There's still no clarity over if or when Donegal Town courthouse will reopen. 

The building has been closed by the OPW for over a year now due to health and safety concerns but it had been expected that the necessary works would be carried out thereafter. 

However to date, it's believed so such work has taken place. 

In December 2025, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghaan pledged he would look into reopening the courthouse during a visit to the town but that ultimately the reasonability lies with the Department of the OPW. 

Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD and Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says he's been consistently asking the questions but not getting any answers: 

There's still no clarity over if or when Donegal Town courthouse will reopen.&nbsp;
The building has been closed by the OPW for over a year now due to health and safety concerns but it had been expected that the necessary works would be carried out thereafter.&nbsp;
However to date, it's believed so such work has taken place.&nbsp;
In December 2025, Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghaan pledged he would look into reopening the courthouse during a visit to the town but that ultimately the reasonability lies with the Department of the OPW.&nbsp;
Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD and Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says he's been consistently asking the questions but not getting any answers:&nbsp;

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.