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On Friday, Ireland AM’s facebook page shared a story from Xposé.ie with the tag line;

“Struggling to lose weight? This special drink will have you burning fat in no time!”

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The people of Letterkenny will be wide awake this Monday morning after a high dose of caffeine from the newest Starbucks cafe.

The An Dánlann sports complex at LYIT has …
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Hello and a warm welcome to the new Donegal Woman column ‘College Corner.’

Let me introduce myself, my name is Niamh Shields, a Donegal second year English and …
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The 18-piece collection with sizes between 8 and 18, titled ‘Esmara by Heidi Klum’, aims to produce fashionable pieces that won’t put too much of a dent in your pocket.

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

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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Yes.  I’m saying it.

Stop body-shaming bumps. Body Shaming happens to all women, of all ages, of all shapes and sizes, all the time…EVEN, believe it or not, during Pregnancy. …
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Alma Curran, the principal of St. Joseph’s National School, explained to Donegal Woman that Mally was the backbone of the community, and that the town is in shock following her …
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A crowd in the region of 700 made their way to the Blue Haven in Kilcar to meet world-renowned footballer Seamus Coleman last night.

The Killybegs native is now the …
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Rebecca had the bright idea to set up a business in 2015 when she saw parents in the Drumkeen community struggling to find somewhere for their children to stay and …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network’s annual conference may be over, but the networking and collaborating are still going strong.

The Connect to Grow conference at Harvey’s Point saw local …
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i.C.A.R.E. is a day and respite centre in Buncrana that supports parents of children and people with autism, but funding has all but dried up.

For mum of three Mary …
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As the breeding season for the arachnids is fast approaching, they venture inside in order to mate in a comfortable environment. The male spiders venture out in search of female …
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On Sunday 29th October 2017 i.C.A.R.E. are delighted to announce another opportunity to dust off your “glitzy dress” or “tuxedo” and take to the dance floor of the Inishowen Gateway …
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Chairperson of iCARE Angela Tourish tells Donegal Woman how parents are working tirelessly to keep the centre open.

“The main issue is that the HSE are referring children to us …
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Of the total 919 people in the North West who attended addiction services, 538 were from Donegal, 295 from Sligo, and 86 from Leitrim. Most were men (593), compared to …
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We’ve got the Friday feeling here in DW towers, and would like to share a special reminder that it’s National Leave Work at 4pm Day.

It’s September, summer is over, we’re …
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On October 14th at 2pm, the luxurious Letterkenny hotel will be welcoming women to an elegant event in aid of Donegal Youth Service.

Donegal Youth Service provide supports and services to young people …
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Connect to Grow’s keynote speakers Paula Fitzsimons, Susan Hayes-Culleton and Majella O’Donnell provided unique advice on enterprise, goals, success, challenges and everyday life. Click here to discover the lessons learned from …
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The DWIBN Connect to Grow conference was a celebration of ambitious local women from all walks of life and all stages of their careers. Keynote speakers, exhibitions and discussions over …
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Eighteen year old Lauren will be jetting off to Paris this weekend to model for top makeup brand Vanity X.

The Buncrana native was one of three Miss Ireland 2017 …
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Abbey Vocational School student Emily McGill has been awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €20,000 towards her third level studies in Applied Physics at Dublin City University (DCU).

Abbey VS …
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One of the founding members of the successful Donegal band Little Hours has told fans his time with the group has ended.

Guitarist and vocalist Ryan Mc Closkey revealed last …
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Dublin native Jack O’Donohue left Muff on May 29th for what he called ‘a bit of a walk’. In reality, Jack embarked on a huge adventure that inspired many people …
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In last week’s article I focused on students moving to university and dealing with homesickness.

This week my focus is on the parents/guardians who are left behind. As a mother …
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Kara Rose is an admirable Donegal girl who was among twenty national winners honoured at this year’s national awards in Dublin on Monday.

On her seventh birthday in 2015, Kara …
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Donegal’s star singer Daniel has announced that he and his wife Majella will be welcoming a new grandchild to their family in the New Year.

