5 years ago
Portnoo woman celebrates 28th successful charity appeal
A 40ft truck is on its way to Belarus packed with much-needed supplies for orphanages thanks to a generous community fundraiser organised by Portnoo woman Siobhan Boyle McNelis.
Chernobyl Children …
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5 years ago
Big smiles for Donegal dentist manager after major awards success
Blueapple Dental Care in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh have plenty of reasons to celebrate this weekend.
Managed by Killybegs woman Sinead Doogan, they have just walked away with 4 top awards …
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5 years ago
Huge sadness at passing of much-loved Donegal mum
Sonya McCloskey (née Hamilton), a much-loved Ballybofey woman, has passed away at the age of 36.
The mother-of-five passed away at the Donegal Hospice following a battle with cancer.
Sonya Hamilton …
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5 years ago
Relatives inspire volunteers on amazing Kilimanjaro challenge
Four volunteers from Donegal have set their sights on climbing Kilimanjaro – the highest free standing mountain in the world – to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland.
Charlie McNulty …
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5 years ago
Baby names 2019: Three new names top the list in Donegal
The most popular baby names chosen by Donegal parents in 2019 have been revealed – with three newcomers topping the list.
Jamie was the most popular boys’ name in Donegal …
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5 years ago
Harvey’s Point to reveal brand new ballroom at Wedding Showcase
Big things have been happening at Harvey’s Point, and all will be revealed this Thursday at their extra special Wedding Showcase.
The luxury lakeside hotel will open the doors to …
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5 years ago
‘Empowering Women in Donegal’ document aims to prompt change
A new report will be launched this Friday exploring women’s experiences of life in Donegal.
The document was created as a result of the “Empowering Women in Donegal” initiative, …
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5 years ago
A cafe with no takeaway cups or waste? For Fiona, it’s simple!
At Simply Green, you won’t find takeaway coffee cups, plastic lids or lunchboxes, because the focus is on reusing and recycling.
This cafe makes eco-cafe culture, well, simple for customers.
5 years ago
Local singer healthy and safe after evacuation from coronavirus-hit cruise
Donegal-based singer Rebecca Harkin says she is healthy and safe after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.
The vessel, off the coast of Japan, has been under quarantine …
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5 years ago
Events: Donegal actors celebrate Ros na Rún’s Valentine’s wrap party
The cast and crew of TG4’s Ros na Rún have celebrated the end of another exciting series of the popular soap drama.
Season 24 saw local talent, including the Daly …
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5 years ago
Hair salon bins gossip magazines after tragic death of Caroline Flack
A Letterkenny hair salon has joined the movement to remove celebrity gossip magazines from guest areas following the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack.
LK Hair Design on Lower Main …
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5 years ago
Donegal donations deliver vital support to Belarus orphanage
Ramelton couple Myrtle and Alan Doherty have issued a massive thank you to the local community after another successful Belarus orphanage collection.
The lorry which delivers all the donations from …
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5 years ago
Don’t miss Gabrielle’s glam girls night!
Donegal social diarist Gabrielle McMonagle from Gabrielle’s Diary is hosting a fashion night out with McElhinneys in the Orchard Letterkenny on Thursday 5th March.
Gabrielle McMonagle – Gabrielle’s Diary …
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5 years ago
Events: Embracing the new season at McElhinneys
McElhinneys are kicking off the Spring/Summer 2020 season in style with their fashion launch all this weekend.
The spotlight was on the new womenswear collections at last night’s preview, as …
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5 years ago
Bronwyn brings a community together for Australian relief concert
A Donegal-based Australian woman is bringing the local community together to support people devastated by disasters in her home country.
A fundraising concert, taking place this Saturday 15th February, will …
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5 years ago
Review: The super deluxe treatment at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
If your hair has had its own dry January, a cut and a hydrating treatment is the only way to rescue and refresh.
