8 years ago
‘You can’t help but be inspired in Donegal’ – Kate O’Callaghan
Kate picked up the guitar for the first time when she moved from Dublin to Donegal in 2005, and has since thrived in song. From her musical beginnings with the …
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8 years ago
New programme to focus on wellbeing of Donegal mammies
A three week wellness programme for local mothers has been created by mothers to provide them with essential skills to look after their mental health.
The Minding Mammy programme will be …
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8 years ago
Donegal to bask in summer sunshine this week
Temperatures are expected to rise and the rain is staying away for the day, so make the most of the good weather.
Donegal is set to have highs of 20 …
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8 years ago
This Big Boob Run sounds like the ‘breast’ craic
The Big Boob Run is a controlled and fun cycle around the Rosses on Sunday 16th July. The only requirement is that you wear pink or a pink bra – men …
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8 years ago
This Donegal teacher’s lessons are about to get explosive
Chemistry teacher Alana Carolan has experimented with explosive lessons recently in a weeklong workshop at the SSPC workshop at the University of Limerick.
The annual event hosted by Synthesis and Solid …
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8 years ago
Colourful summer parties to fundraise for Danielle McLaughlin charity
Danielle McLaughlin had been celebrating the Holi Festival in Goa when she was attacked and killed. Her family and friends in the Truth for Danielle charity have organised a Colour …
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8 years ago
Spa Solís team overjoyed with Irish Tatler Spa Award
Lough Eske Castle outside Donegal Town is delighted to announce they have been awarded ‘Highly Commended Ulster Spa of the Year 2017’ at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards 2017.
8 years ago
Watch: The girls who inspired Lottie Dolls are an inspiration to us all
Lottie Dolls is a revolutionary toy company set up by Arklu Managing Director and Co-Founder Ian Harkin from Ballybofey.
Empowering kids to be themselves, one doll at a time – the …
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8 years ago
Communicate and connect for success with Donegal Women in Business
Network members have arranged workshops to share their expertise and help others boost their business with key skills in communication and e-commerce.
Everyone is welcome to the free events and non-members …
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8 years ago
Clare Gallagher’s recipe for helping animals in need
Clare Gallagher has been something of a guardian angel for animals in Donegal ever since she moved here four years ago.
The London-native who now lives in Rathmullan has dedicated …
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8 years ago
Looking for a stunning seaside stroll? Here is Donegal’s No. 1 spot
We here in Donegal are blessed with expanses of clean sandy shores with breathtaking sea views. We all have a favourite destination and our readers were eager to highlight their favourite …
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8 years ago
There’s a new gin in town, and it’s pretty sweet!
Castle Grove last week held their Summer Strawberry Festival, but what no one was expecting was the unveiling of their very own gin, made with their own strawberries. The event …
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8 years ago
Glenveagh is looking very glam in this new Tourism Ireland film
Tourism Ireland has created a new online film showcasing some of our grand estates and glorious gardens, taking viewers on a tour of Ireland’s more ‘glamorous’ side, which features Glenveagh Castle in Co. Donegal.
8 years ago
Vintage Donegal kiss sets hearts aflutter
Did you know today was a designated day for smooching? National Kissing Day is observed every year on July 6th, and could give some people a bit of encouragement to …
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8 years ago
This spoof breast cancer story would be funny if it wasn’t so frightening
Waterford Whispers are well known for taking a swipe at Irish life and current affairs. A story this week brings up the worrying waiting times at the North West Breast Centre …
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8 years ago
Country superstar shows major love for track by Donegal’s Keith Harkin
This year marks the 25th anniversary since the release of catchy country anthem Achy Breaky Heart by Cyrus. The iconic song became his signature track and helped bring him to …
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8 years ago
Style Study – Lyndsy Melly
Lyndsy Bustard Melly is the founder of Stylish Sparkles, a newly-launched online accessories store.
