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There is widespread sadness across Donegal following the passing of the county’s oldest person, Kitty Byrne.

Mrs Byrne, who was from Cashel in Kilcar, was in her 107th year.

She …
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Ballyshannon singer/songwriter Lorraine McCauley is this month celebrating winning an international music award.

Lorraine scooped the Amazing Voice Traditional Cover 2020 Female Award at the Red Carpet Award Show in …
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has revealed she had a miscarriage in July.

In personal article for the New York Times, Meghan opened up about the loss that she …
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When the wedding industry suddenly halted this year, a creative New Yorker switched her focus to a home decor business which celebrates all things made in Donegal.

Hundreds of Donegal …
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The virtual event is scheduled to go live on Facebook at 7.30pm on this Friday, 27th November and you can find information and/or make a donation at https://www.ifundraise.ie/NWBreastCancerCharityBall.  

Máire Lynam, …
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Singer Sinead Black is full of thanks as her Glór Tíre journey came to an end this week.

The talented Letterkenny woman came runner-up in the national country music competition, …
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THE High Court has approved a €325,000 settlement against the HSE in the case of a 54-year-old Donegal woman who died after a ‘catalogue of errors’ in her care.

Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh have partnered with Dublin-based start-up company Thriftify to launch a new online version of its Fadó charity shop.

The new online store connects one of …
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Job Vacancy: A long-established retailer in Letterkenny is recruiting for a Full Time Retail Assistant.

This role is suitable for someone looking for a long term position.

Some experience preferred …
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Local volunteers who have risen to the challenges of Covid-19 will be featured in a new documentary on TG4 next week.

Saol faoi Ghlas, airing on 18th November, follows the …
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Launching a new hospitality business in a worldwide pandemic is a tough call. But that’s exactly what Donegal duo Aoife McDonnell and Johanna Sonneveldt are doing today. 

The plucky pair …
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Three more cases of delayed cancer diagnosis have been reported at Letterkenny University Hospital.

It brings to a total of 41 the number of cases of late diagnosis at the …
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BreastCheck screening services are to resume in Donegal next week, it has been confirmed.

There are 5,110 women waiting for screening in Donegal since the programme was suspended in March …
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One of Donegal’s most iconic brands and businesses, Magee of Donegal, is keeping local customer service a top priority while they adjust their structure for 2020’s challenges.

With #BuyDonegalWeekend just one day …
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Celebrity couple Daniel and Majella O’Donnell are set to lend a helping hand in launching a new directory for community Services in North West Donegal – the first of its …
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A Donegal Gaeltacht region has come out tops in an inter-Gaeltacht physical activity event.

Gaeltacht Iardheisceart Thír Chonaill, which covers the area of Gleann Cholm Cille, Cill Chartha and Ard …
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Donegal’s dancing sisters Ailbhe Liu and Seoda Wang have won the 2020 final of An Ríl Deal.

The national Irish Dancing contest on TG4 came to an exciting conclusion last night …
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As businesses around the globe rush to embrace technology in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s old hat for the Hanna family of Hanna Hats, Donegal. 

“Since my grandfather, David …
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SUPERMARKET chains Aldi and Lidl have confirmed that they have paused selling items which are classified as non-essential while the country is at Level 5 of the Covid-19 restrictions.

Victims of domestic abuse are being reminded that help is available during Level Five restrictions as Gardaí announce a new phase of their dedicated support operation.

A third phase of …
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Women’s Aid is preparing for a further surge in contacts from women being abused by their partners after Level Five restrictions came into force this week.

The charity is calling …
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Life has changed a lot recently for Donegal mum and teacher Maggie Green, but this month she is focusing on helping others in a special way.

Maggie is encouraging people …
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The HSE’s breast screening programme will resume on Tuesday 27th October, it has been confirmed.

The screening programme was paused seven months ago due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

BreastCheck units …
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The Government is being called on to ensure Covid-19 restrictions are adjusted to allow partners to be present in delivery rooms and during scans.

Visitor restrictions are varied across Irish …
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THE mother of missing Cian Langelaan has issued a fresh emotional appeal for information about her son.

