6 years ago
Action needed over frightening increase of sexual violence in Donegal, says Thoiba Ahmed
Ms Ahmed, who is running for a council seat in Letterkenny, said awareness of sexual violence and education must be consistent and supported by the government.
Her calls come as …
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6 years ago
Young Letterkenny man becomes Donegal’s latest Lotto winner
A young Donegal man is celebrating winning a cool €1 million from Saturday night’s winning Lotto Plus 1 draw.
Odhran Doherty, aged 23 from the Glebe in …
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6 years ago
Shock and sadness following death of Áine Friel, aged 28
The Fanad community is in mourning today following the sad passing of Áine Friel.
Ms Friel, who was an inspirational and popular local woman, died on Sunday at the age …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman honoured by NI Ambulance Service
The Lifford native, who is a Community Paramedic in Castlederg, was honoured at the first ever NIAS Staff Recognition Awards Ceremony.
Caroline’s colleagues had nominated her for her outstanding service to …
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6 years ago
Super Jessica scoops Magician of the Year
It’s not often that a magician is stunned, but Jessica Harkin was amazed to claim the prize alongside Burtonport’s Dylan Murray in the International Runway Achievers and Recognition Awards on …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman is India-bound in the hope of helping street children
Catherine Devine is taking a career break from her role at the Irish Independent this summer to visit Asia, where she will spend three months in Calcutta with the Hope …
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6 years ago
Call in for a cuppa at the Little Angels coffee morning!
All are welcome to come and enjoy a fantastic spread of food in aid of three worthy local causes.
The event, running from 10.30am – 2pm, will support the three …
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6 years ago
Events: Hoteliers celebrate in style at the Donegal IHF Ball
The annual event is a glamourous celebration of the local hospitality industry and a chance for friends, colleagues and industry figures to catch up and look forward to the year …
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6 years ago
Meet the four Donegal women aiming to bring new voices to local council
Eimer Friel, Bernie Moran, Evelyn Sweeney and Michelle McKenna have all been confirmed as candidates across four electoral areas in the local elections this May.
The four dynamic women, who …
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6 years ago
Gysling family make ‘life-changing’ decision to sell Harvey’s Point
Donegal hoteliers Deirdre McGlone and Marc Gysling have today announced that they are stepping back from Harvey’s Point to focus on family life.
The iconic hotel on the shores of …
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6 years ago
Events: Gabrielle’s glamourous ball is a great success!
Glitz and glam, generosity and great craic was the order of the night when Donegal social diarist Gabrielle McMonagle hosted her 10th fundraising ball last weekend.
Over 400 people flocked …
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6 years ago
Donegal midwife Philomena Canning has passed away
Independent midwife and rights campaigner Philomena Sarah Canning has passed away at the age of 59.
The Glenvar native died peacefully on Friday night at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital Dublin. She …
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6 years ago
Brave woman injured in horrific holiday fall gets an uplifting boost
An inspirational woman who is making great strides in her mission to walk again has received an outpouring of support from the Donegal community this week.
Anita Jackson, aged 42, …
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6 years ago
Happy volunteers out to turn Donegal yellow this Daffodil Day
The bright flower bundles are ready, the pins are prepped and the smiles will be free today for Daffodil Day 2019.
Volunteers will be taking to the streets across Donegal …
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6 years ago
Colour Me Calm: How Maeve inspires meditation through art
This Sunday will see Wholegreen on Church Lane in Letterkenny host an event with a difference called ‘Creative Meditation’.
Letterkenny woman and psychotherapist Maeve Peoples will be hosting this unique …
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6 years ago
Unique event to share untold stories of Irish women in the UK
Donegal County Museum is hosting an insightful talk this week on ‘Irish Women on the Move:’ Examining the Histories of Migrants to Britain in the 20th Century
The talk will …
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6 years ago
Why Sinead is a cut above the rest!
Sinead Shiels, aged 10, is about to get her biggest haircut yet in a sponsored challenge for the High Five for Conall fund.
