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Huge sadness at passing of beloved Donegal woman in Boston
There is huge sadness both in Donegal and in Boston following the passing of a much-loved mum, wife and friend, Vivienne Lynch McDaid.
The popular Buncrana woman had travelled to …
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Ukrainian people say ‘thank you’ through art
A unique set of artworks is going on display in a free exhibition opening in Letterkenny this weekend.
The special collection of works by Ukrainian artists, both amateur and professional, comes …
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Donegal women receive President’s Distinguished Service awards
Two Mountcharles women have been honoured by President Michael D. Higgins at the Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin.
Mary Ellen McGroarty, the Director of the United Nations …
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‘Ask for Angela’ campaign seeks to make dating safer in Donegal
If you’re in an uncomfortable situation on a night out, there’s now a code word you can use to get help.
Just ‘Ask for Angela’.
Gardaí in Donegal launched a …
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Freedom of the City a fitting tribute to Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee
There were proud moments for Lisa McGee yesterday as she became the first woman to be conferred with the Freedom of the City of Derry.
The world-renowned playwright, screenwriter and …
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Twin Towns artists craft special event for original presents
Five well-known artists from the Twin Towns are exhibiting their paintings prints and wearable art in a unique style just a week before Christmas.
Following on from their great success …
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Bríd takes walking fundraiser in her stride to raise €17,000!
A well-known West Donegal woman’s fundraising journey has raised an amazing €17,000 for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
Bríd Sweeney from Loch an lúir has been walking every day in …
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In Pictures: Courageous Kathleen braves the shave to raise €12,000
Derrybeg woman Kathleen Griffin is the pride of her community after a charity head shave this afternoon.
Mum-of-three Kathleen is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and, as her chemotherapy …
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Events: Hundreds turn out in style for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball
The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball made a welcome return to the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny last night.
Hundreds turned out in style for the glamourous event to help raise …
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Donegal Women in Business Network Christmas lunch returns!
The Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Lunch is back after two years.
The celebratory event is often a highlight of the network’s calendar. It’s a special chance for members …
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Huge sadness at passing of brave ‘little angel’ Caitlin Strain (9)
Brave and beautiful Burnfoot girl Caitlin Strain has passed away, aged nine.
The much-loved schoolgirl had been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour for a number of years and was …
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Events: Winter wellness at Lough Eske Castle
Christmas is just around the corner, and the Cara Organic Beauty Spa team at Lough Eske Castle have luxury gifting all wrapped up.
An evening of ESPA wellness was held …
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Toy Show surprise is just the ticket for Cathy and Aurora!
It was a case of better ‘Late Late’ than never for an east Donegal mum and her daughter!
For the past ten years, Aurora McAlynn (nee McCormick) from Crossroads, Killygordon …
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Public invited to celebrate the life of Vicky Phelan in her hometown and online
CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan’s family have invited the public to join them in a celebration of her life.
The events takes place in her native Mooncoin, in Co Kilkenny, on …
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Events: Magical moments as McElhinneys unveil stunning SEAsonal Christmas window
McElhinneys of Ballybofey unveiled its highly anticipated Christmas window at a spectacular event last weekend.
Main street Ballybofey was packed with people young and old celebrating the start of the …
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Little ones go wild for Christmas experience at Wild Ireland – tickets out now
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The ultimate ‘Wild Arctic’ Christmas experience returns to Donegal’s Wild Ireland this winter.
An animal lovers’ Lapland awaits as Santa returns with his Arctic friends for an incredible …
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Private funeral held for beloved Vicky Phelan
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has been laid to rest following a private family funeral.
The funeral took place yesterday in accordance with her wishes.
Ms Phelan passed away on …
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#BuyDonegal celebrating designers and makers
Designers and Makers and giveaways are the focus for Week 1 of the #BuyDonegal shop local campaign.
This week marks Design Week Ireland 2022 which is run by the Design …
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A warrior, a mother and an inspiration: Vicky Phelan dies aged 48
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan, who unearthed the CervicalCheck scandal, has died.
Ms Phelan passed away in the early hours of this morning at Milford Hospice in Limerick.
The trailblazing …
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Margaret’s amazing milestone for Christmas draw
A well-known local Letterkenny woman is making plans to hold her 20th annual Christmas fundraising draw and has no plans to stop there.
Every Christmas for the past two decades …
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Donegal mum’s warning after charger sparks fire in son’s bedroom
A Donegal woman has warned people to keep phone chargers off when not in use after her own family’s lucky escape.
Letterkenny mum Nicola McCauley’s son Donnacha was left with …
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Amazing Athena is Ireland’s Carer of the Year
An inspirational young Donegal woman has been declared national ‘Carer of the Year.’
Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, confirmed the 2022 Netwatch Donegal Family Carer …
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Escape into art at Veronica Maguire’s new exhibition
Ballybofey-based artist Veronica Maguire is inviting us all to escape into art in her new exhibition opening this week.
Veronica will launch her newest exhibition ‘Escape Into Art’ at the …
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Events: Amazing young people celebrate inclusion in McElhinneys book
There were smiles galore and lots of proud moments at a very special celebration for the Donegal Down Syndrome community on Sunday.
McElhinneys have officially launched their ‘See Me’ portrait …
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‘Cancer patients are praying for their lives, we deserve better in Donegal’
A Donegal cancer patient has decided to ‘stand up and scream’ for more services at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Roseena Doherty (Toner) from Clonmany is undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with …
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Fifty Secret Santas sought for children in Donegal this Christmas
Donegal Christmas Toy Appeal is looking for 50 people to become Secret Santas to 50 children in Donegal this Christmas.