Majella’s daughter Siobhan and her husband …
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Connecting for Life Donegal launched this poster as one of three new suicide prevention resources yesterday as part of World Suicide Prevention Week.

These resources are the latest developments from …
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The Little Wishes Black Tie Charity Ball is just around the corner and is set to be one of the biggest nights of the social calendar in Letterkenny.

The glamourous …
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Dieting is thought of as 2 parts.

1. Losing weight
2. Gaining weight

That is usually how the conversations go about it and that is usually where they stop.

However, …
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An Grianan Theatre are preparing to showcase a fresh new version of the magical Christmas tale The Nutcracker this year.

Like last year’s Christmas show Peter Pan, this will be a youth …
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Joined by Kimberley Chu, all funds raised will go towards The Truth for Danielle McLaughlin Campaign.

Raymond has set a £2,000 goal for his fundraiser and is coming close to …
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There’s always a new treatment that promises younger looking skin and more recently micro-needling (also known as Collagen Induction Therapy) has been heralded as a non-invasive way to achieve youthful, …
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Landmarks across Ireland will be illuminated in orange to spread the message that “it’s okay not to be okay.”

Cycle Against Suicide is hosting an awareness campaign on the Diamond …
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So the royal family is expecting another Baby.

Good for them.  

I’m as happy for Kate as I would be to hear of ANY pregnancy, but Holy Gemima, …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local women.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature for readers to enjoy.

This tale …
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The Lifford native had some help coming up with a title for his autobiography as he asked his Instagram followers for suggestions under a photograph of himself and Jamie Dornan!

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Shot at Ards Friary in Donegal, this breathtaking video was directed by Letterkenny woman Andrea to celebrate the link between Ireland’s past and present.

“I was always passionate about the …
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3-year-old Madeline McCann went missing in Portugal in May 2007, when she disappeared from her bed whilst parents Kate and Gerry McCann dined in a nearby restaurant.

Although there have …
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Anna Farren has ventured out to enjoy cuppas in five of the most scenic spots in Donegal, and it’s giving us plenty of road trip ideas.

9ine Hostages in Manorcunningham, …
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Everyone is invited to come along to this wonderful hotel from 2-5pm to revel in what is arguably the most anticipated Wedding Fayre in the Northwest.

The multi award-winning Ballyliffin …
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Photographer Bill Guiller took this gorgeous snap of two Donegal ladies last weekend at the Dark Hedges, the picturesque road in Antrim used in ‘A Game of Thrones’!

The two …
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If you’ve ever had your favourite cosmetics confiscated at airport security then you’re going to relate to this woman’s message to Cocoa Brown.

Dublin woman Rachel O’Connor Walsh this week …
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They’re hoping to hear from “curious, cheerful, and enthusiastic” Irish people with good French for the auditions!

They will be in Dublin next week to recruit characters for greeting, food …
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Yes, we know it’s only September, but it’s never too early to start planning Santa lists and Christmas outfits.

Which is why we’re so excited to see the sneak peek …
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Helen Swierszcz is a parenting coach who has created a class for parents and toddlers to tune into connection, communication and mindfulness.

Ahead of the first class on 12th September, …
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Sports, fashion and fun was the goal at this unique show which was held in association with Donegal Hospice.

A star line-up of local celebrities and fantastic models wowed on …
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The couple was towing the van with their car when strong winds and a bumpy road caused the caravan to start snaking. It became difficult to regain control and the …
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The first storm of the year will be female, and will be named Aileen.

The gender of the first storm alternates each year, with Angus being the first storm of …
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Gin and Tonic flavour chocolate by Kerry confectioners Skelligs will be hitting the shelves in Lidl on Monday – but you better nab them quickly as they’re only there while …
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Celebrity chef Gary O’Hanlon from Ramelton is one of the leaders on the new series of Celebrity Operation Transformation, and you can find out how his first week went tonight (Wednesday) on …
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