8 years ago
Hope strengthens in Donegal with new Pieta House
The new Pieta House Northwest will be ready to help anyone from today onwards with a free and professional service provided to save lives.
The centre provides services for people in …
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8 years ago
A marathon challenge to remember dad’s final journey
Sharon Clarke’s father passed away John Boyle 12 days after her wedding, which was held in the small chapel of the Donegal Hospice following a last-minute change of plan.
The …
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8 years ago
Camilla champions Donegal style during Ireland visit
While her husband Prince Charles was trying his hand at hurling in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle, Camilla was engaging with locals and enjoying the day learning about the area.
8 years ago
Dearbhla Kelly wins award for encouraging event
Dearbhla Kelly from Donegal Town has received the College Awareness Week award from Trinity College Dublin.
Dearbhla, an experienced career guidance counselor, was honoured for her work with Donegal County …
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8 years ago
Donegal women sparkle and shimmy for World Belly Dance Day
A group of local women are set to amaze with Arabic dance moves at a special celebration in Derry on Friday, May 12th.
The Donegal dancers will be forming part …
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8 years ago
Donegal Women in Business stand tall against effects of tech
Busy people who are forever hunched over laptops, phones and tablets as they work are making a shockingly negativing impact on their brains – this was the message from Dr …
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8 years ago
Watch: Adorable Letterkenny baby is soothed by the sounds of Ed Sheeran
The song Nancy Mulligan from Ed Sheeran’s new album Divide is known as a lively track to dance to, but one Letterkenny baby hears it as the perfect lullaby.
Baby …
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8 years ago
Royal celebrations for Donegal Cancer Groups
Donegal’s cancer patients will be relieved to get treatment close to home at the state-of-the-art North West Cancer Centre which was officially opened yesterday.
The opening was another day of …
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8 years ago
WATCH: Donegal wows in new Wild Atlantic Way advert
Does this make you want to get out and explore our Wild Atlantic Way? This uplifting new advert aims to do just that.
A breathtaking shot of Fanad Lighthouse …
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8 years ago
Donegal couple face dire days at the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary
The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary is facing closure if they cannot raise enough funds to look after and feed the 70 donkeys in their care.
The sanctuary, which is based in Raphoe, …
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8 years ago
Donegal Women in Business are escaping to the country!
Castle Grove Country House Hotel is the idyllic venue for this retreat on Wednesday, May 10th, where Dr Julie Szabo of North West Chiropractic will give a talk on Digital Dementia.
8 years ago
Events: Luxurious looks at Solis Lough Eske Beauty Masterclass
Hundreds of women brought their gal pals together for a fabulous Friday night out at Lough Eske Castle Hotel, a Solís Hotel & Spa. The hotel’s first ever Beauty Masterclass event …
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8 years ago
How Darkness into Light will help hope rise in Donegal
Ms O’Connor, the Chief Clinical Officer of Pieta House today highlighted the importance that Darkness Into Light holds in Donegal this year and why people should get up out of their …
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8 years ago
‘It’s very hard to be hopeful’ – Donegal woman’s fight with Lyme disease
A mother has called for improved awareness of Lyme’s disease in the Irish health system after her daughter Dawn was diagnosed with the disease seven years after first becoming ill.
8 years ago
Sneak Peek: Five things we liked about the new Lemon Tree
We got an exclusive sneak peek at the new look Lemon Tree at the Courtyard Shopping Centre yesterday ahead of their grand opening today (Friday). The relocated eatery is just a …
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8 years ago
How to catch a concert by the RTE Lyric FM Quartet in Donegal
The music group will be performing a series of 50-minute concerts in schools and community groups across Donegal from next Monday, May 8th.
RTÉ lyric fm will visit Donegal as part of their new stream …
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8 years ago
Hooray! Summer sunshine here to stay
Today’s (Wednesday) temperatures are set to reach highs of 17 degrees and it will be another dry and cloud-free day.
