Ancestors from Donegal
Find out about people who lived in Donegal and their descendants.
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Michael (Mike) Cassidy
Donegal
DOB: 28th December 1828
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Frederick Beattie
Killaghtee (Donegal)
DOB: 1st January 1827
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Charles Doherty
Donegal
DOB: 1st January 1773
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Mary Campbell
Donegal
DOB: 1st January 1828
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
![Ballyconnell House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal Ballyconnell House, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal](https://s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/irelandxo.com/irelandxo/image/content/building/main_image/174369495_10159606101699602_5579023647218102579_n.jpg)
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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Cunningham, Robinson & McNutt families from Elaghbeg, Burt, Donegal
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19 May 2024 13:38 My GG grandfather William Martin
17 May 2024 11:31 James Dargan/Duggan and Annie Price
1 May 2024 04:05 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