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Gordon’s Gin have just launched a new Premium Pink Distilled Gin and we are just tickled pink.

This is a limited edition flavour that is inspired by an original Gordon’s recipe from …
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The three Donegal women, including a mother and daughter, who died in a horrific overnight crash near Ardee in County Louth have been named.

The victims have been named as …
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The three women perished and two men are in a serious condition following a three-car collision near Ardee, Co. Louth.

The three-car collision occurred south of Aclint Bridge, Ardee, Co …
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Management Committee and staff paid tribute to Marrietta Herraghty on her retirement from Mevagh Family Resource Centre, Downings.

Marrietta gave 16 years’ service to the community of Mevagh as Project Co-ordinator at the …
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Team Annagry Lassies took part in the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race in June of this year and are seeing the benefits of their tremendous 555km success again today.

The Sharkey’s Bar Stool-wheelers …
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Irene Kelly says her mother has worn her ring for 57 years and she is hopeful it can be returned to her. It is believed the ring was left in the …
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Danielle was 28 years old when she was found dead in the Goa region of India on March 14th 2017. An Indian man has been charged with her rape and …
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This is due to their van being on its last legs, and the lack of funding available to them to replace the vehicle.

The van is essential for transporting and …
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Men and women donned pink clothes and underwear for this colourful event, which was organised to raise awareness of breast cancer self-checks and to raise money for a local fund.

An …
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The countdown is on to the beginning of the Mary from Dungloe International Festival and Donegal Daily is delighted to bring live coverage of this year’s anniversary celebrations to all.

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The sun has moved in for a couple of days for Donegal to delight in blue skies and rising temperatures.

Today has seen temperatures in the low 20s and pure …
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Timmy is a well-known resident at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary who would not be here today if it weren’t for the great care of the owners and the kind donations …
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There have been more than 173,000 page visits to an information website –affordablechildcare.ie – in the past month.

Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone says; “Changes are coming …
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Guests will be treated to a champagne reception, a delicious buffet and a DJ will be playing tunes until late in the evening.

Karen says that she was touched by …
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Under 10s coach Tony Simmons and his family’s home and contents suffered severe damage following a house fire last Saturday night.

Naomh Colmcille GAA club have banded together to help …
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I’m Rachel, a Letterkenny woman who has been reporting with Donegal Daily and Donegal Woman since last year.

I’ve interviewed many brave and determined people during that time who had …
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Paul and Karen McGovern are leading the walk to raise funds and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. Paul, aged 37, has secondary progressive MS, which makes this all the …
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Woman’s Way and Pharmaton Kiddi have teamed up to find Ireland’s bravest and most courageous children. Nominations are now open for the Woman’s Way Children’s Awards 2017 in association with …
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The third annual Letterkenny Busking Festival takes place on the town’s Main Street this Saturday 15th July.

Musicians, street entertainers and performers of all kinds are preparing their sets to …
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With the summer season well and truly upon us, there is no better way to explore our beautiful coastline than to hop on the bike and visit one or our …
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The scientists explained that they used to listen to Enya’s 1998 hit Orinoco Flow while working with the fish, so when it came time to chose a name – their …
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Temperatures are expected to rise and the rain is staying away for the day, so make the most of the good weather.

Donegal is set to have highs of 20 …
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The Big Boob Run is a controlled and fun cycle around the Rosses on Sunday 16th July. The only requirement is that you wear pink or a pink bra – men …
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Chemistry teacher Alana Carolan has experimented with explosive lessons recently in a weeklong workshop at the SSPC workshop at the University of Limerick.

The annual event hosted by Synthesis and Solid …
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Danielle McLaughlin had been celebrating the Holi Festival in Goa when she was attacked and killed. Her family and friends in the Truth for Danielle charity have organised a Colour …
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The Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe are hosting a wonderful charity cabaret this September 9th with a star-studded lineup.

The event will raise funds for the Arranmore RNLI to help them …
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Lough Eske Castle outside Donegal Town is delighted to announce they have been awarded ‘Highly Commended Ulster Spa of the Year 2017’ at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards 2017.

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Nikki was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at sixteen and by twenty six, had two hip replacements. Nikki is one of less than ten people worldwide to …
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This Wild Atlantic Woman’s new album ‘Full Circle… Rotha an tSaoil’ hit shelves this year to an incredible response. Local and national radio stations such as Midwest Radio, Midlands Radio, …
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Clare Gallagher has been something of a guardian angel for animals in Donegal ever since she moved here four years ago.

The London-native who now lives in Rathmullan has dedicated …
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Castle Grove last week held their Summer Strawberry Festival, but what no one was expecting was the unveiling of their very own gin, made with their own strawberries. The event …
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The fourteen students, three of whom achieved a first class honours degree, will graduate in October.

The course is delivered in a joint partnership with Letterkenny Institute of Technology, and …
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Maura Porter was knocked down on the way home from mass at 5.45pm on December 30, 2014.

Her daughter, son and husband had to wait with her for 50 minutes …
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Michelle McNern and Peter Wyatt from Donegal, Joseph and Brigid Gallagher from Letterkenny and Laura and Martina Ryan from Moville were among the 28 happy winners of the National Lottery Winning Streak …
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The first Supermac’s in Donegal is set to open in Donegal Town later this year.

Supermac’s is Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing indigenous fast food restaurant group with more than 100 …
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Earlier this year, the Government vowed to end by July the use of hotels and B&Bs as long-term accommodation for homeless families.

Saturday last marked the start of July and …
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The programme is reading-based and free of charge, and children will be given their very own Summer Stars Reading Card to track their progress.

Children are invited to register for …
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MS is a disease which impacts the electrical messages the central nervous system sends to various parts of the body, causing varying degrees of axonal damage.

Paul’s wife Julie explains …
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He has deferred the plan and asked for the HSE to submit an “enhanced plan” to him that does not negatively affect women who are already coping with cancer.

As …
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Full-time employees averaged out at earning €45,611 in 2016 (an increase of 1.2% on 2015), while part-time workers earned €16,597 (an increase of 1.6%).

Since the economic downturn, average annual earnings …
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As it stands currently, women are supplied with a breast prosthesis and are provided with two surgical bras. Moreover, if she has a medical card she is entitled to two …
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Máire was one of just thirty-three people from across the North of Ireland who earned the right to wear the insignia, graduating at a formal ceremony in Belfast’s historic Harbour …
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Margaret and Molly cooked a dish of mussels in the competition final which were sourced directly from Mulroy Bay, accompanied by homemade brown bread.

They competed against six other schools …
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The 83 page report was compiled from the views of 100 Irish citizens including Chairperson, Ms. Justice Mary Laffoy.

These findings will inform the basis of the future abortion referendum …
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In February 2009, over 50 messages in bottles were dropped from a fishing trawler 30 miles west of Arranmore as part of a fundraising event for the RNLI Arranmore Lifeboat.

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The first ever Asian Food Awards were presented at a vibrant ceremony last night (Tuesday) at the City North Hotel Dublin.

Chandpur owners Rana and Susan Miah were over the moon to …
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Our Children’s Voice, a Donegal-based parent group, visited Stormont Castle last week to explore cross-border options for Donegal families with children who have life-limiting conditions or high medical/physical needs.

The …
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The reunion allowed the attendees to catch up, reminisce, and learn about what their friends have been up to since leaving school.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, Kathleen McDaid …
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Photographer Sarah from Kilcar explains that she heard of the location from another local photographer, and then made it her mission to find it.

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Parents in particular have been warned to ensure that their child’s settings on Snapchat are on ‘ghost mode’ as the latest update for the app allows friends to pinpoint your …
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