Donegal

Donegal

JAILBREAK 1916 - Live Escape RoomJAILBREAK 1916 is a Live Escape Room that challenges visitors to escape from a locked cell in just60 minutes using only the historic clues and puzzles that are hidden inside the cell.Venue: The Old Courthouse LiffordCost Adult: €8Cost Child: €8Organiser: The Old Courthouse LiffordEmail: liffordoldcourthouse@gmail.comTelephone: 074 91 41733Website: liffordoldcourthouse.comBooking Required: YesDates: 22nd August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 9:30AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM , 27thAugust 9:30 AM to 16:30 PM

Ros Bán Wildlife Open GardenA garden with a Celtic theme, displays of medicinal plants, and educational posters of flora andfauna. A garden designed to encourage wildlife. Good walking shoes advised. Guided Tour on theday.Venue: Ros Bán GardenCost: FreeOrganiser: Ann KavanaghEmail: rosbangarden@gmail.comTelephone: 086.0805214Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Whale Watch Ireland 2016You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.Venue: Foreland Heights bar car parkCost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupEmail: selchiesailing@yahoo.ieTelephone: 086 2223328Website: www.iwdg.ie

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Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Whale Watch Ireland 2016You are invited to join the IWDG for a free and guided land-based whale watch at a local headland,as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch day.Venue: Malin Signal TowerCost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupEmail: ronan.mclaughlin@yahoo.comTelephone: 086 3893154Website: www.iwdg.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Glass Quarry Muckish MountainWalk the Miners Path, to the Quarry on Muckish Mountain, Learn about the history of the quarryingof the sand for the production of glass. Please Note: Not suitable for the Faint hearted, steep walk.Venue: Doe Cemetery Creeslough.Cost Adult: €5.00Organiser: Walking DonegalEmail: info@walkingdonegal.netTelephone: 074 91 65443Website: www.walkingdonegal.netBooking Required: YesDates: 27th August 10:30 AM to 13:30 PM

County Donegal in 1916: Our StoryFascinating exhibition exploring major events of 1916, both national and international from aDonegal perspective, offering a glimpse of everyday life in the county in this pivotal year.Venue: Donegal County MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseumBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 10:00AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 26thAugust 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM

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Little Stories, Little PrintsAlmost 50 Printmakers from around Ireland participated in this project to create awareness of littleknown events or incidents during or around the Easter Rising 1916.Venue: Donegal County MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 22nd August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 10:00AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 26thAugust 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 16:30 PM

Heritage Hunters history exhibition1916 history exhibition by junior local history group.Venue: Carndonagh Community libraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Carndonagh Community libraryEmail: carndonagh@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749373701Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:30 PM

Picturing Derry - A SelectionA selection of work from a major group photographic exhibition, featuring some of the most iconicimages of the Troubles in Derry City.Venue: Regional Cultural CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Regional Cultural CentreEmail: sean.hannigan@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: (074) 912 9186Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27thAugust 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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Heritage DayFree guided Tours of MuseumVenue: St. Connell's Museum and Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: St. Connell's Museum and Heritage CentreEmail: annettebreslin@eircom.netTelephone: 087-6542203Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 12:00 PM to 17:00 PM

The Look of the IrishThe look of The Irish is a portrait exhibition examines "Irishness" through the eyes of Irish artistsover the past 100 years. Featuring William Orphen, Robert Ballagh & Derek Hill.Venue: The Glebe House & GalleryCost: FreeOrganiser: The Glebe House & Gallery (OPW)Email: glebegallery@opw.ieTelephone: 074 9137071Website: www.glebegallery.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 18:30 PM

Our Story; Donegal and the Easter Rising ExhibitionThis exhibition to commemorate the 1916 Rising will run throughout the month of August duringlibrary opening times. www.donegallibrary.ieVenue: Bundoran Community LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Bundoran Community LibraryEmail: bundoran@donegalibrary.ieTelephone: 0719829665Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:30 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 24th August 12:30PM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 27thAugust 10:00 AM to 14:30 PM

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Loose Ends - Willie Doherty‘Loose Ends’ is a major new art project by world-renowned Derry/Donegal artist Willie Doherty,commissioned by Donegal County Council, which explores the legacy of the 1916 Easter Rising.Venue: Regional Cultural CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Regional Cultural CentreEmail: sean.hannigan@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: (074) 912 9186Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27thAugust 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Milford Life in 100 yearsPicture display of life in Milford over the last 100 years.Venue: Milford Community LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Milford Community LibraryEmail: milford@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 074 91 53927Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM , 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 12:00PM to 19:30 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 27thAugust 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM

Of Land and SeaArt Exhibition featuring Inishowen artist Sinead Smyth. Sinead is an Irish Contemporary artistpainting mainly in oils, creating portraits and landscapes which interpret the energy of the land.Venue: Tullyarvan MillCost: FreeOrganiser: Tullyarvan Mill ProjectEmail: info@tullyarvanmill.comTelephone: 0749361613Website: www.tullyarvanmill.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 18:30 PM to 20:00 PM , 22nd August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 9:30AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM , 26thAugust 9:30 AM to 16:00 PM

