4 years ago
Events: Driving Instructor Angela Ward celebrates 15 years on the road
Angela was in the driving seat for a change last night when she hosted an information event alongside Kelly’s Toyota Letterkenny and the Donegal Women in Business Network.
In the …
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4 years ago
Local women asked to have their say about participation in public life
Women in Donegal are invited to take part in a focus group to share their experiences, to explore the issues that affect their participation in public life and to look …
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4 years ago
Huge sadness as popular young Donegal woman dies following kayaking accident
A cloud of grief has descended on Ballyshannon following the tragic death of Aisling O’Connor – a much-loved young woman who gave so much to her local community.
Aisling, 21, …
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4 years ago
Care of baby girl inspires local mum to complete island-island swim
A Donegal-based mum braved the choppy waters of West Donegal to complete a hugely successful charity swim last weekend.
Fiona Harrington (27) swam from Owey to Cruit Island on Saturday …
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4 years ago
Children’s Ward and Donegal Hospice to benefit from the Rushes’ fun festive movie event
Letterkenny couple Maria & Emmet Rushe of Rushe Fitness and The S-Mum Blog are running their annual Christmas movie fundraiser on December 1st at 1pm.
They will be hosting a …
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4 years ago
Style icon Stella to host superb charity fashion show
It’s definitely time to think about winter fashion and the party season, and one upcoming event will have it all wrapped up!
Stella McGroarty of Stella Boutique in Donegal Town …
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4 years ago
Donegal women among proud MIC graduates
Five Donegal women were among the proud graduates of Mary Immaculate College (MIC) who received a Special Purpose Award last weekend.
Ellen McAteer, Sue Porter, Jackie Strain, Moira Greene and …
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5 years ago
Author Margaret Gordon taking the children’s book world by ‘storm’!
Donegal woman Margaret Gordon has launched her highly-anticipated second children’s book, The Storm.
The Storm, which is out this week, follows Margaret’s debut short story called The Fairies of Drumboe …
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5 years ago
Activist Sinéad Burke inspires Lottie Dolls to make a powerful statement
Donegal toy company Lottie Dolls has paid tribute to disability activist Sinéad Burke by creating a limited edition replica of the Dublin woman.
Lottie Dolls went out of their way …
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5 years ago
Three former Marys become love gurus for new BBC series
Three former Mary from Dungloe contestants are set to star in a new reality dating series on BBC.
The young women are on the hunt for single men, young and …
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5 years ago
All I Want for Christmas… is an Apple product from Irwin Expert Electrical
Christmas shopping season has begun, with electronics and technology at the top of many wish lists.
The team at Irwin Expert Electrical in Buncrana and Letterkenny are going to help …
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5 years ago
A proud Presidential honour for Moya Brennan
Donegal folk singer Moya Brennan will be honoured by President Michael D Higgins this Thursday when she receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from RTE.
The RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards …
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5 years ago
Domestic Violence Service to benefit from donation on behalf of local women
The Donegal Domestic Violence Service is set to benefit from a €500 donation from the Scotsman’s Bar in Donegal Town.
The generous donation was made by the bar owners Joseph Breslin and John …
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5 years ago
Music from the heart: Rebecca Harkin to launch debut album
Donegal/Derry singer Rebecca Harkin is about to celebrate the launch of her debut album this November.
A true passion project, the album will be the culmination of years of work …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman packs kindness into homelessness gift project
A large number of schoolbags will be on their way from Donegal to Dublin this winter to help people experiencing homelessness.
The charity project, which started just a week ago, …
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5 years ago
TV stardom awaits Sinead Black in all-Ireland competition
Sinead (27) is well-known in the local country and wedding scene, but now the national stage awaits as she enters an exciting singing battle.
Glór Tíre is a popular country …
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5 years ago
Eight Donegal women awarded place on ambitious ACORNS programme
An exciting six months lie ahead for the eight successful Donegal entrepreneurs who have earned a coveted place on the ACORNS initiative for women-led start-up businesses.
