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Emotional tributes and powerful stories shared at ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event 2 years ago

Emotional tributes and powerful stories shared at ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event

A sold-out ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event has been hailed as a morning like no other as people gathered to share their journeys in aid of local charities.

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Donegal artist opens striking solo exhibition 2 years ago

Donegal artist opens striking solo exhibition

A thought-provoking new solo exhibition by Donegal-based visual artist Leanne McLaughlin has opened in the Saldanha Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree.

The captivating artworks, which explore the world of patterns, will be showcased …
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Danu Young Women’s Choir gives voice to a hidden gem 2 years ago

Danu Young Women’s Choir gives voice to a hidden gem

A trailblazing Donegal choir is preparing for one of their biggest performances yet as they give voice to a special song for the first time.

The Danu Young Women’s Choir …
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Fitness fun in memory of much-loved Donegal woman Theresa Peoples 2 years ago

Fitness fun in memory of much-loved Donegal woman Theresa Peoples

The gym crew at Evolve Health and Fitness in Ballybofey rolled back the years this week for a very entertaining fundraiser in memory of an amazing local lady.

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Events: Marvellous Mary’s belated 50th birthday in aid of Letterkenny Rehabilitation Unit 2 years ago

Events: Marvellous Mary’s belated 50th birthday in aid of Letterkenny Rehabilitation Unit

Churchill woman Mary Bradley held a party like no other last weekend as she marked her 50th birthday one year late.

The celebration in Wilkins Bar on Friday was in …
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Claire’s self-care fair to showcase what Donegal has to offer 2 years ago

Claire’s self-care fair to showcase what Donegal has to offer

A unique event launches in Letterkenny this May to shine a light on the many services in Donegal that promote positive mental health.

The ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ is being organised …
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Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner 2 years ago

Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner

Moments of sorrow and pride were shared at the Donegal Dublin Association’s Gala Ball for the 2022 Donegal Person of the Year.

‘The People of Creeslough’ were the joint recipients …
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Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball 2 years ago

Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball

FOUR hundred people gathered in Dublin last night for a poignant event honouring the strength, courage and kindness of the people of Creeslough as they received the Donegal Person of …
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Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash 2 years ago

Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash

Yesterday was a very stylish Sunday in the An Grianan Hotel as over 160 ladies turned out for Newtowncunningham makeup artist Aoife Dowds’ event.

It was an afternoon full of …
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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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Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day 2 years ago

Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day

The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building …
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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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Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen 2 years ago

Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen

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A group of brave, hard-working and caring local women of Inishowen received special recognition from their community this week.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Inishowen Development Partnership …
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Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’ 2 years ago

Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’

It isn’t very often that local amateur groups get to stage Irish premieres, but that’s what’s happening at An Grianan Theatre between Tuesday March 4th and Saturday March 11th when …
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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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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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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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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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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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Plan your dream wedding at Donegal’s biggest venue showcase of 2023 2 years ago

Plan your dream wedding at Donegal’s biggest venue showcase of 2023

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Discover your dream Wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at the Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2023 at Jackson’s Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey – this Sunday January …
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From a magnificent ruin to a luxury hotel…  Lough Eske Castle celebrates 15th anniversary 2 years ago

From a magnificent ruin to a luxury hotel… Lough Eske Castle celebrates 15th anniversary

The team at Lough Eske Castle celebrated its 15th anniversary last night with a memorable event which included special guest Packie Bonner. 

With over 100 guests attending including Donegal Mayor …
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Ukrainian people say ‘thank you’ through art 2 years ago

Ukrainian people say ‘thank you’ through art

A unique set of artworks is going on display in a free exhibition opening in Letterkenny this weekend.

The special collection of works by Ukrainian artists, both amateur and professional, comes …
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Twin Towns artists craft special event for original presents 2 years ago

Twin Towns artists craft special event for original presents

Five well-known artists from the Twin Towns are exhibiting their paintings prints and wearable art in a unique style just a week before Christmas.

