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Telling the Stories of Donegal's LGBTQ+ Legacy

From challenges overcome to moments of joy, every story contributes to the legacy of Donegal’s LGBTQ+ community and allies.

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Discovering Our Heritage

The Donegal LGBTQ+ Heritage Project is an initiative designed to unearth and celebrate the rich tapestry of experiences from our LGBTQ+ community and allies. We acknowledge that these stories have been overlooked in our historical records, and we are determined to change that. Our project is building an archive of oral histories, personal narratives, and relevant documents, creating a resource that not only honours our past, but also paves the way for a more inclusive future .

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Frank McGuinness

Buncrana

Frank McGuinness was born in Donegal in 1953. He grew up in Buncrana and later moved to Dublin to study at UCD. His father was ...

Noel Cunningham

Noel Cunningham

Kilcar

Noel Cunningham was born in 1953 in Kilcar. After studying and later teaching hospitality at Rockwell College, he moved to Jury...

Jim Harkin

Jim Harkin

Moville

Jim Harkin was born in Donegal in 1941. He grew up in Moville but moved to Dublin to study art at NCAD (The National College of...

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Cathal Ó Searcaigh

Mín a’ Leá

Among the many LGBTQ+ identifying people who live in Gaeltacht communities is the well-known poet Cathal Ó Searcaigh.  Born in ...

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By donating personal stories or historical artifacts, you can help us create a richer, more inclusive picture of Donegal’s LGBTQ+ past.

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