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Letterkenny History
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The Letterkenny Reunion - A Celebration
For over three decades the Letterkenny Reunion has brought old friends together and celebrated the best of the town every three years since it first began in 1991.
As the town prepares to hold its eleventh and final Letterkenny Reunion in 2024, join us in a celebration of the Reunion through the years.
As the town prepares to hold its eleventh and final Letterkenny Reunion in 2024, join us in a celebration of the Reunion through the years.
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Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 8
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this final part, the Reunion is closed up on the final night with a dance in the Golden Grill with music by Johnny Carroll "The Man with the Golden Trumpet" and Barney & The Circle.
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 7
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, one of the highlights of the 1994 Reunion and the best kept secret, was a surprise appearance by Daniel O'Donnell in Kincasslagh Hall who entertained the crowd for almost 30 minutes...
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 6
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, we see the Mystery Bus Tour when eleven buses took off from the town taking the 'Townies' to Kincasslagh via Bloody Foreland and the Seaview Hotel, Bunbeg. Committee member Jimmy Sw...
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 5
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, on the second day of the Reunion, there was a photographic exhibition in the Downtown with Alan Speer showing old reels from the 1973 and 1974 Folk Festivals. Committee member Jimmy...
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 4
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, following the opening mass, approximately 800 'Townies' went to St. Eunan's GAA Club where they were entertained by Evelyn & The Envoys (who reformed for the occasion) and Barney & ...
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 3
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, we see the opening Mass being celebrated by Fr. Hugh Duffy, who had returned from the USA, while the old Cathedral Choir provide the music under the guidance of Joan McGlinchey with...
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 2
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this part, the 'Townies' arrive for the opening mass in St. Eunan's Cathedral on 21st August 1994 while we see Danny McGlynn ring the bells of the Cathedral.
Letterkenny Reunion 1994 Part 1
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Between the 21st and 23rd August 1994, the second Old Letterkenny Reunion took place. Original VHS recording by Orchid Video Productions. Converted to digital by Letterkenny Historical Society in 2024. In this short opening segment, the poem Things That Won't Happen Again by local poet John Blake is read out over images of old Letterkenny.
And They're A Grand Old Team to Know 1988
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"And They're A Grand Old Team to Know" was first aired on RTE on 6th December 1988 and shows the rich connections between Donegal and Glasgow Celtic Football Club, who commemorated their centenary that year. Filmed in Gweedore, Letterkenny and Rathmullan, fans in the documentary include Maire Rua Gallagher, Duncan Doherty, Jim Barker, Margaret Ward and Eoin Sharkey amongst others, as well as Ra...
Virtual Launch of "Then Again: The Past and Present of Letterkenny Town"
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Join us for an online Virtual Launch of "Then Again: The Past & Present of Letterkenny Town", a new book by Kieran Kelly that compares old and modern photos of Letterkenny over the years, looking at some of the many businesses that have been in the town in that time. Due to Covid-19 Regulations, we are unable to do a physical book launch so this Virtual Launch sees Kieran talking to local poet ...
Then Again: The Past & Present of Letterkenny Town
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"Then Again: The Past & Present of Letterkenny Town" is a book by Kieran Kelly that compares photos of the past with modern photos of the town of Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland. Using these photos along with census records and local memories, the location of various businesses of Letterkenny Town are explored through the years. The book is available to buy at www.letterkennyhistory.com ...
Leitir Ceanainn: Anne Nicholls
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Inspired by reading the local history of her home town, "Leitir Ceanainn" is a new song written and performed by schoolteacher Anne Nicholls about Letterkenny in County Donegal. Accompanied by Sinead Gibson and Aisling Cheevers, the song covers epic battles on the River Swilly, Tenant Rights meetings, the development of the Port, Railway and Hiring Fairs and of course the growth of the town ove...
Letterkenny Virtual Tour
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A Virtual Walking Tour of the town of Letterkenny in Co. Donegal. Join our tour guide Kieran Kelly as he takes you on a 'walk' around the town over 35 minutes, learning the fascinating history of the town along the way. For further info on any of the history presented here, please contact windingswilly@gmail.com Presented by: Letterkenny Historical Society Illustrations by John D. Duddy Music c...
