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The 2022 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball has raised an amazing €14,568.

The organising committee of the ball have thanked all those who attended, sponsored or in any way …
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Global Hero of Hope, Majella O’Donnell, has called on more teams to participate in this year’s Relay for Life after questioning the fall-off in support for last year’s event.

Pointing …
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Ballyshannon makeup artist Aoife Boyle has been named as Ireland’s ‘Outstanding Make Up Business of the Year’ 2023.

Aoife is a PRO makeup artist specialising in bridal and events makeup.

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 Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics are to be held in Donegal.

The programme is aimed at those aged 16 or older who did not get their  HPV vaccine yet.

Eligible …
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A fund has been launched to help a 10-year-old Donegal girl to walk.

Caoimhe Darcy was born with Cerebral Palsy which has affected the use of her legs.

She has …
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Donegal artist Mary Crowley, along with well-known artists from all over the West and Northwest, is generously supporting a charity art auction to raise funds for Multiple Myeloma Ireland.

The …
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Discover your dream Wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at the Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2023 at Jackson’s Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey – this Sunday January …
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Two very proud Derry women have been unveiled among Ireland’s celebrity tourism ambassadors for 2023.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, who star in the hit Channel 4 comedy ‘Derry Girls’, …
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2023 is set to be another successful year at the V Spa located within the 4-star Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey. 

2022 saw the V Spa achieve a record number …
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Some early clinics will be held in Cavan, Donegal and Sligo next week as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme.

The programme is aimed at those aged …
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A Donegal man has raised a stunning €8,000 for charities in Donegal after running the Dublin Marathon in October in honour of his mum.

Barry Chambers, from Castlefinn, took on …
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If you’re looking for something extra special to gift this Christmas, make sure to visit Amelia’s Irish Design and Gifts.

The Main Street Letterkenny store is a one-stop …
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There is huge sadness both in Donegal and in Boston following the passing of a much-loved mum, wife and friend, Vivienne Lynch McDaid.

The popular Buncrana woman had travelled to …
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Our health and wellness series continues with Pharmacist Emer King from Inish Pharmacy.

Party season is upon us! 

One of the main things we think of at Christmas is food. There …
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Dungloe woman Carleen Walsh graduates with a PhD in Psychology this week after turning to education during the most difficult moments in her life.

Dr Carleen (Walsh) Gallagher always wanted …
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Have you been putting your Christmas shopping on the long finger? Are you starting to feel the stress of it all now? Well stress no more, because we’ve handpicked 12 …
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‘Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee is to receive the Freedom of the City of Derry.

She will be the first woman to receive the honour at a ceremony this Monday.

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Top wedding suppliers and entertainers from across Donegal have been announced as finalists of the 5th Irish Wedding Awards 2023.

The Irish Wedding Awards 2023 aim to recognise and …
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Brave and beautiful Burnfoot girl Caitlin Strain has passed away, aged nine.

The much-loved schoolgirl had been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour for a number of years and was …
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A group of craft makers from all parts of Donegal have formed a partnership to promote their own crafts and highlight the huge range of quality products handmade here in …
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It was a case of better ‘Late Late’ than never for an east Donegal mum and her daughter!

For the past ten years, Aurora McAlynn (nee McCormick) from Crossroads, Killygordon …
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The ultimate ‘Wild Arctic’ Christmas experience returns to Donegal’s Wild Ireland this winter.

An animal lovers’ Lapland awaits as Santa returns with his Arctic friends for an incredible …
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Designers and Makers and giveaways are the focus for Week 1 of the #BuyDonegal shop local campaign.

This week marks Design Week Ireland 2022 which is run by the Design …
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Eagle-eyed viewers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! have spotted Boy George using a ‘tapping’ technique to get through his time in the jungle.

If you’ve wondered …
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A Donegal woman has warned people to keep phone chargers off when not in use after her own family’s lucky escape.

Letterkenny mum Nicola McCauley’s son Donnacha was left with …
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An inspirational young Donegal woman has been declared national ‘Carer of the Year.’

Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting Ireland’s family carers, confirmed the 2022 Netwatch Donegal Family Carer …
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A young Clonmany student who underwent frightening cancer tests says more must be done to help people cope with the mental anguish of having a family history of cancer.

Diana …
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Flying the flag for Irish design and ethical manufacturing over the weekend was Grainne Campbell and her daughter Ciara Campbell of GEFF Ireland, based in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.  

As GEFF …
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Dreaming of moving to Australia? If sunny skies, a booming economy, work-life balance, and generous payment rates appeal, then add Australia to your bucket list.

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Congratulations to Patrick Gildea Hairdressing team member Kim Kelly, who has won the National Apprentice of the Year Award!

Kim, a skilled hairstylist from Castlefinn, was awarded as part of the …
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Our health and wellness series continues with Pharmacist Emer King from Inish Pharmacy.

Inish Pharmacy comprises three independently owned community pharmacies serving Inishowen, and worldwide via Ireland’s best online pharmacy …
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Collette Ferguson, Development Officer would like to express her gratitude to all who supported the North West Simon Community Health, Well-being & Gratitude Event held on Sunday, 23rd October at …
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The call is now open for ambitious female entrepreneurs from Donegal to apply for the latest cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development initiative.

Going for Growth is …
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Six years ago Buncrana mum Bernie Kearney had no professional childcare experience. But after signing up for the community employment scheme Bernie has worked herself up through the ranks, gained …
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Donegal Travellers Project health worker, Margaret Joyce has called on women’s organisations to include Traveller women at all levels.

Speaking at the National Women’s Council Rural Women’s conference ‘Claiming our …
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With only four women currently elected to Donegal County Council out of 37 councillors, Women for Election aims to attract more women to enter local politics for the 2024 elections.

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A tractor run to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital has been organised by an Inishowen family who want to give something back.

The family of little Cíara Mc Kenna …
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Update: On further discussion, Dublin Gospel Choir and An Grianán Theatre have made the decision to postpone their fundraising event for Creeslough until Saturday 25th February 2023. 

The hugely popular …
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We are delighted to introduce a new series of health and wellness advice with Inish Pharmacy.

Inish Pharmacy comprises three independently owned community pharmacies serving Inishowen, and worldwide via Ireland’s …
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A successful hairdresser from Donegal has survived his first round of a hair-raising competition on E4.

Raymond Bryson from Castlefin has proven he’s a cut above the rest by joining …
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Donegal entrepreneur Siobhan Mc Kenna has been announced as a winner of Visa She’s Next Grant Programme for women in business.

Siobhan, the founder of Moss + Cable knitwear, won …
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The team at Evolve Clothing have won the Fashion/Apparel or Footwear eCommerce Website of the Year award at the E-comm awards 2022.

evolveclothing.com has been praised for its amazing selection …
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The community of Newtowncunningham and across the entire county has been left numbed by the passing of Patrick Devenney and his daughter Margaret (Sullivan).

The joint funerals will take place …
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A fund to send well-known local musician Ann Ni Mhaonaigh to Mexico for cancer treatment has received an amazing response from the Donegal public.

Ann’s daughter Róise launched the Go …
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Women all over Ireland are being encouraged to take a ‘Dip or Dance’ this World Gynaecology Oncology Day to raise awareness of uterine cancer.

A sea dip is taking place …
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The second Donegal Camino fundraising walk has come to a triumphant close with almost €50,000 raised for the Cancer Care West Support Unit in Letterkenny.

The hugely inspiring 7 day …
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Inspirational Geraldine Mullan has been shortlisted in the Local Hero category at the Goss.ie Women of the Year awards.

The Galway woman, now a proud resident of Moville, was nominated …
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Majella O’ Donnell will be taking a nostalgic look back at her past, and the places that defined her, in an upcoming RTE show this Sunday.

The singer, broadcaster and …
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A proud Donegal woman has just become the youngest qualified Hattersley weaver in Ireland.

Taleigha Boyle (19) started her new job last Monday with the world-famous Magee of Donegal. 

The …
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By Katie Gillen

Donegal Rose Katie McAteer has won new fans in Tralee after sharing her pride for her home town and county on the festival stage.

The young …
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