Brave Buncrana woman Jennifer Doherty is about to take on one of the most exciting challenges of her life this week as she begins a trek to Mount Everest.
Jennifer, who …
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A Donegal woman is running the raffle of all raffles with all prizes sourced from Donegal makers!
Maria McBrien, from Killybegs and now living in Ballybofey, has gathered more than …
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The Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre is launching a recruitment drive for volunteers to support clients in the community.
The voluntary organisation provides free support and a counselling …
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I’m very excited… and VERY nervous to reveal that I will soon be an inmate for a night at the Old Lifford Courthouse.
I’m one of thirteen brave souls …
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Find a ‘new’ look at a fun sustainable fashion night in Dunfanaghy this Thursday!
The showcase takes place on Thursday evening from 7 – 9 in Trinity Hall Dunfanaghy in …
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Last Thursday evening, over 200 women from around the Inishowen Peninsula turned out for a fabulous ‘soiree’- EmpowHER Inishowen. Much like the glorious rays of the Inishowen sunshine that beamed …
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The effervescent Donegal ambassador Noel Cunningham finally got his long-awaited ball at the weekend, and what a night it was!
Noel was awarded Donegal Person of the Year for 2019, …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network has entered a new era this year, saying a fond farewell to leading members and opening their arms to new faces.
The non-profit peer …
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NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network are delighted to be bringing the Donegal femLENS exhibition to Inishowen. As a grassroots women’s organisation the Donegal Women’s Network works to advance gender equality and empower …
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A Donegal woman is set to embark on her journey of hiking 5000m to the Everest base camp next week in memory of her grandmother who died of Alzheimer’s.
Glenda …
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Newmills will come to a standstill today for the funeral of a much-loved young Donegal woman who passed away peacefully this week.
Róise Quinn from Newmills, beloved daughter of Cathal …
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St Johnston & Carrigans Family Resource Centre said a fond farewell to their long-standing project coordinator Mary Crossan on her retirement last week.
Mary became the centre coordinator in 2003 …
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A luxury family holiday is up for grabs in an exciting raffle supporting three Donegal charities – The No Barriers Foundation, Donegal Branch for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus and the …
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A stylish new cocktail bar and restaurant is opening in Letterkenny just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Theo’s is a modern new cocktail bar and terrace restaurant at the …
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Tributes have been paid to an ‘amazing’ young Letterkenny mother who passed away with cancer.
Katarzyna (Kasia) Stupinska died in the care of The Donegal Hospice on Saturday.
A fundraising …
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What a night we had at the She Said Club at the Shandon Hotel last night! The ‘Nourish to Flourish’ event was a bumper mix of fun, friendship and sharing. …
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The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal celebrated International Women’s Day in style today with an inspiring event at Castle Grove Country House as part of Local Enterprise Week 2022.
Seventy …
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It has been a challenging couple of years of restrictions with very limited opportunity to socialise with our friends and family. Think about it, when was the last time you …
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Women in Donegal faced additional stresses and pressure during the pandemic due to gender imbalance, according to new data uncovered by the NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network this International Women’s Day.
Europe Direct Letterkenny are delighted to host a Live Art Exhibition this month with Self Help Africa and Donegal ChangeMakers.
The exhibition runs in Central Library Letterkenny from 21st February …
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A social group of sea swimmers in South Donegal are taking the plunge this week for a vital local cause.
The ‘Donegal Dips’ group will be doing cold water swims …
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As part of Donegal Enterprise Week, and in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March, the Donegal Women in Business Network have organised an online event focused on helping …
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A Donegal businesswoman is using her skills to show solidarity with Ukraine in a creative way.
Emma Gallagher from Emmazing Melts was so moved by the conflict that she has …
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Women’s Day 2022 is just around the corner and Donegal Women’s Network are inviting women to take part in an online national women campaign.
The network is looking for women …
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Vicky Phelan has expressed her thanks to Donegal poet Denise Blake for penning a powerful tribute to her strength.
For Vicky, a poem by Denise Blake, aired on RTE Radio …
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A young Massey enthusiast from Inishowen is gearing up for her biggest challenge yet – a tractor run from London to Mayo.
