r/Donegal

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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 1 day ago

Totem poles in Donegal?

When I was a little girl we used to visit my relatives in Donegal. Every summer they would take us to a restaurant/hotel in Donegal and cross the road was small sand dunes and a playground with what I think were totem poles or similar, maybe some kind of American Indian wooden things perhaps.

I think there may also have been small caravan park and the dunes were tiny and have access to the shore perhaps, memory is foggy, it was the early 90’s after all lol

Does anyone know where this is as I have cousins visiting soon and would like to take them there again!

Thank you

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u/BundyLass — 1 day ago

Boyle/O’Brien

Hello! Unsure if this is allowed or not but I live on the east coast of Canada, my maternal grandfather was a Boyle and my maternal grandmother was an O’Brien. When my Mom’s first cousin died, I inherited all of her work into tracing our family. I’m talking 15 huge binders worth, she did amazing work. Turns out our Boyle’s are from Donegal! My Mom believes her O’Brien side is also from there but I don’t have the research to back that up (yet)! My mom is 4th generation here since they arrived from Ireland (making me 5th generation and proud of it)! I guess my question is- is the Boyle name still prevalent there? Is O’Brien?

My Mom went to Ireland a few years ago with a friend group so she didn’t make it to Donegal but I know I will end up there sometime soon! Thanks everyone! I hope you all know there is a massive community of us who “left” on the east coast of Canada reconnecting with our roots!!

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u/ezaham — 2 days ago

Incident at Letterkenny Bus Station, Sun 16 Aug

Yesterday at the bus station, there were some awful scenes. Some guy (didn't have a Donegal accent, let's call him Lad A) started racially abusing and taunting another guy (Irish, but not white, who we will call Lad B) and would not let it go. Lad A kept after him, kept trying to punch him. The guy being abused left. A few women had tried to tell the guy, Lad A who was starting the trouble to stop and he actually apologised to them.

However, then the other lad (B) came back and it started again. I say started... but it was this same fella Lad A, seemingly having a go but with no provocation. Initially Lad B seemed to be trying to laugh it off, or lightly telling him to let go of it, but then he kinda lost it and knocked Lad A to the ground and gave him a few kicks. Again some women intervened (by shouting, not physically) and it stopped, or at least outside. It was absolutely desperate. Is this normal? Or was a story behind it?

The bus never came! But when getting on the next bus, finally, I saw the police come up to the station worker (who was nowhere to be seen during the scenes, maybe his shift started later) enquiring about the events.

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u/Top_Country4497 — 3 days ago
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How do I find out if he is single?

There is a guy that works in letterkenny Aldi. He has a beard and looks like a viking, loads of tattoos. Everytime I see him no joke I get butterflies 🦋 Im too shy to ask if he is single so what do I do?

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u/resigirl1 — 4 days ago

Traffic lights at Laghy

Huge queues yesterday. Took me an hour to get through. Surely they can do something better.

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u/fionnkool — 3 days ago
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👋 Welcome to r/Finn_Harps_FC

This is our new home for all things related to the Finn Harps Football Club. We're excited to have you join us! The other subreddits have gone dormant over the years so we are trying again. This is an exciting time to be a Harps fan as big things are on the horizon.

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Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring regarding Finn Harps football. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions about the Finn Harps and the local community.

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u/Naive-Historian-1520 — 3 days ago
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You have to hand it to RTE, their athletics coverage is absolutely top-tier.

u/AlgaePractical8342 — 6 days ago

ATU Letterkenny

what time do classes start? and finish someone please lmk, I know schedules are different for everyone but I’m looking for a job as well and i have no idea

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u/Accurate-Guest2751 — 3 days ago

Summer sessions

Does anyone know who actually owns the land Summer Sessions is on and who are the organisers...I'm presuming there is a committee of some sort? Or does anyone know how one would find that out?

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u/TeenieDancer — 4 days ago
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Builder recommendations & advice: Co. Donegal

Hi everyone,

​Planning a ~44 sqm ground-floor extension of a self-contained flat and looking for builder recommendations in the Donegal/North West area.

​The existing cottage is 100+ years old—original stone at the front, with a single-block rear from a previous extension where the new build will connect. Because of the mix of old stone, single block, and new construction, I’m looking for trades comfortable with older building integration.

​Looking for input on:

​Builder Recommendations: Reliable contractors in the area (feel free to DM details).

​Acoustics & Layout: Best practices for soundproofing shared walls/doors and setting up independent heating/sub-metering for a rental unit.

​Vetting Trades: Key red flags or contract terms to watch for when getting quotes for mixed-construction builds.

Any other advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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u/No_Name-30 — 4 days ago

Best Restaurants in Letterkenny

Heading on a road trip around Donegal in the next few weeks and am spending two nights in Letterkenny as a base.

What are the best restaurants around? Can be anything from quick bite to a little bit more on the fancier end.

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u/VapeJew1099 — 6 days ago
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Current wallpaper, from my trip last year — Mt. Errigal

I have my travel pictures on shuffle for my wallpaper, it changes every hour. Now it’s time for Mount Errigal!

u/DudasManolitos — 7 days ago
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Glenlough Bay, Donegal. How have I never been here before?

Went to Glenlough Bay for the first time and honestly, what a place.

The sheer drops had me fairly nervous on the way up but on the way back there was no fear and I was practically skipping down.

The views are absolutely unreal. Definitely one of those places where the photos and videos do not quite capture the scale of it.

u/NewSalamander8910 — 8 days ago

Summer Sessions VIP

Has anyone done the VIP for summer sessions in Letterkenny? Few of us thinking about it but not a lot of detail online about it. It mentions car parking close by but I can’t find where that is or what kind of view you have of the stage. Any help appreciated!

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u/Commercial_Scheme357 — 6 days ago
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trying to make friends

is there any guys from north west area that would want to be friends with a 25 year old autistic dude whos main hobbies are gaming and movies lol,

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u/OpenTry8830 — 8 days ago