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Heritage Week 2014 Event Guide County Donegal Event Guide 23rd-31st August 2014 23 - 31 Lúnasa 2014 Discover the past. Build the future Aimsigh an t-am atá caite. Tóg an todhchaí Clár Imeachtaí Contae Dhún na nGall www.heritageweek.ie Cover Photograph: The built heritage of our historic towns, such as Moville, makes a valuable contribution to our sense of place and identity, and to making our towns attractive places to live, work and visit. As part of the implementation of the County Donegal Heritage Plan, the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council in association with the County Donegal Heritage Forum and The Heritage Council is organising a lecture and workshop series to provide advice and information on the establishment of civic trusts in County Donegal’s historic towns in order to conserve our built heritage and the character of our streetscapes. Further details are available on the County Donegal Heritage Office website at: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage Grianghraf ar an chlúdach: Cuireann an oidhreacht thógtha inár mbailte stairiúla, ar nós Bhun an Phobail, lenár bhféiniúlacht agus lenár ndúchas, agus cuireann sí le mealltacht ár mbailte mar áiteanna le cónaí iontu, obair iontu agus cuairt a dhéanamh iontu. Mar chuid de chur i bhfeidhm Phlean Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, tá Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall, i gcomhar le Fóram Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall agus an Chomhairle Oidhreachta, ag reáchtáil sraith de léachtaí agus de cheardlanna chun eolas agus comhairle a thabhairt i dtaca le bunú roinnt iontaobhas sibhialta i mbailte stairiúla Chontae Dhún na nGall lenár n-oidhreacht thógtha agus carachtar ár sráid-dreach a chaomhnú. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ar shuíomh idirlín Oifig Oidhreachta Chontae Dhún na nGall ag: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage ‘Heritage Week’ in County Donegal lends support to the following initiatives: Tugann ‘an tSeachtain Oidhreacha’ i gContae Dhún na nGall tacaíocht do na tograí seo a leanas: 1 WELCOME TO ‘HERITAGE WEEK’ IN COUNTY DONEGAL National Heritage Week provides a great opportunity for people to experience and engage with their built, cultural and natural heritage. County Donegal is one of the places to be during National Heritage Week with over 90 events taking place throughout the county, over 20 of which are organised or hosted by Cultural Services, Donegal County Council. National Heritage Week is coordinated by The Heritage Council & Local Authority Heritage Officers with support from the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht and Fáilte Ireland. The success of Heritage Week in County Donegal lies with the many people, heritage organisations, museums, heritage centres and community groups that organise events to focus attention on the local heritage that helps to define County Donegal’s sense of place. The tremendous efforts (often on a voluntary basis) of these enthusiastic and committed people reinforce the reputation of ‘Heritage Week’ as a truly countywide and national event in the annual calendar. The County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council has compiled this booklet containing a selection of 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. Whether you’re a resident of, or a visitor to, County Donegal there are many heritage events to enjoy and inspire so be one of the ‘Generations Exploring Heritage Together’ during National Heritage Week this year! Joseph Gallagher Heritage Officer Updates on ‘National Heritage Week’ events are available on: www.heritageweek.ie A day-to-day listing of events and times is available at: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage 1 2 Fáilte go dtí an tSeachtain Oidhreachta i gContae Dhún na nGall Tugann an tSeachtain Oidhreachta Náisiúnta deis iontach do dhaoine sult agus tairbhe a bhaint as a n-oidhreacht thógtha, chultúrtha agus nádúrtha. Tá Contae Dhún na nGall i measc na n-áiteanna le bheith iontu le linn na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta mar go mbeidh breis agus 90 imeacht ar siúl ar fud an chontae, agus breis agus 20 ceann acu sin á reáchtáil nó á n-óstáil ag na Seirbhísí Cultúrtha, Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall. Tá an tSeachtain Oidhreachta Náisiúnta á comhordú ag an Chomhairle Oidhreachta agus Oifigigh Oidhreachta na nÚdarás Áitiúil le tacaíocht ón Roinn Ealaíon, Oidreachta agus Gaeltachta agus Fáilte Éireann. Bíonn rath agus ráchairt ar an tSeachtain Oidhreachta i gContae Dhún na nGall de bharr an oiread daoine, eagraíochtaí oidhreachta, iarsmalanna, ionaid oidhreachta agus coistí pobail a reáchtálann imeachtaí chun aird a dhíriú ar an oidhreacht áitiúil a chuidíonn le dúchas Dhún na nGall a leagan amach. Tá dea-chlú na Seachtaine Oidhreachta mar imeacht uile-chontae agus náisiúnta gach bliain ag brath go mór ar an tsár-obair (go minic ar bhonn deonach) a dhéanann na daoine díograiseacha dúthrachtacha