Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

Adopting a very local hashtag – #DonegalSaysAye – the group brought together over 100 supporters, public and political representatives from across Donegal to discuss the campaign.

Orla O’Connor, national Co-Director …
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Donegal’s upcycling fashion fundraiser Trash ‘N’ Fashion is fast approaching. This year, it has been decided that proceeds from the show will be donated to the Donegal Rape Crisis Centre and …
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Women in Letterkenny have been getting free health checks, advice and celebrating women’s health in the heart of the town thanks to the CDP this week.

This week is Women’s …
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The deadline for registration for voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum is fast approaching. If a person is not registered by May 8th 2018, they will not be able to vote …
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The Carndonagh businesswoman has this week welcomed her first residents to her custom-made luxury home-away-from-home for dogs. Three puppies checked in last night, and today there are five pooches enjoying …
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Patricia Poprawa from Co. Donegal was yesterday announced as the 1st Place Winner of the Sightsavers Junior Painter Awards, with three other pupils winning top prizes in the national contest. 

The winners of …
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The Donegal music star has booked a VIP appearance in TG4’s Ros na Run this May. Excitement is already building for the big cameo.

Daniel has plenty of fans among …
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Tara McDermott is a fifth class pupil at Stramore NS Glendowan, who amazed competition judge Deirdre Hines with her creative writing piece called ‘Octavia’s Wish’.  Tara’s school principal Therese Mc Monagle …
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Big Tom McBride passed away this morning surrounded by family, just months after his wife Rose died in January.

The Monaghan man’s career spanned over 50 years on the Irish …
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Health and beauty demos, advice stands and fun events are on the agenda for Wednesday 18th April. The Courtyard Shopping Centre will be a hub of free information and services …
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Audiences and critics across Northern Ireland have been heaping praise on the work of Sinead O’Donnell Casey from Donegal Town in a new theatre production.

Sinead is the creative mind …
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The TV3 Ireland AM presenter wowed the crowds on Saturday as she played Sandy from Grease in a winning lip-sync performance in the Breast Cancer Ireland fundraiser. Ciara starred in …
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Lent is well and truly over and we’re all looking ahead to summer occasions – so it’s a great time to announce the winner of our latest Readers’ Choice poll.

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Louisa Harley and Mark Forrester from Letterkenny have been revealed as the star models in a new Tourism Ireland ad campaign in Milan.

Their striking photoshoot set against the Wild …
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Irish singer and fashion icon Una Healy has this week launched her very own shoe collection, adding another accomplishment to her exciting career.

The 94 designs are diverse and beautiful, …
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This Sunday, April 15th at 3:00 pm, Revival Press is hosting a special book launch of the well-known writer, Denise Blake’s newest collection of poetry, INVOCATION.

The …
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Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore has been inspired to ‘speak up for herself’ this week and reveal her own experiences of sexual abuse.

In a powerful and personal account, the …
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The HSE would like to invite parents and infants/toddler’s to attend a Weaning Workshop on:

Date: Friday the 13th April 2018 Time: 11am-1pm Location: Ionad Naomh Padraig, Dobhar Upper, Bunbeg

The workshop will …
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The Dunfanaghy community came out in support of a great Coffee Morning organised by the three local Golf Clubs on March 23rd 2018.

This fundraiser was the idea of Portsalon …
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The twelfth staging of RunDonegal attracted a record number of 780 participants and raised €5,130 for the Donegal Hospice.

The event was run in memory of Lisa McGranaghan from Castlefinn who passed away at …
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Global travel fans have voted Donegal Airport as the world’s most beautiful landing spot – it has been revealed today.

The private jet booking platform PrivateFly, asked the international travel community …
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Fashionistas all over Donegal will have a spring in their step as they look forward to a glamorous event this month.

Details of the Spring into Summer Fashion Show have …
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Donegal Town sister team Ruth and Katie Gillespie have returned home to celebrate their success at the WIDA World Irish Dance Championships in Maastricht, Holland last weekend. 

Ruth (20) and Katie …
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A team of local women have organised a fun, thoughtful and creative gathering of local mothers this May 5th in Letterkenny. The event is free, while all donations on the …
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Donegal’s Ciara Doherty will be battling beneath bright lights and disco balls this weekend in support of Breast Cancer Ireland.

