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Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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Donegal Farmer’s Wife Jade shines a light on miscarriage 8 years ago

Donegal Farmer’s Wife Jade shines a light on miscarriage

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Buncrana woman Jade Doherty has set up a blog called The Farmers Wife to chronicle her move from town life to rural pastures.

The 31-year-old mum, her husband Gavin, and …
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Watch: Super fit Fiona is ready for The Race 8 years ago

Watch: Super fit Fiona is ready for The Race

The agile Dental Hygienist is a member of Rosses AC and is no stranger to fitness challenges.

This is her first attempt at The Race, which is a gruelling 24 …
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Donegal beauty therapists wanted to help cancer patients feel better 8 years ago

Donegal beauty therapists wanted to help cancer patients feel better

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The Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) programme is a fun volunteering opportunity for people in the beauty industry. Volunteers host pamper workshops for women to improve the wellbeing and self-confidence of women …
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Young Donegal artist Rachel wins a Junior Painter Award 8 years ago

Young Donegal artist Rachel wins a Junior Painter Award

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Rachel Foster-McDaid, Age 8, from St Francis NS in Barnesmore, Co. Donegal has been chosen as one of Ireland’s best young painters for her entry to the Sightsavers Junior Painters …
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Social and Enterprise Course launches for Donegal women 8 years ago

Social and Enterprise Course launches for Donegal women

Are you a woman who is interested in developing your skills to work in your community?

Interested in developing and supporting services for the good of your area?

Then An …
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Cup Cakes from the Castle 8 years ago

Cup Cakes from the Castle

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Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel are preparing for an event that has become a strong highlight on the calendar of fashion and food lovers.

The annual Cup Cake Fantasy Charity Show …
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Anna Hennessy has a triple triumph at the National Swimming Championships 8 years ago

Anna Hennessy has a triple triumph at the National Swimming Championships

Anna, aged 17, came home with two gold and one silver medal following the event at Stewarts Sports Centre in Palmerstown, Dublin on Saturday 25th February.

Anna outswam her competition …
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How about pancakes topped with some goodwill? 8 years ago

How about pancakes topped with some goodwill?

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The Happy Camper Cafe at Cooneys in Letterkenny are hosting a special Pancake Tuesday event in aid of iCAN Ireland. iCAN is a volunteer and parent lead network who help …
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Events: Bridal parties assemble for the Team Bride Wedding Workshop 8 years ago

Events: Bridal parties assemble for the Team Bride Wedding Workshop

Donegal Woman’s own Bridal expert Carina Monteith led the way as leader of the team, guiding Donegal brides through expert tutorials on all aspects of the big day.

The Shellbridge …
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Daniel O’Donnell to appear at grand New York gala 8 years ago

Daniel O’Donnell to appear at grand New York gala

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The internationally-known singer, performer, author and philanthropist will join the special event on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Astoria World Manor in Queens, New York.

The New York Mary From …
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Review: Putting StrongSexyHair through the endurance test
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Review: Putting StrongSexyHair through the endurance test

 The new Strong Sexy collection from SexyHair was launched this year to cater to the girls who want to bring strength back to every part of their image. We put the …
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10 pictures that prove why Narin Beach is one of Ireland’s best 8 years ago

10 pictures that prove why Narin Beach is one of Ireland’s best

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TripAdvisor has just named the top beaches in the world as voted for by millions of travellers, with one Donegal beach earning a place in the top 10 in Ireland.


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Aiveen Lavery: How women can overcome barriers in sport 8 years ago

Aiveen Lavery: How women can overcome barriers in sport

Aiveen Lavery is a Chartered Physiotherapist at JT Physiotherapy and Reformer Pilates, Letterkenny and Derry. Aiveen has always been a keen sportsperson and currently plays for the Derry City Senior …
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Donegal father and son win national search for TV campaign 8 years ago

Donegal father and son win national search for TV campaign

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ŠKODA Ireland have used the rugged Inishowen landscape as the backdrop for their sponsorship of ‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’ Series Two, which is hitting TV screens next month …
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Singer Chelsea wins dream chance to perform with her idol 8 years ago

Singer Chelsea wins dream chance to perform with her idol

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Dunfanaghy girl Chelsea Evans, aged 12, was announced as the winner of a Facebook competition and will now get to sing alongside her idol Lisa, the Glaswegian star who has …
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PJs at school? Donegal woman Teresa Heeney says it’s okay for one day! 8 years ago

PJs at school? Donegal woman Teresa Heeney says it’s okay for one day!

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National Pyjama Day 2017 takes place in creches and preschools nationwide on Friday 3rd March.

