Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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Marys from past and present reunited in Dungloe at The Waterfront Hotel for a black-tie event to celebrate special moments from the festival over the years.

Festival winners and Dungloe …
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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women.

We’ve all been in the same situation as this week’s tale. Nobody calls to …
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Mary McGuigan from Kilultan is one of the volunteers who helped restore the WWII EIRE Sign and Navigational Number at the end of St John’s Point.

She recently celebrated her 70th …
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Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women. Her quick snapshots of everyday events have become an enjoyable read for so many …
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From the heights of Ard na Meala in St Johnston, the waters of the Foyle glisten in the distance below and the scene is almost postcard perfect.

For Geraldine McDaid, …
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The hugely successful Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

This series will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.

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We here in Donegal are blessed with expanses of clean sandy shores with breathtaking sea views. We all have a favourite destination and our readers were eager to highlight their favourite …
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A satirical Cork-based agony aunt has revealed what many women around Ireland are thinking – Donegal mens’ accents are seriously seductive.

Ask Audrey, the spoof problem page of the Irish …
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Did you know today was a designated day for smooching? National Kissing Day is observed every year on July 6th, and could give some people a bit of encouragement to …
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Donegal Woman’s Words will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.

It’s a chance to take a quiet moment out and enjoy a story, poem or another …
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Donegal has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (we may be biased) and it’s something we love to celebrate.

The county has countless hidden hideaways along the Wild …
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The beautiful country house outside Letterkenny is set to become a feast of fruits and fun this weekend from 1pm-5pm.

Here’s hoping the sun shines on the gorgeous grounds, where …
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Gone are the days when only men purchased/knew anything about cars and now we see a large proportion of the customers to our showroom are women who are taking test …
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Aine, from Bridgend, was visiting the hillfort with her family when a small coloured stone in the wall caught her eye.

The rock was inscribed with a date, an angel …
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If you’re looking for a new way to explore a Donegal historical highlight at weekends, community group Moving Mevagh Forward will be providing weekend guided tours of the interior of …
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Here at La Maison we know that our sunny days might be few and far between even during the summer so we should be embrace these fleeting moments. Sunshine is …
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Olivia, a Donegal woman from the Crossroads, has just completed a jog from Dublin to Donegal. She made this 16-day journey to mark one of the toughest roads she has …
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by Callum Lavery

The votes are in and the results have been tallied. Over 1,000 readers voted for their favourite eatery to be number one on our list, and what …
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One of the main attractions of moving to Australia was the opportunity to do something completely different and take a break from my career. I loved teaching, a satisfying and …
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The Leaving Cert this year will see a usual imbalance in the number of boys and girls studying STEM subjects – 94% of candidates studying Engineering are male, 84% of …
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Here, Lauren sends a message home from her adventures in China to describe her new life as a teacher and to share insightful tips about what she’s learned on this …
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We want you to know that whatever happens there are lots of options available to you.  Even if you mix up your algebra with your aurals.

First things first …
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Relationships end, it’s a part of life. If they break down in our personal life, we always have the option to end the relationship or at least have a break. …
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A young family who moved to Arranmore Island on a whim are looking forward to their first summer on the island with many exciting plans.

Sam McGowan, 30, and her …
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Danielle’s Stardustbelle blog has been nominated for three awards in the 2017 Irish Beauty Blog Awards.

She will be competing against Ireland’s biggest influencers in her categories – Best Design …
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Ladies, this question has been submitted by lovely reader, who runs her own small business from her kitchen table without a dedicated office…. What a great question, because, really it …
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Nikki, aged 25, embarked on the journey of a lifetime after graduating last year when she and a friend set off across the world. Here, she tells Donegal Woman about …
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With my Dublin days almost at an end, and Donegal days fast approaching with my impending move home, I’ve been so excited to compile a list of my must return …
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What motoring advice do you need from the expert team? Tell them!

A number of weeks ago we were approached by Donegal Woman about coming on board as the …
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The North West Yoga Festival is a celebration of yoga in Donegal, Derry and the North West of Ireland. It will be a gathering of teachers and students for an …
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With girls visiting from Dublin, I left Letterkenny and made my way along the Wild Atlantic Way, this time, heading for Gweedore. I checked into a Bunbeg Guest House and …
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Sharon Clarke’s father passed away John Boyle 12 days after her wedding, which was held in the small chapel of the Donegal Hospice following a last-minute change of plan.

The …
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“I only heard the story myself in January from my granny” Aisling told Rachel White of Donegal Woman. The Finn Valley College student, currently in 2nd year, was surprised to say …
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Weeks after it was first released, 13 Reasons Why is still the TV show on everyone’s lips.  The Netflix original production which is based on a book of the …
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If you love interior design, chances are you love all the interiors and property TV shows, you pour over interior design magazines and if you are like us, you might …
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Over the Easter holidays, I had the pleasure of checking out the Backstage Bar and Grill at the Century Complex, Letterkenny.

A little too old to make use of …
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Summer has finally arrived.  People are dusting down the barbeques, getting excited about holidays and are enjoying the better weather (fingers crossed).

The summer is fantastic but there might be …
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When we’re out and about exploring Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way there is usually a need for a pit-stop for coffee. Thankfully there has been a burst of cute mobile cafes …
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Sarah Allan is a 21-year-old student of languages at NUI Galway. Last year she left her Donegal home to improve her languages on the continent through au pairing and Erasmus. …
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Anne Harkin is a local woman who has adopted a new nickname for a new project – MsAmazebald. She has been living with alopecia for more than 20 years, and …
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Anne Blake and Claire Mc Donough from La Maison are recognised as two of the top Interior Designers in the North West. We specialise in Residential, Holiday Homes and Commercial …
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Wild Atlantic Way wandering brought me on an adventure to Murder Hole Beach, just 10 minutes from Downings.

Having seen multiple photos and articles featuring Murder Hole Beach over the …
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Shauna Scanlon is a 25-year-old English teacher from Ballybofey. She has spent the last three years working in Glasgow, Scotland but has recently emigrated to Australia. Here, Shauna shares …
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When choosing a day trip in Donegal, I’ve recently tried my best to travel roads I’ve never before taken. It’s sometimes hard to believe that over my 27 years, there …
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