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Newly appointed Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley didn’t take the traditional route into politics.

The disability campaigner received the Taoiseach’s appointment to the Seanad as a voice for others in Ireland.

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The Central Hotel and The Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town are providing dazzling entertainment this Christmas with a host of party nights.

If you’ve been looking for an …
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National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

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The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, County Donegal, is proud to present Northern Light, a mid-career retrospective exhibition of artist Ann Quinn, opening on Saturday, 5th October at 6pm.

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The battle is heating up between St. Eunan’s GAA and Letterkenny Music and Drama Group!

The two groups are competing in a lip sync battle for the ages on Friday …
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Donegal-based artist Maria Gasol will today launch an exhibition of works drawing from her personal experience of motherhood.

The exhibition will run at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny for a month …
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Three Donegal cleaning fanatics are set to front a new TV series on TG4 this October.

‘Is Mise le MESS’ features a ‘craic team of cleaners’ Síle Ní Duibheannaigh from …
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Great things happen when women support each other, and the supportive energy was almost bursting out of Lough Eske Castle on Thursday during the Donegal Women in Business ‘Leading The …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network proudly marked its 25th anniversary at a conference in Lough Eske Castle yesterday, with 220 attendees from sectors across the north west.

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Two outstanding cancer survivors and dedicated volunteers have been awarded Relay for Life Donegal’s highest honour.

Unsung heroes Eileen Tourish and Ena Barrett both received the Gordy Klatt Award this …
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Several trailblazing women from across Donegal have been nominated for the third annual Goss.ie Women of the Year Awards.

The awards recognise women across multiple genres, including business, the arts, …
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A Donegal poet has been announced as Read Mór Ambassador for Culture Night book gifting initiative by the Arts Council.

The Arts Council is to partner with the Irish Prison …
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Leading Irish historian Dr Angela Byrne has announced the upcoming launch of her new book about Irish encounters with Romanov Russia.

In Anarchy and Authority, readers follow contemporaneous accounts of Irish …
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The Arranmore Shorefront Stage hosted a ‘miraculous’ festival on August 17th and 18th as musicians from all corners of Ireland gathered to perform on one of the most beautiful stages …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network will celebrate 25 years of empowerment with a special networking conference in Lough Eske Castle this September.

Irish designer and equitable workplace campaigner …
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Nell McCafferty, one of Ireland’s most outspoken female voices has passed away.

Born in Derry, the 80-year-old passed away at a Donegal nursing home this morning.

Her family has just …
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A woman who lost her husband and two children in a horrific tragedy in Co Donegal has spoken about how she still lives from hour to hour after her huge …
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Donegal Rose Niamh Shevlin shared a heartfelt tribute to her late auntie in her Rose of Tralee interview this evening.

Opening the show as the first Rose on the stage, …
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Kind-hearted Milford girl Alisha Rodgers getting ready to donate her long locks to children in need this September.

Alisha, who hasn’t had a big haircut since 2020, adores her long …
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There were surprises and goodwill galore on Saturday as over €10,000 was raised during a charity headshave at Anne O’Gorman’s hair salon in Ballybofey.

The fundraiser for Beaumont Hospital was …
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The countdown is on for Donegal Rose Niamh Shevlin ahead of her big moment in the Tralee Dome at the live selection nights this week.

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Magee of Donegal are delighted to celebrate Donegal 550 with a day-long event exploring their heritage as one of Donegal Town’s oldest department stores with a rich history …
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A young woman is doing a charity head shave for Beaumont Hospital as she prepares for a life-changing brain surgery for epilepsy.

Natalia Marchlewska and her partner James Britton are …
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Discover the joy of the Irish language through song through Community Singing Le Chéile workshops, taking place on Saturday, 24th August at The Vestry in Letterkenny.

These unique workshops are …
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Letterkenny Pharmacy Technician Clare O’Donnell has been crowned this year’s Mary From Dungloe.

Claire, who was this year’s ‘Donegal Mary’ was a hugely popular choice with the judges.

She was …
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A Vintage Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea held in Drimarone this month has been a resounding success, raising an impressive €12,400 for the Loreto Girls School in Rumbek, South Sudan.

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The husband of a Falcarragh woman who received the gift of life through organ donation is embarking on an epic charity cycle next week.

Elizabeth Ferry will be cheering on …
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She had to wait an extra day, but clearly time is no limitation for 92-year-old Kay Sinclair.

The Donegal Town woman was insistent on making a daring charity skydive in …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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 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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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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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 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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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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