Our Town: Letterkenny
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Take a trip down Memory Lane with the Letterkenny Historical Society as we look at the town of Letterkenny through photographs and videos over the last 100 years. Music: When the World was Yours and Mine by Mark Kilbride Photos courtesy National Library of Ireland and private collections. Videos courtesy of 1947 McCaul footage and 1975 RTÉ Documentary "Portrait of an Irish Town". Like us on Fac...
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On holidays I visited Letterkenny and had a photo taken at a corner of the square - opposite Ulsterbank. My father ran a pub there called the Rainbow bar. I would be only 4 or 5 but I can remember some things. This would be 1950 -52 . He Hugh Coyle also ran the Drambuie out the Port Road.. He followed a well worn path to Glasgow to follow the pub trade. He sadly passed in 1970 while managing Heraghty's Inn on Oxford St in Glasgow...I'm now 77 so I doubt if anyone's out there who drank in any of those hostelries!!.
Hi Gerard, John McGlinchey is down as the owner of The Rainbow Bar from 1949. Did your father run the bar for him? And what or where was the Drambuie?
Hi John sorry about long wait to acknowledge . My father did run the Rsinbow as the manager or chargehand as he would say! There were stables/byres in a yard behind it . I remember a cow poked it's head into the kitchen licking the flour from a bowl my mother was working from! I have a snap of my father holding a horse with me up and a wee fella who I think was called Alec Harris.. I think there was a family who ran a grocer's called Houston. My memories of the Drambuie are vague. I asked later and I'm sure it was the Port Road. Sadly I doubt if anyone's left that could remember it.
Well done and your voice so good
Unfortunately today it is invaded by unvetted migrants.
Watch your boys Brian Mcglynn on the loose.
Wow pedo Brian McGlynn enjoying being surrounded by kids.
Wow Bethany you looked so young
Just looking at the town where my family came from . Name of Quinn'sAn Aussie now.
Omg, I can't believe it. Just seen my childhood friend's Gareth, Darren and Gary at 9.20. I was born in Letterkenny and was moved to London at a very young age. Every year I went back and hung around with these kids. Amazing moment finding this, from around 30 years ago. Rory. (Rocks family, from The Old Town).
I was born in Letterkenny Hospital. My family were from the Old Town and some still live there. I was taken away at 3 years old to London but Letterkenny is still my favourite place on earth. I spent my holidays there as a kid and I plan to move back there in the next few years. So proud to say I'm from letterkenny. ❤🇮🇪
My town. I am proud of it.
Letterkenny was here long before the planters it was the set of the O'Cannon Clan whom were Chieftains of Tirconnell before the O'Donnell, Wolf Tone was here and this was always stated at laird Hotel, Letterkenny was and is the Gateway to the county that is why it became a successful not just a business hub, but much more. History has been told n tought in many ways retold, why is it people change it, is it to suit others but not the true people of the area that handed down the history over the generations locally.
There is absolutely no record of the O Cannon clan ( Of which I am descended) being anywhere near Letterkenny. The newspapers of the time state that Wolfe Tone was arrested in Buncrana.
I might just buy a copy, my roots are in letterkenny. Apparently our Kelly's came from Churchill, I believe. 👍
Great memories of days gone by.. Seeing family members playing in the. Band and especially my father John J Barclay whom past away in October 26th 2020. And others who has past on close friends and neighbours sadly missed. May they Rest In Peace.
Brilliant! Such happy fun times!
Great memories !
Another great video! And everyone looking so smartly dressed! And the smiles ! Happy days!
Could you please write the words of this song ?
At 10.10 if i only had that Toyota hiace
Brilliant Kieran. All the very best with the book.
Well done Kieran! Best of luck with the book! I’ve got my copy already!
such a pity they weren't dated even into decades. They are fantastic photos.
Donegal. The coolest place on earth. National Geographic.
Fabulous
This is awesome
Thanks 👍
Well done love this song☺️
Thank you Ewelina 👍
Thanks for sharing that Louise...well done to all involved in the making and especially our old school friend Anne Nicholls
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Great video of my home town!
My Aunt Una is in this video, great to see all the Letterkenny folk!
Just saw this in that hotel!