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The third annual Run In The Dark Donegal takes place on November 15th at 8pm. Championed by local mother Sonia McGarvey, it’s set to be another inspirational and inclusive event.  …
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Members of the Inishowen Abortion Rights Campaign will join with groups across the country and hold a vigil in memory of Savita Halappanavar, who died in Galway University Hospital five …
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The little boy from Derry suffered external and internal burns after the incident with a Paw Patrol Foam Soap, Belfast Live reports.

The boy is currently in intensive care at the Royal …
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Choosing the perfect Christmas present can prove challenging, if not downright stressful. This year – with lots of new additions to their range – the team at Lottie Dolls might …
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Breda Canning is a 23 year old personal trainer and bootcamp instructor from Glenswilly. From living and working in Ireland and America over the past five years, she has developed an edgy …
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A taxi-driver has come forward who may be able to identify the brutal attacker who viciously assaulted a young Donegal woman on Sunday morning.

Student Shanan Reid-McDaid was hospitalised after …
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Glenties woman Breezy Kelly is busy preparing for what looks set to be another successful International Bake Bread For Peace Day on Tuesday October 24th.

Breezy believes that the tradition …
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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Letterkenny had some very familiar faces in on Saturday, 14th October.

Rugby International Tommy Bowe and a few of his Ulster teammates popped into …
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Shanan Reid-McDaid’s night out with friends turned into a horrific ordeal when she was viciously assaulted by an unknown man off the Main Street of Letterkenny.

A hunt is taking …
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The bus provider has contacted parents saying that if Met Eireann increases its weather warning to Code Red their buses will not operate.

The system was first introduced last year …
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Words by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent

The devastated mother of Danielle McLaughlin says she doesn’t want her daughter to be remembered as a victim, but as the “kind, beautiful and …
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The cream of the crop of Irish farmers has been unleashed again for the Irish Farmer Calendar 2018.

The charity calendar cultivates much excitement among the Irish population – all …
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Social worker Ann Lappin will be the guest speaker, offering insight into the various types of loss and grief endured by parents on the death of a child.

Ann …
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The Pulse Letterkenny will host the infamous ‘Sh*g a Ginger’ this Wednesday, October 11th as part of its Cheeky Wednesdays student events.

People with red hair are said to be …
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There are a whole range of events to attend, such as the launch of training initiative on intercultural issues on Monday, an evening of entertainment with Majella O’Donnell on Tuesday …
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Two women swung each other by the hair before trying to gouge each other’s eyes out at the Lennon Festival in Ramelton, Donegal Daily reports.

One of the women, Laetitia Candido, …
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The board of management has written to all parents inviting them to attend a meeting on 23rd October to discuss the possibility of the school going co-ed in September 2018.

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The average costs of having a baby in Ireland and raising it to its first birthday have been revealed by Life insurance provider AA Insurance.

The costs of a baby’s first 12 …
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As Jo needs the passport to return to her home in Australia this weekend, the appeal to find whoever has her case has heated up in intensity – now we …
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Dr. Hillan, author of ‘May, Lou & Cass: Jane Austen’s Nieces in Ireland’ will officially launch the Second Cathedral Quarter Literary Festival on Friday, October 20th at the Donegal County …
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Jo Cronolly was home on holiday from Australia when her suitcase and passport were taken by mistake from a train from Dublin to Kerry.

She is desperate to get her case …
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Arthur McMahon, Team Donegal’s founder, recently held an open evening to encourage and inspire local women to join an 8 person ladies only team for Team Donegal Oil and take …
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The Cabinet is due to consider the introduction of laws for the regulation of Assisted Human Reproduction, which includes IVF.

The Irish Times reports that Health Minister Simon Harris will …
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The three women will share their stories with TDs and urge the legislators to seek a better answer than abortion. Two of the women are rape survivors, while one of the …
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The 25 year old Letterkenny woman spoke today ahead of the 6th annual March for Choice in Dublin this Saturday, organised by the Abortion Rights Campaign.

