Donegal Volunteer Centre, which is delivered by Donegal Local Development Clg, proudly celebrated the outstanding contributions of volunteers and community projects at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, held on Thursday last at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny.
The 2025 Volunteer Individual Recognition Award honoured exceptional volunteers nominated by local organisations registered with Donegal Volunteer Centre. These individuals were recognised for their dedication, compassion and the positive impact they have made within their communities.
The Volunteer Project Recognition Award celebrated Donegal-based community projects that demonstrated innovation, community impact, and meaningful volunteer involvement. Projects submitted for consideration ranged from grassroots initiatives to large-scale efforts, with each one highlighting the power of volunteerism to inspire change and strengthen communities.
The winning projects were:
- Moville Mummers
- Football for All
- Women’s Centre
- Raphoe FRC Kindness Project
- Caring Capall
- Liquid Therapy
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. pictured are Donegal Centre for Indepdent Living group award winners Front from left are Marion O’Donnell, Cathy Gillespie and Jennifer Arenhold. Back from left Padraig Fingelton, DLDC, Marty Friel and Roksana Oliinyk, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
The Newland Choir performing after Award winners and guests received awards at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities.Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities are Dunfanaghy Football for All who received a Volunteer Group Recognition and Project winner award. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Eamonn Bonner, DLDC, Yvonne, Gillespie, Frances Boyle, An Halla Mr Dungloe and Paul Hannigan, Chairperson DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities front from left are Michael McGinley, Noel McGinley and Anna McGinley, Caring Capall. Back from left Padraig Fingelton, DLDC, Katie Coyle, Caring Capall and Roksana Oliinyk, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Denice McCool, Inishowen Development Partnership, (IDP) Helena Madden, Alone, Carol Irene McAvenue, Cathal McSuibhne and Aine McLaughlin, IDP. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities are Karen Doherty, Kilmacrennan Foroige Eamonn, Bonner, DLDC and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Eamonn Bonner, DLDC, Martin Hunter, Eamonn Stevenson, Letterkenny Lions and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. . Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Denise McCool, IDP, Leonie Gillen Kerri Gillespie, Orla Laird, Moville Celtic FC and Aine McLaughlin, IDP. Photo Clive Wasson
Mummers of Moville Group Award Winner and Project Winner from left are Denise McColl, IDP, Shane Carey, Lyod Myles and Aine McLaughlin, IDP at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Eamonn Bonner, DLDC, Tom Losey Andrea Borain, Ciaran Nugent, Liquid Therapy and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. . Photo Clive Wasson
Speaking at the ceremony, Eamonn Bonner, Manager of Donegal Volunteer Centre, said: “We see every day how important volunteers are to communities in Donegal. These awards are a way to say thanks and to recognise the hard work people do, often behind the scenes, that makes a real difference across the county.”
The awards event brought together community leaders, volunteers, and representatives from across the county to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible spirit of volunteering that continues to thrive in Donegal.
The Donegal Volunteer Centre extends sincere thanks to all who submitted nominations and congratulates the inspiring individuals and projects recognised this year.
For further information about future awards or volunteering in Donegal, please contact Donegal Volunteer Centre at info@volunteerdonegal.ie or phone 074 91 26740
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Denise McColl, IDP, Helen McLaughlin, Carmel Doherty, Barrack Hill town Park and Aine McLaughlin, IDP. Photo Clive Wasson
Michael McMahon, Bundoran Tidy Towns Eamonn, Bonner, DLDC and Paul Hannigan, DLDC at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. Photo Clive Wasson
Carrick Sheltered Housing volunteers Tania Byrne, Patrica McGinley, Barbara Hegarty with Anne Marie Ferry, DLDC and Khethiwe Ngobese DLDC at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities.Photo Clive Wasson
Nuala Diver and Padraig Fingelton, DLDC with Team Hope members Vanessa Borland, Mrs. Gallagher, Bernice Alcorn, Hazel Barrett and Patrica McKenny at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities are Errigal Arts Festival Volunteers, Maeve O’Donnell, Nadiia Dyka and Bryan Wallace with Martin McDevitt, DLDC and Laura Mannion, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Anne Marie Ferry, DLDC, Ava Garvie, Royal and Prior Comprehensive School, Joshua Garvie, Royal and Prior Comprehensive School and Nuala Diver, DLDC . Photo Clive Wasson
Donegal Womens Centre Represenatives with DLDC Award winners and guests pictured at the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities from left are Eamonn, Bonner, DLDC, Maeve Costello, Duncan Forbes Lyon, Victim Support Volunteers and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities included are Fred Gallagher, Extra Time Thrift Shop Eamonn, Bonner, DLDC and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities Seated from left are Rebecca Crow, Jennifer Doherty and Diane McIntyre, Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind . Back from left Eamonn Bonner, DLDC, Stephanie Darch and Paul Hannigan, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities pictured are Raphoe Family Resource Centre Group Award winners and Project winners. Photo Clive Wasson
At the 2025 Donegal Volunteer Awards, hosted by Donegal Volunteer Centre at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny on July 10th. The event celebrated the vital role of volunteers and community projects across the county, recognising their dedication, impact, and contribution to local life. Organised annually by Donegal Volunteer Centre, the awards highlight the power of volunteering to strengthen and connect communities. pictured are Donegal Centre for Indepdent Living group award winners Front from left are Marion O’Donnell, Cathy Gillespie and Jennifer Arenhold. Back from left Padraig Fingelton, DLDC, Marty Friel and Roksana Oliinyk, DLDC. Photo Clive Wasson
