Donegal facility has helped to 'transform diabetes care' for 20 years

Abbott’s marks 20 years of manufacturing diabetes supplies in Donegal Town.

Abbott's diabetes care facility in Donegal was established in 2006. The facility has become a centre of excellence for developing and manufacturing innovative products that make glucose monitoring easier for people living with diabetes. The site has undergone significant expansion in recent years to support growing global demand.

Since 2019, employees at the Donegal facility have manufactured sensors for Abbott's FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring portfolio. The site also produces the worldwide supply of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips.

These technologies are helping transform the way millions of people around the world manage their diabetes through convenient glucose monitoring.

The site has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, receiving the prestigious Shingo Silver Medallion for Operational Excellence in 2022 in recognition of its commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Abbott is marking its 80th anniversary in Ireland, a milestone that reflects eight decades of innovation, investment, and deep roots in communities across the country.

Since 1946, Abbott has grown from its earliest days in Ireland into one of the country's top ten employers, with more than 6,200 people working across 10 sites in all four provinces.

The company's Irish operations span nutrition, diabetes care, cardiovascular health, and diagnostics — producing life-changing technologies that are exported across the world and contribute to Abbott's ambition to improve the lives of three billion people globally by 2030.

Speaking about the milestone, Tanya Timoney, Site Director at Abbott in Donegal, said: "As Abbott celebrates 80 years in Ireland, we are proud of the role our 6,200 employees across 10 sites have played in advancing healthcare for people around the world.

“Here in Donegal, our team is helping transform diabetes care through the manufacture of innovative glucose monitoring technologies that improve the lives of millions of people globally. We are proud of what we have achieved and excited about the future."

Abbott's presence in Donegal extends beyond healthcare innovation. Abbott's employee-driven community programme — Croí an Óir (Heart of Gold) — has raised more than €3 million and supported hundreds of charities nationwide since 2007. Over the past 20 years, Donegal has raised more than €200,000, supporting charities including: Donegal Hospice, Irish Cancer Society, Down Syndrome Ireland, and Bluestack Special Needs Foundation.

Employees also contribute their time through volunteer initiatives, including Garden improvements and painting projects for St. Agnes Day Centre, and supporting initiatives such as Meals on Wheels, Participation in the St. Vincent de Paul Giving Tree program, which provides donated gifts to families in need, and, as of 2026, Donegal’s charity of choice is Liquid Therapy, which provides inclusive and adaptive surf therapy programmes.

As Abbott marks 80 years in Ireland, Donegal continues to play a vital role in Abbott's global Diabetes Care network. To support its continued growth, Abbott is actively growing its team in Donegal. Those who want to do work that matters, backed by 80 years of heritage in Ireland and more than 135 years of global history, are encouraged to explore open opportunities at https://abbo.tt/Opportunities-in-Ireland