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There are just two weeks left until one of Donegal’s biggest beauty events of the year, and tickets are selling fast. As an exclusive treat for Donegal Woman readers, we …
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Fans of international bestselling author Lorna Byrne are looking forward to her special event at the Clanree Hotel this February 28th.

The Dublin-born mother of four is said to …
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Chloe Boyle and Aimee Gallagher, pupils from Abbey Vocational School, have been named regional finalists in the 2018 Mount Charles Big School Cook Off, progressing to the grand finale in …
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A big community effort last weekend saw a 40ft lorry being packed full of donations from Donegal to improve the lives of hundreds of special needs children. From nappies, children’s clothes, toiletries …
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Today (Monday) marks the tenth anniversary of Anam Cara, an all-island organisation which provides support services to bereaved parents.

Launched in Donegal in 2008, Anam Cara’s model is peer support, …
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Thursday, 22nd February 2018 is going to be ‘Tea & Cake Day’ – a sweet opportunity for everyone to make a difference locally.

If you make a great cuppa and …
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The brave Letterkenny man passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Thursday, 1st February.

Michael, aged 40, was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer late last year.

The married …
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Catriona McEleney and Agnes Doherty are launching a new siblings’ group at iCARE this month to focus on the experiences of the brothers and sisters of children with special needs.

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LOCO Media, established by Donegal woman April McManus, presents the LOCO Beauty Bash this February, and we have an exclusive competition for Donegal Woman readers to win free tickets! Check …
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A Donegal man found a bottle washed up on a beach near his home six years after it had been thrown into a river in Indiana, USA, by Lt. Michael …
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Convoy schoolgirl Mikaela Breen will be starting her road to recovery after undergoing spinal surgery in the UK today.

The 8-year-old is said to be safe and sound with her …
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The 40-year-old father-of-one from Letterkenny was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer late last year.

A public fundraising drive raised over €167,000 from almost 3,000 donations, which poured in from …
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Love was in the air from the moment couples walked into the foyers of Jackson’s and Villa Rose in Ballybofey. Over two hotels, and two beautiful ballrooms, this year’s wedding …
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced last night the details of the referendum, which will ask the people if they want to delete article 40.3.3 and insert a new clause to enable the …
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The mega jackpot of €4,434,994 was won in the north west on Saturday 13th January 2018.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Daly’s Topaz on the Letterkenny Road in Lifford. …
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The repeal and enable proposal announced by the Cabinet tonight is ‘a clear pathway to ensuring realistic abortion access’, the Abortion Rights Campaign has said.

Following Taoiseach Leo …
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A late Cabinet meeting today has agreed that the question would ask voters to ‘Repeal’ and ‘Enable’. The question will be put to the people on whether they want to Delete …
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After 30 years in the teaching profession, Donegal woman Michelle Ramsay has taken on the role of Principal of the integrated Model PS.

In the historic move, Mrs Ramsay replaces …
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I loved my Leaving Cert as crazy as that sounds, but I did.

I loved being organised, getting into a study routine, being excited for the various events such as …
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It was a happy publication day for our own Woman’s Words columnist Sharon as she released The Abandoned, a gripping crime thriller set in 1950s Dublin.

Published by Bloodhound …
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Pubs across Donegal will be opening their doors this Good Friday after the government reversed the ‘booze ban’ for the first time in almost a century.

Legislation was passed today …
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The charity says that to use images of people with Down syndrome in this debate is “disrespectful” and “is causing a lot of stress to parents”.

A column written by …
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If you have a dog who loves to be the centre of attention and has a cuddly nature then why not get them trained as a therapy dog?

Esther …
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After five years as Ireland’s No. 1 hotel, the Harvey’s Point team are celebrating the success of TripAdvisor’s new Travellers’ Choice winners – the Killarney Park Hotel.

The Travellers’ Choice 2018 list …
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Following a distribution error, it has been found that certain batches of Galaxy Milk Bars and Maltesers Fun Size Bags sold in Ireland could carry a possible presence of Salmonella.

