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Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia 7 days ago

Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia

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The construction job market in Australia continues to grow, offering exciting opportunities for Irish and UK workers looking for warm weather, a great lifestyle, the chance to earn good …
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Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford 1 week ago

Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford

A new arts and crafts studio, 1st House, recently welcomed its first customers in the former AIB Bank on Main Street, Milford.  

1st House has been opened by …
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Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic 2 weeks ago

Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic

If you’re on the lookout for a new podcast, why not tune into something close to home?

Donegal-based women, Trish Geraghty and Marie Shields, started their pop culture podcast in …
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Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day 2 weeks ago

Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day

The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building …
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Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece 2 weeks ago

Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece

A film co-produced by Donegal woman Sheila Friel has been presented with the much-coveted Audience Award at Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival in Greece. 

Shiela Friel from Creeslough is the …
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Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week! 2 weeks ago

Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week!

Women of all ages from various parts of Donegal took part in fun outdoor events held locally by Donegal Sports Partnership to mark ‘Women in Sport Week’.

A group of …
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‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal 2 weeks ago

‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal

A major event for people affected by cancer is taking place in Donegal this May to raise awareness of local supports and to raise funds for local charities.

‘Let’s talk …
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Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’ 2 weeks ago

Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’

Clonmany woman Roseena Doherty Toner is urging the people of Donegal to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fundraiser. 

Roseena, who was diagnosed …
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Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen 3 weeks ago

Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen

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A group of brave, hard-working and caring local women of Inishowen received special recognition from their community this week.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Inishowen Development Partnership …
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Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal 3 weeks ago

Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal

Can You Help Strengthen the Bones of Donegal?

The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) is delighted to announce its upcoming seminar in Donegal on April 14 and is encouraging its members, …
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Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town 3 weeks ago

Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town

By  •  Style

Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan better have brought an empty suitcase to Donegal, as he’s been on a shopping spree for the past week!

The former James Bond actor …
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Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award 3 weeks ago

Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award

By  •  News

A Donegal paramedic has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award.

Frances Griffin was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy in which ten people lost …
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Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day 3 weeks ago

Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day

Women took the lead on Donegal County Council proceedings today as part of a unique initiative to show what local politics could look like if women held as …
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‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’ 3 weeks ago

‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’

International Women’s Day is the perfect time to shine a light on one female distiller blazing a trail in an historically male dominated industry.

Moira Doherty is the Gin Queen …
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Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson 3 weeks ago

Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson

By  •  Careers, News

Congratulations to Donegal Town native, Gráinne Boyle who has been appointed by Matheson LLP as a partner in its International Business Group.

Matheson LLP is an Irish law …
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‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test 3 weeks ago

‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test

By  •  Health, News

CervicalCheck is encouraging women in Donegal who have never booked a screening test, or who may have stopped attending for screening for various reasons, to register or book for screening.


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Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style 3 weeks ago

Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style

By  •  News

Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan was out and about in Downings on Saturday, meeting locals and looking dapper in Donegal tweed.

The Irish actor, best known for playing the iconic role …
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Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman 3 weeks ago

Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman

By  •  Life

The Donegal Town community made a ‘song and dance’ about their newest centenarian as Mrs Pat Cox marked her 100th birthday.

Mrs Cox, of St. Joseph’s Ave, got a musical …
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Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week 3 weeks ago

Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week

Women in Donegal are being invited to get outdoors and try something new this week during a series of exciting events in beautiful parts of the county.

A “sunrise dip …
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Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable! 4 weeks ago

Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable!

Have you heard about Penneys’ sewing workshops? The fast-fashion giant is rolling out classes in stores where shoppers can learn how to mend their own clothes, and make them last …
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Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project 4 weeks ago

Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project

A Donegal nurse who co-led a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society …
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Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics 1 month ago

Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics

“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at decision making tables” – that’s according to former Tánaiste Mary …
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The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide 1 month ago

The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide

By  •  Food

The Olde Glen Bar is celebrating being added to the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland.

Michelin inspectors have revealed that the rural Donegal pub was one of …
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Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women 1 month ago

Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women

By  •  News

Is there an amazing Inishowen woman who has made a positive impact on your life?

Why not give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a special day …
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Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’ 1 month ago

Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’

It isn’t very often that local amateur groups get to stage Irish premieres, but that’s what’s happening at An Grianan Theatre between Tuesday March 4th and Saturday March 11th when …
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Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes! 1 month ago

Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes!

Irish actor Paul Mescal was left a little flustered by some ‘Donegal Irish’ at the BAFTAs, but he rose to the challenge with the support of TG4 presenter Caitlín Nic …
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Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience 1 month ago

Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience

Harvey’s Point in Donegal is hosting a special wine and food pairing event this week with renowned Italian winery, Zenato.

Guests will enjoy the finest food and wine pairings during …
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Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes! 1 month ago

Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes!

