Mission Statement

The Donegal Diaspora Initiative exists to celebrate and strengthen the global connections of County Donegal through community, culture, sport, and enterprise. Our mission is to unite Donegal people and their descendants around the world by fostering meaningful relationships, promoting shared heritage, and creating opportunities for collaboration across borders. Through our annual Donegal Diaspora Gathering, held in a different international city each year, we bring together individuals and organizations for a weekend of business networking, Gaelic games, music, and cultural exchange, building a vibrant and inclusive global Donegal community.

Connect Donegal Committee 2026

Ciaran Porter
Mary Boyle
Una McDaid
Cathal McHugh
John McDaid
Raymond Porter
Paul McDaid
Siobhan McHugh
Savannah Conneen
Frank Ferguson
Joe Cunningham
Brian McDaid

Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Forum Co-Chair
Forum Co-Chair
Music Chair
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Contact Connect Donegal Committee: [email protected]