE Admission / €20 (entry fee for vehicles) Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre Telephone: (074) 9722655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalrailway.com

21 DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE 39 Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall

Drumboe - Donegal’s Favourite Engine: Come and hear about the history of Drumboe and other Donegal steam engines that operated here. There will also be an update on the planned restoration of Drumboe and its return to Donegal Station.

Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre, Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre Telephone: (074) 9722655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalrailway.com

DONEGAL RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE 40 Ionad Oidhreachta Iarnróid Dhún na nGall

Free Family Friday: a family fun day where families can come along and learn all about the Donegal railways. Free event including tours, rides on ‘Thomas the Tank’ and art workshops. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Donegal Heritage Railway Centre, Tyrconnell Street, Donegal Town FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Railway Heritage Centre Telephone: (074) 9722655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalrailway.com

22 DONEGAL TOWN WALKING TOURS 41 Siúlóidí Bhaile Dhún na nGall

Walking Tour of Donegal Town by a costumed guide. Learn about Donegal’s past. Hear about trade and emigration at the old quay, markets and fairs held on the Diamond and lots of other stories. Donegal has had a long and varied history, some of it turbulent! This one-and-a-half hour walking tour takes in the ruins of the Franciscan friary, four churches, Donegal Castle, the old railway station and if you are really lucky you might even spot a red squirrel.

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 1:00 p.m. Meet: Fáilte Ireland Tourist Information Office, The Quay, Donegal Town FREE Booking Required Partial wheelchair access Contact: Donegal Town Walking Tours Telephone: (086) 393 1415 E-mail: [email protected]

DRUMHOME HERITAGE SOCIETY 42 Cumann Oidhreachta Dhroim Thuama

Drumhome Heritage Walk & Reception at Brownhall Estate: The walk will start at the Rob- ertson School, Ballintra at 5.45 p.m. and proceed to the Brownhall Estate, a distance of 2.2 kilometres. There will be a tour of the house, a walk through the grounds, refreshments in a marquee accompanied by a programme of traditional music, song and dance.

Date: Friday, August 16 Time: 5:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meet: Robertson School, Ballintra Cost: €5 (Adults) / FREE (Child) / FREE (Concession) / €8 (Family) Full wheelchair access Contact: Drumhome Heritage Society Telephone: (074) 972 1827 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.drumhomeheritage.ie 23 43 DÚCHAS THÍR CHONAILL

Turas Béaloideas/ Folklore Trail: Siúlóid éadrom timpeall an t-aerfort is deise ar domhan ag eisteacht le béaloideas an ceantar álainn seo. Éist le scéal Cathlín Mhor, Banrion an Uaignis, seandálaíocht, logainm agus tuilleadh. A light walk around the perimeter of the world’s most beautiful landing strip while listening to the folklore of this scenic area. Listen to local folktales such as Cathlín Mhor, Banrion an Uaignis, shipwrecks, education, the Island of the Dead, archaeology, placenames and more. This walk will be delivered in both Irish and English. Dates: Friday, August 23 & Sunday, August 25 Times: 11:00 a.m. Meet: Carrchlós Aerfort Dhún na nGall / Donegal Airport Car Park Cost: €10 (Adult) / FREE (Child) Booking Required No wheelchair access Contact: Dúchas Thír Chonaill Telephone: (087) 800 1959 E-mail: [email protected]

DUNGLOE HERITAGE GROUP & DUNGLOE TIDY TOWNS 44 Coiste Oidhreachta agus Bailte Slachtmhara an Chlocháin Léith

Dungloe’s New Heritage Trail: In 1760, by stepping stones over the River Cloughan- lea, a new bridge, for the Great Road between Killybegs and Dunfanaghy was built and Dungloe was born. Join us in our newly-created Heritage Trail. Dungloe / An Clochán Liath goes back, in one way or another, to the seventeenth century. Its estab- lishment as a town began in 1760, with the bridge, Church of Ireland, the Dungloe Fair and, soon after, the Mill, forming its core. Growing in importance and population throughout the nineteenth century, it became a popular angling centre and marching band tradition developed from the 1870s. The Templecrone Cooperative Society formed here in 1906 and the International Arts Festival ‘Mary From Dungloe’ in 1968. Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 2:00 p.m. Venue: Ionad Teampall Chróine, Chapel Road, Dungloe FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Dungloe Heritage Group Telephone: (086) 122 0551 E-mail: [email protected] 24 DUNKINEELY COMMUNITY LTD. 45 Pobal Dhún Cionnaola Teo.

St. John’s Point During Second World War: South West Donegal was significantly affected by the events of WWII / ‘The Emergency’. They even left a mark in the land- scape. Come along and learn more about this sad but interesting time in our history. We will talk about the role of the Local Defence Force in monitoring the unfolding drama in the seas and skies around our coast. We will look at the war’s impact on the area, the carnage at sea as was evident from the wreckage and the bodies washed ashore. Who were the people and who did they leave behind? And finally, how neutral did we manage to remain throughout the war? Dates: Wednesday, August 21 & Friday, August 23 Times: 11:00 a.m. Meet: ‘EIRE’ sign at very end of St. John’s Point FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Dunkineely Community Ltd. Telephone: (085) 850 0081 E-mail: [email protected]

46 EALAÍN NA GAELTACHTA

An Gaoth / Abhainn Croithlí: Ag siúl an teorainn stairiúil idir na Rosann agus Ghaoth Dobhair, déanfar cur síos ar an abhantrach mar aon le hoidhreacht shóisialta, chul- túrtha agus dhúlra an cheantair. Déanfar cur síos ar an abhantrach, ón aois neoiliteach go ré órga na gConallach & oidhreacht shóisialta/chultúrtha/dúlra an cheantair. Cuirfear béim ar leith ar scéal agus thábhacht an bhradáin. A guided walk along the boundary between Na Rosa and Gaoth Dobhair will relate the story of early settle- ments, the Golden Era of the O’Donnell Clan and the social/cultural/environmental heritage. A particular emphasis will be placed on the role of salmon in the area. This guided walk will be in Irish. Dáta: Dé Sathairn, Lúnasa 17 Am: 11:00 a.m. Freastal: Carrchlós Paidí Óig / Páidí Óg’s Car Park SAOR IN AISCE Gan aon áiseanna do chathaoir rothaí Teagmháil: Ealaín na Gaeltachta Guthán: (074) 956 0100 R-phost: [email protected] Suíomh Idirlín: www.ealain.ie 25 FAHAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL 47 Comhairle Pobail Fhathna

Saving Saint Mura’s Cross: Guided walks of the historical village of Fahan will take place on the days stated. On Wednesday, August 21 at 7:30 p.m, there will be a talk by the local heritage group outlining the history, work done and future plans. Fahan walks will take in Saint Mura’s Cross, Agnes Jones’ grave, the graveyard, the home of hymnist Frances Alexander. We will then go to the Church of Ireland with a stained glass window by Evie Hone and the memorial to the victims of the Laurentic. We visit St. Mura’s well and the seventeenth-century Fahan House. All takes place in a gentle walk of circa two kilometres. Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24; Sundays, August 18 & 25; Wednesday, August 21 & Thursday, August 22 Times: 11:00 a.m. (Saturdays), 3:00 p.m. (Sundays), 7:30 p.m. (Wednesday) & 2:30 p.m. (Thursday) Meet:Car Park at Saint Mura’s Graveyard, Fahan. (Wednesday, August 21: Church of Ireland Hall) FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Fahan Community Council Telephone: (086) 804 2886 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fahanheritage.ie

FANAD LIGHTHOUSE 48 Teach Solais Fhánada

Yarn Bombing: Can you knit, crochet, weave or make friendship bracelets? Join us for a week of yarn bombing around Fanad Lighthouse to create a world of colour and beauty to celebrate Heritage Week. You can create on site at the visitor centre/café, materials provided, or come along and see what others have created. Dates: Saturday, August 17 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Fanad Lighthouse FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Fanad Lighthouse Telephone: (083) 809 1199 E-mail: [email protected] 26 Website: www.fanadlighthouse.com FANAD LIGHTHOUSE 49 Teach Solais Fhánada

Wild Child Day: Celebrate Wild Child Day at Fanad Lighthouse! Join us for outdoor crafts and games at Fanad Lighthouse (indoor option for bad weather). Let’s make seed bombs and create things from nature, as well as some outdoor games for family fun! Event is bilingual - English / Gaeilge. Bígí linn. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Meet: Visitor Centre / Car Park Area, Fanad Lighthouse FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Fanad Lighthouse Telephone: (083) 809 1199 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.fanadlighthouse.com

50 FORBAIRT DHÚN LÚICHE

Railway Walk / Súiloid an t-Sean Iarnród: Join us on a historic trail along the old railway line. Hear stories about the railway line, why it was built, who built it and the impact it had on people in the area. This is a looped walk from Dunlewey Community Centre to Trosc Gatehouse and back via Meenacreevagh. Approximately six kilome- tres on a mix of old track and tar road. You will get to see some of the beautifully built bridges and culverts along the railway line and the views towards Errigal are spectac- ular. You will hear stories about the building of the railway line and how it impacted upon the people of the area. Our guides are local and speak Gaelic and will conduct some of the talk in Gaelic.

Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue: Ionad Pobail Dhún Luiche FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Forbairt Dhún Lúiche Telephone: (086) 823 4449 E-mail: [email protected]

27 FORT DUNREE 51 An Dún Riabhach

An Evening of Storytelling & Song: Come along to this unique historical venue and enjoy a wonderful evening of storytelling and song.

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Venue: The Coffee Cup, Fort Dunree FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Fort Dunree Telephone: (074) 936 1817 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.dunree.pro.ie

GLEBE HOUSE & GALLERY – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 52 Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

21st Century Ireland in 21 Artworks is curated by Cristín Leach and looks at the island of Ireland since the turn of the century. Artists include Willie Doherty, Amanda Coogan and Mick O’Dea.

Dates: Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 25 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glebe House & Gallery Telephone: (074) 913 7071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glebegallery.ie

28 GLEBE HOUSE & GALLERY – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 53 Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

En Plein - Air Art Workshop: Join us for a plein air workshop in the beautiful Glebe Gardens and receive expert tuition and guidance. Please dress for the weather and bring your own materials.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glebe House & Gallery Telephone: (074) 913 7071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glebegallery.ie

GLEBE HOUSE & GALLERY – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 54 Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

Afternoon of Music, Song & Laughter: Join us for an afternoon of music, song and laughter with singer/songwriter, Brí Carr. Brí will be joined on stage by her father Barney and children Ben & Carla.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glebe House & Gallery Telephone: (074) 913 7071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glebegallery.ie

29 GLEBE HOUSE & GALLERY – OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS 55 Teach agus Gailearaí na Gléibe – Oifig na nOibreacha Poiblí

Wild Child Day: Nature Detectives, come join us for a fun afternoon making crafts outdoors and exploring the garden trail. A fun and family-friendly event.

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: The Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glebe House & Gallery Telephone: (074) 913 7071 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glebegallery.ie

GLENCOLMCILLE FOLK VILLAGE 56 Daonbhaile Ghleann Cholm Cille

‘The Road to Glenlough’: talk by Christy Gillespie on American artist and illustrator Rockwell Kent and the beautiful secluded Valley of Glenlough, Glencolmcille. Christy will give an update on his book on Kent. Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Glencolmcille Folk Village Telephone: (074) 973 0017 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glenfolkvillage.com

30 GLENCOLMCILLE FOLK VILLAGE 57 Daonbhaile Ghleann Cholm Cille

Hands on Heritage: Glencolmcille Folk Village invite you to see demonstrations of, and try your hand at, hand weaving, net making, spinning and carding, knitting, rope twisting and baking bread in a traditional pot oven. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Venue: Glencolmcille Folk Village FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Glencolmcille Folk Village Telephone: (074) 973 0017 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glenfolkvillage.com

GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 58 Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Bus to Upper Glen & Lough Inshagh: Meet at the Visitor Centre by 9.45 a.m. to get tickets. Walk either the Upper Glen Trail or Lough Inshagh Trail back to the Castle. Continue on the Lakeside Walk or get the bus to the Visitor Centre. Upper Glen (‘Bridle Path’) Trail (8 kilometres), Lough Inshagh Trail (7 kilometres) back to the Castle. Lakeside Walk (4 kilometres) back from the Castle to the Visitor Centre. Car parking available at the Visitor Centre. Access to Castle & Gardens via scenic four-kilometre walk or shuttle bus from Visitor Centre. No cars permitted to drive up to Castle. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs not permitted on bus, inside Visitor Centre or Castle (Guide dogs & assistance dogs accepted). Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 & Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glenveagh National Park Telephone: (0761) 002 551 Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie 31 GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 59 Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Craft Stalls at the Visitor Centre: pick up a beautiful, unique gift or souvenir from local artisans & craftspeople. Explore the exhibitions at the Visitor Centre, highlighting different aspects of Glenveagh National Park. Bookings for Glenveagh Castle Tour can be made at the Castle upon arrival. Castle Tour is free on Saturday & Sunday during Heritage Week. Normal prices apply at all other times.

Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 & Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Glenveagh Visitor Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Glenveagh National Park Telephone: (0761) 002 551 Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 60 Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Dark Daughter at Glenveagh Castle: step back in time to join Dark Daughter Produc- tions for a re-enactment of life at Glenveagh Castle during the Victorian Era, when Mrs. Adair was in residence. Book at the Castle upon arrival. Bookings for Glenveagh Castle Tour can be made at the Castle upon arrival. Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 & Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Glenveagh National Park Telephone: (0761) 002 551 Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

32 GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 61 Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Traditional Music Session at Glenveagh Castle: Enjoy the craic with local traditional musicians in The Orangery in the spectacular surrounds of Glenveagh Castle Gardens. Bookings for Glenveagh Castle Tour can be made at the Castle upon arrival. Castle Tour is free on Saturday & Sunday during Heritage Week. Normal prices apply at all other times. Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24; Wednesday, August 21 & Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Glenveagh National Park Telephone: (0761) 002 551 Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARK 62 Páirc Náisiúnta Ghleann Bheatha

Fun in the Forest: come along to our log cabin nestled in the woods of the Derrylahan Trail and take part in some activities to take you back to nature! This is a family-fun event for all ages. Come to craft seed bombs, observe the resident birds moving through the trees and explore the undergrowth for some creepy crawlies. Listen to the sounds of the woodland, look for its inhabitants and learn about some of the wildlife native to Glenveagh National Park. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Venue: Log Cabin at Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Glenveagh National Park Telephone: (0761) 002 691 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ie

33 INISHOWEN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP 63 Comhpháirtíocht Forbartha Inis Eoghain

Brehon Law - Shared History Project: talk by Martin Mellon. This project is support- ed by the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. Imagine a place where there was no police force and no prisons. Imagine a place where fairness was revered. Imagine living where the ultimate com- munity goal was to live in peace and harmony.

Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: An Grianan Hotel, Burt FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Inishowen Development Project Telephone: (074) 936 2218 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.inishowen.ie

INVER HERITAGE GROUP 64 Grúpa Oidhreachta Inbhir

Historical Talk on Old Inver Graveyard. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Old Graveyard, Inver Village FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Inver Heritage Group Telephone: (087) 777 7632 E-mail: [email protected]

34 IRISH LANDMARK TRUST 65 Iontaobhas Séadchomharthaí na hÉireann

Open Day at Railway Crossing Cottage: an opportunity to see the conservation work of the Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy a self-guided tour of this traditional restored railway gatekeeper’s cottage which is now available as holiday accommodation. Information leaflets about the history of the property will be provided. Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Railway Crossing Cottage, Gate House 9, Drumark, Donegal Town FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Irish Landmark Trust Telephone: (01) 670 4733 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www. irishlandmark.com

IRISH LANDMARK TRUST 66 Iontaobhas Séadchomharthaí na hÉireann

Open Day at St. John’s Point Houses: an opportunity to see two restored lightkeepers’ houses. Imagine life as a lighthouse keeper on a self-guided tour of these two houses, now run as holiday accommodation through Irish Landmark Trust. Child supervision re- quired due to the coastal location. Information leaflets about the history of the property will be provided. Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Clipper & Schooner, St. John’s Point Lightkeepers’ Houses, Dunkineely FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Irish Landmark Trust Telephone: (01) 670 4733 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www. irishlandmark.com