Dominique was raped in 2015 …
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Donegal man Tim Jackson has announced he will stop his pro-life hunger strike protest today.

The Former Independent election candidate from Ballybofey began fasting 10 days ago in a bid …
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Jack (27) will be Ireland’s first transgender soap star.

“This is the first transgender character in Irish soap which is huge for Ireland. And as someone transgender myself, this is …
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Lauren told the Irish Mirror that the news is still sinking in, and that she has dedicated her crown to her late brother Darren who passed away from muscular dystrophy …
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18 year old Lauren McDonagh, from Buncrana, last night became only the second Donegal woman to win the title following Gaoth Dobhair woman Natasha Nic Gairbheith in 2004.

A delighted …
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Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has conveyed his shock saying the move is an insult to diabetes patients.

Senator Mac Lochlainn said “This summer, the Donegal Oireachtas members …
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Senator Catherine Noone, chairwoman of the Oireachtas Committee on Abortion, wrote to Mr Jackson this morning on the fifth day of his protest.

In correspondence, she said she has watched …
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Charlene has been living and working in Dublin since 2012 after attending drama school in London.

“I trained at LAMDA in London and had an incredible experience there. The quality …
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The 28-year-old former election candidate has begun a campaign to raise attention to his demands that Leo Varadkar and the Oireachtas Committee on Abortion watch a video of an abortion …
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A crowd in the region of 700 made their way to the Blue Haven in Kilcar to meet world-renowned footballer Seamus Coleman last night.

The Killybegs native is now the …
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On October 14th at 2pm, the luxurious Letterkenny hotel will be welcoming women to an elegant event in aid of Donegal Youth Service.

Donegal Youth Service provide supports and services to young people …
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Anna Farren has ventured out to enjoy cuppas in five of the most scenic spots in Donegal, and it’s giving us plenty of road trip ideas.

9ine Hostages in Manorcunningham, …
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Everyone is invited to come along to this wonderful hotel from 2-5pm to revel in what is arguably the most anticipated Wedding Fayre in the Northwest.

The multi award-winning Ballyliffin …
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Celebrity chef Gary O’Hanlon from Ramelton is one of the leaders on the new series of Celebrity Operation Transformation, and you can find out how his first week went tonight (Wednesday) on …
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Letterkenny Musical Society’s 2018 production at An Grianan Theatre will be “Singin’ in the Rain” – the musical inspired by the 1952 film starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.

Most …
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Kensington Palace have shared the Royal couple’s happy news that Kate is pregnant.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be welcoming a new sibling in the new year, who will be …
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Roseann Ní Ghallachóir, from Rann na Feirste, was 34 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year.

In the candid interview with Michelle Nic Grianna on Barrscéalta on …
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A Nottingham man whose wife sadly passed away from cancer in 2016, is planning a fantastic tribute in her memory this September when he undertakes the 500-mile cycle between Donegal’s …
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Coroner Dennis McCauley has said the family of Christina Ward should be praised for consenting to the donation of her organs.

The coroner returned a verdict of death by natural …
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The Kerry-based artist who lives and breathes creativity has chosen a most creative setting to reveal her poetic works this week.

Lorraine Carey is reading from her debut collection – …
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Those cute photos of kids lined up in their brand new uniforms could be giving away dangerous amounts of personal information, according to CyberSafe Ireland.

The online safety organisation warns …
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Edel Kerin was stranded in the town of Clonmany when horrendous flooding struck the Inishowen Peninsula on Tuesday evening last.

Edel, who was actually due to give birth on the …
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A weekend celebrating great food and drink begins again in Donegal Town at the Taste of Donegal Food Festival… and we’re loving what on the menu this year.

Over 130 …
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The Access and Inclusion Model (AIM) was launched last year by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone and has delivered real benefits across County Donegal.

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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in McGettigan’s Hotel on Main Street Letterkenny picked up the prize as the best bars in the country were revealed at an awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel …
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The Rose of Tralee Festival is as much about the social media reaction these days than it is about the live programme, and Twitter comments give an interesting and entertaining …
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