6 years ago
Recall issued on SoSueMe’s ‘Dripping Gold’ lotions
The Irish influencer launched her own tanning range this year in lotion and mousse form, which is being sold in Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide.
Some customers who bought the …
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6 years ago
Style: Dressing to keep your cool
This heatwave has conjured up a few style dilemmas for us recently – when you want to keep a look together but stay fresh and comfortable.
Enter the maxi/midi dress saviours. …
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6 years ago
Why knowing your skin type is the key to sun protection
Ireland is experiencing it’s hottest summer in decades, so there are many cautions against skin cancer for people enjoying the good weather.
Being aware of your skin type can help …
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6 years ago
Feeling hot hot hot? How to look after your health in the heat
People with underlying health problems, the elderly, babies and young children are more at risk of suffering from the impact of prolonged hot weather and nights, so it’s important to …
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6 years ago
Wedding Album: Celebrating Claire and Odhran’s special day
This bright and beautiful day had many special moments for the families as they became one.
Pharmacy technician Claire and Tool Maker Odhrán crossed paths many times in their …
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6 years ago
Special show puts Donegal’s female fiddlers in the spotlight
The Regional Cultural Centre is set to host a unique celebration concert for female fiddlers on July 15th.
The fiddle has long been associated with County Donegal, but apart from …
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6 years ago
Top Irish women’s magazine to cease publication
U Magazine, the popular fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for young Irish women, will end publication from July 2018.
The Sunday Business Post yesterday revealed that U Magazine and Irish …
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6 years ago
Donegal is GINegal for the Irish Gin & Tonic Fest
The Irish Gin & Tonic Fest is in full swing this week – just in time for sparkling sundowners.
The third annual festival for ginthusiasts is running in Donegal bars …
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6 years ago
‘Please keep praying’ – Vanessa Donohoe in critical care after surgery
Countless prayers are being said for a popular Donegal mother as her fight continues against a serious illness in Spain.
Vanessa Donohoe suffered a severe brain aneurysm almost two weeks …
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6 years ago
Falcarragh school says a fond farewell to retiring Principal and Teacher
Catherine McClafferty took over the principal role from John Connaghan eleven years ago and has been praised for her continued efforts to modernise the school and better the experience …
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6 years ago
Delish! Ireland’s best burger joints are named – and two are in Donegal
Two Donegal restaurants have won big in Ireland’s burger awards today – Friar’s Rest in Letterkenny and Matt’s Diners are celebrating wins in the public vote for Ireland’s best burger …
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6 years ago
Memory of local mother kept the hearts of a community
The Ray Community Group in partnership with Donegal Sports Partnership are hosting an end of season Men and Women on the Move 5K at Ray Community Centre in memory of …
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6 years ago
Incredible volunteers awarded after raising over €1 million for Concern
The fundraising group who collected over €1 million for Concern Worldwide since 1984 were praised for their incredible efforts at a recent award ceremony.
Ann Glancy and Ita Ward …
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6 years ago
Museum seeks memorabilia from the Showband Days, can you help?
This exhibition focuses on the showband era, which helped transform Irish social life from the late 1950s until the early 1970s. In this period there were 500 showbands playing all …
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6 years ago
How Anne helps women take the fear out of childbirth
Being pregnant with your first child can feel overwhelming – so much information, so many physical changes going on, so many things to think about! I remember swaying from being …
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6 years ago
Local fan springs new hope by asking Garth Brooks about Irish return
Garth Brooks has said he is 100% willing to bring his world tour to Ireland after the ‘heart-breaking’ cancellations four years ago.
Superfan Karen Green, who lives in Donegal, gained …
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6 years ago
Events: A perfect storm at the LYIT design show
Students from the LYIT Department of Design & Creative Media courses took the opportunity to display work from the 2017/2018 academic year at a dynamic show in the Regional Cultural Centre …
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6 years ago
Remembering Erin: Donegal mum to tell heartbreaking story of losing son
Mary Logue from Loughanure will be appearing on TG4’s poignant documentary series ‘Tocht na Máthar’ this week.
