8 years ago
We’ve spotted something very amiss with the Irish Farmer Calendar
The cream of the crop of Irish farmers has been unleashed again for the Irish Farmer Calendar 2018.
The charity calendar cultivates much excitement among the Irish population – all …
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8 years ago
Social worker Ann Lappin to give talk for bereaved parents
Social worker Ann Lappin will be the guest speaker, offering insight into the various types of loss and grief endured by parents on the death of a child.
Ann …
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8 years ago
Donegal woman appointed to lead role at IDA Ireland
Donegal native Céline Crawford has been appointed as Press and PR Manager of IDA, Ireland’s Foreign Direct Investment Agency.
In her new role Céline will be responsible for managing a …
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8 years ago
Events: Team Pello parties for Pinktober
Pello Hairdressing Letterkenny marked their 10th year in business with a special event for Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday 7th October.
Donegal’s only Aveda salon officially opened in a new location in …
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8 years ago
Hangover-free Prosecco is coming to Lidl… but there’s a catch
There could well be a stampede of Prosecco fans looking to stock up on Lidl’s new launch this week.
The supermarket is introducing ‘Organic Prosecco Spumante’ – a seemingly hangover free …
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8 years ago
How to mind your mental health at work
Today is World Mental Health Day. The 10th of October each year is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and bringing together efforts which support …
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8 years ago
How to dine on a diet
One of the biggest struggles people can have when dieting, is eating out.
Not knowing what to order in restaurants to keep on track, can make it difficult to know …
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8 years ago
‘Look for the beauty within the pain’ – Shannon’s story of perseverance
Shannon McLaughlin, aged 21, moved from her home in Convoy to Arkansas, USA in 2015. She was a fit and healthy student with an exciting new life and bright future, …
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8 years ago
The offensive ‘Sh*g a Ginger’ night is back
The Pulse Letterkenny will host the infamous ‘Sh*g a Ginger’ this Wednesday, October 11th as part of its Cheeky Wednesdays student events.
People with red hair are said to be …
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8 years ago
TV series to focus on self-made Donegal businesswoman
The Donegal woman and MD of the Cara Group will be featured in episode 3 of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year on be3 at 8pm.
Ramona was chosen as one of …
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8 years ago
Inspirational Nikki begins training for gruelling four peak challenge
The four peak challenge will push her physically and mentally, as she aims to climb four of Ireland’s most iconic mountains next summer – Lugnaquilla (Wicklow), Carrauntoohil (Kerry), Croagh Patrick …
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8 years ago
Bride drives herself to her wedding – in a tractor!
Lucinda walked up the aisle of St. Mary’s in Ramelton on the 19th of August, after driving herself to the ceremony – in her dad’s tractor!
“I grew up on …
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8 years ago
Woman’s Words: Arthur’s retail therapy
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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8 years ago
What is dermaplaning?
What is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning has existed in America for over 30 years, but has only come to Ireland in the last couple of years.
Dermaplaning is a method of exfoliation …
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8 years ago
Donegal athletes secure silver at Road Relay Championships
A record total of 179 teams took part at the Championships which were hosted by Orangegrove AC at Victoria Park in Belfast.
Maria Ní Mhaolagáin, Noeleen Scanlan and Nakita Burke …
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8 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – You are enough Mammy
Mammies.
No matter what kind of day you are having right now, remember that You ARE enough.
You have bad days. You have bad mornings. You have a short temper. …
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8 years ago
Tea-rrific event announced for people with dementia and their families
On the second Wednesday of every month, they will be hosting a tea party between 11am and 1pm.
The cuppa is free of charge – and they’re even offering freshly …
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8 years ago
Mickey Joe Harte tops the charts with new single
The Lifford singer-songwriter’s new single, ‘For The Broken Hearted’, surpassed gems by stars such as Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Nathan Carter.
Since releasing the single two weeks ago it …
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8 years ago
Pink events planned in Donegal for ‘Cups against Cancer’
This October, Centra stores are hosting coffee mornings and pink walks to support the Irish Cancer Society in the fight against breast cancer.
This year over 2,900 people in Ireland will …
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8 years ago
Donegal man inspires with loving story of fiancee’s MS battle
Susan White, the love of Neil’s life, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 17. The young couple met around this time, as Dublin woman Susan’s father Frank …
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8 years ago
Huge range of events planned for Social Inclusion Week
There are a whole range of events to attend, such as the launch of training initiative on intercultural issues on Monday, an evening of entertainment with Majella O’Donnell on Tuesday …
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8 years ago
How one Donegal man found his perfect fit in costuming
Sometimes we don’t notice what actors are wearing in TV, film and theatre, while other times it’s their clothing that transports the audience to a place and time outside our …
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8 years ago
Donegal hair salon highlights hard work of team leader Noreen Gallagher
The Patrick Gildea Hairdressing team recently celebrated an incredible year in the Centre of Excellence and made a special presentation to a valued colleague.
Noreen Gallagher from Donegal Town was honoured …
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8 years ago
Cross-party action group to be established following Lyme Disease Rally
Following the huge turnout at the Lyme Disease rally at the Dáil last Wednesday, activists raised awareness for the disease and its causes, with a cross-party action group being established …
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8 years ago
Donegal venues rank highly on list of Ireland’s top party locations!
A diverse mix of businesses were selected by The Irish Times to highlight great spots to gather with friends and mark special occasions.
Weddings, birthdays, family gatherings, anniversaries, Christmas parties …
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8 years ago
Eye-gouging reported as friends fought at Donegal festival
Two women swung each other by the hair before trying to gouge each other’s eyes out at the Lennon Festival in Ramelton, Donegal Daily reports.
