Donegal Community Inclusion Training Services

20/05/2026

On April 15th, CI Donegal Town officially launched its new building and welcomed members of the community to come along and explore everything the centre has to offer.

Dermot Monaghan and Brendan Hone proudly unveiled the new plaque, marking this special occasion. Guests also enjoyed a video presentation highlighting the wide range of services and supports available through CI Donegal Town.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone!

08/05/2026

Another CI Radio episode from the vaults today with Sorcha and Jamie in the hot seat. We've got some Indie-Pop staples along with some Goats Don't Shave and a tune for Sorcha's favourite team for good measure. Great stuff from a great team.

Another CI Radio episode coming from CI Dungloe Hub today with Sorcha and Jamie in the hot seat this week. We've got some Indie-Pop staples along with some Goats Don't Shave and a tune for Sorcha's favourite team for good measure. Great stuff from a great team.

07/05/2026

Are you interested in a career that supports adults with a disability to live full and meaningful lives?
To give you a real insight into this rewarding area of work, we’d love to invite you to a short, informative live West North West Regional Webinar on Adult Disability Day Services.
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 1pm – 1:45pm

What to expect?
This session will provide an inside look at Adult Disability Day Services and a true reflection of working in this rewarding setting. Hear directly from our panel about their first-hand experiences, gain insights into a typical day, and explore team structures, support systems, and career development opportunities, followed by a live Q&A.

Who is it for?
This webinar is ideal for people who are beginning their career, changing careers, or wanting a more satisfying career.

Why should I attend?
This is a great opportunity to:
Get a realistic and honest insight into Adult Disability Day Services
Hear from staff about what makes the work meaningful and rewarding
Explore whether this career path could be right for you

Scan the QR code below to register:

07/05/2026

On April 30th, CI Buncrana officially opened its doors to welcome the community in and showcase all the incredible work they have been doing.
The launch was an opportunity to hear about the journey behind the construction of the building, as well as CI Buncrana’s vision and mission for the future of community inclusion across Buncrana and Inishowen.
It was a wonderful celebration of progress, partnership, and a shared commitment to creating a more inclusive community for everyone.

24/04/2026

This week's CI Radio is a CI Dawn takeover, with Adam and Alanna taking control of the mic and selecting the songs for us. They have just wrapped up a multimedia module, so stay tuned to see some of their amazing voice-over work. Brilliant job.

24/04/2026

Our video on Safeguarding that was launched last week at Century Complex Letterkenny by Emer Higgins T.D. is going live today at 3pm!

Tune in to the link here at 3 to watch the premiere.

Again, a huge thank you to Conor, Meliosa, Billy and Niamh for their contributions to the project, over and above their fantastic acting.

Safeguard(en)ing - A short film about Safeguarding

24/04/2026

We had a fantastic visit to Welchtown National Schooll last week, where the team from CI Ballybofey met with pupils, shared stories, and enjoyed some inclusive games together.

A huge thank you to the pupils and staff for such a warm welcome, it made for a brilliant morning focused on connection, inclusion, and community spirit.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a special experience

23/04/2026

🎬 On April 17th, DCITS proudly premiered their new safeguarding video at Century Cinemas.
We were delighted to welcome Minister Emer Higgins, who officially launched the video and spent time meeting service users and staff. It was a fantastic turnout, with many enjoying being among the first to see this important project.
The event included speeches, prize presentations for the film’s actors, and red carpet interviews by Liam and Stephen from the DCITS media module.
A huge thank you to Minister Higgins and her team for helping make the day so special. Keep an eye on our Facebook and YouTube pages to watch the full safeguarding video!

21/04/2026

The team at CI Dawn would like to show their appreciation to Aoife McGill and help celebrate her 40th birthday. The group have been completing their QQI levels 1 & 2 fitness modules with Aoife and have been loving it. Happy Birthday Aoife

14/04/2026

CI Tobar have been taking part in a 5-week Official Donegal GAA training pilot programme, culminating in a training session at the Donegal Centre of Excellence in Convoy.

We would like to thank Manus Friel (Coach Education Coordinator for Donegal GAA) for coming up with this new initiative. A special thank you to all the coaches that helped deliver the programme and Connor O'Donnel for attending the final day. We would also like to thank the committee members; Michael Friel for his contribution and completing one of his goals, Aishling Rodgers as part of her placement project, and Éamonn McGinley and Anne Harkin.

We would also like to thank Hughie Harkin for sponsoring the rent of the hall in Cnoc Fola, representatives from the Gweedore Ladies GAA club for coming along and supporting the programme.

Here's to many more.