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Mary-Ellen McGroarty’s fight for girls’ futures in South Sudan 5 months ago

Mary-Ellen McGroarty’s fight for girls’ futures in South Sudan

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The below article has been contributed by Mary-Ellen McGroarty, World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director in South Sudan.

A native of Mountcharles, Mary Ellen has many years of humanitarian leadership …
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Disability advocate Nikki Bradley ready to make ‘serious change’ through the Seanad 5 months ago

Disability advocate Nikki Bradley ready to make ‘serious change’ through the Seanad

Donegal disability advocate Nikki Bradley has been formally introduced as the Taoiseach’s nominee to the Seanad.

Ms Bradley takes the seat vacated by Regina Doherty who was elected as an …
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Fundraising continues as little TJ jets back from successful Budapest trip 6 months ago

Fundraising continues as little TJ jets back from successful Budapest trip

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Community fundraisers continue this July in support of Donegal girl TJ McDaid’s wish to walk.

Three-year-old TJ arrived back home to Ireland last week after another period of treatment in …
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First ‘Molly Bloomsday’ to become annual tradition after spectacular Donegal-Derry events 6 months ago

First ‘Molly Bloomsday’ to become annual tradition after spectacular Donegal-Derry events

YES Festival – Ireland’s first cross-border, all women, multi-arts festival – looks set to become an annual event.

The festival welcomed around 20,000 festival goers across Donegal and Derry between …
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Events: Donegal Hoteliers celebrate longstanding leader Paul Diver at glitzy gala dinner 6 months ago

Events: Donegal Hoteliers celebrate longstanding leader Paul Diver at glitzy gala dinner

The Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) this week hosted a ‘Thank You Gala Dinner’ in honour of fellow member, Paul Diver.

Mr Diver, owner of the Sandhouse …
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Donegal women to light up new female creativity festival this weekend 6 months ago

Donegal women to light up new female creativity festival this weekend

This weekend, Donegal’s own The Henry Girls will embark on a very special performance to mark a momentous occasion.

As a new day begins on Sunday, June 16th, the …
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Music stars unite for fundraising gig and auction for young Donegal mum 6 months ago

Music stars unite for fundraising gig and auction for young Donegal mum

Stars of Donegal’s music community are coming together for an unmissable evening of entertainment this Sunday, 16th June, at Voodoo Letterkenny.

The fundraiser aims to support the Rodgers and Mc …
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Thérapie Clinic to open its doors in Letterkenny very soon 6 months ago

Thérapie Clinic to open its doors in Letterkenny very soon

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The medical aesthetic scene in Letterkenny is set to get a glow-up with the arrival of Thérapie Clinic.

The Irish owned company has invested €1M in a 5,000 square foot …
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Maggie’s charity party to honour beloved mum, ‘Queen of Listillion’ Helen McDaid 7 months ago

Maggie’s charity party to honour beloved mum, ‘Queen of Listillion’ Helen McDaid

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Well-known Letterkenny woman Maggie McDaid Pyper is turning her 60th birthday into a very special charity event.

Maggie, known for her fundraising efforts, is dedicating her birthday to celebrating the …
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20 women’s groups in Donegal to share over €41,000 in new grants 7 months ago

20 women’s groups in Donegal to share over €41,000 in new grants

A total of 20 women’s groups in Donegal have been allocated a total of €41,000 in Government grant funding.

It’s part of a round of grant funding for over 500 …
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‘Smiley Eileey’ graduates as one of Ireland’s newest dentists 7 months ago

‘Smiley Eileey’ graduates as one of Ireland’s newest dentists

Dr. Eileen McGlinchey has a reason to be beaming after graduating as one of Ireland’s newest dentists.

The Ardara native, now living in Letterkenny, received her dental degree from Cork …
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Drumkeen woman introduced as Donegal’s newest solicitor 7 months ago

Drumkeen woman introduced as Donegal’s newest solicitor

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Donegal’s newest solicitor has been formally introduced as the county’s newest practising solicitor.

Drumkeen woman Dympna Gallinagh was welcomed to her role at Letterkenny District Court.

