ERNACT

25/08/2026

Calling all experienced Project Managers! Could this be your next career milestone? 🚀

At , we build international partnerships and deliver collaborative projects that drive digital innovation and regional growth across European cities and regions. We are hiring a Project Manager to oversee our growing portfolio of European-funded initiatives.

We’re looking for someone with:
✔️ An Honours Bachelor's Degree (Level 8) or higher in a relevant discipline.
✔️ 3+ years of post-graduate experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
✔️ Proven track record in proposal writing, technical reporting, and securing funding.
✔️ Exceptional organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

In return, you'll work in a dynamic, international environment based at the vibrant CoLab at ATU Donegal.

📌 Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until 31 December 2029
📌 Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

📲 Take the next step: Request the Candidate Information Booklet today by emailing [email protected].

⏳ Deadline: Friday, 4th September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Don't leave it until the last minute!

21/08/2026

🌿 An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench has officially opened at Glenveagh National Park.

ERNACT Programme Manager Margaret Quinn was delighted to attend the launch of this innovative installation, which combines contemporary design with solar-powered sensors to collect information on bird activity, air quality, dark-sky conditions and visitor numbers. Visitors can scan a QR code to access a companion app, explore the environmental data and listen to recordings of local birdsong.

The project was delivered through the Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hub in collaboration with Donegal County Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, ATU Design School, ATU WiSAR Lab and ERNACT.

Read more 👉www.ernact.eu/NewsDetail.aspx?MediaNewsId=1816

19/08/2026

🌍 One week to go until CIVITEC partners meet in Preveza, Greece!

On 27–28 August 2026, the CIVITEC partnership will come together for its 7th Interregional Partner Meeting, hosted alongside the Digital Beach Summit 2026.

Led by the Municipality of Preveza, the summit brings citizens and local decision-makers together to support participatory democracy, transparency and greater public involvement in local decision-making.

During the two-day meeting, CIVITEC partners will:

🔹 Experience the Digital Beach Summit, a good practice identified through CIVITEC
🔹 Explore practical approaches to citizen participation
🔹 Examine the role of digital tools and the psychology of online engagement
🔹 Strengthen their capacity to design effective participatory processes
🔹 Review project progress and agree the next steps

We look forward to learning from Preveza’s experience and exchanging knowledge across the CIVITEC partnership.

Interreg Europe Département de la Nièvre Nicosia Development Agency - ANEL Donegal County Council Aula de cultura, Diputación Provincial de Jaén

13/08/2026

📊 From data to better decisions in rural tourism

The first DATA4Rural newsletter is now available, sharing insights from 29 case studies, 211 survey responses and 23 interviews with rural tourism stakeholders across Europe.

Discover the barriers rural tourism actors face when using data, how these findings are shaping six practical training modules, and an inspiring example from Ireland’s Burren and Cliffs of Moher region.

DATA4Rural is an Erasmus+ initiative fostering sustainable, inclusive and data-driven rural destinations across Europe.

👉 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 to our newsletter here: https://data4rural-newsletter.beehiiv.com/

Erasmus+

11/08/2026

The next Live Partner Meeting of the E6 project will take place in Aachen, Germany this September.

The E6 project, or ‘Ecosystems for Extended-lifetime of End-of-Use Electrical and Electronic Equipment’, involves 19 partners across Europe.

The aim of the partnership is to promote the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy. By facilitating Re-use, Repair, and Refurbishment (RRR) practices that we go from a ‘buy-first’ to a ‘repair-first’ mindset.

The 6th Live Partner Meeting of the E6 project will take place from 15–17 September 2026 at digitalHUB in Aachen, Germany.

Under the theme ‘EEEasy: From Waste to Worth’, partners will exchange knowledge, review progress and explore practical approaches to extending the life of electrical and electronic equipment. Together, we are building more resilient, circular communities.

11/08/2026

🌟𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: Voting platform for civic engagement - Donegal County Council

How can digital tools make public consultation easier for citizens?
In Letterkenny, Donegal County Council used an online voting platform to help residents have their say on the future of Market Square.

The platform allowed people to view six shortlisted design concepts, compare the options and vote for their preferred proposal at a time that suited them.

The result: 3,295 votes were cast, showing how simple and accessible digital tools can support stronger civic engagement and more transparent local decision-making.

Read the full story here 👉 www.interreg-npa.eu/projects/include/home/news-events/good-practice-highlight-3/

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Making public consultation easier: Donegal County Council used a digital voting platform to help residents have their say on the future of Market Square in Letterkenny.

04/08/2026

Are you an experienced Project Manager passionate about driving digital innovation across Europe❓

is looking for a Project Manager to join our team at the CoLab in Letterkenny.

In this role, you will help shape the future of regional development by leading trans-European digital transformation initiatives. You'll be involved in every stage of the project lifecycle, identifying strategic funding opportunities, crafting high-quality proposals for key programmes (Interreg, Horizon Europe, PEACEPLUS), and coordinating international partner delivery.

📍 Location: CoLab, Atlantic Technological University Donegal, Letterkenny
⏳ Contract: Full-time | Fixed-term (until 31 December 2029)
📩 How to Apply: Request the full Candidate Information Booklet by emailing [email protected].

🗓️ Closing Date: 5.00 PM, Friday, 4th September 2026

31/07/2026

🇮🇪 From 1 July to 31 December 2026, Ireland is presiding over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. During this period, will organise and chair meetings, representing the Council of the EU to other EU institutions.

💡How is Ireland involved in our own programme?

73 of our projects have Irish partners
3 projects have an Irish lead partner
278 Irish organisations are part of the Interreg Europe online community

What is the most popular topic among Irish partners?

36% of projects with Irish partners focus on a SMART topic, such as digitisation and SME competitiveness.

🔗 Read more about Irish participation in our programme 👉 https://bit.ly/4yL8qQh

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

✅ Through , partnered with Donegal County Museum to launch five AI-supported 360° virtual tours, bringing remote heritage sites like Arranmore Island directly to visitors.

Donegal’s most famous landmarks are often geographically isolated or hard to navigate for those with reduced mobility, while popular temporary exhibitions were difficult to preserve long-term.

🤝 Accessible via headsets, mobile, and web, these interactive experiences allow visitors to explore local history regardless of physical or travel barriers, while upskilling museum staff in cutting-edge digital tools.

👉 Caroline Carr, Donegal County Museum: “These virtual assets are significant because many heritage sites are located in remote parts of our large county... It supports our audience development by effectively engaging younger visitors.”

📽️ Read the full case study: 🔗 https://data2sustain.ie/case-study/enhancing-access-to-donegal-heritage-through-immersive-virtual-experiences/

Donegal County Council