Donegal Social Welfare office opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm |
| Friday | 9am–12:30pm, 2pm–4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on bank holidays. These are the office's hours; PSC interviews, signing-on times and appointments can run on different slots.
Donegal Social Welfare office address and map
Donegal Branch Office
Unit 7 Donegal Shopping Centre, The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 R2EC
Contact Donegal Social Welfare office: phone and email
| Phone | (074) 9740050 |
|---|---|
| [email protected] | |
| Community Welfare | [email protected] · 0818 607080 |
| Eircode | F94 R2EC |
Email is usually the quickest way to reach the office about an existing claim. Avoid sending bank details by ordinary email unless the office asks for them.
Public Services Card at Donegal
Not offered here (see county list)
This office does not register people for the Public Services Card. The Department lists the PSC centres for Co. Donegal separately; use one of the centres below or see all PSC centres.
Nearest offices that take PSC walk-ins: Dungloe Intreo Centre (37 km), Letterkenny Intreo Centre (42 km), Sligo Intreo Centre (48 km).
Bring your appointment letter (if any), photo ID, proof of address and your mobile phone. Full list: how to get a Public Services Card. You do not need a PSC to apply for a driving licence.
PPS numbers at Donegal
Donegal Branch Office does not allocate PPS numbers. Apply on MyWelfare.ie and book one of the nearest PPS centres: Letterkenny Intreo Centre (42 km), Sligo Intreo Centre (48 km), Carrick-on-Shannon Intreo Centre (78 km).
Areas covered by Donegal Branch Office
According to the Department, this office serves:
- Donegal Town
- Barnesmore
- Ballintra North
- Laghey
- Mountcharles
- Frosses
- Inver
What you can do at Donegal
- Claim a jobseeker's payment in person if you cannot apply online (which payment?)
- Hand in forms such as UP80 for part-time work, and sign on if your office asks you to (signing on)
- Contact the Community Welfare Service about urgent or additional needs (CWS guide)
Other offices near Donegal
Ballyshannon Branch Office
17 km · Co. Donegal
Killybegs Branch Office
21 km · Co. Donegal
Ballybofey Branch Office
27 km · Co. Donegal
Dungloe Intreo Centre
37 km · Co. Donegal
Manorhamilton Intreo Centre
39 km · Co. Leitrim
All 8 offices in Co. Donegal · All offices in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Where is Donegal Branch Office?
Donegal Branch Office is at Unit 7 Donegal Shopping Centre, The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 R2EC. It serves Donegal Town, Barnesmore, Ballintra North, Laghey, Mountcharles, Frosses, Inver and surrounding areas.
What are the opening hours of Donegal Branch Office?
Mon–Wed 9:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm; Thu 10:30am–12:30pm, 2pm–4:30pm; Fri 9am–12:30pm, 2pm–4pm. Closed at weekends and on bank holidays.
What is the phone number for Donegal Branch Office?
(074) 9740050. Email: [email protected].
Do I need an appointment for a Public Services Card at Donegal?
This office does not currently register people for the Public Services Card. Use one of the nearby PSC centres listed on this page.
Can I get a PPS number at Donegal?
No, it is not a PPS number allocation centre. Apply on MyWelfare and choose one of the PPS centres when you book.
How do I contact the Community Welfare Service in Donegal?
Email [email protected] or call 0818 607080.
Source: Donegal Branch Office on gov.ie (last updated 9 February 2026). Intreo Offices is an independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection. Hours and services can change at short notice: check the official page before a long journey.