3 d. ago Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase

Donegal County Council has passed its budget for 2026 this evening, without an increase in commercial rates. As a result,… The post Council to cut spending after councillors vote against rates increase appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 d. ago Letterkenny Chamber says commercial rates increase could cost jobs and close businesses

Letterkenny Chamber has written to Donegal County Councillors pleading with them not to increase commercial rates for local businesses. Donegal… The post Letterkenny Chamber says commercial rates increase could cost jobs and close businesses appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

1 week ago City councillors rail against commercial rates and parking charges in revised 2026 budget

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City councillors have railed against significant increases in commercial rates and parking charges in their annual budget for 2026. City management had planned an increase in spending of €20m in what they termed a “back to basics” budget with focus on services and public amenities. Key to […] The post City councillors rail against commercial rates and parking charges in revised 2026 budget appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago €1,000 per fill? 'Real hardship' for homes as heating oil costs soar as winter sets in

New figures show the average cost of 1,000 litres of heating oil has climbed to nearly €1,000.

Economics

2 w. ago Gap in use of afterschool centres between high and low income families has risen

The ESRI noted that the cost of afterschool care for parents has increased at a rate higher than inflation.

Politics

3 w. ago The social side of the Letterkenny Chamber Awards – Pic Special!

There was no shortage of glitz and glamour at the recent Letterkenny Chamber Awards at the Mount Errigal Hotel. Clive… The post The social side of the Letterkenny Chamber Awards – Pic Special! appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Letterkenny Chamber “deeply concerned” for businesses hit by active travel works disruption

The Letterkenny Chamber has called for stronger support for businesses facing the knock-on effect of severe travel delays during active… The post Letterkenny Chamber “deeply concerned” for businesses hit by active travel works disruption appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Economics

4 w. ago Gallery: Alcorn’s Garden Centre & Mac’s Deli honoured at LK Chamber Business Awards

Last night saw two of Letterkenny’s business giants honoured with two special awards at the 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards.… The post Gallery: Alcorn’s Garden Centre & Mac’s Deli honoured at LK Chamber Business Awards appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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4 w. ago Best of local business celebrated at 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards

The very best of local business was celebrated at the 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards last night. Figures from across the… The post Best of local business celebrated at 2025 Letterkenny Chamber Awards appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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