5 years ago
One step closer: Abortion legislation passes in the Dáil
The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill will proceed to the Seanad as the Government aims to introduce termination of pregnancy services to Ireland by January 2019.
The Bill was …
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5 years ago
Watch: Donegal wedding video blows all others out of the water
Two Donegal newlyweds stunned their guests with an explosive entrance last weekend – complete with zombies, guns and jetskis!
Jackie and Bernard Greene from Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair, were delayed getting …
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5 years ago
Ballybofey boy dreams up Tesco’s toy of the year
A lovable little bear with a unique link to Donegal has launched in Tesco stores this December.
Cedric the Teddy was given his name by Lewis Evans (aged 5) from …
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5 years ago
Watch: Powerful Donegal-made video highlights silent grief of miscarriage
A charity project by Christmas Spirit LK has brought an emotional topic to the fore through a heartbreaking video.
The moving film, titled EverGlow, was filmed locally in Donegal and …
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5 years ago
Super Santa experience coming to Carrigart for special cause
Local woman Nuala McGurk has organised an unmissable family fun day in aid of the North West Simon Community.
All proceeds will go towards helping the homeless in Donegal and …
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5 years ago
Silent Sensory Santa is coming to town – in Ray!
A very special Santa Claus is on the way for some merry little Christmas visits.
Boys and girls living near Rathmullan, Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel and surrounding areas will have …
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5 years ago
Buncrana woman wins Presidential award for achievements abroad
Breege McDaid from Donegal is set to receive a Presidential Distinguished Service Award today.
Breege, a native of Buncrana, is the Director of Irish Community Care Merseyside (ICCM).
Breege has …
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5 years ago
DonegalWoman.ie and Women’s Inspire join forces for national conference
The global online Women’s Inspire Network have set their sights on Donegal for their sixth annual conference.
On April 10th 2019, women in business, WIN members and non-members will …
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5 years ago
Watch: Donegal woman surprised by very sweet proposal
Brid Chandler and Thomas Keaveny from Convoy were out celebrating a nostalgic adult prom night in the Central Hotel when Brid got a very special surprise for dessert.
Thomas had …
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5 years ago
Little local heroes honoured for making a big difference
The special awards were held on Saturday 24th November in Athlone, where 18 children from all over Ireland were recognised as inspirational heroes.
The heart-felt initiative was run by Donegal …
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5 years ago
Spraoi agus Sport are calling for your vote!
Spraoi agus Sport in Carndonagh has welcomed countless children and adults to their community over the past eight years.
Now, they are calling for votes from the community to achieve a dream of …
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5 years ago
Elishia’s mix is a winner in All-Ireland Junior Bake-Off
Fifteen-year-old Elishia Moyne from Carndonagh baked a very a-peeling Lemon Drizzle cake to impress in the Aldi Foróige National Junior Baking Competition
Elishia from Carndonagh Foróige Club began her competitive …
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5 years ago
‘Danielle will never be forgotten’ – family gets Embassy support in trial
The family of the late Danielle McLaughlin from Buncrana has received assistance from the Irish Consul in India as the trial of her alleged killer continues.
Approximately 50 witnesses are …
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5 years ago
Donegal’s Katie McGloin fronts special report on women’s lives
The Bundoran Magh Ene College student is one of six young women featured in ‘The Big Picture – A Woman’s World’ on RTE. This social media and TV series examines …
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5 years ago
NW Breast Cancer Ball gifted with €5,200 Kevin Sharkey painting
Donegal painter Kevin Sharkey has donated a painting valued at €5,200 for auction at the upcoming North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball.
The painting, titled Friends Forever will be auctioned …
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5 years ago
Families affected by baby loss invited to Christmas craft workshop
Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is hosting a Christmas craft workshop for families in Donegal who have experienced the loss of a baby.
The event on 3rd December …
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5 years ago
Volunteers going bald for little Lucy’s cancer battle
Some eager volunteers are enjoying their last few days of having hair before they shave (and some wax!) it all off for a great cause.
