6 years ago
‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ – Donegal doctor seeks to reassure women
A Donegal practice has launched a dedicated smear test clinic for all women who would like a repeat test in the wake of the CervicalCheck controversy.
The High Court case …
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6 years ago
Yum! All invited to Restaurant Sage’s delicious new menu launch
Restaurant Sage in Letterkenny are hosting a relaunch party this Friday, 4th May, to mark the beginning of an exciting era under new management with an all-new menu.
Restaurant Sage is …
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6 years ago
‘Women in our communities deserve to be cared for with compassion in Ireland’
Donegal Sinn Fein Chairperson Cllr Jack Murray says the party is calling on the people of Donegal to vote Yes on May 25th in support of women who need access to …
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6 years ago
A conspiracy of silence: Over 1,500 cervical cancer cases not re-checked
Approximately 1,500 women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last ten years have not had their CervicalCheck audited, it has emerged this week.
The HSE has revealed that …
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6 years ago
WATCH: Amazing adventurer Nikki Bradley conquers the iconic Bristi Sea Stack
Letterkenny woman Nikki Bradley has mastered another daring climb ahead of her record-breaking 4 Peaks challenge attempt this summer.
Adaptive adventurer Nikki is known to tackle all types of terrains …
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6 years ago
Here’s what the Health Minister was told before Vicky Phelan’s CervicalCheck case
The latest development in the CervicalCheck controversy has revealed that attempts were made to keep Vicky Phelan’s case confidential, but she rejected these moves.
The Limerick mother of two settled …
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6 years ago
Body found in search for missing mum Natalia Karaczyn
A body has been found in outside Sligo town in the search for missing woman Natalia Karaczyn.
Search teams have confirmed the finding of a body, which has not yet been formally identified, …
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6 years ago
Appeal continues for missing Sligo woman Natalia
Update, Tuesday 1st May 12noon: Gardai investigating the disappearance of Natalia Karaczyn have located a body. The discovery was made in an area of open ground near Carns, Sligo this …
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6 years ago
HSE confirms 17 deaths and 162 women left in the dark over CervicalCheck errors
The HSE has confirmed that 208 women had their negative tests subject to review in the CervicalCheck error case. Out of that 208, 162 were not told that their cases were under …
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6 years ago
Donegal fashion student works her way to Top 10 in international design competition
Aoife Nolan, a second year student of the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion at LYIT, has been named as the only Irish student to be shortlisted in the …
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6 years ago
Heidi Higgins’ stunning colour pop collection is about to pop up in Donegal
Style lovers who crave all things bright and beautiful will be hightailing it to Harvey’s on Sunday 29th April for an exclusive launch with award-winning Fashion Designer Heidi Higgins.
Heidi …
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6 years ago
Events: Dungloe is Springing into Summer in style
Stylish ladies from all over Donegal gathered at the Waterfront Hotel on Thursday 29th April to see the latest SS18 styles and raise money for a worthwhile cause.
The main …
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6 years ago
Events: Coffee, charity and collaborations at Evelyn’s coffee morning
Delicious treats, copious amounts of caffeine and an innovative business setting were the perfect blend for the ‘Let’s Meet for a Coffee’ event organised by Evelyn Mc Glynn. The marketing …
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6 years ago
‘I’m delighted’ – Ciara Doherty confirms new co-host role at Ireland AM
TV3 has today announced that Ciara Doherty will become the new, permanent co-host on Ireland’s number one breakfast television show, Ireland AM.
The Letterkenny native and qualified …
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6 years ago
Fabulous night of summer style in store for Dungloe
A stellar list of guests and fashion brands have joined the line-up for the Spring into Summer Fashion Show in the Waterfront Hotel Dungloe. Tickets are in hot demand and will only be available at the door on …
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6 years ago
Lisa’s makeup looks are All-Ireland winners
Letterkenny-based Hair and Makeup artist Lisa Geraghty was this week crowned as the All-Ireland Makeup Champion 2018 at the All Ireland Hairdressing Championships.
The popular MUA created two showstopping …
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6 years ago
Could you be the next Miss Donegal?
