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‘Heaven has gained three angels today’ 4 years ago

‘Heaven has gained three angels today’

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The woman who lost her husband and two children in a horrific car crash in Co Donegal has pleaded with mourners to hug their loved ones and tell them how …
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New Donegal seafood experience is making waves 4 years ago

New Donegal seafood experience is making waves

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Two Donegal businesses have teamed up to create a unique seafood taste experience in the popular fishing port of Killybegs.

Atlantic Treasures – The Fish Stop and Hughie’s Bar launched the …
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Emily’s running challenge raises €3,000 for Letterkenny Hospital 4 years ago

Emily’s running challenge raises €3,000 for Letterkenny Hospital

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A young Letterkenny woman has donated an amazing €3,000 to Letterkenny University Hospital following a successful summer challenge.

Emily Hanley (aged 21) ran 100KM in June to raise support for …
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Donegal diver makes history in the Navy 4 years ago

Donegal diver makes history in the Navy

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A Donegal woman is making waves in the navy after becoming the Irish Navy’s first female diver.

The honour was bestowed on Sub-Lieutenant Tahlia Britton from Rossnowlagh at a ceremony …
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Donegal mum and daughter stepping up for Beirut relief 4 years ago

Donegal mum and daughter stepping up for Beirut relief

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Letterkenny woman Siobhan McLaughlin has made an extraordinary request for her birthday this year – for people to help her support victims of the recent explosion in Beirut.

An active …
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Heartfelt song dedicated to the late Dawn Croke 4 years ago

Heartfelt song dedicated to the late Dawn Croke

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Donegal singer Jacqui Sharkey has released a heart-wrenching new song in memory of the late Dawn Croke.

Until Then is a moving piece for those who have lost a loved …
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RunDonegal organisers hope for 1,000 entries as race takes virtual route 4 years ago

RunDonegal organisers hope for 1,000 entries as race takes virtual route

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THE organisers of the 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K Run/Walk are hoping to gain a record 1,000 entries this month.

There will be no actual race on Sunday, August 23rd, …
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Donegal presenter appointed as lead host of Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live 4 years ago

Donegal presenter appointed as lead host of Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live

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A new show awaits for Donegal broadcaster Andrea Gilligan as she steps up to Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live.

The Ballyshannon woman says it will be a ‘privilege’ to be the lead …
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Respected businesswoman Brigid Heeney passes away, aged 95 4 years ago

Respected businesswoman Brigid Heeney passes away, aged 95

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Much loved and highly respected business owner Brigid Heeney has passed away at her home in Ballybofey, aged 95 years.

Brigid, fondly-known by most in the Twin Towns as “Mrs …
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Brave young woman rescues family in beach emergency 4 years ago

Brave young woman rescues family in beach emergency

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Report by Sean Friel

A young Donegal woman has been hailed a hero after helping to save a family from drowning during a beach emergency.

Jane Friel (21) from Castlefinn …
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Teachers and SNAs go the distance for their students 4 years ago

Teachers and SNAs go the distance for their students

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An inspirational group of teachers and assistants from St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny are making great progress in their epic Wild Atlantic fundraiser.

The nine teachers and staff have …
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Grandmother braving the shave for crisis-hit Donkey Sanctuary 4 years ago

Grandmother braving the shave for crisis-hit Donkey Sanctuary

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A Northern Irish grandmother is braving a buzz cut for the first time in her life to benefit a Donegal charity close to her heart.

Anne Blemings (aged 71) from …
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Funeral of much-loved Castlefin mother to be held today 4 years ago

Funeral of much-loved Castlefin mother to be held today

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The Finn Valley community is in deep mourning following the heartbreaking passing of a beautiful young mother and her unborn baby.

Tributes have poured out for Marsha Mc Connell (née …
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Thoughtful schoolgirl begins children’s fundraiser for Baby Livie 4 years ago

Thoughtful schoolgirl begins children’s fundraiser for Baby Livie

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A kind-hearted Donegal girl has tapped into her creative talents to help raise vital funds for a special baby.

Seven-year-old Kaiya Dohc from Donegal was moved by the story of …
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Donegal activist becomes first female Traveller elected to Oireachtas 4 years ago

Donegal activist becomes first female Traveller elected to Oireachtas

Donegal-based activist Eileen Flynn has become the first member of the Travelling community to be elected to the Oireachtas.

Ms Flynn was appointed to the Seanad on Saturday following nomination to …
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MICA campaigners celebrate victory after eight year battle 4 years ago

MICA campaigners celebrate victory after eight year battle

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IT FELT like a day of vindication for a hard-working lobby group as the opening of the Mica Redress Scheme was officially announced this week.

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Delight for Donegal mammy after son cycles 475km for a home visit! 5 years ago

Delight for Donegal mammy after son cycles 475km for a home visit!

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Mary Carlin from Killygordan had a very special visitor when her son Matthew cycled all the way from London to see her.

