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By the book! Donegal libraries to get €230,000 in funding

written by Stephen Maguire November 9, 2017
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Government Chief Whip Joe McHugh has announced €230,000 is to be invested in the county’s library services.

The funding is part of a new national Government strategy for local libraries being rolled out by Rural Affairs and Communities Minister Michael Ring.

“I am delighted to be able to announce the Donegal allocation from this €3.7M funding today,” said Minister McHugh.

“A new library strategy is being developed and will be launched early in 2018 and is aimed at increasing both the membership and the use of our public libraries.

“Minister Ring has allocated €172,000 to Donegal with Donegal County Council providing matching funds of €57,500.”

The funding will help the promotion of the library service, the development of the library workforce and continuing development of quality services that will attract an increased number of users and members over the five-year period of the strategy.

Deputy McHugh added “The investment by central and local government here in Co Donegal will significantly modernise the public library service, enhancing the range and quality of services available to users and, most importantly, providing a strong base to underpin the launch of the new library strategy in 2018.

“I want to thank Minister Ring for his support in this initiative which is very welcome news for Donegal.”

By the book! Donegal libraries to get €230,000 in funding was last modified: November 9th, 2017 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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