CHRISTMAS TRADE in Letterkenny saw a slow start to December, but the month ended on a high note, despite the challenges facing both retailers and consumers. Jimmy Stafford, President of the Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, was on the ground this week meeting with local businesses to gather feedback following what is typically the busiest time […]
Sun’s out as shoppers hit the streets on Christmas Eve
In a week where Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s wonderful Shop LK campaign hit the €9m mark, there is a real festive feel around town today as locals and visitors hit the shops to pick up those last minute presents and some late Christmas shopping. In Letterkenny, the shops were busy from early and there were […]
‘Commercial rates hike will burden local businesses’ – Chamber
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LETTERKENNY Chamber of Commerce has written to Donegal County Council voicing concern that the proposed hike in commercial rates would place an additional burden on enterprises that are the backbone of the local economy. CEO of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce, Toni Forrester, sent the correspondence on behalf of members yesterday, on the eve of Donegal County Council’s […]
Lighting up Letterkenny for Christmas this Sunday
LETTERKENNY will be lit up for Christmas this Sunday, November 23, to kick-off the festive season in town. The popular annual family event will begin at 6pm with entertainment on stage at Market Centre where MC Keith Fletcher will be blasting out some beloved Christmas tunes. He will be joined this year by David Craig […]
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 […]
Distraction crimes and intimidation: Challenges facing local businesses
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BUSINESS owners in Letterkenny have called for more garda visibility to help combat what they have described as “congregations of people” outside their premises, who are “intimidating customers” and “spitting at windows”. The views were heard at a recent Business Watch seminar in Dillon’s Hotel, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce in partnership with An Garda […]
Irish for business class at No. 9 Market Square
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Ní neart go cur le chéile agus ní thiocfadh linn mar Líonra Leitir Ceanainn ár gcuid oibre a chur chun tosaigh gan an tacaíocht iontach atá ar fáil ó lucht gnó an bhaile. Ó thosaigh muid ar an phlean teanga a chur i ngníomh cúig bliana ó shin tá méadú suntasach tagtha ar líon na […]
New lapel unveiled to mark Chamber’s 60th anniversary
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By Diarmaid Doherty A special limited edition, handmade lapel, designed to celebrate Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce’s 60th birthday, has been unveiled. The lapel has been designed and crafted by McCullagh’s Jewellers in Letterkenny. Advertisement It’s beautifully crafted and features an image of the Polestar monument and the words ‘Letterkenny Chamber’. The lapel, which comes in […]
Shop LK gift cards to reach record sales
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By Diarmaid Doherty SALES of Shop LK gift cards in Letterkenny are set to reach record figures for 2025 and with the Christmas shopping season fast approaching, businesses in the town can look forward to another bumper time. Last year, ShopLK card sales reached €7.2m, generating an estimated €28m in local spending with figures indicating […]
Letterkenny Chamber marks 60 years with night of nostalgia and celebration
By Diarmaid Doherty It was a night of celebration and nostalgia at Castle Grove House last evening as Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce hosted a special function to mark its 60th anniversary. Chamber members gathered to honour an organisation that first met in March 1965 – and 60 years on, is as strong and vibrant as […]