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Letterkenny businesses have joined forces to relaunch the Go Visit Letterkenny campaign. The initiative aims to position Letterkenny as “The Heart of Donegal,” emphasizing its suitability as a central hub for tourists exploring County Donegal. Hotels, restaurants, activity providers, and retailers are collaborating to highlight Letterkenny’s unique experiences, attractions, and hospitality, reinforcing its appeal as a vibrant destination along the Wild Atlantic Way. The Go Visit Letterkenny campaign welcomes additional business owners who wish to participate in this renewed tourism marketing effort. Brian Gallagher, a committee member from the Station House Hotel, stated: “As a group, we are dedicated to…

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THE SETTING of this high-end West Cork family home is special: It has a fairy fort, or rath or ring fort, directly to its back, providing abundant birdsong and a haven for wildlife; its gardens have thoughtful planting to continue the green theme, while a few kilometers due south is one of West Cork’s loveliest beaches, the Red Strand, with Galley Head lighthouse beyond as a location marker on both land and on sea. Crossroads in life for lifestyle home hunters? We’re talking a coastal location here on the edges of Ardfield village, south west of Clonakilty, amid rich farmland,…

Tragedy struck Indonesia’s West Java province as a quarry collapse claimed at least 14 lives, officials reported on Saturday. The Gunung Kuda quarry in Cirebon district crumbled on Friday, trapping over two dozen individuals in the resulting debris. A frantic search effort resulted in the rescue of a dozen injured individuals and the recovery of 10 bodies. The National Search and Rescue Agency confirmed in a statement that three more bodies were retrieved late Friday, with another worker succumbing to injuries in hospital, raising the total death toll to 14. Five individuals are currently hospitalized with serious injuries. Local television…

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific on Saturday that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China, while insisting that they also contribute more to their own defence.He said Washington will bolster its defences overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing, particularly in its aggressive stance towards Taiwan. China has conducted numerous exercises to test what a blockade would look like of the self-governing island, which Beijing claims as its own and the US has pledged to defend. China’s army “is rehearsing for…

President Donald Trump announced a doubling of steel tariffs to 50%, a significant increase with potential implications for prices of goods using the metal, such as housing and vehicles. Trump made the announcement at US Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, while discussing investments from Japan’s Nippon Steel. According to the government’s producer price index, steel product prices have risen roughly 16% during Trump’s presidency. Trump stated that US Steel will remain an American company under an agreement with Japan-based Nippon for investment. Specifics of the deal remain limited. President Donald Trump talks to workers as he…

Tragedy struck near Milford this Friday evening as a woman in her 70s died in a road traffic collision. The incident, involving a car and a van, occurred at approximately 7:30 PM at Bunlin Bridge, located on the road between Milford and Cranford. The female driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. Her remains have been transported to Letterkenny University Hospital for a post-mortem examination. The van driver, a man in his 50s, was also taken to Letterkenny University Hospital for treatment of injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The road is currently closed and…

A man in his 50s was taken to a hospital after a car and van collided around 7:30 PM on Friday evening. News Source

Finn Harps suffered another defeat, falling to Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds. Bray Wanderers…3 Finn Harps…1 Gavin Hodgins gave the Donegal side an early advantage, scoring in the 9th minute. However, Bray Wanderers responded with a Billy O’Neill goal in the 26th minute, followed by a Max Murphy penalty in the 31st minute, putting the home side ahead before halftime. Kevin McHugh’s team pushed for an equaliser, but Danu Kinsella-Bishop secured the victory for Wanderers in the 82nd minute, extending their lead to 3-1. Harps left wandering after defeat to Bray was last modified: May 30th, 2025 by Staff…

A second-minute penalty from winger Rooney secured the victory in an otherwise captivating match. Despite their strong recent form in Phibsborough, Derry exhibited surprising disarray and failed to capitalize. News Source : Irish Examiner