6 years ago
Watch: Amybeth inspires with Best Lead Actress win
Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty has done it again – winning another top award in Canada for her starring role in Anne with an E.
The seventeen-year-old actress picked up the …
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6 years ago
Local ladies get set for first ever Donegal Women’s Mini Marathon
The Twin Towns will be awash with a sea of purple and pink t-shirts on Sunday 14th April when over 700 women hit the road for the first ever Donegal …
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6 years ago
Nora Stapleton leads the way in new Sport Ireland role
Former Donegal international rugby player, Nora Stapleton, has been appointed as the new Sport Ireland Women in Sport Lead.
The 35-year-old Inishowen woman is leaving her position as the IRFU Women’s and …
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6 years ago
Action needed over frightening increase of sexual violence in Donegal, says Thoiba Ahmed
Ms Ahmed, who is running for a council seat in Letterkenny, said awareness of sexual violence and education must be consistent and supported by the government.
Her calls come as …
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6 years ago
Giving back after a life-saving heart transplant
Organ Donor Awareness Week 2019 began with a park run for Clíona Marley.
The 45-year-old mum of three was given the gift of life almost 5 years ago when …
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6 years ago
Young Letterkenny man becomes Donegal’s latest Lotto winner
A young Donegal man is celebrating winning a cool €1 million from Saturday night’s winning Lotto Plus 1 draw.
Odhran Doherty, aged 23 from the Glebe in …
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6 years ago
There’s a new character on Derry Girls – and she’s from Donegal!
There is big excitement on Derry Girls week when a new girl joins the gang.
The C4 comedy will be welcoming Aoife Hinds as Mae Cheung, a new student at …
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6 years ago
So many winners as 700 complete RunDonegal Women’s 5k
Over 700 took part in Sunday’s event which was held through the Twin Towns.
706 took the starter’s gun which was fired by Triathlon Ireland Development Officer and motivational speaker, …
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6 years ago
Super Jessica scoops Magician of the Year
It’s not often that a magician is stunned, but Jessica Harkin was amazed to claim the prize alongside Burtonport’s Dylan Murray in the International Runway Achievers and Recognition Awards on …
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6 years ago
Hold onto your hat: Anna’s adventures from San Fran to Bogman
A common fashion accessory spotted on Instagram, holiday snaps, and Wild Atlantic Way pictures is the Bogman Beanie – a colourful woollen hat worn by people who love adventures and …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman is India-bound in the hope of helping street children
Catherine Devine is taking a career break from her role at the Irish Independent this summer to visit Asia, where she will spend three months in Calcutta with the Hope …
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6 years ago
Eggcellent Bricks 4 Kidz Lego camps to entertain kids this Easter
Sponsored: Bricks 4 Kidz are bringing their ever-popular Lego themed camps to seven locations throughout Donegal during the Easter School holidays.
These 4 day camps are the ideal solution for keeping …
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6 years ago
Derry Girls buzzing over BAFTA award nomination
The C4 comedy set in 1990s Derry has been shortlisted for best Scripted Comedy in the awards in May, where they will compete against Mum, Sally4ever and Stath Lets Flats.
It was just last week …
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6 years ago
Women’s Inspire: How Mags puts a positive spin on pricing
Pricing is one of the biggest hurdles in business – how much should you charge, how much is your time worth and how do you price for profit?
Mags Boland …
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6 years ago
Call in for a cuppa at the Little Angels coffee morning!
All are welcome to come and enjoy a fantastic spread of food in aid of three worthy local causes.
The event, running from 10.30am – 2pm, will support the three …
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6 years ago
Events: Hoteliers celebrate in style at the Donegal IHF Ball
The annual event is a glamourous celebration of the local hospitality industry and a chance for friends, colleagues and industry figures to catch up and look forward to the year …
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6 years ago
Tonight’s the night: Father Ted’s Ardal O’Hanlon joins Derry Girls
Channel 4’s Derry Girls has been likened to a modern-day Father Ted by many, and tonight we’ll see a familiar face from Craggy Island on the Northern Irish comedy.