35 Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost 1 Photographic Exhibition of Kilcar AreaÁislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar Free Photographic Exhibition of Ardara & 2 Ardara Heritage Centre, The Diamond, Ardara Free Parish ‘An Arranmore Island Holiday 1889’ 3 Illustrated Talk by Seán Boner The Glen Hotel, Leabgarrow, Arranmore Island Free 4 ‘Past Times’ Photographic Exhibition 1st Floor Foyer, McElhinney’s Department Store, Ballybofey Free ‘Stranorlar Rural District in the 5 Revolutionary Years’ Talk Villa Rose Hotel, Main Street, Ballybofey Free 6 Oíche Airneáin – Social Night Valley Bar, Finn Valley Centre, Stranorlar Free 7 Preserving Your Old Photographs The Base, Railway Road, Stranorlar Free 8 ‘Meet an Old Surfbum!’ Britton & Daughters Studio Gallery, The Seafront, Rossnowlagh Free 9 Beltany Stone Circle: Guided Tour Car Park, Beltany Stone Circle, Raphoe Free Caring for Our Native Honeybees: 10 Information Event Boomtreebees, Tullyarvan Lane, Buncrana Free 11 Bee Pollinator Information Evening Buncrana Community Library, St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana Free 12 ‘Crafts of the Past’ Exhibition Bundoran Community Library, Station Road, Bundoran Free 13 Art Crafts & Maritime Museums Welcome Centre, Burtonport Free ‘Journey through History’ Walking Tour 14 with Dessie McCallion Carndonagh Library, Public Services Centre, Carndonagh Free ‘Margaret Cousins – Irish Suffragette’ 15 Talk by Dr. Keith Munro Carndonagh Library, Public Services Centre, Carndonagh Free 16 Traditional Fair Fun Day Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny Free Pastimes from Past Times (Booking 17 Central Library, Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny Free Required) ‘Surnames & First Names of Inishowen’ 18 Lecture by Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh Colgan Community & Resource Centre, Carndonagh Free 19 Historical Field Day in East Donegal Carnowen Presbyterian Church (on Convoy - Castlefinn Road) Free Evening Red Grouse Walk (Booking 20 Shallogans, Fintown Free Required) Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost 21 Aifreann Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich Reilig Tulach a’Bheaghlaoich, An Fál Carrach Free 22 Sketchaton Cafe Cois Farraige, Magheraroarty Pier Free Disert Archaeological Excavation 23 Results by Dr. Fiona Beglane Bluestack Centre, Drimarone Free 24 Country Market and the Castle Donegal Castle, Donegal Town Free 25 Medieval Family Fun Day Donegal Castle, Donegal Town Free 26 ‘Past Times’ Photographic Exhibition Donegal Castle, Donegal Town Free 27 Pastimes in the Past – Archives 20 Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free 28 Local Government 120 Exhibition County House, The Diamond, Lifford Free Letterkenny Folk Festival 50 Years 29 Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free Exhibition 30 ‘Traditional Boats of Ireland’ ExhibitionDonegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free 31 Augmented Reality Heritage Hunt Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free 32 VR: Capture the Past & See the FutureDonegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free All Aboard – Railways of County 33 Donegal (Booking Required) Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny Free Doon Fort Walk to the Past (Booking 34 Kilclooney Dolmen Centre, Portnoo Road, Kilclooney Free Required) 35 Miseóg Trail (Booking Required) Mullaghderg Beach Car Park, Kincasslagh € 36 Fun Heritage Open Day Donegal Parish Church, Tirconaill Street, Donegal Town Free Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Tirconaill Street, 37 AGM & Launch of ‘The Phoenix’ Donegal Town Free Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Tirconaill Street, 38 Vintage Car & Tractor Run Donegal Town Free Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Tirconaill Street, 39 Drumboe – Donegal’s Favourite EngineDonegal Town Free Donegal Railway Heritage Centre, Tirconaill Street, 40 Free Family Friday Donegal Town Free Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost Walking Tour of Donegal Town Fáilte Ireland Tourist Information Office, The Quay, Free 41 (Booking Required) Donegal Town Turas Béaloideas / Folklore Trail Carrchlós Aerfort Dhún na nGall / Donegal Airport € 43 (Booking Required) Car Park 44 Dungloe’s New Heritage Trail Ionad Teampall Chróine, Chapel Road, Dungloe Free St. John’s Point during Second World 45 ‘EIRE’ Sign at very end of St. John’s Point Free War 46 An Gaoth / Abhainn Croithlí Carrchlós Paidí Óig / Paidí Óg’s Car Park, Crolly Free 47 Saving St. Mura’s Cross: Guided WalkCar Park, St. Mura’s Graveyard, Fahan Free 48 Yard Bombing Fanad Lighthouse Free 49 Wild Child Day Fanad Lighthouse Free Railway Walk / Súiloid an tSean 50 Ionad Pobail Dhún Lúiche Free Iarnród 51 An Evening of Storytelling & Song The Coffee Cup, Fort Dunree Free ‘21st Century Ireland in 21 Artworks’ 52 Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill Free Exhibition 53 En Plein – Air Art Workshop Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill Free 54 Afternoon of Music, Song & LaughterGlebe House & Gallery, Church Hill Free 55 Wild Child Day Glebe House & Gallery, Church Hill Free ‘The Road to Glenlough’ Talk by 56 Christy Gillespie Glencolmcille Folk Village Free 57 Hands on Heritage Glencolmcille Folk Village Free 58 Bus to Upper Glen & Lough Inshagh Visitor Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill Free 59 Craft Stalls at the Visitor Centre Visitor Centre, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill Free 60 Dark Daughter at Glenveagh Castle Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill Free Traditional Music Session at Glenveagh 61 Glenveagh Castle, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill Free Castle 62 Fun in the Forest Log Cabin, Glenveagh National Park, Church Hill Free Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost 63 Behon Law: Talk by Martin Mellon An Grianan Hotel, Burt Free 64 Historical Talk on Old Inver GraveyardSt. Naul’s Historic Graveyard, Inver Free Railway Crossing Cottage, Gate House 9, Drumark, 65 Open Day at Railway Crossing CottageDonegal Town Free Clipper & Schooner, St. John’s Point Lightkeepers’ Houses, 66 Open Day at St. John’s Point Houses Free Dunkineely 67 Open Day at Termon House Termon House, Maghery, near Dungloe Free 68 Whale Watch Ireland 2019 Foreland Heights Car Park, Bloody Foreland Free 69 Whale Watch Ireland 2019 The Tower, Inishowen Head Free 70 The Heritage of Kilbarron Castle Marine Centre, Creevy, Ballyshannon Free Doon Fort Project: Talk by 71 Archaeologist Paula Harvey Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar Free Launch of Book of Photographs of 72 Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar Free Kilcar 73 ‘The Spanish Armada & Killybegs’ TalkSt. Catherine’s Well Car Park, Killybegs Free ‘Donegal Women in History’: Talk by 74 Historian Helen Meehan Carpet Factory, Fintra Road, Killybegs Free Lands of Éoghain Festival (Booking 75 Market House, Clonmany € Required) 76 Taispeántas Ealaíne ‘Solas’ Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Na Doirí Beaga Free Origins of Letterkenny Placenames with 77 Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny € 78 Reunion of Church Lane Residents Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny Free 79 Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Tour Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny Free 80 ‘The Life of a Prisoner’ Interactive TourOld Courthouse, The Diamond, Lifford € 81 Meet-the-Makers Art & Craftmaking Local Hands Arts & Crafts, Main Street, Ballyshannon Free 82 The Showband Exhibition Launch Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street, Bundoran Free Local History Heroes: Lecture by 83 Seamus MacAnnaidh Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street, Bundoran Free Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost Launch of Magh Ene Historical Society 84 2020 Calendar Bundoran Community Library, Station Road, Bundoran Free 85 Malin Head Heritage Exhibition Malin Head Community Hall, Malin Head € 86 Wild Flower Walk with Anne DonovanKillourt, Malin Head Free 87 Dry-Stone Wall Building Restoration Salthill, Mountcharles Free ‘Tamhnach an tSalainn in History’ Talk 88 by Helen Meehan St. Peter’s National School, Mountcharles Free ‘To the Waters & the Wild’ Children’s 89 McGlinchey’s Field Studies Centre, Sandfield, Ardara Free Event Newtowncunningham Orange Hall 90 ‘Past Times’ Exhibition Newtowncunningham Orange Hall Free Build a Miniature Castle (Booking 91 Newtowncunningham Orange Hall Free Required) 92 Orange & Green & In-Between Newtowncunningham Orange Hall Free ‘Reclaiming the Land from Lough 93 Newtowncunningham Orange Hall Free Swilly’ Talk ‘The Great Name Book of Inishowen’ 94 Talk by Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh Buncrana Community Library, St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana Free 95 ‘Traidisiúin na Farraige’ Event An Clachán & Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille Free 96 Battle of Scarrifhollis 1650 Raphoe Diocesan Archive, Sentry Hill, Letterkenny Free 97 Fr. Tommy Doherty Film & Archival TourRaphoe Diocesan Archive, Sentry Hill, Letterkenny Free Raphoe Photo Exhibition 98 & Vintage Tea Morning Volt House, The Diamond, Raphoe Free 99 Raking in the Years SVP Centre, Chapel Road, Rathmullan Free Rathmullan District Resource Centre, Coastguard Station 100 Enjoying Games from Past Times Road, Rathmullan Free ‘Art from the Shore’ Exhibition by 101 Cathal McGinley Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny Free 102 ‘Atlantic’ Exhibition Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny Free Event Venue / Meet S S M T W T F S S Cost 103 Ros Bán Open Garden Ros Bán Garden, 230 St. Eunan’s Terrace, Craigs, Raphoe Free Stories, Music & Traditions of Donegal 104 on Rosses Radio Dungloe & On-line Free Coastal Heritage Cruise (Booking 105 Kincasslagh Pier € Required) 106 Cleendra – Heritage Walk & Talk Ionad an Mhachaire / Maghery Community Centre Free 107 An Evening of Song, Music & Dance Sean Scoil Traigheanach, Dromlochdruid, Lettermacaward Free Wildlife-Spotting Boat Trip to Horn 108 Head (Booking Required) Portnablagh Pier, Dunfanaghy € LOP 76: An Hut ar Ghualainn a 109 Chnoic/Knockfola Scoil Mhin a Chladaigh / Minaclady School Free Free Admission to St. Connell’s 110 Museum, Glenties St. Connell’s Museum, Main Street, Glenties Free Straw Rope Making/Crafts/Traditional 111 Teach John Mhicí Bán, Milford Road, Carrigart Free Music 112 Poetry & Writers’ Evening Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure Free ‘West Donegal in Old Photographs’ 113 Talk by Mícheál Ó Domhnaill Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure Free Turas Niall Ó Dónaill (Booking 114 Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure € Required) ‘Ards Forest throughout the Seasons’ 115 The Art House, Dunfanaghy Free Exhibition 116 ‘African Dreams’ Art Exhibition The Art House, Dunfanaghy Free Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhann, Derryconnor, 117 ‘Ciall na Ceirde’ Event Magheraroarty Free Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhann, Derryconnor, 118 ‘Talmhaíocht na Táinte’ Event Magheraroarty Free ‘The Inishowen Workhouse’ Talk with 119 Archivist Niamh Brennan Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana Free IRISH LANDMARK TRUST 67 Iontaobhas Séadchomharthaí na hÉireann

Open Day at Termon House: an opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy stunning views and a self-guided tour of this restored eigh- teenth-century land agent’s house. Don’t miss the famine wall to the left of the house. Information leaflets on the history of the house will be provided.

Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Termon House, Maghery, near Dungloe FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Irish Landmark Trust Telephone: (01) 670 4733 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www. irishlandmark.com

IRISH WHALE & DOLPHIN GROUP 68 Cumann Míolta Móra & Deilfeanna na hÉireann

Whale Watch Ireland 2019: The Irish Whale & Dolphin Group invites you to their annual, free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland, as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch Day on Saturday, August 24. While there are no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the marine species that can be viewed locally. You should dress appropriately for the weather and conditions on the day and leave your pets at home. There are no boats involved, as all watches are from land. There may be a short elevated walk from the meeting point to your watch site. We recommend you bring binoculars, your sense of humour and refreshments for this three-hour field event. Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meet: Foreland Heights Bar Car Park, Bloody Foreland FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Irish Whale & Dolphin Group Telephone: (086) 222 3328 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iwdg.ie 42 IRISH WHALE & DOLPHIN GROUP 69 Cumann Míolta Móra & Deilfeanna na hÉireann

Whale Watch Ireland 2019: The Irish Whale & Dolphin Group invites you to their annual, free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland, as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch Day on Saturday, August 24. While there are no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the marine species that can be viewed locally. You should dress appropriately for the weather and conditions on the day and leave your pets at home. There are no boats involved, as all watches are from land. There may be a short elevated walk from the meeting point to your watch site. We recommend you bring binoculars, your sense of humour and refreshments for this three-hour field event. Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meet: The Tower, Inishowen Head FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Irish Whale & Dolphin Group Telephone: (086) 218 7242 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iwdg.ie

KILBARRON CASTLE CONSERVATION GROUP 70 Cumann Caomhantais Chaisleán Chill Bharrainn

The Heritage of Kilbarron Castle: Celebration of the heritage of Kilbarron Castle, a bardic school from the fourteenth until the seventeenth century, including a visit to the castle and a talk on the history / ecology of the coastal area.

Date: Sunday, August 25 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Marine Centre, Creevy, Ballyshannon FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Kilbarron Castle Conservation Group E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kilbarroncastle.org

43 KILCAR HERITAGE COMMITTEE 71 Coiste Oidhreachta Chill Chartha

Doon Fort Project: archaeologist Paula Harvey will present the findings from archaeological survey work carried out as part of the ‘Adopt a Monument’ Scheme and discuss conservation as part of this illustrated talk.

Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Kilcar Heritage Committee Telephone: (074) 973 8376 E-mail: [email protected]

KILCAR PARISH COUNCIL 72 Comhairle Paróiste Chill Chartha

Launch of a Book of Photographs of Kilcar: Join us for the launch of a book of photographs of people and places in the parish of Kilcar from circa 1890 to 2010. Date: Monday, August 19 Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main Street, Kilcar FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Kilcar Heritage Committee Telephone: (074) 973 8376 E-mail: [email protected]

44 KILLYBEGS HISTORY & HERITAGE COMMITTEE 73 Cumann Staire & Oidhreachta na gCealla Beaga

The Spanish Armada & Killybegs: a talk on the connection between the 1588 Spanish Armada and the historic town of Killybegs. Viewing of the commemorative stone plaque to these tumultuous European events.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 2:00 p.m. Meet: St. Catherine’s Well Car Park, Killybegs FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Killybegs History & Heritage Committee Telephone: (086) 262 7722 E-mail: [email protected]

KILLYBEGS HISTORY & HERITAGE COMMITTEE 74 Cumann Staire & Oidhreachta na gCealla Beaga

Donegal Women in History: historian Helen Meehan outlines this fascinating aspect of Donegal’s rich social history.

Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Carpet Factory, Fintra Road, Killybegs FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Killybegs History & Heritage Committee Telephone: (086) 262 7722 E-mail: [email protected]

45 LANDS OF ÉOGAIN 75 Tailte Eoghain

Lands of Éogain Festival 2019: This international conference including talks, walks and tours will celebrate Inishowen’s rich archaeological, cultural and historical importance here and throughout Europe. The event will be launched on Friday, August 23 by for- mer Ambassador James Sharkey. On Saturday, August 24, the fifth Inishowen Lecture will be given by Prof. Thomas Charles-Edwards, Oxford University on North West Ireland in Patrician Hagiography. This will be followed by a lecture by Dr. Brian Lacey on The Origins of the O’Doherty’s of Inishowen. After lunch there will be a heritage walk. On Sunday, August 25, Max Adams and Colm O’Brien of the Bernician Studies Group will give a talk which will be followed by a bus tour.

Dates: Friday, August 23 - Sunday, August 25 Times: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Friday), 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Saturday) & 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Sunday) Venue: Market House, Clonmany Cost: Contact Organiser Booking Required Partial wheelchair access Telephone: (086) 081 1523 / (087) 647 8183 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.landsofeogain.com

76 LEABHARLANN PHOBAIL GHAOTH DOBHAIR, DOIRÍ BEAGA

Taispeántas Ealaíne ‘Solas’: Rogha de chuid phictiúr Bernie Anderson agus Morag McCafferty atá spreagtha ag an chúltúr agus tírdhreach mhistiúil daite iarthar Dhún na nGall agus Albain. Beidh an taispeántas daite bríomhar seo a thaispeáint ag Bernie Anderson agus Morag McCafferty, dhá ealaíontóir cumasach atá loinnithe i iarthar Dhún na nGall. Donegal-based artists Bernie Anderson and Morag McCafferty present ‘Solas’, a wonderful display of colour and vibrancy inspired by the mystical landscapes, colours and culture of West Donegal and Scotland. Dates: Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) & 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Wednesday) Venue: Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair, Na Doirí Beaga FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair, Telephone: (074) 956 0862 46 E-mail: [email protected] LETTERKENNY CATHEDRAL QUARTER 77 Ceathrú Ardeaglaise Leitir Ceanainn

Origins of Letterkenny Place Names: Board the Tardis and travel back in time with Done- gal’s ‘Dr. Who’ Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh. Find out more about Letterkenny’s hidden history. Have fun and learn all about the origins of your town. The cat that accidentally set fire to Letterkenny’s oldest village. Why ‘Old Town’ cannot possibly be its original name. Did you know there is a district to the west of Letterkenny called ‘Sallaghrane’? Its original Irish words are hidden in this funny spelling. Do you think it means ‘Sally Trees against the Sun’ or ‘The Unslightly Swamp Ground’? We value your opinion. But do you know where ‘Milk Isle’ is? Clue: It’s near the Dry Arch roundabout. Maps, pencils and handouts provided. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 11:00 a.m. Venue: Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny Cost: €5 (Adult) / €2 (Child) / €10 (Family) Full wheelchair access Contact: Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Telephone: (086) 345 2457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.letterkennycatherdralquarter.com

LETTERKENNY CATHEDRAL QUARTER 78 Ceathrú Ardeaglaise Leitir Ceanainn

Reunion of Church Lane Residents: To celebrate funding from The Heritage Council, we are hosting a special reunion of all the former residents of the Church Lane for an evening of nostalgia and a trip down memory lane. Research has shown that in the 1901 and 1911 census, there were more than 100 people living on the Church Lane when it was a once vibrant community. Our project is much more that just buildings and we are striving to recreate that sense of community. We want former residents and their families or anyone else who has a connection with Church Lane including those who lodged in the houses whilst working nearby to take part in this very special evening. Date: Thursday, August 22 Time: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Venue: Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Telephone: (086) 345 2457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.letterkennycatherdralquarter.com 47 LETTERKENNY CATHEDRAL QUARTER 79 Ceathrú Ardeaglaise Leitir Ceanainn

Letterkenny Catherdral Quarter Tour: take a tour of the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter area. We will be visiting the various churches in the locality. Find out about the different people who lived on Church Lane over the past century. See on-going renovation on the historical properties that exist on Church Lane. Find out about the Cathedral Quarter plan to regenerate the street and surrounding area to create a vibrant cultural, historical quar- ter in the heart of Letterkenny. Discover the different people who occupied the houses on this historic street and their stories. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 3:00 p.m. Meet: Dillon’s Hotel, Main Street, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Telephone: (086) 345 2457 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.letterkennycatherdralquarter.com

LIFFORD OLD COURTHOUSE 80 Seanteach na Cúirte, Leifear

The Life of a Prisoner: experience the life of a prisoner in Lifford Gaol in nineteenth-cen- tury Ireland in this interactive tour where you’ll explore crime, punishment, the prison diet and much more. Drawing from prison reports and research, visitors will get a glimpse into the life of a prisoner in Lifford Gaol during the nineteenth century. To begin you’ll be sentenced to your own unique historic crime and from there you’ll experience first-hand the daily routine of a prisoner in this 60-minute tour.

