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WATCH: Eoghan wows crowd with marvellous Irish dancing performance 8 years ago

WATCH: Eoghan wows crowd with marvellous Irish dancing performance

16 year old Eoghan Boyce from Ramelton has entered a competition to be in with the chance of winning a free scholarship to the Fusion Dance Fest in August.

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Loreto girls invite all to a tea-rrific fundraiser 8 years ago

Loreto girls invite all to a tea-rrific fundraiser

By  •  News

Loreto TY students, Joanna McMonagle, Róisín Conaghan, Natasha Tinney and Rosa Barrett are all taking part in the John Paul II awards and have embarked on this journey as part …
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Events: McElhinneys are springing into summer in SS17 Fashion Show 8 years ago

Events: McElhinneys are springing into summer in SS17 Fashion Show

By  •  Style

McElhinneys of Ballybofey hosted its spring fashion show with all proceeds in aid of St. Columbas College last night in Jackson’s Hotel.The team at McElhinneys had been working closely with …
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Katie’s career takes off after a whirlwind week 8 years ago

Katie’s career takes off after a whirlwind week

Katie McGloin, aged 16, was yesterday named as the winner of the Foróige Young Entrepreneur of the Year award of 2017. On top of the accolade this week, she had …
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Near or far? Your summer holiday flights could now be a lot more expensive 8 years ago

Near or far? Your summer holiday flights could now be a lot more expensive

By  •  News

The Irish airline is now categorising destinations by distance to bring in new baggage costs.

Flying to European locations Near, Mid and Far will be now be priced differently, with popular …
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Sweet success! Cupcake Fantasy Fashion show raises €6,000 for charity 8 years ago

Sweet success! Cupcake Fantasy Fashion show raises €6,000 for charity

By  •  News

The Cup Cake Fantasy Charity Fashion Show in Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel on Sunday March 5th was a colourful mixture of style and sweetness as guests enjoyed baked delights …
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Sunny days on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way 8 years ago

Sunny days on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way

By  •  Life

Last year my friend Katie was visiting from down the country on one unexpectedly gorgeous day. I decided to take her on a round county trip (or as much as …
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Amazing Alana gave it her all to help Haiti 8 years ago

Amazing Alana gave it her all to help Haiti

By  •  News

St Patrick’s Day was the defining day for Buncrana native Alana Mc Conalogue as she got into the ring to show her strength in a white collar boxing match. Alana is …
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Donegal woman Joanne chats her way to a match on First Dates 8 years ago

Donegal woman Joanne chats her way to a match on First Dates

Joanne’s friendly and outgoing nature entertained 32-year-old Max so much that they agreed to meet again. The date, which aired on RTE2 tonight, was a success despite an initial hiccup …
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Makeup 101 | My luscious LVL lash treatment 8 years ago

Makeup 101 | My luscious LVL lash treatment

By  •  Beauty

In my job as a makeup artist I hear about all the wonderful beauty treatments girls are trying out (and some boys too) especially with my bridal clients, so I …
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A final farewell as colourful gem Danielle McLaughlin is laid to rest 8 years ago

A final farewell as colourful gem Danielle McLaughlin is laid to rest

By  •  News

Instead of traditional dark clothing, many mourners at St Mary’s Chapel in Cockhill on the outskirts of Buncrana town, wore bright colours in memory of the 28-year-old murdered in India …
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Julie’s invisible pain that brings her to her knees 8 years ago

Julie’s invisible pain that brings her to her knees

By  •  Health

March 2017 is Worldwide Endometriosis month, presenting a cause for millions of women to speak out and raise awareness of the condition. Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women …
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Sneak preview: Coláiste Ailigh ‘Strictly’ couples revealed 8 years ago

Sneak preview: Coláiste Ailigh ‘Strictly’ couples revealed

Coláiste Ailigh will present an evening of glittering entertainment this Saturday night in The Mount Errigal Hotel at 8pm. Strictly Come Dancing is being organised by the staff and Parents Association …
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Friends of Danielle call for bright colours and flowers to say last goodbye 8 years ago

Friends of Danielle call for bright colours and flowers to say last goodbye

By  •  News

The young Buncrana woman was murdered two weeks ago in Goa, India. The 28-year-old had been travelling in the country and celebrating the Holi festival of colours in the region when her …
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Are you ready for the Rundonegal Womens 5K? 8 years ago

Are you ready for the Rundonegal Womens 5K?

