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Letterkenny woman set to continue Donegal’s winning streak! 5 years ago

Letterkenny woman set to continue Donegal’s winning streak!

Letterkenny woman Teresa Shiels has been revealed among the next five lucky guests – right after a Killygordan man had his own success on the show.

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Father Ted’s Ardal O’Hanlon is about to be the new fella on Derry Girls 5 years ago

Father Ted’s Ardal O’Hanlon is about to be the new fella on Derry Girls

Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon has been revealed as a guest star in series two of Derry Girls.

O’Hanlon, who is best known as Dougal from Father Ted, is …
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Donegal’s Lucy Lashes to turn on the charm for Ireland’s Got Talent 5 years ago

Donegal’s Lucy Lashes to turn on the charm for Ireland’s Got Talent

Lucy Lashes, aka John Campbell, aged 28, is a talented singer who plans to serve the judges more than just looks in Saturday’s edition of the variety show on Virgin Media …
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Stall the ball! The Derry Girls series two trailer is here 5 years ago

Stall the ball! The Derry Girls series two trailer is here

Excitement for Derry Girls season two almost peaked today after a new trailer release from Channel 4.

The hit comedy set in 1990s Derry is expected to be back on our …
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Derry Girls scoop ‘Best Comedy’ Broadcast Award 5 years ago

Derry Girls scoop ‘Best Comedy’ Broadcast Award

Our favourite Derry Girls were crowned Best Comedy at the 2019 UK Broadcast Awards.

This is just one more accolade for the hit Channel 4 series, which has previously won …
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Single? Would you ‘love’ to be on the Late Late? Here’s your chance! 5 years ago

Single? Would you ‘love’ to be on the Late Late? Here’s your chance!

Love will be in the air again this weekend with the return of the *ahem* romantic episode which will play host to over 200 singletons.

They are looking for fun …
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Ailish McBride is singing for success on Glór Tíre 5 years ago

Ailish McBride is singing for success on Glór Tíre

Talented singer Ailish McBride is calling on Donegal to support her on a thrilling journey through Ireland’s biggest country music talent show.

The 19-year-old student is one of six finalists in …
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Collum sisters take home €25,000 from their ‘Twinning Streak’! 5 years ago

Collum sisters take home €25,000 from their ‘Twinning Streak’!

There’ll be big celebrations in the Corner Bar Falcarragh today as ‘t-Winning’ twins Maggie and Rosie Collum return from a successful night on Winning Streak.

The identical sisters had double …
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A great and grim adventure awaits this Donegal actress 5 years ago

A great and grim adventure awaits this Donegal actress

Donegal woman Louise Connaghan is about to embark on a national tour in a show that sees her play 40 characters and die 10 times – but who’s counting?

Louise …
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‘I am really glad to be back doing what I love’ – Maria follows her dream 5 years ago

‘I am really glad to be back doing what I love’ – Maria follows her dream

Formally known as The Happy Camper, the well-known singer/songwriter launches her new album ‘I Choose to Love.’

Songwriting for 20 years, I Choose To Love is Maria’s first collection of …
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The Collum sisters are on a Twinning Streak! 5 years ago

The Collum sisters are on a Twinning Streak!

A Donegal twin has been selected to appear on Winning Streak on RTE One this weekend – ten years after her identical sister appeared on the show!

Rosie and Maggie …
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‘Fifty Shades’ author E L James is back with a new steamy novel 5 years ago

‘Fifty Shades’ author E L James is back with a new steamy novel

The woman behind the global Fifty Shades phenomenon is about to send hearts racing again with the reveal of a new book.

E L James has just announced a brand …
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The Derry Girls are getting their own mural, so they are 5 years ago

The Derry Girls are getting their own mural, so they are

A massive mural is being created in Derry in celebration of the hit comedy series Derry Girls.

The second season is just months away, so it’s only right that they …
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Limitless fun to be had at this I.D. friendly disco 5 years ago

Limitless fun to be had at this I.D. friendly disco

The ‘No Limits’ disco is making a welcome return to Letterkenny this Friday 25th January.

The inclusive disco is a fun night out for adults with intellectual disabilities over the age …
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WATCH: DJs left in stitches by Donegal woman’s cheeky business name 5 years ago

WATCH: DJs left in stitches by Donegal woman’s cheeky business name

Inishowen entrepreneur Laura Bonner received an unexpected call yesterday that has led to one of the week’s best comedy moments on radio.

