6 years ago
We love how the Twin Towns are celebrating women on Nollaig na mBan
Hundreds of colourful baubles have appeared on the Ballybofey/Stranorlar footbridge in celebration of Women’s Little Christmas.
The eye-catching exhibition contains festive decorations with messages, mementos and photos of local women. Mothers, …
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6 years ago
Funeral of young Donegal mum Jasmine to be held on Monday
The 28-year-old mum-of-two was found dead at her home in Killygordon on Friday morning last.
The aspiring actress and model will be laid to rest following funeral mass at St …
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6 years ago
Hero Megan wins ‘Groom of the Year’ award
Megan McGettigan has been presented with a top accolade at the Irish Show Jumping Awards for a selfless act of bravery this year.
Megan earned the Tredstep Groom of the Year award …
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6 years ago
The She Said Club is coming to Donegal!
UPDATE: The She Said Club ‘Nourish to Flourish’ has been rescheduled to Saturday, 9th March 2019.
What’s the She Said Club you ask?
It’s a relaxing and fun event full …
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6 years ago
How Anita and Don will deliver festive donations ‘from one table to another’
A heartwarming community initiative is returning to the village of Ramelton this Christmas Day.
‘An Extra Plate’ gives people the chance to donate or receive Christmas dinners for free, bringing …
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6 years ago
Road safety campaigner Joan applauded for sharing personal tragedy
Donegal woman Joan Doherty lost her daughter Kellie in a tragic road traffic collision in 2005.
Every year, she relives the devastating events that took Kellie from her.
Kellie was …
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6 years ago
It’s showtime for Miss Universe Ireland Grainne Gallanagh
Buncrana native Grainne Gallanagh is just hours away from big moment on stage at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.
The 24-year-old beauty is vying to become Ireland’s first-ever Miss …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny women earn awards from Donegal Centre for Independent Living
Aisling Hunter and Pauline Larkin both received end of year awards for their care and leadership in the community for people with disabilities.
A large number of nominees were celebrated …
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6 years ago
Donegal Traveller women unveil stunning symbolic quilt
A spectacular pictorial quilt created by Traveller women and girls from all over Donegal was launched at Donegal County Museum.
The quilt, a community arts initiative of Donegal Travellers Project …
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6 years ago
Abortion bill passes all stages to be legalised in January 2019
Yesterday was described as a historic day after Ireland’s abortion legislation was passed by the Seanad.
Last night’s vote clears the way for the law to be introduced in January …
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6 years ago
Charity ball raises €17,000 for local breast cancer research
The North West Breast Cancer Ball 2018 has raised a grand total of €17,000 for cancer research and patient care.
The glamorous event was held in the Silver Tassie Hotel …
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6 years ago
Outstanding young Donegal women earn President’s Awards
Two inspirational young women from Co. Donegal have been honoured with Gold Gaisce Awards by President Michael D. Higgins.
Sorcha McElchar from Castlefin and Emma McKinley from Falcarragh were both celebrated …
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6 years ago
Success for Spraoi agus Spórt at Charity Impact Awards
It was celebrations all round for Spraoi Agus Spórt Family Centre after their win in the Charity Impact Awards 2018.
The Carndonagh centre which was established by five local mums …
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6 years ago
Events: Letterkenny Babies party raises a ho-ho-huge amount for charity!
The annual event brings local parents and children together for a family day out in aid of a great cause.
This year’s party raised €1,100 for The Belarus Orphanage Appeal. …
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6 years ago
Sinead Kelly crowned Ireland’s top sports volunteer
A local football club hero from Donegal has won a Volunteer Ireland Award 2018.
Sinead Kelly is a tireless volunteer with Raphoe Town Football Club and a passionate promoter …
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6 years ago
Donegal girl stunned by incredible family Christmas gift
A brave teen from Donegal Town was lost for words on live radio yesterday after receiving a special Christmas surprise.
India Kennedy (15) and her family have been going through …
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6 years ago
One step closer: Abortion legislation passes in the Dáil
The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill will proceed to the Seanad as the Government aims to introduce termination of pregnancy services to Ireland by January 2019.
