About | Lands of Éogain

About Lands of Éogain

The Lands of Éogain is a group of local heritage enthusiasts that aim to contribute to the development of heritage in Inishowen. By collaborating with local and international heritage groups, Lands of Éogain hope to raise awareness of the significance of Inishowen in a European historical context and for its intrinsic and economic value to our communities. The Lands of Éogain group aims to deliver high-quality projects in the fields of natural and cultural heritage on Inishowen, to promote sustainable destination tourism and stimulate a community sense of guardianship of our historic sites.

Mission Statement
To develop heritage in Inishowen by collaborating with local and international heritage groups with a view to raising awareness of the significance of Inishowen in a European historical context and for its intrinsic and economic value to our communities.

Aims

To collate information on the heritage sites of Inishowen
To disseminate this information through talks, the media and Internet
To communicate with local heritage groups
To liase with an Inishowen Community Archaeologist
To raise awareness and appreciation of heritage in Inishowen
To establish academic links both nationally and internationally
To promote Inishowen as a significant heritage tourist destination
To develop and deliver projects on Inishowen with community and heritage groups
To provide training opportunities on heritage
To complement and engage with other initiatives in music, art and genealogy