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Events: Amy’s charity campaign is off to a racing start
Ms Amy Callaghan who was selected to represent Donegal at this year’s 2017 Rose of Tralee Festival launched her two chosen charities Pieta House and Jigsaw by hosting a night …
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Man says goodbye to wife to go on ‘A Bit of a Walk’
Jack O’Donohue, from Dublin, plans to walk all 2,500kms of the Wild Atlantic Way in support of the Children’s Medical Research Foundation providing vital funds to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital …
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Two Nat Geo journalists are having the coolest time in Donegal
Donegal is welcoming award-winning travel writer Zoë McIntyre and photographer Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi, from the prestigious National Geographic Traveller magazine this week.
Late last year, Donegal topped National Geographic Traveller’s …
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Daniel pays loving tribute to mum Julia’s strength and creativity
The singer shared memories of his mum Julia, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 94.
Speaking today on The Ryan Tubridy Show, Daniel remembered Julia’s fondness for …
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Dungloe Ladies’ GAA ball found washed up on beach 300 km away!
CLG An Clochán Liath shared the picture this afternoon of the man who found the ball, holding a map with hearts representing where the football began and ended its journey across …
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The Late Late Toy Show elves are already searching for performers!
Ryan Tubridy has appealed for children who would like to appear on this year’s Late Late Toy Show in December to apply now!
Although it’s still summer, Tubs has revealed …
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Watch: Norah Casey bravely speaks out about domestic violence on ‘Late Late Show’
Norah described him as “sophisticated”, and told host Ryan Tubridy how he said that he wanted to take her around the world.
She says she never discusses the abuse, but …
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Which two Donegal B&Bs have been named on a list of Ireland’s top B&Bs?
Riversdale Country House in Carndonagh and Ocean Breeze in Donegal Town were finalists for B&B Ireland’s annual B&B of the Year award.
The top B&Bs were chosen due to their …
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Talented Donegal girls win national art competition
Ruby O’Reilly Duff (13), from Loreto Community School Milford, won a Special Merit Award in the competition.
Another Donegal winner, who also received a Special Merit Award at a ceremony …
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Are you ready to relay?
Many people from all across the northwest and beyond will be uniting for special reasons to take part in Relay For Life Donegal 2017.
The sixth annual fundraising, celebrating and …
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Warning issued over bogus collectors visiting homes across Donegal
A number of rural householders have been hit by a gang pretending to operate on behalf of the Irish Deaf Society.
The scammers are presenting people with bogus cards and …
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Mothers of Donegal give children a voice in government meetings
Our Children’s Voice, a Donegal-based parent group, visited Leinster House on Wednesday to meet with political leaders and discuss the problems faced by families with children who have life-limiting conditions or high …
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Anam Cara meeting planned to help bereaved parents this June
The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.
A bereaved mother …
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We’re going to have a summer sizzler in Donegal tomorrow!
The incoming warm weather will bring temperature highs of 24 degrees to the county – equalling sunny holiday destinations including Tenerife.
Thursday and Friday are forecast to experience the best …
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Gallery: Donegal schoolchildren do ‘Walk on Wednesday’
Schools throughout Donegal took part in An Taisce’s Green-Schools’ National Walk to School Week 2017, the ninth annual celebration of walking to school, which took place from May 15th to …
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Shay Given welcomes newborn girl with adorable announcement
The baby girl was born yesterday morning at 8.16am. Becky gave birth to the 11.5lb baby at home after just 90 minutes of labour.
PR executive Becky, 30, shared an …
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Could you be related to this remarkable Donegal servicewoman?
Donegal County Museum and the Royal Signals Museum are seeking any information, memories, photographs or to make contact with relatives of Catherine Hayes Osborne, Milford, Co Donegal.
Catherine Hayes Osborne …
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Beautiful Donegal beach to be accessible to all with first wheelchair
On Friday 26 May, Donegal County Council will unveil a new beach wheelchair for use at Downings beach.
Cathaoirleach Cllr Terence Slowey has thanked Meritcom for kindly sponsoring this new …
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Hello sunshine! Donegal to heat up with mini heatwave
The northwest of Ireland is forecast to get the best weather this week as a mini heatwave arrives from tomorrow.
The rain and damp weather will clear away this morning (Monday) …
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Parents’ pro-choice group to host coffee morning tomorrow
Parents for Choice have organised a coffee morning at An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny between 10am and 11am, where pro-choice parents are encouraged to discuss the eighth amendment.
Parents for …
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Dungloe, Donegal, and Gaeltacht Marys chosen for Mary from Dungloe Festival
Courteney Boyle will be this year’s Gaeltacht Mary, sponsored by Super Valu Dungloe.
Rachel Doherty will represent Dungloe this year, sponsored by The Waterfront Hotel.
The Donegal Mary will be …
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Musician pens powerful song for blogger who suffered miscarriage
Rebecca Flynn, the woman behind Body Positive Ireland, discussed her miscarriage frankly and bravely this week on her Snapchat in an attempt to break down the stigma and silence surrounding …
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Donegal doll Lottie will soon have her own books!
‘The Stargazer Dress-up Sticker Book’, and the first fiction title, ‘Lottie Solves a Mystery’ by Lucie Braveheart, are hopefully the first of many books brought out by Arklu.
In …
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World MS day to highlight life with Multiple Sclerosis
MS Ireland, the national organisation providing vital services, information and support to people with MS, is highlighting the challenges of life with MS including MS attacks, mobility issues, cognitive difficulties …
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Why these young leaders are an inspiration to us all
The honorees were recognised as being among the most ‘outstanding’ in Ireland at a glittering JCI Ireland ceremony in Harvey’s Point Hotel last weekend.
