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Local History curated by Maura Harkin
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The Early Churches of Carndonagh

Carndonagh’s early churches are a reflection of the resilience and deep faith of its people.…

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Workers of Carn

This gallery features images of men and women of Carndonagh at work on the road,…

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Carndonagh College

In the gallery below, we have some archive photos from Carndonagh College. The College opened…

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Image of the Convent of Mercy Carndonagh with nuns on the lawn

The Convent of Mercy, Carndonagh

The Convent of Mercy has been a religious, social and architectural landmark in the town…

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Post & Telecom

In this gallery, we see some of Carndonagh’s postmen of years gone by, as well…

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‘Carndonagh Line’ Archive Recording

There’s a very interesting podcast here on the history of the Carndonagh Line for all…

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Wedding Days

Our latest gallery is the first in a series of photos of weddings in the…

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Carn Soccer

Welcome to our photo gallery showcasing the soccer teams of Carndonagh, spanning from 1911 to…

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Soccer

Carndonagh G.A.A.

The history of Carndonagh GAA stretches back to 1921 when schoolteacher Master Reid from Drumkeen,…

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Bus Services

Photographs of buses, drivers and conductors from times gone by.

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The 1780s Church, by Maghtochair

The Building consisted of two floors. The Chapel was on the top and had its…

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Carn Chapel & Wakes, by John Norris Thompson

Notes from the Diary of John Norris Thompson, Bridge Cottage, Church Road In Carn Chapel…

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The Donagh Bell, by William James Doherty

At a meeting of the Royal Irish Academy, the Secretary presented the ancient bell that…

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The Catholic Church, by Maghtochair

When on this subject I may here state that the small Chapel first erected in…

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