– 31st August – 6th September 2025:

Walk Donegal and Support Cancer Care West

 

Experience the breathtaking scenery of County Donegal on the 5th Donegal Camino.

This unique walking adventure offers daily routes across iconic locations including Inishowen Head, Urris Hills, Oakfield Park, Errigal/Glenveagh, Arranmore Island (including an overnight stay and a lively céilí!), Glenties to Ardara, and the majestic Slieve League (with options for a challenging climb or a scenic boat trip).

Each evening participants will enjoy local dining, traditional music and delightful surprises. Discover the unparalleled beauty of Donegal while contributing to the vital work of Cancer Care West.

For details and to register for this incredible camino, please visit: www.donegalcamino.ie 

Follow them on social media for updates!

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– 31 Lúnasa – 6 Meán Fómhair 2025:

Siúil i nDún na nGall agus Tabhair Tacaíocht do Chúram Ailse an IarthairBain sult as radharcanna iontacha Chontae Dhún na nGall ar 5ú Camino Dhún na nGall.

Cuireann an eachtra siúlóide uathúil seo bealaí laethúla ar fáil trasna láithreacha íocónacha lena n-áirítear Inis Eoghain, Cnoc Iorrais, Páirc Oatfield, Earagail/Gleann Bheatha, Oileán Árainn Mhór (lena n-áirítear fanacht thar oíche agus céilí bríomhar!), Na Gleannta go hArd an Rátha, agus Sliabh Léig (le roghanna le haghaidh dreapadóireachta dúshlánach nó turas báid).

Gach tráthnóna bainfidh rannpháirtithe sult as bia áitiúil, ceol traidisiúnta agus iontas aoibhne. Bain sult as áilleacht iontach Dhún na nGall agus ag cur le hobair ríthábhachtach Cancer Care West.

Le haghaidh sonraí agus le clárú don chamino dochreidte seo, tabhair cuairt le do thoil ar:: www.donegalcamino.ie 

Lean iad ar na meáin shóisialta le haghaidh faisnéise nua!

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We’re delighted to unveil the new artwork here at the airport, a beautiful reflection of Donegal’s warmth, designed by Audrey Kavanagh and installed by Signz Dungloe.

A special word of thanks to Donegal Tourism CLG for their collaboration on this project. 

See below photographs for a sample of the stunning new artwork, which we hope passengers will enjoy as it offers a warm ‘céad míle fáilte’ on arrival and a heartfelt ‘slán’ to those departing. 

A huge thank you to Audrey Kavanagh for her wonderful design.

Brandáil Donegal Tourisml

Tá an-áthas orainn an saothar ealaíne nua a nochtadh anseo ag an aerfort, léiriú álainn ar láíocht Dhún na nGall, deartha ag Audrey Kavanagh agus suiteáilte ag Signz an Chlocháin Léith.

Buíochas ar leith do Donegal Tourisml CLG as a gcomhoibriú ar an tionscadal seo.  Féach ar na grianghraif thíos le haghaidh sampla den saothar iontach ealaíne, agus tá súil againn go mbainfidh paisinéirí taitneamh as mar go dtugann sé ‘céad míle fáilte’ deas agus ‘slán’ croíúil dóibh siúd atá ag imeacht. Míle buíochas le Audrey Kavanagh as a dearadh iontach.

The Mary Dungloe International Arts Festival logo

International Arts Festival

The 58th MFD festival runs from 26th July – 4th August 2025 and is an annual ten-day celebration of Irish culture, arts and music.

The festival culminates in the crowning of The Mary from Dungloe. Inspired by a song from the 1930s, the event aims to welcome visitors from around the world and the Irish diaspora back to Donegal.

The varied programme includes Street Music, Vintage Car Show, Fashion Show, Children’s sports and entertainment, Daniel’s Country Sunday, Showband Night, Lá Gaelach, Gala Ball, Crowning Cabaret, the Gay Byrne Walking Trails, the Carnival Parade and introduces a new event for 2025 – the Food & Drinks Fayre which will give Donegal food and drinks producers, together with 5 top Donegal chef’s, a wonderful opportunity to showcase their products and culinary skills.

For full programme details visit www.maryfromdungloe.ie 

Féile Ealaíon Idirnáisiúnta Mháire an Clochán Léith

Mairfidh an 58ú féile Mháire an Chlocháin Léith ó 26 Iúil – 4 Lúnasa 2025 agus is ceiliúradh bliantúil é ar chultúr, ealaíona agus ceol na hÉireann a mhaireann deich lá.

Críochnaíonn an fhéile le corónú Mháire an Chlocháin Léith. Bhí sé spreagtha ag amhrán ó na 1930idí agus tá sé mar aidhm ag an ócáid ​​fáilte a chur roimh chuairteoirí agus an diaspóra Éireannach ó ar fud an domhain ar ais go Dún na nGall.