seo. Tá an leabhrán seo, ina bhfuil rogha agus togha imeachtaí a bheas ar siúl i gContae Dhún na nGall le linn na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta, 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. Is cuma má tá cónaí ort sa chontae, nó más cuairteoir ar Chontae Dhún na nGall tú, tá neart imeachtaí oidhreachta ann le sult a bhaint astu, nó le tú a spreagadh, mar sin de, bí páirteach leis na ‘Glúnta ar spéis leo an Oidhreacht le chéile’ le linn na Seachtaine Oidhreachta Náisiúnta i mbliana! Seosamh Ó Gallachóir Oifigeach Oidhreachta Tá an scéal is déanaí i dtaca leis an tSeachtain Oidhreachta Náisiúnta ar fáil ar: www.heritageweek.ie Tá liosta de na himeachtaí laethúla, chomh maith le clár ama, ar fáil ar: www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage 3 ANNAGRY COMMUNITY HALL & DONEGAL COUNTY MUSEUM Halla Pobail Anagaire & Iarsmalann Chontae Dhún na nGall ‘Before I Joined The Army’ Exhibition: those from the Lower Rosses who died as a result of World Wars will be commemorated at a series of events to be held in Annagry Community Hall. The commemoration will begin on Monday evening (August 25) with an ecumenical service followed by the opening of a five-day exhibition run in conjunction with Donegal County Museum’s unique travelling exhibition ‘Before I Joined The Army’ on the contribution of Ulster men and women to the First World War. Dates: Tuesday, August 26 – Saturday, August 30, 2014 Times: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Community Hall, Annagry FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Jimmy Duffy Telephone: (087) 193 5066 E-mail: [email protected] ANNAGRY COMMUNITY HALL Halla Pobail Anagaire ‘Forgotten Sons: Remembering Lower Rosses Men Who Fell in the Great War’: this event will commemorate, for the first time, the Lower Rosses men who have died as a result of World Wars. A visual presentation and exhibition of personal items relating to them will be on display. Date: Saturday, August 30, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Venue: Community Hall, Annagry FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Jimmy Duffy Telephone: (087) 193 5066 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.annagrycommunity.com 3 4 AN tSEAN BHEAIRIC, FALCARRAGH An tSean Bheairic, An Fál Carrach Cloughaneely Heritage in 10 Items: an exhibition featuring ten things of importance to the heritage of Cloughaneely. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Venue: An tSean Bheairic, Falcarragh FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: An tSean Bheairic Telephone: (074) 918 0655 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.falcarraghvisitorcentre.com AN TAISCE – DONEGAL ASSOCIATION An Taisce – Cumann Dhún na nGall Guided Heritage Walk in Ramelton: Deirdra Friel, local historian will be the guide. Ramelton: ‘The Holy City’ of eight churches, Makemie, industries, the port, sportsmen and much more. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Meet: Gamble Square, Ramelton FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Noel Foley Telephone: (087) 251 5525 E-mail: [email protected] 5 BALLYBOFEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY Leabharlann Phobail Bhealach Féich A Decade of Change: Donegal and Ireland 1912-1923: exhibition of a document study pack produced by Donegal County Archives. Dates: Tuesday, August 26 - Friday, August 29, 2014 Times: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Tuesday); 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Wednesday & Friday) & 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Thursday) Venue: Ballybofey Community Library, Navenney Street, Ballybofey FREE Full Wheelchair Access Contact: Eva Browne Telephone: (074) 917 5384 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.donegallibrary.ie BALLYBOFEY, STRANORLAR & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Cumann Staire Cheantar Bhealach Féich & Shrath an Urláir Local Historical Exhibition: an exhibition of historical artefacts and records from Ballybofey, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Venue: Butt Hall, Main Street, Ballybofey FREE Full wheelchair access Contact: Ballybofey, Stranorlar & District Historical Society Telephone: (074) 913 1353 / (087) 278 8291 E-mail: [email protected] 5 6 BIRDWATCH IRELAND Cairde Éanlaith Éireann Heritage Walk: a guided walk taking in the cultural and wildlife highlights of the island, to include the work BirdWatch Ireland is doing for corncrakes, with the help of Heritage Council funding. Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Meet: Outside Harbour View Hotel, Tory Island FREE No wheelchair access Contact: Anita Donaghy Telephone: (074) 912 9905 E-mail: [email protected] BUNCRANA COMMUNITY LIBRARY Leabharlann Phobail Bhun Cranncha Photographic Exhibition: Buncrana Camera Club will present their latest photographic exhibition. Come along and see the beautiful photographs celebrating our natural heritage. Date: Saturday, August 23, 2014 Time: 10:30 a.m.
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