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Fancy yourself a photo enthusiast? Come along to LKFoto’s event 7 years ago

Fancy yourself a photo enthusiast? Come along to LKFoto’s event

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Celebrated landscape photographer Gareth Wray will be sharing his top tips at an event at Arena 7 Letterkenny on Tuesday 5th September.

LK Foto is a local group for people …
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Baby joy for William and Kate 7 years ago

Baby joy for William and Kate

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Kensington Palace have shared the Royal couple’s happy news that Kate is pregnant.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be welcoming a new sibling in the new year, who will be …
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Apple users warned of ‘phishing’ scam 7 years ago

Apple users warned of ‘phishing’ scam

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The harmless-looking email claims that your account is “automatically locked” due to “an unusual transaction attempt on your Apple account,” and prompts you to follow a link to ‘Verify Your …
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Keep Calm – Pink Gin hits shelves tomorrow! 7 years ago

Keep Calm – Pink Gin hits shelves tomorrow!

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The wait is over, as Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin will be available in Tesco stores across Ireland tomorrow.

Since it was released in the UK over the summer, it has …
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Brave Ita opens up about how Simon Community helped change her life 7 years ago

Brave Ita opens up about how Simon Community helped change her life

Brave Letterkenny woman Ita has opened up about how the Simon Community has helped her change her life.

Twice an All-Ireland athlete in her teens, things took a turn for …
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Remarkable Donegal woman remembered with unique storytelling chair 7 years ago

Remarkable Donegal woman remembered with unique storytelling chair

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The new chair for the Twin Towns Community Library will pay tribute to the much-celebrated Stranorlar native Frances Browne (1816-1879).

Based on the book by Stranorlar born author Frances Browne, …
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Man begins incredible 500 mile charity cycle in honour of late wife 7 years ago

Man begins incredible 500 mile charity cycle in honour of late wife

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A Nottingham man whose wife sadly passed away from cancer in 2016, is planning a fantastic tribute in her memory this September when he undertakes the 500-mile cycle between Donegal’s …
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Affordable Childcare Scheme launched: What are you entitled to? 7 years ago

Affordable Childcare Scheme launched: What are you entitled to?

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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone’s Affordable Childcare Scheme will see supports being paid to the childcare provider in order to assist parents with the cost.

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Miss Cork takes Miss Universe Ireland 2017 crown 7 years ago

Miss Cork takes Miss Universe Ireland 2017 crown

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The Cork native was chosen at a glamorous ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin last night, where 30 finalists competed to be Ireland’s representative at the global pageant later …
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Parents urged to join meeting for understanding bereavement 7 years ago

Parents urged to join meeting for understanding bereavement

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The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.

One bereaved mother …
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Family of tragic young woman praised for giving gift of life to others 7 years ago

Family of tragic young woman praised for giving gift of life to others

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Coroner Dennis McCauley has said the family of Christina Ward should be praised for consenting to the donation of her organs.

The coroner returned a verdict of death by natural …
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Events: Donegal celebrates amazing Amy’s homecoming 7 years ago

Events: Donegal celebrates amazing Amy’s homecoming

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The party at Backstage Bar & Grill saw friends, family, supporters and colleagues toasting to Amy’s outstanding success at the Rose of Tralee Festival.

Amy’s journey as the Donegal Rose …
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Beautiful ambitions bring Falcarragh girl to the fore 7 years ago

Beautiful ambitions bring Falcarragh girl to the fore

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Roisin, aged 18, is no stranger to beauty pageants, but Miss Universe is looking for more from the finalists than looks this year.

The competition is having a shake up …
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After 20 years, this Donegal poet is back for a big debut 7 years ago

After 20 years, this Donegal poet is back for a big debut

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The Kerry-based artist who lives and breathes creativity has chosen a most creative setting to reveal her poetic works this week.

Lorraine Carey is reading from her debut collection – …
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Kayleigh hopes to harness power of Miss Universe 7 years ago

Kayleigh hopes to harness power of Miss Universe

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Kayleigh, aged 20, cried with joy when she heard she was a finalist in the competition celebrating women of Ireland. She was working in Portugal when the good news came, …
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Miss Universe Ireland hopeful Simone speaks her mind on women’s rights 7 years ago

Miss Universe Ireland hopeful Simone speaks her mind on women’s rights

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Law student Simone Crawford from Castlefinn is one of the 30 finalists in the 2017 Miss Universe Ireland competition, which has had a revamp to focus more on the strong minds …
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why I had to share the story of my blip’ – Amy Callaghan 7 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why I had to share the story of my blip’ – Amy Callaghan

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Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly took to the Rose of Tralee stage last week to open up about her very personal past which was marked with depression. She earned much praise …
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Joanne jumps for joy as Rushe Fitness €1000 holiday winner 7 years ago

Joanne jumps for joy as Rushe Fitness €1000 holiday winner

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The Rushe Fitness Summer Shape Up challenge came to a grand finale last week when the Letterkenny gym members were rewarded for their hard work.

