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La Maison’s interior design advice clinic to support Cancer Care Centre 7 years ago

La Maison’s interior design advice clinic to support Cancer Care Centre

By  •  Interiors

‘A bright, welcoming, accessible space’ is how the new Cancer Care West Support Centre in Letterkenny has been described.

This is exactly the brief La Maison Interior Design Letterkenny had …
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Part Two: How to quickly and easily update a room! 7 years ago

Part Two: How to quickly and easily update a room!

By  •  Interiors

In this two-part series of quick, easy room updates, La Maison are addressing the most common question they get asked during consultations with their clients.

In part one, they gave …
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College Corner: A nervous culchie’s guide to Dublin Bus 7 years ago

College Corner: A nervous culchie’s guide to Dublin Bus

By  •  Life

Hi all,Ah Dublin Buses, they are both a mixture of fear and pleasure! I remember my first few experiences, my inner Culchie just wanted to click my Penneys’ finest boots …
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A Spectacular Seascape Escape 7 years ago

A Spectacular Seascape Escape

By  •  Travel

Seascape spa, adjacent to the Silver Tassie Hotel is no doubt, a little hidden gem by way of Donegal spa breaks.

With relaxation rooms, cocoons, post-treatment sorbet and bubbles and …
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Introducing – College Corner with Niamh Shields 7 years ago

Introducing – College Corner with Niamh Shields

By  •  Life

Hello and a warm welcome to the new Donegal Woman column ‘College Corner.’

Let me introduce myself, my name is Niamh Shields, a Donegal second year English and …
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WATCH: This Donegal cafe tour will make you want to take a road trip immediately 7 years ago

WATCH: This Donegal cafe tour will make you want to take a road trip immediately

Anna Farren has ventured out to enjoy cuppas in five of the most scenic spots in Donegal, and it’s giving us plenty of road trip ideas.

9ine Hostages in Manorcunningham, …
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Woman’s Words: A Clothes Cull 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: A Clothes Cull

By  •  Life

Another week, another on-the-mark Donegal Woman’s Words. This creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature for readers …
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Part One: How to quickly and easily update a room! 7 years ago

Part One: How to quickly and easily update a room!

By  •  Interiors

The most common question we get asked during consultations with our clients here in La Maison Interior Design Letterkenny, is how to update a room simply and quickly.

A feature …
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Why now is the time to dream of Christmas markets 7 years ago

Why now is the time to dream of Christmas markets

Although the summer has only drawn to a close and it appears frightfully early to even mention the word ‘Christmas’, it was this time last year that I booked flights …
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Time for Tea: Donegal’s Top 10 cutest cafes 7 years ago

Time for Tea: Donegal’s Top 10 cutest cafes

By  •  Life

Cafes and tearooms for good tea, scones and a sneaky bun have excelled of late. So much thought is put into beautiful decor and so much time goes into great …
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Safety and my car 7 years ago

Safety and my car

By  •  Motoring

As adults and parents safety is always a priority, we take necessary action and child proof our homes to avoid accidents but sometimes safety when travelling in our vehicles is …
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Top tips for updating your kitchen on a budget 7 years ago

Top tips for updating your kitchen on a budget

By  •  Interiors

If your kitchen is looking a bit tired, you don’t have to spend a fortune to give it a fresh new look.

La Maison Interior Design Letterkenny would like to …
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Events: V Spa hosts very glam 10th birthday party 7 years ago

Events: V Spa hosts very glam 10th birthday party

By  •  Life

The V Spa 10th anniversary party saw 160 guests gatherng in the beautiful ballroom of the Villa Rose Hotel for an afternoon dedicated to pampering and celebrating.

The V Spa …
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Woman’s Words: A sock’s destiny 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: A sock’s destiny

By  •  Life

Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women.

Sock struggles are a bit of a first world problem, but we’ve all had …
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Readers’ Choice: Where is the cutest cafe in Donegal? 7 years ago

Readers’ Choice: Where is the cutest cafe in Donegal?

By  •  Life

It’s time to celebrate the best places and the people who work hard to make them so special.

From excellent coffee, quirky cups and mouth-wateringly Instagram worthy cakes – we …
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There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine 7 years ago

There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine

People in the tourism, activities and culture sector can take a lot of pride in Donegal ‘The Coolest Place on the Planet’ featuring heavily in the September edition of influential …
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How La Maison refreshed Restaurant Sage 7 years ago

How La Maison refreshed Restaurant Sage

By  •  Interiors

The La Maison Interior Design team have just completed a stunning commercial interior design refurbishment of Restaurant Sage on the Port Rd in Letterkenny. Sage has been under the stewardship …
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Woman’s Words: Life is good 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Life is good

By  •  Life

The Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson. This week we are joining two ladies in the yoga studio!

Life is Good

‘Yoga …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal? 7 years ago

Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal?

Local photographer Kate Slevin shared this beautiful aerial shot of the Silver Strand Beach in July which had us lusting for more sunshine to brighten up the county.

Kate’s amazing capture of …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Bayonne Mary, Christina Gill 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Bayonne Mary, Christina Gill

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Edinburgh Mary, Sarah Meechan 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Edinburgh Mary, Sarah Meechan

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet 7 years ago

Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet

By  •  Life

Marys from past and present reunited in Dungloe at The Waterfront Hotel for a black-tie event to celebrate special moments from the festival over the years.