Lifestart Services, a non profit based in Newtowncunningham, have identified …
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Events: Inspiration all around at NW Simon Community health and wellbeing afternoon
Collette Ferguson, Development Officer would like to express her gratitude to all who supported the North West Simon Community Health, Well-being & Gratitude Event held on Sunday, 23rd October at …
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Work Remotely, Stay Connected with the Donegal Women in Business Network
Donegal Women in Business Network, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, will host their ‘Work Remotely – Stay Connected’ event at Gteic Gaoth Dobhair at 11:30am – 1:30pm on Wednesday, …
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‘Traveller women’s voices must be heard at decision-making tables’
Donegal Travellers Project health worker, Margaret Joyce has called on women’s organisations to include Traveller women at all levels.
Speaking at the National Women’s Council Rural Women’s conference ‘Claiming our …
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Plan set to tackle low numbers of women in local politics in Donegal
With only four women currently elected to Donegal County Council out of 37 councillors, Women for Election aims to attract more women to enter local politics for the 2024 elections.
Family giving back to Crumlin Hospital after baby girl’s life saving procedure
A tractor run to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital has been organised by an Inishowen family who want to give something back.
The family of little Cíara Mc Kenna …
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Letterkenny University Hospital to light up for baby loss awareness
As the nights grow darker, bright lights will shine from Letterkenny University Hospital this Saturday for Baby Loss Awareness.
The hospital is set to join a global ‘wave of light’ …
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Geraldine Mullan lifts national ‘Local Hero’ award
Inspirational Geraldine Mullan has won the Local Hero category at the inaugural Goss.ie Women of the Year awards.
She was announced as the popular winner on Sunday night by broadcaster …
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Creeslough Tragedy: Tributes pour in for victims
The ten people who died in the Creeslough explosion have been formally named.
They are Catherine O’Donnell, 39, and her 14-year-old son James Monaghan.
Robert Garwe, 50, and his five-year-old …
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Special pregnancy and baby loss remembrance event to take place in Glenswilly
A ‘Wave of Light’ ceremony will be taking place in Glenswilly to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022.
All are welcome to join the remembrance event on Saturday 15th October …
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Donegal trio completes ‘Big C Swim’ daily challenge for cancer care
Three inspirational dippers from Donegal are on track to raise almost €3,000 for Cancer Care West following a month of sea swims.
Sisters Evanna Schorderet and Gráinne McGettigan along with …
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Urgent appeal after Donegal woman falls seriously ill on holiday
There has been a huge rush of support for Ballyshannon woman Monica Quinn, who is in critical condition in Greece.
Monica, who has cancer, took ill during a family holiday …
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Inspiring and motivating event to raise support for North West Simon Community
The North West Simon Community has announced an enjoyable evening of health, wellbeing and gratitude with inspiring speakers this October.
Taking place on Sunday 23rd October 2022 in the Villa Rose …
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Celebrity guest confirmed for Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball
The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball will be making a welcome return to the social scene on Friday 2nd December 2022.
This year’s Celebrity Guest is renowned RTE Television …
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Karen Connell on bringing a kickass character with a Killybegs accent to new Netflix series
Actress Karen Connell has embraced one of her favourite characters yet for a big-budget Netflix series.
The Killybegs native will soon be back on our screens in The Bastard Son …
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Dance the night away for little TJ’s second birthday!
Get the legwarmers out for a fun 80s disco this October in support of a special baby girl!
TJ Needham McDaid, whose mother Claire is from Drumkeen, will turn two …
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Donegal community in mourning after family’s double loss
The community of Newtowncunningham and across the entire county has been left numbed by the passing of Patrick Devenney and his daughter Margaret (Sullivan).
The joint funerals will take place …
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Hundreds rush to support Donegal mum and musician Ann Ni Mhaonaigh’s fight for life
A fund to send well-known local musician Ann Ni Mhaonaigh to Mexico for cancer treatment has received an amazing response from the Donegal public.
Ann’s daughter Róise launched the Go …
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Seven Donegal families to benefit from Jack and Jill hill-climbing fundraiser
Every day can be an uphill challenge for Jack and Jill families and, this October, the charity is urging people to climb or walk a local hill in solidarity with …
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Time to get behind fundraising quiz for Donegal Rape Crisis Centre
Have you got plans on Thursday 22nd September? Why not put your knowledge to the test at a table quiz in Arena 7 Letterkenny in aid of the Donegal Rape …
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Geraldine Mullan shortlisted for Women of the Year awards
Inspirational Geraldine Mullan has been shortlisted in the Local Hero category at the Goss.ie Women of the Year awards.
The Galway woman, now a proud resident of Moville, was nominated …
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Hygiene bank opens at Boots Letterkenny
Boots Ireland has announced a new partnership with The Hygiene Bank Ireland, providing drop off points in ten stores where people can donate hygiene products which are provided to those …
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Let’s get ready for #LoveDonegal Day
The hugely popular #LoveDonegal campaign will return on Thursday September 8th 2022, building on the success of previous campaigns and public interest.
Last year’s campaign reached over 17 million people across …
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Don’t miss the Glenties Harvest Fair Ladies Night!
A glamorous and fun girls’ night is in store for the first ever Glenties Harvest Fair Ladies Night.
Taking place on Friday 9th September in the Highland’s Hotel, this event …
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Donegal designer behind paw-some dog drying coat
ATU Donegal Fashion Lecturer Sharon Maxwell has been hailed for her creative input into a genius new coat for drying wet dogs.
The first-of-its-kind product in Ireland and the UK …
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