Introduction to Famous People
The Moville-Inishowen area has connections to a number of historical
characters that have added a rich tapestry to the history of the
area. We have listed below a number of these famous local people.
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| Joyce Cary |
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One of the finest English novelists of the first
half of the 20th century. Joyce Cary's childhood memories of
Inishowen inspired him when writing two of his novels. Read
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| Fr John Colgan |
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Born in the townland of Muff in 1592, Fr Colgan
was responsible for recording history of St. Patrick, Bridgid
and Columcille.
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| St Colmcille |
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St Colmcille born in 521 A.D. was sent to the
monastery of St Finain at Moville to further his education.
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| John Doherty |
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Father of socialism. Born in Buncrana in 1798,
went to work in Tullarvan mill at age 10. Read
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| Brian Friel |
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Brian Friel was born in Derry and is one of Ireland's
most prominent playwrights. He now lives in Inishowen with his
wife Anne. Read
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| Michael Harkin |
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Michael, who was born in 1830, wrote under his
pen name Maghtochair. Read
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| John Hume |
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John Hume Deputy Leader of the SDLP from 1979
to 2001. Spends some of his free time in his holiday home in
Moville. Read
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| Hazel McIntyre |
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Hazel McIntyre well-known author, born in Inishowen
and thinks of Culdaff as her spiritual home.
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| Charles Macklin |
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Charles Macklin Autumn School Culdaff for 2004
starts 8th October - 10th October. Contact Anne Doherty. Tel:
0035374 9379104 Read
More To read about Charles Macklin click www.charlesmacklin.com |
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| Notable Natives of Inishowen |
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Famous names from 1592 taken from "The Book
of Inishowen" by Harry Percival Swan. Read
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| John Toland |
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Philosopher born in Clonmany 20th November 1670.
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