6 years ago
Derry Girls go to prom: Seven best bits from another cracker
The penultimate episode of this series of Derry Girls was another ‘cracker’, as Orla would say.
The famous five getting ready for prom, struggling with dates and school dramas caused a …
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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
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
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
‘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
‘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
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
Derry Girls and Take That joining forces for tonight’s episode
Last week Derry Girls fans were gifted to a Spotify series of hits from the show, but the music is going to be mega tonight as tributes to Take That …
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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
The Derry Girls have their own playlists we’re buzzing off them already
Episode two of the new Derry Girls series was another great night’s craic.
We loved the badass Ms De Brún, the Christmas cupboard raid and the return of Uncle Collum …
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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
Nikki Bradley joining Late Late Show line-up
Letterkenny’s Nikki Bradley is joining Ryan Tubridy tonight for an open talk about overcoming challenges.
After surviving cancer as a teen, Nikki went on to become an adaptive adventurer and motivational …
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6 years ago
Will this Donegal man play the hero in a First Dates love story?
Letterkenny engineer Conor Downey is set to feature on First Dates Ireland tonight (Thursday).
Conor is a self-confessed Batman and animation fanatic who is on the lookout for a match …
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6 years ago
Five class moments from the return of Derry Girls
Amidst the Brexit crisis and endless talk about the border, there’s been one thing that’s bringing everyone together, and that’s Derry Girls.
The Channel4 comedy was back on our screens …
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6 years ago
Competition hots up for Donegal star Ailish McBride
The heat is about to be turned up for Donegal singer Ailish McBride as the elimination rounds begin on TG4’s Glor Tire music contest.
The 19-year-old Creeslough native is one …
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6 years ago
The new Derry Girls is just days away, but the previews are already cracker
Set your reminders for Tuesday 5th March at 9.15pm for the return of the 90’s gang to Channel 4.
The new episodes are set to be bigger and bolder, with the …
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6 years ago
No rural romance for Annah on First Dates
The popular 20-year-old student from Malin was on the hunt for a farmer on the RTE dating show. Things were looking good when she was paired with shy Daniel (23) …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman brings her search for a farmer to First Dates Ireland!
RTÉ 2 dating show First Dates has been lacking some famous Donegal charm this series, but things will change tonight when local student Annah tries her luck in the romantic …
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6 years ago
Teresa enjoys a terrific win on Winning Streak
Teresa Shiels, who is a popular receptionist in a local GP surgery, had a full team of supporters for her appearance on the RTE gameshow on Saturday.
Amazingly, just as Teresa …
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6 years ago
Amazing Amybeth wins Outstanding Performance ACTRA award
Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty has scooped her first award for her lead role in Netflix’s Anne with an E.
The seventeen-year-old star was honoured as the best Female for an Outstanding …
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6 years ago
We finally have the release date of Derry Girls Series 2
Derry Girls series two is one of the most hotly-anticipated shows of the year, particularly in the north west, where we can’t get enough of the quick wit and antics …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny woman set to continue Donegal’s winning streak!
Letterkenny woman Teresa Shiels has been revealed among the next five lucky guests – right after a Killygordan man had his own success on the show.
Gerard Muldoon from the …
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6 years ago
Father Ted’s Ardal O’Hanlon is about to be the new fella on Derry Girls
Irish comedian and actor Ardal O’Hanlon has been revealed as a guest star in series two of Derry Girls.
O’Hanlon, who is best known as Dougal from Father Ted, is …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s Lucy Lashes to turn on the charm for Ireland’s Got Talent
Lucy Lashes, aka John Campbell, aged 28, is a talented singer who plans to serve the judges more than just looks in Saturday’s edition of the variety show on Virgin Media …
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6 years ago
Stall the ball! The Derry Girls series two trailer is here
Excitement for Derry Girls season two almost peaked today after a new trailer release from Channel 4.
The hit comedy set in 1990s Derry is expected to be back on our …
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6 years ago
Derry Girls scoop ‘Best Comedy’ Broadcast Award
Our favourite Derry Girls were crowned Best Comedy at the 2019 UK Broadcast Awards.
This is just one more accolade for the hit Channel 4 series, which has previously won …
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6 years ago
Single? Would you ‘love’ to be on the Late Late? Here’s your chance!
Love will be in the air again this weekend with the return of the *ahem* romantic episode which will play host to over 200 singletons.
They are looking for fun …
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6 years ago
Ailish McBride is singing for success on Glór Tíre
Talented singer Ailish McBride is calling on Donegal to support her on a thrilling journey through Ireland’s biggest country music talent show.
The 19-year-old student is one of six finalists in …
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6 years ago
Collum sisters take home €25,000 from their ‘Twinning Streak’!
There’ll be big celebrations in the Corner Bar Falcarragh today as ‘t-Winning’ twins Maggie and Rosie Collum return from a successful night on Winning Streak.
