‘Budget does little to ease our struggles’


Business owners in Letterkenny say cuts to the VAT rate for the hospitality sector announced in the Budget this week will do little to ease the struggles of those already feeling the squeeze. A blanket cut in the VAT rate for restaurants, cafes, catering businesses and hairdressers from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent was announced […]


Funeral takes place today of man who died in storm incident


LETTERKENNY man Tommy Connors will be laid to rest this morning following his tragic passing last week. Mr Connors, of Neil T Blaney Road, lost his life in a weather-related incident in the town on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at a domestic property during Storm Amy. Advertisement A very well-known and popular member […]


Major retailer to expand in Letterkenny


THERE is good news for Letterkenny shoppers as Boots will be moving to a larger unit in the Letterkenny Retail Park just in time for the Christmas shopping period. The pharmacy and beauty supply store already has two shops open in Letterkenny, one in the retail park and the other on the Lower Main Street. […]


Business CCTV cameras damaged by male – gardaí


Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at a business premises located on St. Mary’s Road, Buncrana shortly after 3.20am on Sunday, October 5. A male approached the premises and struck one of the CCTV cameras with his hand, causing it to break. A garda spokesperson said: “We appeal to anyone who […]


TCS inspires local support for BUMBLEance fundraiser


TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) based in Letterkenny has raised €1739 to date in a recent fundraising campaign in aid of BUMBLEance, Ireland’s Children’s National Ambulance Service. The fundraising goal is to enhance BUMBLEance’s Vehicle 9, which specifically serves children across Donegal, by funding a selection of new toys to make hospital journeys more comfortable and […]