Donegal Woman Author - Elaine Mc Callig

Full-time employees averaged out at earning €45,611 in 2016 (an increase of 1.2% on 2015), while part-time workers earned €16,597 (an increase of 1.6%).

Since the economic downturn, average annual earnings …
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Every eczema and psoriasis sufferer will have an arsenal of lotions and potions that they have tried and tested in a bid to soothe their sore skin, with a few …
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The reunion allowed the attendees to catch up, reminisce, and learn about what their friends have been up to since leaving school.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, Kathleen McDaid …
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Photographer Sarah from Kilcar explains that she heard of the location from another local photographer, and then made it her mission to find it.

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Their team, Team Tri Quads, won the ladies’ section overall, and are the first ladies’ team to complete the enormous 555km cycle around Donegal’s rugged coastline.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, …
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Parents in particular have been warned to ensure that their child’s settings on Snapchat are on ‘ghost mode’ as the latest update for the app allows friends to pinpoint your …
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Thanks to their hard work, the garden is now completely transformed.

Hours upon hours were spent weeding, planting, trimming, and cleaning the entire courtyard.

They planted many beautiful flowers …
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Inish Cycling Club chairperson Paul Clancy presented Alma O’Donnell of the Good & New Cancer Bus with a cheque for a whopping €4,500.

The cyclists captured some incredible …
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TV3 weatherman Deric Ó h’Artagáin had a hilarious mishap on live TV this morning while shooting a weather report for Morning AM.

He began his report by saying; “It’s not …
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Presidential puppers Shadow and Bród have made headlines before for photobombing Danny Callaghan while he was out for a stroll in Phoenix Park.

Mick Long snapped the adorable photograph of …
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New Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has faced criticism for his male-dominated government. Since becoming Taoiseach, Varadkar had thirty four positions to fill. Only seven of these were filled by women.

At …
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Adelle Doherty from Drumfries, Inishowen, is a first year student in the Level 3 Professional Cookery course at North West Regional College.

The Institute offers a number of funded placements, …
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Following an open casting call, the TV ad is airing on RTE One and sees Fiona and Esther Jean share their experiences and insights into what it means to look …
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The 60-year-old is the only actor to win three best actor Oscars, as well as being nominated for two Academy Awards.

He received the Oscars for his astounding work in …
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A regular attendee of the Crosshaven Irish Redhead Convention which is held annually in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, Fergal decided to launch his own fundraiser for the national …
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The 41-year-old reveals that he broke down when he admitted his problems to his wife Lisa and colleague Declan Donnelly.

The Britain’s Got Talent presenter says that he wanted to …
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They reveal the most popular baby names of 2016, exactly how many fathers there are in Ireland, and even included statistics on how his favourite cars, the cost of taking …
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Members of Stage Beyond stretching from Letterkenny to Gweedore have starring roles in their latest production billed ‘A Grand Spectacle’, which will take place in the City Hotel tomorrow at …
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Met Eireann say although this morning is cloudy, sunny spells are expected this afternoon with highs of 22 degrees.

“Today will be cloudy to start with patchy rain and drizzle. …
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18-year-old Milford woman Natalie Slater is competing in the Miss Teen category, where young women aged between 14 and 18 will take part in three rounds including a swimwear, cocktail wear …
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Next Thursday, the 24-year-old Kerry man Shane Finn will set off on his incredible 628 mile journey from the Diamond in Donegal Town, with the first leg of his journey …
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Lauren was surrounded by her family and friends who were ecstatic with her being crowned Miss Donegal 2017.

Lauren is a Leaving Certificate student at Crana College, who …
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The causes include a charity for injured bikers where they provide support for bikers who have been in serious road accidents, and also the Solace Cancer Support Center in Donegal …
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The four yummy flavours available are Football Special, Smooth Banana, Cream Soda, and Pineapple.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, Kevin Gallagher from Mc Daid’s says “We have just launched our very …
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Kilcar youtuber Katie Carr decided to put an online list to the test – to see if certain words sound better in the Donegal accent.