The ‘Big Shave for Lucy’ …
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5 years ago
Tickets launch for NW Simon Women’s Little Christmas Ladies Lunch
The fifth Women’s Little Christmas Black Dress Ladies Lunch has been announced for Sun 6th Jan 2019 in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon.
The fun and …
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5 years ago
Police appeal for help finding missing woman
The PSNI has appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help them find a missing woman, Jean McGahey.
The 72-year-old was last seen in the Derry …
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5 years ago
Director Jo leads her BBC team to victory
Josephine McCusker from Letterkenny picked up a prestigious Royal Television Society Award last weekend for a ground-breaking BBC sports documentary.
‘Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football & Me’ won Best Sports Programme …
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5 years ago
Derry Girls ‘buzzing’ to be back filming in Derry
Some very well-known characters have been spotted around Derry this week as filming begins on series two of Derry Girls.
The cast, crew and series writer Lisa McGee arrived in …
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5 years ago
It’s that time of year again – the John Lewis Christmas advert is here
The much-anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert was released this morning with a sprinkling of star quality.
Titled The Boy and the Piano, the advert celebrates the life of Elton John. The singer’s …
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5 years ago
Laura’s ‘amazing’ win as Muff Gin tickles taste buds in China
Muff Gin from Donegal has won a second international gold medal – less than one year since its launch.
The potato-based craft gin from Inishowen impressed the judges of the ‘World …
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5 years ago
I’m a Celebrity line-up revealed: Here’s who’s coming to the jungle!
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! is back this Sunday which can mean only one thing… the time has come for a brand new cast of celebrities to head …
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5 years ago
Unique gifts and family fun in store for Stranorlar Christmas Craft Fair
The BASE in Stranorlar and Donegal Women in Business Network are hosting a Christmas Craft Fair this Saturday 17th November from 11am to 4pm.
This festive event is a great …
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5 years ago
Events: Stars come out for Letterkenny Shopping Centre fashion show
The Welcome Winter fashion show in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny was a sparkling occasion of music, style and bubbles all for a great cause.
The event was organised by the …
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5 years ago
Lottie gets to work inspiring women in engineering
The Lottie Tour is well underway this Engineers Week as 150 volunteers bring Lottie Dolls to their labs, offices and work sites to show the world what a little girl can …
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5 years ago
Aeva stands tall for diversity
Aeva Andersson from Ardara is making her mark on the modelling industry after being signed to an agency championing diversity.
Standing tall and proud at 6ft 2”, the 19-year-old never …
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5 years ago
Trailblazing Donegal historian leads rediscovery of Irish women’s feats
Donegal woman Angela Byrne is making great strides in her role as DFAT Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.
The Culdaff woman is well on her way to accomplishing one …
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5 years ago
Comedy, fashion and beauty combine for this Ladies Night in Stranorlar
St Mary’s NS and The Parents Association present a Ladies Night Out in Kee’s Hotel to celebrate 60 years in Stranorlar.
The night is guaranteed to have lots of laughs with special …
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5 years ago
Inspirational Gortahork girl gets the chop for charity
Gortahork schoolgirl Polly Harris will have a brand new haircut going back to school on Monday – along with an inspiring story to tell her friends.
The kind-hearted 12-year-old had …
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5 years ago
Be Kind to Your Mind: How Sarah-Marie’s new Piloxing series makes fitness fun
Pinehill Studios are about to launch a ‘Be Kind To Your Mind’ Piloxing programme for adults on Monday 5th November 2018.
What does that involve? I recently joined a class at …
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5 years ago
Lucy vs Cancer: Family and friends rally around a ‘wee trooper’
People all over Donegal and the North West have come together this week to lend a helping hand to a brave little girl and her family.
Lucy Mc Geehan, aged …
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5 years ago
This ‘Welcome Winter’ fashion show sounds very cool!
Donegal fashion fans will be getting a glimpse of the very best winter and Christmas fashion at an upcoming charity fashion show.
