5 years ago
Donegal woman to receive Papal honour at special Mass
Kitty Kelly from Porthall has been announced as a recipient of the Benemerenti Medal – a direct accolade awarded by the Pope to members of the clergy and laity for …
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5 years ago
A winning start to 2020 for Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
Patrick Gildea Hairdressing are once again proving they are a cut about the rest after being named as the Best Hair Salon of 2020 in the Irish Enterprise Awards.
This …
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5 years ago
Opinion: Donegal women haven’t been truly represented in Dáil Éireann
Ahead of Election 2020, Dungloe barrister David Greene has expressed his disappointment that just one female is running out of 12 candidates.
David Greene
Letterkenny activist Mary T Sweeney has been …
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5 years ago
A 100-mile challenge in memory of a much-loved son
Ann Marie Meehan, from Drumardagh, Letterkenny is running 100 miles in one month to raise money for The Mater Foundation in memory of her son Shane.
Ann Marie set …
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5 years ago
Community rows in behind Donegal family after heartbreaking diagnosis
Hundreds of kind donators have rallied around a Donegal family after they received the devastating blow that their little girl’s cancer has relapsed.
Over €10,000 was raised this week for …
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5 years ago
Events: Health and wealth with the Donegal Women in Business Network
Donegal Women in Business Network members are starting their New Year on a healthy note after placing a special focus on financial and mental wellbeing at an event on Thursday …
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5 years ago
Incredible €17,150 total raised at Breast Cancer Ball
The 2019 North West Breast Cancer Ball has raised a grand total of €17,150, it was announced his week.
The money was raised at the star-studded 10th anniversary event in …
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5 years ago
Election 2020: A chance to see more women elected to the Dáil
With the General Election called for the 8th of February, Women For Election is urging all parties to aim for at least a 40% gender balance amongst their candidates.
5 years ago
Community rushes to help Ballybofey woman battling cancer
Angie Doherty has been undergoing treatment for bowel cancer for the past two years.
Now, as she prepares to undergo surgery, her family are appealing to their local community to …
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5 years ago
Women’s sheds in Donegal given first funding supports
As women’s sheds grow in popularity in Donegal, the government has announced funding for the community groups for the first time.
€500,000 funding has been announced today to support 372 …
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5 years ago
School secretaries demand end to ‘inequality to female workers’
‘If it were males in the job we wouldn’t be standing here today’ – Forsa President Ann McGee
Representatives from Forsa at Minister for Education, Joe Mc Hugh’s …
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5 years ago
It’s time to support Myrtle Doherty’s Belarus appeal again
An annual charity appeal led by Donegal woman Myrtle Doherty has kicked off again this January.
Each year, the Belarusian orphanage appeal gathers a large stock of essential items, kindly …
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5 years ago
A sorrowful celebration of the life of tragic nurse Mary Ellen
The community of Ardara has never been closer than it was today when it said a sorrowful farewell to nurse Mary Ellen Molloy.
The 26-year-old died tragically when a tree …
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5 years ago
Big celebrations as Ruby Druce turns 104 on New Year’s Eve
Remarkable Donegal woman Ruby Druce celebrated her 104th birthday in style with a large party on New Year’s Eve.
The popular Castlefinn native, who is one of Donegal’s oldest residents, …
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5 years ago
Special remembrance service to be held for families affected by the death of a baby
A special ‘Little Christmas’ remembrance service will be held for bereaved parents upstairs in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on Sunday 5th January 2020 from 3pm.
The service is organised …
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5 years ago
Family of Mary Ellen Molloy hoping to have her home within a week
The heartbroken family of tragic nurse Mary Ellen Molloy are hoping to have her home for her funeral in the coming week.
Preparations to repatriate the 26-year-old Donegal woman’s remains …
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5 years ago
Donators rush to support fund to bring the late Mary Ellen Molloy home
A fund to help a Donegal nurse killed in a tragic accident in Australia has reached a staggering €63,000 in less than 24 hours.
