Date: 19 Jun 2025
Donegal County Council to celebrate Your Council Day 2025
Donegal County Council will join local authorities across Ireland on Friday, 27 June to mark Your Council Day, a national campaign promoting the vital work of city and county councils and the people behind the services that support our communities every day.
Coordinated by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) and supported by all 31 local authorities, Your Council Day is an opportunity to showcase the wide range of services councils provide - from community spaces and planning to local democracy and economic development.
This year’s theme, Building Stronger Communities, highlights how local authorities foster environments where people feel connected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Donegal County Council’s Corporate Plan 2024-2029 strongly supports this year’s theme with “Empowering and Supporting Communities” one of the Council’s main Strategic Goals.
As part of the day, Donegal County Council will be highlighting the vital work that staff perform every day to support our communities and make a difference to people’s lives. This was recently highlighted with Donegal County Council winning the prestigious Local Authority of the Year Award at the 2024 Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local Government Awards and repeating the feat in 2025 in winning the Local Authority Members Association’s (LAMA) Council of the Year 2025.
The public is encouraged to follow the day’s events on our social media platforms Facebook, Instagram , LinkedIn and X and join the conversation using the hashtags #YourCouncilDay and #DoLáSaChomhairle.
“Your Council Day is a valuable opportunity to highlight the wide range of services provided by Donegal County Council and to recognise the vital role we play in supporting everyday life across Donegal,” said Chief Executive, John G. McLaughlin. “This year’s theme, Building Stronger Communities, highlights what is integral to local government. We deliver over 1,000 vital services that touch every aspect of daily life. Street cleaning, road maintenance, housing, urban planning, dog wardens, management of parks, fire services, arts and heritage, tourism, and community events — these are just a small snapshot of the wide-ranging work carried out by our local authorities every day. These services are made possible by the dedication and hard work of our local authority teams. ‘Your Council Day’ is a chance to shine a light on their contributions, celebrate their impact, and raise awareness of the essential role local councils play in supporting and strengthening our communities. We are very proud in Donegal to support people and places to grow, connect, and thrive together.”
“Your Council Day is a powerful reminder of the essential role our council plays in the everyday lives of our residents,” said Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Niamh Kennedy. “From maintaining parks and libraries to supporting local businesses and community groups, our work touches every corner of life in Donegal. This day is about celebrating the people behind those services and promoting the connection between the council and the communities we proudly serve.”
For more information, visit www.donegalcoco.ie
Your Council Day is a valuable opportunity to highlight the wide range of services provided by Donegal County Council and to recognise the vital role we play in supporting everyday life across Donegal
John G. McLaughlin, Chief Executive Donegal County Council