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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8 years ago
Donegal bride gifted with unique mode of transport from doting dad!
Elaine McKean and Roger Crown were married at Ballylennon Presbyterian Church Co. Donegal this weekend – and their mode of transport was one of the biggest talking points of the …
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8 years ago
New women in farming group enjoys great growth
The North West Women in Farming group was founded following the set up of similar groups around the country such as South-East Women in Farming and West Women in Farming. …
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8 years ago
Watch: Emotional documentary follows The Cancer Journey of Donegal natives
Turas na hAilse – The Cancer Journey airs this Wednesday, 19th April at 8.30pm on TG4. The documentary follows a group of people from Donegal who have been brought together …
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8 years ago
Will you be a Superhero for Special Olympics Ireland?
This year’s theme is ‘Currently Seeking Superheroes’ with the goal of recruiting volunteers to help on the day and inspiring the wider community to give what they can.
Special Olympics …
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8 years ago
Walk through the woods as dawn breaks for Darkness Into Light 2017
Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light (DIL) annual fundraising and awareness event is set to take place this year on May 6th 2017. This year, there will have roughly 150 …
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8 years ago
“She was so happy” – remembering Danielle a month on
The young tourist was murdered in the Goa region of India on March 14th. Danielle had been celebrating the Holi Festival when her life was tragically cut short.
The month’s mind mass …
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8 years ago
Top chefs clash in charity cook-off
The live celebrity chef cook-off in Redcastle Oceanfront Hotel takes place this 27th April at 8pm.
Guests will arrive to a glass of bubbly, overlooking Lough Foyle and watch the masters …
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8 years ago
Donegal mother looks forward to a happy future after transplant from husband
Organ donation has been a huge part of the lives of Fiona Black (nee Kelly) and her family. Out of 18 siblings, six of them have had kidney transplants, as …
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8 years ago
Donegal couple open up about stillbirth in emotional film
Saol Gearr – Short Lives is a documentary about the journey of parents and families through stillbirth and the work of the charity Féileacáin.
Charlotte and Bernard McCauley’s baby girl …
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8 years ago
Why our wedding was a special celebration of life
Patrick Eustace, 31, married Letterkenny woman Aine Doherty in a beautiful wedding in Dubrovnik in Croatia last July. This day was a celebration of love and life as the couple …
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8 years ago
Competition winners revealed: Go To Sleep You Little BLEEP!
To celebrate the release of Lifford native and Goodnight Nurse Emma Pollard’s book Go To Sleep You Little BLEEP!, we have three copies to give away to readers.
Congratulations to the lucky winners: …
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8 years ago
Exclusive: I didn’t find love on First Dates, but I found a brand new life
Buncrana native Joanne Cullen was paired with talkative Dubliner Max in last weeks’ show and conversation flowed easily over dinner. The pair seemed to hit it off and decided to …
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8 years ago
This Donegal hotel has been named on the ultimate travel bucket list
Lough Eske Castle was placed 8th in the Top ‘50 bucket list hotels that will take your breath away‘ on the trivago.co.uk magazine this week. The luxurious 5 Star residence is …
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8 years ago
These ‘Pass the Parcel’ app creators are onto a winner
The new Scattr app has been buzzing with popularity in Derry recently as users get the chance to win prizes from local businesses every day.
The five-strong business team, aged 21-24, have had …
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8 years ago
Events: Lessons in glitz and glam at Colaiste Ailigh Strictly
Coláiste Ailigh celebrated in style on Saturday night as they presented their Strictly Come Dancing to a packed house. Almost 600 attended the event in the Mount Errigal Hotel which …
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8 years ago
Pictures: Rundonegal Women’s 5K brings pink power to the Finn Valley
The RunDonegal Women’s 5K aimed to raise vital funds for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund was established in honour of Glencolmcille …
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8 years ago
Natural goodness for our skin direct from Donegal
When you take something back from a holiday destination or important place, there is always something more special about it.
Shivon Soap was created around that idea, and with natural …
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8 years ago
How you can help brave women Look Good and Feel Better
The charity project held a hugely successful campaign to call on makeup artists, beauticians and massage therapists in Donegal to donate just a few hours a year to give special …
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8 years ago
Kelly Ann preps for an Oriental cook-off to win Chef of the Year
Kelly Ann Brogan (20), a 2nd year student at LYIT School of Tourism, Killybegs has been selected as a national finalist in the Wing Yip Oriental Chef of the Year 2017 …
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8 years ago
Watch: LYIT Fashion students’ designs impress on the catwalk
The Galway Fashion Week event is one of the most prestigious awards sought by designers all over Ireland. The Donegal students missed out on the prize of Student Designer of …
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8 years ago
Browsing for a new brow product?
Enhancing our brows has become a daily ritual for so many of us, and we couldn’t imagine leaving the house without filling them in these days.
It’s strange to think …
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8 years ago
Katie’s career takes off after a whirlwind week
Katie McGloin, aged 16, was yesterday named as the winner of the Foróige Young Entrepreneur of the Year award of 2017. On top of the accolade this week, she had …
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8 years ago
Sweet success! Cupcake Fantasy Fashion show raises €6,000 for charity
The Cup Cake Fantasy Charity Fashion Show in Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel on Sunday March 5th was a colourful mixture of style and sweetness as guests enjoyed baked delights …
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8 years ago
Amazing Alana gave it her all to help Haiti
St Patrick’s Day was the defining day for Buncrana native Alana Mc Conalogue as she got into the ring to show her strength in a white collar boxing match. Alana is …
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8 years ago
Donegal woman Joanne chats her way to a match on First Dates
Joanne’s friendly and outgoing nature entertained 32-year-old Max so much that they agreed to meet again. The date, which aired on RTE2 tonight, was a success despite an initial hiccup …
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8 years ago
Sneak preview: Coláiste Ailigh ‘Strictly’ couples revealed
Coláiste Ailigh will present an evening of glittering entertainment this Saturday night in The Mount Errigal Hotel at 8pm. Strictly Come Dancing is being organised by the staff and Parents Association …
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8 years ago
REVEALED: Donegal teens just want to have fun
The newly-launched Reveal The Teen report by three students has shown that young people across the county are calling out for local businesses to bring in events and promotions to …
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