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National Heritage Week in Buncrana
18.08.16
NATIONAL Heritage Week
begins this Saturday and West Inishowen History and
Heritage Society have another fantastic line-up of
events planned in and around Buncrana.
There will be something for everyone whether you're
a culture vulture or a family looking for a fun day
out.
Here is a taste of what WIHHS is hosting locally and
everyone is welcome:
Saturday, 20 August, 2016 (1.30 pm – 4.30 pm): ‘100
Years of Fun': Family Fun Day and Archaeology for
Kids. Join us as we celebrate the start of National
Heritage Week with our the award winning Family Fun
Day/Archaeology for Kids. Events begin at the
Exchange (Castle Avenue, Buncrana) at 1.30 pm. There
will be games, painting, dressing up and of course a
trip to the beach! Free entry (small fee for
Archaeology for Kids).
Sunday, 21 August, 2016 (2 pm – 5 pm): The Early
Monastic Site of Killard (Dunree). Meeting up at
Dunree Fort car park join archaeologist/historian
John Hegarty as he shares his research relating to
the important early monastic site of Killard (Dunree).
Free entry. Everyone welcome (limited disability
access). Stunning views included! |
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WIHHS meeting up at Dunree Fort on
Sunday, 21 August, 2016. |
Tuesday, 23 August,
2016 (7.30 pm – 9.30 pm: Star of the Sea Church,
Desertegney): The Churches of Liam McCormick. Join
architect Liam McLaughlin as he reveals the amazing
stories behind the Donegal churches of renowned
modernist architect Liam McCormick (1916-1996). Free
entry.
Thursday, 25 August, 2016 (7.30 pm – 9.30 pm: The
Exchange, Buncrana): ”Tracing the History of
Buncrana': Sources and Resources – A Personal
Perspective’. Historian Dr Larry McNutt gives his
personal perspective on using primary/secondary
sources and resources to gain a clearer picture of
the history of Buncrana and its environs. Free
entry. Refreshments provided.
Friday, 26 August, 2016 (11.30 am – 1.30 pm): Guided
History and Heritage Walk of Buncrana. Join
experienced tour guide Mari McLaughlin for a
relaxing walk around some of Buncrana’s most
interesting history and heritage sites. Walk leaves
from the Exchange (Castle Avenue) and refreshments
will be provided. Free entry. |
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