Donegal Woman Author - Elaine Mc Callig

The siblings are originally from Burtonport, with Ossian now being based in Letterkenny and Rhiannon working in support services in Dublin.

Speaking to Donegal Woman, Rhiannon explained; “I decided to …
Read More

Class Fionn and Ms Mary McFadden presented the cheque to Jigsaw earlier this week.

The funds were raised through the sale of their book “Little Things” and their Lip Sync …
Read More

The Citizens’ Assembly have today announced that they have reached the overwhelming consensus that Ireland’s abortion laws should be changed.

The votes will form the recommendation that will go to …
Read More

Baby Eoin had been born in October 2016 in the second trimester, but sadly he passed away due to complications relating to a rare chromosomal condition called Turner’s syndrome.

Lisa, …
Read More

However the community has rallied together, sending messages of support to the sisters who own the cafe, and a fundraiser has also been set up to get the little lime …
Read More

Eileen has been a dental nurse since 2011 after completing her degree in Oral Health Promotion.

She is the founder of Smiley Eileey’s Oral Health Promotions, and she visits preschools …
Read More

Bia le Beatha was established in conjunction with the Irish charity, Nurture Africa, which aims to empower children in Uganda.

A maths teacher at Errigal college, Eimear will teach at …
Read More

The organizing committee is asking runners and walkers to register online now at www.northwest10k.com for the charity event, which takes place on Sunday the 30th of April.

The two benefiting …
Read More

Scór is a branch of the GAA which encourages the social elements of Ireland’s traditional past times, with eight categories encompassing all aspects of Irish culture including; Céilí dancing, solo …
Read More

Photographer Noel Keating managed to get an incredible shot of the moon on Friday night, which shows an International Space Station speeding past the moon.

Noel captured the spectacular …
Read More

The XFA awards were established to celebrate the very best of independent fashion retail.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Glenda Gilson and took place at The Dean Hotel in …
Read More

Since the ban was put in place in 1927, people could only avail of alcohol if they were having a meal at a hotel, attending a theatre, or travelling by …
Read More

Downstrands Family Resource Service provides counselling for both adults and children.

On Saturday the 22nd of April, participants will make their way down to Narin beach at 7:30pm, and exchange …
Read More

Siobhán O’Donnell is a 26 year old stylist from Loughanure, and established A Stylish Storm at the end of January to share her love of fashion, beauty, design, and art with …
Read More

Dylan Murray from Burtonport has astounded people with his videos of unbelievable magic tricks and illusions which are seemingly unexplainable.

This week Dylan brought out a new video, amassing over …
Read More

Máire Dinny Wren was announced the winner of the North West Words, Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Donegal Creameries/Aurivo Poetry Competition (Irish Language) 2016.

Pictured is Brid Lindsay presenting the Donegal …
Read More

Cranford Athletic Club’s Aoife Giles won gold in the U14 girl’s shot put at the National Indoor Track and Field Championships in Athlone.

Hundreds of athletes from around Ireland traveled …
Read More

BBC Northern Ireland released an astonishing video of broadcaster Colin Stafford-Johnson going in search of basking sharks – and they even came to the surface to say hello!

Stafford-Johnson was awestruck as …
Read More

16 year old Eoghan Boyce from Ramelton has entered a competition to be in with the chance of winning a free scholarship to the Fusion Dance Fest in August.

The …
Read More

Zara’s flare for innovation has led to her fashion themed paintings being exhibited throughout Ireland, and in 2012 her work was selected and displayed on the iconic billboards in Times …
Read More

Actress and author Amy Huberman was in good company this weekend as she snapped a picture of her ‘sartorial chats’ with her Lottie doll.

Read More

A memorial walk was held in Derry in memory of the five people who tragically perished when their jeep slipped into Lough Swilly on March 20th last year.

The tragedy …
Read More

Sharon Black of Letterkenny Athletic Club became the first Donegal woman to finish The Race, placing 25th in the exhausting endurance test.

The first woman across the finish line was …
Read More

Glasgow’s Saint Patrick’s Festival kicked off yesterday with the selection of the Glasgow’s representative for the 50th International Mary from Dungloe Festival at Malone’s Irish Bar in the centre of …
Read More

Donegal native Danielle was joined by two other female farmers; Karen Eliffee and Ashleigh Fennel, who discussed how they got into farming, their biggest challenges, and whether or not they …
Read More

Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey was the excellent venue for the annual Careers Fair organised by the Donegal Branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors.

