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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8 years ago
Grainne Seoige gets vital support from Donegal chef Gary
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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8 years ago
Congratulations! Katie Hannah hamper winner revealed
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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8 years ago
Remembering Danielle – whose smile touched so many lives
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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8 years ago
Donegal teens to showcase dazzling junk works in All-Ireland Final
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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8 years ago
The man who brought out the beauty in Glenveagh
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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8 years ago
First day of spring brings winter weather
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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8 years ago
COMPETITION: Win a Katie Hannah by McElhinneys hamper!
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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8 years ago
Danielle’s final journey home begins
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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8 years ago
When and where? Your St. Patrick’s Day Parade guide
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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8 years ago
Flowers laid at vigil in India to remember Danielle McLaughlin
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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8 years ago
“Her smile. That’s what I will always remember her by.”
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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8 years ago
Devastation strikes community after death of beautiful Danielle
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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8 years ago
Endo… what? – You need to know this about Endometriosis
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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8 years ago
Tea for two: These sweet sets are launching just in time for Mother’s Day
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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