A Donegal parish is attempting to reverse the scourge of emigration – by inviting back thousands of people whose ancestors left the area and are scattered around the world.

People in Inver in south west Donegal are now taking part in the Ireland Reaching Out Project.

The concept is to trace and contact descendants and families around the world whose relatives left Donegal and to invite them back to reconnect with their roots.

As well as social and cultural benefits, organisers hope returning emigrants and their descendants will bring back much-needed economic benefit to Donegal.

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