Letterkenny woman Joanne Gallinagh was …
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Jamie Dornan enjoys tee-rrific evening at famous Donegal golf course 7 years ago

Jamie Dornan enjoys tee-rrific evening at famous Donegal golf course

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Fifty Shades star Jamie and his dad Jim attended the Father and Son event on the world-famous Sandy Hills Links which overlooks the breathtaking Sheephaven Bay in Downings.

Dad Jim …
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Woman’s Words: Six point plan from the auntie with no kids 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Six point plan from the auntie with no kids

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The Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

This week we are joining an auntie with no children, who issues six pieces of …
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STEM doll Lottie’s fifth birthday marked with incredible promise from makers 7 years ago

STEM doll Lottie’s fifth birthday marked with incredible promise from makers

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The company’s ‘Inspired by Real Kids’ campaign revolves around monthly competitions, both online and in independent stores, which empower children to create what they want to see, be, and play …
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Well wishes flow in for baby Noah, born following Inishowen flood! 7 years ago

Well wishes flow in for baby Noah, born following Inishowen flood!

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Edel Kerin was stranded in the town of Clonmany when horrendous flooding struck the Inishowen Peninsula on Tuesday evening last.

Edel, who was actually due to give birth on the …
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In Pictures: The Olde Glen goes giddy for Mr Grey 7 years ago

In Pictures: The Olde Glen goes giddy for Mr Grey

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Fifty Shades star Jamie Dornan revisited his favourite bar in the Donegal village of Glen in Carrigart last night during his golfing weekend in the county.

Staff of the Olde …
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Jamie Dornan is in Donegal. We repeat: Jamie Dornan is in Donegal 7 years ago

Jamie Dornan is in Donegal. We repeat: Jamie Dornan is in Donegal

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Hollywood heartthrob Jamie Dornan has been spotted on a golfing holiday in North Donegal today.

The Northern Irish actor made an appearance at Portsalon Golf Club with his golfing buddies …
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Donegal presenter Ciara Doherty ties the knot in sunny Spain 7 years ago

Donegal presenter Ciara Doherty ties the knot in sunny Spain

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Donning an exquisite Orlaith Carroll gown, the Letterkenny native celebrated her wedding day with her 120 guests.

Richard popped the question on New Year’s Eve in 2015 while visiting Donegal.


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Donegal author on debut novel: “This story has been in my head for 30 years” 7 years ago

Donegal author on debut novel: “This story has been in my head for 30 years”

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Having left Donegal and convent boarding school behind, the protagonist Cathy Logue begins a new adventure in the capital. She moves into a shabby apartment on the outskirts of Dublin, …
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Miss Donegal celebrates pageant launch with proud parents 7 years ago

Miss Donegal celebrates pageant launch with proud parents

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Miss Donegal Lauren McDonagh attended the launch of the Miss Ireland competition in Dublin nightspot Krystle last night.

The beautiful 18-year-old, from Buncrana, who studies health and social care at …
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We’ll eat, drink and be very merry at this Donegal foodie fest 7 years ago

We’ll eat, drink and be very merry at this Donegal foodie fest

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A weekend celebrating great food and drink begins again in Donegal Town at the Taste of Donegal Food Festival… and we’re loving what on the menu this year.

Over 130 …
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Spa hotel dedicates special event to people affected by cancer 7 years ago

Spa hotel dedicates special event to people affected by cancer

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The Marine Spa at the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh are holding a Wellness for Cancer fundraiser on Tuesday 29th August 2017.

From 11am to 3pm, the free event will have …
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Businesswoman’s store ruined by floods while she helped others 7 years ago

Businesswoman’s store ruined by floods while she helped others

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Karen Doherty in Burnfoot owns the Floors R Us shop and showroom which was ravaged by the severe flash flooding in the North West on Tuesday night.

She was in …
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Do you know someone worthy of being crowned Woman of the Year? 7 years ago

Do you know someone worthy of being crowned Woman of the Year?

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The awards highlight the achievements of inspirational women across the country, who often make sacrifices in order to help others. The awards ceremony is their night to shine and get …
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Road Update: Badly affected roads remain closed after torrential flooding 7 years ago

Road Update: Badly affected roads remain closed after torrential flooding

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Donegal County Council are warning motorists in Inishowen to avoid any unnecessary travel this morning as there is significant flood damage affecting all routes.

Many routes remain impassable in Inishowen. Motorists …
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The best new bar in Ireland is now very close to home 7 years ago

The best new bar in Ireland is now very close to home

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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in McGettigan’s Hotel on Main Street Letterkenny picked up the prize as the best bars in the country were revealed at an awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel …
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Because They’re Woof It: All dogs welcome to Charity Show 7 years ago

Because They’re Woof It: All dogs welcome to Charity Show

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Castle Grove Country House Hotel outside Letterkenny are hosting their first ever dog show this Saturday, 26th August 2017.