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Music in the Ink!Celebrating 40 years of Barry Britton's world famous folk music posters. Come along & meet theartist & view celtic art being created. Join him for a cup of tea & some cake!Venue: Local Hands Arts & CraftsCost: FreeOrganiser: Barry BrittonEmail: barrybrittondesign@gmail.comTelephone: 086 8728770Website: www.localhands.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Exhibitions: 'An Scéal s’againne: Dún na nGall agus Éirí Amach na Cásca' and 'Local Heroes WWI'HSE Civil Registration are hosting two exhibitions on loan from Donegal County Museum - Donegaland the Easter Rising, and Donegal Local Heroes in WWI.Venue: Civil Registration Service Tirconaill House LetterkennyCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/Booking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM , 23rd August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 9:15AM to 16:30 PM , 25th August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM , 26th August 9:15 AM to 16:30 PM

From Donegal to the SommeA series of artifacts will be on display at the Monreagh Heritage Centre to commemorate the menand woman from Donegal who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Battle of the Somme.Venue: Monreagh Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Monreagh Heritage CentreEmail: office@monreagh.netTelephone: 074 9140708Website: www.monreagh.netBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 15:00 PM

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Pop up museum- 100 years of Buncrana's TreasuresHelp create a unique pop up local museum. For one morning only, bring your own treasures orartefacts spanning the past 100 years along to the library and share their story.Venue: Buncrana Community LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Buncrana Community LibraryEmail: buncrana@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 074 9361941Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Buncrana through the years- Photographic ExhibitionThe library is delighted to have the Miller Collection in residence for the week. The exhibition willlook at old photographs of Buncrana spanning the past 100 years. A unique opportunity for all.Venue: Buncrana Community LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Buncrana Community LibraryEmail: buncrana@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 074 9361941Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM , 24th August 12:30 PM to 20:00 PM , 25th August 9:30AM to 17:30 PM , 26th August 9:30 AM to 17:30 PM

Over 100 Years, Rosses Marching BandsA celebrating of over 100 years of marching bands in the Rosses, with a historical exhibition ofphotographs, uniforms, musical instruments, news items and video clipsVenue: Ionad Teampall ChróineCost: FreeOrganiser: Ionad Teampall ChróineEmail: theionad@eircom.netTelephone: 0749522198Booking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Photographic and Historical item exhibitionAn exhibition of old photographs and curiosities of and from the Finn Valley area. The launch of ourthird historical annual.

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Venue: Butt Hall atriumCost: FreeOrganiser: Ballybofey and stranorlar and district historical societyEmail: gpdoherty@eircom.netTelephone: 086 7355536Booking Required: NoDates: 26th August 13:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Saltwater in the Ink!Celebrating over 40 years of Barry Britton's world famous surfing posters at his studio overlookingthe beach. Meet the artist & see celtic art being created. Join him for tea & cake.Venue: Britton & Daughters Studio GalleryCost: FreeOrganiser: Barry BrittonEmail: barrybrittondesign@gmail.comTelephone: 086 8728770Website: www.localhands.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 26th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Local History Exhibition and Artefacts DisplayThe Exhibition focusses on the History of the Old Abbey, however artefacts on display will be ofinterest to all age groups. Please come along and bring your children to this family fun event.Venue: Community Hall KilmacrennanCost: FreeOrganiser: Kilmacrennan Abbey Preservation SocietyEmail: abbeypreservationsociety@gmail.comTelephone: 087 3450784Website: www.kilmacrennanregeneration.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 20:00 PM

History of our CommunityFull photographic exhibition of the Castlefin and Doneyloop areas dating back to the beginning ofthe last century. Come along and take a step back in time / see the beautiful heritage of our past.Venue: St. Marys hall, CastlefinCost: FreeOrganiser: Brid McGrenra, Urney and Castlefin pastoral CouncilEmail: Bridmcgrenra@yahoo.comTelephone: 087 6383560

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Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM

100 years of Heritage in the Cathedral Quarter1. The story of Private Michael Doherty (a short play) 2. Fashion and make up through the ages - apresentation from Beauty Salon G&G 3. Music from the Edwardian period.Venue: Dillon's HotelCost: FreeOrganiser: Cathedral Quarter LetterkennyEmail: donnanharvey@hotmail.comTelephone: 0863452457Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Disert Heritage DayFind out about the fascinating history and recent archaeological work at the prehistoric and earlymonastic site of Disert. Come to this day of walks, talks and exhibitions.Venue: Bluestack CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Disert Heritage Group / IT SligoEmail: disertheritageproject@gmail.comWebsite: http://disertheritage.com/Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 10:00 AM to 14:00 PM

Children's Arts & CraftsChildren's Arts and Crafts afternoon in the beautiful gardens of the Glebe House & Gallery.Venue: The Glebe House & GalleryCost: FreeOrganiser: The Glebe House & Gallery (OPW)Email: glebegallery@opw.ieTelephone: 074 91 37071Website: www.glebegallery.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 15:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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Cathedral Quarter Heritage Treasure HuntThe treasure hunt will have questions based on the history of the Cathedral Quarter. Successfullyanswering the questions will lead to the treasures hidden within the Cathedral Quarter.Venue: Dillon's HotelCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: €3.00Organiser: Cathedral Quarter LetterkennyEmail: donnanharvey@hotmail.comTelephone: 0863452457Website: https://www.instagram.com/cathedralquarterletterkenny/Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 18:30 PM to 20:00 PM

'100 Years of Fun': Family Fun Day and Archaeology for KidsJoin us this NHW for our the award winning Family Fun Day/Archaeology for Kids. Events begin atthe Exchange at 1.30 pm. There will be games, painting, dressing up and of course a trip to thebeach!Venue: The ExchangeCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: +353 (0)74 9362572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:30 PM to 16:30 PM

