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Rose of Tralee festival cancelled for 2020 5 years ago

Rose of Tralee festival cancelled for 2020

The Rose of Tralee International Festival has been cancelled for the first time in 61 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Festival organisers have confirmed that the event will be …
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Former midwife Moira swaps spirits for sanitiser production 5 years ago

Former midwife Moira swaps spirits for sanitiser production

By  •  Business

Donegal based distiller and former midwife Moira Doherty has switched gears in her business to join the national effort to fight COVID-19.

Sliabh Liag Distillers in Carrick, owned by husband …
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Edel MacBride’s #PledgeScrubs campaign wins national award for Moville 5 years ago

Edel MacBride’s #PledgeScrubs campaign wins national award for Moville

By  •  News

A PPE production project in Moville has led to the town being named as ‘Ireland’s Soundest Town’ in the month of April.

Moville was crowned with the ‘Soundtown 2020’ award …
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Domestic abuse victims exempt from 2km rule to seek help 5 years ago

Domestic abuse victims exempt from 2km rule to seek help

By  •  News

Covid-19 restrictions on movement do not apply to domestic abuse victims who are trying to avoid harm, the government has stated today.

People who are escaping abusers or seeking access …
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Donegal songstress to debut stunning new single 5 years ago

Donegal songstress to debut stunning new single

Excitement is building for the launch of Megan Nic Ruairí’s debut single, out this Friday 10th April.

Can’t Trust the Moon’ will be a taste of what’s to come from …
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Pregnancy during coronavirus: Staying calm is actually good preparation 5 years ago

Pregnancy during coronavirus: Staying calm is actually good preparation

By  •  Mammy

Donegal hypnobirthing instructor Anne Doherty Quinn helps mothers take control of the most memorable experience of their lives, and she has some extra advice for expectant mothers during the current …
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Watch: Taoiseach has a good laugh at Donegal woman’s viral TikTok 5 years ago

Watch: Taoiseach has a good laugh at Donegal woman’s viral TikTok

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar found himself highly entertained by a new Covid-19 themed comedy short by Killea-native Alice Diver.

The parody video, featuring an impersonation of the Taoiseach as he …
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Beloved Donegal mum mourned in special ways 5 years ago

Beloved Donegal mum mourned in special ways

By  •  News

A Donegal community has united in grief, while staying apart, to mourn the passing of a beloved mother and care worker. 

Lorraine Millar (née Diver) of Gleneely, passed away on …
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Domestic abuse victims a top priority of gardaí during Covid-19 5 years ago

Domestic abuse victims a top priority of gardaí during Covid-19

By  •  News

Gardaí have launched a new operation to ensure domestic abuse incidents are a top priority during the Covid-19 lockdown. 

‘Operation Faoisimh’ has been designed to ensure victims of domestic abuse …
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All dressed up… nowhere to go! 5 years ago

All dressed up… nowhere to go!

By  •  Bridal

Most of us may be working through our loungewear collections as we stay at home, but these two Donegal sisters have added a touch of glamour to their isolation!

Louise …
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Amazing local mothers scoop Donegal Mammy Awards 5 years ago

Amazing local mothers scoop Donegal Mammy Awards

By  •  Mammy

Outstanding mums across Donegal got a welcome lift this week after scooping Donegal Mammy Awards.

The virtual online awards were launched a week ago by Evelyn Mc Glynn and Meg …
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Donegal’s Lottie Dolls release new hero hospital doll 5 years ago

Donegal’s Lottie Dolls release new hero hospital doll

By  •  Kids

Donegal toy company Lottie Dolls has launched a new charity doll in honour of brave children who need to go to the hospital.

The ‘True Hero’ doll, dressed in a …
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Donegal woman’s incredible body art brings Covid-19 message home 5 years ago

Donegal woman’s incredible body art brings Covid-19 message home

By  •  Beauty

Alanna Gormley, from Donegal Town, is well-known for her Halloween horror art.

But this time she is highlighting the frightening realities faced by Ireland’s health workers during the coronavirus pandemic.


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Donegal student inspires with Covid-19 cover of The Script hit 5 years ago

Donegal student inspires with Covid-19 cover of The Script hit

By  •  Videos

A Donegal student is hitting all the right notes with her new cover song themed on coronavirus prevention.

Aoife Sweeney from Fanad has put her own lyrics to a hit …
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Fears over rise in domestic abuse during isolation 5 years ago

Fears over rise in domestic abuse during isolation

By  •  News

Donegal Gardaí and support service workers have expressed concern over a potential rise in domestic violence during the coronavirus outbreak.

With many people losing their jobs and confined to their …
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Watch: Together, we can do this 5 years ago

Watch: Together, we can do this

By  •  Videos

The coronavirus Covid-19 emergency has turned our lives upside down.

