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A Donegal hotel has decided to cancel a royal wedding themed event after complaints from some members of the public.

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana has planned to host …
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The variety show entitled ‘Yes!’ will be held at The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday 11th May from 9pm.

The event is designed to be an entertaining night, all …
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Nineteen local GPs in the anti-abortion group have spoken out about how the eighth affects their duty of care to their patients – both mother and baby. The doctors say …
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The HSE has yet to make contact with eight women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer and affected by the CervicalCheck audit. 

209 women are being treated as priority cases …
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Lisa has graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF) at a ceremony held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on 30 April.

The comprehensive two-year course, which is …
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Dominique Meehan from Letterkenny received a round of applause on the Late Late Show last night for her brave words for any person who is the victim of rape. 

“It …
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The rise in manipulative anti-abortion advertisements on social media has been labelled as ‘Trump-style’ tactics ahead of the 8th amendment referendum.

A number of sponsored Facebook adverts have been targetting …
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating why at least 206 women received a delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer under the CervicalCheck programme.

It is claimed the audit found that half …
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The parents of 23-month-old baby Alfie Evans have announced that he has passed away, five days after his life support was withdrawn.

The Liverpool tot had an undiagnosed brain condition …
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A special ceremony will be held in Letterkenny this evening for anyone who wishes to show their support for baby Alfie Evans.

A prayer meeting and blue balloon release are …
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April spring showers are going to make way for sunny May days – according to our most famous weather-forecasting postman.

Glenfin man Michael Gallagher may have retired from his postal …
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Siobhan Malone appeared on the RTE reality bridal show to find her dream dress ahead of her marriage to Donegal man PJ Mc Barron.

The beautiful Galway woman was a two-time …
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The Western Trust gratefully received a scenic painting of Shroove Lighthouse from Redcastle artist Tanya after two thoughtful donations from two local women.

Tanya had first donated the painting to Children in Crossfire …
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Fourteen talented and enthusiastic young Donegal women took part in the Donegal Rose selection event last night at the Central Hotel Donegal Town. After a night of stories, music and …
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Thirty years ago, Brigid McGrath won a life-changing £147,059 (punts) – the equivalent of €2 million in today’s money –  in the highly anticipated first Lotto draw on Saturday, April 16th …
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If you celebrated your marriage at this Donegal Town hotel in the years gone by, you are invited to a truly unique celebration of romance this summer.

The Central …
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Gleneely woman Anne Anderson has been busy blogging over the past year to raise awareness of female baldness. Entitled ‘Ms Amazebald’, Anne’s page discusses her life and personal journey with alopecia …
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The pro-choice organisation will unite local groups who are campaigning to repeal the Eighth and allow abortion care in Ireland. The Donegal launch will hear from leading figures from the …
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The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

All are welcome …
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We’ll be feeling hot hot hot from Thursday to Saturday in Donegal with the arrival of an African air plume that will raise temperatures as high as 20C.

We’ll be …
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‘Mum’s Chat’ social morning meetings will begin on Tuesday 1st May at the Donegal Family Resource Centre, with plans to make the gathering a monthly occasion.

The group has been …
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A woman from Donegal was one of the four lucky winners of the EuroMillions draw on 6th April – bagging a brilliant €40,872.

The unforgettable win came after the woman had bought …
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Leading Donegal poet Denise Blake launched her third collection, Invocation, on Sunday with a celebration of words, music and the arts.

Just as much of Invocation celebrates family and friendship, …
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Nicola Cavanagh’s second pregnancy turned into an unimaginable nightmare after her first scan.

The Inishowen woman and her husband were heartbroken when doctors told them that their baby was not …
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Donegal based company, Lottie Dolls partnered with Construction Industry Federation on their recent #BuildingEquality campaign to show women the importance of their role in construction.

The campaign highlighted the gender …
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Two local women in business, Leah Fairman and Emma Boylan, have collaborated to bring ideas worth sharing to Donegal for the first time.

