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Dunfanaghy star Chelsea Evans ready to shine on TG4’s Glór Tíre 19 hours ago

Dunfanaghy star Chelsea Evans ready to shine on TG4’s Glór Tíre

By  •  News

She may be the youngest contestant on the new season of Glór Tíre, having only just turned 20, but Chelsea Evans is already establishing herself as an exciting new name …
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Margaret’s running journey to healing and hope 5 days ago

Margaret’s running journey to healing and hope

By  •  Sport

From barely being able to run down the street to conquering marathons, Margaret Coyle’s story is one of resilience and hope.

The big-hearted Glencar woman has had her fair share …
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Delighted Kyna to represent London at Mary from Dungloe! 5 days ago

Delighted Kyna to represent London at Mary from Dungloe!

By  •  News

Kyna Boyle was last night confirmed as the ‘London Mary’ representative at this year’s Mary from Dungloe Festival.

The 21-year-old, who has strong west Donegal connections, was crowned at a …
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First in-store Penneys Letterkenny fashion show to support popular colleague Olivia 2 weeks ago

First in-store Penneys Letterkenny fashion show to support popular colleague Olivia

By  •  Style

Excitement is building for one of Donegal’s biggest fashion events this year, as Penneys Letterkenny hosts its first in-store catwalk show this Tuesday.

The event is in support of a …
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From CEOs to sports stars: Finn Valley College celebrates women’s achievements this Women’s Day 2 weeks ago

From CEOs to sports stars: Finn Valley College celebrates women’s achievements this Women’s Day

By  •  Videos

There is no limit to what women can accomplish – that’s the message from a powerful video featuring inspiring women from the Finn Valley community.

Finn Valley College is celebrating …
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Letterkenny nurse facing breast cancer urges community support for Daffodil Day 2 weeks ago

Letterkenny nurse facing breast cancer urges community support for Daffodil Day

By  •  Health

Breast cancer patient Edel Curran from Letterkenny is calling on her local community to ‘go all in against cancer’ for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes place on …
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Bride-to-Be Bliss: Shannon Dolan Hairdressing sweeps Irish Wedding Awards 2 weeks ago

Bride-to-Be Bliss: Shannon Dolan Hairdressing sweeps Irish Wedding Awards

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Shannon Dolan Hairdressing, the award-winning salon in Lifford, has been crowned Ireland’s Best Wedding Hair & Makeup Salon!

Shannon and her team picked up the prestigious prize at …
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Tributes after passing of beautiful Tess Greene 2 weeks ago

Tributes after passing of beautiful Tess Greene

By  •  News

There is heartfelt sadness in the local community following the passing of Maghery woman Tess Greene.

Tess had shared her battle with cancer online and gave so many others hope …
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Heartache as inspirational Toy Show star Saoírse passes away 2 weeks ago

Heartache as inspirational Toy Show star Saoírse passes away

By  •  News

Galway girl Saoírse Ruane, a star of the Late Late Toy Show, has sadly passed away.

The 12-year-old had the nation in tears but also inspired them when she appeared …
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Women’s Day event to expose ‘dirty little secrets’ of the alcohol industry 2 weeks ago

Women’s Day event to expose ‘dirty little secrets’ of the alcohol industry

By  •  News

The impact of alcohol on women’s health is to be unveiled at an International Women’s Day event in Letterkenny this Friday.

Donegal Women’s Centre, Alcohol Forum Ireland and the Atlantic …
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Amazing Inishowen woman named Mayo Person of the Year 3 weeks ago

Amazing Inishowen woman named Mayo Person of the Year

By  •  Life

An inspirational Donegal woman has been honoured with the title of Mayo Person of the Year.

Rita Casey (née Doherty) is a native of Malin Head who is living and …
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Women in Construction programme launching in Donegal 3 weeks ago

Women in Construction programme launching in Donegal

By  •  Careers, News

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Rural Enterprise Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of a Women in Construction programme, a full-time ten-week programme, open to women seeking to work in this sector.


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Singer Shauna Scanlon embracing her roots in debut single 4 weeks ago

Singer Shauna Scanlon embracing her roots in debut single

Donegal’s music scene is welcoming more new and exciting talent as local singer-songwriter Shauna Scanlon steps into the spotlight with her debut single, ‘Homebird’.

The Ballybofey woman has been singing …
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Women’s Day celebration in Inishowen to inspire inclusion 4 weeks ago

Women’s Day celebration in Inishowen to inspire inclusion

By  •  Events

An event bringing women from various backgrounds and ethnicities together in Carndonagh aims to ‘Inspire Inclusion’ ahead of International Women’s Day. 