The Bill was …
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6 years ago
Letterkenny Babies annual Christmas Jumper party returns!
The countdown is on to the Letterkenny Babies big Christmas party this Sunday, 9th December.
The popular parents’ Facebook page is throwing another festive fundraiser, this time in aid of …
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6 years ago
Inspirational local women named among Ireland’s top volunteers
Today (Wednesday) is International Volunteer Day 2018 and a chance to celebrate people who selflessly make a difference in their localities.
Raphoe Town FC leader Sinead Kelly and Engineer Sharon Clarke were among …
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6 years ago
Ballybofey boy dreams up Tesco’s toy of the year
A lovable little bear with a unique link to Donegal has launched in Tesco stores this December.
Cedric the Teddy was given his name by Lewis Evans (aged 5) from …
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6 years ago
#RushetoRaise Christmas movie day raises €2,200 for charity
More than 200 people attended last Sunday’s special screening of Santa Claus: The Movie at Century Cinemas Letterkenny, hosted by local parents Emmet and Maria Rushe.
Guests turned up in their Christmas jumpers …
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6 years ago
‘My happy place is a bride’s house on her wedding morning’
As the founder of TeamBride.ie, Carina Monteith from Lifford is a personal assistant for local brides on their wedding day.
She has spent over 10 years in the bridal world, …
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6 years ago
Buncrana woman wins Presidential award for achievements abroad
Breege McDaid from Donegal is set to receive a Presidential Distinguished Service Award today.
Breege, a native of Buncrana, is the Director of Irish Community Care Merseyside (ICCM).
Breege has …
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6 years ago
DonegalWoman.ie and Women’s Inspire join forces for national conference
The global online Women’s Inspire Network have set their sights on Donegal for their sixth annual conference.
On April 10th 2019, women in business, WIN members and non-members will …
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6 years ago
Delight for the Hanlon family as son Jason’s surgery is a success
A young Co Donegal man has received the best Christmas present ever after doctors operated on him in a bid to leave him free from pain.
Jason Hanlon has suffered …
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6 years ago
Spraoi agus Sport are calling for your vote!
Spraoi agus Sport in Carndonagh has welcomed countless children and adults to their community over the past eight years.
Now, they are calling for votes from the community to achieve a dream of …
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6 years ago
‘Danielle will never be forgotten’ – family gets Embassy support in trial
The family of the late Danielle McLaughlin from Buncrana has received assistance from the Irish Consul in India as the trial of her alleged killer continues.
Approximately 50 witnesses are …
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6 years ago
Daniel and Majella offer up villa hideaway for NW Breast Cancer Ball
The celebrity couple are offering a getaway to their sunny Spanish villa to raise funds for breast cancer research in Donegal and supports for cancer patients.
Bidders at the Breast …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s Katie McGloin fronts special report on women’s lives
The Bundoran Magh Ene College student is one of six young women featured in ‘The Big Picture – A Woman’s World’ on RTE. This social media and TV series examines …
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6 years ago
NW Breast Cancer Ball gifted with €5,200 Kevin Sharkey painting
Donegal painter Kevin Sharkey has donated a painting valued at €5,200 for auction at the upcoming North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball.
The painting, titled Friends Forever will be auctioned …
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6 years ago
Families affected by baby loss invited to Christmas craft workshop
Feileacain (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) is hosting a Christmas craft workshop for families in Donegal who have experienced the loss of a baby.
The event on 3rd December …
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6 years ago
Volunteers going bald for little Lucy’s cancer battle
Some eager volunteers are enjoying their last few days of having hair before they shave (and some wax!) it all off for a great cause.
The ‘Big Shave for Lucy’ …
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6 years ago
Tickets launch for NW Simon Women’s Little Christmas Ladies Lunch
The fifth Women’s Little Christmas Black Dress Ladies Lunch has been announced for Sun 6th Jan 2019 in the beautiful setting of Kilronan Castle, Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon.
The fun and …
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6 years ago
Police appeal for help finding missing woman
The PSNI has appealed to the public to come forward with any information that may help them find a missing woman, Jean McGahey.
