Restoration work is to begin on the much-loved Swan Park in Buncrana this August, it has been confirmed.
The community park was destroyed in the Inishowen flooding of August 2017.
Since then, community campaigners have worked to source money for repair works.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was presented with an open letter signed by nine local groups calling for funds during his visit last September.
Now, Donegal County Council has confirmed to Donegal Daily that the €1.7M works will begin later this summer.
Inishowen Councillor Jack Murray said the news was a huge triumph for the people of Buncrana and surrounding areas.
“We have had the money secured since last November and at last work will begin on the park later this summer, which is fantastic news for the community in Buncrana.
“People were delighted when the funding was announced, but they were frustrated with the delay and thankfully now we have overcome every hurdle and this much-loved local amenity will be restored to its former glory,” he added.
“You cannot overstate how beloved Swan Park is to the local community and everybody who uses it.
“It was a big issue for tourism when it was first destroyed and I would often receive calls from around Inishowen and even Derry on its closure.
So, it will be great for tourism again because it is one of the biggest attractions in Buncrana.”