Dates: Monday, August 19 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 2:00 p.m. Venue: Old Courthouse, The Diamond, Lifford Cost: €7 (Adult) / €4 (Child) / €5 (Concession) / €18 (Family) Full wheelchair access Contact: Old Courthouse, Lifford Telephone: (074) 914 1733 E-mail: [email protected] 48 Website: www.liffordoldcourthouse.com LOCAL HANDS ARTS & CRAFTS, BALLYSHANNON 81 Ceardaíochtaí agus Ealaíona Áitiúla, Béal Átha Seanaidh

Meet-the-Makers Arts & Craftsmaking: Local Hands is an arts & crafts co-op in Ireland’s old- est town. Come along and see artisans at work - woodturning, painting, ogham calligraphy, knitting, woodcarving, paper craft and pen drawing. When the economy of the country was at a very low ebb a few years ago, local artists Barry Britton & Barry Sweeny got together and decided to inject a shot of positivity into their neglected home town of Ballyshannon. They took over an empty shop and set up Local Hands Arts & Crafts as a collective of local crafters and artists on a co-op basis. Normally there will be different artists creating on differ- ent days of the week. But for this event all the artisans will be present & in full creative mode! Date: Monday, August 19 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Local Hands Arts & Crafts, Main Street, Ballyshannon FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Local Hands Arts & Crafts Telephone: (086) 872 8770 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.localhands.ie

MAGH ENE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 82 Cumann Staire Mhagh Éne

The Showband Exhibition Launch: an exhibition of stands, items and memorabilla from the Showband era. The exhibition is courtesy of Derry City & Strabane District Council and is being hosted by the Magh Ene Historical Society and Bundoran Museum. It is being held in Bundoran Community Centre and the exhibition will continue throughout Heritage Week. Exhibition will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, please contact organiser with any queries. Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 4:00 p.m. Venue: Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street, Bundoran FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Magh Ene Historical Society Telephone: (087) 766 3971 E-mail: [email protected] 49 MAGH ENE HISTORICAL SOCIETY 83 Cumann Staire Mhagh Éne

Local History Heroes: annual Fr. Paddy Gallagher Heritage Week lecture hosted by Magh Ene Historical Society. Author, poet and historian Seamus MacAnnaidh will present this year’s lecture examining the work of the clergy in recording and publishing local history. Fr. Paddy Gallagher himself will be one of the Diocesan Historians discussed. The event is being held in the Rougey Suite at the rear of the premises.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Bundoran Community Centre, Main Street, Bundoran FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Magh Ene Historical Society Telephone: (087) 766 3971 E-mail: [email protected]

MAGH ENE HISTORICAL SOCIETY & BUNDORAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY 84 Cumann Staire Mhagh Éne & Leabharlann Phobail Bhun Dobhráin

Launch of Magh Ene Historical Society 2020 Calendar in Bundoran Community Library. The theme of this year’s calendar is the presentation of rare and unusual historical photographs of Bundoran. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. Venue: Bundoran Community Library, Station Road, Bundoran FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Magh Ene Historical Society Telephone: (087) 766 3971 E-mail: [email protected]

50 MALIN HEAD HERITAGE GROUP 85 Cumann Oidhreachta Chionn Mhálanna

Malin Head Heritage Exhibition: a window into our past through local performers (singers, poets and storytellers), living history stories, a traditional local cottage kitchen, hundreds of photos and an in-depth study of Slieveban. Our exhibition aims to show the rich variety of our Malin Head heritage through our Living History stories, photo- graphs, information and items from the kitchen of a traditional cottage and an in-depth study of Slieveban based on the 1901 census. The exhibition will feature recorded performances by local singers and musicians and a display of material from local poets, artists, writers and dancers. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 18 Times: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Saturday) & 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Sunday) Venue: Malin Head Community Hall, Malin Head Cost: €2 (Adult) / FREE (Child) Full wheelchair access Contact: Malin Head Heritage Group Telephone: (074) 937 0478 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.malinheadcommunity.ie

MALIN HEAD HERITAGE GROUP 86 Cumann Oidhreachta Chionn Mhálanna

Wild Flower Walk: join our experienced guide Anne Donovan on a walk along the Killourt road where we will examine the flora growing there. Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 4:00 p.m. Meet: Killourt, Malin Head FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Malin Head Heritage Group Telephone: (074) 937 0478 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.malinheadcommunity.ie

51 MOUNTCHARLES HERITAGE & WALKING GROUP 87 Cumann Oidhreachta & Siúlóide Thamhnach an tSalainn

Dry-Stone Wall Building Restoration: a demonstration of dry-stone wall building by local expert Patsy McInaw, who will also talk about the history of stone mining in the area, and some different methods of building a dry-stone wall. Mountcharles (Drumkeelan in particular) has a rich history of stone mining and quarrying. It was the only area in the country where stone was ‘mined’ as opposed to being quarried. The restoration of the ‘Famine Wall’ at Salthill is an on-going project on which Patsy McInaw has been involved for a few years, ably assisted by local volunteers. Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Salthill, Mountcharles FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Mountcharles Heritage & Walking Group Telephone: (087) 978 5314 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mountcharlescommunity.ie

MOUNTCHARLES HERITAGE & WALKING GROUP 88 Cumann Oidhreachta & Siúlóide Thamhnach an tSalainn

Tamhnach an tSalainn in History: a talk by well-known historian and author Helen Mee- han on the history and heritage of Mountcharles (Tamhnach and tSalainn), the genesis of its name and its links to the Conyngham Estate. Helen’s talk will include information on the Turas at St. Peter’s Lough, the history of the local churches, indigenous cottage industries, stone mining, as well as local authors, poets and the myriad of characters from recent history whose names are woven into the rich fabric of the area. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. Meet: St. Peter’s National School, Mountcharles FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Mountcharles Heritage & Walking Group Telephone: (087) 978 5314 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mountcharlescommunity.ie

52 NATIONAL PARKS & WILDLIFE SERVICE 89 An tSeirbhís Páirceanna Náisiúnta agus Fiadhúlra

To the Waters and the Wild: this event is for children six to 12 years of age. There is a display of stuffed birds and animals, followed by a guided walk with activities to complete. Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee available. This event is for Wild Child Wednesday. It will go ahead regardless of the weather so dress in suitable clothing. Some of the activities are indoors. The location is at Sheskinmore Nature Reserve.

Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 12:00 p.m. Meet: McGlinchey’s Field Studies Centre, Sandfield, Ardara FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Emer Magee Telephone: (087) 646 8439 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sheskinmore.wordpress.com

NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT 90 Tionscadal For-Rochtana Pobail an Bhaile Nua

Newtowncunningham Orange Hall - Past Times: come along and see an exhibition of events that have taken place in Newtowncunningham Orange Hall over the years, from dances to District Court sittings. There has been a wide variety of events that have taken place within the hall over the years - come along and see what has happened!

Date: Monday, August 19 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Venue: Newtowncunningham Orange Hall FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Newtowncunningham Community Outreach Project Telephone: (085) 256 4460 E-mail: [email protected]

53 NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT 91 Tionscadal For-Rochtana Pobail an Bhaile Nua

Build a Miniature Castle: help build a Lego scale model of Burt Castle.