The businesswomen all battled …
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5 years ago
Knitwear designer Edel MacBride to feature on Nationwide
One of Donegal’s best-known figures in knitting will be featured on RTE’s Nationwide tonight in celebration of National Women in Enterprise Day.
Knitwear Designer Edel MacBride, who is based in …
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5 years ago
Events: Women in Enterprise Day celebrations with the Donegal Business Network
Inspirational and hard-working women in business were celebrated at a special event hosted by the Donegal Business Network.
The local business group had issued an open invite to female business …
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5 years ago
Watch: Have a browse through Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny
There’s so much to find in Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny, you’d almost need a map.
Thankfully we have Store Manager Shaun Mallon, who gave us this tour of all the …
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5 years ago
A heavenly escape to the Seascape Spa
A trip to the spa is a little escape that we all deserve from time to time. The only downside is the return to reality afterwards – when you have …
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5 years ago
Laura Bonner crowned Ulster’s Most Inspiring Businesswoman
Donegal entrepreneur Laura Bonner has won the award for Ulster Businesswoman of 2019 at the Graham Norton Gin Inspiring Awards.
With this accolade, the Muff Liquor Company co-founder has been …
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5 years ago
Why FitPink is taking the Donegal fitness world by storm
A new local brand of sports leggings has become the hottest thing on Instagram this summer, setting a new trend for active clothing that does what it should.
Sports leggings, …
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5 years ago
Familiar faces to appear in RTE’s Raised by the Village
Chef Brian of The Foyle Hotel Moville is used to being in front of the cameras in his TV cooking demonstrations and as a local food ambassador.
But this time, …
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5 years ago
Top of the class: Arranmore girl wins trip to the EU Parliament
Arainn Mhor student Clara Ferry is off on a trip around Europe this December after winning a Graduate.ie competition.
Clara, who is in fifth year of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, will be travelling to Brussels, …
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5 years ago
Watch: Meet the team at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny
The Irwin Expert Electrical Showroom team at Port Road Letterkenny have a lot to be proud of, being part of the leading electrical store in the north west.
And they …
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5 years ago
Donegal’s favourite doll travels the county in style
If you’re looking for homegrown fashion inspiration, then look no further than Lottie!
The popular doll, created by Arklu, has gained a brand new wardrobe designed by some of Donegal’s …
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5 years ago
Get your #GoGreen cups free at this local coffee evening
ShopLK together with Kernans are hosting a special coffee evening at Kernans Bistro & Coffee House on October 17th.
With the recent launch of their Go …
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5 years ago
Events: A dreamy day at the Harvey’s Point autumn wedding fair
No matter the weather, Harvey’s Point always looks its best. And it was this case today as the hotel hosted its autumn wedding fair on a seasonal afternoon on the …
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5 years ago
Breast cancer fundraising teams worry about support during Storm Lorenzo
Pink Ribbon sales in Donegal, which raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society’s services for people affected by breast cancer, have been negatively affected by Storm Lorenzo.
Collections in Killybegs have been …
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5 years ago
‘This one is special’ – Laura Bonner celebrates Irish award for Muff Gin
Muff Liquor Co. co-founder Laura Bonner is celebrating another major win for her drinks company after taking home the People’s Choice prize at the Irish Gin Awards 2019.
Muff Irish …
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5 years ago
Watch: Donegal bride’s flash mob amazes wedding guests
Ballyshannon newlyweds Farrah Bogle and David Mullaney added a great surprise to their recent wedding when members of the congregation came together for flash mob performance of ‘How Great Thou …
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5 years ago
Events: The dynamic Donegal Women in Business Network’s 20th Anniversary Conference
If energy could be bottled, the enthusiasm of the Donegal Women in Business Network could be a new product for the Muff Liquor drinks company!
The dynamic women in business …
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5 years ago
Never too old for firsts! Ruby (103) enjoys first trip to the cinema in 80 years
Castlefinn native Ruby Druce proved you’re never too old for firsts by going to the cinema for the first time in 80 years last weekend.
