Number of outreach clinics to be held across the county next month 


A NUMBER of outreach clinics will take place across the county next month. DLDC Employment Support can help long term unemployed to get back into full time employment, identify training opportunities, prepare a CV and fill out application forms and much more. If you wish to avail of the service clinics will be taking place […]

Hannigan appointed chairman of DLDC


DONEGAL Local Development Clg (DLDC) has announced the appointment of Paul Hannigan as Chairman of the Board following a recent rotation. Mr Hannigan, Head of College at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has had a distinguished career in higher education. Since his initial appointment as President of LYIT in January 1998, he has played a […]

Patsy McGonagle crosses the finish line as Chair of DLDC


DONEGAL Local Development’s long-serving Chairperson Patsy McGonagle has stepped down from the Board. Mr McGonagle, who served as Chair for six years, guided DLDC through significant transformation, including opening two new offices and developing a new strategic plan to enhance community impact and support. The renowned Irish athletics manager, brought his vision and passion to […]

Sadness following the passing of Susan Kierce Marsh 


THE death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham. Susan passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2. Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen. Advertisement Tributes have been pouring […]

Support urgently needed as back-to-school costs soar in Donegal


WITH the back-to-school season upon us, families across Donegal are feeling the immediate strain of rising education-related expenses. The Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched its back-to-school appeal for donations to your local community groups, helping those most affected by these financial pressures. In response to this growing […]

Census data shines light on significant role of volunteers


Census data released today shows the importance of engaging a diverse group of volunteers reflective of our communities and creating more flexible ways for people to volunteer. In Donegal, 14% of the county’s population or almost 22,800 people were volunteering in their community and various organisations in April 2022. Of these there were 11,181 females […]

Active Arranmore programme to be launched


‘Active Arranmore’, a new programme administered by Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), will officially launch on Saturday, January 28. ‘Active Arranmore’ is a one-year programme, funded under the Empowering Communities programme, which intends to enhance and improve health and wellbeing of inhabitants and empower individuals and community groups on Arranmore island. The official launch of […]

Adding artistic touches to Donegal’s ‘Appalachian Way’


ANYONE setting out on the famous Appalachian Trail in the USA knows about the long journey ahead. But did you know that the journey ends on the other side of the Atlantic? The International Appalachian Trail (IAT) Ulster–Ireland is part of a wider international walking trail that follows the Appalachian Mountain terrain, which existed on […]