By  •  News

The popular event at 11am at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar has been organised to raise funds for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The Brid Carr Ovarian …
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REVEALED: Donegal teens just want to have fun 8 years ago

REVEALED: Donegal teens just want to have fun

The newly-launched Reveal The Teen report by three students has shown that young people across the county are calling out for local businesses to bring in events and promotions to …
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Boxers Labhaoise Clarke and Chloe McDaid in Irish finals this week 8 years ago

Boxers Labhaoise Clarke and Chloe McDaid in Irish finals this week

By  •  Sport

Carndonagh ABC’s Clarke, who celebrated her 18th birthday this week, is aiming for a tenth Irish title, while Little Miss Dynamite McDaid, from the Illies Golden Gloves, goes to win …
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Your guide to being the perfect Mother of the Bride 8 years ago

Your guide to being the perfect Mother of the Bride

By  •  Bridal

Yay! Your little girl is getting married! Every mum has dreamt of (and dreaded) the day her daughter gets married. Traditionally the role of mother of the bride was a …
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How LYIT are going to be celebrating women in Computing 8 years ago

How LYIT are going to be celebrating women in Computing

By  •  News

The event will run from 11 am – 2 pm and members of the public are invited to come along.

The event will help attendees gain an understanding of the opportunities …
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Donegal woman Edel Ní Chuireáin to head up RnaG in Donegal 8 years ago

Donegal woman Edel Ní Chuireáin to head up RnaG in Donegal

By  •  News

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced today that Edel Ní Chuireáin is to step down as Ceannaire, or Head of Station, to move back home to Donegal where she will …
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This Donegal teen has made a very kind gesture in memory of his mother 8 years ago

This Donegal teen has made a very kind gesture in memory of his mother

By  •  News

Anthony’s mother Maeve sadly passed away last year and he wanted to honour her memory and show gratitude to the Donegal Hospice staff who cared for her.

Anthony handmade Christmas …
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Women’s Rugby stars get Donegal girls to give fitness a try 8 years ago

Women’s Rugby stars get Donegal girls to give fitness a try

Girls from St. Catherine’s VS, Killybegs; Abbey VS, Donegal Town; Magh Ene, Bundoran; Finn Valley College, Stranorlar;  St. Columba’s College, Stranorlar, Errigal College, Letterkenny; Mulroy College, Milford, Crana College, Buncrana …
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Recruitment drive calls for Donegal women to star in TV advert 8 years ago

Recruitment drive calls for Donegal women to star in TV advert

By  •  News

A leading Irish car insurance brand has launched a search for Donegal women to star in its new advertising campaign. its4women.ie is seeking women from across Ireland to star in …
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Words will hurt me… 8 years ago

Words will hurt me…

By  •  Health

“Sticks and Stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”

Remember this poem from your school days?

I think it should read more along the lines …
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Watch: Nathan Carter is Livin the Dream in Nashville 8 years ago

Watch: Nathan Carter is Livin the Dream in Nashville

Irish country superstar Nathan Carter has just released the music video for his new single Livin The Dream.

The video, filmed in Nashville was published last night to an eager …
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This town in Donegal was listed among the Top 10 most enchanting in Europe 8 years ago

This town in Donegal was listed among the Top 10 most enchanting in Europe

By  •  News

The popularity of the new Beauty and the Beast movie has increased travellers’ interest in seeking out storybook settings to visit – and one Donegal town has earned a place …
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Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017! 8 years ago

Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017!

By  •  News

Last year’s Donegal Rose, Zoe McGettigan, handed over to the newly announced Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan!

Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly was the popular winner of the Donegal Rose selection which …
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5 Things You Should Know About Losing Weight 8 years ago

5 Things You Should Know About Losing Weight

By  •  Health

Weight loss can be a frustrating thing.

  • How much should you be losing each week?
  • What if weight loss stops?
  • What am i allowed to eat?
  • Will I be …
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Watch: Not sure what to get your mum for Mother’s Day? Here’s a hint 8 years ago

Watch: Not sure what to get your mum for Mother’s Day? Here’s a hint

By  •  Videos

BBC Scotland released this hilarious video just in time for Mother’s Day.

Need to pick up a last-minute gift for your mother? The video takes you through the various options …
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Style Study – Zara McDaid 8 years ago

Style Study – Zara McDaid

By  •  Style

Zara’s flare for innovation has led to her fashion themed paintings being exhibited throughout Ireland, and in 2012 her work was selected and displayed on the iconic billboards in Times …
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The Inner Monologue of a Thoroughly Modern Mamma 8 years ago

The Inner Monologue of a Thoroughly Modern Mamma

By  •  Mammy

It’s Mother’s Day.

You know the day when you got to lie on in your bed, where you slept soundly until you were awoken by your already bathed, dressed and …
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CSO statistics reveal how many adults still live with their parents 8 years ago

CSO statistics reveal how many adults still live with their parents

By  •  News

Large families have not completely disappeared in Ireland. There were 64,248 families with 4 or more children, 16,646 families with 5 or more children of which 4,845 families had 6 …
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Winner announced for dining experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel! 8 years ago

Winner announced for dining experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!

By  •  News

Geraldine will get to pick a lucky companion to join her at Jackson’s Hotel’s new Garden Restaurant.

The newly refurbished Garden Restaurant and Fara’s Bar has just reopened at Jackson’s …
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Which of these 12 women will be the next Donegal Rose? 8 years ago

Which of these 12 women will be the next Donegal Rose?