'100 Years of Fun': Family Fun Day and Archaeology for KidsPop along and enjoy West Inishowen History & Heritage Society's award winning Family Fun Day &Archaeology for Kids events. Kids of all ages can enjoy handcrafts/painting/games and more.Venue: The ExchangeCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: (074) 936 2572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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Traditional musicTraditional music.Venue: GLENVEAGH CASTLECost: FreeOrganiser: GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARKEmail: glenveaghbooking@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 076 100 2551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 13:00PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Birds of PreyBirds of Prey display. Get your picture taken with one of our beautiful birds of prey.Venue: Glenveagh Castle LawnCost: FreeOrganiser: Glenveagh National ParkEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 076 1002551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 13:00PM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Family Open DayExplore the historic church at the heart of Donegal Town. Treasure hunts for all ages. Historydisplay. Play the organ and ring the bell. Refreshments and friendly guides throughout the afternoon.Venue: Donegal Parish ChurchCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal Parish ChurchEmail: donegal@raphoe.anglican.orgTelephone: 0749721075Website: www.donegal.raphoe.anglican.org/heritage-week-2016Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Children's Storytelling at Donegal CastleChildren's Storytelling at Donegal Castle and Family Fun Day out.Venue: Donegal Castle

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Cost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal CastleEmail: donegalcastle@opw.ieTelephone: 0749722405Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM

Medieval day at Donegal castleMedieval Fun day at Donegal Castle with children's magician and treasure trail and fun facts.Venue: Donegal castleCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal CastleEmail: donegalcastle@opw.ieTelephone: 0749722405Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 11:00 AM to 4:00 AM

Steam SundayThe "Duchess of Difflin" Steam Engine will be puffing around the glorious gardens. With her coachespainted in the livery of the "Wee Donegal", young and old can enjoy a nostalgicVenue: StationCost Adult: €6.00Cost Child: €4.00Cost Concession: Under 3's FreeOrganiser: Oakfield ParkEmail: gardens@oakfieldpark.comTelephone: 074 91 73068Website: www.oakfieldpark.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 12:00 PM to 18:00 PM

The Shadow on the Wall - Flann O'BrienThe Shadow on the Wall An exhibition of painting, drawing, lithography, photography & video byEdward O'Kane and David O'Kane to commemorate the writer Flann O'Brien/Brian O'Nolan(1911-1966)Venue: Cavanacor Gallery, Cavancor HouseCost: FreeOrganiser: Edward O'KaneEmail: art@cavanacorgallery.ieTelephone: 0749141143

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Website: www.cavanacorgallery.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 22nd August 14:00PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 25thAugust 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00PM , 28th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Shamrock & Thistle FestivalThe Glebe House & Gallery in association with the Ulster Scots Society presents a wonderfulcelebration of Irish and Ulster Scots culture through dance, music, rhyme, storytelling and song.Venue: The Glebe House & GalleryCost: FreeOrganiser: The Glebe House & Gallery (OPW)Email: glebegallery@opw.ieTelephone: 074 91 37071Website: www.glebegallery.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 15:00 PM to 17:30 PM

Lá Oscailte ag Teach Mhicí Mhic GabhainnLá Oscailte saor in aisce ag Teach Mhicí Mhic Gabhainn. Eolas ar fáil faoi saol agus saothar an tÚdarMicí Mac Gabhann agus a theaglach. An scannán - Rotha Mór an tSaoil - ar taispeáint.Venue: Teach Mhicí Mhic GabhainnCost: FreeOrganiser: Teach Mhicí Mhic GabhainnEmail: rothamorantsaoil@gmail.comTelephone: 0877561787Website: www.rothamorantsaoil.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM

Cutting the Corn in MarameelanThe Boyle Family and Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann invite you to come and enjoy a uniqueexperience. An opportunity not to be missed.Venue: At the corn field in Marameelan, Co DonegalCost: FreeOrganiser: Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann and The Boyle Family MarameelanEmail: marameelan@hotmail.comTelephone: 0749522500Booking Required: Yes

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Dates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 13:00 PM

Evening Grouse WalkA walk through Cró na mBraonáin Red Grouse Sanctuary in search of this elusive bird whosenumbers have declined by 70% over the past forty years.Venue: Home of Joseph BrennanCost: FreeOrganiser: Cró na mBraonáin Red Grouse SanctuaryEmail: fintowntrekker@hotmail.comTelephone: 0851746771Booking Required: YesDates: 20th August 18:30 PM to 21:00 PM

The Last of the NameWorld Premiere of a documentary about Clonmany storyteller, Charles McGlinchey: his stories andhis legacy. Directed by Kate and Paul McCarroll. Produced by Seamus O'Donnell and Paul McCarroll.Venue: Sliabh Sneacht CentreCost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €10.00Cost Concession: €10.00Organiser: iSeanachai.comEmail: paul@iseanachai.comTelephone: 0861010993Website: iseanachai.comBooking Required: YesDates: 20th August 20:00 PM to 21:30 PM

Malin Head Heritage ExhibitionLifesize 1916 kitchen and photographic display of local life from 1916 through the life stories oflocals who were born or married then and their siblings. Wedding photos and customs down theyears.Venue: Malin Head Community HallCost Adult: €2Organiser: Malin Head Heritage GroupEmail: malinheadcommunity@hotmail.comTelephone: 074 9370478Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 19:30 PM