Mary Ellen Molloy was killed when …
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5 years ago
Tributes pour in for much-loved nurse who died in tragic accident in Australia
Tributes are pouring in for a young Donegal nurse who tragically lost her life following an accident in Australia yesterday.
Mary Ellen Molloy from Edergole in Ardara suffered fatal injuries …
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5 years ago
Bauble display to celebrate women of the Twin Towns
A unique display is returning to the Twin Towns this January in honour of local women.
The ‘Women’s Little Christmas’ exhibition invites everyone to decorate a Christmas bauble and have …
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5 years ago
Events: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing Team celebrate successes at Christmas
What a year it has been for the Patrick Gildea Hairdressing Team in the Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny!
This multi award winning salon let loose and took some …
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5 years ago
Samara’s super brown bread hits the shelves
Inver baker Samara Ward is about to earn a crust from her award-winning bread when it hits the shelves in Aldi this weekend.
Samara’s Brown Bread was the winner of …
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5 years ago
Events: A celebratory Christmas lunch for Donegal Women in Business
The beautiful surrounds of Rockhill House Estate was the setting for a very festive Christmas lunch hosted by the Donegal Women in Business Network on Tuesday.
Members and guests …
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5 years ago
Stella McGroarty makes two superb donations to cancer funds
Donegal Town boutique owner Stella McGroarty has proudly presented the proceeds of her charity fashion show to two very deserving causes.
€3,890 was raised at the Stella Boutique charity gala …
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5 years ago
Events: The Grinch steals the show at Rushe to Raise!
A cranky green Grinch may have been stomping around Century Cinemas today, but it didn’t dull the festive spirit of Rushe to Raise 2019!
Maria and Emmet Rushe with Mr …
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5 years ago
Events: Christmas indulgence with Five Farms in Raphoe
A festive and celebratory feeling was in the air at Coyle’s Centra Raphoe last night for the Donegal launch of Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
The drink, co-created by Raphoe …
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5 years ago
Inspirational Donegal woman wins young carer award
A remarkable young Donegal woman has been named as Ulster’s Young Carer of the Year 2019.
Áine Grant from Bridgend, who cares for her mum Nuala, was one of four …
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5 years ago
Events: AGM marks a new chapter for the Donegal Women in Business Network
What a year 2019 has been for the Donegal Women in Business Network. In their 20th anniversary, the network has held many successful celebrations, looked back in appreciation of the …
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Thanks to the Breast Cancer Ball, the outcomes for Donegal women are improving
Breast Cancer Surgeon Manvydas Varzgalis is calling on Donegal people to go out and enjoy the North West Breast Cancer Ball for the benefit of Donegal woman.
The annual fundraising …
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5 years ago
A Donegal first as minority women gather for seminar
WOMEN from black, minority and ethnic communities on both sides of the border have gathered together for the first time in Donegal to explore the issues affecting them and to …
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5 years ago
Events: Anne Nicholls and guests launch charity Christmas CD
Over 200 people were treated to a magical night of Christmas music on Friday when Letterkenny teacher Anne Nicholls and guests launched a charity CD.
Music, stories and special moments …
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5 years ago
‘Granny, this one is for you’ – Donegal woman plans gruelling trek to Everest Base Camp
A determined Donegal woman is about to hike 5,000 metres to Everest Base Camp for charity in memory of her late grandmother.
Glenda McGinty is taking on the arduous climb …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman stunned by support for 145km walk for Alzheimer’s
Donegal teacher Elaine McConnell has sent a massive and heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported her during a 145km ‘Home-to-Home’ fundraising walk, which raised €6,281 for the Donegal Branch …
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5 years ago
Events: Sustainable is in style at Stella’s charity fashion show
Stella McGroarty of Stella Boutique in Donegal Town made a strong fashion statement at Sunday’s charity gala fashion show.
