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McElhinneys of Ballybofey hosted its spring fashion show with all proceeds in aid of St. Columbas College last night in Jackson’s Hotel.The team at McElhinneys had been working closely with …
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The Irish airline is now categorising destinations by distance to bring in new baggage costs.

Flying to European locations Near, Mid and Far will be now be priced differently, with popular …
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Instead of traditional dark clothing, many mourners at St Mary’s Chapel in Cockhill on the outskirts of Buncrana town, wore bright colours in memory of the 28-year-old murdered in India …
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March 2017 is Worldwide Endometriosis month, presenting a cause for millions of women to speak out and raise awareness of the condition. Endometriosis affects an estimated 1 in 10 women …
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The young Buncrana woman was murdered two weeks ago in Goa, India. The 28-year-old had been travelling in the country and celebrating the Holi festival of colours in the region when her …
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The popular event at 11am at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar has been organised to raise funds for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The Brid Carr Ovarian …
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The event will run from 11 am – 2 pm and members of the public are invited to come along.

The event will help attendees gain an understanding of the opportunities …
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RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced today that Edel Ní Chuireáin is to step down as Ceannaire, or Head of Station, to move back home to Donegal where she will …
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A leading Irish car insurance brand has launched a search for Donegal women to star in its new advertising campaign. its4women.ie is seeking women from across Ireland to star in …
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Last year’s Donegal Rose, Zoe McGettigan, handed over to the newly announced Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan!

Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly was the popular winner of the Donegal Rose selection which …
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BBC Scotland released this hilarious video just in time for Mother’s Day.

Need to pick up a last-minute gift for your mother? The video takes you through the various options …
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Large families have not completely disappeared in Ireland. There were 64,248 families with 4 or more children, 16,646 families with 5 or more children of which 4,845 families had 6 …
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Geraldine will get to pick a lucky companion to join her at Jackson’s Hotel’s new Garden Restaurant.

The newly refurbished Garden Restaurant and Fara’s Bar has just reopened at Jackson’s …
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Since the hotel changed ownership at the start of 2017 there have been a host of changes & refurbishments made to the hotel with more exciting changes on the way.

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Beauty at the Lodge has been established in Donegal since 2004 and is situated just a few miles outside Ballybofey, set in tranquil surroundings, overlooking the River Finn, comprising of …
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A pair of girl’s leggings have been found to present a possible choking hazard. The store has urged parents to return all purchases of Novelty Cat Leggings which were on sale …
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Celebrity chef Gary O’Hanlon from Ramelton will be showing his support for broadcaster Grainne Seoige as she braves the heat of the kitchen in the new series of  The Restaurant.

Gary will be …
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The Katie Hannah collection at McElhinneys is a nostalgic but new luxury range of fragranced candles and reed diffusers.

Mothers are are the heart of this collection, as the …
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The 28-year-old was murdered last week after she travelled to Goa, India

Danielle’s family used the moving ceremony, held at the Amazing Grace Viewing Platform on the Fishing Green, to …
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After yet another awe-inspiring display of regional glitz, glamour and re-purposed ‘rubbish’, Bank Of Ireland Junk Kouture provincial winners will gather together for one last time at the competition’s Grand …
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Glenveagh lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the North West of County Donegal and is the second largest of Ireland’s six national parks.

Like so many properties …
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The dismal weather that drenched Donegal on St. Patrick’s weekend is set to change to another extreme this week on the Spring Equinox.

Snow and ice warnings have been put …
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The Katie Hannah collection at McElhinneys is a nostalgic but new luxury range of fragranced candles and reed diffusers.

Mothers are are the heart of this collection, as the …
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The young tourist was murdered while exploring Goa in India on Tuesday. The post-mortem has been carried out and her body will begin the journey back to Donegal later today, …
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Many groups have put huge amounts of preparation into their parade displays and have been practicing their routines for weeks beforehand. This afternoon will be their time to shine.

Here …
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Around one hundred locals and tourists gathered to honour the young tourist in the location where her body was found in Canacona, in the southern part of Goa.