She runs her business from Ardara in Co. Donegal. Lyndsy has a keen eye for adding …
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8 years ago
Moments to remember from Maevefest
The first festival of its kind was organised by locals to remember Donegal woman Maeve O’Connor and to raise funds for Donegal Hospice.
The inaugural Maevefest was a day-long summer party …
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8 years ago
Donegal mammies honoured at gala awards luncheon
A special lunch was held at the Thomas Prior Hall in Dublin to celebrate some of the most remarkable women in Ireland, with two local mothers in attendance.
Rosemary Doherty …
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8 years ago
Here’s a WISE new project to help Donegal women return to work
Donegal-based employment and learning organisation People 1st have launched WISE – Women’s Integration, Skills & Employment –, a 3-year project funded by the European Social Fund which is designed to promote social …
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8 years ago
Lucky Donegal winners live it up in NYC
Michelle McNern and Peter Wyatt from Donegal, Joseph and Brigid Gallagher from Letterkenny and Laura and Martina Ryan from Moville were among the 28 happy winners of the National Lottery Winning Streak …
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8 years ago
Caitlín sings the praises of Donegal musicians
The Cloughaneely native will present Féilte on TG4 which celebrates talented musicians from Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, including two in Donegal.
Caitlín begins the show this week (6th July, 8.30pm) in her …
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8 years ago
Want that ‘glorious feeling’ of being a stage star?
The audition process for this exciting production begins on Saturday 15th July.
These auditions will be for the 3 principal roles of Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden & Cosmo Brown.
There …
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8 years ago
Donegal donkey is a wedding guest of hee-honour!
On Monday, June 26th, Quiney from the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, travelled to a luxurious castle hotel to greet guests at the wedding of Meath-based couple Maegan Wallace and Brian Connolly.
8 years ago
Need a top tour guide? Máire has the badge to prove it!
Máire was one of just thirty-three people from across the North of Ireland who earned the right to wear the insignia, graduating at a formal ceremony in Belfast’s historic Harbour …
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8 years ago
POLL: Vote for your favourite Donegal beach!
Donegal has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (we may be biased) and it’s something we love to celebrate.
The county has countless hidden hideaways along the Wild …
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8 years ago
Kids go free: Donegal attractions for the family this summer
Donegal Castle, Glebe House and Gallery and Newmills Corn and Flax Mills are all opening their doors to young visitors for free.
UPDATE: Glenveagh National Park has been removed from …
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8 years ago
Like strawberries? You’ll love this fruity festival
The beautiful country house outside Letterkenny is set to become a feast of fruits and fun this weekend from 1pm-5pm.
Here’s hoping the sun shines on the gorgeous grounds, where …
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8 years ago
Chandpur earns top Asian Restaurant and Chef Awards
The first ever Asian Food Awards were presented at a vibrant ceremony last night (Tuesday) at the City North Hotel Dublin.
Chandpur owners Rana and Susan Miah were over the moon to …
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8 years ago
‘The journeys are too much’ – Donegal mothers look North for complex paediatric care
Our Children’s Voice, a Donegal-based parent group, visited Stormont Castle last week to explore cross-border options for Donegal families with children who have life-limiting conditions or high medical/physical needs.
The …
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8 years ago
20% of Donegal women wait over a year for Breast Cancer Clinic appointment
Of the 732 patients referred to the service by their GP as having displayed symptoms of possible Breast cancer, 143 of those have been waiting for over a year now …
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8 years ago
How a Donegal woman’s discovery shares a message of love across the world
Aine, from Bridgend, was visiting the hillfort with her family when a small coloured stone in the wall caught her eye.
The rock was inscribed with a date, an angel …
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8 years ago
Rule the land for a day at Doe Castle
If you’re looking for a new way to explore a Donegal historical highlight at weekends, community group Moving Mevagh Forward will be providing weekend guided tours of the interior of …
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8 years ago
Maevefest – a summer party in memory of a great Donegal woman
Various venues around Ramelton will be coming alive on July 1st 2017 for a fun festival to raise funds for Donegal Hospice.
