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Ireland voted Yes to repeal the Eighth Amendment and legalise abortion by 66.40% in the May 25th referendum.

Following the vote, Minister Harris said he wants to move quickly to …
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An excellent mix of essential information, humour and poignant messages by speakers were shared on Thursday 24th May at the North West Women in Farming meeting, organised by Hannah McNelis, hosted …
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Sun worshippers in Donegal will be delighted to hear that the north west is getting the best of the weather. We’ll be seeing highs of 26 degrees Celcius this afternoon – hotter …
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There will be something for everyone when Finn Valley Community Health Forum (FVCHF) host their 2nd Annual ‘Health and Wellbeing Event’ on Thursday 14 June.

Everyone is welcome to attend …
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Loreto Letterkenny student and part-time Barista Sophie Devlin will follow in the footsteps of Buncrana model Lauren McDonagh and go forward to compete in the Miss Ireland pageant.

Nine young …
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Laura and Fabian tied the knot in their hometown of Letterkenny this month, decades after they first met as kids.  

Laura and Fabian first met 30 years ago when Laura moved …
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Letterkenny teacher Vicki Raine has fast become a local style icon, having set up her own blog earlier this year.

‘Polka Dot Raine‘ is a paradise of fashion inspiration for …
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The talented team at Radisson Blu have this week earned the prestigious honour of being the best location for couples planning their big day.

The Bridal team pride themselves on being …
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The Donegal Dyspraxia Support Group, founded by Carndonagh woman Alison Doherty, is set to highlight the lack of local services available for children with the condition at a public event on …
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Hundreds of families are preparing to climb Errigal mountain this Sunday in support of a unique and much-loved resource for Donegal families.

Liquid Therapy in Bundoran is a not-for-profit organisation that …
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One of Donegal’s busiest roads made headlines last week when a group of ‘No’ campaigners planted 17,000 white crosses across a 26km stretch of road. There was a widespread reaction to the …
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Donegal is set to become positively exotic this weekend with highs of 22-24 degrees celsius and up to six days of dry bright sunny weather. Just typical during exam time!

Today …
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Donegal woman Miriam O’Brien got the all-clear in her smear test in 2011. Nine months later, she was diagnosed with stage two cancer in Belfast. Miriam passed away on August 25, …
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Meghan (36), now the Duchess of Sussex, wowed at Windsor on Saturday in a flawless elegant Givenchy dress by British designer Clare Waight Keller. The creator took everyone by surprise after much talk …
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Meghan Markle has officially announced who will be walking her down the aisle in St George’s Chapel this Saturday as she weds Prince Harry.

The Royal Wedding honour has been …
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The 50m high letters, which can be seen from miles away, were placed in the early hours of Thursday morning by Sligo for Life.

The group have said the sign …
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The internet has started its latest debate and this time it’s regarding an audio clip.

Yanny or Laurel is a four second clip that has been driving people bonkers.

Blogger …
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RTÉ has announced today that new comedy Finding Joy, created, written by and starring Amy Huberman has gone into production. 

The six-part comedy series begins shooting in Dublin this week and follows …
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Lorna Kilpatrick from Cottown, Raphoe has been acknowledged this month for her contribution to dairy farming excellence at the Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.

As well as being awarded the prize …
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Donegal Together For Yes will welcome the National Get Together For Yes Roadshow to Letterkenny this Wednesday evening, May 16th at Dillons Hotel, 7pm.

This is part of a …
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Anita Ní Bhaoill from Burtonport, who now lives in Dublin, has a healthy one-year-old son named Conor who doctors did not believe would survive to birth.

Anita and her …
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A Donegal hotel has decided to cancel a royal wedding themed event after complaints from some members of the public.

The Inishowen Gateway Hotel in Buncrana has planned to host …
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The variety show entitled ‘Yes!’ will be held at The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on Friday 11th May from 9pm.

The event is designed to be an entertaining night, all …
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Nineteen local GPs in the anti-abortion group have spoken out about how the eighth affects their duty of care to their patients – both mother and baby. The doctors say …
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The HSE has yet to make contact with eight women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer and affected by the CervicalCheck audit. 