The Logue family endured immense heartache following the death of their youngest son …
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6 years ago
Actress Maisie Williams and boyfriend visit Donegal on romantic getaway
Both actors have been spotted at the luxury Shandon Hotel on separate trips to enjoy some downtime in the northwest.
It has been revealed that the Game of Thrones star …
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6 years ago
Jamie Dornan spotted on summer break in Donegal
Actor Jamie Dornan has caused much excitement in Dunfanaghy this week as he and his family enjoy a sun-kissed holiday in Costa del Donegal
The ’50 Shades’ actor was joined by his …
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6 years ago
Recall alert issued for two batches of Fulfil protein bars
The recall relates to the Fulfil White Chocolate & Cookie Dough version of the bars. Batches sold in both Holland & Barrett and Dunnes Stores are affected.
The alert was raised …
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6 years ago
Last chance looms to share a spec-tacular selfie
Steps superstar Claire Richards is encouraging glasses wearers across Donegal to submit their entries for the Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards before the deadline of Sunday, 01 July.
To …
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6 years ago
Ireland just got its first Euromillions winner of 2018 – could it be you?
A ticket bought in Ireland has won last night’s (Tuesday) mega EuroMillions jackpot of a life-changing €17 million.
This is the first EuroMillions jackpot won in Ireland this year, and …
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6 years ago
Events: Sporting super styles at the St. Eunan’s Minor Girls Fashion Show
The Mount Errigal Hotel was the beautiful sparkling setting for the St. Eunan’s Minor Girls fundraiser last Thursday evening.
Some of Letterkenny’s best boutiques showcased their top styles for summer, …
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6 years ago
Dervla McKay leads the way with new career appointment
Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, has announced the appointment of Dervla McKay as their new managing director.
Donegal native Ms McKay started in …
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6 years ago
Meet the Donegal sisters who gave birth on the same day!
Marie Thornton and Sarah Doherty didn’t have to go far to visit each other when they gave birth to their bounding bundles of joy this week.
In fact, they simply …
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6 years ago
Summer Lovin’ – Our new beauty favourites
Urban Decay Backtalk Palette €43
This is the ultimate travel palette for anyone who doesn’t want to limit their choice of colour.
The very cost-effective palette has launched in …
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6 years ago
Family fun in the park to celebrate International Parents Day
Parent Hub Donegal will be celebrating International Parents Day on Saturday 2nd June in the Letterkenny Town Park with a free Family Fun Event from 1 – 3 pm.
Everyone is welcome to …
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6 years ago
Ireland’s abortion laws to be introduced by summer
Ireland voted Yes to repeal the Eighth Amendment and legalise abortion by 66.40% in the May 25th referendum.
Following the vote, Minister Harris said he wants to move quickly to …
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6 years ago
Events: Farming women trade stories of work, wellness and personal tragedies
An excellent mix of essential information, humour and poignant messages by speakers were shared on Thursday 24th May at the North West Women in Farming meeting, organised by Hannah McNelis, hosted …
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6 years ago
Temperatures to soar on hottest day so far
Sun worshippers in Donegal will be delighted to hear that the north west is getting the best of the weather. We’ll be seeing highs of 26 degrees Celcius this afternoon – hotter …
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6 years ago
Forum plans to bring the feel-good factor to Finn Valley
There will be something for everyone when Finn Valley Community Health Forum (FVCHF) host their 2nd Annual ‘Health and Wellbeing Event’ on Thursday 14 June.
Everyone is welcome to attend …
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6 years ago
Stunning Sophie is crowned as Miss Donegal 2018
Loreto Letterkenny student and part-time Barista Sophie Devlin will follow in the footsteps of Buncrana model Lauren McDonagh and go forward to compete in the Miss Ireland pageant.
