Mica & Pyrite
Mica & Pyrite Check: Co. Donegal
See whether a Co. Donegal property sits in a defective concrete block scheme area, alongside flood, radon, BER and more.
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Official data sourced from Irish government agencies
About Donegal
Mica & Pyrite in Co. Donegal
Donegal is designated in full under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, which is remediating thousands of mica-damaged homes across the designated counties. That makes defective-block checks critically important for Donegal property buyers. Every PropertyPack report includes the county's official scheme designation status, what it means for a purchase in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Donegal Town or the wider county, and I.S. 465 assessment guidance.
Co. Donegal at a Glance
- Population
- 167,000
- Province
- Ulster
- Coastline
- Coastal county
- Character
- Predominantly Rural
- Main Rivers
- Erne, Swilly, Finn
- Median Price (2026)
- €215,000 (+16.2% YoY)
- Radon (of homes tested)
- 5.2% at/above 200 Bq/m³
- Recorded Flood Events
- 400
- Mica/Pyrite (DCB Scheme)
- County designated
Sources: Property Price Register (sales to 2026); EPA radon measurements to 2019 (self-selected sample, % of homes tested, not prevalence); past flood events derived from OPW floodinfo.ie data; DCB scheme designations via gov.ie.
Major Towns
Mica & Pyrite Scheme Status: Co. Donegal
Two separate State schemes cover block and sub-floor defects. Co. Donegal is a designated area under the Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, with grants of up to €462,000 per home. The Pyrite Remediation Scheme for pyritic-heave damage does not cover the county.
Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme
Designated Area- Maximum grant
- €462,000
- Applications nationally (to June 2026)
- 3,598
- Remediations completed
- 542
- State spend since 2020
- €361m
Pyrite Remediation Scheme
Not a Scheme AreaThe scheme covers pyritic heave (floor and slab movement from reactive pyrite in sub-floor hardcore) in the Dublin local authorities, Kildare, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath and Limerick, for homes built 1997–2013. It closes to applications on 30 November 2026.
What This Means When Buying in Co. Donegal
- Suspected defective-block homes are assessed under I.S. 465 (revised edition published June 2026) by a registered building professional. Cracking patterns in external walls are the classic sign.
- A remediated home should come with paperwork: a Letter of Assurance under the DCB scheme, or a Certificate of Remediation under the pyrite scheme. Ask for it.
- DCB grants carry a clawback on resale within a set period, and the pyrite scheme excludes buyers who purchased after December 2013 knowing of the damage. An unremediated home may have no State remediation route after the scheme closes.
Sources: gov.ie (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage) (Enhanced Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, designations and scheme statistics to June 2026); Pyrite Resolution Board (Pyrite Remediation Scheme, as adopted January 2026).
Read mica and pyrite checks before buying a house: what a county designation does and doesn't tell you about an individual home.
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Official Risk Checks
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Government Data Sources
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Average Snapshot Time
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Counties Covered
What We Check
Every Donegal property, 18 checks.
Flood Risk
Environmental
02Radon Gas
Environmental
03Planning History
Development
04BER Rating
Energy
05Soil Stability
Structural
06Water Quality
Environmental
07Crime Statistics
Safety
08School Catchment
Amenities
09Noise Levels
Environmental
10Conservation Areas
Legal
11Industrial Proximity
Environmental
12EV Charging Network
Infrastructure
Plus more checks across insurance, neighbourhood and transport. See them all on the sample report.
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Properties for Sale in Donegal
Latest properties on the market in Co. Donegal. Click “Check Risks” to run a PropertyPack report on any listing.
Derryreel East, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, F92F7T3
Waterloo Place, Donegal, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal, F94A9X8
Frequently Asked Questions
Mica & Pyrite in Donegal: FAQs
What does a PropertyPack report cover for Donegal properties?
A PropertyPack report for any Donegal address covers 18 risk categories: flood risk (OPW data), radon levels (EPA data), BER ratings (SEAI), property prices (Property Price Register), crime statistics (CSO), school catchment, broadband speeds, planning applications, air quality, noise levels, and more. Each check runs for the Eircode you enter, with the data's confidence level labelled where a source is only published at county or division level.
How much does a property report for Donegal cost?
The full 18-check PDF report for any Donegal address costs €29. House-hunting across several properties? A 3-report bundle is €59 and a 5-report bundle is €79. You see a free snapshot first, no card needed.
Is Donegal affected by mica or pyrite?
Yes. Donegal is designated in full under the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme, which funds remediation of homes damaged by defective blocks; thousands of homes across the designated counties are affected. Every PropertyPack report flags the county's official scheme designation for any Donegal Eircode, with I.S. 465 assessment guidance.
Which areas of Donegal have the lowest property risk?
Risk levels vary across Donegal depending on which factor you're considering. Properties away from Erne, Swilly and Finn flood plains have lower flood risk. For radon, 5.2% of homes tested in Donegal measured over the Reference Level. The EPA's map shows which areas are classified as High Radon Areas. Well-established residential areas in Letterkenny, Buncrana, Donegal Town tend to have better broadband, lower crime, and closer school access. PropertyPack helps you compare specific locations within Donegal across 18 risk categories.
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