By  •  News

The Donegal Rose Selection in association with R McCullagh Jewellers takes place this Sunday the 26th March in the Clanree Hotel.

 

This year’s contestants for Donegal Rose are Geraldine …
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Win a Dining Experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel! 8 years ago

Win a Dining Experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!

By  •  News

Since the hotel changed ownership at the start of 2017 there have been a host of changes & refurbishments made to the hotel with more exciting changes on the way.


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Amy Huberman snaps a picture with her favourite doll – Lottie! 8 years ago

Amy Huberman snaps a picture with her favourite doll – Lottie!

By  •  News

Actress and author Amy Huberman was in good company this weekend as she snapped a picture of her ‘sartorial chats’ with her Lottie doll.

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Community comes together in memory of Buncrana Pier Tragedy victims 8 years ago

Community comes together in memory of Buncrana Pier Tragedy victims

By  •  News

A memorial walk was held in Derry in memory of the five people who tragically perished when their jeep slipped into Lough Swilly on March 20th last year.

The tragedy …
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Who’s that girl? Sarah Kennedy is unrecognisable in 70s shoot in Ardara 8 years ago

Who’s that girl? Sarah Kennedy is unrecognisable in 70s shoot in Ardara

Donegal model Sarah Kennedy and Belfast native Jake Woods were styled up as 70s rockers for a shoot ahead of the Homage Charity Fashion Show. The Rock n Roll themed …
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Why my heart aches every Mother’s Day 8 years ago

Why my heart aches every Mother’s Day

Mammy, mother, mum – whatever you call the woman who brought you into the world, the time to remember her is fast approaching on Mother’s Day, March 26th.

Donegal-based charity …
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First Look: Innovative workwear by Donegal’s next top designers 8 years ago

First Look: Innovative workwear by Donegal’s next top designers

Irish Fashion Innovation Awards on Thursday March 30th is set to be a defining day in the careers of three young designers from Donegal.

Second Year LyIT Fashion Students Niamh …
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Skin 101 | Beautician in a Bottle? 8 years ago

Skin 101 | Beautician in a Bottle?

By  •  Beauty

So when you hear the statement ‘beautician in a bottle’ what do you think?  For me, this needed to be a real treat of a product, do what it …
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The beautiful and exclusive elements of Beauty at the Lodge 8 years ago

The beautiful and exclusive elements of Beauty at the Lodge

By  •  Beauty

Beauty at the Lodge has been established in Donegal since 2004 and is situated just a few miles outside Ballybofey, set in tranquil surroundings, overlooking the River Finn, comprising of …
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Gone giddy for gingham! 8 years ago

Gone giddy for gingham!

By  •  Style

Traditional gingham has taken on a new lease of life for SS17. Gone are the days when the print was only seen on pieces of school uniform-we can all remember …
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Urgent Recall: Penneys warn against serious safety hazard 8 years ago

Urgent Recall: Penneys warn against serious safety hazard

By  •  News

A pair of girl’s leggings have been found to present a possible choking hazard. The store has urged parents to return all purchases of Novelty Cat Leggings which were on sale …
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Grainne Seoige gets vital support from Donegal chef Gary 8 years ago

Grainne Seoige gets vital support from Donegal chef Gary

Celebrity chef Gary O’Hanlon from Ramelton will be showing his support for broadcaster Grainne Seoige as she braves the heat of the kitchen in the new series of  The Restaurant.

Gary will be …
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Congratulations! Katie Hannah hamper winner revealed 8 years ago

Congratulations! Katie Hannah hamper winner revealed

By  •  News

The Katie Hannah collection at McElhinneys is a nostalgic but new luxury range of fragranced candles and reed diffusers.

Mothers are are the heart of this collection, as the …
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Will mindfulness work for you at work? 8 years ago

Will mindfulness work for you at work?

By  •  Life

‘At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it.’ – Thich Nhat Hanh 

Work can be challenging. It does not matter whether you love, like …
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Watch: Inspirational teens bring a fresh understanding to Down Syndrome 8 years ago

Watch: Inspirational teens bring a fresh understanding to Down Syndrome

Yesterday for World Down Syndrome Day, Loreto Letterkenny students Anna Hennessy and Meg Carr published a video project to help people understand Down Syndrome.

The young friends showed in their own …
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Remembering Danielle – whose smile touched so many lives 8 years ago

Remembering Danielle – whose smile touched so many lives

By  •  News

The 28-year-old was murdered last week after she travelled to Goa, India

Danielle’s family used the moving ceremony, held at the Amazing Grace Viewing Platform on the Fishing Green, to …
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Donegal teens to showcase dazzling junk works in All-Ireland Final 8 years ago

Donegal teens to showcase dazzling junk works in All-Ireland Final

By  •  Style

After yet another awe-inspiring display of regional glitz, glamour and re-purposed ‘rubbish’, Bank Of Ireland Junk Kouture provincial winners will gather together for one last time at the competition’s Grand …
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