And there’s no better feeling than a …
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5 years ago
Donegal Domestic Violence Service welcomes Ireland’s first coercive control conviction
The Donegal Domestic Violence Service has welcomed a new precedent set by Ireland’s first coercive control conviction, which took place in Letterkenny.
Kevin Dunleavy (33) was yesterday jailed for 21 …
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5 years ago
Young girls invited to build their ‘confidence kit’ with Laura Doherty
Letterkenny youth worker Laura Doherty has established Confidently Me to workshops combine fun, creativity and mental health focus to help teenage girls build confidence and self-esteem.
After two successful workshops …
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5 years ago
Kay McNulty’s remarkable story to air this week
Kay McNulty, a native of Creeslough, was a Donegal Gaeilgeoir, computer programmer and one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.
Kay McNulty. …
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5 years ago
Erin McGinty launches the ‘coolest’ giveaway
The Dungloe schoolteacher, who runs a popular travel, sports and lifestyle Instagram page @coolestplaceontheplanet, is celebrating reaching 7,000 followers with a big Donegal giveaway.
Erin McGinty @CoolestPlaceOnthePlanet
This competition brought …
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5 years ago
Luxury Donegal hotel ranks in US Top 10 list
The results were announced by U.S. News and World Report, who rank the world’s best hotels each year.
Lough Eske Castle also placed in the Top 200 hotels in Europe …
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5 years ago
Unstoppable Grainne set for Dancing with the Stars switch-up
All couples will swap their dancing partners for this week’s show, which is also switching days to air on Saturday, as the election count takes place on Sunday.
Grainne will …
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5 years ago
New dating show seeks Donegal cast members
If you know a dashing farmer or a small-town sweetheart, this could be their chance to find love!
The series, called ‘Love in the Countryside’, is being created by the …
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5 years ago
Events: Donegal Women in Business study skills in selling online
The world of direct marketing and selling online is a place of great opportunities but also of great complications and regulations.
Mastering the legalities, etiquette and numbers of online business …
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5 years ago
Watch: Laundry days will never be the same again thanks to the Siemens centre at Irwin Expert Electrical
This week we take a look at the premium range of Siemens Washing Machines at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny and Buncrana.
Beginning with theSiemens iQ700 SensoFresh – watch it …
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5 years ago
New ultrasound for Breast Centre North West thanks to generous donation
Breast Centre North West would like to sincerely thank the Good & New Charity, Letterkenny for their recent generous donation.
The donation helped purchase an Ultrasound Ge Logiq Lee 7 which …
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5 years ago
Noel Cunningham named Donegal’s Person of the Year
My gratitude is to forever sing that song ‘My Donegal’ – Noel Cunningham
Donegal hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham has been named as the Donegal Person of the Year …
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5 years ago
Computing legend Kay McNulty in the spotlight in ‘epic women’ TV series
Kay McNulty from Creeslough was one of the very first computer programmers in the world.
Kay McNulty
Born in 1921, Kay was a Donegal Gaeilgeoir who went on to become …
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5 years ago
The gorgeous Glenveagh Gardener’s House opening to the public this weekend
The picturesque Gardener’s House at Glenveagh Castle will be open to the public for a special exhibition this weekend.
Snowdrops at Glenveagh Castle and Gardens. Image: Glenveagh National Park
To …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman bags €28,000 on Winning Streak
Denise Moss from Castlefinn, Co. Donegal and now living in Castlederg, Co. Tyrone was overjoyed with her big cash win on Saturday last.
Left to right: Sinead Kennedy, Winning Streak …
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5 years ago
The Henry Girls are jazzing it up
Malin music trio The Henry Girls are about to go in a new direction with a new album launching this February.
This time they are taking inspiration from one of …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman to receive Papal honour at special Mass
Kitty Kelly from Porthall has been announced as a recipient of the Benemerenti Medal – a direct accolade awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for …
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5 years ago
Leading ladies are singing and dancing their way to Women’s Day
Leading Ladies will be a first-of-its-kind cross-border show linking women from Derry, Tyrone and Donegal for a night of music and drama.
