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Approval has been granted for a new Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital to be put into use – almost two decades after it was built.

Saolta Hospital Group has …
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The Mná na hÉireann – Women of Ireland Fund has been launched today to empower 1,000 women to secure employment across Ireland over the next three years.

The fund will be …
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Letterkenny woman Teresa Shiels has been revealed among the next five lucky guests – right after a Killygordan man had his own success on the show.

Gerard Muldoon from the …
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The team at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing are no strangers to self-development and educational training, however they took it one step further last week and participated in the SafeTALK alertness training …
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Orla McGowan and Caroline Doherty will be guest speakers at the next Tea & Toast meeting for all local mums on 20th February 2019.

The Tea & Toast is an …
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A measles outbreak across Donegal is increasing with the HSE now confirming that there are seven confirmed cases of the disease.

Additional suspect cases are currently being investigated.

A number …
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The Bridgend man is known for his hurling and Gaelic success in Burt and for Donegal, but he has recently trained as an adventure-racer.

This year will see Andrew …
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The German designer passed away in Paris, according to sources close to fashion house Chanel. It is reported that he was unwell for the past two weeks.

Lagerfeld is best …
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Ramelton couple Myrtle and Alan Doherty have pulled off another hugely successful charity drive in aid of the Vesnova children’s orphanage in Belarus.

The appeal, now its eighth year, focused on …
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Anne Tuohy, aka Room Junkie, is the only Irish Interior Designer to be personally chosen by former UK Dragon investor Theo Paphitis as a winner of his #SBS business awards.

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Two top Donegal wedding hotels have been named among the best in the industry at the weddingsonline awards 2019.

Harvey’s Point and Lough Eske Castle, both located on the shores …
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Brodie and Mirren McFeely are through to represent Loreto Letterkenny in the first heat of the cutting-edge Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture competition.

The national contest encourages young designers in second …
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We are half way through February.

March will soon be upon us and that means that we have only 16 weeks until June, and the start of the summer holiday …
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Mammy loves the Babywipes.

Every parent loves the Babywipes, don’t they?

We really should thank the inventor of the Babywipes.

Apparently, the first Babywipe was invented in the 1950s and …
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Samantha Kelly is a leading social media strategist, speaker and trainer who runs her thriving online businesses from her home in Co. Wexford.

Samantha is the founder of the Women’s Inspire …
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“It’s so you”

Are you looking for some quick ideas to inspire you to turn your house into your unique HOME, which reflects your personality, and is a pleasure to …
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Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon has been revealed as a guest star in series two of Derry Girls.

O’Hanlon, who is best known as Dougal from Father Ted, is …
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Adorable Donegal girl Lena Wilhare is making waves online with her mastery of eating a bowl of quality Mulroy Bay mussels.

Little Lena is only 21 months old, but she …
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If you could only use one makeup product, what would it be?

Mascara would be top of my list, and if it’s a night out then lashes are a …
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Lucy Lashes, aka John Campbell, aged 28, is a talented singer who plans to serve the judges more than just looks in Saturday’s edition of the variety show on Virgin Media …
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Many happy faces were spotted around the streets of Ballybofey and Stranorlar today due to a heart-warming initiative by the local Chamber of Commerce.

Some ‘Cupid’ volunteers were out in …
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There’s a lot of work involved in being a wedding coordinator, but there’s so much to love about the job too.

Georgina Howley has spent the last three years as …
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Valentine’s Day may be all about love, but gardaí are taking a hard line against romance scams today.

An increased number of Irish people have fallen victim to money grabbing …
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Excitement for Derry Girls season two almost peaked today after a new trailer release from Channel 4.

The hit comedy set in 1990s Derry is expected to be back on our …
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Valentine’s Day puts the emphasis on love for someone special in your life.

Yet YOU are the most important person in your life.

Why not make this day about loving yourself?

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The Pontemed health clinic in Letterkenny opened its doors on Tuesday 12th February for a ‘Women’s Health’ morning full of talks, demonstrations and informative insights into their specialised services.

