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Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash! 1 year ago

Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash!

By  •  Events, News

It was a typical Donegal hooley at Harvey’s Point when Donegal ambassador, hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham celebrated his 70th birthday!

Noel who doesn’t do things by half, was …
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Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman! 1 year ago

Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman!

By  •  Bridal, Life

Buncrana woman and Former Miss Universe Ireland, Gráinne Gallanagh, has announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend Ryan Coleman.

The 29-year-old shared the exciting news on Instagram yesterday, after Ryan …
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Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy 1 year ago

Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy

By  •  Health

A young Donegal woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer aged just 35 has shared her story in the hope of raising awareness of the disease.

Tracy Byrne from Glencolmcille …
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Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers! 1 year ago

Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers!

Ready to snag some amazing deals? 

Our curated list of Black Friday specials from top Irish online retailers is here to guide your shopping spree! From dazzling jewellery at The …
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Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition 1 year ago

Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition

By  •  Events

Local artist Audrey Henry received great support for the opening of the ‘Dear Donegal’ art exhibition at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny on Friday.

The exhibition showcases 87 oil paintings, each …
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A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney 1 year ago

A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney

By  •  Bridal

Donegal legend Michael Murphy has tied the knot with his beautiful bride Annie Keeney in an intimate celebration in Florence, Italy.

The new Mrs Murphy shared a stunning photo of …
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Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover 1 year ago

Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover

By  •  Beauty

A Moville teacher was treated to a pamper and glam session yesterday on RTE’s Today programme, just in time for the weekend!

Anne Browne from Carndonagh (via Waterford, Cavan and …
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Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta 1 year ago

Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta

By  •  News

A young Letterkenny woman is using her new title as Miss Donegal to raise funds for Pieta.

Ciara Duffy, a personal trainer, was selected to represent her county in the …
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Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal! 1 year ago

Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal!

Hollywood heartthrob Jamie Dornan has been soaking up the seaside delights of Donegal recently.

A video of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ actor taking a dip in the picturesque waters …
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Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite 1 year ago

Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite

By  •  Events

The setting of the Shandon Hotel and Spa at Marblehill has never been in doubt.

Overlooking the stunning coastline of Dunfanaghy, countless couples and families have enjoyed fabulous occasions at …
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Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper 1 year ago

Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper

By  •  News

A heart-breaking song has been released this week to commemorate the life of the late Leona Harper who tragically died in the Cresslough tragedy last year.

The song, Stolen Dreams, …
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Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag 1 year ago

Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag

Pharmacist Emer King, who recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, shares this guide to packing a maternity bag for a smooth delivery:

The HSE website has an excellent, extensive list …
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Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards 1 year ago

Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards

Inishowen social entrepreneur Helen Nolan has been named as Donegal’s only finalist in the People’s Choice Awards.

Helen, the CEO of Spraoi agus Spórt, has been shortlisted in the Excellence …
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Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche 1 year ago

Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche

By  •  News

Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche, has passed away.

Mrs Roche passed away surrounded by family at St Mary’s Nursing Home in Galway yesterday.

Majella’s husband Daniel shared a heartfelt tribute …
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Parents’ concerns after chocolate ‘left for children’ in Letterkenny park 1 year ago

Parents’ concerns after chocolate ‘left for children’ in Letterkenny park

By  •  News

Extra protection measures are being sought for Letterkenny Town Park following an alleged incident at the weekend.

Claims of a man handing out chocolate to children have sparked fears among …
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Post-pandemic panic gives rise to Eve Belle’s first independent EP 1 year ago

Post-pandemic panic gives rise to Eve Belle’s first independent EP

Gweedore singer-songwriter Eve Belle is bouncing back with Sharp Relief, her first independent release since 2017.

The new EP, out on September 29th, is preceded by a new single, TV, …
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Giveaway: Win a skincare pamper set from Q+A! 1 year ago

Giveaway: Win a skincare pamper set from Q+A!

By  •  Beauty

Q+A, the new vegan cruelty free skincare brand, has landed on Irish shelves, and we are delighted to offer a lucky reader a set of goodies!

Q+A are a natural, …
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Sister’s quick actions saved Donegal woman from sepsis 1 year ago

Sister’s quick actions saved Donegal woman from sepsis

By  •  Health

As World Sepsis Day approaches a Donegal family is urging the public to know the signs of sepsis.

Moninne Bradley, from Killygordon in Co Donegal, was left fighting for her …
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Watch: Popstar surprise for Donegal newlyweds is the icing on the cake! 1 year ago

Watch: Popstar surprise for Donegal newlyweds is the icing on the cake!

By  •  Bridal

A Donegal couple’s wedding reception turned into a party like no other when Boyzone star Keith Duffy made a surprise appearance!

