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A Donegal first as minority women gather for seminar 4 years ago

A Donegal first as minority women gather for seminar

By  •  Events

WOMEN from black, minority and ethnic communities on both sides of the border have gathered together for the first time in Donegal to explore the issues affecting them and to …
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‘Mary Christmas’ in Kerrykeel all set for the big switch-on 4 years ago

‘Mary Christmas’ in Kerrykeel all set for the big switch-on

Ireland biggest private home Christmas lights display are set to dazzle once again when special guest Santa turns them on this Friday.

Mary Whoriskey and her husband Michael have been …
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Lucky Louise bags €40,000 on Winning Streak 4 years ago

Lucky Louise bags €40,000 on Winning Streak

There were double celebrations for a lucky family in Donegal who won €40,000 on Winning Streak, just four weeks after they welcomed a new baby boy.

Louise Mills, who is …
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Events: Anne Nicholls and guests launch charity Christmas CD 4 years ago

Events: Anne Nicholls and guests launch charity Christmas CD

Over 200 people were treated to a magical night of Christmas music on Friday when Letterkenny teacher Anne Nicholls and guests launched a charity CD.

Music, stories and special moments …
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‘Granny, this one is for you’ –  Donegal woman plans gruelling trek to Everest Base Camp 4 years ago

‘Granny, this one is for you’ – Donegal woman plans gruelling trek to Everest Base Camp

By  •  News

A determined Donegal woman is about to hike 5,000 metres to Everest Base Camp for charity in memory of her late grandmother. 

Glenda McGinty is taking on the arduous climb …
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Up the ante on your A/W wardrobe 4 years ago

Up the ante on your A/W wardrobe

By  •  Style

Autumnal style is a certain go-to for many of us.  

The idea of thick cashmere knits, burgundy sweater dresses and soft fur trimmed floor length coats makes the art …
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Recipe: This Prosecco wreath cake is perfect for party season 4 years ago

Recipe: This Prosecco wreath cake is perfect for party season

‘Tis the season for Christmas baking, and if you want to take a step up from mince pies then a show-stopping cake is the way to impress.

We got our …
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All I Want for Christmas are… Sonos speakers from Irwin Expert Electrical 4 years ago

All I Want for Christmas are… Sonos speakers from Irwin Expert Electrical

For the music fan in your life, a gift that offers brilliant sound could be the perfect present for Christmas 2019.

Irwin Expert Electrical in Letterkenny and Buncrana stock a …
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Letterkenny teacher to launch charity CD this Friday 4 years ago

Letterkenny teacher to launch charity CD this Friday

Popular Letterkenny schoolteacher Anne Nicholls has brought a community of musicians and artists together for a special Christmas CD in aid of the homeless.

The CD, titled Christmas Greetings from …
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Leitir woman presented with NI Women in Business Award 4 years ago

Leitir woman presented with NI Women in Business Award

By  •  Business

‘Leitir woman’ Anne Donaghy has won the Outstanding Management and Leadership award at this year’s Northern Ireland Women in Business Awards.

The region’s top businesswomen were celebrated for their achievements …
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Nadine Coyle gets jungle ready… with Donegal’s bears! 4 years ago

Nadine Coyle gets jungle ready… with Donegal’s bears!

It turns out that I’m a Celebrity contestant Nadine Coyle was preparing for the jungle long before heading down under this month.

The Derry pop star was in Donegal …
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Army of kind Donegal women inspire local toy appeal 4 years ago

Army of kind Donegal women inspire local toy appeal

Hundreds of Donegal women are spreading the Christmas cheer for less fortunate, vulnerable and sick children this year in a fantastic online community toy appeal that has spread across the …
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Get That Trend founder urges Donegal businesswomen to go for growth 4 years ago

Get That Trend founder urges Donegal businesswomen to go for growth

By  •  Business

Donegal boutique owner Anne Colgan from Get That Trend is calling on Donegal’s entrepreneurs to apply for the next cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme.


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Derry Girls cast set for festive bake-off 4 years ago

Derry Girls cast set for festive bake-off

If you’re a fan of Derry Girls (if you’re not then “catch yourself on”) and the Great British Bake-Off, 2020 is going to have the best possible start for you.


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Women’s seminar to explore diversity and challenges 4 years ago

Women’s seminar to explore diversity and challenges

By  •  News

A seminar will take place in Donegal next week to discuss issues affecting migrant and minority ethnic women in the border region.

Issues affecting migrant, black and minority ethnic women living …
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Watch: All I Want for Christmas… is top tech from Irwin Expert Electrical 4 years ago

Watch: All I Want for Christmas… is top tech from Irwin Expert Electrical

Laptops, tablets, printers and gadgets – whatever tech gifts you’re after this Christmas, you’re sure to find brilliant options and offers at the Irwin Expert Electrical IT Centres.

Irwin Expert …
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Donegal woman’s Winning Streak haul to fund new home renovation 4 years ago

Donegal woman’s Winning Streak haul to fund new home renovation

A Donegal woman is planning a big refurbishing job on her new home after winning a cool €26,000 on Winning Streak last Saturday.