It’s a time of fear, isolation and confusion, but it’s also a time for communities to shine and to support …
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Good food, delivered with love 5 years ago

Good food, delivered with love

By  •  Business

It’s business as usual for a Letterkenny food delivery company as they cater to their foodie customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Gloria Seasons meal deliveries are lending a helping hand …
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Donegal duo leading live kitchen workouts 5 years ago

Donegal duo leading live kitchen workouts

By  •  Health

Last weekend, like so many businesses, Rushe Fitness was forced to close its doors to the public. 

Emmet and Maria made the decision to close in order to curtail the …
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Mother’s Day not cancelled thanks to the Donegal Mammy Awards! 5 years ago

Mother’s Day not cancelled thanks to the Donegal Mammy Awards!

By  •  Mammy

It has certainly been a difficult time for everyone and even more so for the many families who are now home schooling, dealing with childcare issues and generally learning a …
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RunDonegal Women’s 5k postponement date announced 5 years ago

RunDonegal Women’s 5k postponement date announced

By  •  Sport

The 2020 RunDonegal Women’s 5k has been postponed until the summertime.

The popular race/run, which is held at the Finn Valley Centre, had been due to take place on April …
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Let’s make Jack’s birthday one never to forget! 5 years ago

Let’s make Jack’s birthday one never to forget!

By  •  Life

A Donegal mum has appealed to her friends and community to help celebrate her special son’s birthday.

Jack Beattie is well-known to readers of Donegal Daily for his bravery against …
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Happy Donegal newlyweds all smiles… behind the masks! 5 years ago

Happy Donegal newlyweds all smiles… behind the masks!

By  •  Bridal

A Donegal couple refused to let the coronavirus get in the way of their big day and wore face masks during the nuptials.

Martin Boyle and bride-to-be Catherine McCole exchanged …
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The show must go on for dancing star Grainne Gallanagh 5 years ago

The show must go on for dancing star Grainne Gallanagh

Donegal star Grainne Gallanagh will be putting her best foot forward in a unique episode of RTE’s Dancing with the Stars this Sunday.

The Buncrana nurse has made it to …
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How clean do you think your phone really is? 5 years ago

How clean do you think your phone really is?

By  •  Life

As the number of coronavirus cases rises steadily, the public is being urged to keep their smartphone screens clean to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Moving ‘Memories’ song recorded to support people with Alzheimer’s 5 years ago

Moving ‘Memories’ song recorded to support people with Alzheimer’s

By  •  News

A Donegal nursing home therapist is about to launch a new charity CD inspired by a special friend.

The song, called Memories, was written by Lifford woman Evean Bogle and …
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New document brings Donegal women’s issues to the fore 5 years ago

New document brings Donegal women’s issues to the fore

By  •  Politics

A new document has been launched to highlight major issued affecting women in Donegal today.

The ‘Empowering Women in Donegal’ report was compiled by a group of five local activists …
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A lot of love for the ‘Leitir Lolly’ 5 years ago

A lot of love for the ‘Leitir Lolly’

By  •  News

A Donegal couple who designed a special product following the loss of their first baby has been overwhelmed by the worldwide support for their special message.

Joe and Michelle Gallagher’s …
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How to get a free ‘Dyson Experience’ when you treat mum this Mother’s Day 5 years ago

How to get a free ‘Dyson Experience’ when you treat mum this Mother’s Day

Here’s how you can get a free Mother’s Day “Dyson Blow Dry” from Patrick Gildea Hairdressing courtesy of Irwin Expert Electrical:

To celebrate Mother’s Day this year on March 22nd, …
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Life-changing invention gives Donegal boy back his childhood 5 years ago

Life-changing invention gives Donegal boy back his childhood

By  •  Life

A Raphoe boy whose parents were told he would never have a ‘normal’ life after losing both legs to a rare spinal condition has defied all the odds.

Amazing James …
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Glamorous Grainne in the running for VIP Style Award 5 years ago

Glamorous Grainne in the running for VIP Style Award

By  •  Style

Buncrana model Grainne Gallanagh (25) has been announced as a nominee in the VIP Style Awards 2020, one of the biggest events of the Irish fashion calendar.

The beauty queen …
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Sinéad Black singing her heart out in Glór Tíre live shows 5 years ago

Sinéad Black singing her heart out in Glór Tíre live shows

Sinead is one of six finalists in the 2020 edition of TG4’s hit country music show.

And the competition is about to heat up tonight as the Glór Tíre eliminations …
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Funder For Down Under quiz raises an ‘AUSome’ amount 5 years ago

Funder For Down Under quiz raises an ‘AUSome’ amount

By  •  News

Donegal-based Australian native Bronwyn Walsh has collected another great boost for the Australian Bushfire & Flood Relief after a table quiz last weekend.

Bronwyn Walsh, who lives in Letterkenny, is …
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Dramatic dance-off sees Grainne Gallanagh through to DWTSIRL quarter-finals 5 years ago

Dramatic dance-off sees Grainne Gallanagh through to DWTSIRL quarter-finals

Donegal nurse and model Grainne Gallanagh has made it through to the quarter finals of Dancing with the Stars Ireland after a tense dance-off.

