Foyle Local History

Tend to avoid the sporting history of the city as so many others cover it so well, but had to post this. Stumbled across it in Getty Archives.

16-year-old Kevin Doherty works out with a pair of Indian clubs under the watchful eye of Wolverhampton trainer Jack Davies, 23rd February 1938. Kevin, the younger brother of Manchester City player Peter Doherty, was discovered at his school in Derry and secured by the Wolves. (Photo by George W. Hales/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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 Five features a local heritage expert John J. Hegarty, an historian and archaeologist. John is the chairman of the West Inishowen History and Heritage Society, and is a leading figure in historical research in the area.

In this episode we hear of the importance of Lough Swilly in mythology and maritime history. We hear of the Vikings and their exploits in the Inishowen area.

There is more analysis of Early Christian Inishowen in Dunree and Fahan, and we learn about the mythological Gods associated with Lough Swilly and Dunree.

We hear about the origin of Buncrana and the role it played in O’Doherty’s Rebellion and in the fateful capture of Wolf Tone.

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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