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Countdown to Summer: How to upgrade your garden in four easy steps 2 years ago

Countdown to Summer: How to upgrade your garden in four easy steps

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Donegal singer to feature in two TG4 music shows this week 2 years ago

Donegal singer to feature in two TG4 music shows this week

Donegal singer Megan Nic Ruairí will feature on two music series on TG4 this week; Bláth na hÓige on Thursday 18th of May at 8pm and Buille on the 21st of May …
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Luck of the Irish for Derry Girls and Bad Sisters at Bafta awards 2 years ago

Luck of the Irish for Derry Girls and Bad Sisters at Bafta awards

It was a big night for Irish at the Bafta TV Awards as Derry Girls and Bad Sisters took home two awards each.

Siobhán McSweeney won for ‘Female Performance in …
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Donegal sisters in their 90s prove age is just a number! 2 years ago

Donegal sisters in their 90s prove age is just a number!

By  •  News

Article by Cronan Scanlon

The craic was at least ninety for three Donegal sisters who got together for a very special occasion at the weekend.

Originally Gallagher from Meenacross, Maghery, …
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Inishowen businesswoman crowned ‘Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year’ 2 years ago

Inishowen businesswoman crowned ‘Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year’

By  •  Business

Trailblazing Inishowen businesswoman Laura Bonner has been crowned as the Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year 2023 in Western Europe.

Laura Bonner from Greencastle, is the co-founder and CEO …
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Brave Donegal girl has the holiday of a lifetime thanks to Make-A-Wish 2 years ago

Brave Donegal girl has the holiday of a lifetime thanks to Make-A-Wish

By  •  Life

A Donegal mother has thanked the ‘amazing’ Make-a-Wish foundation for helping her little daughter thrive.

Áine Ní Dhuibhir, from Bunbeg, was just two years and eight months old when she …
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Nikki Bradley prepares for Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon at Letterkenny parkrun 2 years ago

Nikki Bradley prepares for Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon at Letterkenny parkrun

By  •  Sport

Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador Nikki Bradley attended Vhi’s ‘Bring a Buddy Day’ at Letterkenny parkrun last weekend as she continued her training for race day on the 4th of June. …
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Donegal’s Eve Belle to present edgy new music show 2 years ago

Donegal’s Eve Belle to present edgy new music show

Gweedore singer songwriter Eve Belle Murtagh is at the helm of a new music show that shines a light on some of the most talented and diverse musicians in Ireland …
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Sinead Black shines on the Opry stage 2 years ago

Sinead Black shines on the Opry stage

Donegal singer Sinead Black made her debut on the Opry le Daniel stage at the Millenium Forum, Derry, during the week.

The Letterkenny singer also led the finale with a …
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How media can help young woman overcome the barrier in politics 2 years ago

How media can help young woman overcome the barrier in politics

By  •  Politics

During the research of my project for my Leaving Cert Politics and society class I wondered how I could spread my information to reach both the youth and mature women …
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Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia 2 years ago

Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia

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The construction job market in Australia continues to grow, offering exciting opportunities for Irish and UK workers looking for warm weather, a great lifestyle, the chance to earn good …
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Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic 2 years ago

Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic

If you’re on the lookout for a new podcast, why not tune into something close to home?

Donegal-based women, Trish Geraghty and Marie Shields, started their pop culture podcast in …
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Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day 2 years ago

Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day

The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building …
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Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen 2 years ago

Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen

By  •  Events

A group of brave, hard-working and caring local women of Inishowen received special recognition from their community this week.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Inishowen Development Partnership …
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Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town 2 years ago

Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town

By  •  Style

Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan better have brought an empty suitcase to Donegal, as he’s been on a shopping spree for the past week!

The former James Bond actor …
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Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award 2 years ago

Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award

By  •  News

A Donegal paramedic has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award.

Frances Griffin was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy in which ten people lost …
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‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’ 2 years ago

‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’

International Women’s Day is the perfect time to shine a light on one female distiller blazing a trail in an historically male dominated industry.

Moira Doherty is the Gin Queen …
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Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson 2 years ago

Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson

By  •  Careers, News

Congratulations to Donegal Town native, Gráinne Boyle who has been appointed by Matheson LLP as a partner in its International Business Group.

Matheson LLP is an Irish law …
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‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test 2 years ago

‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test

By  •  Health, News

CervicalCheck is encouraging women in Donegal who have never booked a screening test, or who may have stopped attending for screening for various reasons, to register or book for screening.