Louise Kelly from Pettigo was delighted with …
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Angela Ward to share her business drive at event with Kelly’s Toyota 4 years ago

Angela Ward to share her business drive at event with Kelly’s Toyota

By  •  Business

The Donegal Women in Business Network will be talking all things cars at their next event in association with Kelly’s Toyota.Donegal driving instructor Angela Ward is celebrating her 15th anniversary …
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All I Want for Christmas… is a Dyson from Irwin Expert Electrical 4 years ago

All I Want for Christmas… is a Dyson from Irwin Expert Electrical

Dyson’s ground-breaking technologies are at the top of many wish lists this Christmas.

Whether it’s the revolutionary hair styling products, fans and air purifiers or the highly-impressive vacuum cleaners, a …
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Events: Donegal women with business ideas urged to take action 4 years ago

Events: Donegal women with business ideas urged to take action

The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal is calling for more female entrepreneurs and telling female-led businesses in the county to have the ambition to grow globally.

Key motivational messages …
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Why the new BPerfect palette is everything we need for autumn 5 years ago

Why the new BPerfect palette is everything we need for autumn

BPerfect have done it again – they’ve created a frenzy for a dream eye palette.

And it’s for all the right reasons again too.

This month’s launch is the Clientele Collection in …
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North West Opera take on musical favourites in unmissable show 5 years ago

North West Opera take on musical favourites in unmissable show

North West Opera will perform an unmissable gala concert in An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny next month.

Favourites from Musicals & Operas’ takes place on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd November and will showcase …
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Dreamy sleepover party to be held in aid of Sonya Hamilton 5 years ago

Dreamy sleepover party to be held in aid of Sonya Hamilton

By  •  Mammy

A very special children’s sleepover will be taking place in Ballybofey this November in aid of a popular local mum.

A Teepee Party, organised by Mama Bear Parties, will be …
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Donegal teacher turns to wellness after breast cancer 5 years ago

Donegal teacher turns to wellness after breast cancer

By  •  Life

An Inishowen schoolteacher’s life has taken an unexpected turn after experiencing cancer.

Six years ago, Sharon Doherty from Quigley’s Point was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer.

But she decided …
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At 71, Anne proudly graduates in the class of 2019! 5 years ago

At 71, Anne proudly graduates in the class of 2019!

By  •  Life

A Retired Teacher and Lecturer will be among almost 800 students who will graduate from North West Regional College (NWRC) with a Higher Education qualification this year.

Anne Loveday, aged …
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Call goes out for Donegal’s amazing young volunteers 5 years ago

Call goes out for Donegal’s amazing young volunteers

By  •  News

Do you know any amazing young people who make a difference with their inspirational volunteering? 

The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards wants to shine a light on their efforts, and dedicated …
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The Letterkenny Gaels play will be quare craic! 5 years ago

The Letterkenny Gaels play will be quare craic!

Letterkenny Gaels GAA Club will kick off an 8-night run of the Joyce Minford comedy play The Quare Gunk this Thursday 17th October at the club room at Pairc na …
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Watch: Beautiful hospital display shines a light on baby loss 5 years ago

Watch: Beautiful hospital display shines a light on baby loss

By  •  News, Videos

Letterkenny University Hospital was illuminated in pink and blue colours on Tuesday night for a very special reason – to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019.

The display was part …
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Letterkenny Hospital to light up in memory of babies 5 years ago

Letterkenny Hospital to light up in memory of babies

By  •  News

Baby Loss Awareness Week (09-15 October) is an international event that aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or a …
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‘Differences are so wonderful’ – A lovely lesson from beautiful Lucy’s mum 5 years ago

‘Differences are so wonderful’ – A lovely lesson from beautiful Lucy’s mum

By  •  Life

Dungloe mum Carleen Gallagher has been inspired by her little girl Lucy to call on parents to teach their children about different types of beauty.

Lucy Gallagher (6) has an …
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Top speakers to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day in Donegal 5 years ago

Top speakers to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day in Donegal

By  •  Business

Stories, innovation and finding a competitive edge will be the order of the day when Donegal celebrates National Women’s Enterprise Day 2019.

Performance and Lifestyle Coach Anna Geary returns to …
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Letterkenny Maternity visiting rules change for more parent time 5 years ago

Letterkenny Maternity visiting rules change for more parent time

By  •  Mammy

The Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is introducing new policies to reduce the number of visitors allowed in the ward. 

The changes, which are based on feedback from new …
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Over €14,000 raised in memory of much-loved Killygordon mum 5 years ago

Over €14,000 raised in memory of much-loved Killygordon mum

By  •  News

A major tractor run in memory of the late Elaine McGlinchey has raised a fantastic €14,000 for the Sperrin Unit at Altnagelvin Hospital.

Elaine McGlinchey (née Porter) was a loving and caring …
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Hero Donegal boy gives gift of life to brave sister 5 years ago

Hero Donegal boy gives gift of life to brave sister

By  •  News

Niamh Toland (14) is doing well after receiving her transplant from her brother Niall (12), the Tirconaill Tribune reports.

Niamh has had a major health battle this year after being …
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Do you feel represented? 5 years ago

Do you feel represented?

