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The Frightful Five became a hugely successful series on Donegal Woman. We’d like to thank all artists who have sent in images. You packed our inboxes with some seriously gory …
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Last week the McElhinneys Lingerie Department celebrated a special event with Majella O’Donnell for breast cancer awareness month.

Majella gave a talk charting her own breast cancer journey and the event …
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Donegal women are meeting this week to discuss the legal elements of enterprise with an expert advisor. All are welcome to attend the event in Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar on Wednesday 1st …
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We are coming into the Halloween break.

It is one of the best times of the year and is great fun for children and adults alike.

People will be having …
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Comedian Al Porter has shared his fond childhood memories of attending the Gaeltacht on Arranmore Island, and says the island remains a special destination for himself and his partner.

Attending …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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Letterkenny Olympian Caitriona Jennings put on a fantastic performance at today’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon.

Caitriona finished fifth in the women’s category, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 42 …
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To showcase the talent of local MUAs, DonegalWoman.ie is featuring our favourite macabre looks from five different artists in the lead up to Halloween.

We’ve been astonished (and a little …
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You know the BEST thing about Halloween?

Once, it’s over, it is FINALLY Christmas. I’m not a fan. For this little Mammy, Halloween is simply a pot hole which we …
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Presenter and doctor Ciara Kelly has revealed that a “prominent man in the Irish media” could be an “Irish Weinstein.”

It recently broke that over 80 women have reported that …
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Since Donegal Woman put out a call to all local MUAs to share your spooktacular looks with us ahead of Halloween, we have been amazed (and terrified) by the quality …
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It’s the time of year where we once more must anxiously try to recall whether the clocks go back or forward.

A useful figure of speech to help remember this …
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The 31-year-old Indian dentist died from cardiac arrest due to a septic miscarriage in University Hospital Galway in 2012.

28 vigils are taking place throughout the country to mark the …
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In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, BreastCheck – the National Breast Screening Programme is asking all eligible women to put themselves first and attend their appointment when invited.

Cork …
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Assault victim Shanan Reid Mc Daid has said she is afraid to be alone and is still trying to deal with her anxiety after her unprovoked attack in Letterkenny earlier this …
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Better think again.

According to comedians Foil Arms and Hogg, these outfits are “unoriginal and unhilarious. They’ve been done to death. Don’t risk it.”

They also warn against lazy costumes, …
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Halloween is nearly upon us, and we’re getting a little scared about our costumes! Like so many ghosts and ghouls, our costumes are non-existent (…or are they?). Whether you believe …
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Things will be heating up in Dunfanaghy next month as First Dates hopefuls gather in Arnold’s Hotel. 

Singletons looking for love are in for an exciting weekend of mingling, music …
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Since January, 124 people have died on Ireland’s roads – a decrease of 32 on the same period in 2016. Five people have died in Donegal, with many more being …
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In association with Pinehill Studios, the search is on for Donegal’s best dancers.

Do you have what it takes to win Dance Addictions 2018 and walk away with a cash …
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Eclipse Cinemas Lifford/Strabane had a devilishly good plan this year by showing our favourite Halloween film Hocus Pocus on the big screen.

Adults and kids are all encouraged to …
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Mikaela was selected to have her story told to highlight the day.

Mikaela, who attends Scoil Bhríde in Convoy will be eight in January and her parents, Sinéad and Chris, …
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She told the story of her own cancer diagnosis, treatment and her life after cancer – sharing intimate details with all who gathered in the McElhinneys Lingerie Department.

You can …
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“It’s tough but it’s doable,” were the comforting words from Majella today as she opened up on her breast cancer journey.

Majella was joined in the McElhinneys lingerie department by …
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One bereaved mother who attended a recent Anam Cara event said: “Both my husband and I felt it helped us in our grief to be in a place where we …
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Leading Irish journalists Keelin Shanley and Caitríona Perry will now head up the evening edition, while Sharon Ni Bheolain moves on to the Nine O’Clock news.

Journalist and broadcaster Keelin Shanley …
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“What is the one good thing you say about yourself in the morning?” Yoga instructor Joanne Cullen asked a Deele College 5th Year class today (Wednesday).

“I am amazing,” a …
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Orla was 34 when she tragically died in a head-on collision with a drunk driver on Friday, 13th November 2015 in Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal.

A double inquest into the horrific road …
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DonegalWoman.ie have been overwhelmed (and terrified) by the gory and gorgeous looks sent to us by local makeup artists.

The creativity and level of skill displayed has been remarkable – …
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The third annual Run In The Dark Donegal takes place on November 15th at 8pm. Championed by local mother Sonia McGarvey, it’s set to be another inspirational and inclusive event.  …
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Allow us to introduce DW’s first column by ‘Daddyman’ – a local father who is keen to give a glimpse into the world of fatherhood and keen to stay anonymous …
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Sliabh Liag Distillery will officially launch An Dúlamán Irish Maritime Gin this weekend in South Donegal – by the very sea that inspired its creation.

An Dúlamán is inspired by …
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Tasha Peters, who lives in Killybegs with her husband and children, was recently selected as a finalist to be the face of Your Clothing, one of the UK’s leading plus-size …
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Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook are full of incredibly frightening looks this year – some so gory you have to look twice to make sure it’s really fake (no more wounds …
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How are you?

“I’m grand, yeah fine, I’m good”.

How many times a day do we tell ourselves this, do we tell other people this?

Have you perfected your mask?

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Halloween horrors are nearly upon us, and we have just over a week to plan our outfits.

Every year, the costumes become more and more about the makeup – giving …
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If you get as excited as Buddy the Elf each Christmas and have a stellar stock of Christmas jumpers, then now is the time to act.

This is for those …
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Members of the Inishowen Abortion Rights Campaign will join with groups across the country and hold a vigil in memory of Savita Halappanavar, who died in Galway University Hospital five …
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There are numerous reasons that Ireland is in the middle of an obesity epidemic.

• Poor food choices
• Over consumption of calories
• Over consumption of alcohol
• Lack of exercise

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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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This week Donegal Woman put out a call to all local MUAs to share your spooktacular looks with us ahead of Halloween, and we were amazed (and terrified) by the …
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On Wednesday, I wrote a blog post on how an imaginary spider and a pair of knickers caused a post apocalyptic meltdown in my house before 7am. Read it here.

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After 148 years in business, Judy and Lance Ball have shut the doors of CT Ball at 52 Upper Main Street for the last time, turning the key on a …
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Lorraine Quinn from Beauty at the Lodge Ballybofey explains the science behind chemical peels for an easy guide on choosing the right one for you.

Though the word “acid” may …
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Shockingly, the man in the Audi drove off and did not check on the girl whose car he had written off. The young woman did not sustain life-threatening injuries.

It …
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From gory to gorgeous, here are today’s top five Halloween looks.

Use these images as inspiration for yourself, or if you want to inquire about booking the MUAs in future …
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The fraudsters have been visiting homes in the Finn Valley area pretending to be from the Department of Health and have been asking people for sensitive information.

These scammers can …
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The Lifford native will be interviewed by D’Arcy about his career as a professional goalie spanning three decades.

Also appearing on the Ray D’Arcy show tonight will be Dustin the …
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It was double baby joy for Moville couple Seamus and Elizabeth Doherty as they had their second set of twins. Little Sienna and Travis were born at Letterkenny University Hospital …
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This special meteor shower is caused by particles from Halley’s Comet, and is considered a big event for astronomy buffs as the comet only passes earth once every 75 to …
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