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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 […]

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Donegal Inspires Creative Women of the World

By Ryan Harmon 21 September 2022

Donegal County Council has joined forces with AwakenHub to host a unique online event on Thursday 22nd of September on how Donegal is inspiring creative women of the world.  This event is being hosted as part of Donegal Connect and will feature well known producer and originator of Riverdance and one of this years recipients […]

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#LoveDonegal Campaign is Back

By Ryan Harmon 5 September 2022

The hugely popular #LoveDonegal campaign will return on Thursday September 8th 2022, building on the success of previous days and public interest. Last years campaign reached over 17 million people across the world and had Donegal trending for several days across social media outlets. The campaign also won the Local Authority LAMA Awards in 2021 for the […]

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Official Opening of Carrigart Digital Hub gteic@Carraig Airt

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2022

The official opening of the gteic@Carraig Airt a new digital hub based in the heart of Carrigart on Main Street offering eighteen desk spaces in a newly refurbished building of some 1,800 square feet. The official launch was performed by the Minister for Rural & Community Development Heather Humphreys T.D. in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of […]

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Cathaoirleach Launches New Code for Campers in Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Liam Blaney has launched a new code of conduct to help campers enjoy their visit to Donegal this summer while at the same time protecting the beautiful county. This Code has been developed on foot of recommendations from a study commissioned by Donegal County Council in 2021 and has been jointly […]

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Donegal County Council Puts Spotlight on Climate Action for Your Council Day

By Ryan Harmon 1 July 2022

The vital work of Donegal County Council’s employees and the role they are playing in our county’s fight to tackle climate change is being highlighted for this year’s Your Council Day, which takes place on Friday 1st July. Across social media, #YourCouncilDay will showcase the work of our committed and passionate local authority employees who are […]

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Donegal Africa Day Celebration

By Ryan Harmon 12 May 2022

On this Saturday, May 14th, Donegal County Council and Donegal Intercultural Platform will jointly present an Africa Day celebration at the Regional Cultural Centre and An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny. All events are FREE of Charge and all are invited to attend and enjoy. Exhibitions and Talks The celebration opens at 11.00am with a series of […]

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Ballyshannon Regeneration Strategy Published

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2022

Donegal County Council in conjunction with GM Design is pleased to announce the publication of an exciting and visionary Regeneration Strategy and Action Plan for Ballyshannon Town Centre. It is a regeneration focused roadmap of key priorities and actions for the sustainable regeneration of Ballyshannon Town Centre to 2040 and beyond. The project is funded […]

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The Big Donegal Clean-Up Returns for 2022!

By Ryan Harmon 7 April 2022

The launch of this year’s Big Donegal Clean-Up took place at The Community Park in Convoy this week where Cllr Jack Murray, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, joined members of Convoy Community Environmental Committee, John Curran from the Donegal Volunteer Centre, pupils and teachers from Convoy Joint National School and Scoil Bhríde Convoy and Michael […]

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Donegal County Council Delivers on New Social Housing in Donegal Town

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2022

As part of its Social housing capital programme, Donegal County Council have completed the turnkey acquisition of 38 properties that are currently under construction at Oak Meadows, Drumbar, Donegal Town. The acquisition of these houses is a major investment of in excess of €7.6m in the social housing stock in the county and in particular, […]

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Killybegs 2040 – A Town Centre Regeneration Project

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2022

Donegal County Council is seeking tenders for the Killybegs 2040 Town Centre Regeneration Project – Island House and Public Realm Works Contract. This significant regeneration project has an overall value of €4.84m and is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Rural Regeneration & Development Fund, which is a flagship element […]

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Donegal County Council to Put in Place Pet Friendly Zones on Beaches in 2022

By Ryan Harmon 11 February 2022

Donegal County Council plan to put in place pet friendly zones on beaches for 2022. The Blue Flag is an international environmental award made to beaches throughout the world that demonstrate good environmental standards and have good sanitary and safety facilities. To be given Blue Flag status a beach must have a high standard in […]

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Funding Available for Donegal Heritage Projects

By Ryan Harmon 26 January 2022

The Heritage Council has funding available for Donegal Heritage Projects and is inviting applications to its Community Heritage Grant Scheme until Wednesday, February 16 at 5 p.m. The aims of the grant scheme are to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management of […]

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‘Happy Days’ Online Guide to North West’s Best Experiences Goes Live

By Ryan Harmon 21 January 2022

A new online guide named ‘Happy Days’ listing arts and cultural events in the North West has been launched to provide a one-stop guide to the best family fun experiences in Derry, Strabane and Donegal. The www.happydaysnw.com website, which covers the entire spectrum of arts and culture events and experiences across the region, is a joint initiative […]

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Public Consultation on Drumboe Woods and Environs Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 11 January 2022

What does Drumboe Woods and the wider wooded area mean to you, and how would you like to see it develop and mature over the next 20 years? A public consultation is underway to help answer these questions and we want to hear from you, the community, about your thoughts and aspirations for Your Place.  The […]