Up to 200 women attended the event in Harvey’s Point …
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5 years ago
Women’s seminar to explore diversity and challenges
A seminar will take place in Donegal next week to discuss issues affecting migrant and minority ethnic women in the border region.
Issues affecting migrant, black and minority ethnic women living …
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5 years ago
Events: Driving Instructor Angela Ward celebrates 15 years on the road
Angela was in the driving seat for a change last night when she hosted an information event alongside Kelly’s Toyota Letterkenny and the Donegal Women in Business Network.
In the …
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5 years ago
Local women asked to have their say about participation in public life
Women in Donegal are invited to take part in a focus group to share their experiences, to explore the issues that affect their participation in public life and to look …
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5 years ago
Huge sadness as popular young Donegal woman dies following kayaking accident
A cloud of grief has descended on Ballyshannon following the tragic death of Aisling O’Connor – a much-loved young woman who gave so much to her local community.
Aisling, 21, …
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5 years ago
Care of baby girl inspires local mum to complete island-island swim
A Donegal-based mum braved the choppy waters of West Donegal to complete a hugely successful charity swim last weekend.
Fiona Harrington (27) swam from Owey to Cruit Island on Saturday …
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5 years ago
Children’s Ward and Donegal Hospice to benefit from the Rushes’ fun festive movie event
Letterkenny couple Maria & Emmet Rushe of Rushe Fitness and The S-Mum Blog are running their annual Christmas movie fundraiser on December 1st at 1pm.
They will be hosting a …
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5 years ago
Style icon Stella to host superb charity fashion show
It’s definitely time to think about winter fashion and the party season, and one upcoming event will have it all wrapped up!
Stella McGroarty of Stella Boutique in Donegal Town …
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5 years ago
Donegal women among proud MIC graduates
Five Donegal women were among the proud graduates of Mary Immaculate College (MIC) who received a Special Purpose Award last weekend.
Ellen McAteer, Sue Porter, Jackie Strain, Moira Greene and …
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5 years ago
Events: Donegal women with business ideas urged to take action
The Local Enterprise Office in Donegal is calling for more female entrepreneurs and telling female-led businesses in the county to have the ambition to grow globally.
Key motivational messages …
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5 years ago
Activist Sinéad Burke inspires Lottie Dolls to make a powerful statement
Donegal toy company Lottie Dolls has paid tribute to disability activist Sinéad Burke by creating a limited edition replica of the Dublin woman.
Lottie Dolls went out of their way …
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5 years ago
Domestic Violence Service to benefit from donation on behalf of local women
The Donegal Domestic Violence Service is set to benefit from a €500 donation from the Scotsman’s Bar in Donegal Town.
The generous donation was made by the bar owners Joseph Breslin and John …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman packs kindness into homelessness gift project
A large number of schoolbags will be on their way from Donegal to Dublin this winter to help people experiencing homelessness.
The charity project, which started just a week ago, …
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5 years ago
Call goes out for Donegal’s amazing young volunteers
Do you know any amazing young people who make a difference with their inspirational volunteering?
The Pramerica Spirit of Community Awards wants to shine a light on their efforts, and dedicated …
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5 years ago
Events: Women in Enterprise Day celebrations with the Donegal Business Network
Inspirational and hard-working women in business were celebrated at a special event hosted by the Donegal Business Network.
The local business group had issued an open invite to female business …
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5 years ago
Watch: Beautiful hospital display shines a light on baby loss
Letterkenny University Hospital was illuminated in pink and blue colours on Tuesday night for a very special reason – to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week 2019.
The display was part …
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5 years ago
Letterkenny Hospital to light up in memory of babies
Baby Loss Awareness Week (09-15 October) is an international event that aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or a …
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5 years ago
Top of the class: Arranmore girl wins trip to the EU Parliament
Arainn Mhor student Clara Ferry is off on a trip around Europe this December after winning a Graduate.ie competition.
Clara, who is in fifth year of Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada, will be travelling to Brussels, …
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