Taking place in Carn’s Colgan Hall on Tuesday March …
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Lack of public information on referendums highlighted at local panel event 4 weeks ago

Lack of public information on referendums highlighted at local panel event

A recent panel discussion on the upcoming referendum identified a knowledge gap among the public of what impact their votes will have.

As debate grows on the referendums to change …
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Donegal women sharing stories of resilience at major cancer event 1 month ago

Donegal women sharing stories of resilience at major cancer event

Two Donegal sportswomen, Rita Casey and Amelia McFarland, will tell their cancer story at the final event of the ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ series this April.

The event, taking place …
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Wonder woman Elaine conquers 100 daily swims for Dungloe Hospital 1 month ago

Wonder woman Elaine conquers 100 daily swims for Dungloe Hospital

By  •  News

Photo: Brid Sweeney

A daring West Donegal woman has conquered a brrr-illiant swimming challenge of 100 daily dips for charity.

Inspirational Elaine Boyle from Rannafast celebrated her 100th day of …
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Are you the next Miss Universe Ireland? Applications now open 1 month ago

Are you the next Miss Universe Ireland? Applications now open

By  •  Life

The 73rd Miss Universe competition is now officially open for applications.

This is an opportunity to follow in footsteps of previous winners Grainne Gallanagh from Buncrana, Roz Purcell, Joanna Cooper …
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Events: Donegal influencers celebrate a new era of glamour at BPerfect Foyleside 2 months ago

Events: Donegal influencers celebrate a new era of glamour at BPerfect Foyleside

BPerfect Cosmetics unveiled the spectacular revamp of their state-of-the-art megastore in Foyleside Shopping Centre last night, with many familiar faces in attendance.

The celebrations kicked off with hilarious lip syncing …
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Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award 2 months ago

Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award

By  •  Business

ADAPTAFASHION by Donegal Town woman Sarah Timony has been announced as the county winner of Google and LEO’s ‘You’re the Business’ campaign.

Sarah’s brand is a stylish and affordable clothing …
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Rising star Muireann Bradley celebrates first award nomination 2 months ago

Rising star Muireann Bradley celebrates first award nomination

Ballybofey sensation Muireann Bradley has been nominated for a Ticketmaster ‘Irish Rising Star For 2024’ Award.

This is Muireann’s first award nomination since she made her break in the blues …
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Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey 2 months ago

Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey

By  •  Careers

A Traveller from Donegal is set to continue leading the way in her community following her graduation with a BA in her chosen field.

Pamela Cullotty, from Kilmacrennan, graduated at …
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Support pours in for amazing local mum diagnosed with motor neurone disease 2 months ago

Support pours in for amazing local mum diagnosed with motor neurone disease

By  •  Health

A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Newtowncunningham woman after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The fund has been set up to help Olivia Robb and her …
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Brave Elaine’s 100-day swim for Dungloe Patient Comfort Fund 2 months ago

Brave Elaine’s 100-day swim for Dungloe Patient Comfort Fund

By  •  News

Main pic: Elaine makes time for a ‘wave’ during her 100-day swim for Dungloe Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

A brave west Donegal woman is well on her way to …
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Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job 2 months ago

Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job

By  •  Careers

Inishowen’s Edel Murphy has been appointed as the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation – Atypical.

Edel, who has overcome many personal health challenges, plans to use …
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Young Churchill weaver tipped in ’50 to watch in 2024′ 2 months ago

Young Churchill weaver tipped in ’50 to watch in 2024′

By  •  Life

A young Donegal woman is being tipped to make a splash in the world of fashion and beauty this year.

Léila Worth was named amongst the top 50 people to …
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Sarah Jessica Parker embraces New Year traditions in Donegal 2 months ago

Sarah Jessica Parker embraces New Year traditions in Donegal

Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker rang in the New Year with an age-old Irish custom.

The Sex and the City star spent Christmas with her family at their holiday home …
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Will you be the next Donegal Rose? 3 months ago

Will you be the next Donegal Rose?

By  •  News

The search for the 2024 Donegal Rose has begun.

Rathmullan woman Katie McAteer (above) donned the Donegal sash in 2022 and made everyone from her home county proud as our …
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Events: Shoppers soak up festive magic at Magee of Donegal 3 months ago

Events: Shoppers soak up festive magic at Magee of Donegal

By  •  Events

Magee of Donegal helped us get into the Christmas shopping spirit on Friday with a fantastic festive evening.

It was a magical night, made even more special with live music …
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Donegal teen to join Rod Stewart and other stars on iconic NYE show 3 months ago

Donegal teen to join Rod Stewart and other stars on iconic NYE show

A 16-year-old rising star from Ballybofey has revealed she will be performing on one of the most legendary New Year programmes on television.

Blues singer and guitarist Muireann Bradley has …
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Jasmine’s family appeal to those living in fear to seek help this Christmas 3 months ago

Jasmine’s family appeal to those living in fear to seek help this Christmas

By  •  News

The family of the late Jasmine McMonagle have appealed to people to reach out to others who may be in danger this Christmas.