The TV3 Ireland AM presenter is one of the …
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Creative agency Red Dog, founded by Mary Doherty, is celebrating on the double this week after two triumphs at two international awards ceremonies.

The agency was awarded …
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 May 25, 2018 is the date on which Irish citizens will be asked if they want to repeal Article 40.3.3 if the Irish Constitution.

The Referendum Bill has now been passed …
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Local mental health charity Donegal Mind Wellness is set to launch another round of Stress Control courses in various locations around the county.

The programme is open to everyone. It is …
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Sisters Ruth (20) and Katie (19) Gillespie will be taking to the World Stage next Sunday April 8th in Maastricht, Holland to compete in the WIDA World and European Championships. …
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The ‘A Fresh Start for Women’ event by the WISE Project was held on Thursday March 22nd to explore the many avenues of employment, education and self-employment that are open …
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If you’re planning a US holiday this summer, there’s a new direct option to pick from today.

Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Philadelphia took flight at 1.40pm on Sunday 25th March from …
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A Letterkenny boy and his family are celebrating an unforgettable day out after winning big at the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscars Ceremony.

Conall Shiels, aged 3, his parents Alice and Kieran, …
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Lidl Ireland have announced that they will begin rolling out Autism Aware Quiet Evenings across all 194 Lidl stores in Ireland and Northern Ireland. 

Every Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm, …
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The Diamond Wedding Showcase takes place this Sunday 25th March from 2 – 5pm in the Abbey and Central Hotels, Donegal Town.

Start the day with a champagne reception then meet with …
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Alison Doherty’s eldest son Ryan was diagnosed with Dyspraxia last year, and it was only then that she discovered a lack of awareness of the condition.

Dyspraxia is a …
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The HSE have launched the next phase of the HPV Vaccine Information Campaign to support parents in making an informed decision to ensure their daughters get the vaccine and get protected …
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The national civil society will campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Irish constitution ahead of the referendum. Together for Yes has united pro-repeal groups from across Ireland, including …
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Volunteering teams will be out in force in local towns selling daffodils, pins, socks and more. The goal is to turn Ireland yellow and selfies are encouraged to spread the …
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Celebrations are continuing all day in Donegal as young and old mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st.

This year, World Down Syndrome Day focusing on #WhatIBringToMyCommunity and one …
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‘A Fresh Start for Women’ is a WISE (Women’s Integration, Skills & Employment) Project taking place in the Clanree Hotel on Thursday 22nd March from 10am to 1pm.

The event …
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The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

There is a …
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We have a sneak peak at the hit show before the curtains open tonight. From the colourful stage design, authentic costuming, and action-packed scenes, it’s clear that anyone with a …
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This year, World Down Syndrome Day focusing on #WhatIBringToMyCommunity and highlighting how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions throughout their lives, whether in schools, workplaces, living …
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World Down Syndrome Day is being celebrated in great ways everywhere today – and it’s the perfect day to take a few moments to watch this heartwarming video.

50 …
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An eggciting event is coming to Letterkenny this month as the Town Park will host one of the famous family Easter Egg Hunts.

Go Visit Letterkenny is working with Cadbury …
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Donegal County Museum in Letterkenny will host a Modern Day Manners event with Noel Cunningham on Friday 23rd March 2018 at 7.30pm.

As a TV3 host and Harvey’s Point hotelier, …
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The voice of local singer Katie McCarthy’s rang out through Letterkenny to open the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday. Thanks to a video filmed by her proud father, Katie’s take on …
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The Ireland’s Got Talent live semi-finals kick off this week on TV3, and while many familiar faces impressed in the auditions, it’s down to sensational Donegal farmer Martin McGuinness to …
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Do you remember the formidable woman who was running around Ireland for the RNLI? This week, Mary Nolan Hickey has reached her fundraising target of €20,000. But, of course, she won’t …
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This week I had a wonderful opportunity to visit the Shandon Hotel & Spa to celebrate the opening of the new Marbles Restaurant.

I had never stayed at the …
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