The canine contest, in aid of Donegal Animals in Need, promises to be hugely enjoyable …
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Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final 7 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final

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The first part of the 58th Rose of Tralee selection event begins today (Monday) in the famous dome of Tralee in Co. Kerry.

Letterkenny woman Amy Callaghan will be facing …
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Try something different: How to make the most of Heritage Week in Donegal 7 years ago

Try something different: How to make the most of Heritage Week in Donegal

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County Donegal is the place to be during Heritage Week with over 120 events already planned around the county during that week, most of which are free.

It’s a great …
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Inspirational Tara fights injury to tackle her toughest challenge 7 years ago

Inspirational Tara fights injury to tackle her toughest challenge

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Tara McCormack, aged 27, collected four medals from the grueling endurance race in Donegal last weekend and made another great achievement for CRY Ireland.

The student nurse ran three marathons and …
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90-year-old Donegal woman received no birthday gifts – for a very kind reason 7 years ago

90-year-old Donegal woman received no birthday gifts – for a very kind reason

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Two of Donegal’s favourite charities – Donegal Hospice and Pieta House – received a timely boost this week thanks to a wonderful donation from generous Raphoe woman Jennie McCarron who …
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Daniel and Majella to star on ‘Room to Improve’ 7 years ago

Daniel and Majella to star on ‘Room to Improve’

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According to The Sunday World, the couple approached the renowned architect at a design show earlier this year to get him on board with their home renovations.

Speaking to the …
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Met Éireann issue yellow rainfall warning for Donegal 7 years ago

Met Éireann issue yellow rainfall warning for Donegal

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Several other countries have also been issued a yellow warning, including; Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and North Tipperary.

The heavy rain is …
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Woman’s Words: A Donegal Summer 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: A Donegal Summer

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Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women.

If you are familiar with the feeling of delight and excitement when the sun …
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How one Donegal girl’s bright ‘eye-dea’ is helping hundreds see clearly 7 years ago

How one Donegal girl’s bright ‘eye-dea’ is helping hundreds see clearly

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As part of her Chief Scout Award and Gaisce, Niamh has come up with the ‘spec-tacular’ idea of collecting glasses for the Lion’s Club International to donate to those with …
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Simpsons fan? You’ll love these puns on Irish counties 7 years ago

Simpsons fan? You’ll love these puns on Irish counties

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Brian told BBC NI that it all started with DoneGil.

“I probably had one pun in my head – I think it might have been DoneGil first.

“I started scribbling …
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Delight as Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan through to live final of Rose of Tralee! 7 years ago

Delight as Donegal Rose Amy Callaghan through to live final of Rose of Tralee!

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Amy is only of the lucky 32 to make it to the final out of the 64 that began the competition.

The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman will now be interviewed by …
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Hoping to upskill or rejoin the work force? Check out this free information day 7 years ago

Hoping to upskill or rejoin the work force? Check out this free information day

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The project, WISE (which stands for Women’s Integration, Skills and Employment), running in conjunction with People First, will host their information day on Wednesday the 23rd of August at 10am …
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Donegal woman in Barcelona: “I never thought it would be the focus of an attack” 7 years ago

Donegal woman in Barcelona: “I never thought it would be the focus of an attack”

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Translator Amy McColgan from Hawthorn Heights in Letterkenny, is based just two hundred metres from yesterday’s attack at Las Ramblas which is understood to have claimed the lives of a …
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Mum appeals An Bord Pleanala decision to block planting of hedge in garden 7 years ago

Mum appeals An Bord Pleanala decision to block planting of hedge in garden

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Barrister Michael O’Donnell told the High Court that Wendy Tweed, had bought the former ‘Hair O the Dog’ pub in Quay Street, Moville.

She is currently refurbishing it as a …
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Celebrations as Bridget Greene blows out 106 candles! 7 years ago

Celebrations as Bridget Greene blows out 106 candles!

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President Michael D. Higgins’ Office has confirmed that Bridget is the oldest person in Donegal!

Born on the 16th of August, 1911, the Ardsbeg native is celebrating the day …
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Leaving with top marks: Letterkenny student Cáit is Hong Kong bound after superb exam results! 7 years ago

Leaving with top marks: Letterkenny student Cáit is Hong Kong bound after superb exam results!

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Coláiste Ailigh student Cáit Ní Mhórdha went to collect her results this morning and was thrilled to achieve a whopping 613 points.

She was one of 12 Coláiste Ailigh students …
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‘Blooming’ great news as Andrea selected to be a Rose Bud at Rose of Tralee 7 years ago

‘Blooming’ great news as Andrea selected to be a Rose Bud at Rose of Tralee

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Each year, 64 of Ireland’s loveliest little ladies are chosen to participate alongside the Roses in Kerry.

When Andrea and mum Anna put her name forward in April, they never …
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