One of the women, Laetitia Candido, …
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8 years ago
You can get free entry to Legoland if you have one of these names
Legoland in Windsor is offering free entry to anyone with specific names to celebrate the release of the ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’.
Guests with the first name Lloyd, Kai, Jay, …
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8 years ago
Exceptional Erin invited to compete in Irish Junior Science Olympiad
The Irish Junior Science Olympiad (IrJSO) is a science competition for students under 16 held in Dublin City University on 21 October. Finalists are invited to participate after qualifying through the …
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8 years ago
Care to join Collette and #SleepOut4Simon?
Collette Ferguson of the North West Simon Community is inviting people to brave one night sleeping outdoors in Letterkenny so other people can be saved from real homelessness.
Collette is the Development …
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8 years ago
Teen rugby talent Mya retains Ulster place for crucial game
Letterkenny Rugby Club’s Mya Alcorn has been named on the Ulster Under-18 side for a big game against Munster this weekend in the deciding games of the Women’s Under-18 Inter-Provincial …
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8 years ago
This Donegal all-girls school may soon have boys on the roll call
The board of management has written to all parents inviting them to attend a meeting on 23rd October to discuss the possibility of the school going co-ed in September 2018.
8 years ago
Here’s how much it costs to raise a newborn today
The average costs of having a baby in Ireland and raising it to its first birthday have been revealed by Life insurance provider AA Insurance.
The costs of a baby’s first 12 …
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8 years ago
Gin glass thieves forced a Donegal bar to issue this hilarious warning
Warehouse Bar + Kitchen, one of Letterkenny’s newest bars, has an extensive gin selection and attractive goblets to sip from. However, gin drinkers are a bit too fond of the …
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8 years ago
Local woman uncovers more details in suitcase appeal
As Jo needs the passport to return to her home in Australia this weekend, the appeal to find whoever has her case has heated up in intensity – now we …
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8 years ago
Majella O’Donnell to host a special celebration on World Mental Health Day
Majella O’Donnell is preparing to welcome attendees to a special evening around mental health this Tuesday, October 10th.
Majella is the founder of Donegal Mind Wellness and is a prominent advocate …
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8 years ago
Choo Choo! The Santa Express is rolling back into Oakfield Park
From December 1st to the 23rd, boys and girls will be boarding the Santa Express and enjoying an enchanting train ride through Oakfield Park in Raphoe to meet Mr Claus …
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8 years ago
Discover Jane Austen’s Donegal roots at Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival
Dr. Hillan, author of ‘May, Lou & Cass: Jane Austen’s Nieces in Ireland’ will officially launch the Second Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival on Friday, October 20th at the Donegal County …
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8 years ago
Let’s get pinned and pampered at Pello’s Pinktober birthday bash!
Pello, Donegal’s premier exclusive Aveda salon, is holding an open birthday and launch event at their new premises in Letterkenny Shopping Centre, with all money raised going towards Breast Cancer …
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8 years ago
Meet the team who are putting smiles on the faces of Donegal’s sick children
The charity was set up last November by a committee led by chairperson Adrian McMyler. The launch took place during the hugely successful Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser in aid of …
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8 years ago
Eileey’s feeling smiley with major award nominations
The Oral Health Awards aims to recognise excellence and endeavour in oral care in Ireland and the UK, and Eileen is nominated for the Best Children’s Care and Best Community …
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8 years ago
Five Donegal Ladies make the 2017 All-Star shortlist
It was announced this week that Glenfin duo Karen Guthrie and Yvonne McMonagle, Moville sisters Niamh and Ciara Hegarty and Termon sharpshooter Geraldine McLaughlin are included among the Ladies All-Star …
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8 years ago
A Donegal woman needs our help!
Jo Cronolly was home on holiday from Australia when her suitcase and passport were taken by mistake from a train from Dublin to Kerry.
She is desperate to get her case …
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8 years ago
The season of letting go
“October is about trees revealing colours they’ve hidden all year. People have an October as well” – Jm Storm.
Autumn is the season of letting go. I absolutely …
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8 years ago
Nevermind couch to 5k… why not try 555k!
Arthur McMahon, Team Donegal’s founder, recently held an open evening to encourage and inspire local women to join an 8 person ladies only team for Team Donegal Oil and take …
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8 years ago
Are you up for the challenge of being a Donegal Fire Fighter?
Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. Currently, there are no female officers in the service, but it …
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8 years ago
Government to introduce IVF funding and extended maternity leave for premature births
The Cabinet is due to consider the introduction of laws for the regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction, which includes IVF.
The Irish Times reports that Health Minister Simon Harris will …
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8 years ago
You’re actually going to LOVE the show that’s coming this December
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre have just announced a special screening of the festive favourite film accompanied by live full orchestra on Friday 8th December 2017.
It’s one of the world’s best-loved …
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8 years ago
Donegal designer launches Junk Kouture with new judge Pippa
Ireland’s renowned recycled fashion competition is back for its eighth successive year and has added a new name to the judging panel – style guru Pippa O’Connor.
Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana student Mariusz Malon …
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8 years ago
James Patrice and Miriam O’Callaghan launch search for Donegal’s heroes of the year
RTE broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan and Snapchat star James Patrice launched the awards at the Mansion House in Dublin this week alongside former winners Aoibheann Mangan (11) and Padraic Godwin (12).
8 years ago
Are you afraid to join a gym?
Joining a gym can be a daunting experience.
The thought of it can put most people off before they even get the courage up to pay it a visit.
The …
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