By Diarmaid Doherty TRIBUTES and messages of good-will have been pouring in from customers following the news that McFadden’s Gift and Home on Letterkenny’s Main Street is to close. One of the oldest independent businesses in the town – having first opened some 52 years ago – the much-loved shop will close for good this […]
Public get to have their say on Letterkenny projects
PEOPLE will get the chance tomorrow to have their say on planned projects and investments in Letterkenny. A public information event will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel from 3pm to 7pm. Details about a wide range of projects will be available at the event and organisers are keen to hear what people think. […]
Donegal brewery eyeing up British market for next year
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THE award-winning Kinnegar Brewing company in Letterkenny is planning to make in-roads into the potentially vast and lucrative British market in 2026 in what is set to be another exciting chapter in its ongoing success. This will represent a significant step forward for the brewery which began commercial operations at a modest level back in […]
Additional Christmas flights announced on Donegal–Glasgow route
DONEGAL Airport has announced the addition of two extra flights on the Donegal– Glasgow route, operated by Loganair, in time for the festive season. The additional services will operate on: Tuesday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 30. These flights provide extra capacity for families and friends travelling home to Donegal for Christmas or for those […]
Letterkenny businesses celebrated at big awards event
THE Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards held on Friday night at the Mount Errigal Hotel, brought together a full house of businesses and community leaders from across Donegal in a dazzling celebration of enterprise, growth, and resilience. This year’s awards, held in partnership with EirGrid, honoured outstanding business achievements across 14 award categories, showcasing the vibrant […]
Chamber Hall of Fame award for Eunan and Rachel McIntyre
Popular Letterkenny couple Eunan and Rachel McIntyre of Mac’s Deli have been honoured with the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame award. The announcement was made at Friday night’s Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards celebrations and Gala Ball which was held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. It’s a wonderful accolade for the Letterkenny business which […]
Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre win Chamber Business Person of the Year award
THE Letterkenny Chamber Business Person of the Year Award for 2025 has gone to Alcorns Flower & Garden Centre. The announcement was made at Friday night’s Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards celebrations and Gala Ball which was held in the Mount Errigal Hotel. Meanwhile the Chamber’s Hall of Fame award was presented to Eunan and Rachel […]
Business Watch seminar to take place this evening in Letterkenny
An important Business Watch Seminar takes place this evening in Dillon’s Hotel, Letterkenny at 6pm. The event will be hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with An Garda Síochána Donegal. Hear directly from the Crime Prevention Officer on how businesses can protect themselves in the lead-up to the busy festive season — with […]
EirGrid to host Energy Citizens Roadshow in Donegal
EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Donegal next month. Led by EirGrid, this free event will bring together experts from SEAI (Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority) and ESB Networks to provide information about home energy efficiency upgrades, retrofitting grants, community micro-generation schemes […]
IN PICTURES: Global Irish excellence celebrated at Tip O’Neill awards event
THE 2025 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards took place on Friday evening at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana, honouring four exceptional members of the Global Irish community whose achievements reflect the enduring spirit and values of the Irish diaspora. The day began with a special in-person panel discussion hosted by Ulster University, featuring Professor […]