Local History Talk. The first ever talk on the local fight for Irish independence will take place in Coláiste Cholmcille on Saturday 13th October at 8 p.m. Anthony Begley, local historian, will give an illustrated talk on local events in the independence struggle in the Ballyshannon area including some events in Bundoran, Kinlough and Belleek areas. Hear about the people in the photographs above and lots lots more about the local area. Events will include local involvement in the 1916 Rising, a local man elected in the 1918 Election, the banning of a hurling game between Kinlough and Ballyshannon which went ahead, numerous local incidents in the guerrilla war and the role of women and local newspapers. All welcome to this free event in memory of Kathleen and Louis Emerson and organised by County Donegal Historical Society.
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