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

The future of sustainable food production being pioneered in Donegal

Lárionad Acmhainní Nádúrtha CTR, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client in the Donegal Gaeltacht, will form part of a €3.1m research project to diversify plant-protein production across the island of Ireland. The Protein-I project, which will be part-bas...

Award-winning sustainably sourced rapeseed oils offers the perfect reason to #BuyDonegal

Founded in 2009, Donegal Rapeseed Oil has grown into an award-winning leader in the food production sector in Donegal. Austin Duignan is the Founder and Managing Director, 12 years on Donegal Rapeseed Oil has achieved solid growth while remaining ...

North West Strategic Growth Partnership meeting hears how a joint approach to Green transformation is key

Members of the North West Strategic Growth Partnership held a virtual meeting this week to discuss the cross border approach being taken by Councils to the overall Green Transformation of the North West City Region.

Sliabh Liag Cliff Experience announced as part of €15.5 million in funding for over 84 outdoor adventure across the country

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced €15.5 million in funding for 84 outdoor adventure projects. Included in the announcement is the Sliabh Liag Cliff Experience and the Letterkenny to Burtonport ...

From loom to garment, Glendowen brings spirit of #BuyDonegal to life

Glendown Craft Shop and Studio is an iconic and internationally recognised signature stop-off for all craft lovers who visit Donegal and the Inishowen peninsula. Opened in 2005, founder and proprietor Ann McGonigle speaks about the idea behind set...

Trail Gazers Project to develop a range of actions to enhance Inch Levels Trail

Important progress on an exciting walking and recreational trails project at eight locations across Europe, where Donegal County council is the lead partner, was made last week.

Unveiling the Atlantic Technological University, coming Spring 2022

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today (Tuesday 23 November 2021) announced the name of the TU in the west and north-west as Atlantic Technological University (ATU).

LYIT and CLG Dhun na nGall re-sign MoU enhancing both organisations commitment to education, research and performance in the North West

Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) and CLG Dhun na nGall yesterday, Thursday 18 November, re-signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Both organisations have had a successful MoU in place since 2016 and are delighted to continue their p...

#BuyDonegal recognized with Excellence in Local Government Award

Donegal County Council’s #BuyDonegal campaign has scooped a national Excellence in Local Government Award for promoting economic development.