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Carrickabraghy Castle - Cultural Tourism on the Eve of the RisingDiscover how the ruins of Carrickabraghy Castle contributed to the cultural tourism in the area onthe eve of the Rising. Also, illustrated talk on the history and the conservation work.Venue: Carrickabraghy Castle, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany, County DonegalCost: FreeOrganiser: Carrickabraghy Restoration SocietyEmail: tricia.stratford@gmail.comTelephone: 0879718163Website: carrickabraghycastle.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:30 PM to 16:30 PM

Granny Kate's Thatched CottageA guided tour of the thatched cottage, including its history and the harsh lifestyle of its occupants.Thatching demonstrations of straw roof during the day by local skilled craftsman.Venue: At Thatched CottageCost: FreeOrganiser: Peter McCahillEmail: weirnuualae@gmail,comTelephone: 087 2213261Website: http://www.donegalcottageholidays.com/grannykatesBooking Required: YesDates: 21st August 10:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Watch Handweavers at WorkWe invite visitors to come & watch our hand weavers at work, so they can see first hand the skillsinvolved in producing Studio Donegal Tweed which is all made here in Kilcar, Co. Donegal.Venue: Kilcar,Co. DonegalCost: FreeOrganiser: Trsitan DoanghyEmail: info@studiodonegal.ieTelephone: 0749738194Website: www.studiodonegal.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 9:00AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 9:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 9:00 AM to 16:00 PM

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The Churches of Liam McCormick (1916-1996)Join architect Liam McLaughlin as he reveals the amazing stories behind the Donegal churches ofrenowned modernist architect Liam McCormick (1916-1996). Free entry. Everyone welcome.Venue: Star of the Sea Church, DesertegneyCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: +353 (0)74 9362572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM

People's praisePeople make places! Local leaders choose their favourite spiritual music and songs and localmusicians play and sing them. A chance for the audience to participate too in this historic place!Venue: Christchurch, BuncranaCost: FreeOrganiser: Christchurch BuncranaEmail: judimcgaffin@aol.comTelephone: 00447834561433Booking Required: NoDates: 26th August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM

Launch of Interactive Cloughaneely Heritage MapThe Cloughaneely Heritage Brochure, launched earlier this year by the Falcarragh Tidy TownsCommittee, has been developed into an interactive map bringing the history of Cloughaneely to life.Venue: An tSean BheairicCost: FreeOrganiser: An tSean BheairicEmail: falcarraghvisitorcentre@gmail.comTelephone: 0749180655Website: www.falcarraghvisitorcentre.comBooking Required: NoDates: 26th August 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM

Doon Fort - A Hidden JewelDoon Fort boat trip and island activities, including traditional crafts and pastimes, music, dance,talks, visual displays and more. A step back in time to Ireland's only inland island fortress.Venue: Meeting point given at time of booking

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Cost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Ardara GAP Heritage and History GroupEmail: ardaraheritagehistory@gmail.comTelephone: 0879214206Booking Required: YesDates: 27th August 9:30 AM to 17:00 PM

Mass in 13th Century GraveyardMass in 13th Century Graveyard. Aifreann i Reilig don 13ú aois (1 mile south of Falcarrach)Venue: Tullaghbegley GraveyardCost: FreeOrganiser: Cumann Staire Cloich Cheann FhaolaEmail: suibhnem@eircom.netTelephone: 074 9135300Website: falcarraghvisitorcentre.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 18:00 PM to 19:00 PM

Stone-Ground Corn Milling DemonstrationTraditional demonstration of oat milling using the original millstones which are powered by one ofthe largest working waterwheels in Ireland.Venue: Newmills Corn & Flax MillsCost: FreeOrganiser: OPW - National MonumentsEmail: newmills@opw.ieTelephone: 074 9125115Website: www.heritageireland.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Field DayMeet at Faugher N.S. at 2.30pm. Go to Marble Hill House (original home of Hugh Law.M.P) Housewas visited by Pearse, Turlough Mac Suibne, Russell & many other famous Irish people.Venue: Faugher National School (Between Portnablagh and Dunfanaghy)Cost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal Historical SocietyEmail: unamcgarrigle@hotmail.comTelephone: 0872261378Website: donegalhistory.com

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Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:30 PM to 17:30 PM

Lands of Éogain Heritage FestivalInishowen, Iona and Beyond: Early Christian Connections. Speakers from Ireland, Scotland, Englanddraw on current research to show how Inishowen and the north seaboard of Ireland were connected.Venue: Colgan Hall, Carndonagh, InishowenCost: FreeOrganiser: Lands of ÉogainEmail: landsofeogain@gmail.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:30 PM

Mountcharles 1916 ConnectionsHistorian Helen Meehan will give a talk on the connections between 1916 Leaders and theMcManus's, followed by a walk to the Turas on St Peter's Lough where Helen will give a talk on itshistory.Venue: Green Pump, MountcharlesCost: FreeOrganiser: Mountcharles Heritage and Walking GroupEmail: kathy.ayres@hotmail.comTelephone: 087 9785314Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Celebrating Rathmullan 500An illustrated talk on the McSweeney's of Fanad, the Carmelite Priory they founded here in 1516and the subsequent history of Rathmullan.Venue: The Osnam Social CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Rathmullan and Distric Local History societyEmail: magsthebags100@gmail.comTelephone: 0860846720Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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Donegal Connections with 1916Helen Meehan, one of Donegal's leading historian has researched County Donegal's connection with1916 and will present her results to the Heritage Week audience at Oideas Gael.Venue: Foras Cultúir UladhCost: FreeOrganiser: Oideas GaelEmail: oideasgael@eircom.netTelephone: 0749730248Website: www.oideasgael.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM

Book Launch 'The Little Book of Donegal' by Cathal Coyle'The Little Book of Donegal' book launch by Cathal Coyle. The Little Book of Donegal is acompendium of fascinating, obscure, strange and entertaining facts about County Donegal.Venue: Central LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Central Library LetterkennyEmail: hmcnutt@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124950Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM

“A Landscape of Pilgrimage: Gartan, Templedouglas and Kilmacrennan”Dr Brian Lacey, will reflect on the how the stories found in in Manus O'Donnell's Betha ColuimbChille of 1532 depict a landscape of pilgrimage.Venue: Colmcille Heritage CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Foras na GaeilgeEmail: mscott@forasnagaeilge.ieTelephone: (074) 9137306Website: http://www.colmcille.org/tachartasanBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM

A Landscape of Pilgrimage, Gartan and Kilmacrenan and the surrounding areaAmharcóidh an Dr Brian Lacey ar na scéalta a chruinnigh Mánas Ó Dónaill in Betha Coluimb Chille,1532 agus mar rianaíonn siad tírdhreach oilithreachta.

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Venue: Ionad Oidhreachta Cholmcille, GartánCost: FreeOrganiser: Foras na Gaeilge, Slí CholmcilleEmail: mscott@forasnagaeilge.ieTelephone: 074 9137306Website: http://www.colmcille.org/tachartasan#sthash.GuLGu8nS.dpufBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM

My mother's story- Bridie GallagherAuthor Jim Livingstone will share stories of his mother from his book "Bridie Gallagher-a girl fromDonegal".Venue: Carndonagh Community LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Carndonagh Community LibraryEmail: carndonagh@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749373701Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 13:30 PM to 14:30 PM

The Churches of Liam McCormickJoin architect Liam McLaughlin as he reveals the amazing stories behind the Donegal churches ofrenowned modernist architect Liam McCormick (1916-1996).Venue: Star of the Sea Church, DesertegneyCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: (074) 936 2572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM

The Irish RevivalLocal historian and author Helen Meehan will give a talk on the Anglo Irish involvement in the IrishRevival and the impact of this on the events of 1916.Venue: Central LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Central Library, LetterkennyEmail: central@donegallibrary.ie

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Telephone: 0749124950Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 18:00 PM to 19:00 PM

An Evening of Storytellling and SongCome along and enjoy this fun filled evening of Storytelling and Song.Venue: Saldanha SuiteCost: FreeOrganiser: Fort DunreeEmail: dunree@eircom.netTelephone: 0749361817Website: www.dunree.pro.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM

The Biodiversity of Roadside Verges on the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal and itsConservation ManagementTalk on the importance of roadside verges on the Inishowen Peninsula for biodiversity and itsconservation management based on a survey carried out in the Summer of 2016.Venue: Carndonagh LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: John Wann Aulino Wann & AssociatesEmail: john@aulinowann.comTelephone: 0044-28-93378250/0044-79-00181558Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Fr. Paddy Gallagher Memorial LectureFr. Paddy Gallagher Memorial Lecture features Joe McGowan, who has published books on NorthSligo, Inishmurray and Constance Markievicz and Gerard MacAtasney, author of SéanMacDiarmada's biography.Venue: Bundoran LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Magh Ene Historical SocietyEmail: bundoran@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0719829665Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 19:00 PM to 20:30 PM

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The First Day of the Somme with the 36th Ulster Division with Colonel Declan O’CarrollA re-enactment of the first day of the Battle of the Somme using a cloth floor model with theemphasis on the actions of the 109 Brigade of the 36th Ulster DivisionVenue: Central LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Central Library, LetterkennyEmail: central@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749124950Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 25th August 18:00 PM to 19:00 PM

The Geography of WarA talk by Patrick Hugh Lynch. Over the years, Patrick H. Lynch has done considerable research intothe returning Irish servicemen and women from WWI during the early days of the Irish Free State.Venue: Donegal County MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/Booking Required: NoDates: 25th August 19:30 PM to 20:30 PM

'Tracing the History of Buncrana': Sources and Resources - A Personal PerspectiveHistorian Dr Larry McNutt gives his personal perspective on using primary/secondary sources andresources to gain a clearer picture of the history of Buncrana and its environs. Refreshmentsprovided.Venue: The ExchangeCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: (074) 936 2572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 25th August 19:30 PM to 21:30 PM

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Killybegs 1916A talk by local historian Helen Meehan on events around Killybegs and the South of Donegal duringthe 1916 Rising.Venue: Killybegs Carpet FactoryCost: FreeOrganiser: Killybegs History and Heritage CommitteeEmail: killybegshhc@gmail.comTelephone: 0872942971Booking Required: NoDates: 25th August 19:00 PM to 20:00 PM

Book launch of Star Shell Reflections 1916: The Great War Diaries of Jim MaultsaidLaunch of book with talk by Military historian Richard Doherty and Barbara McClune,Granddaughter of Jim Maultsaid and the editor of' Star Shell Reflections 1916'. Jim lived inLetterkenny.Venue: Donegal County MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/Booking Required: NoDates: 26th August 19:30 PM to 21:00 PM

