Support & Training for
Individuals, Communities & Rural Enterprise
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027. For more information, please visit www.eufunds.ie.
Who We Are
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) is a community led local development organisation. Established in 1995, it is led by a voluntary Board of Directors from community and voluntary groups, social partners, local government and state bodies. Our catchment area covers County Donegal except for the Inishowen area, which is covered by Inishowen Development (IDP).
DLDC has over 25 years’ experience of delivering to communities on the ground, providing a wide range of local development services including training, work placements, grants and service.
We provide a wide-range of supports to individuals, communities and community groups in Donegal.
Individual Supports
Whether you are looking for work, building your skills, managing your health, or exploring what is possible, we are here to help. We offer free, one-to-one and group supports across employment, education, health and wellbeing, parenting, volunteering, and rural development, all delivered locally and tailored to your needs.
Community Supports
We work alongside community groups, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises at every stage of their development. From committee training and governance to funding support and work placements, we provide the practical guidance your organisation needs to grow, sustain its work, and deliver more for the people it serves.
Services
Discover what we offer across County Donegal.
Our Programmes
Find the programme that is right for you.
Get Support
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Job Board
Browse opportunities across County Donegal.
Our Impact
For over 25 years, Donegal Local Development Company has been at the heart of community change across County Donegal. Since 1995, we have worked alongside individuals, families, and communities to break down barriers, build opportunity, and create lasting change where it matters most.
Through programmes like SICAP, LEADER, and Sláintecare Healthy Communities, co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union, we deliver real, measurable support to those who need it most: people seeking employment, communities developing social enterprises, families navigating life’s challenges, and rural areas striving to thrive.
Our work spans employment and self-employment support, education and lifelong learning, health and wellbeing, parenting services, rural development, and volunteering, ensuring that no matter where someone is in life, there is a path forward with us beside them.
From our offices across County Donegal, our dedicated team and voluntary Board of Directors continue to invest in the people and places that make this county exceptional.
Together, we build stronger communities.
Clients supported
Clients participated in accredited training
Total supports dedicated to target groups across all programmes
Clients participated in soft skills workshops or training
Clients supported into self-employment
Clients participated in Healthy Food Made Easy training
of clients surveyed are satisfied with the support provided by DLDC
of clients surveyed have developed a more positive attitude towards themselves since working with DLDC
- June 10, 2026
DLDC annual report reveals €4m investment in Donegal communities in 2025
Donegal Local Development CLG (DLDC) has launched its 2025 Annual Report, a snapshot of the organisation’s work and its ongoing efforts to empower and strengthen…
- May 29, 2026
“Go For It” – Kieran Mongan on his journey to employment and how he’s helping others in the Traveller community do the same
Traveller Pride Week is a time to celebrate Traveller culture, history, and the contribution Travellers have made to Irish society. For Kieran Mongan, Donegal Local Development CLG’s…
- May 25, 2026
Donegal Student Honoured at Traveller Pride Awards for Commitment to Inclusion and Education
Kyle Harvey, a final-year Bioanalytical Science student at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, has been presented with the Traveller Pride Youth (18-25) Award in recognition of his..
- May 19, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Donegal Volunteer Centre has launched its 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards, inviting organisations across the county to nominate the volunteers and community projects, making a real difference…
