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Donegal County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. The 2023 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -3.63%. This figure does not mean that males are paid less than females for doing […]

Donegal County Council Team Up With SEAI to Pilot New Sustainable Energy Communities

By Ryan Harmon 4 December 2023

Donegal County Council have teamed up with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to pilot a new bridging finance programme aimed at Sustainable Energy Communities in the County. The SEAI plays a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society based on sustainable energy and practices. The SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme engages

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Launch of New Culture and Creativity Strategy for Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 20 November 2023

Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland team have launched a Culture and Creativity Strategy that will foster more support and celebration of creativity throughout the county. The successes and lessons from the first five years of the nationwide Creative Ireland initiative has Donegal County Council’s Creative Ireland Culture and Creativity team eager to embark on

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Heritage Led Regeneration Award for Ballyshannon

By Ryan Harmon 11 October 2023

Donegal County Council and its partners scooped the Urban Regeneration & Heritage Award for the Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative at the Irish Planning Institute’s Irish Planning Awards at Clontarf Castle. The Irish Planning Awards recognise innovation and excellence in Irish planning. Collette Beattie, Conservation Officer with Donegal County Council, said,

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Inishowen Innovation Hub Opened to Usher in New Era of Disruptive Technological Innovation

By Ryan Harmon 9 October 2023

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine of Ireland, Charlie McConalogue TD, officially opened the Inishowen Innovation hub, in Buncrana. Inishowen Innovation represents a significant milestone towards fostering disruptive technological advancement, entrepreneurship and economic development in the Inishowen Peninsula, and wider North-West Ireland City Region. The

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#LoveDonegal Day 2023

By Ryan Harmon 6 September 2023

#LoveDonegal day 2023 will take place on Thursday, 14th September and is the day when anyone and everyone who has a connection to and an affinity for Donegal will take to their socials to proclaim their love for Donegal. This day, which is co-ordinated by Donegal County Council’s Economic Development team, has been a huge success […]

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AER Summer Academy Wins 2023 European Citizens’ Prize

By Ryan Harmon 18 July 2023

The 2022 AER Summer Academy is one of two Irish projects selected as winners of the prestigious ‘European Citizens’ Prize’ for 2023. Awarded every year by the European Parliament, the European Citizens’ Prize goes to projects, “organised by people or organisations that encourage mutual understanding and closer integration between people in the EU, cross-border cooperation

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Donegal County Council Announce Milford Town Centre First Plan

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2023

Donegal County Council in conjunction with GM Design Associates is pleased to present a Draft Milford Town Centre First Plan for public consultation. The Plan has been prepared in line with the new National Policy ‘Town Centre First – A Policy Approach for Irish Towns’ and is regeneration & renewal focused with a view to […]

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Official Opening of the LK Green Connect in Letterkenny

By Ryan Harmon 29 June 2023

Cllr Liam Blaney, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council officially opened Linear Park, Letterkenny, as part of the LK Green Connect, with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue TD and Cllr Kevin Bradley, Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District in attendance. The Linear Park scheme is the first phase of the greater […]

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A Working Holiday in Donegal Has Never Been More Rewarding!

By Ryan Harmon 20 June 2023

The 2023 Working Holiday campaign launched in gteic@ CarraigAirt, by Donegal County Council in collaboration with the wide network of world-class digital remote working hubs located across the county and Healthy Ireland. This campaign will run until the end of October and will aim to provide opportunities for people to enjoy everything that Donegal has […]

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New County Donegal Heritage Plan on Public Review

By Ryan Harmon 22 May 2023

The new County Donegal Heritage Plan has been placed on public review until Monday, June 5. The new strategic plan will cover the period from 2023 until 2030 and has been prepared by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum following a period of public submissions last year. […]

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Major Housing Boost As Donegal County Council Confirms Significant Land Acquisitions

By Ryan Harmon 9 May 2023

Donegal County Council has confirmed that it has acquired two large sites in Letterkenny in a major boost to housing in the area, with a view to building in excess of 300 new homes in the town under the Housing for All Programme. Given the current housing challenges, this is a significant boost and offers […]

