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This week Donegal Woman put a call out to local makeup artists to showcase their talents – and we were amazed (and terrified) by the quality of work sent in.

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An Inishowen schoolgirl who was declared missing today has been found.

17-year-old Rochelle Logue from Buncrana had been missing for over 24 hours. She has thankfully been located and her …
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This morning he could not contain his excitement, telling his Twitter followers that he is “incredibly proud” of the new album.

“It’s time. Flicker is out, finally,” he wrote.

“I’ve …
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Ballintra woman Deirdre has been nominated for the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2017 in the Entrepreneur category.

The co-owner of the multi-award-winning Harvey’s Point Hotel, Deirdre has seen …
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The little boy from Derry suffered external and internal burns after the incident with a Paw Patrol Foam Soap, Belfast Live reports.

The boy is currently in intensive care at the Royal …
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Donegal mum Maria Coleman has become an advocate for the positive birth movement in the north-west, and is now working towards spreading her positive message to mums-to-be across the county.

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River Island prints are iconic in blouses, skirts and trousers, and now we can snuggle up in them with these new bedclothes.

The duvet sets come in Baroque and Tropical …
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Choosing the perfect Christmas present can prove challenging, if not downright stressful. This year – with lots of new additions to their range – the team at Lottie Dolls might …
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Breda Canning is a 23 year old personal trainer and bootcamp instructor from Glenswilly. From living and working in Ireland and America over the past five years, she has developed an edgy …
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This enjoyable afternoon event takes place in McElhinneys’ ladies Lingerie Department on Thursday 26th October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Majella will be sharing her personal journey with breast cancer …
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Each year the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards celebrates inspirational women from all over Ireland, and Donegal is lucky to have a selection of role models on this year’s …
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It seems that the people of Liberia and Chad have taken a sudden interest in having a chat with Irish people this week, as an influx of phonecalls are coming …
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Donegal Rapeseed Oil have created a charity cookbook, ‘Cooking with Donegal Rapeseed Oil’, to benefit three worthwhile charities with local links.

Recipes in the book are kindly donated by Ireland’s …
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The report, titled “Women and Men in Ireland 2016”, finds that over half (55.1%) of women aged 25 – 34 have a third-level qualification, compared to just 42.9% of men …
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Lough Eske Castle, a Solis Hotel & Spa has been recognized as No. 3 in the Top Hotels in Ireland category of the Condé Nast Traveler 30th annual Readers’ Choice …
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There was much celebration (and hungry minds) last night when the Just Eat Ireland National Takeaway Awards were announced.

It was a triumph for foodies in Letterkenny as two local …
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“Mindfulness, being present in each moment, without judgement”

So mindfulness is quite the buzz word at the minute, but what exactly is mindfulness?

It is defined as being …
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A taxi-driver has come forward who may be able to identify the brutal attacker who viciously assaulted a young Donegal woman on Sunday morning.

Student Shanan Reid-McDaid was hospitalised after …
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Glenties woman Breezy Kelly is busy preparing for what looks set to be another successful International Bake Bread For Peace Day on Tuesday October 24th.

Breezy believes that the tradition …
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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Letterkenny had some very familiar faces in on Saturday, 14th October.

Rugby International Tommy Bowe and a few of his Ulster teammates popped into …
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Anne Sheridan is already planning her shopping list after spinning the wheel and taking home €53,000. The home carer is said to be dreaming of buying a new car and phone …
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A certain pair of beautiful red booties are doing the rounds as the next must-have Penneys item, and we have to agree. The stand-out patent heeled boots in blood red …
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Shanan Reid-McDaid’s night out with friends turned into a horrific ordeal when she was viciously assaulted by an unknown man off the Main Street of Letterkenny.

A hunt is taking …
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Agnes Given died of lung cancer in 1981.

Shay Given was just four years of age and the fifth of six children under 11 at the time.

