John Heena – Keeping Handweaving Traditions Alive in Donegal
Among those taking part in this year’s Heritage Week activities at The Workhouse in Dunfanaghy will
be John Heena, the traditional weaver from Ardara who will conduct a Workshop on Tuesday next
the 20th August from 11am until 5pm.
The Bridge of Tears
The Muckish Gap is the name given to a stretch of road which links Creeslough and Letterkenny to Falcarragh. It is a lovely drive in a car and also one of the best rally-driving stages in Europe, if not the world. as it makes its way past the back of Muckish Mountain. It is still a very busy stretch of road in 2023 but if you travel
Lughnasadh and The Tailteann Games
A Brief Article on the Festival of Lughnasadh and the Irish Olympics – the Tailteann Games
Dunfanaghy and the Griffith Evaluation
Today, the village of Dunfanaghy relies heavily on tourism for much of its business. However, in times past, Dunfanaghy was at a central point for the British Empire in the area as it held a headquarters for the Army, Coastguard, and administration, including the Union Workhouse for the catchment area. This would have meant that […]
The Owencarrow Disaster
This week marks the 97th anniversary of the Owencarrow Viaduct disaster when the Derry to Burtonport Train was blown off the Viaduct during a storm, resulting in the loss of four lives. On this day, 97 years ago, the ill-fated train had left Derry Station earlier in the evening. By the time it had reached […]
The Second Battle of Moytura
For 2022, we want to start sharing more posts to do with our cultural heritage and our Mythology, so we’re starting up Mythology Monday with our Heritage Officer, Róisín. Even if it’s a condensed version, it’s so important that we’re able to share these stories and this week we’re starting with one very close to […]
Yule, Newgrange and The Irish Winter Solstice
Ireland has been celebrating the different markers of the year for millian and over time these different festival have evolved to adapt to our changing Climates. Samhain has evolved into Halloween, Ombolc has evolved to St. Bridget’s Day and even the festivals of Lughnasa are believed to have evolved into the village fairs we see […]
“The Maid of Marble Hill”
“Beyond Sheephaven’s foaming tide three dreary miles away Unto a maid who there resides a visit I must pay. For there a thousand times a day my thoughts against my will Cross o’er, and bid me follow them to the Maid of Marblehill. My love’s a young and handsome maid the sunlight’s in her hair […]