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Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business 2 years ago

Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business

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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ is celebrating one year in business this Sunday April 2nd.

Everyone is invited to come along from 4pm and enjoy live music, food offers and …
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Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford 2 years ago

Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford

A new arts and crafts studio, 1st House, recently welcomed its first customers in the former AIB Bank on Main Street, Milford.  

1st House has been opened by …
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Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece 2 years ago

Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece

A film co-produced by Donegal woman Sheila Friel has been presented with the much-coveted Audience Award at Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival in Greece. 

Shiela Friel from Creeslough is the …
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Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week! 2 years ago

Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week!

Women of all ages from various parts of Donegal took part in fun outdoor events held locally by Donegal Sports Partnership to mark ‘Women in Sport Week’.

A group of …
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‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal 2 years ago

‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal

A major event for people affected by cancer is taking place in Donegal this May to raise awareness of local supports and to raise funds for local charities.

‘Let’s talk …
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Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’ 2 years ago

Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’

Clonmany woman Roseena Doherty Toner is urging the people of Donegal to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fundraiser. 

Roseena, who was diagnosed …
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Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal 2 years ago

Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal

Can You Help Strengthen the Bones of Donegal?

The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) is delighted to announce its upcoming seminar in Donegal on April 14 and is encouraging its members, …
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Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day 2 years ago

Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day

Women took the lead on Donegal County Council proceedings today as part of a unique initiative to show what local politics could look like if women held as …
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Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style 2 years ago

Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style

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Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan was out and about in Downings on Saturday, meeting locals and looking dapper in Donegal tweed.

The Irish actor, best known for playing the iconic role …
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Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman 2 years ago

Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman

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The Donegal Town community made a ‘song and dance’ about their newest centenarian as Mrs Pat Cox marked her 100th birthday.

Mrs Cox, of St. Joseph’s Ave, got a musical …
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Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week 2 years ago

Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week

Women in Donegal are being invited to get outdoors and try something new this week during a series of exciting events in beautiful parts of the county.

A “sunrise dip …
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Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable! 2 years ago

Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable!

Have you heard about Penneys’ sewing workshops? The fast-fashion giant is rolling out classes in stores where shoppers can learn how to mend their own clothes, and make them last …
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Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project 2 years ago

Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project

A Donegal nurse who co-led a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society …
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Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics 2 years ago

Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics

“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at decision making tables” – that’s according to former Tánaiste Mary …
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The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide 2 years ago

The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide

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The Olde Glen Bar is celebrating being added to the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland.

Michelin inspectors have revealed that the rural Donegal pub was one of …
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Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women 2 years ago

Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women

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Is there an amazing Inishowen woman who has made a positive impact on your life?

Why not give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a special day …
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Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes! 2 years ago

Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes!

Irish actor Paul Mescal was left a little flustered by some ‘Donegal Irish’ at the BAFTAs, but he rose to the challenge with the support of TG4 presenter Caitlín Nic …
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Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience 2 years ago

Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience

Harvey’s Point in Donegal is hosting a special wine and food pairing event this week with renowned Italian winery, Zenato.

Guests will enjoy the finest food and wine pairings during …
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Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes! 2 years ago

Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes!

A young Donegal woman is paving the way in construction and inspiring others to follow her lead.

Megan Ruddy, aged 23, has had an eventful year of training as an …
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Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s 2 years ago

Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s

Letterkenny fitness instructor Ciara McVeigh-Lunn is launching a new over-50s exercise programme spearheaded by Donegal Sports Partnership and supported by the HSE.

‘Move 2 The Beat’ is a six-week programme …
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Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal 2 years ago

Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal

A day of inspiration and fun is promised at the ‘Finding Your Fabulous Live Event’ on Saturday 25th February at Harvey’s Point Donegal.

Hosted by award-winning interior designer and mindset …
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Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style 2 years ago

Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style

Photoshoot in collaboration with McElhinneys.com. Styling by Sarah Scott. Photography by Clive O Donohoe. Hair and Makeup by G&G Letterkenny.

As a recent amputee, Nikki Bradley’s journey of self-acceptance is …
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Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors 2 years ago

Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors

A seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, Senator Eileen Flynn and Dr Edel …
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Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year! 2 years ago

Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year!

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St. Mary’s GAA Club, Convoy, is hosting an unmissable draw to raise funds for the redevelopment of their pitch and clubhouse.

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Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors 2 years ago

Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors

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A Donegal woman and her daughter have spoken of their shock at the limits of the Government’s redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors.

Esther Doherty from Convoy gave …
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Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity 2 years ago

Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity

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A kind Kerrykeel couple have managed to raise more than €10,000 for charity with their spectacular Christmas lights display.

Michael and Mary Whoriskey brightened up Christmas for us all with …
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National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight 2 years ago

National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight.

Women make up less than one third of people working on farms in Ireland today. 

Just …
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Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal 2 years ago

Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal

The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group are hosting their first cross border event in Buncrana this Friday ahead of World Cancer Day.

The information event takes place in The Inishowen …
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Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember 2 years ago

Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember

Families left devastated by the Creeslough tragedy were tonight given the chance to thank those who fought bravely to save their loved ones at an emotional concert of hope.

Ten …
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Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards 2 years ago

Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards

A number of wedding suppliers from across Donegal have been crowned winners of The 5th Irish Wedding Awards 2023.

The 2023 Awards recognised exceptional specialists and suppliers that go above and …
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Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council 2 years ago

Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council

Donegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will be reversed to have a female majority representing the county.