By  •  Events

The NCCWN-Donegal local women’s group is hosting an event next week to ask the question: Donegal women, do you feel represented? Are women fairly represented in politics?

On Wednesday 9th October, 11am-2pm, the …
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Gallery: Celebrating 20 years of Donegal Women in Business 5 years ago

Gallery: Celebrating 20 years of Donegal Women in Business

More than 200 people visited Lough Eske Castle on Tuesday 1st October to mark a key moment for the Donegal Women in Business Network – their 20 year anniversary.

The …
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Watch: What makes Irwins Expert Electrical Buncrana special to customers 5 years ago

Watch: What makes Irwins Expert Electrical Buncrana special to customers

They’re a friendly bunch at Irwins Expert Electrical Buncrana, and they were all smiles last week as they welcomed the Donegal Daily cameras for an introduction to their store.

Manager …
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Watch: Why Reformer Pilates could be your new favourite exercise 5 years ago

Watch: Why Reformer Pilates could be your new favourite exercise

There’s something about September that makes us want to change things up. As we go back to routine, it’s always good to shake up our fitness routine and try something …
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Letterkenny ladies social group begins this week 5 years ago

Letterkenny ladies social group begins this week

The Cara House Ladies Group is a casual gathering for women to get together, learn from information sessions and demonstrations and enjoy an afternoon in friendly company.

The first meeting …
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Room to Improve fan Claire gets a starring role in the series 5 years ago

Room to Improve fan Claire gets a starring role in the series

Donegal’s Claire Irwin made her TV debut on ‘Room to Improve’ last night, working as a Quantity Surveyor in one of RTE’s biggest series.

Claire (34), from Burnfoot, impressed as …
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Soon-to-be ‘TV star’ Deirbhile hosting charity quiz 5 years ago

Soon-to-be ‘TV star’ Deirbhile hosting charity quiz

By  •  Events

Deirbhile Ní Chathail, born and bred in Letterkenny, is now working in Dublin on the Vodafone Graduate programme. As part of the company’s charity partnership, she and her colleagues have volunteered …
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Discover your dream wedding at the Harvey’s Point Wedding Fair 5 years ago

Discover your dream wedding at the Harvey’s Point Wedding Fair

By  •  Bridal

Donegal’s most exquisite wedding venue is hosting an unmissable wedding fayre this Autumn to show how they turn dreams into reality.

Harvey’s Point, on the shores of Lough Eske, is Ireland’s …
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Remembering Grainne: School community pays tribute to beloved teacher 5 years ago

Remembering Grainne: School community pays tribute to beloved teacher

By  •  News

There were poignant scenes in the halls of Deele College this afternoon as the school community paid tribute to former science teacher, Mrs Grainne O’Donnell, who passed away last February …
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Funeral arrangements announced for the late Kathleen Pryal 5 years ago

Funeral arrangements announced for the late Kathleen Pryal

By  •  News

The funeral details for the late Kathleen Pryal, who was killed in a tragic accident outside Donegal Town, have been released. 

Mrs Pryal (née Harvey) died on Sunday night after …
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Local woman dies in tragic accident outside Donegal Town 5 years ago

Local woman dies in tragic accident outside Donegal Town

By  •  News

A 69-year-old local woman was tragically killed in a collision outside Donegal Town on Sunday night.

The victim has been named locally as Kathleen Pryal (née Harvey) from Spierstown.

She …
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Donegal doctor ‘knew young girls would die’ after cervical cancer vaccine was scrapped 5 years ago

Donegal doctor ‘knew young girls would die’ after cervical cancer vaccine was scrapped

By  •  Health

Leading doctor and former Government Minister Jim McDaid has questioned the number of young women who have died after the government ended the free HPV vaccine scheme in 2008.

Dr …
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Simply the best! Four Donegal teachers make Ireland’s Top 20 5 years ago

Simply the best! Four Donegal teachers make Ireland’s Top 20

By  •  News

Four teachers from Donegal are proving to be top of the class after being named on the Teachers Inspire shortlist.

Lorna Barron from Buncrana, Denise Dowds from Muff, Nora Duffy from Dunfanaghy and Mary Daly …
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Culture Night sounds class this year: Here’s your guide to what’s on 5 years ago

Culture Night sounds class this year: Here’s your guide to what’s on

By  •  Events

Letterkenny will be buzzing with activity this Friday night as it hosts its 11th Culture Night.

Events are taking place in popular venues all over the town and it’s a …
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Calling all Brides! You could find your dream dress at this hotel’s wedding showcase 5 years ago

Calling all Brides! You could find your dream dress at this hotel’s wedding showcase

Mulroy Woods Hotel is hosting a wedding showcase with a difference on Sunday 22nd September from 11am-4pm.

Not only will couples get …
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Hopes turn into reality as Sonya Hamilton plans specialist treatment in Germany 5 years ago

Hopes turn into reality as Sonya Hamilton plans specialist treatment in Germany

By  •  News

Ballybofey mum Sonya Hamilton’s hopes for specialist cancer treatment have become a reality thanks to the amazing generosity of her local community.

The 35-year-old mum of five is planning to …
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