Developing our Tourism Sector
Donegal County Council delivers a number of schemes supporting the development of the tourism sector in Donegal.
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Donegal County Council is delighted to announce the launch of the 2025 Fáilte Ireland’s Festival and Events Funding Programme, designed to support festivals and participative events that contribute to the county’s vibrant tourism offering and enrich the visitor experience.
This funding initiative aims to celebrate Donegal’s rich cultural heritage, foster community engagement, and attract both local and international visitors to our towns and villages.
The supported events must help to drive domestic and international tourism arrivals to Donegal, win bed nights, stimulate local economic activity, and help to improve the visitor experience in the county.
The application period will close at 5pm on Tuesday 11th March 2025.
See details in the link here: https://submit.link/3j6
Donegal County Council is inviting community groups to apply for funding under the Minor Tourism Related Works Grant Scheme 2023. This scheme will fund works that will enhance tourism product offering in various locations in the county including for example signage, improved access to popular visitor sites and attractions such as waterfalls, heritage sites, historic graveyards*, scenic spots, picnic areas, beaches etc.
The application process is now closed.
For queries, please contact: marioncallaghan@donegalcoco.ie or phone 074 9153900.
Donegal County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Regional Festivals & Participative Events Programme. This Programme aims to support festivals and participative events that will drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience.
The application process for 2024 is now closed
For queries, please contact: marioncallaghan@donegalcoco.ie or phone 074 9153900.
Bundoran – Oceanside Seating experience project at Westend Car Park
The Council’s Economic Development Section is responsible for the promotion of tourism and business activities within the County. This project will support business as they adapt to the transition to outdoor hospitality and leisure activities.