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Over 800 jobs created by Údarás na Gaeltachta in 2021

825 new full-time jobs were created in Gaeltacht companies in 2021, the highest number of jobs created in one year since 2008 with most of these in Donegal and Galway. When job reductions are taken into account, there is a net increase of 446 in o...

Businesses encouraged to get involved with #RuralBusinessDay, next Wednesday 19th January

Across the island of Ireland, Finland and Iceland, businesses are encouraged to get involved in #RuralBusiness Day, taking place next Wednesday, January 19th. The event, run by Digi2Market, an EU Project under the Northern Periphery and Artic Prog...

#BuyDonegal 2021 draws to a close with county’s best and brightest featured

December 31st saw the conclusion of another very successful #BuyDonegal campaign. Officially launched on 27th October by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Jack Murray, businesses were treated to an informative talk on consumer insights and ...

Ireland’s newest carrier, Emerald Airlines announced as new operator of Donegal – Dublin flight route

Minister Eamon Ryan T.D. and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton T.D., have today announced that Ireland’s newest airline, Emerald Airlines, will operate the Government-funded public service obligation air service between Donegal and Dublin airp...

€1,365,515 funding announced for 2 Donegal projects as part of Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF)

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €21.5 million for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities including two in Donegal.

Location and Innovation just the ticket for Errigal Training Centre

Errigal Training Centre, based in Falcarragh, is unique to the island of Ireland. It is the only accredited GWO (Global Wind Organisation) facility that provides a full service offering of training safety modules across a wide range of energy sect...

Unique Ascent offers an exploration like no other on the Wild Atlantic Way with #BuyDonegal

While growing up across various coastal locations around Scotland, Iain Miller has always been drawn to the sea. After leaving school, Iain joined the Merchant Navy as an engineering cadet. For 20 years, he has sailed around the world on several o...

Economic Development unit of Donegal County Council Reflects on 2021

As we approach the end of 2021, the Economic Development Unit of Donegal County Council looks back in a year like no other and the work carried out by the team throughout 2021. Our ‘Year in Review’ video aims to do exactly that!

Maple Group Celebrate Their Third Anniversary with continuing focus on buying from Donegal Food and Drink Producers.

Just 3 Years after the opening of the first Maple store in Derrybeg, Donegal owned Company, Maple Group, now have eight convenience stores, seven with forecourts located throughout rural communities in Donegal. This month they announce plans to fu...

Donegal Airport secures €600,000 in funding through Regional State Airports Programme