Ms Gallinagh is working …
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Inishowen poet Lorraine Carey to host maritime-themed writers’ workshop 7 months ago

Inishowen poet Lorraine Carey to host maritime-themed writers’ workshop

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Greencastle poet and artist Lorraine Carey is set to return to her roots in Inishowen to lead a special maritime-themed writing workshop.

The ‘Spindrift and Sea Salt’ event will …
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Events: Love Island’s Farmer Will parties in the hills of Donegal at BPerfect megastore bash 7 months ago

Events: Love Island’s Farmer Will parties in the hills of Donegal at BPerfect megastore bash

Continuing their mission to revamp Megastores nationwide, beauty brand BPerfect Cosmetics, has unveiled their re-imagined Megastore in Letterkenny Shopping Centre.

The grand re-opening event featured an exciting lineup of guests, …
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From Curtains to Couture: ATU Donegal fashion students showcase eco-conscious collections 7 months ago

From Curtains to Couture: ATU Donegal fashion students showcase eco-conscious collections

ATU Donegal’s BA Fashion Design with Promotion students made a sustainable statement this Wednesday, transforming the university canteen into a runway for their end-of-year collections.

The showcase, themed around …
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Donegal grandmother (92) reaching new heights for youth mental health 7 months ago

Donegal grandmother (92) reaching new heights for youth mental health

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An inspirational grandmother from Donegal is taking a huge leap to save young lives.

Kay Sinclair, aged 92, from Donegal Town is braving a ‘Skydive for Life’ on 20th July …
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‘There is no safe place’ – Donegal woman fundraising for family trapped in Gaza 7 months ago

‘There is no safe place’ – Donegal woman fundraising for family trapped in Gaza

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‘All Eyes on Rafah’ are the words spreading across social media today following a deadly Israeli attack on a tent camp for refugees in Gaza’s southern city, claiming 45 Palestinian …
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Donegal woman urges Irish people to use their vote in the European election 7 months ago

Donegal woman urges Irish people to use their vote in the European election

Donegal native Fionnuala Croker is heading an EU campaign to get Irish people voting in the European elections.

The Annagry woman head of office (acting) at the European Parliament …
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Empower Her: Donegal women ready to break barriers in politics 7 months ago

Empower Her: Donegal women ready to break barriers in politics

An ‘EMPOWER HER’ event at Donegal County Council last Friday provided a platform for women to voice their aspirations, share their concerns, and work towards a more inclusive political landscape. …
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Community rallies around brave Castlefin teen 7 months ago

Community rallies around brave Castlefin teen

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The community in east Donegal is rallying around brave Castlefin cancer fighter, Maisie Simpson (13).

Just a few weeks ago, the GAA-loving teen was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. Maisie is …
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Special Olympian Vicki the toast of Donegal

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Special Olympian Vicki McGill was the toast of Donegal on Thursday night after receiving a Civic Reception.

The members of the Letterkenny/Milford Municipal District were delighted to confer a …
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Gallery: Maria McCormack sets out to make waves with new music station 7 months ago

Gallery: Maria McCormack sets out to make waves with new music station

Music pulsed from Devlin Hall in Letterkenny today as talented local artists celebrated the launch of Over the West Radio.

Founded by Letterkenny singer-songwriter Maria McCormack, the online station offers …
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Donegal woman behind first all-island women founders summit 7 months ago

Donegal woman behind first all-island women founders summit

Donegal-based innovation adviser and tech entrepreneur, Mary McKenna, is preparing to open Ireland’s first all-island summit for female founders next Monday.

Mary is chairperson of Awaken Hub, the organisers …
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‘Empower Her’ seminar in Lifford to tackle barriers for women in politics 7 months ago

‘Empower Her’ seminar in Lifford to tackle barriers for women in politics

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Donegal County Council will host the ‘EMPOWER HER’ seminar this month, aimed at exploring strategies to enhance female representation in politics.

The event which is …
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Claire’s Self Care Wellness Fair to raise funds for brave friend Olivia Robb 7 months ago

Claire’s Self Care Wellness Fair to raise funds for brave friend Olivia Robb

A powerful wellness and community event returns to Letterkenny this May with the second annual ‘Self Care Wellness Fair’.