The Miss Donegal pageant has launched a search for candidates for the 2018 competition.
Winners of the regional titles take on an important role: becoming an ambassador for the county …
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6 years ago
The Eighth Amendment: What do our local doctors want to happen?
Medical professionals in Donegal have come out in support of both sides: ‘Donegal Doctors for Yes’ have said the Eighth Amendment restricts them from carrying out their duty of care …
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6 years ago
Events: Leading author launches Babbling Babies book for Donegal families
Author Dr. Mary Roche visited the Central Library in Letterkenny on Wednesday last to launch a fantastic new booklet developed by Lifestart Services called ‘Babbling Babies Nursery Rhyme and Action Song …
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6 years ago
It’s a boy! William and Kate welcome third child
Kensington Palace has confirmed the birth of the healthy new arrival at 11.01am at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
The newborn weighed 8lbs 7oz, and both are said to be doing …
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6 years ago
‘Vote No’ Roadshow to travel through Donegal today
The pro-life group are beginning their convoy across the country today in Donegal, with a public debate being held in Letterkenny at 1pm.
Young people from across the country will be …
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6 years ago
Events: Together for Yes launch #DonegalSaysAye campaign
Adopting a very local hashtag – #DonegalSaysAye – the group brought together over 100 supporters, public and political representatives from across Donegal to discuss the campaign.
Orla O’Connor, national Co-Director …
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6 years ago
Trash ‘N’ Fashion reveal beneficiaries of 2018 show
Donegal’s upcycling fashion fundraiser Trash ‘N’ Fashion is fast approaching. This year, it has been decided that proceeds from the show will be donated to the Donegal Rape Crisis Centre and …
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6 years ago
Town centre tranforms into women’s health hub
Women in Letterkenny have been getting free health checks, advice and celebrating women’s health in the heart of the town thanks to the CDP this week.
This week is Women’s …
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6 years ago
Half a million people urged to check the register ahead of referendum
The deadline for registration for voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum is fast approaching. If a person is not registered by May 8th 2018, they will not be able to vote …
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6 years ago
Carndonagh dog lover opens Pawsh Hotel for Dogs
The Carndonagh businesswoman has this week welcomed her first residents to her custom-made luxury home-away-from-home for dogs. Three puppies checked in last night, and today there are five pooches enjoying …
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6 years ago
Events: Gifted Donegal girls win Junior Painter Awards
Patricia Poprawa from Co. Donegal was yesterday announced as the 1st Place Winner of the Sightsavers Junior Painter Awards, with three other pupils winning top prizes in the national contest.
The winners of …
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6 years ago
First Look: Daniel to make a surprise soap cameo
The Donegal music star has booked a VIP appearance in TG4’s Ros na Run this May. Excitement is already building for the big cameo.
Daniel has plenty of fans among …
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6 years ago
Talented Tara is named Young Writer of the Year
Tara McDermott is a fifth class pupil at Stramore NS Glendowan, who amazed competition judge Deirdre Hines with her creative writing piece called ‘Octavia’s Wish’. Tara’s school principal Therese Mc Monagle …
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6 years ago
‘King of Country’ Big Tom dies aged 81
Big Tom McBride passed away this morning surrounded by family, just months after his wife Rose died in January.
The Monaghan man’s career spanned over 50 years on the Irish …
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6 years ago
It’s Our Day: Free events pop-up in Letterkenny for Women’s Health Week
Health and beauty demos, advice stands and fun events are on the agenda for Wednesday 18th April. The Courtyard Shopping Centre will be a hub of free information and services …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman designs high-impact set for hard-hitting stage play
Audiences and critics across Northern Ireland have been heaping praise on the work of Sinead O’Donnell Casey from Donegal Town in a new theatre production.
Sinead is the creative mind …
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6 years ago
Ciara Doherty’s ‘Grease’ group are Battle of the Stars winners!
