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    John Adair constructed Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, Ireland. The park, which covers over 20,000 acres, was originally Adair's estate but is now a national park open to visitors. It features Glenveagh Castle, gardens, and parkland. In 1861, Adair evicted many local families from their homes in the area in what was a dark time in Irish history known as the Derryveagh evictions.

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    A view into Lands of Derryveagh, long ago.

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    John Adair constructed Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, Ireland. The park, which covers over 20,000 acres, was originally Adair's estate but is now a national park open to visitors. It features Glenveagh Castle, gardens, and parkland. In 1861, Adair evicted many local families from their homes in the area in what was a dark time in Irish history known as the Derryveagh evictions.

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    Derryveagh Today: A National Park, No Longer A Place of Settlement

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    John Adair constructed Glenveagh National Park in County Donegal, Ireland. The park, which covers over 20,000 acres, was originally Adair's estate but is now a national park open to visitors. It features Glenveagh Castle, gardens, and parkland. In 1861, Adair evicted many local families from their homes in the area in what was a dark time in Irish history known as the Derryveagh evictions.

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    John Adair, the Man who constructed Glenveagh

    DERRYVEAGH TODAY
    A NATIONAL PARK, NO LONGER A PLACE OF SETTLEMENT
    Fact File on Glenveagh National park:
    GLENVEAGH FACTFILE Address: Churchill, Letterkenny. Location: 24 kilometers north-west of Letterkenny. Kilmacrennan/Termon to Dunlewey road, or the Churchill to Dunlewey road. Opening Hours: March to Early November: Daily:10.00-18.30. Last admissions 17.00. Castle tour: Euro2.75-adults; 2.00- Senior Citizens; 1.25Students/children.7.00- Family. Bus to Castle: Euro2.00 Euro per adult. 1.00 concession. Garden and Parkland access: Free of charge. Visitors Centre: free exhibitions, information, and a 45 minute audiovisual presentation.

    Castle and left an ever bearing effect on the people of Derryveagh.

    The Derryveagh evictions. April 1861, A dark time in Irish History.

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