The free fundraising fair takes place at the Silver Tassie Hotel …
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‘You are not alone’ – Letterkenny Darkness into Light walk leads with message of support and hope 8 months ago

‘You are not alone’ – Letterkenny Darkness into Light walk leads with message of support and hope

Communities across Donegal will be rising and shining as beacons of hope this Saturday to walk from Darkness into Light for Pieta.

The Letterkenny sunrise walk is the largest in …
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Ballyshannon’s Pauline Donagher rings in 80th birthday raising €2,000 for charity! 8 months ago

Ballyshannon’s Pauline Donagher rings in 80th birthday raising €2,000 for charity!

Featured photo by Karen Skelly Donegal 

When Ballyshannon’s Pauline Donagher recently reached the milestone of 80 years young, she wanted to turn the great occasion into something even better!

Pauline, a …
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Stories of extraordinary Donegal women featured in new book and exhibition 8 months ago

Stories of extraordinary Donegal women featured in new book and exhibition

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The diverse experiences of two Rossnowlagh women are featured in a collection of photography portraits in a ground-breaking limited edition book – ‘Empower Her’.

The book is a debut project …
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Gardaí shine a light on domestic abuse supports for Go Purple Day 8 months ago

Gardaí shine a light on domestic abuse supports for Go Purple Day

This Friday, Donegal gardaí will join the nationwide initiative, Go Purple Day, to raise awareness about domestic abuse and the vital support services available to victims.

Gardaí across the Donegal …
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Gallery: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing rallies for beloved friend Patrice McCrossan 8 months ago

Gallery: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing rallies for beloved friend Patrice McCrossan

Adorned with blue ribbons and hairdryers at the ready, the Patrick Gildea Hairdressing team in Letterkenny held a heartfelt fundraiser this afternoon for former team member Patrice McCrossan.

Patrice, a …
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Gallery: Central Hotel celebrates a new culinary chapter at Chapman’s 8 months ago

Gallery: Central Hotel celebrates a new culinary chapter at Chapman’s

The celebrations were in full swing at Central Hotel in Donegal Town last night as a stunning transformation was unveiled at Chapman’s Restaurant.

Dining @ Central Hotel is a new …
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Simply the Best… at Jackson’s Hotel! 8 months ago

Simply the Best… at Jackson’s Hotel!

Following sold-out shows throughout Europe and the UK over the past 10 years including Rebecca as Tina Turner is coming back to Jackson’s Hotel Ballybofey on Sunday May …
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Ballybofey’s Laura Ní Aoidhne shows her grá for Irish in Leinster House 8 months ago

Ballybofey’s Laura Ní Aoidhne shows her grá for Irish in Leinster House

A Donegal woman has taken Leinster House by storm as part of her role as a TG4 intern.

Ballybofey native Laura Ní Aoidhne is working with the broadcaster as the …
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Grateful Killygordon woman gives back to Epilepsy Ireland 8 months ago

Grateful Killygordon woman gives back to Epilepsy Ireland

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An east Donegal woman who benefited from the services of Epilepsy Ireland has raised more than €1,600 for the organisation through her Guest Tea.

Sebrena White, from Killygordon, was diagnosed …
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Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee 8 months ago

Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee

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Glenswilly dancer Niamh Shevlin is enjoying the afterglow as the weekend’s events sink in.

On Saturday night she was crowned as the 2024 Donegal Rose, impressing the judges amongst 16 …
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Castlefinn cadet commissioned to serve in Army Equitation School 8 months ago

Castlefinn cadet commissioned to serve in Army Equitation School

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Second Lieutenant Erin Crawford from Castlefinn has been assigned to the Army Equitation School.

Second Lieutenant Crawford (20) was commissioned as a new officer at the commissioning ceremony of …
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Tidy up planned at Little Angels burial grave in Letterkenny 8 months ago

Tidy up planned at Little Angels burial grave in Letterkenny

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Letterkenny University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still …
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Gweedore designer blends elegance and luxury in new fashion brand 8 months ago

Gweedore designer blends elegance and luxury in new fashion brand

West Donegal designer Sarah Lorraine Gallagher is making a statement in soft power with the launch of Ireland’s newest luxury brand – Sarah Lorraine Donegal.

