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Donegal County Council is developing an Archives Centre in Lifford, with the Prior Endowed School building on the former Lifford Army Barracks site as the preferred option. The plan is included in the council's budget for the upcoming year, which allocates €204,666 for County Archives services, subject to slight reductions due to a freeze on commercial rates.

In 2026, the council will focus on the acquisition, digitisation, preservation, processing, and accessibility of archives. The project aims to preserve the county archives collection and enhance public accessibility. The council will continue conservation efforts supported by the Historic Structures Fund from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and seek additional funding for the capital project.