Libraries

Spring into Storytime 2026

Donegal County Library service is delighted to bring you a wonderful Spring into Storytime programme of storyt...

European Movement Ireland to visit the Central Library

Central Library Letterkenny are hosting a free 'EU Unfiltered' Roundtable workshop with European Movement Irel...

Donegal Libraries Win Island of Ireland Library of the Year for Frances Browne Storytellers Project

Donegal County Council’s Library Service has been named the Island of Ireland Regional and Country Winner of L...

Polish Ambassador visit to Donegal County Council

From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU),...

Tree-mendous Day as Donegal County Council hand out almost 9000 trees for Hare’s Corner Project

It’s National Tree Week (8–15 March) and Donegal County Council is encouraging communities to continue the ama...

Donegal Libraries Launch Radon Monitor Loan Service to Support Public Health

Donegal County Library Service is pleased to announce that digital radon monitors are now available to borrow ...

'Working Over By' Exhibition wins LAMA Award

A major exhibition celebrating the work of Donegal men and women in Scotland between 1940 and 1990 has won the...

Donegal County Council’s Summer Student Placement Scheme

Donegal County Council’s Summer Student Placement Scheme 2026 – Now Open

Essential Library Maintenance

There will be limited access to online library services and no access to My Open Library from 7pm Monday 2nd M...

Public invited to have their say on the Draft County Donegal Biodiversity Action Plan 2026–2030

Donegal County Council is inviting members of the public, community groups, landowners, businesses, and organi...

Donegal County Library Service invites you to Get Lost in a Good Book for Ireland Reads Day

Celebrate reading locally on Saturday, February 28

Seoladh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2026 i nDún na nGall

Seoladh Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2026 i nDún na nGall

Recruitment Competition - Librarian and Executive Librarian

Donegal Libraries Launch New Communication Boards to Support Inclusive Access Across the County

Donegal County Library Service has officially launched a new initiative featuring Communication Boards across ...

Get Smart About Energy Toolkit

Get Smart About Energy Toolkit Now Available to Help Residents Slash Bills and Boost Efficiency

Recruitment Competition - Library Service

Recruitment Competition - Library Service

‘Our Voices Together: Stories of Migration to and from Donegal’

Donegal County Museum and Donegal Archives would like to invite you to the launch of ‘Our Voices Together: Sto...

Blinkist. Powerful ideas – 15 minutes at a time.

Donegal County Library Service is excited to announce its newest digital offering, Blinkist Premium, now avail...

Read DL 26 opens on ‘Around the North West’ with John Breslin

Read DL are delighted to be up and running once again for 2026

Period Dignity

Donegal County Council rolls out Period Dignity Programme in cultural venues across the County.

Digitized Biography of Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde now available online

Donegal Library Service is delighted to announce that the digitized Biography of Niall Mac Giolla Bhrighde is ...

Christmas Jumper Swap - Central Library

Got yourself a Christmas jumper that’s lost its sparkl

Family Time at Your Library: Exciting Festive Events for Families at Donegal Libraries

The Donegal County Library Service is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Family Time at...

Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme 2026

The online portal will open for applications on Monday 1st December

Europe Direct Soapbox Public Speaking Competition 2025

The Central Library in Letterkenny was packed to capacity on Friday 7th November for the regional final of the...

‘Borders & Boundaries’ The Boundary Commission 100 Years – a Commemorative Conference

On Saturday 8th November, Donegal County Museum, Culture Division, Donegal County Council in partnership with ...

Science Week 2025

Donegal County Library welcomes you to Science Week 2025.

Launch of Frances Browne Storytellers: Seeing Beyond Sight

New Anthology Honours Frances Browne with Voices from Ireland’s Vision-Impaired Writers

Climate Action Week

Climate Action Week is coming to Central Library, Letterkenny on Friday 17th October at 11.00am.

Taking 5 for Cross Border Creative Health and Wellbeing

The Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny was a hive of creative activity on Wednesday 15th October showcasing...

Creative Comforts: A Mini Autumn Arts & Wellness Festival

Creative Comforts: A Mini Autumn Arts & Wellness Festival which will animate Donegal Town’s Millcourt Mews ove...

Diversity Inclusion Storysacks available from Donegal County Library Service

Donegal County Childcare Committee, in partnership with Donegal County Library, is delighted to announce that ...

Donegal Libraries to Celebrate National Public Libraries Open Day 2025

Donegal County Library Service will join libraries across Ireland on Saturday, 27 September to celebrate Natio...

25th Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival Underway!

The 25th Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival takes place from today, Friday, September 26 to Sunday, October ...

Tim Hayes to visit the Central Library

Central Library Letterkenny are hosting free talk with Tim Hayes on Monday 22nd September at 11.00am

Wainfest 2025 Launches at Glenveagh National Park

Wainfest, Donegal’s much-loved annual children’s arts and book festival, was officially launched today at the ...

Culture Night 2025

Taking place on Friday, 19th September, Culture Night is “One Night For All” with events taking place across t...