Aisling Gallinagh from Ballybofey and Stephen Mc Glynn from …
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Opulent Comforts: How to turn your bedroom into a luxurious cosy hideaway 1 year ago

Opulent Comforts: How to turn your bedroom into a luxurious cosy hideaway

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As the last remnants of summer bid us adieu and the golden hues of autumn start adorning the trees, it’s time to transform our homes into warm sanctuaries against …
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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing scoops Best Salon and Best Colourist in Ulster titles! 2 years ago

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing scoops Best Salon and Best Colourist in Ulster titles!

By  •  Hair

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing has been awarded “The Best Hair Salon in Ulster 2023” by Ireland’s leading Celebrity Magazine RSVP.

Along with the title of Best Salon in Ulster, talented team …
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TikTok star Eric Roberts surprises wife with the ultimate wedding gift! 2 years ago

TikTok star Eric Roberts surprises wife with the ultimate wedding gift!

By  •  Bridal

Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts sure knows how to arrange a show-stopping wedding surprise!

The Downings man tied the knot with his beautiful bride Niamh Emmett from Letterkenny on Monday.


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‘Always in my heart’ – Geraldine Mullan honours her beloved family on third anniversary 2 years ago

‘Always in my heart’ – Geraldine Mullan honours her beloved family on third anniversary

By  •  News

Geraldine Mullan has called on families to ‘cherish every moment’ as she spoke of the grief of losing her beloved husband, son and daughter three years ago.

Today marks three …
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Derry Girls Experience hits visitor milestone in just one month 2 years ago

Derry Girls Experience hits visitor milestone in just one month

By  •  Life

The Tower Museum exhibition celebrating Lisa McGee’s hit TV Series Derry Girls has reached a significant visitor milestone just one month after it opened to the public.

The Maguire family …
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The Shandon Spa to host clinics by renowned aesthetics Professor 2 years ago

The Shandon Spa to host clinics by renowned aesthetics Professor

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The Shandon Hotel and Spa in Portnablagh is preparing to welcome a leading anti-ageing and wellness expert for monthly clinics.

Professor Syed Haq will be offering a full …
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host Wedding Fayre of the Year! 2 years ago

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host Wedding Fayre of the Year!

By  •  Bridal

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Very exciting times are ahead for the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Inishowen, Co.Donegal.

Their upcoming Wedding Fayre on Sunday 27th August 2023 from 1-4pm is arguably …
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Letterkenny’s inaugural Pride Festival set to make history 2 years ago

Letterkenny’s inaugural Pride Festival set to make history

By  •  Events

Rainbow flags have been popping up around Letterkenny as the town prepares for its first Pride parade and festival.

Saturday 19th August will see a series of colourful events taking …
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Dubai Mary Adele Morgan crowned Mary from Dungloe 2023 2 years ago

Dubai Mary Adele Morgan crowned Mary from Dungloe 2023

By  •  Events

The first ever Dubai Mary, Adele Morgan, was last night announced as the new Mary from Dungloe by compere Daniel O’Donnell.

Originally from Glasgow, she is a teacher …
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Free HPV vaccine clinics in Donegal this August 2 years ago

Free HPV vaccine clinics in Donegal this August

By  •  Health

Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics will be held in Donegal in August. 

The Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up clinics will be held on

·       Tuesday August 8th – 9.30am to 4.15pm

·       Tuesday August 22nd – 9.30am …
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The surprising Donegal origins of ‘Glastonbury Song’ 2 years ago

The surprising Donegal origins of ‘Glastonbury Song’

It’s festival season in Ireland and, despite the recent rain, people are flocking to events all over the country. One of the most iconic festival anthems of the 1990s has …
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‘This is the justice that nine-year-old me deserves’ – Donegal woman speaks out after father jailed for rape 2 years ago

‘This is the justice that nine-year-old me deserves’ – Donegal woman speaks out after father jailed for rape

By  •  News

Buncrana woman Karen Harkin says she is finally able to free herself from guilt after her father was sentenced for raping and sexually assaulting her.

Michael Carter (55) was jailed …
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Inspirational ladies brave skydive to raise almost €8,000 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust 2 years ago

Inspirational ladies brave skydive to raise almost €8,000 Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust

By  •  News

The ‘Two Margarets’ from McElhinney’s have raised almost €8,000 for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Fearless Margaret Lucas and Margaret Kennedy raised a total of €7,910 for the charity with …
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Family fundraiser to make Buncrana park more inclusive 2 years ago

Family fundraiser to make Buncrana park more inclusive

By  •  News

A major fundraiser is on the way to make Buncrana’s Festival Park a more inclusive play area for children with disabilities.

The ‘Fun for All’ campaign is being led by …
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Letterkenny family gives thanks to children’s ward for care of baby Clara 2 years ago

Letterkenny family gives thanks to children’s ward for care of baby Clara

By  •  News

Gratitude will be the order of the day when local couple Stephen and Elaine Doherty host a coffee morning in Letterkenny this Thursday 6th July.

The fundraiser aims to support …
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Double the degrees for Donegal mum and daughter! 2 years ago

Double the degrees for Donegal mum and daughter!

