Ancestors from Donegal
Find out about people who lived in Donegal and their descendants.
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William James Parker
Donegal
DOB: 27th May 1894
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Alexander Henderson
Donegal
DOB: 1st January 1815
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John Smyth
Donegal
DOB: 16th October 1906
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Mary Deeny
Donegal
DOB: 25th March 1804
Buildings from Donegal
Locate buildings around Donegal and discover who lived and worked there.
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CarrowCannon house
![Ballymichael National School, Fanad Head, Donegal Ballymichael National School, Fanad Head, Donegal](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/irelandxo.com/irelandxo/image/content/building/main_image/Ballymichael%20School.png)
Ballymichael National School
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Ballyconnell House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal
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Meentaghconlan, Clondavaddog, Donegal
Timeline from Donegal
Read about the big and small events that shaped the heritage of Donegal.
Donegal Message Board
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12 Aug 2024 19:38 Donegal Local Guide
Find more information about visiting Donegal and the local amenities that are available to you.
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The Fanad Granite Quarry and the Wood Family
Donegal
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Carndonagh, County Donegal
Donegal
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Convoy, County Donegal
Donegal
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Drumhome Heritage Society
Donegal
Latest News from Donegal
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O'Doherty Clan Reunion 2020
Donegal
9th March 2020
How available are Ancestral Records for Clondavaddog/Fanad?
Clondavaddog (Donegal)
16th November 2016
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"Visit Fanad", Donegal - beautiful beaches, stunning scenery, and so much more!
Clondavaddog (Donegal)
15th November 2016
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Putting together your own family tree and reaching out to our Fanad/Clondavaddog Diaspora.
Clondavaddog (Donegal)
9th November 2016
Latest Events from Clondavaddog (County Donegal)
Fanad Lighthouse is 200 years in operation today!
Clondavaddog (Donegal)
17th March 2017
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Festival in Glencolmcille
Glencolumbkille (Donegal)
6th March 2015