The good weather is forecast to stay here until the …
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8 years ago
Exceptional student Joanne wins global Medal for Excellence
Joanne McKenna from Glenfinn has received global recognition for her achievements in completing the Software Tester Application programme run by Donegal ETB’s Training Centre in Ballyraine, Letterkenny.
Joanne has …
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8 years ago
Coffee with a View: Our favourite mobile cafes in Donegal
When we’re out and about exploring Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way there is usually a need for a pit-stop for coffee. Thankfully there has been a burst of cute mobile cafes …
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8 years ago
New BUMBLEance comes to the rescue for first Donegal baby
Nine-month-old Oisin Boyle from Glenties was the first special ‘King Bee’ from the county to be taken on the Children’s Ambulance Service. Little Oisin, who has a brain disorder, travelled …
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8 years ago
Watch: Singer Chanele McGuinness features in tear-jerking Pampers advert
The Ballyshannon singer-songwriter sings a beautiful version of ‘Coming Home’ to mark the much-anticipated homecoming of babies who spent their first weeks in hospital wards.
Pampers have launched their smallest nappy …
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8 years ago
Anne’s amazing plans to show that bald is beautiful
Anne Harkin is a local woman who has adopted a new nickname for a new project – MsAmazebald. She has been living with alopecia for more than 20 years, and …
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8 years ago
The Happy Camper is back… and they’ve got flipping great news
The new mobile cafe was renovated and kitted out in less than two weeks and will be on it’s merry way to Glenveagh National Park very soon.
The cafe, owned …
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8 years ago
You won’t believe how much is in the goody bag of this Beauty Masterclass
Lough Eske Castle Hotel, a Solís Hotel & Spa, have exclusively revealed the contents of a luxury gift bag they are giving to guests at next week’s Beauty Masterclass. If you …
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8 years ago
Ingenious design by Donegal student takes Junk Kouture 2017 title
There were tears of joy in the 3Arena last night as ‘Engimatic’ emerged as the victor of Bank of Ireland Junk Kouture 2017 at the seventh annual final.
‘Engimatic’ from Scoil Mhuire …
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8 years ago
Female Entrepreneurs: Fancy a share of this €750,000 start-up fund?
Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available to a maximum of 15 successful female applicants with early stage start-up companies.
Did you know that last year, one in three …
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8 years ago
Say YES to a Hayley Paige dress at this exclusive McElhinneys event
On the 13th May, New York based designer Hayley Paige will display her eccentric and whimsical wedding dress collection in the beautiful surroundings of McElhinneys Bridal Rooms.
The full …
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8 years ago
Letterkenny AC senior women swap bronze medals for silver!
Athletes Nakita Burke, Annmarie McGlynn and Noeleen Scanlan finished third in their event at the highly prestigious Irish Life Health National Road Relay Championships in Raheny, Dublin on Sunday.
However, in an unprecedented turn …
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8 years ago
Donegal girls to rediscover the fun of fitness at new roadshow
The Donegal Youth Council will launch their Sports Recognition for Girls Roadshow in the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny on Wednesday 26th April.
The Roadshow will continue throughout the month …
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8 years ago
Donegal women speak up for Poetry Day Ireland
The monthly North West Words event is going to feature two local writers who have the unique opportunity to give readings on Thursday 27th April – Poetry Day Ireland.
The Donegal …
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8 years ago
Watch: Wonderwoman Nikki Bradley descends Slieve League to outrageously beautiful beach
Drone footage by fellow adventurer Iain Miller shows how dramatically beautiful and dangerous these cliffs can be, but Nikki Bradley moves quickly down the hill with no hesitations.
Slieve League …
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8 years ago
You look familiar! Curious coincidences spotted at Donegal weddings
Fergal photographed two pairs of newlyweds in Donegal last week and quickly realised the bridal parties were very familiar – he had photographed both brides’ parents many years ago!