A young Donegal woman is paving the way in construction and inspiring others to follow her lead.

Megan Ruddy, aged 23, has had an eventful year of training as an …
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Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities 1 month ago

Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities

By  •  Business

Donegal Women in Business Network, Women in Enterprise Derry/Londonderry, and Enterprising Women – Mid and East Antrim have come together to present a fantastic event on Feb 23rd  entitled Women …
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Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s 1 month ago

Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s

Letterkenny fitness instructor Ciara McVeigh-Lunn is launching a new over-50s exercise programme spearheaded by Donegal Sports Partnership and supported by the HSE.

‘Move 2 The Beat’ is a six-week programme …
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Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal 1 month ago

Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal

A day of inspiration and fun is promised at the ‘Finding Your Fabulous Live Event’ on Saturday 25th February at Harvey’s Point Donegal.

Hosted by award-winning interior designer and mindset …
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Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style 1 month ago

Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style

Photoshoot in collaboration with McElhinneys.com. Styling by Sarah Scott. Photography by Clive O Donohoe. Hair and Makeup by G&G Letterkenny.

As a recent amputee, Nikki Bradley’s journey of self-acceptance is …
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Incredible €14,568 raised at North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 1 month ago

Incredible €14,568 raised at North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball

By  •  News

The 2022 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball has raised an amazing €14,568.

The organising committee of the ball have thanked all those who attended, sponsored or in any way …
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Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors 2 months ago

Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors

A seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, Senator Eileen Flynn and Dr Edel …
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Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year! 2 months ago

Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year!

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St. Mary’s GAA Club, Convoy, is hosting an unmissable draw to raise funds for the redevelopment of their pitch and clubhouse.

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Majella calls for renewed support for Relay for Life 2 months ago

Majella calls for renewed support for Relay for Life

By  •  News

Global Hero of Hope, Majella O’Donnell, has called on more teams to participate in this year’s Relay for Life after questioning the fall-off in support for last year’s event.

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Donegal woman scoops Make Up Business of the Year award 2 months ago

Donegal woman scoops Make Up Business of the Year award

By  •  Beauty

Ballyshannon makeup artist Aoife Boyle has been named as Ireland’s ‘Outstanding Make Up Business of the Year’ 2023.

Aoife is a PRO makeup artist specialising in bridal and events makeup.


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Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors 2 months ago

Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors

By  •  News

A Donegal woman and her daughter have spoken of their shock at the limits of the Government’s redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors.

Esther Doherty from Convoy gave …
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Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity 2 months ago

Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity

By  •  News

A kind Kerrykeel couple have managed to raise more than €10,000 for charity with their spectacular Christmas lights display.

Michael and Mary Whoriskey brightened up Christmas for us all with …
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National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight 2 months ago

National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight.

Women make up less than one third of people working on farms in Ireland today. 

Just …
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Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal 2 months ago

Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal

The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group are hosting their first cross border event in Buncrana this Friday ahead of World Cancer Day.

The information event takes place in The Inishowen …
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Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember 2 months ago

Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember

Families left devastated by the Creeslough tragedy were tonight given the chance to thank those who fought bravely to save their loved ones at an emotional concert of hope.

Ten …
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Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards 2 months ago

Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards

A number of wedding suppliers from across Donegal have been crowned winners of The 5th Irish Wedding Awards 2023.

The 2023 Awards recognised exceptional specialists and suppliers that go above and …
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Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council 2 months ago

Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council

Donegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will be reversed to have a female majority representing the county.


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Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid 2 months ago

Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid

Three members of Donegal’s Celtic-folk supergroup T with the Maggies will be making a special appearance at a musical celebration of St Brigid this weekend.

This Sunday, TG4 will air …
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Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal this February 2 months ago

Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal this February

By  •  Health

 Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics are to be held in Donegal.

The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their  HPV vaccine yet.

Eligible …
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Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland 2 months ago

Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland

By  •  News

Donegal Rose Katie McAteer and Special Olympics Ireland are calling on swimming enthusiasts to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ this February 18th by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year!

Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place …
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Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients 2 months ago

Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients

Breast cancer survivor Majella O’Donnell has been named as a Global Hero of Hope for Relay For Life Donegal.

Majella is a long-time supporter of the Relay for Life fundraising …
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Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars 2 months ago

Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars

Ireland has secured a record 14 nominations for this year’s Oscars.

The Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailín Ciúin, Aftersun and An Irish Goodbye have all gained Academy Award nods.

The …
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Donegal family fundraising for daughter’s  life-changing spinal surgery 2 months ago

Donegal family fundraising for daughter’s life-changing spinal surgery

By  •  News

A fund has been launched to help a 10-year-old Donegal girl to walk.

Caoimhe Darcy was born with Cerebral Palsy which has affected the use of her legs.

She has …
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