Loughs Agency have organised an Maritime Heritage Seminar in Greencastle, Co Donegal with a interesting blend of speakers and subjects.

Patrick Fitzgerald, a professional historian with a long career in researching genealogy and uncovering the story of migration through the centuries, will take us on a journey of migration through the Foyle and Carlingford loughs.

Gerald Crawford, former Secretary of the Foyle Fisheries Commission will tell the story of commercial salmon fishing across two decades Fishing for Salmon in the Foyle.

Retired Mariner, Seamus Bovaird will be presenting on Paddle Steamers on Lough Foyle.

Edward Montgomery, Secretary of The Honourable The Irish Society will speak about the Society and the Foyle Fisheries.

Finally, Wes Forsythe, a career archaeologist with an interest in the Foyle area will presenting on Salt and the Sea.

The event will start with tea/coffee on arrival and a mid-morning break with departure before lunchtime.

Admission is by Eventbrite ticket only. Tickets are FREE.