8 years ago
Dancer Megan plans country night in memory of her wonderful aunt Winnie
Winne McCauley was a much-loved Donegal woman who passed away before Christmas 2016. Through her life, she had a great impact on two communities in Ray, Falcarragh and Aranmore island, …
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8 years ago
April snow showers to hit Donegal
The latest report from Met Eireann shows that heavy showers are on the way for Donegal this Monday. Those showers will turn wintry in places tonight as sleet and snow …
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8 years ago
Be one of the 1,000 to make a difference at the Womens Mini-Marathon
This is your chance to join a merry troupe of 1,000 ladies taking part in the One in 1,000 campaign ̶ see www.onein1000.ie.
The mini-marathon takes place over a 10K …
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8 years ago
How The Henry Girls have changed the Earagail Arts Festival
Originally due to open on 7th July 2017, Earagail Arts Festival has extended its dates to run from 4th to 23rd July 2017 to include a rare residency by the …
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8 years ago
Sister group The Henry Girls join The Late Late Show line-up
Sister Karen, Lorna and Joleen McLaughlin from Malin, Donegal, are set to make a very special performance on The Late Late Show tonight.
Host Ryan Tubridy will be welcoming the …
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8 years ago
Could your family be the next Team Ryan? Apply now!
RTE are once again searching for the fittest, fastest and strongest families to enter Ireland’s most exciting and extreme fitness competition.
Ireland’s Fittest Family is returning to our screens later …
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8 years ago
Can you believe how beautiful Bundoran looks in this travel video?
The team at travel website Ireland Experience visited the coastal town in the summer of 2015 and have brought the footage together to create the stunning film.
Amazing views of the …
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8 years ago
They’re here! Penneys stock up on Chip cup purses
The new release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has led to an incredible demand for themed homeware, with Penneys leading the way on the craze.
The adorable Chip cups …
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8 years ago
Style Study – Faye Dinsmore
Faye Dinsmore has had a dramatic change in her personal style selections since her new arrival last year. The Ballintra native is known as one of Ireland’s top models and …
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8 years ago
End of an era as famous Donegal shop announces closure
The Donegal knitwear shop is steeped in tradition after more than a century of welcoming locals and tourists in the heart of the town.
Owners Marie and Connell Kennedy announced …
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8 years ago
Stir up new connections at the Donegal Woman in Business Coffee Morning
The Donegal Woman in Business Network will be holding a networking coffee morning next Wednesday, 26th April for all women with an interest in business.
Everyone is invited to meet …
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8 years ago
Heartbroken family searches for dad’s beloved ring from late wife
An elderly man was shocked and heartbroken this week to discover he had lost a Claddagh ring of huge sentimental value in Letterkenny.
The ring was a much-loved gift from …
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8 years ago
Rocky road ahead for The Happy Camper team
Maria and Jane McCormack’s quirky pancake and coffee van was destroyed in a freak accident last Saturday at Glenveagh. The campervan rolled into the bog and was unable to be …
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8 years ago
Young stars sought for the northwest premiere of The Phantom of the Opera
DYMT are delighted to announce that their first production will be ‘Phantom of the Opera’.
The North West premiere of this longest running Broadway musical will be staged in …
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8 years ago
Betty Holmes’ pride as beauty blooms at forgotten graveyard
Betty Holmes’ dream to honour the memory of more than 1,000 people has been achieved and will culminate in a special event this weekend.
A simple service to remember the …
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8 years ago
Inspirational Donegal woman Mary Neidí to be celebrated at Éigse Uladh
Éigse Uladh is an annual Irish language event which takes place in Gaoth Dobhair each spring for the last 48 years. It is a forum for discussion and celebration and …
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8 years ago
Why Daniel and Majella’s Donegal visit was so special to us
The couple will be spending a night at The Glen House in Clonmany and experiencing the Inishowen area as they’ve never done before.
Daniel and Majella’s stay at the award-winning …
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8 years ago
There’s a #HappyCamper in everyone! Cafe owners receive kind donation
Maria and Jane McCormack, the owners of The Happy Camper, are experiencing an incredible outpouring of kindness ever since their popular mobile cafe was destroyed.
The iconic campervan rolled into the …
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