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The Letterkenny Chamber runs the ShopLK Gift Card with support of the Department of Social Protection's Community Employment Programme

Record breaking year for Letterkenny shop local scheme

A shop local initiative in Letterkenny, Co Donegal achieved sales of more than €7 million last year – a 23% increase on 2023. The significant increase in sales followed the introduction of a digital gift card that can be used for 'tap to pay' and an increase in corporate sales.

Regional • 20 Jan

The group travelled to Dáil Eireann from Donegal

Letterkenny group bring Donegal issues to Dáil

Feeling it "was time to go directly to our TDs", a delegation from Letterkenny Chamber travelled to Dáil Eireann in Dublin, to meet with Donegal's five TDs to advocate for a region they say is "lagging behind the rest of the country."

Ulster • 01 Jun 23

SITA announces plans to expand its Letterkenny workforce

SITA to create 55 jobs at Letterkenny operations

SITA, which provides IT services to the air transport industry, has announced plans to create 55 jobs in Letterkenny in Co Donegal.

Business • 15 Mar 21

Letterkenny University Hospital secured staff to open a further 11 beds

Apology after Letterkenny patients wait in ambulances

The general manager of Letterkenny University Hospital has said that they face a challenging time for at least the next couple of weeks.

Coronavirus • 11 Jan 21

Based in Letterkenny in Co Donegal, Pramerica employs over 1,500 people

Tata Consultancy Services in deal for Pramerica

Tata Consultancy Services has agreed to buy Co Donegal-based Pramerica Systems Ireland, a subsidiary of US based Prudential Financial Inc.

Business • 12 Nov 20

Remote working desks - gone in 60 seconds

Having previously survived the recession by severely downsizing his company, John Logue has found a new niche to help him through his Covid-19 journey - self-assembly remote working desks with not a tool in sight.

Boost My Business • 05 Aug 20

At a sitting at Letterkenny courthouse, Judge Paul Kelly adjourned the case until 21 September

Man charged in connection with Letterkenny hit-and-run

A Letterkenny man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run which happened in the town in the early hours of Monday morning last.

Ulster • 18 Jun 20

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing

Investigation into fires at Donegal mobile phone masts

An investigation is under way after two telecommunication masts were set on fire in Co Donegal last night.

Ulster • 13 Apr 20

The HSE has said storage containers at St Conal's medical facility, close to Letterkenny University Hospital, was broken into

Break-in at records centre preceded discovery of files

The HSE has said the discovery of medical files in a park and on streets in Co Donegal happened after a break-in at a medical records centre.

Ulster • 09 Jul 19

Soldiers march in front of Rockhill House, a decade after the barracks was closed down

Soldiers mark anniversary of closed barracks in Donegal

A ceremony was held at Rockhill House in Donegal to mark ten years since the closure of the army barracks, with serving and retired members of the 28th Battalion marching up the avenue to what is now a hotel.

Ulster • 28 Jan 19

Gardaí believe both incidents may be linked

Letterkenny gardaí in appeal after serious assaults

Gardaí in Co Donegal have appealed for the public's help in their investigation into two separate serious assaults in Letterkenny.

Ulster • 28 Dec 18

Yew Grove REIT's chief executive Jonathan Laredo

Yew Grove REIT buys three offices in Letterkenny

Dublin-listed property investor Yew Grove REIT has bought three office properties in the IDA Business Park in Letterkenny, Co Donegal for a total price of €16m.

Business • 21 Dec 18

Rory Lenihan pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court

Ex-civil servant jailed for selling personal data

A 50-year-old former civil servant has been sentenced to two years in jail with the final year suspended for passing confidential information about individuals to private detectives for payment.

Courts • 26 Jan 18

Injured man was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital

Man killed in Co Donegal road crash

A 68-year-old man has died in a collision between a tractor and a car in Co Donegal.

Ulster • 12 Jan 18

Sebastian Adamowicz was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital where he died as a result of his injuries

Gardaí searching for weapon in Letterkenny murder case

Searches are under way for the weapon gardaí believe was used to fatally assault a 36-year-old Polish man in Letterkenny.

News • 08 Nov 17

Cheque handed over to Red Cross representatives

O'Donnell and stars' concert raises €35k for flood aid

A cheque for €35,000 was handed over to the Red Cross in Letterkenny, Co Donegal this evening by the organisers of a concert held in aid of people affected by the recent floods in Inishowen.

Ulster • 13 Sep 17

All wards are now open for normal visiting with the exception of Surgical 2

Most restrictions lifted at Letterkenny hospital

Visiting restrictions imposed at Letterkenny University Hospital earlier this week as a result of an outbreak of the Norovirus have been lifted for most of the hospital.

Ulster • 24 Mar 17