Driven by a passion for …
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Dance champion Niamh Shevlin crowned this year’s Donegal Rose 8 months ago

Dance champion Niamh Shevlin crowned this year’s Donegal Rose

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Glenswilly Riverdance performer Niamh Shevlin has been selected as the Donegal Rose for the 2024 Rose of Tralee festival.

Niamh is one half of the famous Shevlin Twins and has …
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Events: Musical celebrations as Moya Brennan is awarded Donegal Person of the Year 9 months ago

Events: Musical celebrations as Moya Brennan is awarded Donegal Person of the Year

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Clannad’s Moya Brennan was officially inaugurated as the 2023 Donegal Person of the Year last night.

She was the centrepiece of the Donegal Association Dublin’s annual Gala Ball last night …
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Gallery: Community shines at style-filled North West 10k fashion show! 9 months ago

Gallery: Community shines at style-filled North West 10k fashion show!

Last night’s North West 10k Fashion Show was a memorable night of fashion, fun and fundraising!

Local personalities stepped out of their comfort zones and onto the catwalk of …
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Walking group steps up to relay in memory of much-loved friend 9 months ago

Walking group steps up to relay in memory of much-loved friend

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When they circle the track as part of the 24 hour Relay for Life initiative next month, the Ray Walking Group will be in familiar step but will be without …
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Getting married? An Chúirt Spring Wedding Showcase takes place Easter Monday 1-6pm 9 months ago

Getting married? An Chúirt Spring Wedding Showcase takes place Easter Monday 1-6pm

Are you ready to experience a romantic journey amidst the captivating landscapes of West Donegal?

Look no further than An Chúirt Hotel, one of Donegal’s top 4-star wedding venues …
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Charity Chic: Tickets going fast for Letterkenny’s fundraising fashion show! 9 months ago

Charity Chic: Tickets going fast for Letterkenny’s fundraising fashion show!

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Get ready for a night of glitz, glamour, and good craic at the North West 10k fashion show this Easter!

Tickets are selling fast for this event, taking place on …
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Letterkenny’s Clare O’Donnell crowned this year’s ‘Donegal Mary’ 9 months ago

Letterkenny’s Clare O’Donnell crowned this year’s ‘Donegal Mary’

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Letterkenny Pharmacy Technician Clare O’Donnell has been chosen as this year’s Donegal Mary in the Mary from Dungloe Festival.

The glamorous selection ceremony took place last night at the Clanree …
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Mountcharles humanitarian worker hailed as one of Donegal’s finest ambassadors 9 months ago

Mountcharles humanitarian worker hailed as one of Donegal’s finest ambassadors

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Donegal native Mary-Ellen McGroarty, South Sudan’s Country Director for the UN World Food Programme, has been described as one of Donegal’s finest ambassadors.

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, …
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Shandon Hotel and Spa celebrates eight years of success! 9 months ago

Shandon Hotel and Spa celebrates eight years of success!

The Shandon Hotel and Spa threw a celebratory bash last night to mark eight years since its revival.

The seaside hotel marked the anniversary with a lavish party for staff …
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Olivia’s thank you as Penneys fashion show raises amazing €5,190 9 months ago

Olivia’s thank you as Penneys fashion show raises amazing €5,190

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Newtowncunningham woman Oliva Robb has expressed her gratitude for the “effort, support and love” put into a hugely successful fashion show at Penneys Letterkenny.

€5,190 was raised on Tuesday as …
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Delighted Kyna to represent London at Mary from Dungloe! 9 months ago

Delighted Kyna to represent London at Mary from Dungloe!

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Kyna Boyle was last night confirmed as the ‘London Mary’ representative at this year’s Mary from Dungloe Festival.

The 21-year-old, who has strong west Donegal connections, was crowned at a …
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Donegal TikTokker brews teatime meet-ups for content creators 9 months ago

Donegal TikTokker brews teatime meet-ups for content creators

Donegal TikTok star Mirenda Rosenberg has launched a ‘Content Creator Tea’ to help creators spill the tea on their challenges and share successes.

This networking event and workshop at the …
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