Clonmany 1916-2016: 100 years of heritage Exhibitions, walks and talksEnjoy a guided walk through the village, followed by the McGlinchey Hedge School - a discussion onsocial, cultural and economic life 100 years ago by a panel of local speakers.Venue: Market HouseCost: FreeOrganiser: McGlinchey AssociationEmail: ohearcain@eircom.netTelephone: +353862670503Website: www.stcolumbasstraid.comBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Visit to Drumkeelan Stone MinesWalk from Green Pump, Mountcharles, to Drumkeelan Stone Mines. Greeting and talk by EamonnMonaghan on the history of the mines, how the stone was transported and buildings where stone has

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been used.Venue: Green Pump, MountcharlesCost: FreeOrganiser: Mountcharles Heritage and Walking GroupEmail: kathy.ayres@hotmail.comTelephone: 087 9785314Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 15:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Opening of New Access to Ballyshannon Famine GraveyardA short, dramatic reading from ' Where the Atlantic meets the Land' by Henry Caldwell Lipsett,describing a funeral to the Famine Graveyard. Memories from 100 years ago by historian, AnthonyBegley.Venue: St Anne's Church Gate, Church AvenueCost: FreeOrganiser: Ballyshannon Regeneration GroupEmail: mtduggan@yahoo.comTelephone: 087 2409626Website: www.ballyshannonregen.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Clonmany 1916-2016: Local Experience of World War IA McGlinchey Hedge School event - a panel of local speakers explore Clonmany’s experience ofWorld War I, followed by a walk at the Glen House, headquarters of Glenfield Training Camp.Venue: Market HouseCost: FreeOrganiser: McGlinchey Association and Urris GAAEmail: ohearcain@eircom.netTelephone: 0862670503Website: www.stcolumbasstraid.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Open House: Visit to North Donegal Vernacular CottageA chance to visit and view a traditional north Donegal vernacular cottage which has been carefullyrestored by Dr. Clive Symmons.Venue: Bridie's Cottage, Roshine, DunfanaghyCost: FreeOrganiser: Clive Symmons

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Email: csymmons@tcd.ieTelephone: 041 982 5614Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM , 20th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Leitir Corn Mill Open DayAn opportunity for the community to visit Leitir Corn Mill and see the nineteenth-century buildingand machinery. It is also an opportunity to view the conservation work carried out in Phase I & 2.Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Lower Main StreetCost: FreeOrganiser: An Muileann Coirce Leitir TeorantaEmail: mcbrearty206@eircom.netTelephone: 074 973 8981 / 087 6737614Website: http://www.leitircornmill.com/Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Heritage WeekA free shuttle bus is available to bring our visitors to & from the castle. Leaving the visitor centreevery fifteen minutesVenue: Visitor CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Glenveagh National ParkEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 0761002551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 10:00AM to 16:00 PM

Free Castle TourFree tour of castle interiorVenue: GLENVEAGH CASTLECost: FreeOrganiser: GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARKEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 076 100 2551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 10:00

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AM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 17:00 PM

Reinactment at Glenveagh CAstleLet us take you back in time - 1916 is the year.Venue: Glenveagh CastleCost: FreeOrganiser: Glenveagh National ParkEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 076 1002551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 21st August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 27th August 13:00PM to 17:00 PM , 28th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

The Early Monastic Site of Killard (Dunree)Meeting up at Dunree Fort car park join archaeologist/historian John Hegarty as he shares hisresearch relating to the important early monastic site of Killard (Dunree). Stunning views included!Venue: Dunree Fort CarparkCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: (074) 936 2572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Arranmore Sea Safari & Marine Heritage TourA spectacular 2.5 hours marine tour taking in the history and heritage of the islands off Burtonport,the rich marine wildlife, seabirds and the stunning cliffs, caves and sea stacks of Arranmore.Venue: Ferry Slip, BurtonportCost Adult: €25.00Cost Child: €12.50Organiser: DiveArranmore ChartersEmail: jimmuldowney@ymail.comTelephone: 0863300516Website: http://www.divearranmore.com/Booking Required: YesDates: 21st August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 18:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 28thAugust 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM

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Kincasslagh Coastal & Island Heritage CruiseA spectacular coastal and islands heritage cruise, taking in the amazing Owey Island with itsextraordinary cliffs, sea arches, stacks and caves. Stunning scenery and marine wildlife - bring acamera!Venue: Kincasslagh PierCost Adult: €25.00Cost Child: €15.00Organiser: Saoire Mara ChartersEmail: info@saoiremara.comTelephone: 087 987 0266Website: http://www.saoiremara.com/Booking Required: YesDates: 22nd August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 18:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 18:00 PM

Garden ToursHistorical tour of Glenveagh GardensVenue: Castle ReceptionCost: FreeOrganiser: Glenveagh National ParkEmail: sean.ogaoithin@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 0761 002692Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 22nd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 24th August 14:00PM to 15:00 PM , 25th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 15:00 PM

Forum and Open DaysLooking at the exciting possibilities for the development of Ned's Point and how the local community,statutory bodies, and others can contribute to its success. Forum on 25 August 11am - 4pm.Venue: Ned's Point Fort BuncranaCost: FreeOrganiser: Ned's Point FortEmail: terencecoyle42@hotmail.co.ukTelephone: 0044 7545128668Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 26th August 11:00AM to 16:00 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM , 28th August 11:00 AM to 16:00 PM