Mourners scattered flowers, …
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Rosaleen Grant, principal of Scoil Mhuire Secondary School in Buncrana, said she dismissed rumours that the 28-year-old had ben murdered when she first heard them on Tuesday evening.

“My son …
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Danielle Mc Laughlin, aged 28, was found dead in Canacona near Goa on Tuesday. Immense shock has spread throughout Donegal after the circumstances of her death became known.

The young adventurer has …
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March 2017 is Worldwide Endometriosis month, presenting a cause for millions of women to speak out and raise awareness of the condition. Kathleen King has been living with Endometriosis for 28 years, ever …
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A lovely way to do this is to host an afternoon tea together at home – with sweet treats, small sandwiches and a pretty table set-up.

Aldi will be introducing …
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The Donegal girl disappeared in Cashelard near Ballyshannon on 18 March 1977.

Gardai have released images of clothing similar to that worn by Mary Boyle on the day she went …
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Tara Cox, aged 17, has been missing from the Limerick area since the 24th of February.

She is now thought to be in the Letterkenny area of Donegal.

She is described …
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The groups were joined in the meeting on Monday, March 13th, by representatives from the Department of Health and from the National Cancer Control Programme, (NCCP), along with Senator Padraig …
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Falcarragh woman Yvonne McFadden’s story is well-known to many readers throughout Donegal.

When she was three years old one of her kidneys failed, and at twelve, the other failed too.

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Last week on Donegal Daily, the team at Castle Grove County House Hotel revealed the key factors to consider when choosing your wedding reception venue. (Click here to read the column). This week, …
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The newly-launched Occasion Wear department on the third floor has been dramatically refreshed. To go along with their luxurious new look, they have decided to throw all the rulebooks out, …
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Temperatures are expected to reach a pleasant high of 13 degrees today and remain very mild until the end of the week. Daytime averages are forecast at above 10 degrees …
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Swilly Group are holding a Charity Brunch next Wednesday from 12pm to 2pm. All donations are in aid of the new Pieta House, which work to prevent suicide and self …
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Daniel O’Donnell had a close encounter with a cow’s manure when he attempted to milk a dairy cow while filming ‘Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip’.

Daniel was being shown how …
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Danielle is a 22-year-old farmer from Donegal who is breaking down barriers in her field. She currently manages a 170-cow farm in Westmeath.

Ryan Tubridy will be welcoming Danielle and …
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The chef will be giving an expert cookery demonstration at Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey on March 16th, 2017. He will be sharing some of his top mouth-watering recipes and revealing some …
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International Women’s Day was celebrated in Letterkenny on Wednesday when women from all over Donegal and the North West attended the Visible & Invisible Women – 100 Years on in …
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Make-A-Wish Ireland made six lifetime memories for sick children and their families in Donegal last year. They need just 25 local volunteers on 31st March to continue this work.

Twenty-five …
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Donegal ETB is the second largest employer in the county and with a female Chief Executive Ms Anne McHugh, the organisation has a high proportion of female employees. It encourages …
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The first anniversary mass for the late Dr Maureen Bonar-Scally, Letterkenny, will take place this Saturday (March 11) at 10am in St Eunan’s Cathedral.

Dr. Bonar Scally, who passed away …
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To celebrate International Women’s Day 2017 tomorrow, March 8th, Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Letterkenny are teaming up with Gin Mare and the Letterkenny Breast Cancer Care Centre to create …
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It’s almost beginning to look like spring outdoors (just for few moments a day, mind you) but we’ve already gotten into the mood of changing things up.

If you’re looking …
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It has been revealed that the talented singer has been in Donegal to record a secret album. His secret didn’t last too long, as he has been spending a lot …
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A relieved mother has revealed how her husband used his shoelaces to tie their new-born baby’s umbilical cord after she gave birth in the back of the family car.

Paul …
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The team with the Ray D’Arcy show are recruiting volunteers for the ‘Tinder On The Telly’ game live in studio.

This time they’re letting the mammies take control – because …
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