Dates: Tuesday, August 20 – Thursday, August 22 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venue: Newtowncunningham Orange Hall, Newtowncunningham FREE Booking Required Full wheelchair access Contact: Newtowncunningham Community Outreach Project Telephone: (089) 427 9814 E-mail: [email protected]

NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT 92 Tionscadal For-Rochtana Pobail an Bhaile Nua

Orange & Green & In-Between: come along to hear of the history of the fraternal orders that exist or have existed around Newtowncunningham - the Orange Order, Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Masonic. Find out about the origins, how they came to exist in this area and about their legacies. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Venue: Newtowncunningham Orange Hall, Newtowncunningham FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Newtowncunningham Community Outreach Project Telephone: (085) 256 4460 E-mail: [email protected]

54 NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT 93 Tionscadal For-Rochtana Pobail an Bhaile Nua

Talk – Reclaiming the Land from Lough Swilly: find out more about the reclaiming of the land from Lough Swilly during the 1800s and the building of the ‘banks’. Discover the struggles that took place to reclaim the land from Lough Swilly during the 1800s after the Lough Foyle & Swilly Land Reclamation Act was passed. Learn how the banks were built and how it changed the landsccape from Newtown to Burnfoot. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 8:00 p.m. Venue: Newtowncunningham Orange Hall, Newtowncunningham FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Newtowncunningham Community Outreach Project Telephone: (085) 256 4460 E-mail: [email protected]

O’DOHERTY’S KEEP DEVELOPMENT GROUP 94 Coiste Forbartha Dhaingean Uí Dhochartaigh

‘The Great Name Book of Inishowen’: a talk by Seoirse O’ Dochartaigh.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 11:00 a.m. Venue: Buncrana Community Library, St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: O’Doherty’s Keep Development Group Telephone: (086) 129 2582 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.odohertyskeep.com

55 95 OIDEAS GAEL, GLEANN CHOLM CILLE

Traidisiúin na Farraige: Southwest Donegal is renowned for its fishing heritage. Seafaring expeditions shaped the folklore stories, customs, sean-nós songs, traditional music tunes and the spoken tongue. Numerous scholars who conducted research in the region of Gleann Cholm Cille and Teileann during the twentieth century observed a distinct seafaring influence ‘blas na farraige’ on the dialect of spoken Irish. In acknowledging such a rich and varied maritime heritage, this event reflects on both past and present oral accounts of local fishermen beginning with a tour of ‘Teach an Iascaire’ in The Folk Village followed by a discussion panel in Oideas Gael.

Date: Tuesday, August 20 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: An Clachán agus Oideas Gael, Gleann Cholm Cille FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Oideas Gael Telephone: (074) 973 0248 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.oideasgael.ie

RAPHOE DIOCESAN ARCHIVES 96 Cartlann Dheoise Ráth Bhoth

Battle of Scarrifhollis 1650: come meet a soldier from the battle of Scariffhollis at Raphoe Diocesan Archive who will demonstrate the weaponry, costume and life as it was in 1650. Historian/Cartographer Tomás Ó Brógáin B.A. Hons. will bring to life the turbulent period in the North West from 1641-1650. Focusing on the Confederate and Cromwellian Wars and its consequences.

Dates: Sundays, August 18 & 25 Times: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Raphoe Diocesan Archive, Sentry Hill, Letterkenny FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Raphoe Diocesan Archives Telephone: (074) 916 1109 E-mail: [email protected]

56 RAPHOE DIOCESAN ARCHIVES 97 Cartlann Dheoise Ráth Bhoth

Fr. Tommy Doherty Film & Archival Tour: viewing of film footage by Archdeacon Tommy Doherty at the opening of Ard O’Donnell. What is the Diocesan Archive and its role within the diocese? A brief tour of our facility (library, museum and archive) followed by questions and answers.

Dates: Tuesday, August 20 & Thursday, August 22 Times: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Raphoe Diocesan Archive, Sentry Hill, Letterkenny FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Raphoe Diocesan Archives Telephone: (074) 916 1109 E-mail: [email protected]

RAPHOE TIDY TOWNS 98 Coiste Bailte Slachtmhara Ráth Bhoth

Raphoe Photo Exhibition & Vintage Tea Morning: photographic exhibition of Raphoe down through the years. Free Vintage Tea Morning from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, August 23 (donations welcome). Daily walking tour of Raphoe town from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Monday, August 19 - Saturday, August 24 Times: 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Saturdays) & 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday) Venue: Volt House, The Diamond, Raphoe FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Raphoe Tidy Towns Telephone: (074) 914 5692 E-mail: [email protected]

57 RATHMULLAN & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 99 Cumann Staire Áitiúil Cheantar Ráth Maoláin

Raking in the Years: news and stories around the fire – a favourite pastime in rural Do- negal before television. Come to the ‘raking house’, meet the neighbours and discuss the news with a mug of tae. Bring your own snuff! Pre-1950s dress recommended but not essential. Bring your musical instruments and your stories. Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Venue: SVP Centre, Chapel Road, Rathmullan FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Rathmullan & District Local History Society Telephone: (086) 084 6720 E-mail: [email protected]

RATHMULLAN & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY 100 Cumann Staire Áitiúil Cheantar Ráth Maoláin

Enjoying Games from Past Times: play the games your parents and grandparents played – skipping, hopscotch, marbles, chain-tig, rounders, red rover, statues, circle games and board games. Fun for all age groups up to under-90s. We will celebrate Wild Child Day with games not only for children but for wild parents and even wilder grandparents, aunts and uncles. This is a family event, an opportunity to enjoy with the children the games you played in the schoolyard, on the street or indoors round the kitchen table. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Rathmullan District Resource Centre, Coastguard Station Road, Rathmullan FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Rathmullan & District Local History Society Telephone: (086) 084 6720 E-mail: [email protected] 58 REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE, LETTERKENNY 101 Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach, Leitir Ceanainn

Art from the Shore: a solo exhibition by Cathal McGinley exploring the heritage, folklore, dinnsheanchas Inis Bó Finne island and its community. A culmination of a three-year residency, facilitated by the Regional Cultural Centre, where the artist split his time between residing on Inis Bó Finne and the mainland. McGinley is a significant player in the county’s art scene but what sets him apart from many other practitioners is his intuitive artistic practice. This exhibition is diverse, comprising of paintings, drawings, sculpture and film. Cathal’s work is attuned to ‘dúchas’ – it is timeless and utterly contemporary; simultaneously ancient and modern. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 20 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Regional Cultural Centre Telephone: (074) 912 9186 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.com

REGIONAL CULTURAL CENTRE, LETTERKENNY 102 Ionad Cultúrtha Réigiúnach, Leitir Ceanainn

Atlantic: a wide range of works from leading Irish artists selected to compliment Cathal McGinley’s Inis Bó Finne exhibition in Gallery 1. The work is drawn primarily from three Irish public collections – The Arts Council, Glebe Gallery and Donegal County Council. It features a wide range of works from leading Irish artists including Paul Henry, Louis Le Brocquy, Basil Blackshaw, Tony O’Malley, Sean McSweeney, James Dixon, Katrina Quill, Declan Doherty, Richard Wayman and Laura Fitzgerald. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Tuesday, August 20 – Saturday, August 24 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Regional Cultural Centre, Port Road, Letterkenny FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Regional Cultural Centre Telephone: (074) 912 9186 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.com 59 ROS BÁN WILDLIFE GARDEN, RAPHOE 103 Gairdín Fiadhúlra Ros Bán, Ráth Bhoth

Ros Bán Open Garden: a garden with a Celtic theme, displays of medicinal plants and educational posters of flora and fauna. A garden designed to encourage wildlife. Good walking shoes advised. Guided tour on the day. Take Mongorry road from Raphoe town centre. Take first right after 0.5 kilometres. Fifth house on right.

Date: Sunday, August 18 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Ros Bán Garden, 230 St. Eunan’s Terrace, Craigs, Raphoe FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Ann Kavanagh Telephone: (086) 080 5214 E-mail: [email protected]

ROSSES RADIO – GUTH NA ROSANN 104 Raidió na Rosann – Guth na Rosann

Stories, Music & Traditions of Donegal: Heritage on the Radio! Heritage Week themed programming - traditional music, showbands, marching bands, interviews and documentaries on vibrant local traditions, sports and pastimes of West Donegal. Rosses Radio is a community-run radio station playing music for all tastes, traditional, folk, country and showbands; talk shows on local sports, GAA, soccer and local history, including marching bands, a living tradition from the 1870s; interviews on a wide range of subjects with local personalities. Taking part in National Heritage Week for the first time. Pastimes-themed shows, history, music, storytelling and interviews with local personalities. Streama.com, liveradio.ie and other apps. Dates: Saturdays, August 17 & 24 Times: 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Venue: Dungloe, and internationally across the internet ‘airwaves’ FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Rosses Radio Telephone: (074) 952 2029 or (087) 185 7992 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rossesradio.com 60 SAOIRE MARA CHARTERS 105 Turais Báid - Saoire Mara

Coastal Heritage Cruise around Cruit and Owey Islands exploring the spectacular rugged coastline and Irish placenames, discovering past times and life on the islands while breathing the fresh sea air. Sheltered seating and on-board toilet. Complimentary tea or coffee. Access via concrete stairway with handrails. Bring rain gear in case of rain. Weather dependant. Advanced booking required. Dates: Tuesday, August 20 – Friday, August 23 Times: 10:30 a.m Meet: Kincasslagh Pier Cost: €25 (Adult) / €12.50 (Child) Booking Required No wheelchair access Contact: Saoire Mara Charters Telephone: (087) 987 0266 Website: www.saoiremara.com

SEAN SCOIL TRAGHEANACH COMMUNITY 106 Pobal Sheanscoil Thráigh Eanach

Cleendra - Heritage Walk & Talk: follow the scenic looped walk past Loch Aghnish to Cleendra where Paddy and Sally the Cope made their first home together. Learn about how their great venture began. Continue the loop back to Maghery. This walk passes some of Maghery’s interesting archaeological sites and features lovely views of the whole area. There will be a choice of ways back to Maghery, making it a walk of either four or five miles. The cafe at Maghery will be open for drinks and snacks before and after the walk.

Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 2:30 p.m. Meet: Ionad an Mhachaire / Maghery Community Centre FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Sean Scoil Traigheanach Telephone: (087) 635 2939 E-mail: [email protected]

61 SEAN SCOIL TRAGHEANACH COMMUNITY 107 Pobal Sheanscoil Thráigh Eanach

An Evening of Song, Music & Dance: one of the pastimes in our community in the past was a get-together around the fire, women knitting and telling stories, people singing or playing a tune and maybe dancing a bit . . . an oiche airneail. Sit around an open fire in our lovely old school which still boasts its original decor and join us in an eve- ning of informal talk, song and music. You might even get up for a dance! Bring your own instrument and join in with the music or sing a song. Tea will be served. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Meet: Traigheanach Old School, Dromlochdruid, Lettermacaward FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Bernadette Sansom Telephone: (087) 630 2774 E-mail: [email protected]

108 SEAS THE BAY Wildlife-Spotting Boat Trip to Horn Head: come and see the dramatic coastline of Horn Head. This is a Special Area of Conservation as it is an important nesting site to many of our rarest seabirds which are now in danger of extinction due to climate change and over-fishing. The spectacular cliffs rise 620 feet above sea level and are home to a colony of about 200 seals. In the summer months, dolphins and basking sharks often visit the bay. Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 6:00 p.m. Meet: Portnablagh Pier, Dunfanaghy Cost: €25 (Adult) / €10 (Child) Booking Required No wheelchair access Contact: Seas The Bay Telephone: (087) 613 6400 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.seasthebay.ie

62 109 STAIR / SEANCHAS NA nOILEAN LOP 76: An Hut ar Ghualainn a Chnoic. LOP 76 Knockfola - the story of men and events during the Second World War. The Coastwatch and Marine Service was the first line of defence along Ireland’s coastline during the ‘Emergency’ (1939-1945). Locals manned LOP 76 for the first time; this is their story. Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 7:30 p.m. Meet: Scoil Mhin a Chladaigh / MinaClady National School FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Vincent Breslin Telephone: (087) 391 2067 E-mail: [email protected]

ST. CONNELL’S MUSEUM, GLENTIES 110 Iarsmalann Naomh Conall, Na Gleannta

Free admission to St. Connell’s Museum in Glenties. Join us and explore our very interesting local museum. Dates: Monday, August 19 - Friday, August 23 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Venue: St. Connell’s Museum, Main Street, Glenties FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: St. Connell’s Museum E-mail: [email protected]

63 TEACH JOHN MHICÍ BÁN, CARRIGART 111 Teach John Mhicí Bán, Carraig Airt

Straw Rope Making / Crafts / Traditional Music: Teach John Mhicí Bán hosts an open house event from Saturday, August 17 to Sunday, August 25. On Saturday, August 24, a special event will take place including straw rope making, crafts and traditional music.

Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Venue: Teach John Mhici Ban, Milford Road, Carrigart FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Hugo & Margaret Boyle Telephone: (087) 251 5387 E-mail: [email protected]

TEACH NIALL Ó DÓNAILL, LOUGHANURE 112 Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Lóch an Iúir

Poetry & Writer’s Evening: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill is a heritage centre dedicated to the memory of Loughanure’s famous writer and lexicographer. All welcome, tea and biscuits free. The house where Niall Ó Dónaill grew up has been restored to create Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, a unique heritage and cultural centre which holds classes in Irish, art, dancing and various events right through the year. This will be an ‘open mike’ evening with a welcome to anyone who wishes to come and recite their poems, read their novels, short stories. The evening will be hosted by Eugene Mac Grianna who has almost single-hand- edly brought the house back to life.

Date: Monday, August 19 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill Telephone: (086) 389 9345 E-mail: [email protected]

64 TEACH NIALL Ó DÓNAILL, LOUGHANURE 113 Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Lóch an Iúir

West Donegal in Old Photographs: a talk and illustrated presentation from Mícheál Ó Domhnaill drawing upon his extensive collection and research on the early photographs of West Donegal, focusing on the Rosses and Gweedore. Old photographs can provide an insight into the daily lives and culture of people from the mid to late nineteenth century. Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, Lecturer, Folklore and Irish Language, NUI - Galway at Derrybeg has researched and collected old photographs of Donegal, in particular the Rosses and Gweedore, for over 20 years. His talk will cover the photographers, places and people photographed and insights into their way of life and culture. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Venue: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill Telephone: (086) 389 9345 E-mail: [email protected]

TEACH NIALL Ó DÓNAILL, LOUGHANURE 114 Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Lóch an Iúir

Turas Niall Ó Dónaill: a bus tour of the Loughanure area visiting locations associated with Niall Ó Dónaill, writer, historian, lexicographer and Irish language expert. €10 for the bus hire, tea, sandwiches and music. Niall Ó Dónaill (1908-1995) was born in Lougha- nure. The house he grew up in has been restored as a centre for music, Irish language courses, interpretative events about Niall Ó Dónaill’s life as a gifted historian (Na Glúnta Rosannacha), writer, translator and creator of the influential Fócloir Gaeilge-Béarla 1977. The bus tour will take in his birthplace, home, school and the places in Loughanure he knew well. After the tour there will be an opportunity to visit Teach Niall Ó Dónaill.

Date: Friday, August 23 Time: 6:00 p.m. Venue: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill, Loughanure Cost: €10 (Adult) / €5 (Child) / €5 (Concession) / €20 (Family) Booking Required Partial wheelchair access Contact: Teach Niall Ó Dónaill Telephone: (086) 389 9345 E-mail: [email protected] 65 THE ART HOUSE, DUNFANAGHY 115 An Teach Ealaíne, Dún Fionnachaidh

Ards Forest throughout the Seasons: a photographic installation of work exploring and celebrating the ever-evolving beauty of Ards Forest through the four seasons since 2014. The exhibition is a careful selection of photos that I think are particularly beautiful, inter- esting and evocative. In part of the installation, some of the pictures are integrated into a stone wall at the back of the gallery, with living ferns growing around them.

Dates: Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 25 Times: 9:15 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Venue: The Art House, Dunfanaghy FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Brian O’Doherty Telephone: (074) 910 0552 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arthouseireland.com

THE ART HOUSE, DUNFANAGHY 116 An Teach Ealaíne, Dún Fionnachaidh

‘African Dreams’ Art Exhibition: an exhibition of works inspired by travels in southern Africa but mainly based on experiences with the Transkei and the Xhosa people. Most of the works on show are large-format, chalk pastel drawings produced over a period of four/five years and a slideshow of selected photographs. In addition is a collection of block prints and cyanotypes relating to more recent travels in North Africa. Dates: Saturday, August 17 & Sunday, August 25 Times: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: The Art House, Dunfanaghy FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Brian O’Doherty Telephone: (074) 910 0552 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.arthouseireland.com

66 117 TOGRA FIONTAR & CULTÚR ULADH

Ciall na Ceirde: knitting, basketry and rope making provided items of use for clothing and work utensils as well as being a pastime. In traditional lives during the hours when the daily work was complete, they then turned their hands to craft. Whether knitting, basketry or rope making, these handmade crafts would also provide items of use for clothing and work utensils as well as a pastime. We will have a display of these beautiful handmade crafts and a demonstration of each from local craftspeople. As a Heritage Week event this is also part of the European Heritage Days. Refreshments will also be available.

Date: Saturday, August 17 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn, Derryconor, Magheraroarty FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Togra Fiontar agus Cultúr Uladh Telephone: (086) 739 3116 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rothamorantsaoil.ie

118 TOGRA FIONTAR & CULTÚR ULADH

Talmhaíocht na Táinte: In very recent years, traditional farming methods were used by many in this traditional community in the North West of Donegal. Turning the soil by horse and plough and reaping the harvest by hand was part of the everyday life of local peo- ple here. We will have a display of traditional farming life. As a Heritage Week event, this is also part of the European Heritage Days. We will be open to the public. Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will also be available.

Date: Saturday, August 24 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Venue: Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn, Derryconor, Magheraroarty FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Togra Fiontar agus Cultúr Uladh Telephone: (086) 739 3116 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rothamorantsaoil.ie

67 WEST INISHOWEN HISTORY & HERITAGE SOCIETY 119 Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Inis Eoghain Thiar

The Inishowen Workhouse: Niamh Brennan, Archivist with Donegal County Council, will be facilitating a talk on ‘Starvation & Survival - Inishowen Workhouse during the Great Irish Famine’. Date: Wednesday, August 21 Time: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Tullarvan Mill, Buncrana FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: West Inishowen History & Heritage Society Telephone: (086) 835 7224 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.buncranahistory.com

DERRY CITY & STRABANE DISTRICT COUNCIL 120 Comhairle Chathair Dhoire & Cheantar an tSratha Báin

The Walled City - 400 Years: Derry-Londonderry marks the 400th anniversary of the completion of Derry’s Walls in 2019-2020. Events for this anniversary include music, dance, historical/contemporary exhibitions, and workshops. Built 1613-1619 the Walls are the largest ancient monument in Northern Ireland. Derry is the only remaining com- pletely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of walled cities in Europe.

