€28,000 funding boost announced for Donegal libraries

Twelve libraries in Donegal will share funding of €28,730 which will help to provide new computers, laptops, iPads and other ICT equipment.

A funding boost of €1.3 million was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, for libraries across the county.

The investment is under the Libraries Capital Programme and will make libraries become more digitally inclusive.

The libraries to benefit in Donegal are: Buncrana Community Library; Bundoran Community Library; Carndonagh Community Library; Central Library, Letterkenny; Donegal Town Branch Library; Leabharlann Phobail Ghaoth Dobhair; Lifford Community Library; Milford Community Library; Moville Branch Library; Leabharlann Phobail na Rosann; Raphoe Branch Library; Twin Towns Community Library.

“This will enable public libraries to replace outdated PCs, laptops and iPads with new devices for the benefit of library users of all ages,” Minister Humphreys said.

“This initiative is all about making our public libraries more accessible and digitally inclusive places. And I’m delighted that my Department is able to support libraries across the country with this latest tranche of funding.

“It is essential that our libraries are able to provide up-to-date ICT infrastructure because they play a critical role in helping to support digital inclusion, as well as providing literacy and technology skills training for those looking for work.”

The Minister said she believes that the libraries help to support ‘marginalised and disadvantaged communities to access government services’.