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Do you remember the formidable woman who was running around Ireland for the RNLI? This week, Mary Nolan Hickey has reached her fundraising target of €20,000. But, of course, she won’t …
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Yvonne Richardson (née Jenkins) is seeking information on her grandmother, Ellen Deery (or perhaps Deary), whose family was based in Letterkenny. Ellen’s father, James Deery, was a farmer in the …
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The gorgeous set of twins was born today, with both mum Joanne Gillen and the babies doing very well.

Eamon shared the news on Twitter saying: “Anybody in Clones …
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Ah, Sundays, my favourite day of the week. Sunday walks with mum and Marie, movies with Dad, sibling fights with Dom, and a John Mc Ginley Travel catch-up with my …
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Maria Mc Cormack has had a whirlwind week – but with a little help from friends, she has found the strength to flip around her decision to quit the Happy …
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Up to 10,000 spectators are expected to throng the streets of Bundoran for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade which will take place as usual on March 17th at 3:30pm.

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Shanan Reid-McDaid, aged 18, was viciously assaulted on a night out and left with facial injuries. The Galway student’s online appeal for information was shared nationwide when she posted graphic photos …
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22 teams from 10 schools across the county took part in the competition, which aims to nurture students’ ambitions and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship.

The programme allows students to …
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Figures released by the Law Society Gazette have revealed that there are more female solicitors than male solicitors in Donegal.

For the first time, the Society has revealed the county …
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Company founder Ian Harkin from Ballybofey was in Drumcondra recently to visit the Childvision Centre, Ireland’s only Education Centre for blind and multi-disabled children. 

Mr Harkin discovered how the 150-year-old centre was a remarkable place for …
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Every 3 minutes a person in Ireland get a cancer diagnosis, and in Donegal 986 people were diagnosed with cancer in twelve months. Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland, …
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Maria Mc Cormack from Churchill has announced that she will call time on The Happy Camper at Glenveagh – one of the most iconic pop-up cafes in Donegal.

The colourful …
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As Danielle’s mother Andrea Brannigan prepares for the trial of the accused killer, she said there isn’t a day that goes by that she doesn’t worry about financing the legal battle.

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Donegal actors Sean Ó Baoill, Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Gort an Choirce’s Máirín Dé Buitléir, and Falcarragh actor Pól Penrose were among the partygoers at John Keogh’s Bar & Restaurant and …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network hosted a successful Start-Up Clinic & Exhibition as part of Local Enterprise Week on March 8th.

The AIB-backed event saw entrepreneurs of all careers …
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The Mna na Rosann celebration at CDP na Rosann gave a snapshot into the varied lives of all women, including carers, mothers, businesswomen and women in the community.

The event was organised by …
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Multi award-winning Irish makeup artist Danielle Mahon visited Donegal on Thursday for an exclusive event at McElhinneys. The all-new McElhinneys beauty hall was both a party venue and a classroom …
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International Women’s Day was a great opportunity for Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Letterkenny to host a gathering of ‘girl bosses’ for brunch and inspirational talks.

The popular bar was …
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Fashion, business and blogging were the hot topics this International Women’s Day when Erika Fox of Retro Flame visited Donegal.

The hugely influential Irish blogger delivered a keynote talk at …
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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen are hosting a “Women In Business Brunch” this Thursday the 8th March at 1pm. As it’s International Women’s Day, and Donegal Local Enterprise Week, Warehouse are combining …
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Fashion students at LYIT held an eclectic and inspirational showcase today as part of the DICE 2018 event.

This day is a celebration of the Design, Innovation, Creativity, Enterprise programmes …
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This March 8th will see the establishment of a dedicated support group for local women in black and minority ethnic communities.

The group, to be launched in Letterkenny, was formed …
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A Donegal girl had a magical wish come true when a real Olaf snowman appeared in her garden this week – all thanks to her big brother.

Ella Warner, who …
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After discovering that she was carrying a potentially deadly cancer carrying gene, BrCa 1 in 2005, she made the tough decision to have both of her breasts and both of …
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Redcastle dad Kristian Shortt and his daughter Abbi (aged 5) have teamed up to work on building a monstrous snowman, called Olaf the Second.

