Kay McNulty, a native of Creeslough, was a Donegal Gaeilgeoir, computer programmer and one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.
Kay McNulty. …
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The world of direct marketing and selling online is a place of great opportunities but also of great complications and regulations.
Mastering the legalities, etiquette and numbers of online business …
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My gratitude is to forever sing that song ‘My Donegal’ – Noel Cunningham
Donegal hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham has been named as the Donegal Person of the Year …
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Kay McNulty from Creeslough was one of the very first computer programmers in the world.
Kay McNulty
Born in 1921, Kay was a Donegal Gaeilgeoir who went on to become …
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A local artist’s successful auction has raised a fantastic €600 to help her friend during her battle with cancer.
Angie Doherty from Ballybofey has been having treatment for bowel cancer …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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