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The impact of alcohol on women’s health is to be unveiled at an International Women’s Day event in Letterkenny this Friday.

Donegal Women’s Centre, Alcohol Forum Ireland and the Atlantic …
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Ramelton singer-songwriter Brí Carr is preparing for a unique concert celebrating Irish Language Week 2024 at Derry’s Guildhall.

The event, titled “Mo Cheol Thú”, will be an evening of song …
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Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Claire McDonough as its new President.

Claire is the Co-Owner of La Maison Interior Design Studio and most recently served as Vice President and …
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An inspirational Donegal woman has been honoured with the title of Mayo Person of the Year.

Rita Casey (née Doherty) is a native of Malin Head who is living and …
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Rural Enterprise Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of a Women in Construction programme, a full-time ten-week programme, open to women seeking to work in this sector.

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Unstoppable Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney from Loch an lúir has reached an incredible €10,000 milestone for Donegal Cancer Flights & Services – just two months into her 366-day walking challenge.

The …
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Donegal’s music scene is welcoming more new and exciting talent as local singer-songwriter Shauna Scanlon steps into the spotlight with her debut single, ‘Homebird’.

The Ballybofey woman has been singing …
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Lively new music has emerged from the serenity of Dungloe as The Hopeful Kind release their debut track.

The band, led by Donegal native Cara Ward and Ruth Teeling from …
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Three creative Carndonagh Community School pupils brought the glamour to the world stage yesterday as they won a major Junk Kouture award in Monaco.

Julia Grant, Ciara Gilmore and Ailish …
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Some of Donegal’s most inspirational explorers scooped national awards from Outsider Magazine last night.

Buncrana’s Jennifer Doherty, Arranmore dipper Paddy Conaghan, Rossnowlagh surfer Easkey Britton and south-Donegal based charity Liquid …
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In March 2020, after only two nights, the Letterkenny Musical Society had to cut short their production of The Addams Family.

But four years later, they are back and even …
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Three Atlantic Technological University (ATU) students, have designed this year’s awards for the Junk Kouture Finals held in Monaco this week.

The awards, crafted with sustainability in mind, have …
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An event bringing women from various backgrounds and ethnicities together in Carndonagh aims to ‘Inspire Inclusion’ ahead of International Women’s Day. 

Taking place in Carn’s Colgan Hall on Tuesday March …
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Moville’s Geraldine Mullan has announced a charity walk to celebrate the life of her son Tomás on what would have been his 18th birthday.

On 20th August 2020, dad John …
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A recent panel discussion on the upcoming referendum identified a knowledge gap among the public of what impact their votes will have.

As debate grows on the referendums to change …
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Two Donegal sportswomen, Rita Casey and Amelia McFarland, will tell their cancer story at the final event of the ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ series this April.

The event, taking place …
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O’Hehirs Bakery is running a 10% off for Bonus Club members from 9am-12pm each day, providing even more benefits to loyal customers.

Customers already get every 8th tea/coffee …
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Mark your calendars! The Donegal Women in Business Network (DWIBN) is excited to partner with the enterprising women of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a special “Crossing Horizons: …
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A daring West Donegal woman has conquered a brrr-illiant swimming challenge of 100 daily dips for charity.

Inspirational Elaine Boyle from Rannafast celebrated her 100th day of …
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Moya Brennan has been chosen as the Donegal Person of the Year for 2023.

The announcement took place in Rose’s Bar, Creeslough this evening, marking a year since the …
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Isla McGuckin from Portsalon has been shortlisted for the 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards for her book ‘April’s Garden.’

The shortlist for the 34th annual awards was announced …
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The 73rd Miss Universe competition is now officially open for applications.

This is an opportunity to follow in footsteps of previous winners Grainne Gallanagh from Buncrana, Roz Purcell, Joanna Cooper …
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The grand total raised at the 2023 North West Breast Cancer Ball 2023 has been revealed, with €15,081 being contributed to local research and services.

The glamorous event at the …
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Some of Donegal’s top wedding specialists and businesses have been honoured at the 6th Irish Wedding Awards 2024.

