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Inishowen culture vultures out for
Heritage Week
24.08.11
NATIONAL Heritage Week
is well underway but there are still plenty of free
and interesting events taking place around Inishowen
until Sunday.
Among the events is a guided visit to an important
high cross, a celebration of the rich history of
Lough Swilly and a 'walk and talk' around Urris.
National Heritage Week is co-ordinated by the
Heritage Council which is tasked with identifying,
protecting, preserving and enhancing Ireland’s
national heritage.
Heritage Council chief executive, Michael Starrett,
said: "I would encourage everyone to check what
events are happening in their local areas. You may
be surprised to see what heritage is on your
doorstep," he said. For more
www.heritageweek.ie
Some events around Inishowen:
Cooley Cross
A free guided tour of the national monument, Cooley
High Cross, in Moville on Saturday, August 27, 12
noon - 4pm. Organised by Cooley Cross Heritage
Development Committee. Phone: 086 1988706 |
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Cooley Cross heritage site in Moville. |
Urris Walk & Talk
Situated between the mountains and the sea, Urris
Chapel and its environs are the focal point of this
free guided event on Saturday, August 27 from 2.30pm
to 5pm. The walk will take in St Michael's Chapel,
Davis' Hall and the 1921 Irish Summer College.
Organised by the McGlinchey Association. Phone
Marius Ó hEarcáin on 086 2670503 or email
ohearcain@eircom.net
Walking Tour of Rasheeney
Trawbreega Bay field and farms, the railway station,
Rasheeney Hall and school are the focus of this free
guided talk and walk as far as Strath's on Sunday,
August 28 from 2.30pm to 5pm. Venue: Rasheeny
National School, Rasheeney, Clonmany. Organised by
the McGlinchey Association. Phone Marius Ó hEarcáin
on 086 2670503 or email
ohearcain@eircom.net
Art Attack at the Library
Free pavement art event for children of all ages at
Buncrana Community Library, St Mary's Road on
Friday, August 26 from 4pm to 5pm. Organised by
Buncrana Community Library. Phone Sinead McLaughlin
on 93 61941 or email:
buncrana@donegallibrary.ie
Lough Swilly and Inishowen
Celebrating the history and heritage of Lough Swilly
and Inishowen at various venues and events in
Buncrana including tours, talks and exhibitions.
Remaining dates are Thursday, August 25, Friday,
August 26, Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28
mostly starting at 6pm. Organised by the West
Inishowen History and Heritage Group. Phone Marie
McLaughlin for more details on 086 8589157 or email
glackrow@gmail.com |
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