DONEGAL is among the top favourite destinations for actively retired people to visit, according to a new survey. Ireland’s actively retired are estimated to be worth over €560 million to the Irish hotel industry with the average retired person spending €956 every year on hotel breaks here. The survey amongst almost 9,000 actively retired people […]
Donegal voted ‘most scenic place in Ireland’
Donegal has been voted as the most scenic place in Ireland. Travel experience booking platform GoAdventure.com has released the 2021 list of the ’15 Most Scenic Places in Ireland’, as chosen by top Irish travel photographers and Instagrammers and Donegal topped the list. A spokesperson said, “As the nation gears up for a domestic travel […]
Great Days Out
If you are on the hunt for things to do over the coming summer months then you are in luck! The Donegal News and sister titles have created a comprehensive guide to creating your own adventures throughout the north-west…. Click the IMAGE below to download a copy to your device.
Public opinion saught on Caravans and Camping in Donega
A NEW survey to get the public’s views on caravan, camper van and camping in Donegal was launched today (Thursday). This survey, which is being undertaken by KPMG Future Analytics, is part of a study being conducted on behalf of Donegal County Council and will allow members of the pubic to share their thoughts on […]
Two new watersports facilities to be built in Donegal
TWO brand new state of the art watersports facilties are set to be built at Tullan Strand in Bundoran and Downings. The announcement which was made today by Cabinet Minister Catherine Martin and Fáilte Ireland includes a major new investment worth €19million nationally including the two projects in Donegal. The funding will be used to […]
MS Queen Elizabeth returns to Killybegs
The MS Queen Elizabeth made a surprise return to Killybegs on Tuesday morning. The luxury liner docked for the first time ever in Killybegs on 20 July 2018 to a great welcome from all and the many people who made their way to see the largest cruise ship the Killybegs port has ever seen. The liner […]
Tory Island hotel to stay closed at Easter
THE OWNERS of the hotel on Tory Island have decided not to reopen for Easter because of the uncertainty surrounding the ferry service. Patricia Doherty, owner of Tory Island Harbour View Hotel, said they will be reviewing the situation after that. Ms Doherty said they do not want their guests getting into […]
Packie Bonner joins Tourism Ireland to promote Donegal
FORMER Republic of Ireland goalkeeper and Burtonport native Packie Bonner has teamed up with Tourism Ireland to promote Donegal in Scotland. Packie travelled over to Glasgow recently as part of a delegation which included representatives from Donegal Tourism, Abbey Hotel, The Central Hotel, The Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Mount Errigal Hotel, Arnolds Hotel, Villa Rose Hotel, […]
It’s official! Donegal is now the Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland …
It’s official! Donegal is now the ‘Media’s Favourite Place in Ireland’ and we even have the certificate to prove it. Michael Collins, founder and Managing Director of TravelMedia.ie presented this prestigious award to Donegal County Council Chief Executive Seamus Neely and Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle at yesterday’s Donegal Tourism Seminar in Harvey’s Point Hotel. “This […]
Travel experts to take part in Donegal tourism seminar
AUTUMN’S Donegal Tourism Seminar will take place tomorrow in the Garden Suite at Harvey’s Point Hotel. Tourism and travel experts are set to share their expertise on emerging travel trends, tourism strategies and marketing techniques. Barney McLaughlin Head of Tourism at Donegal County Council said the seminar is all about enabling greater collaboration and networking […]