Teresa Heeney from Ballybofey, the CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, has thanked the 50,000 children …
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Roisin sets big goals as she builds up for the big 5-0 8 years ago

Roisin sets big goals as she builds up for the big 5-0

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She is marking a special birthday year in her life by taking on a huge personal goal and a challenge to help others. This October, Roisin will be travelling to …
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Donegal dolls hope to make it big in New York 8 years ago

Donegal dolls hope to make it big in New York

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Donegal based company Lottie Dolls has been nominated in the prestigious 2017 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) also known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry.

Lottie has been …
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Sanity saving tips to get your baby to sleep 8 years ago

Sanity saving tips to get your baby to sleep

Emma’s first book Go To Sleep You Little BLEEP! is a guide to baby sleep solutions for babies from 0 to 23 months old. The book offers practical methods to encourage babies …
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Megan makes History with Ireland’s best Leaving Cert result 8 years ago

Megan makes History with Ireland’s best Leaving Cert result

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Megan recently received the news that she had achieved first place in Ireland out of 8,752 students who took higher level History in the Leaving Certificate 2016.

On Friday 10 …
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It’s going to be raining Donegal women! 8 years ago

It’s going to be raining Donegal women!

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The Swilly Group team are taking to the skies on April 1st for a thrilling Tandem Sky Dive from 13,000ft.

The nine women in the team are Tracy McVeigh, Demi McVeigh, …
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Is Donegal’s Ciaran the most romantic man in Ireland? 8 years ago

Is Donegal’s Ciaran the most romantic man in Ireland?

Flowers, chocolates and jewellery are usually the typical gifts from the other half, but Ciaran Kelly from Termon surprised his girlfriend Niamh Watson with the experience of a lifetime in …
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Mothers of Arranmore host a big event to say a ‘wee thank you’ 8 years ago

Mothers of Arranmore host a big event to say a ‘wee thank you’

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This event on Saturday February 18th is an exciting highlight on the calendar of a group of Arranmore women and is a big talking point among the islanders. Live music, …
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They’re official! Gary and Aine make big announcement 8 years ago

They’re official! Gary and Aine make big announcement

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Donegal man Gary and Aine from Meath, one of the favourite couples ever on First Dates Ireland, have just been revealed as ‘Facebook Official’.

The news was announced by RTE2 …
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Victory for campaigners as new radiotherapy centre opens 8 years ago

Victory for campaigners as new radiotherapy centre opens

The Centre aims to cater for a population of approx. 0.5 million people, including approximately 110,000 people from the Republic of Ireland and mainly patients from Donegal.

Speaking at the …
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There’s something about Harvey’s 8 years ago

There’s something about Harvey’s

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Harvey’s Point Hotel has been a favourite lovers’ retreat for decades as the picturesque setting on the shores of Lough Eske has provided a special place for love to flourish.

Hotelier …
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Are you off to see The Wizard? Here’s a sneak peek of the show 8 years ago

Are you off to see The Wizard? Here’s a sneak peek of the show

The Wizard of Oz is the latest production from the Letterkenny Musical Society which is coming to the stage this month.

From 28 February – 4 March audiences will be …
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EVENTS: Sparkling bride’s day out at McGettigans Hotel 8 years ago

EVENTS: Sparkling bride’s day out at McGettigans Hotel

It was the perfect opportunity for future brides to view the chandelier-lit ballroom fully set for a wedding and enjoy afternoon tea and unlimited Prosecco.

The event was filled with …
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Art Parkinson bags a BAFTA! 8 years ago

Art Parkinson bags a BAFTA!

Donegal actor Art Parkinson is adding another accolade to his collection after his movie won a BAFTA award.

The 70th annual BAFTA Film Awards ceremony took place last night in the Royal …
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The cutest canine couples are looking for forever homes 8 years ago

The cutest canine couples are looking for forever homes

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The charity is making a very specific and very touching request by looking to give four pairs of Golden Retrievers a forever home.

The middle-aged dogs cannot be separated from their …
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Get an eyeful of the new Kylie specs coming to Donegal 8 years ago

Get an eyeful of the new Kylie specs coming to Donegal

Pop sensation and style icon Kylie Minogue shows she has a real eye for fashion as she unveils her first ever eyewear collection, exclusive to Specsavers.

A stunning combination of …
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Watch: Terrifying moment Donegal mum’s charger goes up in smoke 8 years ago

Watch: Terrifying moment Donegal mum’s charger goes up in smoke

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The Ramelton woman had a terrible fright on Wednesday morning when charging her iPhone 6 using an in-car USB attachment and it suddenly overheated and went up in smoke.

“It’s …
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WATCH: A hilarious swipe at adverts for women 8 years ago

WATCH: A hilarious swipe at adverts for women

Calorie counting, laughing for no reason and stroking our freshly-shaved legs is sometimes all we seem to do in the world of advertising.

