DLDC
Description
We work to improve the opportunities for people and communities in Co.Donegal to bring about positive changes in their own lives and in their community. Donegal Local Development Company Ltd (DLDC) is one of fifty independent local development companies established by the Irish Government.
We deliver major funding programmes most notably the Rural Development Programme (LEADER), the Local and Community Development Programme as well as other complimentary programmes.
We operate throughout most of the county of Donegal with the exception of the Inishowen Peninsula where similar services are provided by Inishowen Development Partnership Ltd www.inishowen.ie
DLDC is led by the CEO, Dr. Caoimhin Mac Aoidh, and governed by a Board of Directors whose membership is in keeping with the Irish “social partnership” model.
The Board of Directors is the ultimate decision making body within the organisation. The company currently employs some 360 employees and has an annual turnover in excess of €3million.
Working towards a better future for all in Donegal
is our mission; we work with a range of other key stakeholders and funders who help us achieve our mission.
In 2013 we have helped over 200 local community and voluntary groups through the provision of small grants as well as other supports including job placements, volunteer placements and capacity building.
We have helped over 1000 people improve their job readiness as well as encourage and assist people to start up their own businesses.
In the current LEADER Programme we have funded over 200 projects investing €12.7million enabling a total investment of €20 Million in rural communities since 2009.
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 17:00
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Regional Employment Service – Dates & Locations – Donegal Local Development Company CLG (DLDC)
Regional Employment Service - Dates and Locations throughout Donegal. Click on the link for more information or call 07491-61979.
**Parents Plus - Working things Out Course*** In An Cloghar, Ballyshannon every Wednesday from the 2nd of October to the 20th of November from 7-9pm. Contact: Bairbre at 087-1736667 or bairbre.parenthub@gmail.com to book your place.
Community Health Sync Project
Some great pictures from the CoSync Team on their team building day in Sliabh League.
**Parents Plus - Working things Out Course*** In the Craoibhin, Termon every Tuesday from the 6th of October to the 26th of November from 7-9pm. Contact: Bairbre at 087-1736667 or bairbre.parenthub@gmail.com to book your place.
Cúrsa Breathnóireacht Bunúsach – Donegal Local Development Company CLG (DLDC)
**Cúrsa Breathnóireacht Bunúsach - Basic Observations Course** Tá Forbairt Áitiúil Dhún na nGall (DLDC) i gcomhar le Boird Oideachais & Oiliúna Dhún na nGall (ETB) ag reachtáil Cúrsa Breathnóireacht Bunúsach: Áit: Ionad Sláinte, Árainn Mhór Dáta: 19ú Meán Fómhair 2019 Am: 10.00rn – 4.00in Click on the link for more information in English.
Ceardlann ar Iompraíocht Dhúshlánach – Donegal Local Development Company CLG (DLDC)
***Ceardlann ar Iompraíocht Dhúshlánach*** Tá Forbairt Áitiúil Dhún na nGall (DLDC) i gcomhar le John Curran, speisialtóir iompraíocht dhúshlanach ag reáchtáil ceardlainne: Áit: Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair Dáta: 5ú Meán Fómhair2019 Am: 6.00in – 9.00in Tá spásanna teoranta Chun tuilleadh eolas a fháil nó le clárú déan teagmháil le Bridget roimh 30 Lúnasa ag (074) 9532712 / bngairbheith@dldc.org Click on the link for information in English
Cúrsa Príomhúil i Sláinteachas Bia – Donegal Local Development Company CLG (DLDC)
***Cúrsa Príomhúil i Sláinteachas Bia- Primary Course in Food Hygiene*** Tá Forbairt Áitiúil Dhún na nGall (DLDC) i gcomhar le Boird Oideachais & Oiliúna Dhún na nGall (ETB) ag reachtáil Cúrsa Sláinteachas Bia Áit: Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair Dáta: 23ú Meán Fómhair 2019 Am: 10.00rn – 5.00in Tá spásanna teoranta do 10 duine Chun tuilleadh eolas a fháil nó le clárú déan teagmháil le Bridget roimh 30 Lúnasa ag (074) 9532712 / bngairbheith@dldc.org Donegal Local Development (DLDC) in conjunction with the Donegal Education & Training Board (ETB) are organising a Primary Course in Food Hygiene Location: Áislann Ghaoth Dobhair Date: 23rd September 2019 Time: 10.00pm – 5.00pm Limited to 10 participants For further information or to register please contact Bridget before 30th August at (074) 9532712 / bngairbheith@dldc.org
What's On | National Heritage Week 17-25 August 2019
It's #Heritageweek, Click on the link below to find a list of events happening across the county.
The BASE
"Hands for Life" CPR Course available in the BASE Hands for life is a FREE, 1 hour, course teaching you how to safely deliver CPR to adults and children. "The course concentrates on recognising cardiac arrest, making the emergency call, listening to the call taker and knowing your Eircode. Candidates then get to practice compression-only CPR on a manikin. Awareness of how to use an AED, how to help someone who is choking, how to perform CPR on a child, recognising stroke and the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack are also covered – all in only one hour and for FREE". Courses times available are 12pm and 2pm on 31st August, in The BASE. More than half of the places are booked so don't delay and book today, please tag and share to let others know about this fantastic course! You can sign up here https://irishheart.ie/course/hands-for-life/ Thanks to the BASE for sharing.
***Job Club Letterkenny*** DLDC is providing free training in job-seeking preparation. Click on the link below for more information. http://www.dldc.org/2019/08/14/job-club-letterkenny/
Social Enterprise Advisor – Donegal Local Development Company CLG (DLDC)
***JOB VACANCY - SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ADVISOR*** Donegal Local Development CLG is seeking a Social Enterprise Advisor. Fixed term contract to 31st December 2022 We are seeking to appoint to our team a person with a passion for and expertise in Social Enterprise. This person will likely be a business graduate with an enthusiasm for and a belief in the value of Social Enterprise as a business model. An understanding of the business sector and a keen eye for business opportunities aligned with an ability to work with and provide business mentoring to existing social enterprises would be a distinct advantage. Click on the link below for more information and a link to the full job description.
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