Donegal Tourism CLG

08/10/2026

Go Visit Donegal together with Food Coast Donegal will begin their "Flavours of Donegal" campaign this Monday 12th October. Industry partners can now access the online toolkit which contains branding, logos, messaging and other assets which can be used to promote your participation in the campaign.

https://govisitdonegal.com/tourism-businesses/resources/

29/09/2026

On Monday, 5 October 2026, Fáilte Ireland’s Champions Programme arrives at the Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa Hotel, bringing together the people who welcome visitors every day and helping them become even stronger ambassadors for their local area. The programme is designed for people working in tourism who want to build local knowledge, strengthen visitor engagement skills and confidently showcase the best their destination has to offer.

Participation by tourism businesses is free and encouraged! For more information and to register, click below:

https://www.govisitinishowen.com/failte-ireland-champions-programme-inishowen/

25/09/2026

The delegation was in the county from Wednesday to Friday this week.

25/09/2026

15 ships docked in Greencastle this year.

Successful 2026 Cruise Season Provides Boost for Inishowen and surrounding areas.

18/09/2026

Please see information below on two opportunities for industry partners via ATU Donegal

Dear Industry Partner,

I would like to bring two current opportunities at ATU Killybegs to your attention that may be of interest to you and your colleagues.

Certificate in Culinary Skills
Applications are still open for the Certificate in Culinary Skills, commencing Monday, 28 September.

This programme is:

Fully funded through Springboard+ for eligible unemployed participants
Available to employed participants with a 10% learner contribution
Further programme information and application details are available here: https://www.atu.ie/courses/certificate-culinary-skills-springboard-intake

Single Subject Certificate in Contemporary Pastry Practice

Applications are now open for the Single Subject Certificate, Contemporary Pastry Practice, commencing Monday, 5 October. This programme is funded through Innovate+, however applicants must first be assessed and approved against the relevant SME eligibility criteria. Classes will take place each Monday until Christmas.

Innovate+ supports eligible SMEs to access innovation expertise, emerging technologies, leadership development opportunities, student talent, and business growth supports. As part of the application process, Catalyst's Innovation Officers are available to guide businesses through the opportunity, beginning with a free innovation audit and business review.

Innovate+ is open to eligible SMEs located in Northern Ireland and the border counties, including Donegal, subject to programme eligibility requirements.

To learn more and apply, please visit: https://www.innovateplusproject.co/apply

Should you have any questions regarding either opportunity, please contact [email protected].

16/09/2026

The quarterly meeting of the Donegal Tourism Associates Committee together with the Donegal Tourism Board was held yesterday on Station Island, Lough Derg. Thanks to Cillian and his team for their hospitality. Between the meetings, attendees were afforded a tour of this historic facility, which has welcomed pilgrims from across Ireland and beyond for generations.

As one of the country's most unique spiritual and heritage destinations, Lough Derg continues to play an important role in preserving Ireland's cultural traditions while contributing significantly to the region's tourism offering. The visit provided an opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of the island's rich history, ongoing development, and its importance to the local economy and visitor experience.

16/09/2026

To support ongoing professional development, Fáilte Ireland is running a Champions workshop in Donegal to help elevate your team’s skills.

Workshop details:

Location: Moville
Venue: Redcastle Hotel
Date: Monday, 5th October 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Registration from: 9:30am

Register Now - https://tradeportal.failteireland.ie/my-events/event-details/?id=90069945-1cb0-f111-918b-00155dc70176

Why join the Wild Atlantic Way Champions Programme?
- Enhance customer service skills across your team.
- Build comprehensive local destination knowledge.
- Create memorable experiences that showcase the best of Ireland.
- Differentiate your business through staff expertise.

What the programme includes:
- Know Your Destination training.
- Inclusive customer service techniques.
- Practical skills your team can implement immediately.

16/09/2026

A.C.T. Consultants have been appointed to help with the development of a Town Centre First Plan for Bundoran.

As a first step a Public Consultation Workshop is being organised for Thursday the 1st October in Bundoran Community Centre from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

14/09/2026

Donegal was delighted to welcome EXPLORA III, part of the luxury Explora Journeys fleet, to Greencastle during its recent visit to County Donegal.

To mark the occasion, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Gary Doherty, together with Chief Executive John G. McLaughlin and Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr Terry Crossan, boarded the ship to meet the Captain and crew and present a specially selected Donegal gift as a memento of their visit.

The arrival of EXPLORA III highlights the growing potential of Greencastle and County Donegal as a cruise tourism destination, providing an important opportunity to showcase our spectacular landscapes, rich heritage, culture and warm Donegal welcome to international visitors.

We hope that passengers and crew enjoyed their time in Donegal and that we have the opportunity to welcome EXPLORA Journeys back to our shores again in the future.



Explora Journeys BBC Radio Foyle

09/09/2026

Donegal Tourism CLG and Donegal County Council were delighted to attend the Shared Island workshop at the Everglades Hotel in Derry on 9th September.

The first-ever Shared Island Tourism Brand cross-border collaborative event was hosted by Tourism Ireland, Tourism Northern Ireland and Fáilte Ireland, brought together the best of our regional tourism sector—and Donegal was out in full force and we would like to acknowledge and thank these agencies for organising this event.

Thanks also to Derry City & Strabane District Council and Visit Derry for their work in organising the event also and for their ongoing collaboration and partnership.

Having so many of our local industry partners in the room made for an electric, highly productive day of networking. With over 100 tour operators and buyers present, the energy around what the North West has to offer international visitors was unmistakable.

Key takeaways from the event:

* Real regional momentum: Cross-border connectivity isn’t just a concept—it’s how visitors experience our landscapes, heritage, and hospitality on the ground.
* Direct commercial impact: Meaningful, face-to-face engagements that will directly influence itineraries and drive bed nights across Donegal in the seasons ahead.
* Industry unity: A brilliant showcase of collaboration between accommodation providers, activity operators, cultural attractions, and regional bodies.

A huge thank you to Tourism Ireland, to Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Northern Ireland for spearheading this initiative and to every Donegal business and those from the wider North West region that showed up to champion our counties.

The future of tourism in the North West is shared, connected, and looking very bright.