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Letterkenny clinic creates safe space for cervical screening for sexual assault survivors 2 days ago

Letterkenny clinic creates safe space for cervical screening for sexual assault survivors

By  •  Health

A Letterkenny-based advanced nurse practitioner has increased cervical screening rates among sexual assault survivors through a trauma-informed care approach.

Connie McGilloway, Forensic Clinical Examiner at the Donegal Sexual Assault Treatment …
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Events: Jacinta Callaghan shares stunning depictions of Donegal in first solo exhibition 3 days ago

Events: Jacinta Callaghan shares stunning depictions of Donegal in first solo exhibition

By  •  Events

There was a fantastic turnout for the launch of Jacinta Callaghan’s first solo art exhibition at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Saturday last.

Jacinta, a well-known artist and hairdresser …
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Beauty boss Aoibheann Walsh brings bright idea to BBC’s The Apprentice 3 days ago

Beauty boss Aoibheann Walsh brings bright idea to BBC’s The Apprentice

By  •  Business

Letterkenny beauty salon owner Aoibheann Walsh has been unveiled as a candidate on the new series of The Apprentice in the UK.

Aoibheann, a native of Kerrykeel, has run the …
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Donegal Women’s Centre launches arts programme for women at risk of offending 1 week ago

Donegal Women’s Centre launches arts programme for women at risk of offending

By  •  News

Donegal Women’s Centre in Letterkenny has launched a unique arts programme for women who are either in or at risk of entering the court system.

The ‘creative reset’ is focused …
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Free ‘Women in Construction’ training programme enrolling in Letterkenny 1 week ago

Free ‘Women in Construction’ training programme enrolling in Letterkenny

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Are you female, currently unemployed and looking for a new career in construction?

Rural Enterprise Skillnet is delighted to announce the next Women in Construction programme commencing …
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Kerrykeel artist Jacinta Callaghan to launch first solo exhibition 2 weeks ago

Kerrykeel artist Jacinta Callaghan to launch first solo exhibition

By  •  Events

The talented Kerrykeel artist, Jacinta Callaghan, is thrilled to announce the opening of her first solo art exhibition, titled ’A Journey Through Landscapes – Memories of Donegal’.

The exhibition …
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‘I have to speak for her’ – Sister of the late Jasmine McMonagle speaks out on femicide 2 weeks ago

‘I have to speak for her’ – Sister of the late Jasmine McMonagle speaks out on femicide

By  •  News

Jenna McMonagle, whose sister Jasmine was tragically killed six years ago, is calling for increased action to address femicide in Ireland.

Mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle was strangled with a rope and …
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Children’s Flu Vaccination walk-in clinics to be held in Donegal 2 weeks ago

Children’s Flu Vaccination walk-in clinics to be held in Donegal

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Flu is a severe infection caused by a virus. The flu virus infects your lungs and upper airways.

Flu affects people of all ages. In some people, flu can …
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Lecturer offering academic writing support for Further/Higher Education students 2 weeks ago

Lecturer offering academic writing support for Further/Higher Education students

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NOTICE TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE /POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 

Academic writing support service available for University Assignments/Research Proposals/Case Studies/Dissertations, etc.

Dr Paula Mc Gread, a lecturer with 25+ years of professional and …
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Win €5,000 off your dream wedding in the heart of Donegal! 3 weeks ago

Win €5,000 off your dream wedding in the heart of Donegal!

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Planning your dream wedding? Take the stress out of the budget with our incredible competition for a chance to win €5,000 off your wedding at one of the stunning …
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Bundoran woman searching for a spark on First Dates Ireland! 3 weeks ago

Bundoran woman searching for a spark on First Dates Ireland!

An outgoing Bundoran woman will be visiting Ireland’s restaurant of romance in the new series of First Dates Ireland.

Dervla Carr, a journalist and singer-songwriter, will be looking for love …
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‘You dream it, we’ll do it’ – 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Wedding Open Day takes place this Saturday 3 weeks ago

‘You dream it, we’ll do it’ – 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa Wedding Open Day takes place this Saturday

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Is an Engagement congratulations in order?

Then, no better time to pop in, to the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Donegal for our Wedding Open Day on …
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Courteney Cox gets a New Year brow top-up in Derry! 3 weeks ago

Courteney Cox gets a New Year brow top-up in Derry!

Actress Courteney Cox has been catching up with her beauty ‘Friends’ in Derry this Christmas!

The Friends sitcom star swapped California for the North Coast last week, and a top …
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It will be love at first sight at Donegal’s Gallen Hotel Group wedding showcases! 4 weeks ago

It will be love at first sight at Donegal’s Gallen Hotel Group wedding showcases!

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Are you dreaming of a wedding that’s as unique as your love story? The Gallen Hotel Group invites you to experience the magic of our three stunning wedding venues:


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Fabulous entertainment awaits at the Shandon Hotel’s Christmas and New Year events! 1 month 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!

From live …
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Letterkenny’s Suzanne Robinson transforming women’s style and confidence 1 month 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 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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! 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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! 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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” 2 months 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! 3 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 3 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 3 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! 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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! 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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.

Sponsored by …
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Arranmore super lawyer to be first Irish-born President of Women’s Bar of Illinois 4 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 4 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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