Donegal Post
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The Donegal Post is a local weekly regional newspaper published in County Donegal
, Ulster
, Ireland
. When the paper was first launched by River Media
in June 2006, it served the area of south Donegal
, west Fermanagh, north Leitrim
and north 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 . The Rivermedia Group now boasts 7 titles in the group.
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 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.
Figures released by the official ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) show that the sales of the weekly paper increased by an impressive 21.4% over the twelve month period to June 2008.
The Donegal Post is one of four papers in the Rivermedia 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.
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. When the paper was first launched by River Media
River Media
River Media is a media group based mainly in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Operating a chain of 6 weekly newspapers and six radio stations, the firm also owns Strawberry Media, an in-house advertising agency specializing in graphic design, public relations and website development...
in June 2006, it served the area of south Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, west Fermanagh, north Leitrim
County Leitrim
County Leitrim is a county in Ireland. It is located in the West Region and is also part of the province of Connacht. It is named after the village of Leitrim. Leitrim County Council is the local authority for the county...
and north 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 . The Rivermedia Group now boasts 7 titles in the group.
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 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.
Figures released by the official ABC (Audit Bureau of Circulation) show that the sales of the weekly paper increased by an impressive 21.4% over the twelve month period to June 2008.
The Donegal Post is one of four papers in the Rivermedia group that circulate in the county of Donegal. The others include the Letterkenny Post
Letterkenny Post
The Letterkenny Post is a freesheet newspaper published by River Media in Letterkenny, County Donegal. It was the first paper from River Media. The newspaper specialises in property, motoring, entertainment, farming and fashion. Its offices are located at the Dry Arch Business Park, Bonagee...
, the Finn Valley Post
Finn Valley Post
The Finn Valley Post is a local newspaper in County Donegal, Ireland, based in the town of Ballybofey. The paper was first published on 18 July 2007 by the River Media group, which produces other local titles such as the Donegal Post and Letterkenny Post...
and the Inish Times
Inish Times
The Inish Times is a local Irish newspaper based in Buncrana in Donegal's Inishowen peninsula. It serves the Inishowen area and is also sold in nearby areas such as Derry and Letterkenny...
.
The other papers in the group are the Derry News
Derry News
The Derry News is a newspaper based and published in Derry, Northern Ireland. It was first published in February 2001. The newspaper changed hands in the summer of 2006, when a consortium including River Media and the Irish News acquired the title from the McCarroll family. The newspaper was...
, County Derry Post and the Kildare Post.