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The harrowing experiences of women with endometriosis were shared at a public meeting in Donegal this week.

The chronic disease affects one in ten women in Ireland, yet there is …
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There is a profound sadness across Donegal today after the passing of Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest citizen.

The Castlefinn woman passed peacefully at her home yesterday, aged 109.

Born in …
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An Endometriosis awareness event will take place in Ballybofey this Thursday 20th March to mark Endometriosis Awareness Month.

The Sinn Féin-led event will feature Senator Maria McCormack from Laois and Donegal …
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The launch of a new Swilly Sisters’ Shed was a huge success this week, with nearly 70 attendees gathering in Rathmullan.

The new shed invites women aged 18 and over …
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The Circular Dress Collaborative in Letterkenny is set to host a unique celebration of sustainable fashion and traditional Irish music this weekend.

The Faisin and Seisiún event, timed perfectly to …
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The annual International Women’s Day event by the Donegal Women in Business Network was a huge success on Thursday, drawing over 120 attendees.

Under the theme “Fit For Business,” the …
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The Committee of the North West Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny are thrilled to announce that over €6,000 has been raised for breast cancer support and research thanks to the …
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Prepare for a roaring good time at a 1920s Murder Mystery Dining Experience with West End performers at the Silver Tassie Hotel this March!

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An Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Niamh Kennedy, has enlisted the talents of two of Donegal’s most iconic performers – Moya Brennan of Clannad and Mairéad Ní …
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A new ‘shed’ community is set to launch in Rathmullan next week for local women to meet and make friendships.

The Swilly Sisters’ Shed will be an open group for …
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A free talk on Iníon Dubh – The ‘Dark Daughter’ of Tír Chonaill – will take place at Donegal Castle this Saturday for International Women’s Day.

Lady Finola MacDonnell (c. …
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Donegal Women’s Centre has announced an exciting opportunity for experienced facilitators to join a panel for upcoming community focused programmes aimed at empowering women in Donegal.

The organisation is seeking …
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Highland Radio CEO and Breast Cancer Survivor, Fionnuala Rabbitt is calling on the Donegal community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes …
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The HSE has successfully recruited a Consultant Breast Surgeon to take on the role of the outgoing surgeon, Mr Manvydas Varzgalis.

Dr Varzgalis is resigning from his post to take …
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A Donegal mum who was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant will brave a head shave in support of children in her community.

Sara McGlinchey (née Nairn) from Ramelton was 34 …
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Downings man Eric Roberts has reeled in the title of Ireland’s Best Social Media Star for 2025.

Eric, who has more than 1.1million followers on TikTok …
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Donegal Women’s Centre is celebrating 35 years of commitment to improving the lives of women in Donegal.

Established by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Centre was born out …
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The heartbroken family of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin have said justice has “finally been achieved”.

Danielle was raped and killed in India just two weeks after arriving there in 2017.

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A Moville woman who lost her husband and two children in a tragic road incident says her late family will keep her going as she climbs Mount Kilimanjaro.

Geraldine Mullan’s …
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A Letterkenny-based Slimming World consultant, driven by her own personal experience, has inspired members across Donegal to raise €822.36 for Ronald McDonald House.

December was not only a month …
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Donegal woman Annemarie Ní Churreáin has been named by the Arts Council as UCD’s Writer in Residence for 2025.

Ní Churreáin hails from Cloich Cheann Fhaola.

She has published three …
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There was a fantastic turnout for the launch of Jacinta Callaghan’s first solo art exhibition at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Saturday last.

Jacinta, a well-known artist and hairdresser …
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Donegal Women’s Centre in Letterkenny has launched a unique arts programme for women who are either in or at risk of entering the court system.

The ‘creative reset’ is focused …
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The talented Kerrykeel artist, Jacinta Callaghan, is thrilled to announce the opening of her first solo art exhibition, titled ’A Journey Through Landscapes – Memories of Donegal’.

