Stay up to date with latest road and weather conditions across Donegal on your phone
See live gritting routes, weather warnings and traffic cameras across the County and plan your next journey safely by visiting here
Recycle your natural Christmas tree for FREE!
When the decorations come down in the New Year, don’t forget to recycle your natural Christmas tree at one of 16 collection points across Donegal.
This FREE service runs from Saturday 3rd January – Saturday 24th January 2026
Domestic trees only and please remember to remove all decorations!
For a full list of locations and opening times, visit here
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Please remember that Alone’s National Support and Referral Line is available to provide information, advice and support, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days week. Simply dial 0818 222 024, anytime between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Community Smoke Alarm Scheme
An additional €100,000 has been announced to provide specially adapted smoke alarms for more vulnerable members of our society and asking people to check in with vulnerable neighbours, family, and friends in their communities.
The local authority arranges for the supply and where necessary the local community and voluntary group will arrange the installation of two ten-year self-contained smoke alarms For details contact the fire services within your local authority for an application form.
Contact number – 074 912 1676
Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance
Financing Community Ambition!
Calling all community groups, approved housing bodies, family resource centres, sports clubs, charities and social enterprises – If you are planning a project or service that delivers a social benefit in your local community, Clann Credomay be able to help!
The social finance offered by Clann Credo is designed for community groups and comprises term loans and bridging loans. You may need a bridging loan to enable you to avail of grant aid offered by a public body and/or you may require a term loan to deliver your project or service where grant aid is not available or does not meet the full cost of the project.
Community groups up and down the country have secured social finance from Clann Credo. But Clann Credo is much more than a source of finance – they understand the stops and starts of managing community projects. It is their understanding of community development and volunteerism that positions them as a trusted community finance partner for over 600 community borrowers.
Clann Credo is a registered charity with a national remit. They have staff ready to assist your community group – it’s never too early to talk to Clann Credo about your community’s project!
For more information check out the Clann Credo website www.clanncredo.ie or contact them – info@clanncredo.ie / 01 400 2100.
The National PPN Annual Report 2024 is now available to view and download here
Donegal Public Participation Network 