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Garden Tour with Gareth AustinA private tour around Oakfield Park's beautiful gardens by horticulturalist Gareth Austin. Discoverthe inside story to this glorious parkland and gain valuable expert advice on planting and shrubs.Venue: Oakfield Park - Main Car ParkCost Adult: €6.00Cost Child: €4.00Cost Concession: Free to Under 3'sOrganiser: Oakfield ParkEmail: gardens@oakfieldpark.comTelephone: 074 91 73068Website: www.oakfieldpark.comBooking Required: NoDates: 27th August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Open Day at Termon HouseAn opportunity to see the conservation work of Irish Landmark Trust. Enjoy the stunning views anda self-guided tour of this restored C18th land agent's house now available as holiday accommodation.Venue: Termon HouseCost: FreeOrganiser: Irish Landmark TrustEmail: caroline@irishlandmark.comTelephone: 016704733Website: www.irishlandmark.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 10:00 AM to 16:00 PM

A walk through the history of FahanA stroll through early monastic and nineteenth and twentieth sites with a wealth of national andinternational relevance.Venue: Car Park beside Church of IrelandCost: FreeOrganiser: Fahan Community CouncilEmail: c.otuathalain@live.ieTelephone: 086 8042886Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 21st August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM , 24th August 14:00PM to 15:30 PM , 27th August 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM , 28th August 15:00 PM to 16:30 PM

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Salthill Garden MountcharlesOld walls, new settings, about 65 various trees, shrubs and roses, vegetables on traditional ridges.organic principles, plenty of birds and insects.Venue: Salthill Garden MountcharlesCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: €2.00Organiser: E TempleEmail: etemple@eircom.netTelephone: 0877988078Website: www.donegalgardens.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 21st August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 22nd August 14:00PM to 18:00 PM , 23rd August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 24th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 25thAugust 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 26th August 14:00 PM to 18:00 PM , 27th August 14:00 PM to 18:00PM

Burtonport Railway Heritage WalkA leisurely 5.5 km walk and talk along the Old Railway Line from Burtonport to Meenbannad,passing cuttings, embankments, old station buildings and gatehouses along the way.Venue: St Columba's Community CentreCost Adult: €5.00Cost Child: FREEOrganiser: Burtonport Old Railway WalkEmail: rossesevents@gmail.comTelephone: Breege Ward 0863836546Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM

St Catherine's Archaeological Complex Famine Road WalkTour led by Derek Vial of the Killybegs Famine Road and one of the Famine Graveyards. Also a visitto St Catherine's Medieval Church and Graveyard to view the conservation works currently inprogressVenue: St Catherine's Well CarparkCost: FreeOrganiser: Killybegs History and Heritage CommitteeEmail: killybegshhc@gmail.comTelephone: 0862637722Booking Required: NoDates: 20th August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM

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Glen BusOur shuttle bus will leave the visitor centre at 10 am taking walkers to the head of the glen, passingthe waterfall and the stalkers hut. A two hour walks back to Glenveagh Castle.Venue: Visitor Centre GlenveaghCost: FreeOrganiser: GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARKEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 076 100 2551Website: www.glenveaghnationalpark@ahg.gov.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 21st August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM , 27th August 10:00AM to 10:00 AM , 28th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM

THE FAMINE WALKThe Famine Walk remembers the 33 individuals who left Carrowmengh and District to travel the 10miles by foot to the Carndonagh Workhouse.Venue: CARROWMEANAGH COMMUNITY CENTRECost: FreeOrganiser: TREMONE HISTORICAL SOCIETYEmail: carrowmenaghschool@yahoo.co.ukTelephone: 0749367251Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

Celebrating our Heritage- Walk & TalkThe event will celebrate the bardic heritage of Kilbarron Castle and will involve a twenty minutewalk to the castle. In addition there will be a demonstration of the art of Calligraphy.Venue: Creevy Marine Centre,Cost: FreeOrganiser: Kilbarron Castle Conservation GroupEmail: kilbarroncastle@outlook.comTelephone: 071 9852896Booking Required: NoDates: 21st August 15:00 PM to 17:30 PM

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The Blessing of & Unveiling of a Memorial at the Children's Graveyard in CashelcarnBeannú na reilige agus nochtú leacht cuimhneacháin ag Reilig na Leanbh i gCaiseal an Charn.Blessing of the graveyard and unveiling of a memorial at the Children's Graveyard in Cashelcarn.Venue: Scoil Chartha Naofa, Cill CharthaCost: FreeOrganiser: Cumann Staire & Seanchais Chill CharthaEmail: obeirnesean@gmail.comTelephone: 074 9739133Website: www.cillchartha.comBooking Required: NoDates: 21st August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM

Legacy of 1916: Walking Tour of Letterkenny with Kieran KellyA heritage walking tour of the historic town of Letterkenny with author and local historian KieranKelly.Venue: Central LibraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Central Library, LetterkennyEmail: central@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749124950Booking Required: NoDates: 23rd August 15:00 PM to 16:00 PM

Heritage Walk / TalkHeritage walk / talk from Green Pump via Church of Ireland, Conyngham Estate, Famine Wall andPier, Salthill House and Gardens, Old Railway Station, Catholic Church, with talk by Anne Leonard.Venue: Green Pump, MountcharlesCost: FreeOrganiser: Mountcharles Heritage and Walking GroupEmail: kathy.ayres@hotmail.comTelephone: 087 9785314Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 19:00 PM to 21:00 PM

