5 years ago
‘Differences are so wonderful’ – A lovely lesson from beautiful Lucy’s mum
Dungloe mum Carleen Gallagher has been inspired by her little girl Lucy to call on parents to teach their children about different types of beauty.
Lucy Gallagher (6) has an …
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5 years ago
Top speakers to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day in Donegal
Stories, innovation and finding a competitive edge will be the order of the day when Donegal celebrates National Women’s Enterprise Day 2019.
Performance and Lifestyle Coach Anna Geary returns to …
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5 years ago
Letterkenny Maternity visiting rules change for more parent time
The Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is introducing new policies to reduce the number of visitors allowed in the ward.
The changes, which are based on feedback from new …
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5 years ago
Over €14,000 raised in memory of much-loved Killygordon mum
A major tractor run in memory of the late Elaine McGlinchey has raised a fantastic €14,000 for the Sperrin Unit at Altnagelvin Hospital.
Elaine McGlinchey (née Porter) was a loving and caring …
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5 years ago
Hero Donegal boy gives gift of life to brave sister
Niamh Toland (14) is doing well after receiving her transplant from her brother Niall (12), the Tirconaill Tribune reports.
Niamh has had a major health battle this year after being …
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5 years ago
Do you feel represented?
The NCCWN-Donegal local women’s group is hosting an event next week to ask the question: Donegal women, do you feel represented? Are women fairly represented in politics?
On Wednesday 9th October, 11am-2pm, the …
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5 years ago
Gallery: Celebrating 20 years of Donegal Women in Business
More than 200 people visited Lough Eske Castle on Tuesday 1st October to mark a key moment for the Donegal Women in Business Network – their 20 year anniversary.
The …
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5 years ago
Watch: What makes Irwins Expert Electrical Buncrana special to customers
They’re a friendly bunch at Irwins Expert Electrical Buncrana, and they were all smiles last week as they welcomed the Donegal Daily cameras for an introduction to their store.
Manager …
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5 years ago
Watch: Why Reformer Pilates could be your new favourite exercise
There’s something about September that makes us want to change things up. As we go back to routine, it’s always good to shake up our fitness routine and try something …
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5 years ago
Letterkenny ladies social group begins this week
The Cara House Ladies Group is a casual gathering for women to get together, learn from information sessions and demonstrations and enjoy an afternoon in friendly company.
The first meeting …
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5 years ago
Room to Improve fan Claire gets a starring role in the series
Donegal’s Claire Irwin made her TV debut on ‘Room to Improve’ last night, working as a Quantity Surveyor in one of RTE’s biggest series.
Claire (34), from Burnfoot, impressed as …
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5 years ago
Soon-to-be ‘TV star’ Deirbhile hosting charity quiz
Deirbhile Ní Chathail, born and bred in Letterkenny, is now working in Dublin on the Vodafone Graduate programme. As part of the company’s charity partnership, she and her colleagues have volunteered …
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5 years ago
Discover your dream wedding at the Harvey’s Point Wedding Fair
Donegal’s most exquisite wedding venue is hosting an unmissable wedding fayre this Autumn to show how they turn dreams into reality.
Harvey’s Point, on the shores of Lough Eske, is Ireland’s …
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5 years ago
Remembering Grainne: School community pays tribute to beloved teacher
There were poignant scenes in the halls of Deele College this afternoon as the school community paid tribute to former science teacher, Mrs Grainne O’Donnell, who passed away last February …
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5 years ago
Funeral arrangements announced for the late Kathleen Pryal
The funeral details for the late Kathleen Pryal, who was killed in a tragic accident outside Donegal Town, have been released.
Mrs Pryal (née Harvey) died on Sunday night after …
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5 years ago
Local woman dies in tragic accident outside Donegal Town
A 69-year-old local woman was tragically killed in a collision outside Donegal Town on Sunday night.
The victim has been named locally as Kathleen Pryal (née Harvey) from Spierstown.
She …
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5 years ago
Donegal doctor ‘knew young girls would die’ after cervical cancer vaccine was scrapped
Leading doctor and former Government Minister Jim McDaid has questioned the number of young women who have died after the government ended the free HPV vaccine scheme in 2008.