The inaugural Maevefest pays tribute to Maeve O’Connor, proud …
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8 years ago
Chandpur Restaurant is enjoying naan-stop success
Chandpur Restaurant, a not-so-hidden gem in Donegal food scene, are celebrating this week after being awarded a coveted 5 Star Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor.com.
The Bangladeshi eatery run by …
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8 years ago
Donegal woman gets arty with emoji bales on family farm
Lesley Ann Cech and her family are proudly displaying a collection of silage bales on their farm in Raphoe for a good cause.
The purple bales have been painted with emoji faces to …
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8 years ago
Sweet treats to support a special Donegal boy
Adam McDonnell is a five-year-old boy who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, which means he is unable to walk, crawl, sit, hold objects or even hold his head up.
He has …
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8 years ago
Revealed: Where teens can bag bargains in Letterkenny this week
The Reveal the Teen Shopping Event with ShopLK takes place from June 21-24 to give young shoppers exclusive discounts, competitions and fun events.
The week is designed to welcome and attract …
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8 years ago
‘I had an SOS text ready’ – Dominique’s warning to trust instinct
Letterkenny woman Dominique was volunteering at the Arcade-Con gaming convention in 2015 when she was attacked and raped by Keith Hearne, a man from Tallaght in Dublin whose behaviour had …
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8 years ago
Donegal hairdressers cut through competitors to remain Best Salon in Ireland
Patrick Gildea Hairdressing in Letterkenny are no longer a 20-time award winning salon – they have just added another fantastic award to their trophy cabinet! They have been voted RSVP’s …
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8 years ago
Joanne excels with global award as International Learner of the Year
Joanne was one of the exclusive few from across the UK and around the world to have been honoured for their outstanding achievements in professional and technical education at the …
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8 years ago
Rathmullan welcomes a wave of new arrivals
Rathmullan residents came together on Father’s Day to welcome the 31 babbling babies who arrived to the area in 2016. From February to December, 16 boys and 15 girls were …
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8 years ago
Relief for Donegal women as second breast surgeon is appointed
Saolta Health Care Group CEO Mr Maurice Power today confirmed the appointment. Mr Power also indicated that a working group comprising of representatives from LUH, Saolta Group and the Western Health …
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8 years ago
COMPETITION: Be on TV with Nathan Carter!
Singing superstar Nathan Carter is about to record a new series of The Nathan Carter Show on RTÉ One. There promises to be another great mix of special guests, fantastic music, plenty …
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8 years ago
Putting the wheels in motion to spread a vital message
The Square Wheels cycling club based in the Moy will be cycling around the entire coastline of Northern Ireland and Donegal this July to raise awareness of the symptoms of …
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8 years ago
This blooming beautiful festival is every flower lover’s dream
It will be held in the picturesque seaside Donegal town of Buncrana on the Inishowen Peninsula. St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana will host a plethora of international floral designers such as …
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8 years ago
The New Year’s decision that saved Olivia Bradley
Olivia, a Donegal woman from the Crossroads, has just completed a jog from Dublin to Donegal. She made this 16-day journey to mark one of the toughest roads she has …
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8 years ago
UPDATE: Even more places you can get Football Special ice-cream
It’s been a big week for Donegal food – we have a World Champion Chowder Chef and now we have McDaids Football Special Ltd ice-creams in their four most popular soft …
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8 years ago
Watch: These Donegal pups are bound to make you smile today
The Donegal County Council shared the cutest clip and six yapping pups this week to celebrate all the dogs rehomed in the county. The Donegal dog shelter helped reunite and rehome …
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8 years ago
WATCH: Glenda Boyle shows no stress before ‘tough rally’
Sisters Glenda and Jasmine Boyle from Manorcunningham are the only all-female crew in the 2017 Joule Donegal International Rally, but Glenda clearly isn’t feeling the pressure at all.
On Friday …
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