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Fabulous entertainment awaits at the Shandon Hotel’s Christmas and New Year events! 3 days ago

Fabulous entertainment awaits at the Shandon Hotel’s Christmas and New Year events!

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The Shandon Hotel & Spa is the place to be this Christmas with an exciting lineup of events to celebrate the season and the New Year!

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Letterkenny’s Suzanne Robinson transforming women’s style and confidence 2 weeks ago

Letterkenny’s Suzanne Robinson transforming women’s style and confidence

By  •  Style

Our wellness-consumed society is obsessed with the next big thing to make us glow from the inside out! But stylist Suzanne Robinson firmly believes that the clothes we wear directly …
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Magical Christmas Customer Day at Magee of Donegal: A festive celebration of shopping and entertainment 2 weeks ago

Magical Christmas Customer Day at Magee of Donegal: A festive celebration of shopping and entertainment

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Magee of Donegal, one of Ireland’s premier luxury retailers, invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season at their highly anticipated Christmas Customer Day …
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Ballybofey’s Laura Heeney lands debut TV role with Ros na Rún 3 weeks ago

Ballybofey’s Laura Heeney lands debut TV role with Ros na Rún

Ballybofey actor Laura Heeney has joined the cast of TG4’s Ros na Rún to play the part of the bubbly and brazen Penny Fallon.

A graduate of Maynooth University, Laura …
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Your guide to the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone 3 weeks ago

Your guide to the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone

The festive season is in full swing, which means the clock is ticking to get the last of those Christmas presents in. There’s no need to panic if you’ve still …
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Bernice to make waves for Parkinson’s charity with New Year’s Day swim! 3 weeks ago

Bernice to make waves for Parkinson’s charity with New Year’s Day swim!

By  •  Health

A Donegal woman hopes the Marble Hill New’s Day swim will put the North West Branch of the Parkinson’s Ireland charity on the map.

The little-known organisation has been confirmed …
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The ultimate guide to Laser Hair Removal at Thérapie Clinic 4 weeks ago

The ultimate guide to Laser Hair Removal at Thérapie Clinic

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The biggest sale of the year has arrived at Thérapie Clinic, Europe’s number one aesthetic clinic, with HUGE savings across Laser Hair Removal, Cosmetic Injections, Body Sculpting and …
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Buncrana mum pens heart-warming local Christmas tale 4 weeks ago

Buncrana mum pens heart-warming local Christmas tale

A Buncrana author has released the perfect book – just in time for Christmas.

Up-and-coming writer Jade O’Neill (pictured above with daughter Darcy) is hoping ‘Swan Park Robin’ – the …
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The Hideaway Muff – Donegal’s newest getaway! 4 weeks ago

The Hideaway Muff – Donegal’s newest getaway!

A stunning new glamping getaway is now open for people to unwind and reconnect in Donegal.

The Hideaway in Muff, overlooking Lough Foyle, is thrilled to announce its grand opening! 


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Black Friday 2024: The best deals from Irish retailers for every shopper 1 month ago

Black Friday 2024: The best deals from Irish retailers for every shopper

Black Friday is coming up fast, and with it comes a variety of deals for every type of shopper. Whether you’re redecorating your home, updating your wellness routine, or expanding …
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‘Tis the season at Thérapie Clinic with unbeatable Black Friday offers 1 month ago

‘Tis the season at Thérapie Clinic with unbeatable Black Friday offers

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Thérapie Clinic, Europe’s number one aesthetic clinic, has launched its big Black Friday sale – an annual favourite for aesthetic lovers across Ireland.

Established over 20 years ago, …
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Donegal Prison Officer highlights the humanity behind bars of female prison 1 month ago

Donegal Prison Officer highlights the humanity behind bars of female prison

By  •  News

Mountcharles woman Amanda O’Donnell will be appearing in a new documentary series on life in Ireland’s largest female prison.

