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If you’re looking for a way to make the most of a Sunday afternoon then head to Raphoe this weekend. On Sunday September 10th from 2-6pm there will be many …
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Kildare woman Orla Mayock is hoping to pay forward some generosity she received after suffering her own unexpected disaster.

Orla owned a Montessori Preschool in Maynooth which was destroyed in a …
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With four months to go until the airing of the Toy Show, the elves want to make sure that they’ve organised the show nice and early so as they can …
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Brogan had her tonsils removed recently but last Tuesday, upon her return to Loreto Secondary School in Letterkenny, Brogan had to be rushed to hospital for surgery.

“I was sitting …
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Residents of Beechwood Park in Convoy at the weekend had to avoid the raw sewage that ran down the footpath and into a nearby river.

Children played around the estate on …
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Moving away for university is a big transition, whether you’ve come from the other side of the world or down the road.

If you’re suffering from homesickness, just remember you’re not the …
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Well-known Creeslough woman Pat McCarry presented a €2,300 cheque to the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland after holding her 23rd annual coffee morning on August 4th.

Pat …
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This concert is taking place to help raise further vital funds needed to support local victims of the recent floods in Inishowen. It will feature The Henry Girls, Sailor Bill, …
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The Butt Drama Circle will host auditions for the original tale of Puss in Boots by Thomas O’Leary in the Balor Theatre this Friday, September 8, at 7 pm for children. The …
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Age Action is calling on the community groups in Donegal to organise events around the county for Bank of Ireland Positive Ageing Week which takes place between Monday, 25th September …
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Letterkenny Musical Society’s 2018 production at An Grianan Theatre will be “Singin’ in the Rain” – the musical inspired by the 1952 film starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.

Most …
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Celebrated landscape photographer Gareth Wray will be sharing his top tips at an event at Arena 7 Letterkenny on Tuesday 5th September.

LK Foto is a local group for people …
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Weight loss stalling when dieting is not uncommon. In fact, I’d hazard a guess that weight loss stalls are the downfall of the majority of diets

If you have ever …
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Kensington Palace have shared the Royal couple’s happy news that Kate is pregnant.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be welcoming a new sibling in the new year, who will be …
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The first day back to school is full of emotions – stress, excitement, and heartache for many parents to see their wee ones running through the gates.

One Donegal restaurant …
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The harmless-looking email claims that your account is “automatically locked” due to “an unusual transaction attempt on your Apple account,” and prompts you to follow a link to ‘Verify Your …
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The informative meeting will run during Eczema Awareness Week and will provide people with or caring for those with eczema the knowledge and practical tips they require to manage the …
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So we have survived the first week of normality and reality with everyone back to School, Childcare and work.  

I don’t know how you other Mammies are feeling this …
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Another week, another on-the-mark Donegal Woman’s Words. This creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature for readers …
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The wait is over, as Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin will be available in Tesco stores across Ireland tomorrow.

Since it was released in the UK over the summer, it has …
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Brave Letterkenny woman Ita has opened up about how the Simon Community has helped her change her life.

Twice an All-Ireland athlete in her teens, things took a turn for …
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The most common question we get asked during consultations with our clients here in La Maison Interior Design Letterkenny, is how to update a room simply and quickly.

A feature …
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The pedigree Suffolk ram lamb set Seamus back €15,000 last month, a record price for the Ballymena Livestock annual Premier Suffolk Show and Sale, but Seamus couldn’t be happier with …
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The new chair for the Twin Towns Community Library will pay tribute to the much-celebrated Stranorlar native Frances Browne (1816-1879).

Based on the book by Stranorlar born author Frances Browne, …
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Roseann Ní Ghallachóir, from Rann na Feirste, was 34 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

In the candid interview with Michelle Nic Grianna on Barrscéalta on …
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One of the biggest concerts of the year was arranged with lightning speed and tickets are selling just as quickly.

The huge Flood Aid event on Sunday 3rd September will …
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A Nottingham man whose wife sadly passed away from cancer in 2016, is planning a fantastic tribute in her memory this September when he undertakes the 500-mile cycle between Donegal’s …
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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone’s Affordable Childcare Scheme will see supports being paid to the childcare provider in order to assist parents with the cost.

Minister …
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The Cork native was chosen at a glamorous ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin last night, where 30 finalists competed to be Ireland’s representative at the global pageant later …
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Tiernan is donating takings from his show at The Mount Errigal Hotel on October 5th to The Victoria Thompson Memorial fund and Scholarship. Tickets are on sale now.

As …
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The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.

One bereaved mother …
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It has been revealed that a Letterkenny farmer and his handsome woolly friend will join the first Late Late Show line-up of the season.

Seamus Brown and his star lamb …
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Although the summer has only drawn to a close and it appears frightfully early to even mention the word ‘Christmas’, it was this time last year that I booked flights …
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Coroner Dennis McCauley has said the family of Christina Ward should be praised for consenting to the donation of her organs.

The coroner returned a verdict of death by natural …
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The party at Backstage Bar & Grill saw friends, family, supporters and colleagues toasting to Amy’s outstanding success at the Rose of Tralee Festival.

Amy’s journey as the Donegal Rose …
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Stapleton retired from international rugby this week after winning 50 Irish caps and making a decade of memories in the green.

The Fahan woman was working with Bank of Ireland …
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Aware is urging the people of Co. Donegal who are struggling to deal with life’s challenges to sign up to the “Aware Life Skills Group Programme.”

The Life Skills Programme, nine hours, …
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Roisin, aged 18, is no stranger to beauty pageants, but Miss Universe is looking for more from the finalists than looks this year.

The competition is having a shake up …
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Robert Mizzell and the Country Kings, Jimmy Buckley and friends are putting on a lively benefit show in the Buncrana Plaza next Thursday, September 7th.

Mizzell told fans yesterday how he …
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The Kerry-based artist who lives and breathes creativity has chosen a most creative setting to reveal her poetic works this week.

Lorraine Carey is reading from her debut collection – …
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Alan Hughes was on a pursuit to learn more about catching Donegal’s famous fish – and more importantly, eating them! He also enjoyed the craic and ceol at Harvey’s Point’s …
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Sections include the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Venture Scouts, and is open to boys and girls for the 2017/2018 scouting year.

Registration is open to boys and girls from Letterkenny …
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Tickets for the Flood Aid for Inishowen charity concert are in high demand and are now available to buy online.

The massive event on Sunday 3rd September at the Aura …
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Kayleigh, aged 20, cried with joy when she heard she was a finalist in the competition celebrating women of Ireland. She was working in Portugal when the good news came, …
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The launch of the 2017 Shoe Box appeal will take place in Mount Errigal Hotel next Wednesday the 6th of September.

A representative from Team Hope along with local coordinators …
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Those cute photos of kids lined up in their brand new uniforms could be giving away dangerous amounts of personal information, according to CyberSafe Ireland.

The online safety organisation warns …
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Law student Simone Crawford from Castlefinn is one of the 30 finalists in the 2017 Miss Universe Ireland competition, which has had a revamp to focus more on the strong minds …
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Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly took to the Rose of Tralee stage last week to open up about her very personal past which was marked with depression. She earned much praise …
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 “Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious.”- Sigmund Freud.

Through analysing our dreams, we can get a “glimpse” into the inner workings of our subconscious.

Dreams can …
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It’s that time of year again.

Time seems to go faster. Darkness arrives earlier and earlier, as families get back into the school routine.

With the relaxed nature of the …
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