A DONEGAL couple who operate an Airbnb in Trentagh have said they may be forced to close their small rurally located business if proposed short-term rental legislation comes into effect. Jason and Michaela Russell own and operate Hillside Lodge, a small, family-run guest lodge which, they say, provides their main source of income. The couple, along […]
Design changes to Ballymacool active travel project ‘under review’
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DESIGN modifications to Ballymacool Active Travel project are currently under review, Donegal County Council has said. A public information event on October last set out preliminary designs to residents, landlords and businesses located on the R250 Ballymacool Road, and invited feedback on the proposals. The proposed project seeks to establish “a high quality continuous footway and cycleway […]
The Ardara Distillery marks milestone with filling of 10,000th cask
The Ardara Distillery has reached a defining milestone with the filling of its 10,000th cask. A moment that signals more than scale, it marks the resurgence of a forgotten style of Irish whiskey. To witness the occasion, renowned whisky writer Dave Broom travelled to Donegal, underscoring the growing international interest in The Ardara Distillery and […]
Photo special: Letterkenny Chamber’s business breakfast
Eighty business people from across Donegal, Sligo and Northern Ireland gathered at Century Complex for the “Strategies to Thrive in 2026” business breakfast, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Donegal ETB. The event aimed to equip business leaders with tools to strengthen resilience, look at their achievements and challenges and plan with […]
Donegal employers urged to recognise signs of domestic abuse among staff
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 […]