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Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’ 2 years ago

Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’

It isn’t very often that local amateur groups get to stage Irish premieres, but that’s what’s happening at An Grianan Theatre between Tuesday March 4th and Saturday March 11th when …
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Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities 2 years ago

Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities

By  •  Business

Donegal Women in Business Network, Women in Enterprise Derry/Londonderry, and Enterprising Women – Mid and East Antrim have come together to present a fantastic event on Feb 23rd  entitled Women …
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Incredible €14,568 raised at North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 2 years ago

Incredible €14,568 raised at North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball

By  •  News

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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Majella calls for renewed support for Relay for Life 2 years ago

Majella calls for renewed support for Relay for Life

By  •  News

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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Donegal woman scoops Make Up Business of the Year award 2 years ago

Donegal woman scoops Make Up Business of the Year award

By  •  Beauty

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 to be held in Donegal this February 2 years ago

Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal this February

By  •  Health

 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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Donegal family fundraising for daughter’s  life-changing spinal surgery 2 years ago

Donegal family fundraising for daughter’s life-changing spinal surgery

By  •  News

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’s generous donation to cancer fundraiser 2 years ago

Donegal artist’s generous donation to cancer fundraiser

By  •  News

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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Plan your dream wedding at Donegal’s biggest venue showcase of 2023 2 years ago

Plan your dream wedding at Donegal’s biggest venue showcase of 2023

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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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Pure class! Derry Girls actresses to front new tourism campaign 2 years ago

Pure class! Derry Girls actresses to front new tourism campaign

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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The V Spa wins big! 2 years ago

The V Spa wins big!

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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Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics to be held in Donegal 2 years ago

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

By  •  Health, News

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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Barry’s ‘Marathon for Mum’ raises €8,000 for Donegal charities 2 years ago

Barry’s ‘Marathon for Mum’ raises €8,000 for Donegal charities

By  •  News

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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Watch: Shopping local is easy at Amelia’s! 2 years ago

Watch: Shopping local is easy at Amelia’s!

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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.

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Huge sadness at passing of beloved Donegal woman in Boston 2 years ago

Huge sadness at passing of beloved Donegal woman in Boston

By  •  News

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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Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: How to deal with heartburn during party season 2 years ago

Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: How to deal with heartburn during party season

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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Inspirational Donegal graduate finds comfort in learning 2 years ago

Inspirational Donegal graduate finds comfort in learning

By  •  Careers

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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12 last minute Christmas presents to buy from the comfort of your home 2 years ago

12 last minute Christmas presents to buy from the comfort of your home

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 to be awarded Freedom of Derry 2 years ago

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to be awarded Freedom of Derry

‘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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Donegal wedding specialists make the finals of Irish Wedding Awards 2023 2 years ago

Donegal wedding specialists make the finals of Irish Wedding Awards 2023

By  •  Bridal

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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Huge sadness at passing of brave ‘little angel’ Caitlin Strain (9) 2 years ago

Huge sadness at passing of brave ‘little angel’ Caitlin Strain (9)

By  •  News

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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Letterkenny Christmas Fair to be the perfect place for Donegal crafts 2 years ago

Letterkenny Christmas Fair to be the perfect place for Donegal crafts

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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Toy Show surprise is just the ticket for Cathy and Aurora! 2 years ago

Toy Show surprise is just the ticket for Cathy and Aurora!

By  •  News

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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Little ones go wild for Christmas experience at Wild Ireland – tickets out now 2 years ago

Little ones go wild for Christmas experience at Wild Ireland – tickets out now

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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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#BuyDonegal celebrating designers and makers 2 years ago

#BuyDonegal celebrating designers and makers

By  •  News

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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EFT Tapping – not just for celebrities in the jungle 2 years ago

EFT Tapping – not just for celebrities in the jungle

By  •  Health

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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Donegal mum’s warning after charger sparks fire in son’s bedroom 2 years ago

Donegal mum’s warning after charger sparks fire in son’s bedroom

By  •  Mammy, News

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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Amazing Athena is Ireland’s Carer of the Year 2 years ago

Amazing Athena is Ireland’s Carer of the Year

By  •  Life, News

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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Donegal woman’s study highlights lack of support for people with hereditary cancer 2 years ago

Donegal woman’s study highlights lack of support for people with hereditary cancer

By  •  Health

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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Mum and daughter flying the flag for Irish design in France 2 years ago

Mum and daughter flying the flag for Irish design in France

By  •  Business

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? Careers event coming to Donegal this November 2 years ago

Dreaming of moving to Australia? Careers event coming to Donegal this November

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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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