Dr …
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5 years ago
Simply the best! Four Donegal teachers make Ireland’s Top 20
Four teachers from Donegal are proving to be top of the class after being named on the Teachers Inspire shortlist.
Lorna Barron from Buncrana, Denise Dowds from Muff, Nora Duffy from Dunfanaghy and Mary Daly …
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5 years ago
Culture Night sounds class this year: Here’s your guide to what’s on
Letterkenny will be buzzing with activity this Friday night as it hosts its 11th Culture Night.
Events are taking place in popular venues all over the town and it’s a …
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5 years ago
Calling all Brides! You could find your dream dress at this hotel’s wedding showcase
Mulroy Woods Hotel is hosting a wedding showcase with a difference on Sunday 22nd September from 11am-4pm.
Not only will couples get …
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5 years ago
Hopes turn into reality as Sonya Hamilton plans specialist treatment in Germany
Ballybofey mum Sonya Hamilton’s hopes for specialist cancer treatment have become a reality thanks to the amazing generosity of her local community.
The 35-year-old mum of five is planning to …
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5 years ago
Friends of Lucy hit the road for fundraising Tractor Run
A great spectacle of tractors hit the road last Saturday to support Castlederg girl Lucy McGeehan in her cancer treatment.
Lucy, aged 6, was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma last year – …
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5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy: So what IS the Perfect Mum?
It’s September. As we all struggle to settle into the craziness that is “routine” with our kids and lives and activities and commitments, we are more susceptible to Mammy Guilt …
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5 years ago
There’s a lot of buzz about this new Urban Decay Naked palette
Urban Decay has announced the Irish release date of their brand new Naked eyeshadow palette.
It’s called ‘Honey’ and it’s creating a lot of buzz ahead of its release on …
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5 years ago
Summer Shape Up 2019 comes to an exciting conclusion
Letterkenny man Bryan Margey has won a €1,000 holiday after making an outstanding effort in the 2019 Rushe Fitness Summer Shape Up Challenge.
The ever-popular Summer Shape Up is Letterkenny’s …
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5 years ago
Derry Girls’ writer Lisa McGee unveils new drama set in Donegal
A new thriller series set in Donegal and written by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee was unveiled ahead of the new season on Virgin Media TV.
The Deceived is going …
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5 years ago
Here comes the bride! Smile for Jasmine Mock Wedding just weeks away
The countdown is on to a marvellous Mock Wedding taking place in Castlefin this September.
The unique fundraiser is taking place on 21st September in aid of the Smile for …
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5 years ago
Boston Rose honours brave Donegal mum who survived cancer
The bravery and fundraising work of Ardara woman Theresa Stanley was highlighted during a special interview on the first Rose of Tralee selection night of 2019.
Theresa’s daughter Tanya is …
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5 years ago
Donegal MUA making her mark in the Middle East
A Donegal woman is sculpting her career in the beauty world of Bahrain.
And she’s loving the luxury and vibrancy of the kingdom.
Christina McBarron from Donegal Town has been …
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5 years ago
Donegal couples supporting each other through infertility journeys
A new online community has become a place of shared support for Donegal couples experiencing infertility, IVF or miscarriage.
Fertility is a sensitive topic for many people and is not …
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5 years ago
782 women waiting over a year to attend Letterkenny gynaecology clinics
It has been revealed that 782 women have been waiting over 12 months for gynaecology appointments at Letterkenny University Hospital.
191 of those women have been waiting 18 months or …
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5 years ago
Almost 1,800 women waiting on gynaecology appointments at Letterkenny Hospital
Ireland’s consultant crisis is having a ‘serious effect’ on delivery of women’s healthcare as figures show that 1,783 women are currently waiting for an appointment with a gynaecologist at Letterkenny …
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5 years ago
Angela McGlanaghey announced as Vitality 2019 ambassador
Angela McGlanaghey, of Simple Simon’s health food store in Donegal town, has been announced as a retail ambassador for Vitality 2019.