Nine young …
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6 years ago
Wedding Album: Love and laughter on Laura and Fabian’s big day
Laura and Fabian tied the knot in their hometown of Letterkenny this month, decades after they first met as kids.
Laura and Fabian first met 30 years ago when Laura moved …
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6 years ago
Style Study – with Vicki Raine
Letterkenny teacher Vicki Raine has fast become a local style icon, having set up her own blog earlier this year.
‘Polka Dot Raine‘ is a paradise of fashion inspiration for …
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6 years ago
Something Blu! Donegal hotel is crowned Best Bridal Venue for 2018
The talented team at Radisson Blu have this week earned the prestigious honour of being the best location for couples planning their big day.
The Bridal team pride themselves on being …
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6 years ago
Donegal Dyspraxia meeting to seek services for children
The Donegal Dyspraxia Support Group, founded by Carndonagh woman Alison Doherty, is set to highlight the lack of local services available for children with the condition at a public event on …
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6 years ago
‘We give children the chance to win at their own level’
Hundreds of families are preparing to climb Errigal mountain this Sunday in support of a unique and much-loved resource for Donegal families.
Liquid Therapy in Bundoran is a not-for-profit organisation that …
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6 years ago
White crosses recycled at ‘Save the 8th’ beach gathering
One of Donegal’s busiest roads made headlines last week when a group of ‘No’ campaigners planted 17,000 white crosses across a 26km stretch of road. There was a widespread reaction to the …
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6 years ago
Today might be a washout, but glorious weather is on the way
Donegal is set to become positively exotic this weekend with highs of 22-24 degrees celsius and up to six days of dry bright sunny weather. Just typical during exam time!
Today …
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6 years ago
Family seeks answers after Donegal mum died from cervical cancer
Donegal woman Miriam O’Brien got the all-clear in her smear test in 2011. Nine months later, she was diagnosed with stage two cancer in Belfast. Miriam passed away on August 25, …
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6 years ago
The Royal Wedding: Let’s look at Meghan’s modern dress
Meghan (36), now the Duchess of Sussex, wowed at Windsor on Saturday in a flawless elegant Givenchy dress by British designer Clare Waight Keller. The creator took everyone by surprise after much talk …
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6 years ago
Meghan decides who will walk her down the aisle
Meghan Markle has officially announced who will be walking her down the aisle in St George’s Chapel this Saturday as she weds Prince Harry.
The Royal Wedding honour has been …
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6 years ago
Pro-life group marks iconic Irish mountain with giant NO sign
The 50m high letters, which can be seen from miles away, were placed in the early hours of Thursday morning by Sligo for Life.
The group have said the sign …
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6 years ago
Yanny or Laurel? It’s the latest internet debate
The internet has started its latest debate and this time it’s regarding an audio clip.
Yanny or Laurel is a four second clip that has been driving people bonkers.
Blogger …
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6 years ago
Fresh new Amy Huberman comedy on the way
RTÉ has announced today that new comedy Finding Joy, created, written by and starring Amy Huberman has gone into production.
The six-part comedy series begins shooting in Dublin this week and follows …
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6 years ago
Farmer Lorna is first woman to win top Milk Quality Award
Lorna Kilpatrick from Cottown, Raphoe has been acknowledged this month for her contribution to dairy farming excellence at the Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.
As well as being awarded the prize …
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6 years ago
Get Together for Yes roadshow comes to Letterkenny
Donegal Together For Yes will welcome the National Get Together For Yes Roadshow to Letterkenny this Wednesday evening, May 16th at Dillons Hotel, 7pm.
This is part of a …
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6 years ago
‘Haunted by the what-ifs’ – a Donegal mother campaigns for a No vote
Anita Ní Bhaoill from Burtonport, who now lives in Dublin, has a healthy one-year-old son named Conor who doctors did not believe would survive to birth.
Anita and her …
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