The official launch of the Ancient Clan website and The Battle of Benburb Film took place in Donegal Castle with opening welcome by Michael Naughton- Leas-Chathaoirleach of Donegal County Council.
This website has been developed through contributions from Donegal and Mid Ulster heritage Forum whose members have been involved in workshops and site visits over the 2 years of this cross border programme.
This exciting initiative is supported by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme and managed by the SEUPB. This project was awarded €140,000 under the thematic approach Building Positive Relationships element delivering an action plan based upon a Peace IV Cross Border Shared Community Heritage Programme.
The Website heralds the beginning of new and meaningful relationships both across Mid Ulster and Donegal Forums but as is evident with the increasing interest shown across the Island as a whole allowing heritage to be protected and promoted from all community perspectives through this very beneficial and timely resource.
Mid Ulster District Council and Donegal County
Chathaoirleach, and Council Councillors from Mid Ulster and Donegal County Council, PEACE officers and representatives attending the launch of the Ancient Clan website and The Battle of Benburb Film