Sheskinmore Shoreline WalkThis is a chance to explore the Sheskinmore coastline. Starting at Tramore and crossing theheadland onto Ballinreavy Strand and finishing at Sandfield. Where there will be a shuttle bus.Venue: Tramore parking area/ beside caravan parkCost Adult: €5.00

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Cost Child: €5.00Organiser: Emer Magee, National Parks & Wildlife ServiceTelephone: 087-6468439Website: sheskinmore.wordpress.comBooking Required: YesDates: 24th August 13:30 PM to 17:30 PM

Historical WalkHistorical Walk visiting Church/Graveyard, Clady River, Lookout Tower, Coastguard & HarbourBuildings. Suitable footwear & clothing recommended.Venue: Bunbeg P.O./Bunbeg CrossroadsCost: FreeOrganiser: Vincent BreslinEmail: vincentbreslin1@eircom.netTelephone: 0873912067Booking Required: NoDates: 26th August 14:00 PM to 15:30 PM

Guided History and Heritage Walk of BuncranaJoin experienced tour guide Mari McLaughlin for a relaxing walk around some of Buncrana's mostinteresting history and heritage sites. Walk leaves from the Exchange and refreshments will beprovided.Venue: The ExchangeCost: FreeOrganiser: West Inishowen History & Heritage SocietyEmail: westinishowenhistory@gmail.comTelephone: (074) 936 2572Website: www.buncranahistory.comBooking Required: NoDates: 26th August 11:30 AM to 13:30 PM

Heritage walkHeritage walk of surrounding area and sites of local history interestVenue: Carndonagh Community libraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Carndonagh Community libraryEmail: carndonagh@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749373701Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: Yes

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Dates: 27th August 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM

Heritage Walk in the footsteps of the heroic Women of the Rosses on the old famine road to theGweebarra crossing.We will talk about the lives of the Rosses women when knitting was an important cottage industryand walk the old road they took to cross the Gweebarra on the way to deliver their work in Glenties.Venue: Sean Scoil TraigheanachCost: FreeOrganiser: Sean Scoil Traigheanach CommunityEmail: bernadette_sansom@hotmail.comTelephone: 0876352939Booking Required: NoDates: 27th August 15:00 PM to 18:00 PM

Coastal Placenames Walk Followed by Tea and Home BakingA guided moderate coastal walk led by Conor Whyte and assisted by Alan Lockhart. Followed by teaand home baking.Venue: The Crossroads, Cloughboy, Loughros Point, Ardara, Co. DonegalCost: FreeOrganiser: Loughros Heritage GroupEmail: loughrosheritagegroup@gmail.comTelephone: Conor Whyte 087 7852520Website: www.loughrosheritage.wordpress.comBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:00 PM to 16:30 PM

Siúlóid Oidhreachta / Heritage WalkSiúlóid Oidhreachta / Heritage Walk: Includes visits to St Cartha's Old Church and Graveyard and StMatthew's Church.Venue: Áislann Chill CharthaCost: FreeOrganiser: Coiste Oidhreachta Chill Chartha / Kilcar Heritage CommitteeEmail: obeirnesean@gmail.comTelephone: 074 9739133Booking Required: NoDates: 28th August 14:00 PM to 17:00 PM

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GLEN BUSBus to head of the glen and a 5km walk to castleVenue: VISITOR CENTRECost: FreeOrganiser: GLENVEAGH NATIONAL PARKEmail: glenveaghbookings@ahg.gov.ieTelephone: 0761002551Website: glenveaghnationalpark:@ahg.gov.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 28th August 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Drop-In, Hands-On, Art-RoomA large-scale, hands-on, art-room where visitors can find out more about the art in the ‘Loose Ends’exhibition and can even make their own art works inspired by the show.Venue: Regional Cultural CentreCost: FreeOrganiser: Regional Cultural CentreEmail: sean.hannigan@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: (074) 912 9186Website: www.regionalculturalcentre.comBooking Required: NoDates: 20th August 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM , 23rd August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 24th August 11:00AM to 17:00 PM , 25th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 26th August 11:00 AM to 17:00 PM , 27thAugust 13:00 PM to 17:00 PM

From Hungers Mother To Bloody Foreland' - recording the fieldnames of County DonegalDrop in to learn how to use a on how to use GIS and online maps developed by DCC GIS section torecord the local names and folklore of fields, areas, roads, features and landscapes.Venue: Donegal County MuseumCost: FreeOrganiser: Donegal County MuseumEmail: museum@donegalcoco.ieTelephone: 074 9124613Website: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/culture/countymuseum/Booking Required: NoDates: 24th August 10:30 AM to 16:00 PM

Butter making demonstrationButter making demonstration by local farming family.

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Venue: Carndonagh Community libraryCost: FreeOrganiser: Carndonagh Community libraryEmail: carndonagh@donegallibrary.ieTelephone: 0749373701Website: www.donegallibrary.ieBooking Required: NoDates: 24th August 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Sketching Ballyshannon's PastA sketching workshop (open air weather permitting) with artist, Barry Sweeny on the streets ofBallyshannon. Suitable for over 16's we will have a fun drawing session of Ballyshannon'sstreetscapes.Venue: Local Hands, BallyshannonCost Adult: €10.00Cost Child: €7.00Organiser: Local Hands Arts and CraftsEmail: bscreations@eircom.netTelephone: +353879649654Website: localhands.ieBooking Required: YesDates: 26th August 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM

All event information is subject to change. Please consult the www.heritageweek.ie website closer tothe event for the latest updates - Document updated: July 22, 2016, 12:44 pm

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