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DLDC Welcomes Publication of LEADER and Rural Development Report
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) has welcomed today’s publication of the Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development’s report on the LEADER Programme

New €200,000 PEACEPLUS intergenerational programme launched
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), in partnership with creative media training company, Póca Productions, has officially launched Social Participation and Combating Exclusion (SPACE), a new €200,000 countywide programme designed to bring younger and older people together

DLDC calls on Government to match policy ambition with investment
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is calling on the Government to match its policy ambition with the level of investment needed to continue improving quality

DLDC annual report reveals €4m investment in Donegal communities in 2025
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) has launched its 2025 Annual Report, a snapshot of the organisation’s work and its ongoing efforts to empower and strengthen

“Go For It” – Kieran Mongan on his journey to employment and how he’s helping others in the Traveller community do the same
Traveller Pride Week is a time to celebrate Traveller culture, history, and the contribution Travellers have made to Irish society. For Kieran Mongan, Donegal Local Development CLG’s Traveller Job Coach under the

Donegal Student Honoured at Traveller Pride Awards for Commitment to Inclusion and Education
Kyle Harvey, a final-year Bioanalytical Science student at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has been presented with the Traveller Pride Youth (18-25) Award in recognition of his

Nominations Open for 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Donegal Volunteer Centre has launched its 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards, inviting organisations across the county to nominate the volunteers and community projects, making a real difference in local communities. The annual awards celebrate the dedication and impact of volunteers and

Social Inclusion Week 2026
One Donegal Social Inclusion Week is officially underway, and Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is proud to be playing its part. Social Inclusion Week is

DLDC CEO appears before Joint Oireachtas Committee
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) CEO Padraic Fingleton appeared this week before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Social Protection, Rural and Community Development to discuss

Inclusion in Action: Spotlighting Diversity in Donegal Workplaces
Inclusion in Action: Spotlighting Diversity is a campaign showcasing the rich diversity of Donegal’s workforce and celebrating employers who champion inclusive practices. Developed by the

Up to €200,000 available for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action projects
Funding of up €200,000 is available for Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation projects in Donegal under the 2023-2027 LEADER Programme. Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC), in partnership with the Donegal Local Community

DFRN Chair delivers Guest Lecture to ATU students
The Chair of the Donegal Food Response Network, Mary Coyle, was honoured to deliver a guest lecture to dietetic students at Atlantic Technological University. Mary