Atlas of County Donegal – Cork University Press
Martin McGuinness will tomorrow launch a new atlas designed to put Donegal on the map of contemporary Ireland.
An Historical, Environmental and Cultural Atlas of County Donegal explores all aspects of the county, from archaeology to music to beaches.
The atlas is a collection of works from 55 writers. It explores events such as the Hiring Fair and Flight of the Earls, and profiles local personalities from Rory Gallagher to Daniel O’Donnell.
The 600-page book has 90 topics with photos, charts and paintings. It covers local personalities, from Rory Gallagher to Daniel O’Donnell.
Martin McGuinness
The book was created over two years by historian Seán Beattie and Cork academic Jim MacLaughlin.
Martin McGuiness will launch the Atlas of County Donegal in LYIT tomorrow, Saturday September 7.
McGuiness has Donegal connections through his Buncrana-born mother Peggy.