Ruby, aged 103, made the …
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5 years ago
Donegal’s daring strip and dippers raise an amazing amount
Over €56,000 has been raised by 300 brave women who did a topless strip and dip for Breast Cancer in Inishowen.
Busloads of enthusiastic ladies headed to Stroove Beach at …
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5 years ago
Ciara Doherty is homeward bound to host celebration of Donegal’s dynamic businesswomen
It’s less than a week to go to the Looking Back – Moving Forward Donegal Women in Business Network 20th Anniversary Conference.
And one of the many local women who …
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5 years ago
A great day for Donegal finalists at the Irish Made Awards
Three creative entrepreneurs from Donegal were counted among Ireland’s top designers today at the Irish Made Awards Ceremony.
Fashion designer Bernie Murphy from Buncrana, homewear designer Eilis Galbraith from Buncrana, …
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5 years ago
How a Donegal supermarket inspired SJP’s new wine launch
But the more surprising part is that the inspiration came from Supervalu in Killybegs.
The Sex and the City star has revealed that she loves stocking up on wine while …
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5 years ago
Donegal’s Lough Eske Castle is crowned Ulster Spa of the Year
There are great celebrations at Lough Eske Castle this week after the CARA Organic Beauty Spa was named as Ulster’s Spa of the Year 2019.
The award was announced at the Irish …
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5 years ago
Events: Donegal’s first Wellness Cafe puts the ‘We’ in Wellness!
Donegal has welcomed its first-ever wellness cafe to provide an open and welcoming space for people to connect and socialise.
The cafe was launched in the Eatery at An Grianan …
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5 years ago
Role model Chloe Kennedy stepping out in style for world-record attempt
Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy, 20, is relishing life – and health – after getting the all-clear from cancer in April.
She has had a whirlwind summer representing her county in …
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5 years ago
Extra special plans announced for 10th North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball
The North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball is going to be an extra-exciting event this winter as the committee celebrates 10 years of fundraising.
One of the highlights of the local …
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5 years ago
Picture-perfect celebrations at the Mulroy Woods ‘Say Yes’ Wedding Showcase
There was a lot to celebrate at the Mulroy Woods Hotel Wedding Showcase this Sunday as the Milford venue revealed their stunning new suite and many brides-to-be found their dream …
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5 years ago
Samara has a big slice of success!
A Donegal woman can proudly say she makes Ireland’s best brown bread after winning a national competition this week.
Samara Ward from Inver was on a roll in The National …
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5 years ago
Review: New season shades at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
I visited Patrick Gildea Hairdressing in Letterkenny this week to find out what’s hot in hair colour in Autumn 2019. Things are heating up too – as it turns out …
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5 years ago
14 new Breastfeeding Counsellors qualified in Donegal
Support for new mums in Donegal is set to get a boost as 14 new Cuidiú Breastfeeding Counsellors qualified in the region this week.
The new Cuidiú Breastfeeding …
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5 years ago
Donegal women win coveted titles in Miss Ireland final
Miss Donegal and Miss Letterkenny are both celebrating victories after the Miss Ireland 2019 pageant final on Saturday.
The Donegal women missed out on the overall title, but they all …
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5 years ago
Hotelier Mary T Sweeney honoured as Ireland’s Host of the Year 2020
Castle Grove Country House owner Mary T Sweeney has been named as Ireland’s Host of the Year at the 2020 Georgina Campbell Awards.
Mrs Sweeney, who has been in business …
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5 years ago
Three Donegal hopefuls competing in Miss Ireland final
Miss Donegal Holly McCrea, Miss Letterkenny Anna Gallagher and Miss Kildare Naomi Molloy, who is from Glenties, are all taking to the stage of The Helix in Dublin tomorrow in …
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5 years ago
A Stitch in Time: Rosaleen Hegarty’s yarn weaves through the ages
A simple pair of knitting needles, a few balls of yarn and a pattern – that’s all that Rosaleen Hegarty says is required to create a beautiful garment.