In …
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The woman, named locally as Louise Furey from Glenties, had only arrived in the country on Wednesday last on holiday.

She was along with her long-term boyfriend Sam Bulmer.

Ms …
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Last year, Glenswilly woman Amy Callaghan donned the Donegal sash and did everyone from her home county proud as she bravely advocated positive mental health and staged a jaw-dropping acrobatic …
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Grandad Daniel, who is affectionately known as Wee Daniel, may now be renamed Big Daniel as his new grandson has been given the name as his middle name!

Majella was …
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Alexandra (16) from Claudy, Derry, sadly passed away yesterday at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children surrounded by her family after a five year battle with Ewings Sarcoma.

Alexandra …
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The flower girl Lottie will be released in April 2018, just in time for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Royal Wedding in May.

It’s an important event for the Lottie …
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Majella has shared the happy news today that her daughter Siobhan has given birth to a baby boy.

The new arrival was born last night and Majella was eager to …
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Mary Nolan Hickey is a 65-year-old runner who is taking on her biggest challenge yet by running around the entire coast of the island of Ireland in aid of the RNLI.

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A warning notice shared by the discount store and Dublin Fire Brigade is alerting customers to over-heating dangers detected with the product.

The Heated Hugs is a microwavable teddy in …
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Two national surveys have taken place this week asking Ireland’s TDs and Senators about how they plan to vote in the abortion referendum.

The Irish Times asked the clear question …
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Donegal County Council is urging all members of the public to exercise caution, to take extra care on the roads and to allow extra time for journeys during …
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A charity ball is set to be the perfect night out for couples and friends from across Donegal this February.

On February 10th 2018, Gallagher’s Hotel Letterkenny will host a …
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The Limerick-born musician and mum of three reportedly died in while in London for a recording session.

Dolores and The Cranberries enjoyed worldwide success over the decades and are best …
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A new phishing scam is doing the rounds tricking Netflix users into giving away their credit card details.

The convincing email titled ‘Payment declined’ directs people to a page with …
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Jack Beattie from Raphoe, aged 6, has been drafted into An Garda Síochána to crack down on crime his own special way this year.

Jack is Donegal’s first ‘Little Blue Hero’ to …
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Priority boarding customers (including Plus, Flexi Plus & Family Plus) will be allowed to bring two carry-on bags on the aircraft.

All other customers will still be allowed two bags …
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The National Lottery is today appealing to its players in Co. Donegal to check their numbers after last night’s Lotto jackpot of a mega €4,434,994 was won on a ticket …
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There is much excitement for the release of Sharon Thompson’s ‘The Abandoned’ by leading digital publishers, Bloodhound Books UK on 25th January. You can pre-order ‘The Abandoned’ here: The Abandoned – amazon.co.uk

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Eminem’s ‘Till I Collapse’ topped the list, with another one of his hits, ‘Lose Yourself’, securing third place.

‘Till I Collapse’ has been streamed a massive 399 million times on …
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Aisling founded the popular beauty site in 2006 along with sister Kirstie. Together, they were pioneers at a time when blogging was just beginning to bud in Ireland.

Kirstie shared …
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Met Eireann have raised the alert for foggy conditions today and extended the Status Orange weather warning until Friday.

Lingering fog has created poor visibility for drivers in inland areas, with Letterkenny …
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Local heroes and ordinary people who do extraordinary things in Donegal are being sought as nominees for the People of the Year Awards.

Do you know someone who does extraordinary things that really make …
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One thousand blood transfusions happen in Ireland each week. While only 8% of the population are O NEG it accounts for 15% of usage as it is the universal blood …
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Rosemary Doherty, aged 23, is doing a solo skydive in memory of her mother Eileen Doherty nee Leavey, who passed away last year after a battle with cancer.

Eileen’s anniversary …
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Tesco has put out a recall for a batch of its Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake due to an allergy alert. The wrong cake was placed in the box of a …
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If you fancy a new wardrobe for the new year, here’s a fantastic Friday night out in aid of a great cause!

Say Yes To That Dress …
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