The TV3 Ireland AM presenter wowed the crowds on Saturday as she played Sandy from Grease in a winning lip-sync performance in the Breast Cancer Ireland fundraiser. Ciara starred in …
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6 years ago
Readers’ Choice: Donegal’s Top 10 Afternoon Teas
Lent is well and truly over and we’re all looking ahead to summer occasions – so it’s a great time to announce the winner of our latest Readers’ Choice poll.
6 years ago
This local couple are appearing in a major Italian ad campaign right now
Louisa Harley and Mark Forrester from Letterkenny have been revealed as the star models in a new Tourism Ireland ad campaign in Milan.
Their striking photoshoot set against the Wild …
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6 years ago
Una Healy’s debut shoe collection prices are a dream
Irish singer and fashion icon Una Healy has this week launched her very own shoe collection, adding another accomplishment to her exciting career.
The 94 designs are diverse and beautiful, …
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6 years ago
‘Beautifully crafted’ poetry book to be launched by Denise Blake
This Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 pm, Revival Press is hosting a special book launch of the well-known writer, Denise Blake’s newest collection of poetry, INVOCATION.
The …
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6 years ago
Laura Whitmore stands up for an end to routine abuse of women
Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has been inspired to ‘speak up for herself’ this week and reveal her own experiences of sexual abuse.
In a powerful and personal account, the …
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6 years ago
Parents and infants invited to local Weaning Workshop
The HSE would like to invite parents and infants/toddler’s to attend a Weaning Workshop on:
Date: Friday the 13th April 2018 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dobhar Upper, Bunbeg
The workshop will …
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6 years ago
Tees and coffees make the Golfing Ladies fundraiser a winner
The Dunfanaghy community came out in support of a great Coffee Morning organised by the three local Golf Clubs on March 23rd 2018.
This fundraiser was the idea of Portsalon …
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6 years ago
Women of Donegal step up to raise €5,130 for Donegal Hospice
The twelfth staging of RunDonegal attracted a record number of 780 participants and raised €5,130 for the Donegal Hospice.
The event was run in memory of Lisa McGranaghan from Castlefinn who passed away at …
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6 years ago
‘Extraordinarily beautiful’ Donegal airport wins World’s Most Scenic Award
Global travel fans have voted Donegal Airport as the world’s most beautiful landing spot – it has been revealed today.
The private jet booking platform PrivateFly, asked the international travel community …
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6 years ago
This fashion show will have us springing into summer in style
Fashionistas all over Donegal will have a spring in their step as they look forward to a glamorous event this month.
Details of the Spring into Summer Fashion Show have …
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6 years ago
Gillespie sisters dance to success in World Championships
Donegal Town sister team Ruth and Katie Gillespie have returned home to celebrate their success at the WIDA World Irish Dance Championships in Maastricht, Holland last weekend.
Ruth (20) and Katie …
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6 years ago
Baby Bump day invites mums to paint a picture of Maternal Mental Health
A team of local women have organised a fun, thoughtful and creative gathering of local mothers this May 5th in Letterkenny. The event is free, while all donations on the …
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6 years ago
Ciara Doherty steps up for a mighty dance battle
Donegal’s Ciara Doherty will be battling beneath bright lights and disco balls this weekend in support of Breast Cancer Ireland.
The TV3 Ireland AM presenter is one of the …
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6 years ago
Creative Donegal woman’s agency wins two international awards
Creative agency Red Dog, founded by Mary Doherty, is celebrating on the double this week after two triumphs at two international awards ceremonies.
The agency was awarded …
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6 years ago
Eighth Amendment Referendum voting date announced
May 25, 2018 is the date on which Irish citizens will be asked if they want to repeal Article 40.3.3 if the Irish Constitution.
The Referendum Bill has now been passed …
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6 years ago
Donegal Mind Wellness presents new series of Stress Control courses
Local mental health charity Donegal Mind Wellness is set to launch another round of Stress Control courses in various locations around the county.
The programme is open to everyone. It is …
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6 years ago
Dancing sisters soar to the World Championships
Sisters Ruth (20) and Katie (19) Gillespie will be taking to the World Stage next Sunday April 8th in Maastricht, Holland to compete in the WIDA World and European Championships. …
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