Áiríonn an clár éagsúil Ceol Sráide, Seó Caranna Seanré, Seó Faisin, spóirt agus siamsaíocht do Pháistí, Domhnach Ceoil Tíre le Daniel, Oíche Showband, Lá Gaelach, bál ceiliúrtha, Cabaret corónaithe, Cosáin Siúlóide Gay Byrne, Paráid an Charnabhail agus cuirfear tús le hócáid ​​nua do 2025 – Tabharfaidh an tAonach Bia & Deochanna deis iontach do tháirgeoirí bia agus dí as Dún na nGall a gcuid táirgí a thaispeáint agus tabharfaidh sé deis do 5 chócaire den scoth ó Dhún na nGall a gcuid scileanna cócaireachta a thaispeáint.

Chun sonraí iomlána an chláir a fháil tabhair cuairt ar www.maryfromdungloe.ie 

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A Captivating Cultural Experience!

The Earagail Arts Festival which runs from 12th-26th July 2025 is a bilingual summer festival showcasing artists native to Donegal, with a diverse programme taking place in venues and locations throughout the county. 

The festival creates a unique cultural experience in the heart of one of Ireland’s most outstanding areas of natural beauty.

For programme details and updates, visit www.eaf.ie – it’s an event you won’t want to miss!

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Eispéireas Cultúir tarraingteach ag Féile Ealaíon an Earagail!

Is féile samhraidh dhátheangach í Féile Ealaíne an Earagail a bheidh ar siúl ón 12-26 Iúil 2025 a thaispeánann ealaíontóirí Dhún na nGall agus le clár éagsúil ar siúl in ionaid ar fud an chontae.

Cruthaíonn an fhéile eispéireas cultúrtha uathúil i gcroílár cheann de na ceantair is suntasaí in Éirinn maidir le háilleacht nádúrtha. Le haghaidh sonraí cláir agus nuashonruithe, tabhair cuairt ar www.eaf.ie – is imeacht é nach mbeidh tú ag iarraidh a chailleadh!

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Féile Ómóis Rory Gallagher

 – Ballyshannon (29th May – 1st June 2025)

Experience the 21st Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal marking the 30th anniversary of Rory’s passing.

Over 30 acts across 15 venues including the Big Top, Rory Gallagher Theatre and various town locations. Enjoy open-air concerts and pub gigs. Visit www.rorygallagherfestival.com  for more information. 

The festival is easily accessible from Donegal Airport via car rental options and local taxi/bus services.

 

  – Béal Átha Seanaidh (29 Bealtaine – 1 Meitheamh 2025)

Bain sult as an 21ú Féile Ómóis Idirnáisiúnta Rory Gallagher i mBéal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall ag comóradh 30 bliain ó fuair Rory bás.

Breis is 30 grúpa i 15 ionad lena n-áirítear an Big Top, Amharclann Rory Gallagher agus áiteanna éagsúla ar an bhaile. Bain sult as ceolchoirmeacha faoin aer agus gigeanna sna tithe tábhairne. Tabhair cuairt ar rorygallagherfestival.com chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil. 

Is furasta an fhéile a shroicheadh ó Aerfort Dhún na nGall trí roghanna carrchíosa agus seirbhísí áitiúla tacsaí/bus.

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Updated 29 January 2025

Local Link Bus Services – Great news for travellers! Local Link bus services have increased stops at Donegal Airport. Check out the new timetable and plan your next trip using this convenient and affordable travel option! 🚌

TFI Local Link map and schedule for busses into Donegal and to the airport from Sligo and Leitrim
An Fal carrach - an clochan liath timetable
For more information, click here: https://locallinkdsl.ie/timetables/
TFI Locallink bus schedule to Donegal Airport - language in Irish

Start your Donegal adventure right upon arrival!  Choose from our selection of car rental companies conveniently located at the airport. Pre booking is advised. 

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car  www.enterprise.ie 
  • Europcar   www.europecar.ie 
  • Yuko Car www.kellystoyota.com 
  • GoCar    www.gocar.ie 

Please go to the Car Hire & Airport Transfer page for further information. 

Tá sé éasca carr a fháil ar cíos:

Cuir tús le d’eachtra i nDún na nGall díreach tar éis duit teacht! Roghnaigh ónár rogha cuideachtaí carrchíosa atá lonnaithe go háisiúil ag an aerfort. Moltar áirithint a dhéanamh roimh ré 

Donegal will be hosting TBEX 2025, the World’s Largest Travel Blogger Conference, from September 9th to 12th. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to showcase Donegal to travel bloggers and influencers from around the world in association with Donegal County Council and Donegal Tourism

TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) 2025 is the world’s largest conference and community of travel creators and influencers.

The TBEX community includes tens of thousands of travel bloggers, writers, photographers, YouTubers, Instagrammers, TikTokers, social media influencers and other travel creators from around the world.  The conference  is expected to attract over 500 attendees for a week of education, networking, and destination exploration. 

Lots of the formal events have been planned, with the  delegates  posting the whole time they are here. 

Find out more https://tbexcon.com/about/

To learn more about other special offers and events, check out our Special Offers page

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Donegal Airport is the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 “Transformation” in Airport Carbon Accreditation. This demonstrates our commitment to reducing emissions and aligning operations with climate goals.

Airport Carbon Accreditation key initiatives include:

  • Comprehensive carbon footprint assessment
  • Ambitious emissions reduction targets
  • Energy efficiency upgrades (LED lighting, solar PV, electric vehicles)
  • Stakeholder engagement

We are proud to be leading the way in sustainable aviation.