Matthew hadn’t seen his mum in six …
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Eight Donegal sisters make great strides for Mary’s Meals 5 years ago

Eight Donegal sisters make great strides for Mary’s Meals

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EIGHT Donegal sisters have completed a fundraising 5k walk in aid of charity.

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Donegal singers lend their talents to powerful ‘Dreams’ awareness video 5 years ago

Donegal singers lend their talents to powerful ‘Dreams’ awareness video

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Two popular Donegal artists are among a collective of Irish women who have come together to send a powerful message to those living with domestic abuse – they are not …
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Super sisters brave the shave for Donegal Hospice 5 years ago

Super sisters brave the shave for Donegal Hospice

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Two Donegal sisters have raised more than €7,000 for the Donegal Hospice after shaving their heads in memory of their beloved dad.

Pauline and Mary Boyle decided to do the …
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New mayor of Donegal hopes to inspire greater gender balance in council 5 years ago

New mayor of Donegal hopes to inspire greater gender balance in council

Buncrana Councillor Rena Donaghey has shared her hopes that her election as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council will set an example to more women with an interest in politics. 

Cllr …
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Donegal hair salon to offer personal packs for customers’ peace of mind 5 years ago

Donegal hair salon to offer personal packs for customers’ peace of mind

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A Donegal hair salon owner is planning to introduce individual salon packs to give clients some peace of mind during Covid-19.

Anne O’Gorman, owner of Hair by Anne O’Gorman in …
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Amazing local women to run 618km from Mizen to Malin 5 years ago

Amazing local women to run 618km from Mizen to Malin

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Two running pals from Ballyshannon are about to put themselves through their paces as they run 618 km in five days from Mizen to Malin Head.

Julie McMullin and Loretta …
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Creative video project raises vital funds for Donegal Women’s Centre 5 years ago

Creative video project raises vital funds for Donegal Women’s Centre

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A unique fundraising project by former Dungloe Mary Rachel Doherty has raised €550 for the Donegal Women’s Centre.

Rachel enlisted the help of local women to create a video that …
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Gráinne Gallanagh launches Colour Dash Family 5k 5 years ago

Gráinne Gallanagh launches Colour Dash Family 5k

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The Dancing With The Stars finalist from Donegal, who returned to work as a nurse, has backed the new venture, which is sponsored by Aldi Ireland.

The new event replaces …
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Cousins clock up 150km to raise funds for Hospice 5 years ago

Cousins clock up 150km to raise funds for Hospice

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Two inspirational cousins from Donegal put their little legs through the paces to raise an amazing €6,050 for Donegal Hospice.

Emma Begley from Milford, aged 11, and Ollie Mc Laughlin …
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Donegal chef Kellyann cooks up a treat for Temple Street Children’s Hospital 5 years ago

Donegal chef Kellyann cooks up a treat for Temple Street Children’s Hospital

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Kellyann Brogan (23), from Castlethird, Carrigans, is a chef at the Redcastle Oceanfront Hotel and Spa.

Her apron had been hung up in March with no certainty or clarity as …
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Let’s ‘Share the Sunshine’ for Donegal Hospice staff 5 years ago

Let’s ‘Share the Sunshine’ for Donegal Hospice staff

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The public has been invited to ‘Share the Sunshine’ and spread joy to support Donegal Hospice this weekend, due to the loss of their major annual fundraiser.

Unfortunately, due to …
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Survey seeks to record experiences of Donegal women during Covid-19 crisis 5 years ago

Survey seeks to record experiences of Donegal women during Covid-19 crisis

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Covid-19 has changed the way we have been living our daily lives in Ireland since March 2020.

NCCWN- Donegal Women’s Network, has developed a survey to gather information on women’s experiences …
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Young Letterkenny woman steps up to 100K challenge in memory of beloved grandparents 5 years ago

Young Letterkenny woman steps up to 100K challenge in memory of beloved grandparents

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A Donegal student is on the road to raising significant funds for Letterkenny Hospital in memory of two grandparents. 

Emily Hanley from Letterkenny, aged 21, sadly lost both her grandmother …
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Double delight as Joanne completes ‘Hike for Heroes’ 5 years ago

Double delight as Joanne completes ‘Hike for Heroes’

Gortahork woman Joanne Cullen set up Hike for Heroes at the start of May in aid of Letterkenny University Hospital and the Donegal Hospice.

 Joanne is pictured above with Geraldine …
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Amy’s adventures come to a triumphant end 5 years ago

Amy’s adventures come to a triumphant end

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An inspirational young Donegal woman has ended her charity challenge on a high with a little help from friends.

Amy Alexander, aged 19, completed her own ‘Tour De Cross’ by cycling …
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Donegal mum hosting online art auction in aid of brave son’s cancer battle 5 years ago

Donegal mum hosting online art auction in aid of brave son’s cancer battle

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A Donegal woman has rallied a creative community of friends together to hold an art auction to raise funds for her son’s health battle.