Standing at an incredible 14ft …
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This Thursday March 8th will see one of Ireland’s biggest makeup stars visiting McElhinneys of Ballybofey for an expert skincare and masterclass.

Shiseido are delighted to be part of the …
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If you are a woman in Donegal thinking about setting up in business any time soon then 8th March could be one of the most important dates on your entrepreneurial …
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Nurse Bernie McGuigan, who lives in Malahide, Co. Dublin, got the great news that she’d won a place on Winning Streak during a great night out last week.

Bernie was …
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Lisa, from Glenwood Park in Letterkenny, featured on the hit RTÉ show after being surprised by an Operation Transformation crew, who visited her at work.

Lisa is the …
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Met Eireann last night extended the Status Red warning – the highest and most severe level – to all Irish counties. The alert is in effect from Wednesday at 11pm to …
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The ‘Beast from the East’ is set to clash with Storm Emma later this week, creating a significant adverse weather event that will affect travel, along with freezing conditions.

Donegal’s …
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Fashion guru and TV star Gok Wan is to make a special appearance in the North West next month on his hugely popular roadshow.

This time round Gok is teaming with …
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International bestselling author Lorna Byrne was due to host a charity event at Clanree Hotel this February 28th.

However, with the incoming storm and snow this week, she has decided …
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Irish-American Katie Barrett (nee Gallagher) has been selected as Aide to the Grand Marshal in the  257th New York St. Patrick’s day parade.

Ms Barrett has close Donegal roots, as she was reared in …
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Bunbeg Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle road traffic collision that occurred this afternoon in west Donegal.

At 2pm today, a car collided with a wall on …
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The patches are licensed to be prescribed for post-shingles pain, however many doctors have found the patches can give some comfort to patients with conditions such as chronic pain, arthritis, …
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Suzanne Jackson, one of Ireland’s biggest bloggers, was the special guest at McElhinneys‘ sparkling party to unveil the new Beauty Hall.

Suzanne was the ideal person to do the honours, as …
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by Nora Flanagan

Arranmore RNLI Lifeboat Station has welcomed new President Majella O’Donnell and three new crew members Sebastian Sebo, Sharon O’Donnell, and Erin Mc Cafferty.

Wife of world-famous singer …
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The Good Food Ireland event is going to Galway for the first time on April 23rd and 24th 2018, and will be hosted in the National University of Ireland Galway …
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We have the lowdown on the ladies in and behind the ultimate girlpower musical Nine to Five which hits Letterkenny this week.

Letterkenny Musical Society will present the outrageous “Nine …
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The Letterkenny Islamic Association and the Donegal Intercultural Platform have launched an appeal for clothing and nappies to send to Syrian refugee camps.

The organisations are collecting donations from the …
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Creative Designer Eilish Kennedy and the team of buyers at McElhinneys clearly had fun choosing their collections this year. They have filled the store with bright, vibrant and extraordinary pieces …
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Competition closed, congratulations to winner Sinead Craig!

UPDATE: The Sligo Fashion and Beauty Collective has been rescheduled to 24th June due to Storm Emma.

Fashion guru and TV star Gok Wan is …
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Almost 100 guests were treated to the Century experience at Backstage Bar & Grill last night before seeing the critically acclaimed ‘Lady Bird’ ahead of the official national release.

The …
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Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday 6th March from 19:00 to 21:00 in the Waterfront Hotel, Dungloe, Co. Donegal.

The event …
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Emma has been battling cancer for the last 13 years and recently revealed that her long-term battle with breast cancer has become terminal.

Writing on her blog last week, Emma …
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The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards have named Ireland’s best beaches for 2018, with two Donegal beaches making the list.

Located just outside Ardara, Maghera Beach and Caves came in at …
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Kerrykeel family Michael and Mary Whoriskey have this week announced that their 2017 Christmas display has gathered an impressive €6,100 for charity.

Mary and Michael turn their house into another festive wonderland each …
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Pro-life and pro-choice groups have set up stands and held demonstrations to share their views with voters ahead of the upcoming May referendum.

A Cabinet meeting is taking place today …
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The Donegal & Tyrone Farmers Hunt held a glamourous ball on Saturday 17th February at Kee’s Hotel Stranorlar. 

The sell-out event celebrated the success of the riders and the vibrant membership …
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