Vitality is a festival and celebration of natural …
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5 years ago
Twin Towns community stepping up for Sonya
The community of Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be taking to the streets for a worthy cause this Friday evening.
The Igloo and Patton Frozen Foods store is hosting a family …
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5 years ago
‘No family should feel the pain of losing someone far too soon’
The heartbroken mother of a young Donegal man who died from alcohol poisoning is appealing to young people to remember that nights out can be deadly.
Liam McGlinchey from Buncrana was …
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5 years ago
What do you love about Donegal? Tell the world on #LoveDonegal Day
There’s so much to love about life up here, isn’t it only right that we get a designated day to rave about it?
The team behind Donegal Connect have declared this …
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5 years ago
Gogglebox Ireland are having an open afternoon in Donegal today
The producers of Virgin Media Television’s ‘Gogglebox Ireland’ are hosting an open casting in Ballyshannon today (Tuesday) to meet potential stars of the next series.
You’ll have to be quick …
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5 years ago
Dearbhla Walsh shines in Miss Universe Ireland final
The Kerrykeel woman missed out on winning the 2019 crown during the glamorous final show. However, she had already won many supporters in her pageant campaign this summer.
Dearbhla, aged …
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5 years ago
TV crew visits Donegal family’s home for exciting new series
The sun shone on Stranorlar for the last few days for what proved to be some very exciting filming for the local Mc Menamin family.
Following a national search some …
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5 years ago
Style Study – with Jae Sook Lee of J-Style
With eye-catching style and a successful blog, Jae Sook Lee has really made her mark on the local fashion scene.
The South Korean native knows a good find, and with …
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5 years ago
New mothers urged to donate to Ireland’s human milk bank
More new mums are being asked to donate their breast milk to help the Human Milk Bank meet demands.
The Human Milk Bank, located in Enniskillen, collects milk to help babies all …
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5 years ago
Big-hearted Donegal man inspired to make a difference for people with dementia
Over the past two years, Killygordan’s John Devine has been inspired by his mother to fundraise for local Alzheimer’s services. He’s back again this August, with help from friends, with …
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5 years ago
Events: Colourful fun in memory of a vibrant young Donegal woman
Clouds of colour filled the air in Ballybofey yesterday afternoon as crowds took part in the third annual Kym’s Kolour Fun Run.
A rainbow of runners streamed through the streets …
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5 years ago
Donegal beauty queen making waves at Miami Swim Week
Grainne Gallanagh is set to be the first Irish model to feature in Miami Swim Week when she takes to the catwalk today.
The Buncrana woman is in sunny Florida …
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5 years ago
Pioneering Garda Kelly honoured among Ireland’s first female recruits
Veteran Garda Kathleen Kelly (nee McFadden) from Gaoth Dobhair was one of the first 12 females to join An Garda Síochána 60 years ago this week.
In July 1959, following …
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5 years ago
Derry Girls has been added to Netflix and we’re so ready for a binge-watch
The first series of Derry Girls is now available Netflix in Ireland and the UK – just in time to banish the summer rainy day blues.
If you loved Channel …
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5 years ago
Women’s Council call on Government to provide free contraception
The National Women’s Council of Ireland has said contraception should be provided free of charge in the next Budget.
The group says free access to contraception will enable women to use …
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5 years ago
Donegal women invited to gain Peace and Conflict training
The PEACE IV project, called PACT, is specifically targeted to empower, engage, transform and connect women aged 16+ in counties Derry, Donegal, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim and Sligo.
This free training …
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5 years ago
Businesswoman Ramona Nicholas puts celebrity mansion on the market
Dragon’s Den investor Ramona Nicholas has put her stunning Bundoran home up for sale.
The five-bed property is a beach-lovers’ dream, as it boasts panoramic views of Tullan Strand.
At …
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6 years ago
Closure of Lifeline Inishowen will ‘literally put lives at risk’
Representatives of Lifeline Inishowen will travel to Leinster House this week to deliver a petition calling for urgent funding to save it from closure.
Lifeline Inishowen is a domestic violence …
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