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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...

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...

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!

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

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.

#BuyDonegal gets off to a flyer

Over 300 participating businesses ensured the #BuyDonegal campaign got off to a fantastic start with consumers near and far supporting Donegal businesses over the weekend. On social media the campaign reached an audience of over 4 million with a c...

National Heritage Awards for County Donegal

The efforts of individuals, families and community groups across Ireland in ensuring the preservation, protection and promotion of Ireland’s built, natural and cultural heritage were recognised at the National Heritage Awards ceremony that was hel...