Approximately 1500 students from all the …
Read More

Superstar singer Sam Smith has been spotted several times in Letterkenny over the course of the week. On Friday Sam was spotted in McCafferty’s bar in Mountain Top, Letterkenny and happily …
Read More

Two pupils from Ms McMenamin’s sixth class at Scoil Naomh Fiachra in Illistrin were honoured at the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association awards in Dublin due to their incredible artistic …
Read More

Scoil Chróine Parents’ Association have organised a Father Ted themed night in aid of Scoil Chróine.

Ten local girls will enter the Lovely Girls Competition and will be tested on …
Read More

A status yellow rainfall warning had been issued by MET Éireann yesterday morning for Connacht, Donegal, Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick; along with the possibility of snow on higher ground.

…
Read More

Fifth class students at Letterkenny Educate Together have been very busy putting together some incredible projects!

They made LEGO Stop Motion movies which are entering the Fís Film Festival, are …
Read More

Mary (88) was born in Spennymoor in North East England in 1928 to an English mother, Blanche Thompso. Mary’s father was from Donegal however it is thought that he may …
Read More

Tara O’Sullivan is a final year veterinary nurse student in Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

As part of her final year project she is researching the link between breeds of dog …
Read More

The Gardaí are there to uphold law and order in Ireland, but occasionally they come across certain situations while on duty that they weren’t expecting…

Gardaí in Wicklow found this adorable …
Read More

On Friday evening The Friends of Ronan Sweeney Rehabilitation Fund successfully hosted the sold-out event ‘An Evening with Roy Keane’ at the Mount Errigal Hotel.

The event was hosted by …
Read More

ICARE (Inishowen Children’s Autism Related Education) are hosting a 5K in memory of Callum Dale on Saturday the 8th of April at 11am.

13 year old Callum Dale, who had …
Read More

Ireland’s only milk bank based in Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh, provides lifesaving breast milk to over 900 babies a year.

They are currently facing an exceptional shortage of milk despite heavy …
Read More

‘Mamma Mia!’, the smash hit musical based on the songs of Swedish super-group ABBA bursts onto the RCS stage in Dungloe next week, as a vivacious musical comedy about mothers, …
Read More

RTÉ One’s ‘Tastes Like Home’ are accepting applications for your favourite dish that reminds you of home.

The show, fronted by TV chef Catherine Fulvio, is now entering into its …
Read More

As part of Donegal Enterprise Week, and in celebration of International Women’s Day, The Donegal Women in Business Network have organised a FREE Business Start Up Clinic & Exhibition in …
Read More

Deirdre (Dee) Ferry from Gortahork had made the move to Aus five years ago. Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, she had to return to Donegal.

However, her beloved cat Millie …
Read More

Two teams from Magh Ene College in Bundoran have just found out that they are through to the regional finals for the prestigious fashion competition Junk Kouture, which takes place …
Read More

Conor McGregor’s partner Dee Devlin showed off her baby bump in a stunning floral dress last night on Instagram.

Holding her stomach gently, Dee glowed as she snapped her selfie, …
Read More

Kellie McClafferty from Raphoe has been selected out of 4,200 submissions to reach the final of Doodle 4 Google!

This year, students were asked to design a Doodle based on …
Read More

Teresa Gillespie is a busy mammy and granny who has successfully lost five stone!

After beginning her weight loss journey in June 2015, she reached her goal an unbelievable eight …
Read More

Belfast heart-throb Jamie Dornan appeared on the Graham Norton show over the weekend, sharing the couch with Whoopi Golberg and Keanu Reeves.

Jamie is the star of the massively popular …
Read More

We all know that we should be checking our ‘lemons’ for signs of breast cancer – but what are the symptoms?

Although lumps are the most common indicator of breast …
Read More

Several Donegal people have taken part in ‘First Dates’ in an attempt to find someone special.

Some went fantastic, such as Gary O’Brien from Ballyshannon who wooed his date Aine …
Read More

The North West branch of the Simon Community are to host a tea and cake day at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny.

The event will take place from 11am …
Read More

Enya has been nominated in the Best New Age Album category of the prestigious Grammy Awards for 2017.

If successful, this will be Enya’s fifth Grammy!

On top of her success …
Read More