The North West Women in Farming group are celebrating their first year with an open event in Letterkenny.
The 2018 North West Women in Farming Big Get-together will be held in …
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Donegal Together For Yes will welcome the National Get Together For Yes Roadshow to Letterkenny this Wednesday evening, May 16th at Dillons Hotel, 7pm.
This is part of a …
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Anita Ní Bhaoill from Burtonport, who now lives in Dublin, has a healthy one-year-old son named Conor who doctors did not believe would survive to birth.
Anita and her …
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A Donegal hotel has decided to cancel a royal wedding themed event after complaints from some members of the public.
The Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana has planned to host …
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The controversial Libertys Nightclub has been removed this morning after many protests over claims of its ‘sexist’ and ‘misogynistic’ message.
The billboard and Facebook advert was a golf-themed advert depicting a …
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This large billboard appeared in Buncrana this week promoting Libertys Nightclub with a golf themed image and slogan, referring to the 2018 Irish Open this summer.
A ’19th Hole’ is a …
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Pro-life speakers advocating for the 8th amendment to be retained will feature at an information evening and Q&A session in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Monday 14th of May at 8pm.
Fresh figures have found that 388 women in Donegal travelled to the UK for an abortion between 2012 and 2016.
According to the UK Department of Health and Social Care, …
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Thousands of people across Donegal are expected to wake up and walk in the tenth annual Darkness Into Light for Pieta House this Saturday morning.
The fundraising and awareness event …
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Ten talented designers and makers have this week celebrated many achievements on their final day of training with Creative Coast Donegal and the Design and Craft Council of Ireland (DCCI).
The variety show entitled ‘Yes!’ will be held at The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday 11th May from 9pm.
The event is designed to be an entertaining night, all …
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Nineteen local GPs in the anti-abortion group have spoken out about how the eighth affects their duty of care to their patients – both mother and baby. The doctors say …
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Lisa has graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF) at a ceremony held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on 30 April.
The comprehensive two-year course, which is …
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Catriona Rodgers from Dungloe is hosting a fundraising event today (Wednesday 9th May) that promises to be great craic for a vital cause.
The Donegal woman has dedicated herself to …
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Members of the pro-choice group featured prominently in the New York Times as the polling day for the Referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment approaches on 25th May.
The opinion piece …
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The JCI Donegal Outstanding Young Person Awards 2018 brought together leaders in the business, community and cultural sectors who have made remarkable achievements.
The awards served to recognise individuals …
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Saturday’s Baby Bump Painting Event at New Beginnings was a wonderful afternoon for local mums and mums-to-be to celebrate themselves and their next big step in life.
There was a …
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Dominique Meehan from Letterkenny received a round of applause on the Late Late Show last night for her brave words for any person who is the victim of rape.
“It …
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This weekend is the final call for people to register to vote and make their vote count in the upcoming referendum on the 8th amendment.
It was revealed this week that …
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Donegal entrepreneur Laura Bonner has hit the big time in Las Vegas this week with her debut gin from the Muff Liquor Co.
The Muff Craft Gin has been chosen as …
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Donegal Sinn Fein Chairperson Cllr Jack Murray says the party is calling on the people of Donegal to vote Yes on May 25th in support of women who need access to …
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Letterkenny woman Nikki Bradley has mastered another daring climb ahead of her record-breaking 4 Peaks challenge attempt this summer.
Adaptive adventurer Nikki is known to tackle all types of terrains …
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The rise in manipulative anti-abortion advertisements on social media has been labelled as ‘Trump-style’ tactics ahead of the 8th amendment referendum.
A number of sponsored Facebook adverts have been targetting …
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The latest development in the CervicalCheck controversy has revealed that attempts were made to keep Vicky Phelan’s case confidential, but she rejected these moves.
The Limerick mother of two settled …
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A body has been found in outside Sligo town in the search for missing woman Natalia Karaczyn.
Search teams have confirmed the finding of a body, which has not yet been formally identified, …
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating why at least 206 women received a delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer under the CervicalCheck programme.
It is claimed the audit found that half …
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The parents of 23-month-old baby Alfie Evans have announced that he has passed away, five days after his life support was withdrawn.
The Liverpool tot had an undiagnosed brain condition …
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A special ceremony will be held in Letterkenny this evening for anyone who wishes to show their support for baby Alfie Evans.
A prayer meeting and blue balloon release are …
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Stylish ladies from all over Donegal gathered at the Waterfront Hotel on Thursday 29th April to see the latest SS18 styles and raise money for a worthwhile cause.
The main …
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Delicious treats, copious amounts of caffeine and an innovative business setting were the perfect blend for the ‘Let’s Meet for a Coffee’ event organised by Evelyn Mc Glynn. The marketing …
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April spring showers are going to make way for sunny May days – according to our most famous weather-forecasting postman.
Glenfin man Michael Gallagher may have retired from his postal …
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A stellar list of guests and fashion brands have joined the line-up for the Spring into Summer Fashion Show in the Waterfront Hotel Dungloe. Tickets are in hot demand and will only be available at the door on …
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The Miss Donegal pageant has launched a search for candidates for the 2018 competition.
Winners of the regional titles take on an important role: becoming an ambassador for the county …
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Medical professionals in Donegal have come out in support of both sides: ‘Donegal Doctors for Yes’ have said the Eighth Amendment restricts them from carrying out their duty of care …
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Author Dr. Mary Roche visited the Central Library in Letterkenny on Wednesday last to launch a fantastic new booklet developed by Lifestart Services called ‘Babbling Babies Nursery Rhyme and Action Song …
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The Western Trust gratefully received a scenic painting of Shroove Lighthouse from Redcastle artist Tanya after two thoughtful donations from two local women.
Tanya had first donated the painting to Children in Crossfire …
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Kensington Palace has confirmed the birth of the healthy new arrival at 11.01am at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
The newborn weighed 8lbs 7oz, and both are said to be doing …
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The pro-life group are beginning their convoy across the country today in Donegal, with a public debate being held in Letterkenny at 1pm.
Young people from across the country will be …
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Fourteen talented and enthusiastic young Donegal women took part in the Donegal Rose selection event last night at the Central Hotel Donegal Town. After a night of stories, music and …
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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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Thirty years ago, Brigid McGrath won a life-changing £147,059 (punts) – the equivalent of €2 million in today’s money – in the highly anticipated first Lotto draw on Saturday, April 16th …
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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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Gleneely woman Anne Anderson has been busy blogging over the past year to raise awareness of female baldness. Entitled ‘Ms Amazebald’, Anne’s page discusses her life and personal journey with alopecia …
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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 pro-choice organisation will unite local groups who are campaigning to repeal the Eighth and allow abortion care in Ireland. The Donegal launch will hear from leading figures from the …
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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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We’ll be feeling hot hot hot from Thursday to Saturday in Donegal with the arrival of an African air plume that will raise temperatures as high as 20C.
We’ll be …
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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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