The honour of cutting the ribbon at Island House / Teach an Óileáin appropriately fell to outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy (Ind). Click on the arrows to see Siobhán McNamara's photos of the event “It is a proud day for Killybegs,” she told those gathered for the official opening of Island House and of the Diamond. Both projects came about as part of a major regeneration project which has transformed the town centre.  SEE ALSO: Watch as ribbon is cut on Killybegs' wonderful new public building Island Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Reform, Charlie McConalogue said: “It is great to be with you all and to see such a wonderful facility come to fruition.” He acknowledged everyone involved, including the team at Donegal Council, the various government departments, McCabe Architects, and McDermott and Trearty contractors. “It is a wonderful design, a wonderful space that really does justice to the investment, showcasing through this new wonderful building the strong, rich heritage which Killybegs has in welcoming people to the town,” he said. “The new building is going to serve very much a dual purpose for the centre here in the town, in terms of its capacity from a digital point of view, but also working to support the local economy.  “And just opposite Island House here we have the renovation of the former Diamond car park, and it is a really impressive urban landscape which we have seen enhanced through the addition of new footpaths, open paved areas as well as the landscape and the planting and the public seating, culminating in a very attractive civic space that will encourage footfall into the centre of the town.” He reminded those gathered that the space had previously hosted the town’s market and public gatherings, adding: “This is now a really wonderful opportunity to re-establish and leverage this space and to create a new chapter in the town’s development.” The minister of state said the project was a greatplaceholder image
The honour of cutting the ribbon at Island House / Teach an Óileáin appropriately fell to outgoing Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy (Ind). Click on the arrows to see Siobhán McNamara's photos of the event “It is a proud day for Killybegs,” she told those gathered for the official opening of Island House and of the Diamond. Both projects came about as part of a major regeneration project which has transformed the town centre.  SEE ALSO: Watch as ribbon is cut on Killybegs' wonderful new public building Island Minister of State with responsibility for Sport and Postal Reform, Charlie McConalogue said: “It is great to be with you all and to see such a wonderful facility come to fruition.” He acknowledged everyone involved, including the team at Donegal Council, the various government departments, McCabe Architects, and McDermott and Trearty contractors. “It is a wonderful design, a wonderful space that really does justice to the investment, showcasing through this new wonderful building the strong, rich heritage which Killybegs has in welcoming people to the town,” he said. “The new building is going to serve very much a dual purpose for the centre here in the town, in terms of its capacity from a digital point of view, but also working to support the local economy.  “And just opposite Island House here we have the renovation of the former Diamond car park, and it is a really impressive urban landscape which we have seen enhanced through the addition of new footpaths, open paved areas as well as the landscape and the planting and the public seating, culminating in a very attractive civic space that will encourage footfall into the centre of the town.” He reminded those gathered that the space had previously hosted the town’s market and public gatherings, adding: “This is now a really wonderful opportunity to re-establish and leverage this space and to create a new chapter in the town’s development.” The minister of state said the project was a great

In Pictures: 'Proud day for Killybegs' as Island House and new-look Diamond open

Siobhán McNamara
By Siobhán McNamara

DonegalLive multimedia journalist

Published 30th Jun 2025, 22:20 GMT
Updated 30th Jun 2025, 22:56 GMT

‘This is now a really wonderful opportunity to re-establish and leverage this space and to create a new chapter in the town’s development’

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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Donegal Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

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