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Assistant Youth Workers wanted
Involve Youth & Community Services are seeking Assistant Youth Workers. Under the Tús Programme/ Rural Social Scheme, successful candidates will receive an increased payment of

Human Rights Day 2025
Human Rights Day – ‘Our Everyday Essentials’ Today acts as a reminder that human rights start with each of us and thrive when we make

International Volunteer Day
Today, December 5th, was designated International Volunteer Day in 1985 by the UN General Assembly and is an opportunity to celebrate volunteerism. This year’s theme

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. IDPwD is a United Nations Day observed internationally, aiming to promote community awareness, understanding, and acceptance of

DLDC 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the difference between the earnings of females and males across the organisation,

DLDC welcomes new Board Members
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) has welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors. DLDC’s Board of Directors is the ultimate decision-making body within

DLDC features at National Social Enterprise Conference 2025
Donegal Local Development CLG featured at the National Social Enterprise Conference 2025 in Galway. DLDC Head of Operations Margaret Larkin, representing Local Development Companies Network

‘Stories We Share’ – bringing families together through reading
‘Stories We Share’ – bringing families together through reading. Donegal Local Development CLG recently held a number of storytelling sessions in the Twin Towns Library,

Arranmore Islanders benefit from safety training
Last week, Arranmore Island was a hive of activity as islanders took part in safety training. Atlantic Marine Training, a leading training provider for Marine

Charities Regulator Visits Donegal
The Charities Regulator visited Donegal this week as part of Charity Trustees’ Week 2025. Charities Regulator Chief Executive Madeleine Delaney and Thomas Mullholland, Director of

Charity Trustees’ Week
On Charity Trustees’ Week, Donegal Local Development CLG would like to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers who help make the county

Donegal Community & Voluntary Groups Celebrated at DLDC 2025 Community Recognition Awards
The valuable work of community and voluntary groups in Donegal was celebrated at Donegal Local Development CLG’s (DLDC) 2025 Community Recognition Awards ceremony last evening.