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{{Infobox newspaper
|name = Donegal Post
| name = Donegal Post
|image = Donegal Post (logo).png
| image = Donegal Post (logo).png
|type = Weekly [[newspaper]]
| type = Weekly [[newspaper]]
|format = Tabloid
| format = Compact
|foundation = {{Start date|2006|06}}
| foundation = {{Start date|2006|06}}
|owners = [[Iconic Newspapers]]<ref name=irishnews>{{cite web |last1=McDonald |first1=Gary |title=Seven weekly newspapers within the River Media stable have been sold to Iconic Newspapers |url=https://www.irishnews.com/business/2018/11/17/news/seven-weekly-newspapers-within-the-river-media-stable-have-been-sold-to-iconic-newspapers-1487341/ |website=The Irish News |access-date=27 July 2021 |language=en |date=17 November 2018}}</ref>
| owners = [[Iconic Newspapers]]<ref name=irishnews>{{cite web |last1=McDonald |first1=Gary |title=Seven weekly newspapers within the River Media stable have been sold to Iconic Newspapers |url=https://www.irishnews.com/business/2018/11/17/news/seven-weekly-newspapers-within-the-river-media-stable-have-been-sold-to-iconic-newspapers-1487341/ |website=The Irish News |access-date=27 July 2021 |language=en |date=17 November 2018}}</ref>
|headquarters = [[Donegal Town]]
| headquarters = [[Donegal Town]]
|editor = Michael McHugh
| editor =
|website = {{URL|www.donegalpost.com}}
| website = https://www.donegallive.ie/
}}
}}
The '''''Donegal Post''''' is a local weekly regional newspaper published in [[County Donegal]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. When the paper was first launched by [[River Media]] in June 2006, it served the area of south [[County Donegal]], west [[County Fermanagh]], north [[County Leitrim]] and north [[County Sligo]].
The '''''Donegal Post''''' is a local weekly regional newspaper published in [[County Donegal]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. When the paper was first launched by [[River Media]] in June 2006, it served the area of south [[County Donegal]], west [[County Fermanagh]], north [[County Leitrim]] and north [[County Sligo]].
It was soon joined by sister papers in Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow which have all since closed down. The Rivermedia directors have cited the effects of the current economic recession as the main problem leading to the closures.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120729050548/http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalnews/River-Media-newspapers-report-33m.6482341.jp]</ref> The Rivermedia Group now has seven titles in the group.
It was soon joined by sister papers in Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow which have all since closed down. The Rivermedia directors have cited the effects of the current economic recession as the main problem leading to the closures.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalnews/River-Media-newspapers-report-33m.6482341.jp |title=River Media newspapers report €3.3m loss - Local - Donegal Democrat |website=www.donegaldemocrat.ie |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120729050548/http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/donegalnews/River-Media-newspapers-report-33m.6482341.jp |archive-date=29 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
The ''Donegal Post'' is based in Cruagorm House in Donegal Town, and covers several other major towns in County Donegal, including Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Donegal Town, Glenties, Ardara, Killybegs and The Rosses area of west Donegal.
The ''Donegal Post'' is based in Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal Town, and covers several other major towns in County Donegal, including Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Donegal Town, Glenties, Ardara and Killybegs.
The paper's popularity grew as a result of its snappy news style and pictorial content. In a county with heavy competition, it has been able to carve out its own niche and now has a regular weekly readership.
The paper's popularity grew as a result of its snappy news style and pictorial content. In a county with heavy competition, it has been able to carve out its own niche and now has a regular weekly readership.

The paper's Editor is Michael McHugh.

The ''Donegal Post'' was one of four papers in the [[River Media]] group that circulate in the county of Donegal. The others include the ''[[Letterkenny Post]]'', the ''[[Finn Valley Post]]'' and the ''[[Inish Times]]''.

The other papers in the group are the ''[[Derry News]]'', ''County Derry Post'' and the ''Kildare Post''.


In November 2018, it was announced that [[River Media]] had sold the title to [[Iconic Newspapers]].<ref name=irishnews />
In November 2018, it was announced that [[River Media]] had sold the title to [[Iconic Newspapers]].<ref name=irishnews />
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Latest revision as of 11:43, 19 April 2023

Donegal Post
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatCompact
Owner(s)Iconic Newspapers[1]
FoundedJune 2006 (2006-06)
HeadquartersDonegal Town
Websitehttps://www.donegallive.ie/

The Donegal Post is a local weekly regional newspaper published in County Donegal, Ireland. When the paper was first launched by River Media in June 2006, it served the area of south County Donegal, west County Fermanagh, north County Leitrim and north County Sligo.

It was soon joined by sister papers in Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Wicklow which have all since closed down. The Rivermedia directors have cited the effects of the current economic recession as the main problem leading to the closures.[2]

The Donegal Post is based in Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal Town, and covers several other major towns in County Donegal, including Ballyshannon, Bundoran, Donegal Town, Glenties, Ardara and Killybegs. The paper's popularity grew as a result of its snappy news style and pictorial content. In a county with heavy competition, it has been able to carve out its own niche and now has a regular weekly readership.

In November 2018, it was announced that River Media had sold the title to Iconic Newspapers.[1]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b McDonald, Gary (17 November 2018). "Seven weekly newspapers within the River Media stable have been sold to Iconic Newspapers". The Irish News. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
  2. ^ "River Media newspapers report €3.3m loss - Local - Donegal Democrat". www.donegaldemocrat.ie. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  3. ^ McShea, Pauric (27 February 2020). "McShea's Say — Reflections on Dublin game, and thoughts on Monaghan clash this weekend". Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ McShea, Pauric (27 November 2019). "Pauric McShea's weekly GAA Column: Glenties revolution to continue, but Kilcoo will be keen to spoil the party". Retrieved 27 November 2019. Pauric McShea's column appears weekly in the Donegal Post - out every Wednesday.
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