Connect with
Heritage Week in Inishowen
15.08.24
WITH 120 events planned
for Heritage Week in County Donegal, there’s never been
a better time to connect with our built, archaeological,
natural and cultural heritage – that’s the message from
the Donegal Heritage Office. National Heritage Week
takes place from next Saturday, August 17 until Sunday,
August 25 and most events are free. The full programme
of events is available online at:
www.heritageweek.ie .
“This year’s theme is Connections, Routes and Networks,
and celebrates how we connect to each other and the
links between people and their local heritage” explained
Joseph Gallagher, County Donegal Heritage Officer.
“There’s a great programme of events again this year
organised by heritage organisations, community groups
and individuals across the county.”
“Be sure to check out the Heritage Week website which
allows you to search by county and by day so you can
plan your Heritage Week itinerary. There is a ‘My Events
Trail’ facility on the Heritage Week website that allows
you to highlight the events that you’d like to attend
and then you can print out, e-mail or share your events
trail on social media.” |
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Moville Fid monument was
unveiled in September 2009. |
Heritage Week Events in
Inishowen:
• Guided Walk - Moville's Maritime Heritage and Seashore
24 August, 3pm - 5pm
The Fid Sculpture, Old Stone Pier, Moville
Walk leader is William McElhinney, a local marine guide.
This two hour entertaining walking tour explores the
rich maritime heritage town of Moville, covering
traditional boats, historical voyages, ancient
settlements, and the role of the sea in shaping the
town’s history and culture.
• Bridging Waters - EcoExcursion to Inishtrahull Island
18 August, 4pm - 9pm
Bunagee Pier, Culdaff
An excursion to Inishtrahull, Ireland's most Northernly
island, to experience water as a conduit, not a barrier.
Departing from Bunagee Pier at 4:30 PM, we'll embark on
a 45-minute boat ride to the island of Inishtrahull.
• Carndonagh - Communication and Heritage down the years
17 August, 1pm - 7:30pm
18 August, 10:30am - 4pm
Colgan Hall, Carndonagh
The Colgan Heritage Committee, will host several events
under the title “Carndonagh: Communication and Heritage
down the years’
Saturday 17th August 2024.
An exhibition and book sale will be open to the public
1pm to 7pm.
Sunday 18th August 2024.
There will be a guided tour of an area of local
interest, commencing at 10.30am, followed by
refreshments in the Colgan Hall.
• Clonmany Genealogy & Heritage Group
Cures, Remedies and Old wives Tales
24 - 25 August, 12pm - 4pm
Market House Heritage Centre, Market Square, Clonmany
This event is a celebration of healing power of plants,
as well as shining a light on important medical roles
played by women in Irish rural society before access to
modern medical practices became available.
• Donegal's Dynamic Nature- Weather and Ecosystems
Through Time
23 August, 6pm - 8pm
Lagg Presbyterian Church Car Park
An evening exploring Donegal and its nature in time and
space. This event features two thought provoking
presentations into the dynamic natural world of Donegal.
Caroline Carr from Donegal County Museum will present
"Donegal Weather Through the Ages," offering a
fascinating look at weather patterns that have shaped
the region. Following this, Aengus Kennedy will discuss
"Inishowen Ecosystems and Their Connections," providing
a deeper understanding of the intricate relationships
within our local environment and ecosystems connecting
us to others.
• Malin Head Heritage Exhibition
25 August, 2pm - 6pm
Malin Head Community Centre
Exploring our connections through stories of music and
dancing and the weather gathered by our local primary
school pupils. Displays of old letters home from
emigrants, travelling trunks, radios with wet and dry
batteries, old phones and the Marconi Station at the
Tower.
• The Moville Heritage Experience I - VI
24 August, 10am - 5:pm
St Eugene's Hall, Moville
Welcome to The Moville Heritage Experience I - VI. Open
to all ages and backgrounds, six guided walking
experiences on offer in Moville and environs, throughout
Saturday 24th August, as part of Heritage Week.
• Talk - The Spanish Armada in County Donegal
25 August, 2pm - 3pm
Inishowen Maritime Museum, Greencastle
Former diver David Atherton will give a talk on The
Spanish Armada. David himself was one of the divers
involved in the recovery of artefacts from La Trinidad
Valencera which was run aground at Kinnagoe Bay in 1588.
Exhibits from La Trinidad Valencera will also be on
display.
• Walking through 1500 years of Fahan
21, 25 August, 3pm - 4:30pm
Car Park beside Saint Mura's Church of Ireland, Fahan
The village of Fahan on the west of the Inishowen
Peninsula was the site of human habitation long before
the advent of Christianity in the 5th century. The early
medieval monastery was founded by Saint Mura in the 7th
century. The it received patronage from the O’Neill
clann and was an important seat of learning until the
demise of the Gaelic chieftains in the 17th century.
• Water Day at Sharagore Wetland Trail Buncrana
25 August, 10am - 10pm
Sharagore Wetland Trail, St Egneys School, Desertegney
Learn about the moths that are found in this area - when
the moth trap is opened. Also hear about what bats we
have locally.
The full programme of events is available online at:
www.heritageweek.ie . |
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