The 4th class schoolgirl was only too …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman champions unity against hate following terror attacks
Thoiba Ahmed, an Independent local election candidate for Letterkenny, is calling for unity against hate in the wake of the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Thoiba is …
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6 years ago
Snow alert for Donegal this St. Patrick’s weekend
A Status Yellow snow and ice alert has been issued for Donegal this Friday night. It’s snow joke either, as forecasters predict accumulations of up to 3cm and accumulations are likely …
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6 years ago
Everything we’re looking forward to learning at Women’s Inspire Donegal
Business owners and marketing mavens are in for a treat when the Women’s Inspire Network Spring Seminar makes its way to Donegal on April 10th.
Set in Harvey’s Point, the conference …
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6 years ago
Remembrance service for babies in Letterkenny
A special Interdenominational Service of Remembrance will be held in Letterkenny this month for those who have suffered the loss of a baby.
The ceremony is for those who have …
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6 years ago
Events: The She Said Club celebrates self-care at the Shandon
The She Said Club podcast sisterhood visited the Shandon Hotel on Saturday 9th March to celebrate theme of “Nourish to Flourish”. Health, mental wellness and business were big topics of …
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6 years ago
Extraordinary Donegal doctor honoured in women’s portrait series
A leading physician and epidemiologist from Mountcharles is one of eight extraordinary women being celebrated by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland this week.
A portrait of Dr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy …
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6 years ago
How computing legend Kay McNulty helped change the world
Creeslough native Kay McNulty, who was one of the very first computer programmers in the world, is featured in a new book launched today. What have the Irish ever done for …
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6 years ago
Events: Dublin fash pack savours Donegal style
Magee 1866 tweed and Lough Eske Castle hotel joined forces for a night of Donegal-centric style in the company of leading names in Irish fashion.
The event took place on …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman convicted for animal welfare offences
A woman from Drumkeen has been fined €100 and ordered to pay €725.08 to the ISPCA to cover veterinary costs after she was convicted of failing to provide sufficient food …
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6 years ago
Pioneering Donegal businesswoman to be honoured on International Women’s Day
Killygordan native Bridget Desmond originated Shirt Stitching in Claudy and established the first of the famous Desmond’s shirt factories.
Born in 1862, Bridget settled in Claudy in Derry and married John Desmond.
6 years ago
Relief and sadness as Donegal midwife wins HSE settlement
Independent midwife Philomena Canning, who is seriously ill with terminal cancer, has settled her case with the HSE.
Last week the Glenvar women called on the HSE to settle the …
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6 years ago
Women’s Inspire: The mum and daughter duo sharing a little piece of Donegal in Dublin
Shop owners Carol and Linda-Mae Meagle love to showcase some of the best of the north west in the city.
Nestled in the heart of Dublin, their Donegal Shop is a treasure …
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6 years ago
‘We need change’ – Women’s Day event to examine balance in local politics
This year’s International Women’s Day Theme is ‘Balance for Better’. It is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world.
On Thursday 7th March in Letterkenny Library …
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6 years ago
Spark joy and support the ‘High 5 for Conall’ communion wear event
Letterkenny Babies is hosting a Communion Wear Event on Friday 8th March, 7-8pm in Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny.
All money raised from the sale of an extensive range of Communion …
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6 years ago
Meet OJ – the cute pup with a wonderful ‘tale’
In fact, little OJ’s arrival was anticipated long before he was born. Now he has a big life ahead of him as he trains to be an Irish Guide Dog …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman battles to bring down barriers facing people with disabilities
Wheelchair user Vicky Matthew from Ballyshannon dreams of furthering her education by attending college.
But a lack of bus transports is holding her back.
Vicky lives on disability allowance and …
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6 years ago
Donegal has the lowest female representation in council – report
Donegal has been revealed to have the highest level of gender imbalance in local council.