The identical sisters had double …
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6 years ago
A great and grim adventure awaits this Donegal actress
Donegal woman Louise Connaghan is about to embark on a national tour in a show that sees her play 40 characters and die 10 times – but who’s counting?
Louise …
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6 years ago
‘I am really glad to be back doing what I love’ – Maria follows her dream
Formally known as The Happy Camper, the well-known singer/songwriter launches her new album ‘I Choose to Love.’
Songwriting for 20 years, I Choose To Love is Maria’s first collection of …
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6 years ago
The Collum sisters are on a Twinning Streak!
A Donegal twin has been selected to appear on Winning Streak on RTE One this weekend – ten years after her identical sister appeared on the show!
Rosie and Maggie …
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6 years ago
‘Fifty Shades’ author E L James is back with a new steamy novel
The woman behind the global Fifty Shades phenomenon is about to send hearts racing again with the reveal of a new book.
E L James has just announced a brand …
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6 years ago
The Derry Girls are getting their own mural, so they are
A massive mural is being created in Derry in celebration of the hit comedy series Derry Girls.
The second season is just months away, so it’s only right that they …
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6 years ago
Limitless fun to be had at this I.D. friendly disco
The ‘No Limits’ disco is making a welcome return to Letterkenny this Friday 25th January.
The inclusive disco is a fun night out for adults with intellectual disabilities over the age …
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6 years ago
WATCH: DJs left in stitches by Donegal woman’s cheeky business name
Inishowen entrepreneur Laura Bonner received an unexpected call yesterday that has led to one of the week’s best comedy moments on radio.
BBC Radio 1 presenting duo Scott Mills and …
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6 years ago
The Henry Girls trace musical roots in upcoming TV series
The Mc Loughlin Sisters, AKA The Henry Girls, will be the focus of this Sunday’s Ceol ón Chlann on TG4 at 10.30pm.
Musicians Karen, Lorna and Joleen were nurtured musically by their Celtic roots and were …
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6 years ago
Nikki gets set to motivate on Operation Transformation
Operation Transformation is set to gain another Donegal personality this series with the arrival of Nikki Bradley as the new challenge coordinator
Nikki, who is an adaptive adventurer and motivational …
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6 years ago
Lucky Annmarie wins an amazing €52,000 on Winning Streak!
Donegal-based businesswoman Annmarie Doherty had a very fortunate start to her year after winning a whopping €52,000 on RTE’s Winning Streak.
Getting to spin the famous wheel never came into the …
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6 years ago
Ramona Nicholas’ stunning home impresses on Celebrity Home of the Year
Donegal businesswoman Ramona Nicholas revealed the stunning interiors of her Bundoran home for charity on RTE’s Celebrity Home of the Year 2018.
The joint MD of the Cara Group and …
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6 years ago
SJP rings in the New Year in ‘remote but beautiful’ Donegal
The ‘Sex and the City’ star escaped to Donegal to enjoy the holidays with her actor husband Matthew Broderick and their children.
The celebrity couple had a newly-renovated holiday …
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6 years ago
Sweet! Ariana Grande announces Irish tour date
Popstar Ariana Grande is to return to Ireland next year as part of her Sweetener World Tour.
The 25-year-old singer will play Dublin’s 3Arena on September 22nd 2019.
Tickets go …
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6 years ago
‘Queen GG’ Grainne earns Top 20 spot in Miss Universe
Donegal woman Grainne Gallanagh won a Top 20 placement at the glamorous Miss Universe pageant.
The Buncrana-born nurse also placed in the Top 5 in Europe last night.
Miss Philippines …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s finest female artists unite for hospice memorial album
The Wild Atlantic Women ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ CD project is a collection of songs donated from local artists in aid of Donegal Hospice.
The compilation also remembers a much-loved young …
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6 years ago
Superstar Cher announces first Irish concert in 15 years
The Goddess of Pop is on her way – legendary singer Cher is coming to Ireland in 2019.
Cher will play her first live show here in over 15 years …
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6 years ago
Spice Up Your Summer: The girls are coming to Dublin!
The legendary pop group have added extra dates to their much-anticipated today which will now begin in Dublin on Friday 24th May 2019.
It’s 21 years since Spice Girls last …
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6 years ago
Director Jo leads her BBC team to victory
Josephine McCusker from Letterkenny picked up a prestigious Royal Television Society Award last weekend for a ground-breaking BBC sports documentary.
‘Alan Shearer: Dementia, Football & Me’ won Best Sports Programme …
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6 years ago
Derry Girls ‘buzzing’ to be back filming in Derry
Some very well-known characters have been spotted around Derry this week as filming begins on series two of Derry Girls.
The cast, crew and series writer Lisa McGee arrived in …
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6 years ago
It’s that time of year again – the John Lewis Christmas advert is here
The much-anticipated John Lewis Christmas advert was released this morning with a sprinkling of star quality.
Titled The Boy and the Piano, the advert celebrates the life of Elton John. The singer’s …
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