Date: 30 Jun 2025
Official opening of the Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project
On Friday the 27th June 2025, Cllr Niamh Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, together with Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Sport and Postal Policy, officially opened the Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project.
The Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project included the regeneration of the existing derelict Island House property located at Shore Road, Killybegs to provide a tourist information and reception centre, public conveniences and office space; and a revitalized public realm located at the Diamond, Main Street and Shore Road, areas of Killybegs. The scheme is jointly funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) and Donegal County Council.
At the official opening, Cllr Niamh Kennedy, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council stated:
“Working on this project from an idea to its inception has been a long road but a fruitful one. To thank so many people from the idea stages to the planning and design to becoming a town centre project for our community and our visitors to enjoy into the future. I am particularly proud of this project in my home town, and this building and town centre is a huge investment in our future, a town centre that any town in the country would be proud of.”
Speaking at the event, Minister for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue said :
“I am delighted to officially open the Killybegs 2040 Regeneration Project. With the support of over €4 million from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, this transformative project has brought the Island House building and Diamond civic space in Killybegs back into active use, becoming a new economic and social focal point for the town.
This is what the RRDF is all about – tackling vacancy and dereliction and breathing new life into our rural town centres, creating opportunities for further growth and development.”
The scheme was designed by McCabe Architects, Donegal Town and constructed by McDermott & Trearty Construction Ltd, Letterkenny.
