Eight Donegal AIB branches to benefit as part of €40 million investment programme

Allied Irish Bank (AIB) has announced eight refurbishments in Donegal, as part of a national plan.

AIB has begun a strategic investment programme in its branch network, investing €40 million by the end of 2025 in a range of upgrades to branches and ATMs. 

In Donegal, the Letterkenny, Buncrana, Carndonagh and Killybegs branches will receive a full refurbishment, while Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Dungloe branches will have interior and exterior improvements made.

READ NEXT: Newtowncunningham farmer is new presenter on Ear To The Ground

“AIB has a longstanding commitment to communities across County Donegal and we’re proud to continue that by refurbishing our Letterkenny, Buncrana, Carndonagh and Killybegs branches, with improvements made to our Ballybofey, Ballyshannon, Donegal Town and Dungloe branches,” Donegal Regional Retail Director, Barry Cooley said. “While our customers are availing of our digital services more, they also like to be able to come and talk with us for financial advice and for we’re looking forward to meeting them in our newly upgraded branches.”

Managing Director of Retail Banking Geraldine Casey added: “We are delighted to announce this major €40 million investment in our nationwide branch network. While the vast majority of our customers manage their day to day finances, when they want and where they want digitally, we recognise that they also value the face to face service provided in our branches, particularly when it comes to important financial decisions and support.” 

Branch upgrades will cover 112 branches including 35 refurbishments, reducing their operational carbon emissions by a further 10%. Branch refurbishments include investment in banking halls, enhanced customer experience with clear interaction space and privacy when our customers need it and will also have Autism friendly standards applied. Further improvements in accessibility for customers with ATMs to be upgraded to enhance the service for their visually impaired customers. 

The 35 branches which are to be refurbished by the end of 2025 on a phased basis include: Phase One: Clifden, Dunmanway, Ennistymon, Killarney, Killorglin, Letterkenny, Millstreet, Tallaght, Tubbercurry, Tullow. Phase Two: Abbeyfeale, Athy, Ballinamore, Ballinrobe, Buncrana, Cahir, Caherciveen, Carndonagh, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Castleblayney, Castletownbere, Cobh, Dundrum Town Centre, Dingle, Edenderry, Kenmare, Killaloe, Killybegs, Kilmallock, Lismore, Rathdowney, Spiddal, Western Road (Cork), Youghal.