The former Republic …
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The setting of Castle Grove Country House Hotel added to the luxury of the fundraiser that was a great excuse for friends and relatives to get together for a weekend …
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Another tragic death has occurred as ex-Hurricane Ophelia hits Ireland.

A man in his 30s has died in Ballybrado, Cahir, Co. Tipperary while clearing a fallen tree.

The man sustained …
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A woman in Waterford has died in the first fatal tragedy of Storm Ophelia.

The woman, who is reported to be in her 70s, died when a tree fell and …
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The average life expectancy in Ireland is 81 years.

That is 8 decades + 1 year.

There are 10 years in each decade.

The graph below is where I am …
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Hurricane Ophelia is on track to strike the North West from 3pm this afternoon and many businesses and services are closing as a safety precaution.

Hiding out at home is strongly …
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Hi All,

Ah, the Leaving Certificate year, I still get cold sweats from thinking about the year itself.

It’s crazy to believe it has been two years since I tackled …
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Hurricane Ophelia is set to be the worst storm to hit our shores since Hurricane Debbie in 1961. Met Eireann has warned that this is the strongest hurricane to form in …
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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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Mini-Me’s mispronunciation of words provides endless inspiration for my daily smumbles. I was reminded of this post yesterday as she sang “and so say all of us” to her Doll …
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Little Hours surpassed Liam Gallagher’s As You Were, Ed Sheeran’s Divide, Picture This’ self-titled album, and Now That’s What I Call Music 97!

Earlier this week, vocalist John Doherty told …
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Caitriona will be hosting an informal book reading and book signing (with a few glasses of bubbly of course) in celebration of the novel’s release on Friday, October 20th at …
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The bus provider has contacted parents saying that if Met Eireann increases its weather warning to Code Red their buses will not operate.

The system was first introduced last year …
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‘A bright, welcoming, accessible space’ is how the new Cancer Care West Support Centre in Letterkenny has been described.

This is exactly the brief La Maison Interior Design Letterkenny had …
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This Saturday will be a special day in Dunfanaghy as Flynn’s Pharmacy opens its doors for a new chapter in the town.

The well-known pharmacy name is returning to the …
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Words by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent

The devastated mother of Danielle McLaughlin says she doesn’t want her daughter to be remembered as a victim, but as the “kind, beautiful and …
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DonegalDaily.com and DonegalWoman.ie are delighted to launch a great readers’ competition this week for an excellent evening of entertainment and hospitality.

We’re giving away TWO tickets to see the legendary …
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The event kicks off on Thursday the 19th of October at 8pm at Dorrian’s Imperial Hotel in Ballyshannon.

NCBI’s debut north-west fashion show will feature the best bargain pieces they …
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It’s clear this Christmas is going to be all about gin. From baubles, advent calendars, chocolates and now pastries, we’ll all have turned into juniper berries by the new year.

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Loving grandad Liam Lynch will be hitting the road for a busy Thursday and will be donating all fares to Friends of the Coombe – a charity which supported his …
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A ‘Beauty for a Cause’, Sarah was a finalist at this year’s Miss Earth NI Beauty Pageant. She won the Eco Warrior Award at the event in the Richmond Centre, …
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There’s no business like showbusiness and the LMS are in the business of only producing superb shows.

We have been thoroughly enjoying our initial preparations for Singin’ in the …
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Little Hours’ Too Much Patience EP launched on Friday October 6th, and they are calling on all fans to help them storm the charts in the first week.

Ed Sheeran …
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This new show will be performed twice on Saturday October 14th at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny at 11am and 3pm.

‘Tullyglen’ is a very funny and highly entertaining …
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Since 2012, October 11 has marked the International Day of the Girl (IDG). The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment …
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Meet Mia, the outdoor-loving wildlife photographer. She wears a cochlear implant, but that is just one of the features of Mia that make her unique.

Mia is passionate about her photography …
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The World Mental Health Day edition of The Hub with Dave Duke will be broadcast live from Galway tonight from 9pm.

Amy bravely talked about her own depression on …
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