BBC Radio 1 presenting duo Scott Mills and …
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The Henry Girls trace musical roots in upcoming TV series 5 years ago

The Henry Girls trace musical roots in upcoming TV series

The Mc Loughlin Sisters, AKA The Henry Girls, will be the focus of this Sunday’s Ceol ón Chlann on TG4 at 10.30pm.

Musicians Karen, Lorna and Joleen were nurtured musically by their Celtic roots and were …
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Nikki gets set to motivate on Operation Transformation 5 years ago

Nikki gets set to motivate on Operation Transformation

Operation Transformation is set to gain another Donegal personality this series with the arrival of Nikki Bradley as the new challenge coordinator

Nikki, who is an adaptive adventurer and motivational …
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Lucky Annmarie wins an amazing €52,000 on Winning Streak! 5 years ago

Lucky Annmarie wins an amazing €52,000 on Winning Streak!

Donegal-based businesswoman Annmarie Doherty had a very fortunate start to her year after winning a whopping €52,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak.

Getting to spin the famous wheel never came into the …
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Ramona Nicholas’ stunning home impresses on Celebrity Home of the Year 5 years ago

Ramona Nicholas’ stunning home impresses on Celebrity Home of the Year

Donegal businesswoman Ramona Nicholas revealed the stunning interiors of her Bundoran home for charity on RTE’s Celebrity Home of the Year 2018.

The joint MD of the Cara Group and …
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SJP rings in the New Year in ‘remote but beautiful’ Donegal 5 years ago

SJP rings in the New Year in ‘remote but beautiful’ Donegal

The ‘Sex and the City’ star escaped to Donegal to enjoy the holidays with her actor husband Matthew Broderick and their children.

The celebrity couple had a newly-renovated holiday …
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Sweet! Ariana Grande announces Irish tour date 5 years ago

Sweet! Ariana Grande announces Irish tour date

Popstar Ariana Grande is to return to Ireland next year as part of her Sweetener World Tour. 

The 25-year-old singer will play Dublin’s 3Arena on September 22nd 2019.

Tickets go …
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‘Queen GG’ Grainne earns Top 20 spot in Miss Universe 5 years ago

‘Queen GG’ Grainne earns Top 20 spot in Miss Universe

Donegal woman Grainne Gallanagh won a Top 20 placement at the glamorous Miss Universe pageant.

The Buncrana-born nurse also placed in the Top 5 in Europe last night.

Miss Philippines …
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Donegal’s finest female artists unite for hospice memorial album 5 years ago

Donegal’s finest female artists unite for hospice memorial album

The Wild Atlantic Women ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ CD project is a collection of songs donated from local artists in aid of Donegal Hospice.

The compilation also remembers a much-loved young …
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Superstar Cher announces first Irish concert in 15 years 5 years ago

Superstar Cher announces first Irish concert in 15 years

The Goddess of Pop is on her way – legendary singer Cher is coming to Ireland in 2019.

Cher will play her first live show here in over 15 years …
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Spice Up Your Summer: The girls are coming to Dublin! 5 years ago

Spice Up Your Summer: The girls are coming to Dublin!

The legendary pop group have added extra dates to their much-anticipated today which will now begin in Dublin on Friday 24th May 2019.

It’s 21 years since Spice Girls last …
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Director Jo leads her BBC team to victory 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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Derry Girls ‘buzzing’ to be back filming in Derry 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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It’s that time of year again – the John Lewis Christmas advert is here 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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I’m a Celebrity line-up revealed: Here’s who’s coming to the jungle! 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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Shandon Hotel documentary to dish up drama tonight 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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Amazing Amy is crowned Young Musician of the Year 2018 6 years ago

Amazing Amy is crowned Young Musician of the Year 2018

The talented 20-year-old from Bridgetown, Laghey, was victorious in the grand final on Saturday evening in the Freemasons Hall, Molesworth Street, Dublin.

Amy was joined by her parents Billy and Aisling Gillen …
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A ‘Fantasy’ world as old school pals take lead roles on California stage 6 years ago

A ‘Fantasy’ world as old school pals take lead roles on California stage

From Chris McNulty in California

Next Thursday, unbeaten middleweight boxer Quigley takes on Freddy Hernandez in the first defence of his NABF middleweight belt.

The following Friday night, dancer O’Meara-Curran …
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Glitzy winter ball celebrates 18 years of i.C.A.R.E. 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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Events: A special screening of new TV series ‘An Shandon’ 6 years ago

Events: A special screening of new TV series ‘An Shandon’

The Shandon Hotel & Spa hosted a glamorous premiere party this week to launch a new TV series – only the staff were the stars for the show!

