Item category 1: Donegal Studies

Travelling province by province through Ireland, Manchán outlines the stories most closely associated with each site, focusing on a specific beast or creature from legend and highlighting a magical word or phrase in Irish alongside. Discover the dobharchu or water hound of Achill Island; the en...

Karina Molloy is a remarkable woman and an outstanding soldier. During her 31-year career in the Irish Defence Forces, she gained many firsts. First female to get promoted to senior NCO rank in the Eastern Command. First female to attempt the Army Ranger Wing selection course - Ireland's SAS equi...

"Words of Gaelic Wisdom" revisits timeless Irish proverbs to explore their deeper meanings and reveal their enduring relevance today. These ancient sayings serve as powerful tools for understanding life, others, and ourselves, guiding us on our journey toward happiness. This unique approach to Ir...

The Culture Division of Donegal County Council in partnership with the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies, presents this major exhibition exploring the working lives of Donegal men and women who emigrated to Scotland between 1940 and 1990. Few families in County Donegal remain untouched by stor...

Priscilla has loved literature since she was a teen and, over the years, has developed a following on her PK Poetry page. Her verses, like those of her favourite writer, Sylvia Plath, contain raw emotion and empathy, often delving into the delicate landscape of mental health. In 2016, she won fir...