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Rainbow flags have been popping up around Letterkenny as the town prepares for its first Pride parade and festival.

Saturday 19th August will see a series of colourful events taking …
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Ballybofey will be brightened by a rainbow of colour this Sunday as Kym’s Kolour Fun Run makes a welcome return.

The fundraiser is back and bigger than ever this year, …
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The first ever Dubai Mary, Adele Morgan, was last night announced as the new Mary from Dungloe by compere Daniel O’Donnell.

Originally from Glasgow, she is a teacher …
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Inspirational Letterkenny woman Lisa Gallagher is sporting a brand new look after shaving her head for charity.

Lisa, who is undergoing cancer treatment, decided to turn her hair loss into …
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People of all ages are invited to a community walk in Letterkenny Town Park next week ahead of the annual ‘Walk to Knock’.

This year’s Mary’s Meals Sponsored Walk from …
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Buncrana woman Karen Harkin says she is finally able to free herself from guilt after her father was sentenced for raping and sexually assaulting her.

Michael Carter (55) was jailed …
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Saturday was a proud day for the Killybegs Coast Guard station as two members have been promoted to the role of lifeboat coxswains.

Following rigorous training and assessment, Conor O’Donoghue …
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Donegal beauty queen Layla Doherty has opened up about the fears and struggles of living in a defective concrete block home.

Layla, from Ballyliffin, is among the thousands of people …
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The ‘Two Margarets’ from McElhinney’s have raised almost €8,000 for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Fearless Margaret Lucas and Margaret Kennedy raised a total of €7,910 for the charity with …
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Donegal’s most enchanting festival is back on 29th July!

The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is returning to Dungloe in County Donegal with another programme built to cater for …
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A Letterkenny family is overjoyed to be reunited with their beloved dog Ronnie following a six-day search.

Runaway Ronnie had a huge adventure all around the town after …
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A major fundraiser is on the way to make Buncrana’s Festival Park a more inclusive play area for children with disabilities.

The ‘Fun for All’ campaign is being led by …
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A leading architect from Donegal has won an award in the UK for an innovative family home renovation and extension.

Brid Carr from Falcarragh is a Director at Randell Design …
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The Shandon Hotel and Spa held a special celebration today as the Shandon Organics own-brand range goes global!

The bespoke aromatherapy massage oils were invented by Eibhlín Cannon, the spa …
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Earagail Arts Festival’s 2023 programme kicks off this weekend with events from Tory Island, Letterkenny, Rathmullan to Culdaff and continuing for the next two weeks.

With a full programme of …
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Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire is opening a solo exhibition in the Alley Theatre Strabane this week, featuring an impressive 52 paintings.

‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection …
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Kindhearted local woman Nora Singh welcomes visitors to enjoy her rose garden in Ballybofey for a great cause this weekend.

Nora’s garden is a gem of a rose garden in …
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A lucky Letterkenny woman who thought her chance at a honeymoon had sailed away has won two tickets to paradise!

Louise McCauley and her husband Patrick got married during the …
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Gratitude will be the order of the day when local couple Stephen and Elaine Doherty host a coffee morning in Letterkenny this Thursday 6th July.

The fundraiser aims to support …
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The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is to get its first female Dean.

Rev Liz Fitzgerald, who is currently based in west Donegal, has been appointed as …
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This year’s Philadelphia Rose Marissa Berry is proud to share her links with Donegal ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.

Marissa, who is a commercial insurance …
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A Donegal businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners in a unique business pitching competition.

Catherine Devine scooped the Yes You Can €4,000 pitching competition which reached its …
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A Donegal businesswoman is appealing for people in the county to back a campaign for the national child sexual abuse helpline.

The CARI (Children at …
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Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home!

To celebrate the launch of 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin …
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Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and South Armagh native Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes.

Éadaí SOS is back for a …
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Home Instead, the leading provider of home care services in Ireland, is thrilled to announce its upcoming CAREGiver Appreciation Week, happening from 19th to 23rd June.

