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Search begins for Miss Donegal 2017 8 years ago

Search begins for Miss Donegal 2017

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The search is underway to find a young woman to represent the coolest place on the planet 2017 and be the face of Donegal at this year’s Miss Ireland final.


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Donegal couple face dire days at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary 8 years ago

Donegal couple face dire days at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary

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The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary is facing closure if they cannot raise enough funds to look after and feed the 70 donkeys in their care.

The sanctuary, which is based in Raphoe, …
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Conor McGregor overjoyed with arrival of newborn son 8 years ago

Conor McGregor overjoyed with arrival of newborn son

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He wrote “Dee and Junior are doing great everyone! Thank you for all the kind words, I am one proud and blessed Daddy.”

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Lotto fever hits Donegal as Carrigart shop sells €6 million ticket! 8 years ago

Lotto fever hits Donegal as Carrigart shop sells €6 million ticket!

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Mickey Joe’s Country Store in Umlagh, Carrigart sold the €6 million ticket, with the other lucky ticket being sold in Dublin.

The Lotto have been in touch with Mickey Joe’s …
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Donegal set to sizzle as temperatures soar 8 years ago

Donegal set to sizzle as temperatures soar

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It’s beginning to feel like we’re getting closer to summer as temperatures are set to hit a sweet spot until Wednesday.

The mini-heatwave is set to last from today until …
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Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin welcome newborn baby boy 8 years ago

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin welcome newborn baby boy

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Although McGregor has yet to share the news of their new arrival, grandad Tony McGregor says that everyone is doing well, and that Conor and Dee are over the moon …
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Peace walker Arthur Bogomil Burton’s quest brings him through Donegal 8 years ago

Peace walker Arthur Bogomil Burton’s quest brings him through Donegal

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He began peace walking in 1992 as a form of protest against nuclear weapons and to spread a message of peace and harmony.

He carries the World Citizen flag and …
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How Darkness into Light will help hope rise in Donegal 8 years ago

How Darkness into Light will help hope rise in Donegal

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Ms O’Connor, the Chief Clinical Officer of Pieta House today highlighted the importance that Darkness Into Light holds in Donegal this year and why people should get up out of their …
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Hooray! Summer sunshine here to stay 8 years ago

Hooray! Summer sunshine here to stay

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Today’s (Wednesday) temperatures are set to reach highs of 17 degrees and it will be another dry and cloud-free day.

The good weather is forecast to stay here until the …
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Exceptional student Joanne wins global Medal for Excellence 8 years ago

Exceptional student Joanne wins global Medal for Excellence

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Joanne McKenna from Glenfinn has received global recognition for her achievements in completing the Software Tester Application programme run by Donegal ETB’s Training Centre in Ballyraine, Letterkenny.

Joanne has …
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New BUMBLEance comes to the rescue for first Donegal baby 8 years ago

New BUMBLEance comes to the rescue for first Donegal baby

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Nine-month-old Oisin Boyle from Glenties was the first special ‘King Bee’ from the county to be taken on the Children’s Ambulance Service. Little Oisin, who has a brain disorder, travelled …
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The Happy Camper is back… and they’ve got flipping great news 8 years ago

The Happy Camper is back… and they’ve got flipping great news

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The new mobile cafe was renovated and kitted out in less than two weeks and will be on it’s merry way to Glenveagh National Park very soon.

The cafe, owned …
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Do you know someone who has specs appeal? 8 years ago

Do you know someone who has specs appeal?

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Nadine Coyle is asking glasses wearers in Letterkenny to prove their specs appeal by entering Spectacle Wearer of the Year, with the chance of winning €12,000 cash and €1,000 to …
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Proud mum ‘astounded’ by Dominique’s strength after hotel attack 8 years ago

Proud mum ‘astounded’ by Dominique’s strength after hotel attack

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Letterkenny woman Dominique Meehan, aged 24, was attacked and raped by Keith Hearne, aged 28, from Allenton Drive, Tallaght, at a gaming conference in Dublin in 2015.

It was only after Hearne …
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Brave Donegal woman names attacker to protect others 8 years ago

Brave Donegal woman names attacker to protect others

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Dominique Meehan, aged 24, has spoken out after she was brutally attacked and raped by Dublin man Keith Hearne, aged 28, from Allenton Drive, Tallaght, three years ago.

Hearne was …
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Dancer Megan plans country night in memory of her wonderful aunt Winnie 8 years ago

Dancer Megan plans country night in memory of her wonderful aunt Winnie

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Winne McCauley was a much-loved Donegal woman who passed away before Christmas 2016. Through her life, she had a great impact on two communities in Ray, Falcarragh and Aranmore island, …
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Lisa McHugh’s shock announcement after band members injured in serious car accident 8 years ago

Lisa McHugh’s shock announcement after band members injured in serious car accident

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The singer, who’s mother is from Falcarragh, Donegal, made the sad announcement yesterday after the band members were hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision in Clogher, Tyrone.