Irish comedian …
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6 years ago
Evita – a vivacious triumph for the Letterkenny Musical Society
Local theatre fans are off on a trip to Argentina with Evita at An Grianan Theatre this week!
DW checks out the Evita preview show to see how the …
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6 years ago
Gysling family make ‘life-changing’ decision to sell Harvey’s Point
Donegal hoteliers Deirdre McGlone and Marc Gysling have today announced that they are stepping back from Harvey’s Point to focus on family life.
The iconic hotel on the shores of …
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6 years ago
Events: Gabrielle’s glamourous ball is a great success!
Glitz and glam, generosity and great craic was the order of the night when Donegal social diarist Gabrielle McMonagle hosted her 10th fundraising ball last weekend.
Over 400 people flocked …
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6 years ago
Review: Nailed it! at Patrick Gildea
Few things compare to the feeling of fresh nails. It’s one of the best treatments a woman can get for herself – because they’re so easy to show off!
The …
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6 years ago
‘It’s very fancy’ – Derry Girls scoops Royal Television Society Award
The creators and cast of Derry Girls are on a roll this month with a successful second series and a new award to add to their collection.
The hit Channel4 comedy …
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6 years ago
Brave woman injured in horrific holiday fall gets an uplifting boost
An inspirational woman who is making great strides in her mission to walk again has received an outpouring of support from the Donegal community this week.
Anita Jackson, aged 42, …
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6 years ago
‘Audiences are in for a treat’ – Evita star Caitríona Solan
Dungloe teacher Caitríona Ní Shochlachain will be swapping academics for stardom this week as she plays the leading lady in Evita, a production by the Letterkenny Musical Society at An …
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6 years ago
Anne Marie makes an impact ahead of Mini Marathon
A local community worker will be putting her best foot forward as she runs for Donegal in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon this summer.
Anne Marie Meehan from Mountcharles is …
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6 years ago
Happy volunteers out to turn Donegal yellow this Daffodil Day
The bright flower bundles are ready, the pins are prepped and the smiles will be free today for Daffodil Day 2019.
Volunteers will be taking to the streets across Donegal …
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6 years ago
Donegal soars to top list of world’s most scenic airports
The folks at Donegal Airport are on a high after scooping the award of the World’s Most Scenic Airport for 2019.
PrivateFly has today announced that the coastal runway at …
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6 years ago
Donegal mum praises Crumlin staff for saving baby girl
Donegal woman Bella Ward is full of thanks to Crumlin Hospital for saving the life of her spirited little girl Kayleigh.
Kayleigh is a twin from Letterkenny who was born prematurely …
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6 years ago
Sequin Cinderella crowned Boutique of the Year 2019
Entrepreneur Nicola McLaughlin has triumphed over leading names in the Irish fashion scene to win RSVP Magazine’s Boutique of the Year 2019.
This is the first award for the Sequin …
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6 years ago
Tributes paid following sad passing of HPV vaccine campaigner Laura Brennan
Laura Brennan, one of Ireland’s leading patient advocates and HPV vaccine campaigner, has died at the age of 26.
The popular young Ennis woman, who was terminally ill with cervical cancer, …
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6 years ago
Local women called on to put best foot forward and register for RunDonegal
With just over a week to go to this year’s RunDonegal Women’s 5k, event director, Grace Boyle is asking those taking part to get registered as soon as possible.
The …
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6 years ago
Derry Girls: Seven super one-liners from the Take That trip
The wit was mighty on last night’s episode of Derry Girls, as the gang headed out on an adventure to see Take That in Belfast.
The journey was doomed from …
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6 years ago
Unique event to share untold stories of Irish women in the UK
Donegal County Museum is hosting an insightful talk this week on ‘Irish Women on the Move:’ Examining the Histories of Migrants to Britain in the 20th Century
The talk will …
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6 years ago
Why Sinead is a cut above the rest!