The beautiful 28-year-old mother-of-two was strangled and …
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Enjoy a Magical Christmas Evening at Magee of Donegal 3 months ago

Enjoy a Magical Christmas Evening at Magee of Donegal

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Magee of Donegal, one of Ireland’s premier luxury retailers, invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season at their highly anticipated Christmas Evening on …
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How a Killygordon woman became one of karate’s most influential referees 3 months ago

How a Killygordon woman became one of karate’s most influential referees

By  •  Sport

A Killygordon woman who has become one of the highest-ranking Karate officials in the world says she still feels humble despite her incredible achievements.

Mandy McNulty has been involved …
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Gallery: A community comes together for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 4 months ago

Gallery: A community comes together for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball

By  •  Events

The North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball was another sell-out success on Friday night last at the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny.

This great fundraiser has become one of the social …
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Layla Doherty takes on the world at Miss Earth final in Vietnam 4 months ago

Layla Doherty takes on the world at Miss Earth final in Vietnam

By  •  News

Ballyliffin woman Layla Doherty is proudly representing Ireland and Donegal in the Miss Earth world final.

This year’s final is in Vietnam, and Layla is already flying the flag for …
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Talented Jessica does Donegal proud in Junior Eurovision 4 months ago

Talented Jessica does Donegal proud in Junior Eurovision

Talented Donegal singer Jessica McKean gave a fantastic performance at the Junior Eurovision finals in Nice, but it just wasn’t to be.

The 10-year-old from St Johnston delivered a brilliant …
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Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash! 4 months ago

Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash!

By  •  Events, News

It was a typical Donegal hooley at Harvey’s Point when Donegal ambassador, hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham celebrated his 70th birthday!

Noel who doesn’t do things by half, was …
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Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman! 4 months ago

Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman!

By  •  Bridal, Life

Buncrana woman and Former Miss Universe Ireland, Gráinne Gallanagh, has announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend Ryan Coleman.

The 29-year-old shared the exciting news on Instagram yesterday, after Ryan …
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Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy 4 months ago

Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy

By  •  Health

A young Donegal woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer aged just 35 has shared her story in the hope of raising awareness of the disease.

Tracy Byrne from Glencolmcille …
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Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers! 4 months ago

Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers!

Ready to snag some amazing deals? 

Our curated list of Black Friday specials from top Irish online retailers is here to guide your shopping spree! From dazzling jewellery at The …
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Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition 4 months ago

Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition

By  •  Events

Local artist Audrey Henry received great support for the opening of the ‘Dear Donegal’ art exhibition at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny on Friday.

The exhibition showcases 87 oil paintings, each …
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A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney 4 months ago

A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney

By  •  Bridal

Donegal legend Michael Murphy has tied the knot with his beautiful bride Annie Keeney in an intimate celebration in Florence, Italy.

The new Mrs Murphy shared a stunning photo of …
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Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover 5 months ago

Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover

By  •  Beauty

A Moville teacher was treated to a pamper and glam session yesterday on RTE’s Today programme, just in time for the weekend!

Anne Browne from Carndonagh (via Waterford, Cavan and …
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Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta 5 months ago

Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta

By  •  News

A young Letterkenny woman is using her new title as Miss Donegal to raise funds for Pieta.

Ciara Duffy, a personal trainer, was selected to represent her county in the …
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Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal! 5 months ago

Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal!

Hollywood heartthrob Jamie Dornan has been soaking up the seaside delights of Donegal recently.

A video of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ actor taking a dip in the picturesque waters …
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Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite 5 months ago

Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite

By  •  Events

The setting of the Shandon Hotel and Spa at Marblehill has never been in doubt.

Overlooking the stunning coastline of Dunfanaghy, countless couples and families have enjoyed fabulous occasions at …
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Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper 5 months ago

Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper

By  •  News

A heart-breaking song has been released this week to commemorate the life of the late Leona Harper who tragically died in the Cresslough tragedy last year.

The song, Stolen Dreams, …
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Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag 6 months ago

Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag

Pharmacist Emer King, who recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, shares this guide to packing a maternity bag for a smooth delivery:

The HSE website has an excellent, extensive list …
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Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards 6 months ago

Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards

Inishowen social entrepreneur Helen Nolan has been named as Donegal’s only finalist in the People’s Choice Awards.

Helen, the CEO of Spraoi agus Spórt, has been shortlisted in the Excellence …
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Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche 6 months ago

Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche

By  •  News

Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche, has passed away.

Mrs Roche passed away surrounded by family at St Mary’s Nursing Home in Galway yesterday.

Majella’s husband Daniel shared a heartfelt tribute …
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