Following on from their great success …
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In Pictures: Courageous Kathleen braves the shave to raise €12,000 2 years ago

In Pictures: Courageous Kathleen braves the shave to raise €12,000

Derrybeg woman Kathleen Griffin is the pride of her community after a charity head shave this afternoon.

Mum-of-three Kathleen is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and, as her chemotherapy …
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Events: Hundreds turn out in style for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 2 years ago

Events: Hundreds turn out in style for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball

The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball made a welcome return to the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny last night.

Hundreds turned out in style for the glamourous event to help raise …
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Donegal Women in Business Network Christmas lunch returns! 2 years ago

Donegal Women in Business Network Christmas lunch returns!

The Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Lunch is back after two years.

The celebratory event is often a highlight of the network’s calendar. It’s a special chance for members …
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Events: Winter wellness at Lough Eske Castle 2 years ago

Events: Winter wellness at Lough Eske Castle

Christmas is just around the corner, and the Cara Organic Beauty Spa team at Lough Eske Castle have luxury gifting all wrapped up.

An evening of ESPA wellness was held …
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Events: Magical moments as McElhinneys unveil stunning SEAsonal Christmas window 2 years ago

Events: Magical moments as McElhinneys unveil stunning SEAsonal Christmas window

McElhinneys of Ballybofey unveiled its highly anticipated Christmas window at a spectacular event last weekend.

Main street Ballybofey was packed with people young and old celebrating the start of the …
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Little ones go wild for Christmas experience at Wild Ireland – tickets out now 2 years ago

Little ones go wild for Christmas experience at Wild Ireland – tickets out now

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The ultimate ‘Wild Arctic’ Christmas experience returns to Donegal’s Wild Ireland this winter.

An animal lovers’ Lapland awaits as Santa returns with his Arctic friends for an incredible …
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Escape into art at Veronica Maguire’s new exhibition 2 years ago

Escape into art at Veronica Maguire’s new exhibition

Ballybofey-based artist Veronica Maguire is inviting us all to escape into art in her new exhibition opening this week.

Veronica will launch her newest exhibition  ‘Escape Into Art’ at the …
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Events: Amazing young people celebrate inclusion in McElhinneys book 2 years ago

Events: Amazing young people celebrate inclusion in McElhinneys book

There were smiles galore and lots of proud moments at a very special celebration for the Donegal Down Syndrome community on Sunday.

McElhinneys have officially launched their ‘See Me’ portrait …
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Events: Inspiration all around at NW Simon Community health and wellbeing afternoon 2 years ago

Events: Inspiration all around at NW Simon Community health and wellbeing afternoon

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Collette Ferguson, Development Officer would like to express her gratitude to all who supported the North West Simon Community Health, Well-being & Gratitude Event held on Sunday, 23rd October at …
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Work Remotely, Stay Connected with the Donegal Women in Business Network 2 years ago

Work Remotely, Stay Connected with the Donegal Women in Business Network

Donegal Women in Business Network, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, will host their ‘Work Remotely – Stay Connected’ event at Gteic Gaoth Dobhair at 11:30am – 1:30pm on Wednesday, …
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Family giving back to Crumlin Hospital after baby girl’s life saving procedure 2 years ago

Family giving back to Crumlin Hospital after baby girl’s life saving procedure

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A tractor run to raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital has been organised by an Inishowen family who want to give something back.

The family of little Cíara Mc Kenna …
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Special pregnancy and baby loss remembrance event to take place in Glenswilly 2 years ago

Special pregnancy and baby loss remembrance event to take place in Glenswilly

A ‘Wave of Light’ ceremony will be taking place in Glenswilly to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022.

All are welcome to join the remembrance event on Saturday 15th October …
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Inspiring and motivating event to raise support for North West Simon Community 2 years ago

Inspiring and motivating event to raise support for North West Simon Community

The North West Simon Community has announced an enjoyable evening of health, wellbeing and gratitude with inspiring speakers this October.

