Patrick Kavanagh, principal of Gaddyduff National School, Clonmany, who had spent his childhood as a neighbour of McGlinchey, realised the importance of what he had to say and chronicled his memoirs over many years.

Charles McGlinchey was born in Meentiagh Glen in the parish of Clonmany in 1861 and lived there until 1954. A weaver by trade, he spent almost all his long life in his native place.

From this backdrop the McGlinchey Summer School will explore the history and traditions of Inishowen and the Northwest. It is hoped that a greater awareness of our rich heritage will be created and will be passed on to a new generation.

This year, as all Donegal commemorates the fourth Centenary of the Flight of the Earls,the Mc Glinchey Summer School takes this opportunity to explore Inishowen at that time of our history

All events will be held in Clonmany Community Youth and Resource Centre unless otherwise stated

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Entry is free to daytime talks and exhibitions. Evening events (€10)

Brian Friel subsequently edited the manuscript and it was published in book form as The Last of the Name and has recently been published in French as Le Dernier du Nom and in Irish as An Fear Deireanach den tSloinneadh