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Heritage Council Funding for 13 Donegal Projects

By Ryan Harmon 3 May 2023

The Heritage Council has awarded €207,550 in funding for thirteen heritage initiatives in County Donegal to community groups throughout the county under its Community Heritage Grants Scheme. The aim of this annual grants scheme is to support projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management […]

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Launch of One Donegal Social Inclusion Week

By Ryan Harmon 30 March 2023

One Donegal Social Inclusion Week is an annual event which has become an important event catering for the needs of many in the community. It is an action packed, educational, and insightful week with opportunities for community and voluntary groups, services, and educators from right across the county to showcase the work they do. The Launch […]

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Scale-X Donegal Set to Support Businesses to Accelerate Growth

By Ryan Harmon 8 March 2023

Scale-X, a Local Enterprise Office Donegal Accelerator programme, returns on April 19th 2023, targeted at high potential start-ups and business expansions in the county. This exciting programme is unique to Donegal and is built by investors for entrepreneurs. Applications are now open for entrepreneurs or businesses located anywhere in the world, who demonstrate a

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Launch of Donegal Town Green Hub Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 17 February 2023

Donegal County Council, in partnership with My Waste, is proud to announce the launch of the Donegal Town Green Hub campaign. Donegal Town has been selected as one of six pilots nationally to promote sustainable and eco-friendly practices in the town. To kick start the campaign a breakfast morning event will be held on February […]

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Donegal is Calling!

By Ryan Harmon 3 February 2023

Donegal County Council launched the ‘Donegal Is Calling’ campaign, highlighting the county’s vibrant culture, modern infrastructure and world-renowned scenery which makes for the perfect remote working location. Donegal is an attractive location for those who are looking for a modern, connected lifestyle, no matter where in the county they choose to settle. Whether

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Donegal Represented at Holiday World Show 2023

By Ryan Harmon 25 January 2023

The annual Holiday World Show is back and Donegal will be there. After a two-year break in face-to-face events, the Holiday World Show returns to Dublin from the 27th to the 29th January. This show, which has run for over 30 years, reaches the largest holiday audience across the island of Ireland. As part of the 2023 […]

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Minister English Visits Local Enterprise Office and Client Companies in Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 9 November 2022

Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, visited the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) in Donegal, marking the end of a series of visits by the Minister to all 31 LEOs countrywide. The Minister was greeted at the Donegal Enterprise Fund Business Centre in Letterkenny by the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr […]

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Swan Park Buncrana to Host Spooktacular Event This Halloween

By Ryan Harmon 20 October 2022

Donegal County Council is once again joining up with Derry City and Strabane District Council to bring the world class Derry Halloween experience to Swan Park Buncrana. Swan Park in Buncrana will celebrate the ancient tradition of Samhain or Halloween with an exhilarating experience suitable for all ages over two nights on the 29th and 30th October […]

Donegal County Council Publishes 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report

Donegal County Council Team Up With SEAI to Pilot New Sustainable Energy Communities

Launch of New Culture and Creativity Strategy for Donegal

Heritage Led Regeneration Award for Ballyshannon

Inishowen Innovation Hub Opened to Usher in New Era of Disruptive Technological Innovation

#LoveDonegal Day 2023

AER Summer Academy Wins 2023 European Citizens’ Prize

Donegal County Council Announce Milford Town Centre First Plan

Official Opening of the LK Green Connect in Letterkenny

A Working Holiday in Donegal Has Never Been More Rewarding!

New County Donegal Heritage Plan on Public Review

Major Housing Boost As Donegal County Council Confirms Significant Land Acquisitions

Heritage Council Funding for 13 Donegal Projects

Scale-X Donegal Set to Support Businesses to Accelerate Growth

Launch of Donegal Town Green Hub Campaign

Donegal is Calling!

Donegal Represented at Holiday World Show 2023

Minister English Visits Local Enterprise Office and Client Companies in Donegal

Swan Park Buncrana to Host Spooktacular Event This Halloween

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