A new CSO report found that 8.1% of Donegal County Councillors are female. This represents …
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6 years ago
Farmer Charlie collects his €500K Lotto winnings
An 84-year-old retired Donegal farmer and cancer survivor has picked up a EuroMillions Plus winning cheque for €500,000 from National Lottery headquarters.
Charlie Meehan from Manorcunningham was one of two EuroMillions …
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6 years ago
How Daffodil Day helps make a difference at the most difficult times
On average, 1,050 people in Donegal are diagnosed with cancer annually. Funds raised at Daffodil Day supports lifesaving cancer research and care services, making life more comfortable for patients and …
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6 years ago
Mulroy Woods sweeps the board in top hotel awards
Excitement is at an all time high at Mulroy Woods Hotel as they pick up a series of top Irish Hotel Award nominations.
Not only that, but the Milford hotel …
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6 years ago
Donegal girl brings home All-Ireland Dancing Championships title
Emily Colangelo is the pride of Dungloe this week after claiming the 2019 All Ireland Irish Dancing Championship at the INEC in Killarney.
The 14-year-old competed against 220 dancers from around the world …
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6 years ago
Backed by Majella: Why these young entrepreneurs got a celebrity boost!
Majella O’Donnell has shown why there are 50 reasons to think about positive mental health.
The broadcaster and mental health advocate was so impressed by a new book created by …
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6 years ago
American family hopes to find long lost relatives in Donegal
A family in America have launched a search to find their long-lost relatives ahead of a trip to South Donegal this year.
The Devers, (originally Diver), have traced their family …
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6 years ago
Sinéad Stewart aims to make women’s voices heard in local council
Inishowen native Sinéad Stewart has announced that she will be running for election this May.
Stewart, who is from Burnfoot and lives in Buncrana, has been endorsed by Thomas Pringle …
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6 years ago
Donegal parents warned about horrifying ‘suicide game’
Gardai have issued a warning over a ‘game’ on social media which challenges people to self-harm.
The game is called ‘Momo’ and targets both children and vulnerable people via Facebook …
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6 years ago
Christina creates a blissful retreat to set us on a path to wellness
Ahead of the Live Well: Reset Me retreat at the Shandon Hotel this March, co-ordinator Christina Murray-McEleney tells us how self-care is the key to coping in this stressful world:
6 years ago
Donegal woman inspires hometown to help combat period poverty
Period poverty is a silent struggle that many women are forced to deal with every month.
It may be something that is often taken for granted, but the expense of …
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6 years ago
Events: Sally Murphy shares the art of storytelling
What’s your story?
That’s the question communications consultant Sally Murphy challenged local women in business to answer at today’s meet-up.
As the founder of Murphy Communication, Sally is a creative …
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6 years ago
Patrick Gildea Hairdressing lead the way with suicide awareness training
The team at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing are no strangers to self-development and educational training, however they took it one step further last week and participated in the SafeTALK alertness training …
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6 years ago
Myrtle and Alan’s Chernobyl collection breaks records!
Ramelton couple Myrtle and Alan Doherty have pulled off another hugely successful charity drive in aid of the Vesnova children’s orphanage in Belarus.
The appeal, now its eighth year, focused on …
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6 years ago
Don’t be a fool for love: Gardaí issue warning over online dating
Valentine’s Day may be all about love, but gardaí are taking a hard line against romance scams today.
An increased number of Irish people have fallen victim to money grabbing …
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6 years ago
Events: A healthy morning in the Salt Caves at Pontemed Clinic
The Pontemed health clinic in Letterkenny opened its doors on Tuesday 12th February for a ‘Women’s Health’ morning full of talks, demonstrations and informative insights into their specialised services.
Pontemed …
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6 years ago
Former Rose of Tralee eyes seat in European Parliament
Businesswoman and former Rose of Tralee winner Maria Walsh has confirmed she is seeking the Fine Gael nomination to contest the European elections in the Midlands/North-West Constituency.
Maria (31), who …
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