The world famous TEDx talks are showcases for speakers presenting great, …
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Every so often, a priceless video pops up online that puts a smile on many faces. This week, we have a dad delivering a one-of-a-kind trick that you can’t help …
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A special remembrance service will be held for parents and families affected by the loss of a baby upstairs in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on Saturday 14th April from …
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The Friends actress is rumoured to be preparing to walk down the aisle in June, near her fiance’s home in Derry.

It is rumoured the pair will say “I do” …
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She knew he usually hid the Easter eggs in her garden but unfortunately it was raining and cold outside.

Her hubby was out socialising so he couldn’t come to the …
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On Sunday week, April 8th, hundreds of women will take part in the Run Donegal Women’s 5k in Stranorlar. The proceeds of this year’s event will go to the Donegal …
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Following Saturday’s training session in Ballybofey, Donegal Together for Yes will be running an intensive canvass that aims to reach every town and village in the county in the …
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Families from all over Donegal gathered at Central Library Letterkenny last wee to be presented with the prizes they had won in the Make One Change draw.

Over 220 …
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Jumpsuits: The perfect all-in-one solution to any festive party, wedding or gathering. Jumpsuits have been spotted in every high street shop you walk past at the minute and we need …
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Lorna Kelly acted as an ambassador for Donegal in the London-Irish Abortion Rights Campaign display this March 17th, displaying a symbolic wooden cut-out for her home county. The number 63 signified the …
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The blue skies of Donegal were the perfect setting for a Derry couple’s happy engagement this week.

Yvonne McDaid and Shaun Hasson were flying (on the wings of love, presumably) …
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It can be a difficult one but Emma has the answers. Find out what makes you unique, proactive and amazing with Emma Boylan from Outside the Box!

If you are …
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The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards will this week honour two Donegal students among Ireland’s Top Youth Volunteers for 2018. Elaine Magee, from Raphoe and Áine Sweeney, from Letterkenny will be among …
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The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards will this week honour two Donegal students among Ireland’s Top Youth Volunteers for 2018. Elaine Magee, from Raphoe and Áine Sweeney, from Letterkenny will be among …
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Gardai and Tusla officials are investigating after a 12-year-old girl underwent a termination in the UK the past year. Officers are seeking DNA from the foetus to confirm the age of the …
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An Indian court has ordered that the man suspected of killing Donegal woman Danielle McLaughlin is to face four charges at trial.

Danielle was found dead in Canacona, in Goa, …
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First Holy Communion time is coming up very soon, and there are many young girls and boys in Donegal getting excited about their big day.

For little girls, the …
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Shanan Reid-McDaid, aged 18, was viciously assaulted on a night out and left with facial injuries. The Galway student’s online appeal for information was shared nationwide when she posted graphic photos …
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As Danielle’s mother Andrea Brannigan prepares for the trial of the accused killer, she said there isn’t a day that goes by that she doesn’t worry about financing the legal battle.

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Irish-Canadian actress Amybeth and her Anne with a E co-stars and crew are celebrating after winning Best Drama at the high-profile Canadian Screen Awards last night.

Critically acclaimed Netflix drama Anne with …
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Donegal actors Sean Ó Baoill, Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Gort an Choirce’s Máirín Dé Buitléir, and Falcarragh actor Pól Penrose were among the partygoers at John Keogh’s Bar & Restaurant and …
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Amanda Byram and David Gillick, members of the Vhi Support Team, today launched the 2018 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.

The event, now in its 36th year, will be moving back …
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The Mna na Rosann celebration at CDP na Rosann gave a snapshot into the varied lives of all women, including carers, mothers, businesswomen and women in the community.

The event was organised by …
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The CSO has found that there are more women than men in the country – 97.8 males for every 100 females. Women are better educated, married younger and live longer than …
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Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce interviewed prominent business women in the Twin Towns and asked what insights and words of wisdom they would pass on to entrepreneurs following in their footsteps.

Annemarie …
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