8 years ago
Meet the team who are making Pieta House Northwest a reality
Pieta House has opened its first centre in the northwest in Co Donegal, which promises to be a new model of the support service.
The charity offers free-of-charge and freely …
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8 years ago
Finntastic link between Mark Twain and Donegal student
“I only heard the story myself in January from my granny” Aisling told Rachel White of Donegal Woman. The Finn Valley College student, currently in 2nd year, was surprised to say …
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8 years ago
The reasons why we need to listen to Donegal’s teens
Weeks after it was first released, 13 Reasons Why is still the TV show on everyone’s lips. The Netflix original production which is based on a book of the …
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8 years ago
Search begins for Miss Donegal 2017
The search is underway to find a young woman to represent the coolest place on the planet 2017 and be the face of Donegal at this year’s Miss Ireland final.
8 years ago
Get excited: Anne with an E comes out Friday!
The lead up to this series premier has been immense. With the cast and production team keeping us well up to date through Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook, we’re definitely waiting …
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8 years ago
Students go Trash ‘N’ Fashion glam for 2017
Mocktails on arrival, James Bond style photographer snapping you on the red carpet, a funky new techno DJ Atlantica mixing it up on the decks, as well as Pinehill Dance Studio …
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8 years ago
Ramona Nicholas named as Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist
The Ballyshannon native was among 24 finalists named for the prestigious business awards by EY, the Ernst & Young Global member firm. There are eight other entrepreneurs competing alongside Ramona for the award in …
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8 years ago
How we made Colourbox shine bright
“I first heard about the Student Enterprise Awards when I started Transition Year. It’s a competition for young people where they run their own business. Our teacher encouraged us to …
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8 years ago
Donegal Woman Abroad: Travelling on a student budget
Sarah Allan is a 21-year-old student of languages at NUI Galway. Last year she left her Donegal home to improve her languages on the continent through au pairing and Erasmus. …
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8 years ago
Do you know someone who has specs appeal?
Nadine Coyle is asking glasses wearers in Letterkenny to prove their specs appeal by entering Spectacle Wearer of the Year, with the chance of winning €12,000 cash and €1,000 to …
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8 years ago
Donegal Woman Abroad: Setting up a new life in Sydney
Shauna Scanlon is a 25-year-old English teacher from Ballybofey. She has spent the last three years working in Glasgow, Scotland but has recently emigrated to Australia. Here, Shauna shares …
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8 years ago
Proud mum ‘astounded’ by Dominique’s strength after hotel attack
Letterkenny woman Dominique Meehan, aged 24, was attacked and raped by Keith Hearne, aged 28, from Allenton Drive, Tallaght, at a gaming conference in Dublin in 2015.
It was only after Hearne …
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8 years ago
Brave Donegal woman names attacker to protect others
Dominique Meehan, aged 24, has spoken out after she was brutally attacked and raped by Dublin man Keith Hearne, aged 28, from Allenton Drive, Tallaght, three years ago.
Hearne was …
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8 years ago
WATCH: Bundoran’s Brennan sisters celebrated in major ad campaign
The national advertising campaign from Guinness for Hop House 13 celebrates Ireland’s characterful places and the people behind them.
Bundoran’s Nan and Pat were the perfect pick from Donegal – …
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8 years ago
Lisa McHugh’s shock announcement after band members injured in serious car accident
The singer, who’s mother is from Falcarragh, Donegal, made the sad announcement yesterday after the band members were hospitalised following a two-vehicle collision in Clogher, Tyrone.
The accident occurred in …
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8 years ago
Got ambition? Here’s where you can learn about the Steps to Success
The ‘Fuelling Ambition – Steps to Success’ North West event, organised by Enterprise Ireland and Network Ireland, in conjunction with the Sligo Local Enterprise Office (LEO) and the Entrepreneurs Academy, …
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8 years ago
Letterkenny women break records at National Road Relays
The experienced combination of Irene McFadden, Ann Marie McGlynn and Monica McGranaghan took gold for Letterkenny Athletic Club at the highly prestigous Irish Life Health National Road Relay Championships in …
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8 years ago
Looking for something alternative to do next weekend?
Donegal will play host to its fourth annual alternative music and art festival when Distorted Perspectives lands back in Letterkenny on 28th and 29th of April 2017.
Distorted Perspectives is …
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8 years ago
Watch: Donegal couple pitch a sweet idea on Dragons’ Den
Claire McNeilis from Brackey and husband Kieron Moran pitched why the dragons should invest in their company Moran’s jams, which produce homemade jams, chutneys, and relishes.