For further information, please contact:

Eilís Docherty
Managing Director Donegal Airport
Email: eilisdocherty@donegalairport.ie
Telephone: 074 9548284

Click here to learn more about the 7 Levels of Airport Carbon Accredition. 

To read the complete press release in Irish or English, scroll down: 

graphic featuring the Level 4 accreditation and logos
Carbon accreditation featuring Donegal Aiport with images of the airport and Level 4 Mapping

Level 4 “Transformation” in Airport Carbon Accreditation

Preasráiteas
Press Release

Is cúis bhróid d’Aerfort Dhún na nGall a fhógairt gur sinne an chéad aerfort in Éirinn a bhain “Claochlú” Leibhéal 4 amach i gCreidiúnú Carbóin Aerfoirt (ACA).  Is cloch mhíle an-suntasach é an éacht seo inár dturas inbhuanaitheachta, agus bronnadh é mar aitheantas ar thiomantas leanúnach an aerfoirt a lorg carbóin a laghdú agus a chuid oibríochtaí a ailíniú le spriocanna aeráide domhanda.

Is é Creidiúnú Carbóin Aerfoirt an t-aon chlár deimhniúcháin bainistíochta domhanda atá formhuinithe ag institiúidí d’aerfoirt.  Déanann sé measúnú neamhspleách agus aithníonn sé iarrachtaí an aerfoirt a n-astaíochtaí carbóin a bhainistiú agus a laghdú trí 7 leibhéal deimhniúcháin: ‘Léirscáilíú’, ‘Laghdú’, ‘Barrfheabhsú’, ‘Neodracht’, ‘Aistriú’ agus ‘Leibhéal 5’.

Agus í ag trácht ar an fhógra a rinne ACA, dúirt Eilís Docherty, Stiúrthóir Bainistíochta Aerfort Dhún na nGall:  Tá bród ar leith ar an Chathaoirleach, ar an Bhord Stiúrthóirí agus ar Bhainistíocht Aerfort Dhún na nGall as a bheith ar an chéad aerfort in Éirinn le Leibhéal 4 ACA a bhaint amach.   Tá an deimhniú seo tuillte ag tiomantas fhoireann an aerfoirt agus páirtithe leasmhara níos leithne an aerfoirt dár n-uaillmhianta Glan-nialasacha foilsithe agus leanfaimid orainn ag obair i dtreo ár sprice eatramhaí de laghdú 70% ar astaíochtaí Scóip 1 agus 2 faoi 2030 agus sprioc fhadtéarmach de Ghlan-astaíochtaí Nialasacha thar gach scóip tráth nach déanaí ná 2050”.

 

Donegal Airport are proud to announce that we are the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 “Transformation” in Airport Carbon Accreditation.  This achievement marks a very significant milestone in our sustainability journey, and has been awarded in recognition of the airport’s continuing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning its operations with global climate goals.

Airport Carbon Accreditation is the only institutionally-endorsed, global management certification programme for airports.  It independently assesses and recognises the efforts of airports to manage and reduce their carbon emissions through 7 levels of certification: ‘Mapping’, ‘Reduction’, ‘Optimisation’, ‘Neutrality’, ‘Transition’ and ‘Level 5’.

Commenting on the announcement by ACA, Eilís Docherty, Managing Director Donegal Airport said:  “The Chairperson, Board of Directors and Management of Donegal Airport are particularly proud at being the first Irish airport to achieve Level 4 ACA.   This certification has been earned by the commitment of the airport staff and wider airport stakeholders to our published Net Zero ambitions and we will continue to work towards our interim goal of a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and a long term target of Net Zero emissions across all scopes no later than 2050”.

 

Graduate Intern Placement

We’re looking for a talented graduate to join our marketing team at Donegal Airport.

As a member of our Marketing team, you’ll help us promote Donegal Airport online. Your job will involve managing our website, assisting in the execution of our marketing strategy, building our social media presence as well as other marketing related activities.

What you’ll do:

Work with our team and other businesses to promote Donegal Airport. Keep our website up-to-date and our social media pages attractive and engaging.

Plan and run online marketing campaigns.

Provide relevant and up-to-date content for our Monthly Newsletter.

Track effectiveness of campaigns and suggest improvements.

What we’re looking for:

A university degree in marketing or a related subject (maximum time limit of four years since graduation).

Knowledge of/Experience in online marketing (social media, SEO, creating content).

A creative mind and a focus on achieving results.

Skills in using design software like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (Knowledge of Canva is a bonus).

This is a specified contract for a two-year period, working 39 hours per week.  Based on performance, there may be an opportunity for a permanent position after the two-year internship ends.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement combining office-based and remote work.

Fluency in Irish desired 

This opportunity would suit a Digital Marketing Graduate or similar, with a ‘can-do’ attitude eager to gain practical workplace experience in all aspects of travel/tourism marketing campaigns.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 20th September  

Please submit your CV to: The Human Resource Manager, Donegal Airport

Email: recruitment@donegalairport.ie

Download English Job Description

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