4 years ago
Don’t miss DICE 2021!
LYIT is hosting a series of engaging events this week for anyone with an interest in Irish design and creative sectors.
Now in its seventh year, the DICE (Design, Innovation, Creativity and …
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4 years ago
Letterkenny stylist joins event celebrating disabled women in Ireland
Letterkenny fashion blogger Emma Murray will be celebrating International Women’s Day in style with Independent Living Movement Ireland.
Emma has joined the line-up of influential speakers celebrating disabled women and …
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4 years ago
Donegal artist hopes to help the homeless with stunning portrait
A Donegal artist who has painted a stunning portrait of one of Ireland’s most familiar homeless people is to auction it to raise money for the homeless.
Michael Byrne or …
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4 years ago
Eight-year-old Kayla inspires sister’s 5k a day fundraiser
A young Ballybofey woman has been inspired by her younger sister to conquer 5K a day for the next 21 days in aid of the Donegal branch of Down Syndrome …
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4 years ago
Brid walks the walk to reach €10,000 fundraising goal
An inspirational Donegal woman has reached the target of her 365-day walking fundraiser in just two months.
Brid Sweeney, who lives in Loughanure, challenged herself to walk every day in …
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4 years ago
Remarkable Ruby gets long-awaited vaccine
DONEGAL’S oldest citizen, Ruby Druce, hopes that normality has been brought a little closer today.
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4 years ago
Arrests after beauty salon reopens in Dublin
The owner of a Dublin beauty salon has been reportedly arrested after opening for treatments during the Level 5 lockdown.
Christine McTiernan, owner of C&N Beauty Room in Balbriggan, opened …
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4 years ago
Student nurses go the distance to raise €2,000
NUI Galway student nurses from Donegal have helped raise more than €2,000 for homeless services after clocking more than 500km on foot.
The annual fundraising drive is held every year …
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4 years ago
Women’s voices from the past heard in short film series
A new series of six short films will launch this week to highlight the experiences of women during the Irish Revolutionary Period.
Donegal County Museum, the Regional Cultural Centre and …
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4 years ago
Careers: Let’s talk about Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
‘Emotional intelligence more than any other factor, more than IQ, or expertise, accounts for 85-90% of success at work. IQ is a threshold competence. You need it, but it …
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4 years ago
Creative wellness workshop coming up for International Women’s Day in Donegal
In Celebration of International Women’s Day on Monday 8th March, 11am-1pm NCCWN-Donegal Women’s Network invites you to join a fun and interactive “Cracking Up” creative arts online workshop, facilitated by …
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4 years ago
Creative celebrations for Karen’s 15 years in business
Donegal Speech and Drama teacher Karen Murphy is celebrating 15 years in business with some special projects for students.
There has been a lot of drama in Karen’s career this …
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4 years ago
Megan makes history with inaugural scholarship
A Letterkenny student has been awarded a new scholarship to further her studies in modern Irish history.
Megan McAuley, a student of Maynooth University, is the recipient of the inaugural …
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4 years ago
Calls for more support for women entering politics
There is an urgent need for more women to be supported to enter politics, according to Irish campaigners, as Ireland drops even further in the world gender equality rankings.
In …
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4 years ago
More young women subjected to online abuse during pandemic – Women’s Aid
A new campaign has been launched this week for young women (aged 18-25) experiencing abuse from a current or former intimate partner.
According to Women’s Aid, young women who are …
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4 years ago
Sisters step up to 100mile memorial walk
TWO Milford sisters are raising money for charity to honour the wishes of their beloved uncle who passed away last month.
Veronica and Lorraine McGinley are walking 100 miles through …
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4 years ago
Fundraiser success a true tribute to young Donegal woman
More than €33,000 has been raised in memory of Mary Ellen Molloy, a much-loved young woman who passed away at Christmas 2019.
Hundreds of people all over the world joined …
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4 years ago
There’s no stopping Brid on her walk… to Barbados!
Well-known West Donegal woman Brid Sweeney is walking to Barbados.
Well, technically not, since she lives in Loughanure, but Brid estimates she’ll cover almost 6,500 kilometres as she stacks up …
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4 years ago
Would you like to be the next Miss Donegal?
Applications are now open for Miss Donegal hopefuls for the 2021 pageant.
The ‘Miss Donegal final’ will see local entrants competing for the title to be the next Miss Donegal, …
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4 years ago
Self-Love: Here’s the hardest challenge you will ever do
It’s Valentine’s week and love is in the air.
Couples everywhere will be spending the next few days getting organised for Sunday when flowers, cards, chocolates and ‘other things’ will …
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4 years ago
Let’s honour Danielle’s memory with kindness
People worldwide are being asked to show love and kindness to each other today in honour of the late Danielle Mc Laughlin.
Touching tributes are being paid to the late …
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4 years ago
In Memory of Aimee: Donegal mum gives back to charities with 10km challenge
A HEARTBROKEN Donegal mother will run a 10k later this year in memory of her beloved daughter who died in December.
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4 years ago
Huge support for Donegal woman after devastating house fire
A DONEGAL woman has received an outpouring of support after losing her home in a fire at Christmas.
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4 years ago
Infants frequently sent to Donegal from NI mother and baby homes
Infants from Northern Irish mother and baby homes were frequently sent to a baby home in the Donegal village of Fahan, according to a new report.
An independent investigation into …
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4 years ago
How an eye-catching fitness fundraiser reached new heights!
A team of energetic fitness instructors and friends are celebrating the success of a truly unique fundraiser.
Many people took part in Excel Sports’ Wild Atlantic 500k Challenge last summer, …
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4 years ago
Donegal group celebrating women’s lives through drama
NCCWN Donegal Women’s Network invites all women in Donegal to join them in celebrating St Brigid’s Day and women’s stories.