Taking place in the Alley Theatre Strabane on …
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5 years ago
Biggest ever January sale now on at Irwin Expert Electrical
The January sale is well underway at Irwin Expert Electrical Buncrana and Letterkenny.
And there are still plenty of bargains to be snapped up on premium products!
Irwins are hosting …
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5 years ago
Donegal hotel and band named the best of the best at Irish Wedding Awards
Over 40 Donegal wedding businesses and suppliers were representing the county at the major awards which were held in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport on Monday night.
Three trophies …
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5 years ago
Showcase success for Donegal design companies
Showcase Ireland is one of Ireland’s largest international trade fairs, bringing together the best of Ireland’s design and craft sector.
And some Donegal companies are already marking the event as …
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5 years ago
Community rows in behind Donegal family after heartbreaking diagnosis
Hundreds of kind donators have rallied around a Donegal family after they received the devastating blow that their little girl’s cancer has relapsed.
Over €10,000 was raised this week for …
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5 years ago
Donegal artist auctioning painting in aid of friend’s cancer battle
Veronica Maguire, an artist known for her beautiful ink and oil paintings, is offering up one of her works to the highest bidder in aid of her friend Angie Doherty.
5 years ago
‘You have to take every opportunity you’re given’
After making a stunning debut last week, the Buncrana nurse and model wants to represent her county for as long as possible in the celebrity contest.
Grainne Gallanagh and her …
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5 years ago
Events: Health and wealth with the Donegal Women in Business Network
Donegal Women in Business Network members are starting their New Year on a healthy note after placing a special focus on financial and mental wellbeing at an event on Thursday …
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5 years ago
Barbara’s bringing WellExpo to Donegal
Putting yourself first is the most positive thing you can do for those around you, according to executive coach, Barbara Edwards, who is organising WellExpo2020 in Donegal Town in January.
The first …
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5 years ago
Incredible €17,150 total raised at Breast Cancer Ball
The 2019 North West Breast Cancer Ball has raised a grand total of €17,150, it was announced his week.
The money was raised at the star-studded 10th anniversary event in …
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5 years ago
Sinead shines on the Glór Tíre stage
Sinead (27) is one of six contestants competing in this year’s country music talent contest.
And she showed she is a natural star as she lapped up the glamour and …
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5 years ago
Women’s sheds in Donegal given first funding supports
As women’s sheds grow in popularity in Donegal, the government has announced funding for the community groups for the first time.
€500,000 funding has been announced today to support 372 …
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5 years ago
Donegal designers to unveil their latest collections at major expo
Now in its 44th year, Showcase is one of Ireland’s largest international trade fairs.
A major event for Ireland’s design and craft sector, the exhibition will see over 2,760 retail businesses …
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5 years ago
Grainne sizzles in Dancing with the Stars debut
Buncrana beauty queen Grainne Gallanagh came out with a ‘bang bang’ as she performed her first dance on RTE’s Dancing with the Stars.
The former Miss Universe Ireland took on …
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5 years ago
Grainne gets ready for her first dance on Girls Week
The dancefloor is calling for Buncrana beauty queen Grainne Gallanagh as she performs her first dance on RTÉ One’s Dancing with the Stars this Sunday.
Grainne Gallanagh
The talented Donegal woman …
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5 years ago
School secretaries demand end to ‘inequality to female workers’
‘If it were males in the job we wouldn’t be standing here today’ – Forsa President Ann McGee
Representatives from Forsa at Minister for Education, Joe Mc Hugh’s …
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5 years ago
Over 40 Donegal finalists in Irish Wedding Awards 2020
The countdown is on for the fourth annual wedding awards in Dublin on Monday 20th January. Hundreds of top wedding specialists and establishments are expected to attend in the hope …
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5 years ago
It’s showtime for Grainne Gallanagh!
Buncrana beauty queen Grainne Gallanagh will be bringing plenty of glitz and glamour to the new series of Dancing with the Stars Ireland as it kicks off tonight.
The 25-year-old …
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