Donegal Heritage Plan launch

THE new County Donegal Heritage Plan will be officially launched in Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal Town on Tuesday, May 28 at 2 pm.

The County Donegal Heritage Plan (2023-2030) is a strategic action plan for the identification, conservation, management, promotion and interpretation of heritage prepared by Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum in partnership with The Heritage Council.

The new plan addresses aspects of our built and architectural heritage (such as historic buildings, landscapes, parks and gardens shaped by human design), our archaeology (such as monuments, ancient objects and shipwrecks), our natural heritage and biodiversity (such as wildlife, habitats, flora, fauna and geology) and our cultural inheritance (such as skills, folklore, traditions and archives).

The launch will be performed by Virginia Teehan, Chief Executive of The Heritage Council, in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Martin Harley and the Chairperson of the County Donegal Heritage Forum Cllr. Barry Sweeny.

The aim of the new County Donegal Heritage Plan is to work together to manage, conserve, promote and celebrate our heritage responsibly, foster appreciation and communicate the values of our rich heritage to present and future generations” explained Joseph Gallagher, County Donegal Heritage Officer.

Light refreshments will be served from 1:15 pm.

The event is open to the public but places are limited. To book your place, please contact the County Donegal Heritage Office on (074) 916 3824 or by e-mail at mairenifh@donegalcoco.ie by Monday, May 27.

Copies of the new County Donegal Heritage Plan will be available at the launch and the new plan will be available on-line on the County Donegal Heritage Office website www.donegalcoco.ie/heritage following the launch.

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