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Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche, has passed away.

Mrs Roche passed away surrounded by family at St Mary’s Nursing Home in Galway yesterday.

Majella’s husband Daniel shared a heartfelt tribute …
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Extra protection measures are being sought for Letterkenny Town Park following an alleged incident at the weekend.

Claims of a man handing out chocolate to children have sparked fears among …
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Gweedore singer-songwriter Eve Belle is bouncing back with Sharp Relief, her first independent release since 2017.

The new EP, out on September 29th, is preceded by a new single, TV, …
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Q+A, the new vegan cruelty free skincare brand, has landed on Irish shelves, and we are delighted to offer a lucky reader a set of goodies!

Q+A are a natural, …
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As World Sepsis Day approaches a Donegal family is urging the public to know the signs of sepsis.

Moninne Bradley, from Killygordon in Co Donegal, was left fighting for her …
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A Donegal couple’s wedding reception turned into a party like no other when Boyzone star Keith Duffy made a surprise appearance!

Aisling Gallinagh from Ballybofey and Stephen Mc Glynn from …
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As the last remnants of summer bid us adieu and the golden hues of autumn start adorning the trees, it’s time to transform our homes into warm sanctuaries against …
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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing has been awarded “The Best Hair Salon in Ulster 2023” by Ireland’s leading Celebrity Magazine RSVP.

Along with the title of Best Salon in Ulster, talented team …
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Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts sure knows how to arrange a show-stopping wedding surprise!

The Downings man tied the knot with his beautiful bride Niamh Emmett from Letterkenny on Monday.

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Geraldine Mullan has called on families to ‘cherish every moment’ as she spoke of the grief of losing her beloved husband, son and daughter three years ago.

Today marks three …
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The Tower Museum exhibition celebrating Lisa McGee’s hit TV Series Derry Girls has reached a significant visitor milestone just one month after it opened to the public.

The Maguire family …
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The Shandon Hotel and Spa in Portnablagh is preparing to welcome a leading anti-ageing and wellness expert for monthly clinics.

Professor Syed Haq will be offering a full …
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Very exciting times are ahead for the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Inishowen, Co.Donegal.

Their upcoming Wedding Fayre on Sunday 27th August 2023 from 1-4pm is arguably …
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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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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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Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics will be held in Donegal in August. 

The Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up clinics will be held on

·       Tuesday August 8th – 9.30am to 4.15pm

·       Tuesday August 22nd – 9.30am …
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It’s festival season in Ireland and, despite the recent rain, people are flocking to events all over the country. One of the most iconic festival anthems of the 1990s has …
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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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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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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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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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A mutual love of maths added up to IRC PhD awards for a Donegal-based lecturer and her mother from Ballyshannon.

Aoife Hill, who is an Assistant Lecturer in Computing at …
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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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The Letterkenny Music and Drama Group scooped two awards from the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) for their  Calendar Girls production at An Grianan Theatre.

The daring, dazzling and …
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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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All roads lead to Malin Head this coming Friday where Forward Emphasis, one of the largest employers in Inishowen, will be showcasing all that they do and the fantastic opportunities …
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For couples seeking an award-winning and unrivalled wedding experience coupled with elegance, the Villa Rose Hotel is the ultimate choice. 

Adding to its accolades, …
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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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It’s 6pm on a Monday evening in March and my phone rings. It is my good friend, Ali, who lives in Leeds. Strange – I wasn’t expecting a call from …
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Donegal cancer survivor Caitríona Greene from Gortahork is set to feature in a powerful new documentary exploring innovative breakthroughs in cancer research.

Caitríona, a mum of two, was diagnosed with …
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Donegal’s first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge has raised €5,500 for Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service – DWDVS.

The total was announced this week following a …
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Letterkenny solicitor Donna Ponsonby has been announced as the first female partner of leading law firm, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors.

Since 2006, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors has been representing clients …
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A Madrid-based Gaoth Dobhair woman is to feature this week in a new TG4 programme on GAA clubs on the continent.

“Cluiche As Baile” (The Away Game) gives an insight …
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Two Donegal-based entrepreneurs have been announced as finalists in the Irish Women’s Awards 2023.

The event recognises and celebrates Irish female talent, providing a platform for trailblazing women to be …
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Forward Emphasis International, our own indigenous local employer will, for the 15th year, circle the wagons around and support its cohort of 55 individuals who will this month …
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The Letterkenny Music and Drama Group’s (LMDG) recent production of ‘Calendar Girls The Musical’ has been shortlisted for two major national awards.

The hugely popular play been shortlisted by The …
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Are you tired of sitting on that old lawn chair that’s seen better days? Or perhaps your patio table has suffered through one too many storms? Summer is …
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Donegal singer Megan Nic Ruairí will feature on two music series on TG4 this week; Bláth na hÓige on Thursday 18th of May at 8pm and Buille on the 21st of May …
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It was a big night for Irish at the Bafta TV Awards as Derry Girls and Bad Sisters took home two awards each.

Siobhán McSweeney won for ‘Female Performance in …
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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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Trailblazing Inishowen businesswoman Laura Bonner has been crowned as the Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year 2023 in Western Europe.

Laura Bonner from Greencastle, is the co-founder and CEO …
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A Donegal mother has thanked the ‘amazing’ Make-a-Wish foundation for helping her little daughter thrive.

Áine Ní Dhuibhir, from Bunbeg, was just two years and eight months old when she …
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Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador Nikki Bradley attended Vhi’s ‘Bring a Buddy Day’ at Letterkenny parkrun last weekend as she continued her training for race day on the 4th of June. …
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Gweedore singer songwriter Eve Belle Murtagh is at the helm of a new music show that shines a light on some of the most talented and diverse musicians in Ireland …
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Donegal singer Sinead Black made her debut on the Opry le Daniel stage at the Millenium Forum, Derry, during the week.

The Letterkenny singer also led the finale with a …
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During the research of my project for my Leaving Cert Politics and society class I wondered how I could spread my information to reach both the youth and mature women …
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The construction job market in Australia continues to grow, offering exciting opportunities for Irish and UK workers looking for warm weather, a great lifestyle, the chance to earn good …
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If you’re on the lookout for a new podcast, why not tune into something close to home?

Donegal-based women, Trish Geraghty and Marie Shields, started their pop culture podcast in …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building …
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