Members of the Donegal Historical Society gathered in Donegal Town recently for a special final outing of 2024.
The historical society took to Donegal Town ahead of its upcoming 550th anniversary, to find out more about its people and culture.
Seamus O Doherty recounts stories surrounding Donegal Abbey at the Donegal Historical Society’s field day visit
Visitors immerse themselves in the history of Donegal Abbey during the Donegal Historical Society’s recent field day visit
Their field day visit included a trip to the Donegal Abbey, where local historian Seamus O’Doherty delivered an informative talk about the site.
They then got a guided tour of Donegal Castle from Sean Browne of the Office of Public Works (OPW), who enlightened the society on the important role it played as a stronghold under the O’Donnell clan – to its modern day restoration.
Sean Browne from the Office of Public Works provides members of Donegal Historical Society with an insightful presentation of the history of Donegal Castle
Former Donegal Historical Society president, Lochlann McGill and his wife, Carmel, at the recent society visit to Donegal Town for its last field day outing of the year
Long-standing Donegal Historical Society members (l-r) past-presidents, Lochlann McGill and Declan O’Carroll with current president, Joe Gsatins at the recent society field day trip to Donegal Town
Donegal Historical Society president, Joe Gatins and historian, author and long-serving society member, Helen Meehan at the society’s recent field day visit to Donegal Abbey and Donegal Castle
All-in-all, a more than worthy day out for the last field trip of 2024 for the society.