An exclusive …
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You’ll never guess what Jamie Dornan’s daughter thinks he does for a living 6 years ago

You’ll never guess what Jamie Dornan’s daughter thinks he does for a living

Hollywood star Jamie Dornan is adored by fans all over the world, but his eldest daughter has a completely different idea about her dad’s day job.

The Northern Ireland actor …
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Hi, did you hear they’ve started on Derry Girls Season 2? 6 years ago

Hi, did you hear they’ve started on Derry Girls Season 2?

This week, some of our favourite cast members have revealed that they’ve got their hands on the Derry Girls Season 2 script and begun read-throughs. Class!

Fans are falling for Rebecca Harkin’s new single 6 years ago

Fans are falling for Rebecca Harkin’s new single

The up-and-coming songbird launched the soulful single this month ahead of her future album release.

There has been a lot of love shared online for Rebecca’s talent in ‘Fall Like …
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Singer Eve Belle making great first impressions 6 years ago

Singer Eve Belle making great first impressions

Eve Belle Murtagh is the singer-songwriter behind that pop song we can’t get out of our heads.

The 20-year-old Gaoth Dobhair native is on the rise and has had a …
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Mamma Mia! Hollywood star Christine Baranski is special guest at Donegal beach event 6 years ago

Mamma Mia! Hollywood star Christine Baranski is special guest at Donegal beach event

Actress Christine Baranski brought an A-List touch to an environmental event on a Donegal beach today – much to the surprise of many.

Baranski, who stars in Mamma Mia, The …
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Watch: Daniel fan delighted by in-flight birthday concert 6 years ago

Watch: Daniel fan delighted by in-flight birthday concert

A lucky Aer Lingus passenger got a surprise extra when …
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Neasa to shine on TG4’s new weather team 6 years ago

Neasa to shine on TG4’s new weather team

Neasa Bheáid (21) from Gaoth Dobhair will be one of three new faces to host the Irish channels’ daily weather bulletins.

Neasa was chosen for the role following an intensive screening …
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Little Lewis (5) and friend star in heart-warming advert 6 years ago

Little Lewis (5) and friend star in heart-warming advert

Lewis Evans from Ballybofey is just five years old and he can already add ‘toy creator’ to his list of talents!

The imaginative boy was the winner of a special …
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Waterford Rose takes the 2018 crown 6 years ago

Waterford Rose takes the 2018 crown

Waterford Rose Kirsten Mate Maher has won the 59th Rose of Tralee Festival.

Kirsten is the first African-Irish Rose to win the traditional pageant. The 21-year-old student and part-time model was speechless upon …
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Roses from Donegal have their big moment on Night One in Tralee 6 years ago

Roses from Donegal have their big moment on Night One in Tralee

Tralee is packed with squads of Donegal people this week as four young women from all parts of the county take part in the 59th edition of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.


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Not one, but four Donegal woman to appear in Rose of Tralee final 6 years ago

Not one, but four Donegal woman to appear in Rose of Tralee final

The countdown is on to the 59th Rose of Tralee contest – with this year’s show featuring four young women from Donegal, including our very own Donegal Rose Niamh Duggan.


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Majella takes time out to discuss life’s major moments 6 years ago

Majella takes time out to discuss life’s major moments

A new chat series called Time Out begins tonight (Friday), which will see Majella opening up on some of the biggest moments that mattered in her life.

The TV star, broadcaster and …
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Amybeth’s adventures continue as Anne with an E is renewed 6 years ago

Amybeth’s adventures continue as Anne with an E is renewed

Netflix has announced that they are bringing back the award-winning Anne with an E, starring Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty, for a third season. 

The coming-of-age adventure drama has captured hearts and minds …
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All smiles for Sally when Nathan Carter paid a surprise visit! 6 years ago

All smiles for Sally when Nathan Carter paid a surprise visit!

Sally Crossan from Lifford had an unexpected visitor on Thursday when Country Music star Nathan Carter arrived at her home.

Carter was in Donegal for the Clonmany Festival last week, …
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TV3’s Ireland AM team raise over €39,000 for cancer charity 6 years ago

TV3’s Ireland AM team raise over €39,000 for cancer charity

The TV3 Ireland AM team, which includes Donegal woman Ciara Doherty, have gone above and beyond their target for the ‘AM Fights Cancer Week’ fundraiser.

Their target of €20,000 was well …
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It’s Love Island finale day – who are the favourites, and where’s the party? 6 years ago

It’s Love Island finale day – who are the favourites, and where’s the party?

Love Island fans will have their calendar’s cleared to watch tonight’s final. But, who will be crowned the winners?

Jack and Dani are the bookies favourite to win the £50,000 prize …
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