4 years ago
Donegal actress celebrating the women that history forgot
Dr Kathleen Lynn, Lady Mary Health, Sybil Connolly, Granuaile – do the names ring a bell?
The Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley may be recognisable, but the stories of the others, …
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4 years ago
Donegal mothers invited to have their say on new research project
A Donegal researcher has issued a call for local participants to share their experiences for a new study on infant feeding.
Anna (Foy) McPherson is originally from Inver in Co …
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4 years ago
Teachers and SNAs go the distance for their students
An inspirational group of teachers and assistants from St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny are making great progress in their epic Wild Atlantic fundraiser.
The nine teachers and staff have …
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4 years ago
RTE cancels Dancing with the Stars for 2021
RTE has announced that Dancing with the Stars Ireland will not go ahead next year due to Covid-19.
It is hoped that the popular celebrity dance series will be back …
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4 years ago
New Donegal-set series to feature Normal People star Paul Mescal
Normal People star Paul Mescal has been revealed in the cast of a much-anticipated new drama, called The Deceived.
The show has been created by Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee …
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4 years ago
Incredible response to Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K
The Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K has gathered an amazing level of interest in 2020 – with over 800 women registered so far.
The walk/run race is set to take place …
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4 years ago
Watch: Donegal woman walks down the aisle after would-be wedding surprise
A Donegal bride-to-be got the sweetest surprise on what would have been her wedding day.
Ashley Fox from Letterkenny and her fiancé Sean Tianihad from Gweedore had their wedding date …
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4 years ago
Grandmother braving the shave for crisis-hit Donkey Sanctuary
A Northern Irish grandmother is braving a buzz cut for the first time in her life to benefit a Donegal charity close to her heart.
Anne Blemings (aged 71) from …
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4 years ago
Let’s discover what’s on our doorsteps in amazing Donegal
Can you name the three Signature Points within Donegal that are along the Wild Atlantic Way?
They are:
- Malin Head
- Fanad Lighthouse
- Sliabh Liag Cliffs
If this question has aroused an interest …
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5 years ago
Post-lockdown hair – time for new tones with Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
It’s so good to get back to the hair salon, and it feels amazing to have my hair done again!
After a long five months I was so excited to …
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5 years ago
Looking good, feeling good and staying safe at the salon
After a long break away from the beauty salon, many of us are looking forward to being preened and pampered again.
It’s important that we feel safe on our next …
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5 years ago
New mothers campaign for extended maternity leave
New mothers in Ireland are calling for a once-off extension to maternity leave and pay by three months following the disruption of Covid-19.
The #ExtendMaternityLeave2020 campaign aims to highlight how …
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5 years ago
Learn how to master Instagram with marketing specialist Marie Shields
The Donegal Women in Business Network is launching a new online Masterclass series for members – starting next week with a focus on Instagram.
Marie Shields, the Donegal-based founder …
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5 years ago
Thoughtful schoolgirl begins children’s fundraiser for Baby Livie
A kind-hearted Donegal girl has tapped into her creative talents to help raise vital funds for a special baby.
Seven-year-old Kaiya Dohc from Donegal was moved by the story of …
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5 years ago
Crisis creates opportunity for The Song House
The pandemic couldn’t stop the music coming from The Song House in Falcarragh last weekend as they hosted a virtual Sean-Nós weekend.
In normal times, The Song House hosts singing …
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5 years ago
Good hair days ahead as salons reopen this week
Donegal’s hairdressers are sharpening their scissors for a busy week as they open their doors to guests tomorrow.
After three months of box dyes, root touch-ups and home cuts, a …
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5 years ago
Watch: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh stars in all-female ensemble cover for Women’s Aid
Renowned Donegal fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has joined a stunning new ensemble recording of Jimmy McCarthy’s ‘No Frontiers’ for Women’s Aid.
Gaoth Dobhair native Ní Mhaonaigh is one of a …
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5 years ago
Donegal activist becomes first female Traveller elected to Oireachtas
Donegal-based activist Eileen Flynn has become the first member of the Travelling community to be elected to the Oireachtas.
Ms Flynn was appointed to the Seanad on Saturday following nomination to …
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5 years ago
Watch: Donegal woman shares top advice after amazing acne transformation
A former Donegal beauty therapist has launched a new video series to share her tried and tested tips on all things beauty and skincare.
Claire McDermott from Carndonagh was affected …
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5 years ago
Donegal singers lend their talents to powerful ‘Dreams’ awareness video
Two popular Donegal artists are among a collective of Irish women who have come together to send a powerful message to those living with domestic abuse – they are not …
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5 years ago
Super sisters brave the shave for Donegal Hospice
Two Donegal sisters have raised more than €7,000 for the Donegal Hospice after shaving their heads in memory of their beloved dad.
Pauline and Mary Boyle decided to do the …
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5 years ago
New mayor of Donegal hopes to inspire greater gender balance in council
Buncrana Councillor Rena Donaghey has shared her hopes that her election as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council will set an example to more women with an interest in politics.
Cllr …
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5 years ago
Eager shoppers queue for Penneys reopening
Donegal’s Penneys fans were out in force this morning to welcome the reopening of the Letterkenny Shopping Centre store.
The budget fashion store has been one of the most highly-anticipated …
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5 years ago
Donegal hair salon to offer personal packs for customers’ peace of mind
A Donegal hair salon owner is planning to introduce individual salon packs to give clients some peace of mind during Covid-19.
Anne O’Gorman, owner of Hair by Anne O’Gorman in …
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5 years ago
Amazing local women to run 618km from Mizen to Malin
Two running pals from Ballyshannon are about to put themselves through their paces as they run 618 km in five days from Mizen to Malin Head.
