PRESS RELEASES

Letterkenny Chamber welcomes expansion of Living City Initiative
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Tánaiste’s decision to extend the Living City Initiative to Letterkenny describing it as a positive step for town‑centre regeneration and housing delivery. The re-designation allows property owners in newly approved...
Letterkenny Chamber Hosts “Meet the President” Breakfast
Members of the North West business community gathered this morning for a successful “Meet the President” Breakfast, hosted by Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce at Kernan’s Bistro, sponsored by AIB. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with...

🎉 Letterkenny Celebrates a Fantastic St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 ☘️
Letterkenny was alive with colour, music, and community spirit this St. Patrick’s Day as people braved the rain and lined the streets for what proved to be a vibrant and memorable parade. Organised by Letterkenny Chamber, this year’s parade brought together a showcase...

Chamber Elects New President
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Karoline Sweeney of Castle Grove Country House Hotel as its new President. The Presidential Chain was formally handed over at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting held this week. Karoline is Managing Partner of the...

Record €9.2 Million Boost for Letterkenny Economy Through ShopLK in 2025
Letterkenny’s shop local initiative, ShopLK, has recorded another exceptional year, marking its 21st consecutive year of growth. In 2025, annual sales of ShopLK Gift Cards reached an unprecedented €9,246,175, representing an increase of €2.2 million on the previous...

Miconex and Chambers Ireland support retail members through new partnership
Miconex and Chambers Ireland agreed a partnership whereby Town & City Gift Cards will be the Gift Card program of choice for Chamber members. The Town & City Gift Card network is rapidly expanding across Ireland, active in 16 locations in December 2025. By...

Letterkenny Chamber Responds to Budget 2026: Lacking in ambition
Letterkenny Chamber has responded to Budget 2026, describing it as lacking in ambition and offers no acknowledgement of the value of SMEs to the economy. Speaking today, Chief Executive of Letterkenny Chamber Toni Forrester said that Budget 2026 offers some...

Letterkenny Chamber Highlights Regional Priorities at Chambers Ireland Lobbying Day
This week Letterkenny Chamber joined colleagues from across the country for the Chambers Ireland lobbying day. Our CEO, Toni Forrester, was accompanied by Chamber President Jimmy Stafford and Vice President Karoline Sweeney. Together, they were pleased to welcome...

Letterkenny Chamber urges Government to Deliver on Investment for the North West in Budget 2026
Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has today published its Pre-Budget Submission 2026, setting out clear priorities for Government to address the long-standing underinvestment in Donegal and the wider North West region. The Chamber warns that without urgent action on...

New Strategic Alliance Formed Between the Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) & Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce
Letterkenny Chamber was delighted to meet with committee members of the Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) in Dublin recently to advance a new strategic alliance aimed at driving investment and economic growth in Donegal. Over the past number of months, both...