Frances Browne's Stranorlar - A walking tour
10,00 €
This special tour offers the chance to walk the same streets where Frances was born and raised, exploring the landscape that shaped and inspired her later works.
This reflective and memorable tour is a wonderful way to connect with the life and legacy of Donegal’s most celebrated literary figure. Starting at Kee’s Hotel, the route will take in key sites including:
The Pound Historical Park, where Frances is commemorated with a bronze statue and an inscription from Songs of Our Land
Streets of Stranorlar, connected with her formative years
The Church of Ireland Graveyard, final resting place of her parents and siblings
Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
When & Where
Date: Sunday 12 October 2025
Time: 1.30pm (approx. 1.5 hours)
Meeting Point: Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal
Ticketing Info
Admission: €10
Booking required CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Tickets can be paid for on the day, if preferred. But please email us at info@francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com to reserve your spot.
Spaces are limited so please book to avoid disappointment
Acknowledgements
Festival sponsors: Donegal County Council and the Finn Valley Voice.
About the Frances Browne Literary Festival
The Frances Browne Literary Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Frances Browne (1816–1879), the “Blind Poetess of Ulster.” Rooted in her hometown of Ballybofey-Stranorlar, Co. Donegal, the festival brings together poets, writers, musicians, and communities from Ireland and beyond to share in her spirit of creativity, inclusion, and multilingual expression.
📖 Explore the full programme and festival information at: www.francesbrowneliteraryfestival.com