Skills for Life programme welcomes all to learn and grow

Donegal County Library is proud to announce its participation in Skills for Life, a new nationwide initiative ...

Open Call for Creative and Cultural Practitioner

Cultural & Creative Practitioner in Residence sought for Donegal

Explore Your Foundations during Heritage Week 2025

National Public Library Open Day - Save the Date

Join us and bring a friend on Saturday 27th September.

Cyber Safety

From Shelving Books to Stopping Scams, Donegal Librarians Lead the Way in Cyber Safety.

Donegal County Council Artists Bursaries 2025

Donegal County Council Artists Bursaries Scheme 2025

Historian in Residence sought for Commemorative Programme 2025

Historian in Residence sought to write four essays on Donegal in the 20th century. Deadline for applications 4...

Do you want to be a Book?

Earagail Arts Festival and Donegal County Council Library Service are inviting members of the public to partic...

Launch of the book Abhainn Burn River

Publication of book in Irish, English and Ulster Scots by young people from Donegal and Tyrone.

Summer Stars 2025 - Donegal Library Service Unveils Exciting Programme for Children

Donegal Library Service is thrilled to announce a comprehensive programme of events for children this summer. ...

Walk on the wild side of Inch Island this June

Enjoy a range of outdoor activities led by nature experts and Biodiversity Officers from Donegal County Counci...

Erasmus+ Study Visits for Library Leaders 

Senior library managers from across public library services in Ireland are undertaking study visits to librari...

Cruinniú na nÓg 2025

Free events for children and young people aged 0-18 years on Saturday June 7th.

My Little Library initiative 2025

Free Little Library Book Bag for all children starting school from your local library

Cruinniú na nÓg DJ Workshops for 14 - 17 year olds

Ever thought you’d like to know how to DJ or learn how to make your own tracks? Now’s your chance !

Launch of New Sensory Garden

Donegal County Library Service launch new sensory garden to promote wellbeing and inclusion.

Biodiversity Week 2025

National Biodiversity Week is from 16th – 25th May this year, spanning International Biodiversity Day on 22nd ...

Europe Day 2025

Europe Day event at the Central Library Letterkenny

Launch of Bealtaine Festival 2025

Donegal Celebrates 30 Years of Bealtaine with Month-Long Festival of Art, Music, and Community

Share Your Stories of Working Life in Scotland

Did you, or someone in your family, spend time working in Scotland between 1940 and 1990?

Culture Division Annual Review 2024

Donegal County Council's Culture Division Annual Review 2024 published

New Literacy Resources launched

Donegal County Library Service have just launched a suite of resources which aim to help adults improve their ...

Europe Direct Social Inclusion Week event with Michelle Murphy

Central Library Letterkenny will host an exciting presentation by Michelle Murphy, Research & Policy Analyst w...

Spring into Storytime 2025

Dive into the Magic of Reading this April with Donegal Libraries' Spring into Storytime!

Student Work Placement Scheme 2025

Applications are now open for Donegal County Council's Student Work Placement Scheme 2025

Donegal County Library Service are Recruiting

Join Our Team

Frances Browne Storytellers – Seeing Beyond Sight: A Celebration of Vision Impaired Storytelling

Cruinniu na nÓg 2025, get involved!

The highly successful National Day of Creativity for Children and Young People, Cruinniú na nÓg takes place th...

Seachtain na Gaeilge

This International Festival, Seachtain na Gaeilge, will take place from 1 - 17 March 2025 and an extensive pro...

Donegal County Library Service Recruiting Senior Executive Librarian

Join Our Team

Donegal County Library want you to Get Lost … in a Good Book

Ireland Reads celebration of reading is back for 2025...so go on, get lost!

Have Your Say

Children and Young People asked for ideas for Cruinniú na nÓg 2025

Culture and Creativity Awards 2025

Open Call now Open for Culture and Creativity Project Awards

Freegal Music

Family Time at Your Library: Exciting Festive Events for Families at Donegal Libraries

The Donegal County Library Service is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Family Time at...

Thatching Fund Available

The BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025 is now open for applications.

Donegal’s Heritage Champions Honoured at National Heritage Week Awards

The contributions of Donegal-based community groups to heritage preservation, protection and celebration were ...

New Wheelchair accessible tables available at 5 libraries throughout the County

Making services available to everyone thanks to #DormantAccounts2024

Funding for Historic Structures

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is inviting applications to its Historic Structures F...

Donegal County Council invites public input for first County Biodiversity Action Plan

Donegal County Council, in partnership with The Heritage Council, is excited to announce the development of it...

2024 Europe Direct Soapbox competition winners announced

Congratulations to the 2024 Europe Direct Soapbox competition winners.

Science Week

Science Week is part of Science Foundation Ireland’s efforts to promote and celebrate the fascinating world of...

Discover the convenience of 365 library access with My Open Library. 

My Open Library is now available at Buncrana Community Library. The My Open Library service offers extended op...