Over two Saturdays, 30th January and 6th February 11am-2pm, the …
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4 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy: Snow days
Oh Look Darlings. It’s snow!Oh YAY!
Hurray! We shall frolic and flail in the snow, making snow angels and building snowmans while singing the Frozen songs, and then we shall …
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4 years ago
Prestigious honour for Donegal woman in New York
A creative young Donegal woman has been honoured with a prestigious award following years of contributions to the New York Irish community.
Jane McCarter O’Dowd from Buncrana is the first …
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4 years ago
First ever virtual Breast Cancer Ball raises €11,000
An amazing €11,000 has been raised during a year like no other for the North West Breast Cancer Ball.
What is usually a top social event for Donegal became a …
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4 years ago
Thorougly Modern Mammy: Drive for yourself
“Drive for yourself and let other drivers worry about themselves…”
Words of wisdom from my much missed Granda Pops.
He said these words to my Mum many times and …
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4 years ago
Young Donegal woman adds voice to pageant project
A young Donegal woman has been published in a new book on pageant queens from around the world.
Sarah Carr from Downings, who is a keen environmentalist, represented Ireland in …
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4 years ago
Plea from ambulance worker prompts Letterkenny office to shine a light on frontline staff
A team of solicitors have put up a sign up in the heart of Letterkenny to thank frontline workers enduring the current wave of Covid-19.
Gibson & Associates Solicitors’ new …
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4 years ago
Local bishops apologise to women let down by Mother and Baby Homes
TWO Catholic Bishops whose Diocese are in Donegal have issued an apology to the women of Mother and Baby Homes.
Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop of Raphoe and Bishop of …
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4 years ago
Donegal author’s murderous new book puts women in charge
Sharon Thompson has unveiled her fourth novel as a gripping historical mystery where women take charge and strive for power.
The Murdering Wives Club is the fourth novel from …
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4 years ago
Mother and Baby Homes report details women and children’s experiences in Donegal institutions
‘Castle Diaries’ from Newtowncunningham and accounts from the Stranorlar County Home in Donegal are contained in the final Mother and Baby Homes report published today.
The major report details the …
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4 years ago
Covid-19 puts Belarus orphanage appeal on pause
A local couple’s Belarusian orphanage appeal has been postponed for the first time in a decade due to Covid-19.
Each January, Ramelton couple Myrtle and Alan Doherty have inspired a …
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4 years ago
‘Higher risk’ women prioritised as BreastCheck backlog builds
Women who are higher risk are being prioritised by BreastCheck as the service resumes at a reduced capacity.
The National Screening Service is working with finite staffing resources, with some …
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4 years ago
New Year’s plunge inspired by memory of popular Donegal woman
DONEGAL people all over the world are being encouraged to ‘take the plunge’ on New Year’s Day in aid of a special memorial fundraiser.
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4 years ago
Talented sisters awarded as heroes of their Parish
Two musical sisters from Termon have been recognised as heroes of their parish in national awards announced at Knock Shrine.
Jessica and Danielle O’Flynn were announced as regional ‘Parish Hero’ …
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4 years ago
Special fundraiser to remember beloved nurse Mary Ellen
A special fundraiser is uniting people in Donegal and Melbourne in memory of Mary Ellen Molloy, a much-loved young woman who passed away last Christmas.
Mary Ellen, from Ardara, died …
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4 years ago
Sadness following passing of caring and courageous nun
The death has been announced of Sr. Joan Agnes McFadden, a Donegal-born nun who led a remarkable life in the Foreign Missions.
Sr Joan was a Good Shepherd Sister, of …
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4 years ago
Calls to Women’s Aid up by 41% since the start of pandemic
Women’s Aid is preparing a further increase in demand for help this Christmas period. The frontline support service has revealed that its 24hr National Freephone Helpline (1800341900) responded to 41% …
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4 years ago
A happy Christmas ahead for baby Livie and family
The parents of baby Livie Mulhern have shared a happy and hopeful update on their daughter ahead of her second Christmas.
Olivia (Livie) Mulhern is continuing to recover after receiving …
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4 years ago
Buncrana beauty entrepreneur partners with Pippa on new makeup brand
Donegal businesswoman Una Tynan is set to expand her cosmetics empire after teaming up with fellow businesswoman Pippa O’Connor.
The Buncrana entrepreneur is the face behind Blank Canvas Cosmetics.
Una …
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4 years ago
Ciara’s on the road to success in Australia
A young Donegal woman has picked up the Traffic Controller of the Year award for her outstanding work in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Ciara Griffin, from Mountcharles, is living …
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4 years ago
Donegal mum celebrates son’s life-saving transplant by going the extra mile
IN LATE October, Aileen McCullagh was approached by two special needs assistants at a Raphoe school with a fundraising idea.
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4 years ago
Inspirational exercisers take on one-of-a-kind challenge to step into Christmas
The No Barriers Foundation in Donegal is stepping into Christmas with a Walkathon fundraiser.
The Letterkenny-based non-profit organisation breaks down barriers to rehabilitation and exercise for people with disabilities in …
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4 years ago
Mother of missing Cian not giving up hope on return to England
The mother of missing man Cian Langelaan has moved back home to England in the week of her son’s 28th birthday.
Anthea Langelaan has vowed not to give up hope …
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4 years ago
Letterkenny women deliver festive feeling to hospital and homes
A team of creative and caring women have delivered some goodwill to Letterkenny University Hospital and local health facilities in the form of beautiful Christmas wreaths.
Today, the traditional day …
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4 years ago
Student nurses going the extra mile for charity
Student nurses from Donegal are among an inspirational class hosting a ‘Jingle Bell Jog’ for people facing homelessness this Christmas.
Meabh Keys and Hannah O’Donnell from Letterkenny are in their …
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