The family of Little Livie Mulhern have shared their relief and gratitude after her specialist treatment went smoothly this week. 

One-year-old Olivia (Livie) underwent Zolgensma treatment in Dublin on Wednesday, …
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Tributes have been paid to Mary Feeney, a popular Donegal artist who died in a sea swimming accident on the Bangor Coast in Northern Ireland.

Mary Feeney, who was originally …
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Tributes are flowing in for Amelia Skinnader – a young woman with close Donegal links whose cancer journey touched the hearts of many.

Mrs Skinnader, aged 31, is the beloved …
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Ahead of National Women’s Enterprise Day tomorrow, Donegal Woman caught up with Jenni Timony of FitPink Fitness, who has been selected as a Leading Light for #NWED by Local Enterprise …
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Pink Ribbon sales for the Irish Cancer Society in Donegal have been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The charity is taking the online route this year, and inviting people to …
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A new report has ranked Letterkenny University Hospital in joint-last place for maternity experiences.

The first National Maternity Experience Survey, published today, found that 26% of women had a ‘fair or …
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Restrictions may have halted a large section of our local music scene, but one show is connecting artists wherever they are and sharing their music with the world.

The Wild …
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If you’re looking for a guide on what’s trending this season, look no further than McElhinneys.

2020 has been a year of upheaval for everyone, including the fashion …
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Parents of newborns in 2020 have been turning to online experts for guidance on breastfeeding.

The HSE’s recorded a 57% increase in demand for their ‘Ask Our Breastfeeding Expert’ online …
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A Donegal TD has called on the Government to ensure Covid-19 restrictions are adjusted to allow partners to be present in delivery rooms and during scans. Read More

Little Livie Mulhern has been given the green light to get her treatment in Ireland.

Family and friends of the toddler had raised more than €2million to get Livie vital …
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Angela Gallagher from Gaoth Dobhair has set her sights on the 2020 Vhi Mini Marathon to raise money for the No Barriers Foundation.

Angela’s daughter Mary, who suffered a back …
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Arranmore RNLI volunteer Nora Flanagan’s 25 years of selfless dedicated service have been formally recognised by the life-saving charity.

Nora, who is a retired nurse and the Arranmore station’s Lifeboat …
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A remarkable Donegal woman has successfully completed her own charity ‘camino’ in the hills of Donegal.

Peggy Stringer (Kelly), a popular dermal clinician from Carndonagh, has accomplished a 160km week-long …
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The community of Moville has come together to fundraise for a poignant memorial for the late John, Tomás and Amelia Mullan, who passed away in a tragic car accident last …
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New visiting times have been introduced at Letterkenny University Hospital to allow birth partners to visit the maternity ward after a baby has been delivered.

From Monday 31st August, the …
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The dramatic twists and turns of Donegal’s wildest attraction will be showcased in a new series starting Thursday 10th September on RTÉ One.

RTE has released new details on ‘Return …
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Malin Head residents are on the lookout for celebrities today as filming starts on yet another Hollywood blockbuster.

A film crew has been spotted on a local beach where filming …
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Friends and neighbours of a five-year-old Glenties boy battling cancer will gather this Sunday to take part in a ‘Dander for Danny’.

The event is aimed to raise funds and …
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A REVIEW into gynaecological services at Letterkenny University Hospital has delivered a damning verdict.

Virgin Media Television has announced that Ciara Doherty will co-host a new series of ‘The Tonight Show’.

The current affairs programme starts on Tuesday 1st September at 10pm on Virgin Media …
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Gardaí are hunting a taxi driver after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Inishowen last week.

The woman was allegedly attacked by the taxi driver in Buncrana after a …
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Donegal woman Póilín Nic Géidigh has won a T. K. Whitaker Prize, a highly competitive award of the National University of Ireland.

Two Whitaker prizes, commemorating one of Ireland’s most …
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All roads lead to Ray this weekend as a drive-in cinema opens to round-off the summer holidays.

The Big Drive-Inn theatre experience will be in town for four movie showings …
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The woman who lost her husband and two children in a horrific car crash in Co Donegal has pleaded with mourners to hug their loved ones and tell them how …
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