Caitlín Mc Gonigle, aged 20, will embark on …
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A Donegal-based chocolate maker has created a yummy chocolate bar with a sprinkling of goodness this Valentine’s Day.
The ‘Hearty Smarty’ is flying off the shelves as a sweet gift …
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A Letterkenny woman is to be appointed as Donegal’s newest Judge.
Ms Éiteáin Cunningham is to take over from outgoing Judge Raymond Finnegan in District Court 1, Donegal Daily reports.
A creative Letterkenny-based artist and writer has just published a new children’s picture book inspired by her grandmother.
Granny Makes Me Grumpy, written and illustrated Letterkenny-based by Karolina Olchowska, is …
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Donegal Senator Eileen Flynn said Government action is needed now to address the ongoing issue of violence against women.
Senator Flynn said: “Many women plan on a daily basis how …
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A woman with very strong Donegal family ties has been sworn in as US Ambassador-Designate to Ireland during a formal session in the House chamber this evening.
Massachusetts House Majority …
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Just last week, the Christmas lights were sparkling on Letterkenny Main Street.
Last night, the little lights that shone in Market Square were an expression of pure sorrow.
Letterkenny was …
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Diamonds are forever for the Miss Ireland Organisation as this year marks its 75th Jubilee of the competition. The search has officially begun for Miss Donegal 2022 to follow in …
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Communities across Donegal are to hold candlelight vigils today in memory of Ashling Murphy.
There has been an outpouring of grief nationwide following the horrific murder of the 23-year-old teacher …
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Women’s Aid has today called for zero tolerance of all forms of male violence against women in the wake of the violent killing of a young woman in Co. Offaly. …
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Donegal’s 5 star Lough Eske Castle has been named the Number One Luxury Hotel in Ireland.
The hotel topped a travel-inspiring list by The Times today and was hailed as …
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Marthe Youga from Donegal has been crowned Ulster CAREGiver of the Year at Home Instead’s annual carer recognition awards.
The care company runs the annual awards to reflect the incredible …
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A Donegal woman is celebrating after being named an Inspirational Hero in the Gala Retail and Virgin Media Inspiration Awards.
Established to shine a light on those individuals who make …
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Grieving Donegal mum Michelle Devenney has spoken of her heartbreaking final memories of her daughter, Aimee.
Aimee Devenney died last year at the age of 14 due to an asthma …
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An exciting fundraising raffle has launched this week in memory of a much-loved young local girl, Aimee Devenney.
Aimee sadly passed away this time last year from an Asthma attack. …
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A new public legal information clinic is to open in Donegal next year at the Donegal Women’s Centre. This pilot education programme is in partnership with LYIT Department of Law, …
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Donegal couple Maria and Emmet Rushe are hosting their ‘Rushe To Raise’ annual charity Christmas movie fundraiser online today!
All proceeds will go to the Jack and Jill Foundation.
This …
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A young Letterkenny woman is seeking support as she travels travels overseas to carry out a vital part of her coursework.
Student Occupational Therapist Rachel Mullen is in her final …
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Donegal Women’s Centre are launching a new social media initiative to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.
No More Memorials is a campaign seeking to help end …
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Award-winning Inishowen artist Geraldine Timlin has opened a solo exhibition at Artlink, Fort Dunree.
Silent Spring is the much anticipated collection by Geraldine, a multidisciplinary artist who works locally.
She currently …
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Hundreds of hair and beauty salons in Donegal have partnered with Women’s Aid to provide domestic abuse support resources to their customers.
Salons will soon be displaying stickers on mirrors …
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A Donegal woman who saved three young people’s lives has been honoured at the National Bravery Awards.
Champion surfer Zoe Lally, from Rossnowlagh, employed her skills in a dramatic rescue in …
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The Gallen Family celebrated in style last night for the grand opening of the new Fara Óg’s bar at An Chúirt Hotel Gweedore.
I was delighted to join the party …
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A young teacher from Co Donegal has been honoured for her bravery in saving a father and his three young daughters from drowning off the coast of Portsalon.
Jane Friel …
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A Donegal Garda who helped saved the life of a man who was swept away in a river has been commended for her bravery at the National Bravery Awards.
Garda …
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