A Prison Officer for over 16 years, Amanda approaches her work …
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Brave St Johnston woman tells tormenter “My name is Sally Duddy. I am a survivor” 1 month ago

Brave St Johnston woman tells tormenter “My name is Sally Duddy. I am a survivor”

By  •  News

“My name is Sally Duddy. I am a survivor.”

Those are the powerful words used by a Co Donegal woman has bravely faced her abuser in court telling him she …
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Circular Dress Collaborative – empowering women in style! 2 months ago

Circular Dress Collaborative – empowering women in style!

By  •  Style

A new sustainable fashion hub is making pre-loved shopping the latest trend!

Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road in Letterkenny, is redefining the way we shop, one pre-loved …
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Evelyn’s lifetime of learning leads to a degree and dream come true 2 months ago

Evelyn’s lifetime of learning leads to a degree and dream come true

By  •  Careers

Donegal’s Evelyn Mc Glynn, a local powerhouse in networking and marketing, last week celebrated her graduation with a Level 8 Honours Degree in Business, Social Enterprise, Leadership and Management from …
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Don’t Let Autumn Drip into Your Home: How to Spot and Stop Hidden Leaks 2 months ago

Don’t Let Autumn Drip into Your Home: How to Spot and Stop Hidden Leaks

As the cool Donegal winds whip through the hills and the Atlantic waves crash against the coast, many of us are happy to hunker down at home, ready for autumn’s …
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Virtual reality sleigh ride comes to Wild Ireland! 2 months ago

Virtual reality sleigh ride comes to Wild Ireland!

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Journey to the Wild Arctic this Christmas on Ireland’s first virtual reality sleigh ride, available at Wild Ireland this November!

Wild Ireland in Burnfoot has added the virtual …
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Incredible Inishowen mum is crowned Donegal family carer of the year 2 months ago

Incredible Inishowen mum is crowned Donegal family carer of the year

By  •  News

Cathy Kelly from Carndonagh has been awarded the title of Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year.

Cathy is mum to four amazing children including Timothy (10) who has hydrocephalus and a …
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Community group knits a warm welcome for Letterkenny babies 2 months ago

Community group knits a warm welcome for Letterkenny babies

By  •  Mammy

More than 300 newborns will be getting a warm welcome into the world thanks to a thoughtful donation from the Milford Yarns Crochet Group.

This talented group of crafters created …
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Events: Businesswomen celebrate ‘making it happen’ on National Women’s Enterprise Day 2 months ago

Events: Businesswomen celebrate ‘making it happen’ on National Women’s Enterprise Day

National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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Events: Donegal guests gather in style for Nathan Carter’s fashion debut 2 months ago

Events: Donegal guests gather in style for Nathan Carter’s fashion debut

By  •  Events, Style

Familiar faces from Donegal’s fashion, sport and showbiz scene were out last night to celebrate Nathan Carter’s brand-new venture Carter Clothing.

Ballybofey Boxer Jason Quigley, Lisa McHugh, Dancing with the …
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Bundoran’s Claudia Kennedy running for Fianna Fáil in general election 2 months ago

Bundoran’s Claudia Kennedy running for Fianna Fáil in general election

By  •  Politics

Fianna Fáil have surprised many by announcing a third election candidate for Donegal.

The party has confirmed that Claudia Kennedy has been selected to contest the Donegal Constituency for the …
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Gardaí commend woman’s bravery after ex-husband jailed for rape and coercive control 2 months ago

Gardaí commend woman’s bravery after ex-husband jailed for rape and coercive control

By  •  News

Gardaí have commended the remarkable bravery of a woman who waived her right to anonymity after her husband was jailed for eight years for rape and coercive control.

Sergio Correia …
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Donegal filmmaker’s feminist fairytale triumphs at Kerry International Film Festival 2 months ago

Donegal filmmaker’s feminist fairytale triumphs at Kerry International Film Festival

A young Donegal woman has scored a major success in her fledging filmmaking career after winning a major award at the Kerry International Film Festival.

