2024 : Field Day, Ards 25th August

Sunday 25 August, 3pm – 4pm, Ards Friary

The Donegal Historical Society are hosting a talk on the history of the Ards
Pensinula, with reference to the history of its landlord families, the Wrays (1700- 1782), the Stewarts (1782-1926) and the coming of the Capuchins (1930) to the building of the Friary and Church (1966).

Capuchins at Burtonport Pier on an excursion to Arranmore Island in 1954

All of these events have contributed to the social and economical development of the area.

Meet with our guide, local historian Charlie Gallagher, at the 3PM Sunday 25th August at the Ards Friary Carpark, Ards Friary, Cashelmore, Creeslough, F92 Y23R.