By  •  Careers

A mutual love of maths added up to IRC PhD awards for a Donegal-based lecturer and her mother from Ballyshannon.

Aoife Hill, who is an Assistant Lecturer in Computing at …
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History made as Diocese of Derry and Raphoe appoints its first female Dean 2 years ago

History made as Diocese of Derry and Raphoe appoints its first female Dean

By  •  News

The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is to get its first female Dean.

Rev Liz Fitzgerald, who is currently based in west Donegal, has been appointed as …
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National awards for the brave naked ladies of Letterkenny! 2 years ago

National awards for the brave naked ladies of Letterkenny!

The Letterkenny Music and Drama Group scooped two awards from the Association of Irish Musical Societies (AIMS) for their  Calendar Girls production at An Grianan Theatre.

The daring, dazzling and …
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Donegal businesswoman’s appeal for child abuse helpline 2 years ago

Donegal businesswoman’s appeal for child abuse helpline

A Donegal businesswoman is appealing for people in the county to back a campaign for the national child sexual abuse helpline.

The CARI (Children at …
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Forward Emphasis to host careers open day this Friday 2 years ago

Forward Emphasis to host careers open day this Friday

All roads lead to Malin Head this coming Friday where Forward Emphasis, one of the largest employers in Inishowen, will be showcasing all that they do and the fantastic opportunities …
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Villa Rose named Wedding Venue of the Year 2 years ago

Villa Rose named Wedding Venue of the Year

By  •  Bridal

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For couples seeking an award-winning and unrivalled wedding experience coupled with elegance, the Villa Rose Hotel is the ultimate choice. 

Adding to its accolades, …
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JOBS: Recruitment campaign offers the London life with zero bills 2 years ago

JOBS: Recruitment campaign offers the London life with zero bills

By  •  Careers, News

A London-based Irish pub company is on the hunt for some home grown talent.

Sound interesting?

A well-established company is currently recruiting for staff of all levels – from floor/bar …
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Delight as Donegal presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh announces pregnancy 2 years ago

Delight as Donegal presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh announces pregnancy

By  •  News

Donegal broadcaster Caitlín Nic Aoidh has announced that she is pregnant, much to the delight of her fans and followers.

The Cloughaneely woman shared the news on social media with …
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Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: Endometriosis… ‘a category 5 hurricane inside my body” 2 years ago

Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: Endometriosis… ‘a category 5 hurricane inside my body”

It’s 6pm on a Monday evening in March and my phone rings. It is my good friend, Ali, who lives in Leeds. Strange – I wasn’t expecting a call from …
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Donegal mum who survived cancer while pregnant tells story of hope 2 years ago

Donegal mum who survived cancer while pregnant tells story of hope

By  •  Health

Donegal cancer survivor Caitríona Greene from Gortahork is set to feature in a powerful new documentary exploring innovative breakthroughs in cancer research.

Caitríona, a mum of two, was diagnosed with …
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Donegal women’s charities receive €5,500 from first-ever adventure challenge 2 years ago

Donegal women’s charities receive €5,500 from first-ever adventure challenge

By  •  Sport

Donegal’s first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge has raised €5,500 for Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service – DWDVS.

The total was announced this week following a …
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Letterkenny law firm raises the bar with first female partner appointment 2 years ago

Letterkenny law firm raises the bar with first female partner appointment

By  •  Careers

Letterkenny solicitor Donna Ponsonby has been announced as the first female partner of leading law firm, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors.

Since 2006, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors has been representing clients …
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Gaoth Dobhair woman to share stories of Madrid Harps GAA club on TG4 doc 2 years ago

Gaoth Dobhair woman to share stories of Madrid Harps GAA club on TG4 doc

By  •  Sport

A Madrid-based Gaoth Dobhair woman is to feature this week in a new TG4 programme on GAA clubs on the continent.

“Cluiche As Baile” (The Away Game) gives an insight …
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Donegal entrepreneurs reach final of Irish Women’s Awards 2 years ago

Donegal entrepreneurs reach final of Irish Women’s Awards

By  •  Business

Two Donegal-based entrepreneurs have been announced as finalists in the Irish Women’s Awards 2023.

The event recognises and celebrates Irish female talent, providing a platform for trailblazing women to be …
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55 candidates prepare for Irish Institute of Insurance exams 2 years ago

55 candidates prepare for Irish Institute of Insurance exams

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Forward Emphasis International, our own indigenous local employer will, for the 15th year, circle the wagons around and support its cohort of 55 individuals who will this month …
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Letterkenny’s ‘Calendar Girls’ shortlisted for national awards! 2 years ago

Letterkenny’s ‘Calendar Girls’ shortlisted for national awards!

The Letterkenny Music and Drama Group’s (LMDG) recent production of ‘Calendar Girls The Musical’ has been shortlisted for two major national awards.

The hugely popular play been shortlisted by The …
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