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Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid 2 years ago

Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid

Three members of Donegal’s Celtic-folk supergroup T with the Maggies will be making a special appearance at a musical celebration of St Brigid this weekend.

This Sunday, TG4 will air …
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Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland 2 years ago

Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland

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Donegal Rose Katie McAteer and Special Olympics Ireland are calling on swimming enthusiasts to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ this February 18th by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year!

Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place …
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Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients 2 years ago

Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients

Breast cancer survivor Majella O’Donnell has been named as a Global Hero of Hope for Relay For Life Donegal.

Majella is a long-time supporter of the Relay for Life fundraising …
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Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars 2 years ago

Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars

Ireland has secured a record 14 nominations for this year’s Oscars.

The Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailín Ciúin, Aftersun and An Irish Goodbye have all gained Academy Award nods.

The …
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Women to be celebrated in Bundoran on St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend 2 years ago

Women to be celebrated in Bundoran on St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend

A brand-new festival, Féile na mBan, celebrating women in Art, History, Literature, Music and more will take place in Bundoran over the weekend of February 3rd to 6th.

Capitalising on the new St …
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Cinema release date confirmed for Donegal-set film, God’s Creatures 2 years ago

Cinema release date confirmed for Donegal-set film, God’s Creatures

New drama ‘God’s Creatures’ starring Paul Mescal and Emily Watson, which was filmed in Donegal, is to be released in Irish cinemas this March.

The critically acclaimed film was shot …
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Donegal fashion students add creative flair to Junk Kouture World final trophies 2 years ago

Donegal fashion students add creative flair to Junk Kouture World final trophies

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) fashion students are in the world spotlight this week for their creative work on the awards presented at the world finals of Junk Kouture in Abu …
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New Year New Me! Makeup courses launch this week at G&G Letterkenny 2 years ago

New Year New Me! Makeup courses launch this week at G&G Letterkenny

The hugely popular G&G salon team in Letterkenny want to pass on their beauty secrets, and you can learn from the best at their exciting new year makeup courses.

Launching …
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Rising Country star Chelsea Evans to celebrate debut album with big bash at the Shandon 2 years ago

Rising Country star Chelsea Evans to celebrate debut album with big bash at the Shandon

Up-and-coming Country star Chelsea Evans is about to make the biggest step in her career yet.

The 18-year-old Dunfanaghy girl is building up to the exciting launch of her debut …
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Letterkenny’s Leila Jane competing to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2 years ago

Letterkenny’s Leila Jane competing to represent Ireland at Eurovision

A Letterkenny artist is hoping to celebrate the feminine spirit on the Eurovision stage this summer as she competes to represent Ireland.

Leila Jane Keeney, a native of the Cathedral …
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Netflix ‘Glow Up’ appearance opens doors for Donegal makeup artist 2 years ago

Netflix ‘Glow Up’ appearance opens doors for Donegal makeup artist

A talented makeup artist from Letterkenny is having a brush with fame as he appears in a popular TV competition.

Kris Cannon is one of the creative contestants appearing on …
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Donegal student to feature in new TV series 2 years ago

Donegal student to feature in new TV series

Gaoth Dobhair woman Clodagh Ní Ghallchóir will feature in the new TG4 series, Céim Chun Cinn.

The series spends an academic year with four Irish students to give a unique …
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Donegal singer among Ireland’s Eurovision hopefuls 2 years ago

Donegal singer among Ireland’s Eurovision hopefuls

We could be seeing the return of a Donegal man to the Eurovision stage this year, as Donegal singer-songwriter ADGY has been selected as one of six acts to battle …
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Pals brave a plunge for Women’s Aid on Nollaig na mBan 2 years ago

Pals brave a plunge for Women’s Aid on Nollaig na mBan

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People from Donegal were among the thousands who took part in a cold swim fundraiser for Women’s Aid yesterday.

The Nollaig na mBan fundraiser had over 1,900 people signing up …
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Donegal girl among singletons of new series of First Dates Ireland 2 years ago

Donegal girl among singletons of new series of First Dates Ireland

A young Donegal car fanatic is hoping to accelerate her love life on RTE 2’s First Dates Ireland.

Sorcha Little, aged 25, will appear on the first episode of the …
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Letterkenny woman reads at Papal funeral 2 years ago

Letterkenny woman reads at Papal funeral

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A Letterkenny woman has had the honour of reading to a global audience at the Requiem Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict.

Mary Maguire of the Raphoe Diocese proclaimed the second …
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Ruby rings in the New Year with 107 reasons to celebrate! 2 years ago

Ruby rings in the New Year with 107 reasons to celebrate!

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Donegal’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce rang in the New Year in style yesterday with cake, presents, and a surprise call from her favourite celebrities, Daniel and Majella O’Donnell.

Remarkable Ruby, …
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Donegal artists celebrating Women’s Christmas with special concert at Ards 2 years ago

Donegal artists celebrating Women’s Christmas with special concert at Ards

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Many of Donegal’s best-known female musicians and poets will be coming together this January 6th for Nollaig na mBan.

The Wild Atlantic Women and friends will perform their annual concert …
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An Chúirt to host three-day January Wedding Showcase 2 years ago

An Chúirt to host three-day January Wedding Showcase

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Did you get engaged this Christmas? If so the An Chúirt 3-Day Wedding Showcase taking place on January 2nd, 3rd & 4th is the perfect place to start your planning.

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