The accident occurred in …
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April snow showers to hit Donegal 8 years ago

April snow showers to hit Donegal

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The latest report from Met Eireann shows that heavy showers are on the way for Donegal this Monday. Those showers will turn wintry in places tonight as sleet and snow …
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Be one of the 1,000 to make a difference at the Womens Mini-Marathon 8 years ago

Be one of the 1,000 to make a difference at the Womens Mini-Marathon

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This is your chance to join a merry troupe of 1,000 ladies taking part in the One in 1,000 campaign  ̶  see www.onein1000.ie.

The mini-marathon takes place over a 10K …
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Donegal actress to star in zombie feature film 8 years ago

Donegal actress to star in zombie feature film

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Two Donegal actors are to star in an Irish zombie comedy flick called ‘Follow the Dead’.

The film is about an apocalypse that takes place in Dublin city. Due to …
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Citizens’ Assembly recommend that termination should be allowed in the case of rape 8 years ago

Citizens’ Assembly recommend that termination should be allowed in the case of rape

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99% of the assembly believing that a real and substantial risk to the life of the woman is a valid reason to have a termination.

Moreover 89% of members voted …
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Burtonport siblings take to the skies to raise funds for homeless charity 8 years ago

Burtonport siblings take to the skies to raise funds for homeless charity

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The siblings are originally from Burtonport, with Ossian now being based in Letterkenny and Rhiannon working in support services in Dublin.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, Rhiannon explained; “I decided to …
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Loreto Little Things raises over €7,400 for Jigsaw Donegal 8 years ago

Loreto Little Things raises over €7,400 for Jigsaw Donegal

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Class Fionn and Ms Mary McFadden presented the cheque to Jigsaw earlier this week.

The funds were raised through the sale of their book “Little Things” and their Lip Sync …
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Update: Citizens’ Assembly vote to change Ireland’s abortion laws 8 years ago

Update: Citizens’ Assembly vote to change Ireland’s abortion laws

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The Citizens’ Assembly have today announced that they have reached the overwhelming consensus that Ireland’s abortion laws should be changed.

The votes will form the recommendation that will go to …
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Lost babies of Donegal to be remembered at special service 8 years ago

Lost babies of Donegal to be remembered at special service

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The service is being held for those who have suffered miscarriages, still-births and neo-natal deaths at the hospital.

The Service of Remembrance will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, …
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They’re here! Penneys stock up on Chip cup purses 8 years ago

They’re here! Penneys stock up on Chip cup purses

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The new release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has led to an incredible demand for themed homeware, with Penneys leading the way on the craze.

The adorable Chip cups …
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Heartbroken family searches for dad’s beloved ring from late wife 8 years ago

Heartbroken family searches for dad’s beloved ring from late wife

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An elderly man was shocked and heartbroken this week to discover he had lost a Claddagh ring of huge sentimental value in Letterkenny.

The ring was a much-loved gift from …
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Rocky road ahead for The Happy Camper team 8 years ago

Rocky road ahead for The Happy Camper team

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Maria and Jane McCormack’s quirky pancake and coffee van was destroyed in a freak accident last Saturday at Glenveagh. The campervan rolled into the bog and was unable to be …
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Betty Holmes’ pride as beauty blooms at forgotten graveyard 8 years ago

Betty Holmes’ pride as beauty blooms at forgotten graveyard

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Betty Holmes’ dream to honour the memory of more than 1,000 people has been achieved and will culminate in a special event this weekend.

A simple service to remember the …
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Army wives and partners to fight for soldiers’ rights at Finner Camp 8 years ago

Army wives and partners to fight for soldiers’ rights at Finner Camp

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The gathering is part of a nationwide series of protests scheduled outside Ireland’s army barracks and naval bases.

Members of the Wives & Partners of the Defence Forces (WPDF) are …
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Inspirational Donegal woman Mary Neidí to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh 8 years ago

Inspirational Donegal woman Mary Neidí to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh

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Éigse Uladh is an annual Irish language event which takes place in Gaoth Dobhair each spring for the last 48 years. It is a forum for discussion and celebration and …
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There’s a #HappyCamper in everyone! Cafe owners receive kind donation 8 years ago

There’s a #HappyCamper in everyone! Cafe owners receive kind donation

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Maria and Jane McCormack, the owners of The Happy Camper, are experiencing an incredible outpouring of kindness ever since their popular mobile cafe was destroyed.

The iconic campervan rolled into the …
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New women in farming group enjoys great growth 8 years ago

New women in farming group enjoys great growth

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The North West Women in Farming group was founded following the set up of similar groups around the country such as South-East Women in Farming and West Women in Farming. …
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Apology issued after baby boy’s body left in store room for four weeks 8 years ago

Apology issued after baby boy’s body left in store room for four weeks

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Baby Eoin had been born in October 2016 in the second trimester, but sadly he passed away due to complications relating to a rare chromosomal condition called Turner’s syndrome.