Julie McMullin and Loretta …
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5 years ago
Creative video project raises vital funds for Donegal Women’s Centre
A unique fundraising project by former Dungloe Mary Rachel Doherty has raised €550 for the Donegal Women’s Centre.
Rachel enlisted the help of local women to create a video that …
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5 years ago
Buzz building for virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K
THERE IS growing interest in the 2020 RunDonegal Women’s 5K scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 23rd, with over 100 entered to date.
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5 years ago
Creative sisters making face masks fashionable
Three sisters from Letterkenny are covering a new section of the fashion world with their unique face masks.
Anna, Lisa and Molly Kennedy are the designers behind ‘Mask Your Face’ …
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5 years ago
Cousins clock up 150km to raise funds for Hospice
Two inspirational cousins from Donegal put their little legs through the paces to raise an amazing €6,050 for Donegal Hospice.
Emma Begley from Milford, aged 11, and Ollie Mc Laughlin …
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5 years ago
Designing a new life in Donegal
Moving house is always a challenge, moving on the first day of a pandemic lockdown would be a nightmare for some.
But that wasn’t the case for Interior Designer Amy …
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5 years ago
Young Letterkenny woman steps up to 100K challenge in memory of beloved grandparents
A Donegal student is on the road to raising significant funds for Letterkenny Hospital in memory of two grandparents.
Emily Hanley from Letterkenny, aged 21, sadly lost both her grandmother …
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5 years ago
Watch: Daniel and Majella hula-hooping onto our screens this weekend
Donegal’s top celebrity couple Daniel and Majella O’Donnell will be brightening up our Sunday nights with the launch of their new TV series.
‘Daniel sa Bhaile’ on TG4 will …
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5 years ago
Amy’s adventures come to a triumphant end
An inspirational young Donegal woman has ended her charity challenge on a high with a little help from friends.
Amy Alexander, aged 19, completed her own ‘Tour De Cross’ by cycling …
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5 years ago
Donegal mum hosting online art auction in aid of brave son’s cancer battle
A Donegal woman has rallied a creative community of friends together to hold an art auction to raise funds for her son’s health battle.
UK-born artist Veronica Maguire, who lives …
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5 years ago
Terrific teachers and SNAs tackle 4,500km challenge
Teachers, management and staff at St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny are taking on a 500km virtual challenge this summer to raise much-needed funds for the school.
The team is …
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5 years ago
‘She is our world’ – Parents appeal for life-saving support for baby girl
The parents of a much-loved baby girl with a rare neuromuscular condition have created a new video to share their heartbreaking story and plead for help.
Donegal Town man Keith …
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5 years ago
Former Marys use pageant skills to help single men find love
Three former Mary from Dungloe contestants have set out to help single men looking for love in a new BBC Gaeilge series airing this week.
Courtney Boyle from Dungloe, Rosie …
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5 years ago
Women in business seize opportunities from crisis in successful webinar
The Donegal Women in Business Network adapted to the ‘new normal’ of networking for a successful online event today.
Collaborating with LYIT DICE Labs, the network brought more than 100 …
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5 years ago
North West entrepreneurs invited to join Empower Programme for women
The Empower Programme is a new programme for start-ups targeted at female entrepreneurs from the West and North West of Ireland.
This programme addresses specific challenges that hinder females and …
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5 years ago
What have you learned from lockdown?
Two creative Donegal women have shared a new project to help people note their learning experiences from Covid-19.
These long weeks at home have given people time to reflect, pursue …
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5 years ago
Amy (19) hits the road on an awesome fundraising adventure
An inspirational young Donegal woman has beaten lockdown boredom by embarking on a ‘wheelie’ great cycling challenge to raise money for her local respite centre.
Amy Alexander, aged 19, is …
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5 years ago
Refreshing my hair colour at home with Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
The date is in sight – 20th July is when hairdressers will reopen – but yet it’s so far away!
In the meantime, Patrick Gildea Hairdressing in Letterkenny are looking …
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5 years ago
Local women lead the way in Children’s Books Ireland Awards
Two Donegal-based women have won prestigious KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2020.
Five women were recognised in this year’s awards, which were announced in an online ceremony on Tuesday.
Kim …
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5 years ago
Donegal Hospice nurse shaving hair for charities during crisis
The countdown is on for a Donegal Hospice nurse who has challenged herself to a head shave for two charities.
Mary Coyle from Glenfin, who now lives in Dooish, will …
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5 years ago
Donegal Heritage Office shares free booklet on looking after wildlife in your garden
As International Biodiversity Day approaches on Friday, May 22, a new booklet has been launched to provide advice on how to help the wildlife in your garden.
The brainchild …
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5 years ago
Tara takes on new role on Irish Second-Level Students’ Union
A Donegal student with a passion for student activism has been elected to the National Student Executive of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU).
Tara Toye, a Transition Year student …
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5 years ago
RunDonegal exploring the virtual route in August
Women are being encouraged to register for the 2020 RunDonegal Women’s 5K, which will now take place on August 23rd.
Race organiser Grace Boyle has given assurance that the fundraising …
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5 years ago
Nursing home matron wins draw for frontline workers
A Donegal nursing home matron has won a two-room home makeover in a unique competition in appreciation of all frontline workers.
Jennifer Rankin from Trentagh, Matron of the Lake House …
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5 years ago
Idyllic France awaits for Deirdre’s new business adventure
Donegal hoteliers Deirdre McGlone and Marc Gysling have fallen for a new business venture.
It was love at first sight on Valentine’s Day, celebrating their wedding anniversary, when they were …
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5 years ago
Musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh striking a chord for Women’s Aid
Acclaimed Donegal fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has joined the line-up of an inspirational and empowering series of online concerts in aid of Women’s Aid.
The Meitheal na mBan series, broadcasting …
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