McCallion Group, the Donegal construction company, is celebrating 25 years in business in style after being named Contractor of the Year – SME at the 2026 Irish Construction Industry Awards. Founded in 2001 by Shay McCallion, the company delivers major projects throughout the island of Ireland and operates in commercial, residential, healthcare, civil engineering and […]
In pics: Glitz and glam at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards
THERE was plenty of style at the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny last night. See photos of some of the winners and attendees here. Photos by Clive Wasson.
Maple Group launches Christmas appeal in support of Donegal Hospice
MAPLE Group is calling on communities across Donegal to come together this Christmas in support of Donegal Hospice, with a special fundraising appeal taking place across all seven of its retail stores. The initiative will run at Maple Group stores in Derrybeg, Carrigart, Castlefin, Falcarragh, Burtonport, Ballyliffin and Moville, with customers invited to make donations […]
New McDonald’s to create 80 jobs in Letterkenny
THE new McDonald’s restaurant in Letterkenny will create 80 jobs when it opens next month. McDonald’s Ireland will open its second restaurant in the town on December 2. Located on Port Road, the restaurant will trade seven days a week, from 6am until midnight. Advertisement The opening will complement the existing restaurant at Letterkenny Retail Park. It also brings the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in the Republic of Ireland to 100. The new restaurant will create 80 jobs, offering a mix of full-time and part-time crew-member […]
Rising interest rates put Annuities back on the retirement table
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This week’s Your Money column by Adrian Kelly For much of the past decade, Annuities were the retirement option few Irish pension savers wanted to discuss. With interest rates at rock bottom, exchanging a pension fund for a guaranteed income for life delivered underwhelming monthly payments and the Approved Retirement Fund (ARF) became the default […]
SeaQuest Systems in Killybegs wins major business award
KILLYBEGS marine engineering and aquaculture company, SeaQuest Systems, has been announced as Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Aquatech Business of the Year. SeaQuest Systems specialises in the design and manufacture of fish pumping systems, hydraulic equipment, cranes and other marine handling equipment. The company was founded in 1986 and currently employs over 90 people at its […]
Pre-orders open for Donegal’s first-ever licensed Single Pot Still whiskey
THE Crolly Distillery has opened public pre-orders for Donegal’s first-ever licensed single pot still Irish whiskey. Croithlí Cognac Single Cask — Single Pot Still is crafted to the single pot still standards of the Irish Whiskey Geographical Indication (GI), marking a first for the ages in the county. Distillation, maturation and bottling of this limited-edition […]
Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny celebrates triple success at Irish Hotel Awards
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IT was a night of celebration and pride for the team at Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny as the hotel scooped three prestigious accolades at the Irish Hotel Awards on Monday evening, recognising excellence in hospitality, business tourism and individual achievement. The popular Letterkenny hotel was crowned Best Four-Star Hotel in Ulster, reaffirming its position as […]
Paddy Power job losses announced
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A DECISION about job losses at a Paddy Power betting shop in Letterkenny is yet to be made, according to the bookmaker. Its parent company today (Tuesday) announced that some 1,400 roles in Ireland and the UK are to be cut. But a spokesperson indicated to the Donegal News that they have not decided which […]
Flavours of Donegal autumn campaign launched
DONEGAL County Council, in association with Donegal Food Coast, has launched its autumn food and drink campaign, Flavours of Donegal. It celebrates the quality, diversity and distinctive character of the county’s food and drink offering. The six-week campaign will shine a spotlight on the people, places, produce and experiences that make Donegal an increasingly exciting […]