- Love Donegal Day 2026 reached 109m people worldwide.
- The campaign generated 1.2m social media interactions.
- The core event took place on 17 September 2026.
- A physical celebration was held at Crolly Distillery for the first time.
- Donegal County Council coordinated the initiative.
Love Donegal Day 2026 has reached 109m people globally and created over 1.2m interactions across social platforms. Coordinated by Donegal County Council the initiative aims to spotlight Donegal as a place to live, study, work, visit and invest. The 2026 initiative took place on 17 September.
For the first time a dedicated physical celebration event was held at the historic Crolly Distillery bringing together local creators, media and performers to showcase regional food and music. Leading up to the day the council shared tailored video messages focused on local business owners, community groups and Donegal’s Irish-language heritage. Audiences at home and abroad used the official campaign hashtags to share their personal stories, photos and connections to the county.
The campaign recorded its most successful milestones to date. The initiative forms part of Donegal County Council’s work to promote the county. The campaign highlighted local voices and heritage.