When you bring the busy woman, the …
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Oncology services return to Letterkenny – but questions remain 8 years ago

Oncology services return to Letterkenny – but questions remain

It has been confirmed that normal medical oncology services have resumed at Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Donegal cancer patients were having to travel to Galway in the past month due to the suspension …
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Are you the winner of a Valentine’s meal at Castle Grove? 8 years ago

Are you the winner of a Valentine’s meal at Castle Grove?

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To celebrate the debut of the Delights of Castle Grove County House column on Donegal Daily and to mark the special occasion of Valentine’s Day, we are bringing you a …
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Relay for Life gains global attention 8 years ago

Relay for Life gains global attention

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As the countdown continues to this year’s Donegal Relay for Life its impact on a global scale can be gauged by the confirmation that a group from the United States …
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14 Valentine’s specials for lovers in Letterkenny 8 years ago

14 Valentine’s specials for lovers in Letterkenny

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Cupid is set to strike Letterkenny this weekend until Valentine’s Day on Tuesday the 14th. This means that restaurants and businesses are putting on some tempting special offers to help …
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Human rights fears of Donegal women under scrutiny by the UN 8 years ago

Human rights fears of Donegal women under scrutiny by the UN

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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission published a report scrutinising Irish women’s rights and equality which highlighted a number of areas of discrimination against women.

Donegal women shared their …
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First-look at Donegal actress Amybeth in major Netflix drama 8 years ago

First-look at Donegal actress Amybeth in major Netflix drama

The first-look trailer of Anne, starring Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty, has been released to global audiences yesterday.

The highly anticipated new dramatic television series is an adaptation of the hugely popular Anne …
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What do you know about the women of 1916? 8 years ago

What do you know about the women of 1916?

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The Mná 1916Women 1916 exhibition will be on display at the County Museum, in Letterkenny until Thursday, 30th March 2017.

Visitors to the exhibition can explore this remarkable variety …
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Little Leona’s heart-rending delays 8 years ago

Little Leona’s heart-rending delays

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Karen Gainfort from Kilmacrennan was told by Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin that there was no bed available this week for her daughter Leona to get the vital heart procedure …
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BUMBLEance day for ‘Brave little sunshine’ Órán 8 years ago

BUMBLEance day for ‘Brave little sunshine’ Órán

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Xperia Hair & Beauty in Glencar Letterkenny are holding a fundraising weekend on Friday 10th – Saturday 11th February in memory of a brave Donegal boy.

Little Órán Nibbs (7) from Trentagh …
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Joanne’s dreams for a greener future 8 years ago

Joanne’s dreams for a greener future

Joanne Butler has been working hard in the community gardens around Donegal these past four years, showing people how to grow their own food, live sustainably and to look after …
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Big plans and hopes to honour the wishes of Brid Carr 8 years ago

Big plans and hopes to honour the wishes of Brid Carr

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Women of Donegal will be out in force running and walking the RunDonegal Women’s 5K this April to support a local charity for women.

The annual event will be held …
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Lucinda takes the top spot at the Northwest Throwdown 8 years ago

Lucinda takes the top spot at the Northwest Throwdown

Lucinda took the first place in her category at the Northwest Throwdown tournament last weekend in Derry.

The tournament attracts some of the top CrossFit athletes in Ireland, who showcase their …
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Celebrity wedding flashmob video gets +1million hits! 8 years ago

Celebrity wedding flashmob video gets +1million hits!

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The video was taken at the wedding of Daniel O Donnell’s niece Patricia Doogan and her fiancée Neil Swan on Friday, Feb 3rd. St. Mary’s Church in Kincasslagh came alive with a …
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Watch: Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl half-time show 8 years ago

Watch: Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl half-time show

Lady Gaga wowed the crowd with an explosive thirteen-minute set. She took the opportunity to make a political statement with her opening song of Woody Guthrie’s civil rights anthem This …
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Making a difference to 10,000 young lives 8 years ago

Making a difference to 10,000 young lives

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Lorraine is the Regional Director of the Donegal Youth Service, which means she manages all projects across the county designed to improve young people’s lives.

She has spent almost 20 …
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Fr-fr-freezing February weather on the way 8 years ago

Fr-fr-freezing February weather on the way

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The first month of 2017 brought some of the mildest temperatures in a decade to Donegal, but temperatures are set to plummet this weekend as the weather takes a dramatic turn.


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All well and good in Donegal Town 8 years ago

All well and good in Donegal Town

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Donegal Town is set to become the first ever Positive Wellness Community in Ireland. This achievement is all down to the enthusiasm and drive of the local Cycle Against Suicide …
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