209 women are being treated as priority cases …
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Lisa has graduated with an Edexcel Pharmacy Services Diploma (QCF) at a ceremony held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin on 30 April.

The comprehensive two-year course, which is …
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Dominique Meehan from Letterkenny received a round of applause on the Late Late Show last night for her brave words for any person who is the victim of rape. 

“It …
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The rise in manipulative anti-abortion advertisements on social media has been labelled as ‘Trump-style’ tactics ahead of the 8th amendment referendum.

A number of sponsored Facebook adverts have been targetting …
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating why at least 206 women received a delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer under the CervicalCheck programme.

It is claimed the audit found that half …
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The parents of 23-month-old baby Alfie Evans have announced that he has passed away, five days after his life support was withdrawn.

The Liverpool tot had an undiagnosed brain condition …
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A special ceremony will be held in Letterkenny this evening for anyone who wishes to show their support for baby Alfie Evans.

A prayer meeting and blue balloon release are …
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April spring showers are going to make way for sunny May days – according to our most famous weather-forecasting postman.

Glenfin man Michael Gallagher may have retired from his postal …
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Siobhan Malone appeared on the RTE reality bridal show to find her dream dress ahead of her marriage to Donegal man PJ Mc Barron.

The beautiful Galway woman was a two-time …
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The Western Trust gratefully received a scenic painting of Shroove Lighthouse from Redcastle artist Tanya after two thoughtful donations from two local women.

Tanya had first donated the painting to Children in Crossfire …
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Fourteen talented and enthusiastic young Donegal women took part in the Donegal Rose selection event last night at the Central Hotel Donegal Town. After a night of stories, music and …
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Thirty years ago, Brigid McGrath won a life-changing £147,059 (punts) – the equivalent of €2 million in today’s money –  in the highly anticipated first Lotto draw on Saturday, April 16th …
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If you celebrated your marriage at this Donegal Town hotel in the years gone by, you are invited to a truly unique celebration of romance this summer.

The Central …
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Gleneely woman Anne Anderson has been busy blogging over the past year to raise awareness of female baldness. Entitled ‘Ms Amazebald’, Anne’s page discusses her life and personal journey with alopecia …
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The pro-choice organisation will unite local groups who are campaigning to repeal the Eighth and allow abortion care in Ireland. The Donegal launch will hear from leading figures from the …
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The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

All are welcome …
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We’ll be feeling hot hot hot from Thursday to Saturday in Donegal with the arrival of an African air plume that will raise temperatures as high as 20C.

We’ll be …
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‘Mum’s Chat’ social morning meetings will begin on Tuesday 1st May at the Donegal Family Resource Centre, with plans to make the gathering a monthly occasion.

The group has been …
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A woman from Donegal was one of the four lucky winners of the EuroMillions draw on 6th April – bagging a brilliant €40,872.

The unforgettable win came after the woman had bought …
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Leading Donegal poet Denise Blake launched her third collection, Invocation, on Sunday with a celebration of words, music and the arts.

Just as much of Invocation celebrates family and friendship, …
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Nicola Cavanagh’s second pregnancy turned into an unimaginable nightmare after her first scan.

The Inishowen woman and her husband were heartbroken when doctors told them that their baby was not …
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Donegal based company, Lottie Dolls partnered with Construction Industry Federation on their recent #BuildingEquality campaign to show women the importance of their role in construction.

The campaign highlighted the gender …
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Two local women in business, Leah Fairman and Emma Boylan, have collaborated to bring ideas worth sharing to Donegal for the first time.

The world famous TEDx talks are showcases for speakers presenting great, …
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Every so often, a priceless video pops up online that puts a smile on many faces. This week, we have a dad delivering a one-of-a-kind trick that you can’t help …
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A special remembrance service will be held for parents and families affected by the loss of a baby upstairs in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on Saturday 14th April from …
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The Friends actress is rumoured to be preparing to walk down the aisle in June, near her fiance’s home in Derry.

It is rumoured the pair will say “I do” …
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