DONEGAL Women’s Centre is urgently calling on employers, business owners and managers across the county to recognise the very real signs of depression and possible domestic abuse in their staff, and to act before it becomes a crisis. The Centre, which has supported women’s emotional and physical wellbeing in Donegal since 1989, is warning that […]
Free ‘Crolly Monday’ sparks landmark response at Croithlí Distillery
WHAT began as an uplifting ‘Blue Monday’ alternative has become one of the Croithlí Distillery’s most popular winter initiatives, with more than 150 people registering for free ‘Crolly Monday’ tour and tasting experiences. The overwhelming response to the distillery’s gesture has attracted bookings from across Donegal, throughout Ireland, and even further afield in the UK […]
Record €9.2 million boost for Letterkenny economy through ShopLK in 2025
LETTERKENNY’S shop local initiative, ShopLK, has recorded another exceptional year, marking its 21st consecutive year of growth. In 2025, annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards reached an unprecedented €9,246,175, representing an increase of €2.2 million on the previous year. After more than two decades in operation, ShopLK continues to hold its position as Ireland’s top-selling […]
Overnight water restrictions to be imposed for large area of East Donegal
HOUSEHOLDERS and businesses in a wide area of East Donegal are to be hit with overnight water restrictions amid calls for people to make efforts to conserve water. Customers supplied by the main reservoir in Lough Mourne and Corradooey Reservoir in the Twin Towns, Crossroads, Convoy, Lifford and Rossgier areas may experience low pressure or […]
Planners seek further information on proposed changes to Letterkenny shop
PLANNERS have sought further information on proposed plans for a a development at one of Letterkenny’s most loved shops. Anthony Delap lodged plans in November last, seeking permission for a number of changes to Clarke’s Newsagent on Lower Main Street. Advertisement The proposed plans comprise the demolition of an existing two-storey section to the rear of […]
St Johnston publican brands draughts price hike ‘a terrible blow’
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A ST Johnston publican has described the move by Diageo to hike the price of its draught products by a further seven cent per pint next month as a “terrible blow”. Alice Lynch, of Maggie’s Tavern, said she has been left devastated by the development, which she said has come as a “bolt out of […]
Browne’s Gala awarded Gala Greener Grant
BROWNE’S Gala in Manorcunningham has been selected as a recipient of a Gala Greener Grant, an initiative aimed at supporting retailers in their transition to sustainable technologies. As part of Gala Retail’s nationwide commitment to sustainability, Gala Greener Grants offer financial support to Gala retailers seeking to reduce their energy usage by adopting sustainable technologies, […]
Mullooly raises Gaeltacht housing pressures in EU talks with Housing Commissioner
Midlands–North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has questioned EU Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen on the impact of short-term rentals on Gaeltacht and rural communities, housing speculation, and delays in delivering new homes caused by fragmented planning systems. The exchange took place in the European Parliament’s Housing Crisis Committee (HOUS), where Mullooly is Vice-Chair, as part of the […]
Confidence on a Plate: Inside Fara’s Restaurant with Head Chef Richard McKee
There is a quiet confidence to Fara’s Restaurant. Not the kind that shouts for attention or hides behind formality, but one that settles into the room, steady and assured, and lets the food do the talking. It is the same confidence you sense when speaking to its Head Chef, Richard McKee, a chef whose journey […]
Donegal business shortlisted for National Digital Award
AI, innovation and digital excellence shine through across all categories as judges announce this year’s finalists Digital Business Ireland (DBI), the country’s largest representative body for digital and online businesses, has revealed the finalists of the 2026 National Digital Awards, with Donegal-based business Hanna Hats among the top contenders. Now in its sixth year, the […]