There was a big turnout at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny for the launch of the 2026 Donegal Annual, published by the County Donegal Historical Society. The launch, on Wednesday last, was performed by the well-known Inishowen historian and writer Dr Seán Beattie, Culdaff. He was the editor of the Donegal Annual for more than twenty years, from 2004-25. This year’s annual has been edited by Martin McGinley, who lives near Ramelton. Martin is a former editor of the Derry Journal and Donegal Democrat, and has contributed articles to the annual in past years. The President of the Society, Joe Gatins, said he was delighted to see such a big turnout for the launch. He paid tribute to Dr Beattie for his long service as editor of the Donegal Annual. “Seán’s work means that the annual has a national reputation and can attract articles from an exceptional bunch of contributors. We owe him a debt of gratitude for two decades of work as editor. He has made a remarkable contribution to the historical record of the county and beyond.” Martin McGinley said he was honoured to be asked to edit the Donegal Annual.