The Buncrana woman found herself in …
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‘Your wish is our command’ – Georgina’s five reasons why the Silver Tassie is a winner 5 years ago

‘Your wish is our command’ – Georgina’s five reasons why the Silver Tassie is a winner

The Silver Tassie’s Wedding Coordinator Georgina Howley is celebrating two new major award wins, having scooped the Weddings Online prizes for Ulster Wedding Coordinator of the Year 2020 and Ireland’s …
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Beat the beige fatigue: How to add colour to your wardrobe 5 years ago

Beat the beige fatigue: How to add colour to your wardrobe

By  •  Style

For many of us it’s not uncommon to have a wardrobe that is a combination of black, whites and neutrals. This has never been more apparent with the latter seasons …
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Donegal woman’s fitness company making moves nationally 5 years ago

Donegal woman’s fitness company making moves nationally

Sarah Gillespie is a woman on a mission – and Ireland is taking note.

As the CEO and founder of RINKA – one of Ireland’s leading children’s fitness providers – …
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Events: Chef Roisin Gillen sets tastebuds alight at intimate Counter pop-up 5 years ago

Events: Chef Roisin Gillen sets tastebuds alight at intimate Counter pop-up

By  •  Events

Chef Roisin Gillen was home for two pop-up nights in Donegal this month – one in Letterkenny and another in Granny Mc’s Kitchen, Donegal Town.

It took just 20 minutes for …
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Here’s how you could win a 5* Dubai holiday with Muff Liquor 5 years ago

Here’s how you could win a 5* Dubai holiday with Muff Liquor

By  •  Life, Travel

The Donegal-based Muff Liquor Co. is celebrating two years with this amazing customer giveaway.

The prize consists of two return flights with Emirates to Dubai with a 5 night stay …
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Flawless Grainne earns first 30 of Dancing with the Stars season 5 years ago

Flawless Grainne earns first 30 of Dancing with the Stars season

Buncrana’s Grainne Gallanagh delivered a game-changing performance on Dancing with the Stars tonight to win the first 30 score of the series.

The former Miss Universe Ireland wowed with her …
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Donegal author to release poignant new novel 5 years ago

Donegal author to release poignant new novel

By  •  Life

Donegal author Margo Gorman is set to launch a new novel next month, following the success of her debut – Bone and Blood: A Berlin novel in 2014.

Margo, who …
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Donegal woman appointed to top BBC presenter role 5 years ago

Donegal woman appointed to top BBC presenter role

By  •  News

Donegal woman Sarah Brett has secured a new lead role with the BBC in Belfast.

Sarah, who is from Portnoo, will be joined by Chris Buckler …
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Dating show searching for its first Donegal participants 5 years ago

Dating show searching for its first Donegal participants

RTÉ2 are looking for participants for the new series of its hit dating show Pulling with my Parents.

And they are hoping to have their first Donegal cast members in series …
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Donegal women being deprived of vital maternity services, consultants warn 5 years ago

Donegal women being deprived of vital maternity services, consultants warn

By  •  Health

Leading Irish hospital consultants have warned that women in Donegal and western counties are losing out on vital mental health services during pregnancy or after childbirth.

Women are also facing …
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Courageous Caitlin celebrates her hero grandparents 5 years ago

Courageous Caitlin celebrates her hero grandparents

By  •  Life

Caitlin, who is battling cancer, has received such wonderful care from her grandparents during her illness that they have been crowned the overall winners of Specsavers Grandparent of the Year …
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Doctor claims up to 12 women suffered delayed cancer diagnoses at Letterkenny Hospital 5 years ago

Doctor claims up to 12 women suffered delayed cancer diagnoses at Letterkenny Hospital

By  •  Health

Up to 12 women suffered delayed diagnosis of their cancers at Letterkenny University Hospital, it has been claimed, as a review of its gynaecological services gets underway.

The Irish Times
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Art auction raises €600 for Ballybofey woman’s cancer fund 5 years ago

Art auction raises €600 for Ballybofey woman’s cancer fund

By  •  News

A local artist’s successful auction has raised a fantastic €600 to help her friend during her battle with cancer.

Angie Doherty from Ballybofey has been having treatment for bowel cancer …
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Experience kitchen excellence at Irwin Expert Electrical 5 years ago

Experience kitchen excellence at Irwin Expert Electrical

You are invited to experience kitchen excellence with a visit to see Irwin Expert Electrical’s Siemens built-in cooking appliances at the Letterkenny and Buncrana stores.

Instore demos available daily.

This …
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Your dream wedding in Spain at Sunset Beach Club 5 years ago

Your dream wedding in Spain at Sunset Beach Club

If you are dreaming of a romantic celebration on the shores of the Spanish Mediterranean, Sunset Beach Club may well be the venue for you!  This Irish owned resort hotel …
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Three Donegal restaurants make it to Ireland’s Top 100 list 5 years ago

Three Donegal restaurants make it to Ireland’s Top 100 list

By  •  Life

Three of Donegal’s most popular restaurants have earned places on the Sunday Times Top 100 list of restaurants in Ireland for 2020.

The Foyle Hotel in Moville, Lemon Tree …
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