Councillor Cora Corry, Chair of Mid Ulster District Council officially launched the Ancient Clan website and the Battle of Benburb Film in Benburb Priory. Councillor Cora highlighted that to know where we are going, we need to know where we’ve come from, and this brand new website certainly gives anyone interested a great insight into the rich heritage of the ancient clans shared between Donegal and Tyrone.
With thanks to funding through Council’s Good Relations service from the PEACE four cross border shared heritage project, and not to mention the hard work of all those involved, this fantastic online resource beautifully and comprehensively illustrates the shared heritage of the O’Neill and other ancient clans and the Plantation of Ulster. The images, information and interactive map will encourage residents and visitors alike to find out more about where and how their ancestors lived, and the web of connections between the two counties.
The History Heritage Forum members involved in the project have worked extremely hard to ensure this legacy was developed, and in addition have formed groups linked to ancient clan names. In doing so, they are sharing their history, genealogy and culture locally and across the world. These digital resources have truly put this history and heritage on the map for generations to come!
Professor Gerry McKenna, Chair of the Library & Museum Management Board welcomed the Mid Ulster and Donegal Heritage Forum and other guests to Benburb Priory and added to the significance of promoting our heritage sites to protect them and share their history from all community perspectives.
A demonstration of the website was given by Heather McLaughlin, Ancient Clans project coordinator followed by a showing of The Battle of Benburb Film.