This special …
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A terminally-ill Donegal woman is determined to make happy memories with her children by taking them on a bucket list holiday.

Mum of four Leanne Browne from Castlefin has been …
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A London-based Irish pub company is on the hunt for some home grown talent.

Sound interesting?

A well-established company is currently recruiting for staff of all levels – from floor/bar …
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Donegal broadcaster Caitlín Nic Aoidh has announced that she is pregnant, much to the delight of her fans and followers.

The Cloughaneely woman shared the news on social media with …
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Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s Department of Design and Creative Media is delighted to announce the annual exhibition of students’ work from art, design, film, and fashion undergraduate programmes.

The graduate …
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Registration is now open for the Donegal Camino which returns for its third consecutive year from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th September 2023.

Now a top event on walkers’ …
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Dunfanaghy Golf Club, a leading supporter of local community initiatives, is thrilled to announce the 24 for 24 Golf Challenge!

Taking place on Friday, June 23rd, and Saturday, June 24th, …
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Are you interested in hosting a Spanish student? We are looking for host families for 13 to 17yr old Spanish students from 27th June to 25th of July.

Host families must …
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Donegal native, Amy Gillen, has been selected as the 2023 London Rose of Tralee.

The 27 year old currently resides in the vibrant heart of Central London.

The daughter …
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Ballyliffin beauty queen Layla Doherty has won the Miss Earth Ireland crown!

The 21-year-old student and model impressed at the national final on Saturday to win the 2023 title.

She …
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Harvey’s Point in Donegal has regained the title of the best hotel in Ireland.

The luxurious lakeside hotel topped the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards list for the eighth time.

They …
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A sold-out ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event has been hailed as a morning like no other as people gathered to share their journeys in aid of local charities.

The emotional …
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MEP Maria Walsh is urging women of all ages, from across the region, to get involved in politics and have their voices heard on the local, national and international stages. …
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Article by Cronan Scanlon

The craic was at least ninety for three Donegal sisters who got together for a very special occasion at the weekend.

Originally Gallagher from Meenacross, Maghery, …
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Two local women will be taking the plunge on the 1st of July as they sky dive in aid of Cancer Care West Letterkenny.

Sinead Boyce and Grainne Duffy, who …
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Majella O’Donnell has unveiled a stunning piece of artwork to be raffled off for Relay for Life Donegal. 

The one-of-a-kind piece, which was created by Majella, is sure to capture …
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A thought-provoking new solo exhibition by Donegal-based visual artist Leanne McLaughlin has opened in the Saldanha Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree.

The captivating artworks, which explore the world of patterns, will be showcased …
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A trailblazing Donegal choir is preparing for one of their biggest performances yet as they give voice to a special song for the first time.

The Danu Young Women’s Choir …
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The gym crew at Evolve Health and Fitness in Ballybofey rolled back the years this week for a very entertaining fundraiser in memory of an amazing local lady.

An 80s-themed …
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Churchill woman Mary Bradley held a party like no other last weekend as she marked her 50th birthday one year late.

The celebration in Wilkins Bar on Friday was in …
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Friends of a West Donegal woman who has been forced to undergo lifesaving surgery have come together to launch a fund to help her pay her medical bills and get …
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The Donegal Women’s Centre is launching three new programmes for women this month starting on the 25th/26th April.

Please share the word with anyone you think may be interested:

Our …
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A unique event launches in Letterkenny this May to shine a light on the many services in Donegal that promote positive mental health.

The ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ is being organised …
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Moments of sorrow and pride were shared at the Donegal Dublin Association’s Gala Ball for the 2022 Donegal Person of the Year.

‘The People of Creeslough’ were the joint recipients …
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FOUR hundred people gathered in Dublin last night for a poignant event honouring the strength, courage and kindness of the people of Creeslough as they received the Donegal Person of …
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