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A creative young Donegal woman has been honoured with a prestigious award following years of contributions to the New York Irish community.

Jane McCarter O’Dowd from Buncrana is the first …
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Did you know that today is National Cheese Lover’s Day? As if a cheese fan needs an excuse to indulge…

To celebrate, we enlisted the help of local cheesemakers from …
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Starting this week, RINKA has launched FREE online fitness classes for children three mornings a week while schools remain closed.

The classes are suitable for children of all ages …
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A young Donegal woman has been published in a new book on pageant queens from around the world.

Sarah Carr from Downings, who is a keen environmentalist, represented Ireland in …
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A team of solicitors have put up a sign up in the heart of Letterkenny to thank frontline workers enduring the current wave of Covid-19.

Gibson & Associates Solicitors’ new …
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TWO Catholic Bishops whose Diocese are in Donegal have issued an apology to the women of Mother and Baby Homes.

Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe and Bishop of …
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Home Instead is looking to add 50 new caregivers to its team, which delivers essential services to older people in local communities throughout County Donegal.

The jobs come at a time of …
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A well-known West Donegal woman has started a year-long walking campaign in the hope of funding a memorial space for her local community.

Brid Sweeney, who lives in Loughanure, will …
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Women who are higher risk are being prioritised by BreastCheck as the service resumes at a reduced capacity.

The National Screening Service is working with finite staffing resources, with some …
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DONEGAL people all over the world are being encouraged to ‘take the plunge’ on New Year’s Day in aid of a special memorial fundraiser.

Brave Geraldine Mullan left a loving Christmas message for her family who perished in a horrific car accident earlier this year.

The popular nurse was left devastated when her loving …
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Many of Donegal’s best-known female musicians will be coming together virtually this January to ensure the continued success of their Nollaig na mBán show.

The Wild Atlantic Women and friends …
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A little over a month ago, Emily in Paris was one of Netflix’s most popular shows in Ireland but one Donegal woman was already paving the way in the fashion …
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2020 marks 50 years in the music business for the first lady of Celtic music, Moya Brennan.

This Tuesday will see a deeply personal documentary Moya airing on TG4 to …
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A special fundraiser is uniting people in Donegal and Melbourne in memory of Mary Ellen Molloy, a much-loved young woman who passed away last Christmas.

Mary Ellen, from Ardara, died …
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The death has been announced of Sr. Joan Agnes McFadden, a Donegal-born nun who led a remarkable life in the Foreign Missions.

Sr Joan was a Good Shepherd Sister, of …
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A pioneering accountant from Donegal Town has been named as a ‘Chartered Star’ by Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Dr Caroline McGroary, Assistant Professor of Accounting in Dublin City University (DCU) was …
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The parents of baby Livie Mulhern have shared a happy and hopeful update on their daughter ahead of her second Christmas.

Olivia (Livie) Mulhern is continuing to recover after receiving …
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The Crown star Erin Doherty has thanked her Donegal grandfather’s thick accent for sparking a curiosity in her to start acting.

Erin has shot to fame starring as Princess Anne …
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Ambitious female entrepreneurs from Donegal who are looking to take their business to the next level are being invited to join Going For Growth.

The award-winning business development programme is …
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Donegal businesswoman Una Tynan is set to expand her cosmetics empire after teaming up with fellow businesswoman Pippa O’Connor.

The Buncrana entrepreneur is the face behind Blank Canvas Cosmetics.

Una …
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It’s time to reveal the winner of our Christmas Hamper giveaway with Castle Grove Country House Hotel!

The winner is… Pamela McConigley!

Congratulations to Pamela, who has been contacted on …
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The mother of missing man Cian Langelaan has moved back home to England in the week of her son’s 28th birthday.

Anthea Langelaan has vowed not to give up hope …
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Letterkenny teacher Anne Nicholls has relaunched her charity CD for Christmas 2020.

The Scoil Mhuire gan Smál teacher released a special album called Christmas Greetings from Letterkenny in 2019. Following …
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The team at Castle Grove Country House Hotel have launched a fabulous array of luxury Christmas hampers this Christmas season, with prices ranging from €75, €100, €150 and €250.