UK-born artist Veronica Maguire, who lives …
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Terrific teachers and SNAs tackle 4,500km challenge 5 years ago

Terrific teachers and SNAs tackle 4,500km challenge

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Teachers, management and staff at St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny are taking on a 500km virtual challenge this summer to raise much-needed funds for the school.

The team is …
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‘She is our world’ – Parents appeal for life-saving support for baby girl 5 years ago

‘She is our world’ – Parents appeal for life-saving support for baby girl

The parents of a much-loved baby girl with a rare neuromuscular condition have created a new video to share their heartbreaking story and plead for help.

Donegal Town man Keith …
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Donegal woman runs with ‘crazy idea’ to raise €4520 5 years ago

Donegal woman runs with ‘crazy idea’ to raise €4520

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An inspirational Raphoe woman has raised €4,520 for charity after celebrating her birthday in a remarkable way.

Louise Goudie from Raphoe marked her 28th birthday earlier this month with a …
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Women in business seize opportunities from crisis in successful webinar 5 years ago

Women in business seize opportunities from crisis in successful webinar

The Donegal Women in Business Network adapted to the ‘new normal’ of networking for a successful online event today. 

Collaborating with LYIT DICE Labs, the network brought more than 100 …
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Gartan actress nominated for top AIMS award 5 years ago

Gartan actress nominated for top AIMS award

Anna Gallagher from Gartan is one of three nominees for the best actress award.

Anna is nominated for her starring role as Nancy in the Donegal Youth Musical Theatre’s production …
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Amy (19) hits the road on an awesome fundraising adventure 5 years ago

Amy (19) hits the road on an awesome fundraising adventure

An inspirational young Donegal woman has beaten lockdown boredom by embarking on a ‘wheelie’ great cycling challenge to raise money for her local respite centre.

Amy Alexander, aged 19, is …
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Local women lead the way in Children’s Books Ireland Awards 5 years ago

Local women lead the way in Children’s Books Ireland Awards

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Two Donegal-based women have won prestigious KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 2020.

Five women were recognised in this year’s awards, which were announced in an online ceremony on Tuesday.

Kim …
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Donegal Hospice nurse shaving hair for charities during crisis 5 years ago

Donegal Hospice nurse shaving hair for charities during crisis

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The countdown is on for a Donegal Hospice nurse who has challenged herself to a head shave for two charities. 

Mary Coyle from Glenfin, who now lives in Dooish, will …
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Sadness as body found in search for missing woman 5 years ago

Sadness as body found in search for missing woman

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The search for a missing woman in Donegal has been called off following the discovery of a body.

Colleen Magner, aged 43, had been missing from the Derrybeg area since …
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Donegal women line up to share entrepreneurial stories from lockdown 5 years ago

Donegal women line up to share entrepreneurial stories from lockdown

LYIT DICE labs and Donegal Women in Business have teamed up to present an exciting and innovative Webinar: Building Resilience through the Entrepreneurial Mindset on Monday 25th May at 11am.


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Donegal scientist elected as President of Lung Cancer Europe 5 years ago

Donegal scientist elected as President of Lung Cancer Europe

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A Donegal scientist has been elected as President of Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE).

Dr Anne-Marie Baird, is currently a Senior Research Fellow at Trinity College in Dublin.

Dr Baird is …
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Tara takes on new role on Irish Second-Level Students’ Union 5 years ago

Tara takes on new role on Irish Second-Level Students’ Union

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A Donegal student with a passion for student activism has been elected to the National Student Executive of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU). 

Tara Toye, a Transition Year student …
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Musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh striking a chord for Women’s Aid 5 years ago

Musician Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh striking a chord for Women’s Aid

Acclaimed Donegal fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh has joined the line-up of an inspirational and empowering series of online concerts in aid of Women’s Aid.

The Meitheal na mBan series, broadcasting …
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Parents plea to give beautiful baby Livie the best chance at life 5 years ago

Parents plea to give beautiful baby Livie the best chance at life

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A Donegal Town man and his family are hoping to raise €2million for life-improving drug for their baby daughter Livie (Olivia).

Keith Mulhern and his fiance Karen Vickers, who is …
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Donegal Rape Crisis Centre awaiting a surge in reports after Covid-19 5 years ago

Donegal Rape Crisis Centre awaiting a surge in reports after Covid-19

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Management at the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre said they are expecting a flood of reports from victims of sexual violence after the Covid-19 lockdown.

The expected surge …
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Gardaí reassure domestic abuse victims that help is available 5 years ago

Gardaí reassure domestic abuse victims that help is available

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GARDAÍ in Donegal have reassured people who are victims of domestic abuse that they can travel beyond the 5km coronavirus travel restriction to seek help.

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Birthday fundraiser is the icing on the cake for Alison 5 years ago

Birthday fundraiser is the icing on the cake for Alison

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Alison Pasquier’s 50th birthday celebrations weren’t quite what she imagined before the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Instead of a BBQ party last Friday, she celebrated the success of a fundraiser which raised …
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