Dates: Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 25 Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Venue: Derry’s Walls FREE Partial wheelchair access Contact: Derry City & Strabane District Council Telephone: (048) 7126 7284 from Republic of Ireland E-mail: [email protected] 68 Website: www.walledcity400.com intro pages 2019.qxp_intro pages 2016 18/06/2019 14:57 Page 6

Heritage Awards The Heritage Council is once again 2 019 delighted to announce the Heritage Awards, showcasing the best of National Heritage Week and recognising the fantastic work of heritage enthusiasts across Ireland.

The 2019 award categories are as The Le Cheile San Eoraip Award follows: Did your event showcase heritage links with other places in Europe? Did you event highlight The Heritage Hero Award a person, place or event with a European Do you know someone who always goes the dimension? This award is open to organisers of extra mile for heritage? Nominate an individual events that best represent heritage links with or organisation who makes an outstanding Europe. contribution to the protection and promotion of heritage in your local area. Anyone can nominate a Heritage Hero.

The Hidden Heritage Award Did your event shine a light on Ireland’s hidden heritage? This award is open to event organisers who successfully explored lesser known aspects of Ireland’s heritage during National Heritage Week. All National Heritage Week event organisers can enter.

The Heritage Communities Award Did your event reach across your community? Maybe you worked in partnership with other community groups or encouraged young people to take part. This award is open to event organisers who brought their community together to celebrate National Heritage Week. All National Heritage Week event organisers can enter.

The Cool for Kids Award Did your event help children learn about and The closing date for entries is 20th September enjoy heritage? This award is open to event 2019 and entry is free. Recipients will be organisers who encouraged children and honoured at a Heritage Council Awards Day. families to participate in National Heritage Week. All National Heritage Week event Find out more at www.heritageweek.ie organisers can enter. 69 intro pages 2019.qxp_intro pages 2016 18/06/2019 15:00 Page 19

50 countries • 30 million visitors • 70 000 events

Did you know that National Heritage The pan-European nature of the European Heritage Days initiative brings Week is part of a wider European citizens together to celebrate Europe’s diverse and unique cultural Initiative? heritage and helps build awareness of our shared cultural connections.

The European Heritage Days (EHDs), This year we are celebrating the heritage of Arts and Entertainment. a joint action of the Council of Europe From Shakespeare’s sonnets to Insta-poets’ viral and the European Commission, are poems, court jesters to stand-up comedians, and the most widely celebrated archery to virtual reality gaming, European Arts and Entertainment heritage has transformed throughout participatory cultural events shared the ages, and has also transformed us, its makers, by people living in Europe. admirers and custodians.

Over 70 000 events are organised every year in order to help raise awareness of Europe’s common heritage and the continuous need for its protection. This successful initiative also creates new shared cultural heritage experiences, promotes inclusiveness and fosters creativity and imagination.

The 50 signatory states of the European Cultural Convention participate 70 in the European Heritage Days initiative. Making National Heritage Week europeanheritagedays.com part of a wider European festival! 50 countries • 30 million visitors • 70 000 events

Did you know that National Heritage The pan-European nature of the European Heritage Days initiative brings Week is part of a wider European citizens together to celebrate Europe’s diverse and unique cultural Initiative? heritage and helps build awareness of our shared cultural connections.

The European Heritage Days (EHDs), This year we are celebrating the heritage of Arts and Entertainment. a joint action of the Council of Europe From Shakespeare’s sonnets to Insta-poets’ viral and the European Commission, are poems, court jesters to stand-up comedians, and the most widely celebrated archery to virtual reality gaming, European Arts and Entertainment heritage has transformed throughout participatory cultural events shared the ages, and has also transformed us, its makers, by people living in Europe. admirers and custodians.

Over 70 000 events are organised every year in order to help raise awareness of Europe’s common heritage and the continuous need for its protection. This successful initiative also creates new shared cultural heritage experiences, promotes inclusiveness and fosters creativity and imagination.

The 50 signatory states of the European Cultural Convention participate in the European Heritage Days initiative. Making National Heritage 71Week europeanheritagedays.com part of a wider European festival! EUROPEAN HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Laethanta Oscailte Oidhreachta na hEorpa In Northern Ireland, Saturday, September 14 & Sunday, September 15, 2019 are European Heritage Open Days. More than 300 free events are planned with many private houses, public buildings, gardens, monuments and churches in Northern Ireland open to visitors free of charge. The theme for 2019 is ‘Arts & Entertainment’ which presents opportunities to explore the tangible and intangible elements of heritage of arts and entertainment and to learn about their history and architecture. A brochure of events can be obtained from the Department for Communities on (048) 9082 3238, by e-mail at [email protected] or consulted on-line at: www.discovernorthernireland.com/ehod Back Photograph: The County Donegal Heritage Office and Conservation Office of Donegal County Council in partnership with the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Committee, Dedalus Architecture and the lower Church Lane residents were awarded €200,000 under The Heritage Council’s Historic Towns Initiative. The initiative will support heritage-led regeneration on Church Lane, Letterkenny that includes conservation works to seven historic properties and benefits to the historic streetscape. The conservation works planned under the Historic Towns Initiative include roof and chimney repairs, installation of cast-iron rainwater goods, reinstatement of timber sash windows and doors, the repair of a historic shopfront using traditional materials and lime pointing/render of external walls. The works will be informed by best conservation practice and will be completed by November 2019. An Grianghraf ar Chúl: Faoi Thionscnamh Bailte Stairiúla na Comhairle Oidhreachta bronnadh €200,000 ar Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall agus Oifig Chaomhnaithe Chomhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhpháirt le Coiste Cheathrú Ardeaglaise Leitir Ceanainn, Dedalus Architecture agus cónaitheoirí i Lána na hEaglaise Íochtair. Tacóidh an tionscnamh le hathnuachan oidhreacht-bhunaithe ar Lána na hEaglaise, Leitir Ceanainn, ar a n-áirítear oibreacha caomhnaithe ar sheacht gcinn de shealúchais stairiúla, chomh maith le feabhsuithe ar an tsráid-dreach stairiúil. I measc na n-oibreacha caomhnaithe atá beartaithe faoi Thionscnamh na mBailte Stairiúla déanfar deisiúcháin ar dhíonta agus ar shimléir, cuirfear isteach earraí uisce fearthainne atá déanta as iarann teilgthe, cuirfear isteach saisfhuinneoga adhmaid agus doirse úra, cóireofar tosach stairiúil siopa ag úsáid ábhair thraidisiúnta, agus déanfar pointeáil/rindreáil aoil ar bhallaí lasmuigh. Cuirfear an dea- chleachtas caomhnaithe san áireamh sna hoibreacha agus críochnófar iad faoi mhí na Samhna 2019. 72 OIFIG OIDHREACHTA CHONTAE DHÚN NA nGALL

Is é ról Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, Rannóg an Chultúir, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall ná feasacht a ardú, eolas agus comhairle a thabhairt, beartas a mholadh, sonraí a bhailiú, taighde a dhéanamh agus an dea-chleachtas is fearr i dtaca le hoidhreacht Chontae Dhún na nGall agus Plean Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall a chur i bhfeidhm, i gcomhar le Fóram Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall. Tá Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall tiomanta chun ‘an oidhreacht a chur ag croílár an tsaoil phoiblí’ i gContae Dhún na nGall.

Más mian leat níos mó eolais a fháil ar oidhreacht Chontae Dhún na nGall, déan teagmháil le:

Seosamh Ó Gallachóir Oifigeach Oidhreachta, Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, Oileán an Stáisiúin, Leifear, Contae Dhún na nGall. Guthán: (074) 917 2576 Ríomhphost: [email protected] Suíomh Idirlín: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage

Gníomh de chuid Phlean Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall 73 COUNTY DONEGAL HERITAGE OFFICE

The role of the County Donegal Heritage Office, Culture Division, Donegal County Council is to raise awareness, provide advice/information, propose policy, collect data, conduct research and promote best practice in relation to County Donegal’s heritage and to prepare and implement the County Donegal Heritage Plan in conjunction with the County Donegal Heritage Forum. Donegal County Council is committed to ‘placing heritage at the heart of public life’ in County Donegal.

If you would like to find out more about County Donegal’s heritage, please contact:

Joseph Gallagher Heritage Officer, County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council, Station Island, Lifford, County Donegal. Telephone: (074) 917 2576 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage

An Action of the County Donegal Heritage Plan