The …
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Home Instead Senior Care has launched a new #StepUpForDonegal campaign as it celebrates the awarding of the Ulster CAREGiver of the Year title to one of their inspirational staff. 

Liz …
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Donegal TV presenter Ciara Doherty has announced her second pregnancy with husband Richard Stern.

The Letterkenny woman welcomed her first child last year, a daughter named Renee.

It’s been a …
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Geraldine Mullan’s life changed forever on the evening of August 20th last.

Herself and her husband John, 49, and two children Tomás (14) and Amelia (6) were returning from a …
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There is widespread sadness across Donegal following the passing of the county’s oldest person, Kitty Byrne.

Mrs Byrne, who was from Cashel in Kilcar, was in her 107th year.

She …
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Ballyshannon singer/songwriter Lorraine McCauley is this month celebrating winning an international music award.

Lorraine scooped the Amazing Voice Traditional Cover 2020 Female Award at the Red Carpet Award Show in …
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed she had a miscarriage in July.

In personal article for the New York Times, Meghan opened up about the loss that she …
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When the wedding industry suddenly halted this year, a creative New Yorker switched her focus to a home decor business which celebrates all things made in Donegal.

Hundreds of Donegal …
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The virtual event is scheduled to go live on Facebook at 7.30pm on this Friday, 27th November and you can find information and/or make a donation at https://www.ifundraise.ie/NWBreastCancerCharityBall.  

Máire Lynam, …
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Singer Sinead Black is full of thanks as her Glór Tíre journey came to an end this week.

The talented Letterkenny woman came runner-up in the national country music competition, …
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THE High Court has approved a €325,000 settlement against the HSE in the case of a 54-year-old Donegal woman who died after a ‘catalogue of errors’ in her care.

Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh have partnered with Dublin-based start-up company Thriftify to launch a new online version of its Fadó charity shop.

The new online store connects one of …
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Job Vacancy: A long-established retailer in Letterkenny is recruiting for a Full Time Retail Assistant.

This role is suitable for someone looking for a long term position.

Some experience preferred …
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Local volunteers who have risen to the challenges of Covid-19 will be featured in a new documentary on TG4 next week.

Saol faoi Ghlas, airing on 18th November, follows the …
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Launching a new hospitality business in a worldwide pandemic is a tough call. But that’s exactly what Donegal duo Aoife McDonnell and Johanna Sonneveldt are doing today. 

The plucky pair …
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Three more cases of delayed cancer diagnosis have been reported at Letterkenny University Hospital.

It brings to a total of 41 the number of cases of late diagnosis at the …
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BreastCheck screening services are to resume in Donegal next week, it has been confirmed.

There are 5,110 women waiting for screening in Donegal since the programme was suspended in March …
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One of Donegal’s most iconic brands and businesses, Magee of Donegal, is keeping local customer service a top priority while they adjust their structure for 2020’s challenges.

With #BuyDonegalWeekend just one day …
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Celebrity couple Daniel and Majella O’Donnell are set to lend a helping hand in launching a new directory for community Services in North West Donegal – the first of its …
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A Donegal Gaeltacht region has come out tops in an inter-Gaeltacht physical activity event.

Gaeltacht Iardheisceart Thír Chonaill, which covers the area of Gleann Cholm Cille, Cill Chartha and Ard …
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Donegal’s dancing sisters Ailbhe Liu and Seoda Wang have won the 2020 final of An Ríl Deal.

The national Irish Dancing contest on TG4 came to an exciting conclusion last night …
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As businesses around the globe rush to embrace technology in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s old hat for the Hanna family of Hanna Hats, Donegal. 

“Since my grandfather, David …
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SUPERMARKET chains Aldi and Lidl have confirmed that they have paused selling items which are classified as non-essential while the country is at Level 5 of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Victims of domestic abuse are being reminded that help is available during Level Five restrictions as Gardaí announce a new phase of their dedicated support operation.

A third phase of …
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Women’s Aid is preparing for a further surge in contacts from women being abused by their partners after Level Five restrictions came into force this week.

The charity is calling …
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Life has changed a lot recently for Donegal mum and teacher Maggie Green, but this month she is focusing on helping others in a special way.

Maggie is encouraging people …
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