Kate Haley, from Portlean between …
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Cycling nurse Peggy Harkin to be commemorated in her hometown of Letterkenny this Sunday 2 months ago

Cycling nurse Peggy Harkin to be commemorated in her hometown of Letterkenny this Sunday

By  •  News

UPDATE: The unveiling of the plaque at Lower Main Street was due to take place last Sunday but was cancelled due to Storm Ashley.

Letterkenny Community Heritage Group will now …
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Sarah Jessica Parker makes incredible donation to Donegal fashion fundraiser 2 months ago

Sarah Jessica Parker makes incredible donation to Donegal fashion fundraiser

By  •  Events, Style

Sarah Jessica Parker stunned organisers of a Donegal Town fundraiser by donating not one, but three pairs of designer shoes!

The actress is giving a stylish boost to the ‘Say …
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Something for everyone at Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival 2 months ago

Something for everyone at Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival

By  •  Events

It is all systems go for this year’s Literary Festival, now in its ninth year in the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter.

Donnan Harvey states this year’s event – which will run …
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Manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre announces resignation 3 months ago

Manager of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre announces resignation

By  •  News

Marina Porter, Manager of the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre, has announced she is stepping away from the role after 9 years.

Ms Porter’s resignation was announced by the centre on …
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Discover your dream wedding venue in the heart of Donegal 3 months ago

Discover your dream wedding venue in the heart of Donegal

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Jackson’s Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel warmly invite you to explore how wonderful your wedding day could be at their Wedding Venue Showcase of 2024 –  Saturday, October …
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Don’t miss dazzling Christmas party nights at the Abbey and Central Hotels! 3 months ago

Don’t miss dazzling Christmas party nights at the Abbey and Central Hotels!

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The Central Hotel and The Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town are providing dazzling entertainment this Christmas with a host of party nights.

If you’ve been looking for an …
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Thérapie Clinic Letterkenny launches famous 1 cent laser hair removal sale 3 months ago

Thérapie Clinic Letterkenny launches famous 1 cent laser hair removal sale

Thérapie Clinic, Europe’s number one medical aesthetic and laser hair removal clinic group, has launched its famous 1 Cent Sale with bigger and better savings than ever before.

The new …
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More than 1,000 reasons to go on a ‘Shopping Spraoi’ at new sustainable pop-up 3 months ago

More than 1,000 reasons to go on a ‘Shopping Spraoi’ at new sustainable pop-up

By  •  Style

Inishowen social enterprise, Spraoi agus Spórt, is opening a new sustainable fashion pop-up shop for young people.

The ‘Shopping Spraoi’ swap or buy project is aimed at ages 16–25 …
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Gallery: Donegal Women in Business celebrate 25 years of leading the way 3 months ago

Gallery: Donegal Women in Business celebrate 25 years of leading the way

Great things happen when women support each other, and the supportive energy was almost bursting out of Lough Eske Castle on Thursday during the Donegal Women in Business ‘Leading The …
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Donegal Women in Business Network celebrates 25 years of achievements and thriving 3 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network celebrates 25 years of achievements and thriving

The Donegal Women in Business Network proudly marked its 25th anniversary at a conference in Lough Eske Castle yesterday, with 220 attendees from sectors across the north west.

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Arranmore super lawyer to be first Irish-born President of Women’s Bar of Illinois 3 months ago

Arranmore super lawyer to be first Irish-born President of Women’s Bar of Illinois

By  •  Careers

Leading lawyer Caroleann Gallagher’s achievements know no bounds. 

In May of this year, the Arranmore native was in Washington to be sworn in as an attorney to the United States …
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Outstanding local women nominated for Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards 3 months ago

Outstanding local women nominated for Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards

By  •  News

Several trailblazing women from across Donegal have been nominated for the third annual Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards.

The awards recognise women across multiple genres, including business, the arts, …
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Annemarie Ní Churreáin announced as Culture Night ambassador 3 months ago

Annemarie Ní Churreáin announced as Culture Night ambassador

By  •  Events

A Donegal poet has been announced as Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night book gifting initiative by the Arts Council.

The Arts Council is to partner with the Irish Prison …
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Ted & Co are checking into the Shandon Hotel! 3 months ago

Ted & Co are checking into the Shandon Hotel!

