History Inishowen is a new podcast series produced by Lands of Eogain which will explore aspects of the rich history of the most Northerly part of Ireland.

This first series focuses on the Early Christian and Medieval Period of history as it relates to the Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland. 

Presented by local historian Neil McGrory, the first series features conversations with Max Adams, Colm O'Brien, Brian Lacey and Dáibhí O’Cróinín.

Local experts and those involved in community archaeology and heritage are also featured. There are conversations with John J. Hegarty from West Inishowen History and Heritage Society, Martin Hopkins from Cooley, Maura Harkin and Teish Doherty from the Colgan Heritage Committee and Sean Beattie from Culdaff and Cloncha Heritage Group.

There will also be a special episode with Connie Kelleher and Karl Brady from National Monuments who will give practical advice regarding the protection of historical sites.

Episode Six is in two sections.

The first section is with Sean Beattie. Sean is one of the foremost local historians in Inishowen. He is a member of Culdaff and Clincha Heritage Group, The Colgan Heritage Committee, Donegal History Society and the Ulster History Trust.

The second section is a conversation with Teish Doherty and Maura Harkin from The Colgan Heritage Committee in Carndonagh.

A wide range of topics are covered in this celebration of local heroes of heritage in Inishowen.

This series coincides with the launch of the new Lands of Eogain website (www.landsofeogain.com)which gives an overview of some of the main historical sites in Inishowen. 

Produced by Macruari Audio and Film Services, Culdaff, Inishowen, Co Donegal.

Music - Dark Inishowen- Deirdre and Ella McGrory 

The project has received funding from The Heritage Council.

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