Taking place on Sunday 23rd October 2022 in the Villa Rose …
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Celebrity guest confirmed for Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball 2 years ago

Celebrity guest confirmed for Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball

The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball will be making a welcome return to the social scene on Friday 2nd December 2022.

This year’s Celebrity Guest is renowned RTE Television …
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Dance the night away for little TJ’s second birthday! 2 years ago

Dance the night away for little TJ’s second birthday!

Get the legwarmers out for a fun 80s disco this October in support of a special baby girl!

TJ Needham McDaid, whose mother Claire is from Drumkeen, will turn two …
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Seven Donegal families to benefit from Jack and Jill hill-climbing fundraiser 2 years ago

Seven Donegal families to benefit from Jack and Jill hill-climbing fundraiser

Every day can be an uphill challenge for Jack and Jill families and, this October, the charity is urging people to climb or walk a local hill in solidarity with …
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Time to get behind fundraising quiz for Donegal Rape Crisis Centre 2 years ago

Time to get behind fundraising quiz for Donegal Rape Crisis Centre

Have you got plans on Thursday 22nd September? Why not put your knowledge to the test at a table quiz in Arena 7 Letterkenny in aid of the Donegal Rape …
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Let’s get ready for #LoveDonegal Day 2 years ago

Let’s get ready for #LoveDonegal Day

The hugely popular #LoveDonegal campaign will return on Thursday September 8th 2022, building on the success of previous campaigns and public interest.

Last year’s campaign reached over 17 million people across …
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Don’t miss the Glenties Harvest Fair Ladies Night! 2 years ago

Don’t miss the Glenties Harvest Fair Ladies Night!

A glamorous and fun girls’ night is in store for the first ever Glenties Harvest Fair Ladies Night.

Taking place on Friday 9th September in the Highland’s Hotel, this event …
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Experience the past at unique charity shop exhibition 2 years ago

Experience the past at unique charity shop exhibition

The Irish Wheelchair Association Charity Shop in Letterkenny is launching a special ‘Selling the Past’ exhibition of donated items which have links to Donegal’s history. 

The exhibition opens this Tuesday …
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Fundraiser to honour remarkable Letterkenny woman 2 years ago

Fundraiser to honour remarkable Letterkenny woman

A remarkable Letterkenny woman will be honoured at an upcoming fundraiser for the Donegal Hospice.

Ms Carrie Harvey (nee Coyle) dedicated a huge part of her life to campaigning and …
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What’s On: Earagail Arts Festival fun for all the family this July (plus lots of FREE events) 2 years ago

What’s On: Earagail Arts Festival fun for all the family this July (plus lots of FREE events)

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THIS year’s Earagail Arts Festival, 9th July to 24th July, features a number of exciting events for the whole family to enjoy all along the most northern part …
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Events: Donegal textile artist Deborah Stockdale opens new solo exhibition 2 years ago

Events: Donegal textile artist Deborah Stockdale opens new solo exhibition

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A new solo exhibition entitled ‘Resurface’ by Convoy-based textile artist Deborah Stockdale is currently being showcased in the Mezzanine Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree – with free admission daily from 10:30am-4:30pm …
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Events: Sunday Funday with Colour Me Bootiful! 2 years ago

Events: Sunday Funday with Colour Me Bootiful!

A great girls’ day out full of fun, style and laughter was had at the Shandon Hotel & Spa this afternoon with Colour Me Bootiful and friends.

The Sunday Funday …
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Events: The Central Hotel unveils a chic new look 2 years ago

Events: The Central Hotel unveils a chic new look

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As one of the historic landmarks in the Diamond of Donegal Town and fondly known as the “Grand Dame of the Diamond”, The Central Hotel and Leisure Centre celebrated Friday …
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Terrific support for little TJ’s treatment 2 years ago

Terrific support for little TJ’s treatment

The stars were out in force on Sunday for a major fundraiser for a special baby girl.

TJ Needham, whose mum Claire McDaid is from Letterkenny, was the guest of …
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