The ‘Welcome Winter’ showcase, hosted by Letterkenny Shopping Centre, …
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5 years ago
Tailor-made success: Graduates fashion their future from LYIT
Nine students completed the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Promotion this year and are now stepping into the exciting and dynamic world of fashion and textiles.
These students have …
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5 years ago
Success is assured for Letterkenny’s Kristine Reynolds
Ms Reynolds was awarded the 2018 Life Assurance Educational Achievement Award at the 2018 Brokers Ireland Annual Lunch last week.
She was the joint winner of the accolade alongside Kate …
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5 years ago
‘We are the lucky ones’ – Orla and Jackie think pink at McElhinneys
Orla Maguire and Jackie McGavigan were the special guests at an afternoon tea fundraiser at the Ballybofey department store on Wednesday 24th October.
Both women had overcome at different stages …
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5 years ago
Trailblazer Mika scoops top Girl Guide award
Mika Browne, a member of Convoy Girl Guides, received the Trailblazer National Guide Award – Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – at a special ceremony in Croke Park recently.
Mika was …
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5 years ago
Peter Mark salon having a hair-raising Halloween for charity
Drag queen dress up, complimentary blow-drys and raffles, it’s all happening at Peter Mark this weekend!
The annual Petermarkathon fundraiser is back and coming to Peter Mark Letterkenny, Donegal from …
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6 years ago
This Donegal woman’s body art skills will blow your mind
A talented makeup artist from Crolly is making waves on Instagram with her amazing body art.
Cassie Gillespie puts her own twist on special effects makeup and uses her body …
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6 years ago
Shandon Hotel documentary to dish up drama tonight
The first episode of ‘An Shandon’ airs tonight, sharing a behind the scenes look at the Shandon Hotel in Donegal, where the staff have as much craic as the guests.
The four-part fly …
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6 years ago
Love gardening? Here’s an autumnal gathering for you
Donegal Community Garden Network are delighted to announce Irish Seedsavers will be joining them at their Autumn Gathering this coming Saturday 20th October
The event takes place at Garradh Cholmcille …
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6 years ago
National Blogger award goes to the S-Mum!
Donegal mammy and popular blogger Maria Rushe has won the award for Best Parenting Blogger in Ireland!
The glitzy Boots Maternity & Infant Awards were held last night in the Royal …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s Girl Guides explore the animal kingdom
Solo the Samoyed Husky and Kathleen Murray from the Donegal SPCA met the Letterkenny Brownies this week to help them work towards their Irish Girl Guides Pet Care Badge.
The …
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6 years ago
Watch out, there’s a new wee Garda in town!
A ‘wee hero’ from Co. Donegal has been drafted into An Garda Síochana for showing outstanding bravery in his battle with illness.
Ray Campbell (6) has joined the Donegal garda …
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6 years ago
Entrepreneurs urged to ‘go global’ on National Women’s Enterprise Day
Donegal’s entrepreneurs are being urged to ‘fashion their future by going global’ at this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day conference on October 18th in An Grianan Hotel in Burt.
Organised by Local …
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6 years ago
Glitzy winter ball celebrates 18 years of i.C.A.R.E.
Lock the date in your diary and gather your friends for a spectacular evening at the i.C.A.R.E. charity winter ball!
i.C.A.R.E. have announced details of their ball on Saturday 17th …
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6 years ago
Events: Donegal Town Women’s Group celebrate 3rd birthday
Countless cups of tea have been brewed by DTWG members since 2015, when an inclusive group was formed for the women of Donegal Town and surrounding areas.
The women have …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny store takes action for Breast Cancer Awareness month
Kelly’s Centra and Kelly’s Diner at Mountain Top Letterkenny are hosting two great events this month for Action Breast Cancer and the Irish Cancer Society.
October is breast cancer awareness month and …
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6 years ago
Emma Mhic Mhathúna dies, aged 37
Emma Mhic Mhathúna, one of the women at the centre of the cervical cancer controversy, has died at the age of 37.
The mother-of-five passed away in Co. Kerry this …
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