Get ready for a night of hilarious antics and copious amounts of tea as the Shandon Hotel and Spa welcomes Ted, Dougal, Jack, and Mrs. Doyle for a unique dinner …
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Free books from Donegal libraries for children starting school 4 months ago

Free books from Donegal libraries for children starting school

To encourage families to make reading a part of their lives, the ‘My Little Library Book Bag’ is available FREE to all children starting primary school this year from any …
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Geraldine Mullan taking on Kilimanjaro as charity work reaches new heights 4 months ago

Geraldine Mullan taking on Kilimanjaro as charity work reaches new heights

By  •  Life

Moville’s inspirational Geraldine Mullan has announced a new quest in her journey to honour her beloved family – a climb up Kilimanjaro.

The Galway native, who lost her husband and …
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Donegal women representing Ireland at World Rowing Coastal Championships 4 months ago

Donegal women representing Ireland at World Rowing Coastal Championships

By  •  Sport

A group of Donegal women will represent Ireland in the World Rowing Coast Championships in Italy this weekend. 

The 2024 Championships will be held from 6th to 8th September and World Rowing …
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A match made in heaven for former Donegal footballer Shannon McGroddy! 4 months ago

A match made in heaven for former Donegal footballer Shannon McGroddy!

By  •  Bridal

Former Donegal Ladies GAA star Shannon McGroddy has met her match.

She announced her engagement this weekend to fiancé James Lee McBride – her childhood sweetheart.

Shannon had featured in …
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Picture Special: Over The West makes waves on Arranmore! 4 months ago

Picture Special: Over The West makes waves on Arranmore!

The Arranmore Shorefront Stage hosted a ‘miraculous’ festival on August 17th and 18th as musicians from all corners of Ireland gathered to perform on one of the most beautiful stages …
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Tributes pour in following passing of Nell McCafferty – one of Ireland’s great feminists 4 months ago

Tributes pour in following passing of Nell McCafferty – one of Ireland’s great feminists

By  •  News

Nell McCafferty, one of Ireland’s most outspoken female voices has passed away.

Born in Derry, the 80-year-old passed away at a Donegal nursing home this morning.

Her family has just …
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‘Grief is the price we pay for love’ – Geraldine Mullan’s heartache on fourth anniversary of family tragedy 4 months ago

‘Grief is the price we pay for love’ – Geraldine Mullan’s heartache on fourth anniversary of family tragedy

By  •  News

A woman who lost her husband and two children in a horrific tragedy in Co Donegal has spoken about how she still lives from hour to hour after her huge …
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Glenswilly’s Niamh shares emotional journey to the Rose of Tralee stage 4 months ago

Glenswilly’s Niamh shares emotional journey to the Rose of Tralee stage

By  •  News

Donegal Rose Niamh Shevlin shared a heartfelt tribute to her late auntie in her Rose of Tralee interview this evening.

Opening the show as the first Rose on the stage, …
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Good luck Niamh! Donegal Rose to take on the Dome 4 months ago

Good luck Niamh! Donegal Rose to take on the Dome

By  •  News

The countdown is on for Donegal Rose Niamh Shevlin ahead of her big moment in the Tralee Dome at the live selection nights this week.

The Rose of Tralee festival …
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Young Donegal mum homeward bound after holiday medical emergency 4 months ago

Young Donegal mum homeward bound after holiday medical emergency

By  •  Health

A fundraising drive is underway for a young Donegal family who experienced a medical emergency in Spain.

Tracey McGowan (main pic), from Ballybofey, was on holiday with her …
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Donegal’s female entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for ACORNS 10 5 months ago

Donegal’s female entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for ACORNS 10

By  •  Business

Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 10.

ACORNS is a free initiative for early-stage female entrepreneurs based in rural Ireland that …
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host the Wedding Fayre of the Year 5 months ago

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host the Wedding Fayre of the Year

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa is the place to be for anyone planning their big day with its upcoming Wedding Fayre on Sunday, August 25th from 1-4pm. This event promises to …
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