The Centre has charitable status and is managed by a committee of people from the local community. The theme of the project is ”Giving while Living”, which is based on Chuck Feeney’s philosophy (Atlantic Philanthropies).
Drumfries means the heather ridge. This was an important junction for people from Carndonagh and Clonmany travelling to Buncrana. People walked long distances or travelled by cart to sell coarse cloth or wool at the markets. The main townlands are large by Donegal standards.