Donegal, a smart place

Find out more about our partners’ digital actions and interests; public services adopting smart digital transformation measures and local research and innovation in applied digital technology

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Smart Place

Donegal Digital partners

IDA Ireland

Michelle Conaghan, Regional Manager in the North West Region, shares the strengths of the agency.

Inishowen Development Partnership

Shauna McClenaghan about IDP’s integrity, connectiveness, innovation and inclusivity projects.

Smart Amenity

Letterkenny Public Services Centre

Paul Early, Donegal County Council, explains the digital innovation services implemented.

Letterkenny Central Library

Fiona Truelove, Donegal County Library, shows all the different digital technologies developed.

Donegal County Museum

Judith McCarthy, Curator, talks about the digital innovation services of this smart museum.

Regional Cultural Centre

Jeremy Howard, Acting Director of RCC, about the smart services developed in the building.

An Grianán Theatre

Nial Cranney, Technical Manager, shares about the smart services implemented in the theatre.

The Base Digital Innovation Hub

Gillian Ruggiere, Community Builder, talks about all the services that the hub, located in Ballybofey, offers.

Fanad lighthouse

Enjoy ‘The Storm, The Sea, The Saldanha’ VR experience by Donegal County Council through the TIDE project.

Fort Dunree

Don’t miss ‘Beware! Convoy Below’ VR experience also developed by DCC through TIDE.

Inishowen Maritime Museum

‘Wrath of the Atlantic, Wrecks of the Armada’, another TIDE VR experience by Donegal County Council.

Cybersecurity

Approach

Business in the county have assistance, resources and tools to ensure that their organisations are protected.

Types of threats

Is your organisation protected from potential risks and a cyber attack?

Ahead of the game!

Understand the benefits of cybersecurity, how important is for your organisation.

Research and innovation

Robotics research in ATU

Zain Ali, masters research student in Letterkenny, talks about the importance of robotics in Donegal and Ireland.

Smart Coastal Service

Donegal County Council Daragh McDonough and the coastal management app gathering data on erosion.

Errigal College STEM & Coding lab

Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths lab, sponsored by Optum, allows growth and development.

Virtual Reality research in ATU

Agni Paul and Lucas Eleoterio about the applications and Virtual Reality (VR) projects in Donegal.

Artificial Intelligence research in ATU

James McShane talks about his ongoing Reseach in Artifical Intelligence (AI) in Donegal.

AI for emergency communications

Zahid Ali, PhD researcher at ATU, about using disruptive technologies for assitstance in emergencies.

Business Growth & Digital Innovation Hubs

Keelings Knowledge

Keelings knowledge is a software programing business based in Dublin with an office space in Donegal. This is because there is talent in Donegal as well as a great Digital Hub in Gweedore, gteic @ Gaoth Dobhair, where they’re set up.

gTeic@Gaoth Dobhair Business Hub

Experience the ultimate work and life balance with the Údarás na Gaeltachta Digital Innovation Hub in Gweedore. Discover all the advantages and services that it offers while you live and work in this vibrant Gaeltacht area.

Tech clusters

Are you aware about all the opportunities available in the county? Listen to different professionals working in the tech clusters ecosystem in Donegal and discover the wide career opportunities to upgrade your technology and digital skills.

gTeic@MálainnBhig Working Hub

Údarás na Gaeltachta’s newest Digital Working Hub has been recently launched in Malinbeg to facilitate remote working and community engagement. “Possibly the most scenic Connected Hubs in the country?”, stated Minister Heather Humphreys during the opening.