A DONEGAL councillor has described the announcement by Vertiv that the company will create 200 new jobs across the North West as “a moment of real hope” for Donegal. Importantly, 40 per cent of the jobs announced will be based in Donegal, with Burnfoot set to benefit directly from the expansion of Vertiv’s electrical switchgear […]
Foy & Company announce exciting expansion into Northern Ireland
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THIS year marks 45 years since Liam and Ann Foy opened their first store on Main Street in Ballybofey. Then a state of the art showroom in Letterkenny, the family owned Foy & Company is celebrating this 45 year milestone with the opening of their third retail store, Foy’s Interiors, and their first in Northern […]
Built on Belief: Local Enterprise Week 2026 brochure launched
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THE brochure for Local Enterprise Week 2026 was officially launched on Friday by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Paul Canning, marking the countdown to a week-long programme of events taking place across the county from Monday, March 2 to Friday, March 6. Organised by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Donegal in partnership with Donegal […]
Donegal showcases strong and diverse group travel offering
FÁILTE Ireland, in partnership with Tourism Ireland, welcomed the UK Coach Tourism Association to Donegal to showcase the county’s strong and diverse group travel offering. The visit highlighted the quality of local attractions, food, drink and cultural experiences, as well as the collaborative approach that continues to drive tourism development in the region. As part […]
Donegal is Ireland’s most active motor market
DONEGAL has emerged as one of Ireland’s most active car markets, dramatically outpacing other parts of the country on car buying and frequency of change, according to new research from the Carzone 2026 Motoring Report. Almost one in three Donegal motorists (31 per cent) purchased their most recent car brand new, making the county one […]
GALLERY: Zeus host recruiting day in Letterkenny
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Zeus in Letterkenny hosted a recruiting event on Saturday where they invited potential new employees to drop in to discuss new career options. The event took place at the Zeus Ireland Facility at IDA Business Park in Letterkenny and it proved a great success. There are a number of positions available at Zeus including Production […]
Donegal man is new owner of Devenish Island
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By Annie Flynn THE new owner of part of the ancient Devenish Island has said he is open to ideas about how the island could be used in the future. Businessman and senior member of the Orange Order David Mahon has purchased part of the island on Lower Lough Erne. The purchase also includes two off-site […]
Donegal couple fear rural airbnb closure if short-term rental proposals come into effect
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 […]