LOVE of Donegal has seen thousands of people celebrate the county’s culture, food and talent that makes it unique.
The people, communities, and spirit that make Donegal such a special place to live, work, visit and call home is being recognised as part of a positive initiative.
Love Donegal 2026 was launched by Donegal County Council last week at Crolly Distillery in the Gaeltacht.
A council spokesperson said: “Love Donegal Day encourages people at home and across the global Donegal diaspora to share what they love about the county, helping to showcase Donegal’s unique identity, heritage and vibrant communities to audiences around the world.”
Donegal County Council cathaoirleach Cllr Gary Doherty said: “Love Donegal Day is about pride in place.
“It celebrates our people, communities, culture and creativity, while giving those at home and abroad the chance to share their connection with Donegal and help tell our county’s story to the world.”
The Love Donegal campaign continues to grow in reach and impact.
Last year’s campaign achieved a reported reach of 109 million people worldwide, demonstrating the strong connection people at home and abroad have with Donegal, according to the council.
The spokesperson added: “Through photographs, stories, videos and messages shared across social media, thousands helped showcase the county to a global audience.
“Whether you live in Donegal or overseas, Love Donegal Day is an opportunity to celebrate our shared pride in this extraordinary county.”
To join the celebrations, follow Love Donegal across social media and use #LoveDonegalDay or #DúnnanGallAbú.
Kevin Dooher, Wild Atlantic Traveller; Caitlín O’Donnell, Discovering Donegal; Rachel McLaughlin, Donegal Daily; and Karoline Sweeney, Letterkenny Chamber. at the Love Donegal launch at Crolly Distillery on Wednesday evening.
A night of celebration for the launch of the 7th #LoveDonegal campaign at Crolly Distillery, including Donegal County Council cathaoirleach Cllr Gary Doherty, Cllr John Sheamuis Ó Fearraigh, Cllr Jimmy Brogan, Cllr Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig, Pat the Cope Gallagher TD, on Wednesday evening.
Pat the Cope Gallagher TD; Catherine Nic Grianna, Crolly Distillery Visitors’ Experience manager; Karoline Sweeney, Castlegrove House and Letterkenny Chamber president; and Kevin Dooher, Wild Atlantic Traveller.
Musicians Hughie Boyle, Joe Armstrong, and Eileen Doherty at the Love Donegal launch at Crolly Distillery on Wednesday evening.
Maureen Brogan; Cllr Gary Doherty, cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council; and Cllr Jimmy Brogan at the Love Donegal launch at Crolly Distillery on Wednesday evening.