Pontemed …
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Businesswoman and former Rose of Tralee winner Maria Walsh has confirmed she is seeking the Fine Gael nomination to contest the European elections in the Midlands/North-West Constituency.

Maria (31), who …
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The HSE last week revealed two confirmed cases of the highly infectious disease.

But now the HSE has confirmed that there are three more probable cases and several more possible …
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It’s Valentines week and love is in the air.

Couples everywhere will be spending the next few days getting organised for Thursday when flowers, cards, chocolates and ‘other things’ will …
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The weekend before Valentine’s was the perfect opportunity for Mulroy Woods to share the love by hosting a beautiful wedding fayre.

The Milford hotel has undergone a revival in the …
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“I don’t doooooo Facebook.” 

“I don’t doooooooooo Instagram.”

“I don’t doooooooo social media.” 

Do I have a problem with any of these statements?

Of …
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The Irish Cancer Society is looking for new volunteers to help out at its Daffodil Centre in Letterkenny Hospital.

The Daffodil Centre is a walk-in cancer information centre for cancer …
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Sharon’s Thompson’s newest novel ‘The Healer’ became a #1 Irish Crime Bestseller in the first week of its January release – such was the excitement among the author’s fans.

This …
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Get your diaries out, because the Donegal Women in Business Network have a fantastic schedule of events for February and March 2019!

The non-profit support group for entrepreneurial women is …
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The award-winning Mulroy Woods hotel in Milford is hosting their annual Wedding Fayre this Sunday 10th February from 2-5pm.

Future brides and grooms will be welcomed to a stunning afternoon …
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Anne Tuohy of Room Junkie is a nationally acclaimed, award winning Interior Designer, based in Donegal.

How do you decorate your home when you haven’t a clue where to start? …
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We all love beautiful, bouncy, flawless curls! But do you know what is even better? Beautiful, flawless curled hair that lasts all day!

Irish Hairdressing Federation Icon Patrick Gildea …
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Anna has been revealed as MC for the highly-anticipated gathering of inspirational speakers from the worlds of business, creativity and diversity.

Most of us will know Anna from her role …
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Myrtle and Alan Doherty are known for their annual charity collection in aid of children and adults in orphanages in Belarus – an area affected by the Chernobyl disaster.

The …
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Met Éireann has upgraded its wind warning to the second most serious alert – orange.

The national weather forecaster announced the increased status orange wind warning for three counties – …
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Our favourite Derry Girls were crowned Best Comedy at the 2019 UK Broadcast Awards.

This is just one more accolade for the hit Channel 4 series, which has previously won …
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Caitlín Mc Gonigle, aged 17, will undertake a 280km charity tractor run from Dublin to Mayo this April 19th while keeping memories of her grandad Paddy Duffy close to her …
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Presenter and reporter Ciara Doherty from Letterkenny gave birth to a healthy baby girl, weighing 7lbs, in National Maternity Hospital on Monday.

Experiencing the birth of their first child during …
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A measles outbreak has been declared in Donegal today following two confirmed cases.

The outbreak has been linked to a third level institution in Galway.

The HSE has urged the …
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There was a lot of excitement last night when it emerged that the EuroMillions Plus jackpot of €500,000 was won by a player in Donegal.

We can reveal that the winning ticket …
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Feeling lucky? It’s time to check those lotto tickets.

The National Lottery has revealed that one lucky player in Donegal has matched all five Euromillions Plus numbers tonight and it’s …
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Donegal presenter Ciara Doherty has welcomed her first child with husband Richard Stern.

Ciara, who is the host of TV3’s Ireland AM, had a baby girl on Monday, Xpose.ie reports.

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Ní Dhomhnaill, who has strong roots in Donegal, will join a world-class line-up at this year’s live concert and awards show in Belfast on Sunday 17th February.

Born in Co. Meath to …
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The people of Donegal have been seeing major roadworks in all parts of the county recently. But did you know they are the culmination of years of work to improve …
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Love will be in the air again this weekend with the return of the *ahem* romantic episode which will play host to over 200 singletons.

They are looking for fun …
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