Dragon Barry O’Sullivan was …
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8 years ago
Lost babies of Donegal to be remembered at special service
The service is being held for those who have suffered miscarriages, still-births and neo-natal deaths at the hospital.
The Service of Remembrance will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, …
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8 years ago
Army wives and partners to fight for soldiers’ rights at Finner Camp
The gathering is part of a nationwide series of protests scheduled outside Ireland’s army barracks and naval bases.
Members of the Wives & Partners of the Defence Forces (WPDF) are …
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8 years ago
Hop over to Arranmore this weekend for a special Easter event
The annual Arranmore Walk of Remembrance takes place this Saturday. Here, organiser Elaine Boyle tells the story of the walk and what to expect from this year’s special event:
Well …
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8 years ago
Have some You-Time with Clinque at McElhinneys Ballybofey
Experience Clinique at McElhinneys, Ballybofey where the skin and make-up experts are available offering free beauty and skin services. Plus this weekend you can get a seven piece free gift …
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8 years ago
Watch: Best Man turns wedding speech into hilarious tune
The Ballymote native crossed the world from Australia for the big event and decided to make an extra effort with a creative contribution instead of a speech.
At the reception …
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8 years ago
Margaret and Molly ‘pasta’ the test to reach the Big School Cook Off final
A team of pupils from Scoil Mhuire Milford have been named a regional finalist of the 2017 Mount Charles Big School Cook Off. Budding chefs Margaret McGreevy and Molly Sweeney …
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8 years ago
Leaving Donegal for the other side of the world
Shauna Scanlon is a 25-year-old English teacher from Ballybofey. She has spent the last three years working in Glasgow, Scotland but has recently emigrated to Australia. Here, Shauna shares her …
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8 years ago
Heartbreak as Donegal woman dies in boat fall tragedy
The tragedy occurred while the woman was on holiday with her husband and two young children in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). It is reported that the husband jumped in …
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8 years ago
Nurse Pauline Cafferkey plans meaningful trip after surviving Ebola
The medic, who is a cousin of soccer star Packie Bonner and has many relations in west Donegal, originally contracted Ebola in 2014 while volunteering in the West African country.
8 years ago
Still Waiting group to hold vigil at LUH to remember lost lives
The Still Waiting Health Campaign will hold a vigil outside Letterkenny University Hospital this Friday, April 14th, from 5pm. The gathering is one of 18 events taking place outside hospitals nationwide.
Organisers …
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8 years ago
Alison begins road to recovery after ‘huge wake-up call’ in Donegal
Little did mild mannered Alison Devine think her first encounter with Donegal would become headline news.
Three-weeks ago the 41-years-old Scottish businesswoman, and mother of two young children, was arrested …
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8 years ago
Understanding parental grief with Anam Cara
The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.
A bereaved mother …
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8 years ago
Style Study – Joanne Gallinagh
Letterkenny woman Joanne Gallinagh is well known from Beaus & Belles in Babyzone Letterkenny. She is a baby massage, toddler and kids yoga instructor and a mum to 14-month-old Noah.
As …
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8 years ago
You won’t believe what Daniel puts at the bottom of his bed!
The star has admitted that he has a vast collection of hotel toiletries from his touring and travels on Daniel and Majella’s B&B Road Trip, which include a range of …
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8 years ago
Loreto girls invite all to a tea-rrific fundraiser
Loreto TY students, Joanna McMonagle, Róisín Conaghan, Natasha Tinney and Rosa Barrett are all taking part in the John Paul II awards and have embarked on this journey as part …
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8 years ago
Events: McElhinneys are springing into summer in SS17 Fashion Show
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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8 years ago
Near or far? Your summer holiday flights could now be a lot more expensive
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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8 years ago
A final farewell as colourful gem Danielle McLaughlin is laid to rest
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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8 years ago
Julie’s invisible pain that brings her to her knees
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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8 years ago
Friends of Danielle call for bright colours and flowers to say last goodbye
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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8 years ago
Are you ready for the Rundonegal Womens 5K?
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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8 years ago
How LYIT are going to be celebrating women in Computing
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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8 years ago
Donegal woman Edel Ní Chuireáin to head up RnaG in Donegal
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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8 years ago
Recruitment drive calls for Donegal women to star in TV advert
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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8 years ago
Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017!
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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8 years ago
Watch: Not sure what to get your mum for Mother’s Day? Here’s a hint
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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8 years ago
CSO statistics reveal how many adults still live with their parents
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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8 years ago
Winner announced for dining experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!
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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8 years ago
Win a Dining Experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!
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.
8 years ago
The beautiful and exclusive elements of Beauty at the Lodge
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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8 years ago
Urgent Recall: Penneys warn against serious safety hazard
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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