Festival winners and Dungloe …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty

By  •  Life

Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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Woman’s Words: What is it about visitors? 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: What is it about visitors?

By  •  Life

Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women.

We’ve all been in the same situation as this week’s tale. Nobody calls to …
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Mary’s lucky number is… 70! 7 years ago

Mary’s lucky number is… 70!

By  •  Life

Mary McGuigan from Kilultan is one of the volunteers who helped restore the WWII EIRE Sign and Navigational Number at the end of St John’s Point.

She recently celebrated her 70th …
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Woman’s Words: When the little-black-dress is a large 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: When the little-black-dress is a large

By  •  Life

Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women. Her quick snapshots of everyday events have become an enjoyable read for so many …
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A Donegal mother’s reminder of the disaster that took her ‘wee man’ 7 years ago

A Donegal mother’s reminder of the disaster that took her ‘wee man’

By  •  Life

From the heights of Ard na Meala in St Johnston, the waters of the Foyle glisten in the distance below and the scene is almost postcard perfect.

For Geraldine McDaid, …
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Woman’s Words: Be careful of the bubbles 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Be careful of the bubbles

By  •  Life

The hugely successful Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

This series will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.


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Looking for a stunning seaside stroll? Here is Donegal’s No. 1 spot 7 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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What is it about Donegal men’s accents? 7 years ago

What is it about Donegal men’s accents?

By  •  Life

A satirical Cork-based agony aunt has revealed what many women around Ireland are thinking – Donegal mens’ accents are seriously seductive.

Ask Audrey, the spoof problem page of the Irish …
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Vintage Donegal kiss sets hearts aflutter 7 years ago

Vintage Donegal kiss sets hearts aflutter

By  •  Life

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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Introducing: Woman’s Words – A Wee Donegal Weddin’ 7 years ago

Introducing: Woman’s Words – A Wee Donegal Weddin’

By  •  Life

Donegal Woman’s Words will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.

It’s a chance to take a quiet moment out and enjoy a story, poem or another …
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POLL: Vote for your favourite Donegal beach! 7 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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Like strawberries? You’ll love this fruity festival 7 years ago

Like strawberries? You’ll love this fruity festival

By  •  Life

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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The insider guide to buying a car 7 years ago

The insider guide to buying a car

By  •  Motoring

Gone are the days when only men purchased/knew anything about cars and now we see a large proportion of the customers to our showroom are women who are taking test …
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How a Donegal woman’s discovery shares a message of love across the world 7 years ago

How a Donegal woman’s discovery shares a message of love across the world

By  •  Life

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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Rule the land for a day at Doe Castle 7 years ago

Rule the land for a day at Doe Castle

By  •  Life

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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Let the sunshine in 8 years ago

Let the sunshine in

By  •  Interiors

Here at La Maison we know that our sunny days might be few and far between even during the summer so we should be embrace these fleeting moments. Sunshine is …
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The New Year’s decision that saved Olivia Bradley 8 years ago

The New Year’s decision that saved Olivia Bradley

By  •  Life

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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The 10 best carveries in Donegal for dining out with Dad 8 years ago

The 10 best carveries in Donegal for dining out with Dad

By  •  Life

by Callum Lavery

The votes are in and the results have been tallied. Over 1,000 readers voted for their favourite eatery to be number one on our list, and what …
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Donegal Woman Abroad: Taking a different road to work Down Under 8 years ago

Donegal Woman Abroad: Taking a different road to work Down Under

By  •  Travel

One of the main attractions of moving to Australia was the opportunity to do something completely different and take a break from my career. I loved teaching, a satisfying and …
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How Sinead engineers an electrifying image of women in STEM 8 years ago

How Sinead engineers an electrifying image of women in STEM

By  •  Life

The Leaving Cert this year will see a usual imbalance in the number of boys and girls studying STEM subjects – 94% of candidates studying Engineering are male, 84% of …
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Donegal Woman Abroad: The things you’ll learn while teaching in China 8 years ago

Donegal Woman Abroad: The things you’ll learn while teaching in China

By  •  Travel

Here, Lauren sends a message home from her adventures in China to describe her new life as a teacher and to share insightful tips about what she’s learned on this …
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10 tips for enduring the exams 8 years ago

10 tips for enduring the exams

By  •  Life

We want you to know that whatever happens there are lots of options available to you.  Even if you mix up your algebra with your aurals.

First things first …
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Why your work relationships fail… and how to fix it 8 years ago

Why your work relationships fail… and how to fix it

By  •  Life

Relationships end, it’s a part of life. If they break down in our personal life, we always have the option to end the relationship or at least have a break. …
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The most unlikely things one family discovered in Donegal 8 years ago

The most unlikely things one family discovered in Donegal

By  •  Life

A young family who moved to Arranmore Island on a whim are looking forward to their first summer on the island with many exciting plans.

Sam McGowan, 30, and her …
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Beauty blogger Danielle’s big dreams to be crowned the best 8 years ago

Beauty blogger Danielle’s big dreams to be crowned the best

By  •  Life

Danielle’s Stardustbelle blog has been nominated for three awards in the 2017 Irish Beauty Blog Awards.

She will be competing against Ireland’s biggest influencers in her categories – Best Design …
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