Lisa, …
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Heartbreak as Happy Camper Cafe is destroyed – but there is hope 8 years ago

Heartbreak as Happy Camper Cafe is destroyed – but there is hope

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However the community has rallied together, sending messages of support to the sisters who own the cafe, and a fundraiser has also been set up to get the little lime …
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Dental nurse has bright idea to help Donegal Hospice 8 years ago

Dental nurse has bright idea to help Donegal Hospice

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Eileen has been a dental nurse since 2011 after completing her degree in Oral Health Promotion.

She is the founder of Smiley Eileey’s Oral Health Promotions, and she visits preschools …
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Hop over to Arranmore this weekend for a special Easter event 8 years ago

Hop over to Arranmore this weekend for a special Easter event

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The annual Arranmore Walk of Remembrance takes place this Saturday. Here, organiser Elaine Boyle tells the story of the walk and what to expect from this year’s special event:

Well …
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Margaret and Molly ‘pasta’ the test to reach the Big School Cook Off final 8 years ago

Margaret and Molly ‘pasta’ the test to reach the Big School Cook Off final

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A team of pupils from Scoil Mhuire Milford have been named a regional finalist of the 2017 Mount Charles Big School Cook Off. Budding chefs Margaret McGreevy and Molly Sweeney …
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Will you be a Superhero for Special Olympics Ireland? 8 years ago

Will you be a Superhero for Special Olympics Ireland?

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This year’s theme is ‘Currently Seeking Superheroes’ with the goal of recruiting volunteers to help on the day and inspiring the wider community to give what they can.

Special Olympics …
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Walk through the woods as dawn breaks for Darkness Into Light 2017 8 years ago

Walk through the woods as dawn breaks for Darkness Into Light 2017

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Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light (DIL) annual fundraising and awareness event is set to take place this year on May 6th 2017. This year, there will have roughly 150 …
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“She was so happy” – remembering Danielle a month on 8 years ago

“She was so happy” – remembering Danielle a month on

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The young tourist was murdered in the Goa region of India on March 14th. Danielle had been celebrating the Holi Festival when her life was tragically cut short.

The month’s mind mass …
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Heartbreak as Donegal woman dies in boat fall tragedy 8 years ago

Heartbreak as Donegal woman dies in boat fall tragedy

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The tragedy occurred while the woman was on holiday with her husband and two young children in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). It is reported that the husband jumped in …
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Nurse Pauline Cafferkey plans meaningful trip after surviving Ebola 8 years ago

Nurse Pauline Cafferkey plans meaningful trip after surviving Ebola

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The medic, who is a cousin of soccer star Packie Bonner and has many relations in west Donegal, originally contracted Ebola in 2014 while volunteering in the West African country.


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Still Waiting group to hold vigil at LUH to remember lost lives 8 years ago

Still Waiting group to hold vigil at LUH to remember lost lives

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The Still Waiting Health Campaign will hold a vigil outside Letterkenny University Hospital this Friday, April 14th, from 5pm. The gathering is one of 18 events taking place outside hospitals nationwide.

Organisers …
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Top chefs clash in charity cook-off 8 years ago

Top chefs clash in charity cook-off

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The live celebrity chef cook-off in Redcastle Oceanfront Hotel takes place this 27th April at 8pm.

Guests will arrive to a glass of bubbly, overlooking Lough Foyle and watch the masters …
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Donegal teacher to spend summer volunteering in Uganda 8 years ago

Donegal teacher to spend summer volunteering in Uganda

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Bia le Beatha was established in conjunction with the Irish charity, Nurture Africa, which aims to empower children in Uganda.

A maths teacher at Errigal college, Eimear will teach at …
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North West 10K to fundraise for Rape Crisis Centre and Friends of Abbey Village 8 years ago

North West 10K to fundraise for Rape Crisis Centre and Friends of Abbey Village

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The organizing committee is asking runners and walkers to register online now at www.northwest10k.com for the charity event, which takes place on Sunday the 30th of April.

The two benefiting …
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Catriona Solan through to All-Ireland final of Scór Sinsir! 8 years ago

Catriona Solan through to All-Ireland final of Scór Sinsir!

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Scór is a branch of the GAA which encourages the social elements of Ireland’s traditional past times, with eight categories encompassing all aspects of Irish culture including; Céilí dancing, solo …
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90-year-old Good Friday alcohol ban to be abolished 8 years ago

90-year-old Good Friday alcohol ban to be abolished

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Since the ban was put in place in 1927, people could only avail of alcohol if they were having a meal at a hotel, attending a theatre, or travelling by …
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‘Tide your Troubles’ with a stroll along Narin beach 8 years ago

‘Tide your Troubles’ with a stroll along Narin beach

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Downstrands Family Resource Service provides counselling for both adults and children.

On Saturday the 22nd of April, participants will make their way down to Narin beach at 7:30pm, and exchange …
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