Sinead Shiels, aged 10, is about to get her biggest haircut yet in a sponsored challenge for the High Five for Conall fund.
The 4th class schoolgirl was only too …
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6 years ago
Mother’s Day: 10 great places to treat mammy
Mother’s Day is coming up soon and we’ve got our thinking caps on for the best restaurants and cafes to take her for a treat.
Sunday 31st March will be …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman champions unity against hate following terror attacks
Thoiba Ahmed, an Independent local election candidate for Letterkenny, is calling for unity against hate in the wake of the attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Thoiba is …
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6 years ago
Inishowen mammies invited to make-up and homeopathy evening
A nurse and homeopathy student and a leading local makeup artist will be guest speakers at the Tea & Toast March meeting.
The Tea & Toast is an Inishowen-based group …
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6 years ago
Valerie Taylor weaves her way into the world of fashion
Valerie Taylor was in a textile room in Coventry University when she first laid eyes on a loom. It was covered in dust, unused for a long time, but she …
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6 years ago
Watch: Cherish the Ladies sing the praises of a special Donegal village
The Grammy-nominated band, who have close connections to Donegal, are singing the praises of the region online and across the US through the song ‘Glenties’.
Written by Dublin singer/songwriter Maurice …
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6 years ago
Snow alert for Donegal this St. Patrick’s weekend
A Status Yellow snow and ice alert has been issued for Donegal this Friday night. It’s snow joke either, as forecasters predict accumulations of up to 3cm and accumulations are likely …
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6 years ago
Everything we’re looking forward to learning at Women’s Inspire Donegal
Business owners and marketing mavens are in for a treat when the Women’s Inspire Network Spring Seminar makes its way to Donegal on April 10th.
Set in Harvey’s Point, the conference …
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6 years ago
Local fashion students sending stunning designs to the runway
Cutting-edge students in LYIT’s new Fashion with Promotion degree are Galway-bound this week to compete at the Irish Fashion Innovation Awards.
Helen Murray, Amy Devlin and Aimée Magowan are all …
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6 years ago
Brave Laura ‘thrilled’ as HPV Vaccine uptake rises to 70%
The HSE has today confirmed that the uptake rate for the HPV vaccine is at 70%, marking an increase of 20 percentage points in just over two years.
The boost …
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6 years ago
Sneak Peek: New teacher inspires Derry Girls to let loose
Season two of Derry Girls got off to a super start last week with 1.8million viewers tuning in for a good catch-up with the gang.
The Catholic vs Protestant antics …
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6 years ago
Speech and Language Therapist to deliver talk to Donegal dyspraxia/DCD support group
The Donegal Dyspraxia Support Group will meet this month to learn helpful information from a leading local Speech and Language Therapist.
Catriona Cavanagh from North Star Speech & Language Therapy will be …
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6 years ago
Events: The She Said Club celebrates self-care at the Shandon
The She Said Club podcast sisterhood visited the Shandon Hotel on Saturday 9th March to celebrate theme of “Nourish to Flourish”. Health, mental wellness and business were big topics of …
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6 years ago
Women in business lead the way on International Women’s Day
A series of engaging workshops on leadership, customer service, retail, marketing and cybersecurity attracted many local female entrepreneurs to the CoLab in Letterkenny on Friday 8th March.
The expert talks from …
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6 years ago
Extraordinary Donegal doctor honoured in women’s portrait series
A leading physician and epidemiologist from Mountcharles is one of eight extraordinary women being celebrated by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland this week.
A portrait of Dr Margaret (Pearl) Dunlevy …
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6 years ago
Yas Banríon! Why we love what these Donegal gals have created
A new Donegal clothing brand is setting a trend for feminism and celebrating modern Irishness in a very cool way.
Beanantees is the brainchild of Alannah McGhee and Ciara K …
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6 years ago
RunDonegal Women’s 5K on track for biggest ever entry figures
There are just three weeks to go until the 2019 RunDonegal Women’s 5K on Sunday, March 31st in the Twin Towns, but organisers are confident they can secure the biggest ever …
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