The black-tie ceremony took place on the 30th of January in Dublin, …
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Awareness and funding struggles are at the heart of a new short documentary that sheds light on the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (DSARCC).

Premiered last Friday, the …
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BPerfect Cosmetics unveiled the spectacular revamp of their state-of-the-art megastore in Foyleside Shopping Centre last night, with many familiar faces in attendance.

The celebrations kicked off with hilarious lip syncing …
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When you think of Irish dance music, a vision of reels and jigs might immediately spring to mind, but there is an evolution taking place and one Donegal based singer-songwriter …
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ADAPTAFASHION by Donegal Town woman Sarah Timony has been announced as the county winner of Google and LEO’s ‘You’re the Business’ campaign.

Sarah’s brand is a stylish and affordable clothing …
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Ballybofey sensation Muireann Bradley has been nominated for a Ticketmaster ‘Irish Rising Star For 2024’ Award.

This is Muireann’s first award nomination since she made her break in the blues …
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A Traveller from Donegal is set to continue leading the way in her community following her graduation with a BA in her chosen field.

Pamela Cullotty, from Kilmacrennan, graduated at …
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A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Newtowncunningham woman after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The fund has been set up to help Olivia Robb and her …
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Main pic: Elaine makes time for a ‘wave’ during her 100-day swim for Dungloe Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

A brave west Donegal woman is well on her way to …
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The perfect family outing awaits at Oakfield Park this Easter!

Hop onboard Donegal’s biggest Easter hunt as the Easter Express opens for bookings at 10am today on www.oakfieldpark.com

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An accomplished singer/songwriter with Donegal roots is dreaming of the chance to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Isabella Kearney, whose mum Barbara Kearney is from Greencastle, is …
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Donegal musician Aisling Jarvis is set to shine in one of the most anticipated entries for the Eurosong competition tonight.

Aisling, the daughter of Moya Brennan of Clannad, is a …
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Discover your dream wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at Gallen Hospitality’s Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2024 with the Villa Rose Hotel …
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Mark your calendars for a big-energy gig on Saturday February 24th, when folk rockers Sailor Bill play at the Shandon Hotel with special guest Chelsea Evans!

Sailor Bill …
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Donegal talents are shining bright in the shortlist for the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, announced this week.

The awards celebrate the very best in Irish folk music from …
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A young American couple’s Donegal romance has come full circle with a magical proposal in Bundoran.

Kirsten Quinn, a student from Birmingham Southern College in Alabama, and Andrew Pidhorodeckyj, a …
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A rich tapestry of Irish art has been unfurled at the Other Worlds exhibition at the Regional Culture Centre in Letterkenny.

The exhibition was curated by award-winning Gartan artist Daniel …
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Inishowen’s Edel Murphy has been appointed as the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation – Atypical.

Edel, who has overcome many personal health challenges, plans to use …
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Planning your dream wedding? The Shandon Hotel & Spa is delighted to invite everyone to their Wedding Open Day on Sunday, February 18th from 2pm to …
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The melodies of Danu are echoing through Manhattan as the Letterkenny-based young women’s choir enjoys an exciting trip to the States.

The trailblazing group headed to New York where they will …
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Ballyliffin woman Layla Doherty is still on a high after a month in Vietnam as Miss Earth Ireland.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with fun and new friendships, but …
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Donegal Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC), in partnership with Oath Studios, has created a short film documentary highlighting the valuable work they do in supporting survivors of sexual violence.

The film …
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Letterkenny Pantomime Society are making a long overdue return to the stage with their show, Aladdin in the wonderful An Grianan Theatre.

Family-favourite Aladdin opens on Saturday,  January 20, …
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A young Donegal woman is being tipped to make a splash in the world of fashion and beauty this year.

Léila Worth was named amongst the top 50 people to …
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A well-known West Donegal woman is embarking on a year-long walking campaign so local families and individuals can benefit from Donegal Cancer Flights & Services.

Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney, who lives …
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Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker rang in the New Year with an age-old Irish custom.

The Sex and the City star spent Christmas with her family at their holiday home …
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Donegal’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce marks her 108th birthday this New Year’s Eve – and the kettle will be boiled dry as she welcomes a steady stream of visitors!

Remarkable …
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