A list compiled by the …
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The Victorian Rugby Union is piloting a new programme, ‘Quilt’, designed to empower women on and off the pitch by stamping out gender-based discrimination and promoting gender equality.

The organisation …
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Their test is the newly CE Marked Avisio FOXC1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) breast cancer test for basal-like breast cancer.

3N Diagnostics (IRL) has been set up to maintain a long-term presence …
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The Irish Independent have named Donegal’s Murder Hole beach as their number one hidden beach in Ireland.

Near Downings on the Rosguill Peninsula, the Murder Hole is one of Donegal’s best …
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Nuala has retired after thirty years keeping the students happy and well fed.

Organised by Errigal College Principal, Mr Charlie Cannon, a surprise function was held on Wednesday.

Nuala was …
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Dylan asked Darren Duffy in Black’s XL in Letterkenny to think of the name of a football player.

Incredibly, Dylan was able to predict the number of letters in the …
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CLG An Clochán Liath shared the picture this afternoon of the man who found the ball, holding a map with hearts representing where the football began and ended its journey across …
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Ryan Tubridy has appealed for children who would like to appear on this year’s Late Late Toy Show in December to apply now!

Although it’s still summer, Tubs has revealed …
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Norah described him as “sophisticated”, and told host Ryan Tubridy how he said that he wanted to take her around the world.

She says she never discusses the abuse, but …
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Riversdale Country House in Carndonagh and Ocean Breeze in Donegal Town were finalists for B&B Ireland’s annual B&B of the Year award.

The top B&Bs were chosen due to their …
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Parents for Choice have organised a coffee morning at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny between 10am and 11am, where pro-choice parents are encouraged to discuss the eighth amendment.

Parents for …
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Courteney Boyle will be this year’s Gaeltacht Mary, sponsored by Super Valu Dungloe.

Rachel Doherty will represent Dungloe this year, sponsored by The Waterfront Hotel.

The Donegal Mary will be …
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Rebecca Flynn, the woman behind Body Positive Ireland, discussed her miscarriage frankly and bravely this week on her Snapchat in an attempt to break down the stigma and silence surrounding …
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‘The Stargazer Dress-up Sticker Book’, and the first fiction title, ‘Lottie Solves a Mystery’ by Lucie Braveheart, are hopefully the first of many books brought out by Arklu.

In …
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MS Ireland, the national organisation providing vital services, information and support to people with MS, is highlighting the challenges of life with MS including MS attacks, mobility issues, cognitive difficulties …
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Both expectant women and women who have already given birth are affected by the backlog of the benefit, which equals €235 a week.

Although usually applying for the benefit six …
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The campaign which is now in its second year, will see participating salons donating the cost of a blow dry to Childline.

Each year, Childline receives 400,000 calls from children …
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May said that she might even write a book about her family as she has so many crazy stories about camping all over the globe with them.

She said that …
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In the stunning sunshine, over 120 cyclists departed from Moville Football Club at 9:30am and began their journey around Inishowen.

Many cyclists opted for the Inish 60 mile route, which …
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He wrote “Dee and Junior are doing great everyone! Thank you for all the kind words, I am one proud and blessed Daddy.”

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Mickey Joe’s Country Store in Umlagh, Carrigart sold the €6 million ticket, with the other lucky ticket being sold in Dublin.

The Lotto have been in touch with Mickey Joe’s …
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It’s beginning to feel like we’re getting closer to summer as temperatures are set to hit a sweet spot until Wednesday.

The mini-heatwave is set to last from today until …
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Although McGregor has yet to share the news of their new arrival, grandad Tony McGregor says that everyone is doing well, and that Conor and Dee are over the moon …
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He began peace walking in 1992 as a form of protest against nuclear weapons and to spread a message of peace and harmony.

He carries the World Citizen flag and …
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Two Donegal actors are to star in an Irish zombie comedy flick called ‘Follow the Dead’.

The film is about an apocalypse that takes place in Dublin city. Due to …
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99% of the assembly believing that a real and substantial risk to the life of the woman is a valid reason to have a termination.

Moreover 89% of members voted …
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