The exhibition …
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Jenna McMonagle, whose sister Jasmine was tragically killed six years ago, is calling for increased action to address femicide in Ireland.

Mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle was strangled with a rope and …
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Special celebrations are underway this New Year’s Eve as Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest known citizen, marks her 109th birthday.

The remarkable Castlefinn centenarian will be ‘Queen Bee’ for the day …
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A Letterkenny-based women’s wellness and fitness coach is giving back to her new community by hosting a series of fundraisers for Donegal Domestic Violence Services (DDVS).

Brianne McNamara from Canada, …
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Circular Dress Collaborative, Letterkenny, is thrilled to announce the addition of vinyls of all genres to its sustainable clothing hub!

Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, opened in …
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Women’s Collective Ireland – Donegal, a grassroots community development project, is calling on the women of Donegal to share their voices and perspectives by participating in an important survey.

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The North West Breast Cancer Ball committee is delighted to announce that this Friday’s celebration is another sell-out success!

Hundreds of people are getting ready for a fabulous night out …
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#BuyDonegal is set to make a triumphant return in 2024, once again shining a spotlight on the incredible businesses of Donegal! This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for local businesses …
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North West aromatherapy specialists ‘I AM SELF-CARE’ will offer shoppers the chance to give the gift of improved wellbeing this Christmas when they showcase their product range at …
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Mountcharles woman Amanda O’Donnell will be appearing in a new documentary series on life in Ireland’s largest female prison.

A Prison Officer for over 16 years, Amanda approaches her work …
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“My name is Sally Duddy. I am a survivor.”

Those are the powerful words used by a Co Donegal woman has bravely faced her abuser in court telling him she …
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Cathy Kelly from Carndonagh has been awarded the title of Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year.

Cathy is mum to four amazing children including Timothy (10) who has hydrocephalus and a …
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National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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Familiar faces from Donegal’s fashion, sport and showbiz scene were out last night to celebrate Nathan Carter’s brand-new venture Carter Clothing.

Ballybofey Boxer Jason Quigley, Lisa McHugh, Dancing with the …
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Donegal’s Caitriona Coyle has been shortlisted for a Carousel Aware Prize for Independently Published Authors.

Caitriona’s second novel ‘Gracie’ is shortlisted in the Fiction category of the awards, which showcases …
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Fianna Fáil have surprised many by announcing a third election candidate for Donegal.

The party has confirmed that Claudia Kennedy has been selected to contest the Donegal Constituency for the …
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Gardaí have commended the remarkable bravery of a woman who waived her right to anonymity after her husband was jailed for eight years for rape and coercive control.

Sergio Correia …
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UPDATE: The unveiling of the plaque at Lower Main Street was due to take place last Sunday but was cancelled due to Storm Ashley.

Letterkenny Community Heritage Group will now …
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Doctor Sinead Hanley has been announced as the special medical guest at this year’s North West Breast Cancer Ball.

The much-anticipated event returns to the Silver Tassie Hotel on Friday …
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As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McCafferty’s Bar in Lettermacaward is turning pink to raise funds for the Breast Centre North West.

The bar is hosting a …
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Sarah Jessica Parker stunned organisers of a Donegal Town fundraiser by donating not one, but three pairs of designer shoes!

The actress is giving a stylish boost to the ‘Say …
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The North West Breast Cancer Ball is set to return on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny.

This glamorous event, supporting the Breast Centre …
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It is all systems go for this year’s Literary Festival, now in its ninth year in the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter.

Donnan Harvey states this year’s event – which will run …
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Marina Porter, Manager of the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre, has announced she is stepping away from the role after 9 years.

Ms Porter’s resignation was announced by the centre on …
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Newly appointed Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley didn’t take the traditional route into politics.

The disability campaigner received the Taoiseach’s appointment to the Seanad as a voice for others in Ireland.

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The Central Hotel and The Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town are providing dazzling entertainment this Christmas with a host of party nights.

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