Jennifer Doherty from Buncrana, Eoin Callaghan …
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TASTY 2017 brings exclusive dishes to Donegal restaurants
TASTY 2017 is a new Irish Food & Tourism Project, which could be described as a mix of Master Chef meets The Apprentice.
Local chefs from seven of Donegal Town’s …
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’18 to 25 is a really tough time’ – Youth Group relaunches in Donegal
The service is in association with Aware and Mental Health Ireland originally ran in March last year and was called a resounding success by the DVS. The service aims to …
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New claims made in Danielle McLaughlin murder case
A man accused of the attack and murder of young Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin has now claimed three friends killed her in front of him.
Vikat Bhagat, who is currently …
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Anyone for a garden party? Here’s how to join the summer celebration
Community gardens all over Donegal will be opening their gates this June to host Street Feasts – events where locals gather to eat great food, celebrate the community and meet …
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Meet the team who are making Pieta House Northwest a reality
Pieta House has opened its first centre in the northwest in Co Donegal, which promises to be a new model of the support service.
The charity offers free-of-charge and freely …
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Abu Dhabi Rose to spread magic of Donegal charity
The Victoria Thompson Memorial Fund and Scholarship are delighted to announce that Abu Dhabi Rose Niamh Kelly, from Co Clare, is going to represent their charity, when she travels to …
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Hope strengthens in Donegal with new Pieta House
The new Pieta House Northwest will be ready to help anyone from today onwards with a free and professional service provided to save lives.
The centre provides services for people in …
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Delay in maternity benefit payments pinned on Buncrana welfare office
Both expectant women and women who have already given birth are affected by the backlog of the benefit, which equals €235 a week.
Although usually applying for the benefit six …
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Look Good, Do Good: Get ‘blown away’ for Childline at these local salons
The campaign which is now in its second year, will see participating salons donating the cost of a blow dry to Childline.
Each year, Childline receives 400,000 calls from children …
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Watch: Imelda May’s hilarious family holiday story was typically Irish
May said that she might even write a book about her family as she has so many crazy stories about camping all over the globe with them.
She said that …
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Inish Cycling Club raise €3,500 for Donegal Cancer Bus
In the stunning sunshine, over 120 cyclists departed from Moville Football Club at 9:30am and began their journey around Inishowen.
Many cyclists opted for the Inish 60 mile route, which …
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Dearbhla Kelly wins award for encouraging event
Dearbhla Kelly from Donegal Town has received the College Awareness Week award from Trinity College Dublin.
Dearbhla, an experienced career guidance counselor, was honoured for her work with Donegal County …
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Search begins for Miss Donegal 2017
The search is underway to find a young woman to represent the coolest place on the planet 2017 and be the face of Donegal at this year’s Miss Ireland final.
Donegal couple face dire days at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary is facing closure if they cannot raise enough funds to look after and feed the 70 donkeys in their care.
The sanctuary, which is based in Raphoe, …
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Conor McGregor overjoyed with arrival of newborn son
He wrote “Dee and Junior are doing great everyone! Thank you for all the kind words, I am one proud and blessed Daddy.”
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Lotto fever hits Donegal as Carrigart shop sells €6 million ticket!
Mickey Joe’s Country Store in Umlagh, Carrigart sold the €6 million ticket, with the other lucky ticket being sold in Dublin.
The Lotto have been in touch with Mickey Joe’s …
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Donegal set to sizzle as temperatures soar
It’s beginning to feel like we’re getting closer to summer as temperatures are set to hit a sweet spot until Wednesday.
The mini-heatwave is set to last from today until …
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Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin welcome newborn baby boy
Although McGregor has yet to share the news of their new arrival, grandad Tony McGregor says that everyone is doing well, and that Conor and Dee are over the moon …
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Peace walker Arthur Bogomil Burton’s quest brings him through Donegal
He began peace walking in 1992 as a form of protest against nuclear weapons and to spread a message of peace and harmony.
He carries the World Citizen flag and …
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How Darkness into Light will help hope rise in Donegal
Ms O’Connor, the Chief Clinical Officer of Pieta House today highlighted the importance that Darkness Into Light holds in Donegal this year and why people should get up out of their …
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Hooray! Summer sunshine here to stay
Today’s (Wednesday) temperatures are set to reach highs of 17 degrees and it will be another dry and cloud-free day.
The good weather is forecast to stay here until the …
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Exceptional student Joanne wins global Medal for Excellence
Joanne McKenna from Glenfinn has received global recognition for her achievements in completing the Software Tester Application programme run by Donegal ETB’s Training Centre in Ballyraine, Letterkenny.
Joanne has …
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New BUMBLEance comes to the rescue for first Donegal baby
Nine-month-old Oisin Boyle from Glenties was the first special ‘King Bee’ from the county to be taken on the Children’s Ambulance Service. Little Oisin, who has a brain disorder, travelled …
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The Happy Camper is back… and they’ve got flipping great news
The new mobile cafe was renovated and kitted out in less than two weeks and will be on it’s merry way to Glenveagh National Park very soon.
The cafe, owned …
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Do you know someone who has specs appeal?
Nadine Coyle is asking glasses wearers in Letterkenny to prove their specs appeal by entering Spectacle Wearer of the Year, with the chance of winning €12,000 cash and €1,000 to …
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