The 72-year-old was last seen in the Derry …
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6 years ago
‘This is not consent’ – Thongs hung across Dublin in rape trial protest
“Thongs are not consent” was the overriding message from several demonstrations in Ireland following the recent Cork trial which discussed an alleged rape victim’s choice of underwear.
Hundreds of people …
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6 years ago
TD raises thong to the Dáil in protest over Irish rape case
TD Ruth Coppinger has brought the treatment of alleged rape victims to the fore today by holding up a lace thong to the Dáil.
The Solidarity TD was protesting a …
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6 years ago
Events: Stars come out for Letterkenny Shopping Centre fashion show
The Welcome Winter fashion show in the Clanree Hotel Letterkenny was a sparkling occasion of music, style and bubbles all for a great cause.
The event was organised by the …
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6 years ago
That’s a wrap! Shandon host viewing party for TG4 series finale
The Shandon Hotel in Donegal is celebrating the grand finale of their TV series in the best way possible – with a party and special offer!
The past four weeks …
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6 years ago
Tributes paid following death of popular principal Nora Friel
Loreto Letterkenny school principal, Ms Nora Friel, has passed away.
Ms Friel passed away yesterday at Letterkenny University Hospital following an illness.
Originally from Carrigart but living in Letterkenny, Ms …
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6 years ago
Trailblazing Donegal historian leads rediscovery of Irish women’s feats
Donegal woman Angela Byrne is making great strides in her role as DFAT Historian-in-Residence at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin.
The Culdaff woman is well on her way to accomplishing one …
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6 years ago
Comedy, fashion and beauty combine for this Ladies Night in Stranorlar
St Mary’s NS and The Parents Association present a Ladies Night Out in Kee’s Hotel to celebrate 60 years in Stranorlar.
The night is guaranteed to have lots of laughs with special …
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6 years ago
Inspirational Gortahork girl gets the chop for charity
Gortahork schoolgirl Polly Harris will have a brand new haircut going back to school on Monday – along with an inspiring story to tell her friends.
The kind-hearted 12-year-old had …
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6 years ago
Lucy vs Cancer: Family and friends rally around a ‘wee trooper’
People all over Donegal and the North West have come together this week to lend a helping hand to a brave little girl and her family.
Lucy Mc Geehan, aged …
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6 years ago
Christmas charity project to raise awareness of the silent grief of miscarriage
The local charity project Christmas Spirit LK have today announced their third fundraiser for 2018.
This year’s campaign is titled the ‘EverGlow Project’ to raise awareness of miscarriage and collect …
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6 years ago
This ‘Welcome Winter’ fashion show sounds very cool!
Donegal fashion fans will be getting a glimpse of the very best winter and Christmas fashion at an upcoming charity fashion show.
The ‘Welcome Winter’ showcase, hosted by Letterkenny Shopping Centre, …
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6 years ago
Tailor-made success: Graduates fashion their future from LYIT
Nine students completed the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion and Promotion this year and are now stepping into the exciting and dynamic world of fashion and textiles.
These students have …
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6 years ago
Andrea Gilligan announced as celebrity guest of Breast Cancer Ball
Donegal broadcaster Andrea Gilligan has been named as this year’s celebrity guest at the North West Breast Cancer Ball.
The Ballyshannon native is the host of daily news programme ‘Breakfast Briefing’ and …
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6 years ago
‘We are the lucky ones’ – Orla and Jackie think pink at McElhinneys
Orla Maguire and Jackie McGavigan were the special guests at an afternoon tea fundraiser at the Ballybofey department store on Wednesday 24th October.
Both women had overcome at different stages …
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6 years ago
Trailblazer Mika scoops top Girl Guide award
Mika Browne, a member of Convoy Girl Guides, received the Trailblazer National Guide Award – Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – at a special ceremony in Croke Park recently.
Mika was …
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6 years ago
Peter Mark salon having a hair-raising Halloween for charity
Drag queen dress up, complimentary blow-drys and raffles, it’s all happening at Peter Mark this weekend!
The annual Petermarkathon fundraiser is back and coming to Peter Mark Letterkenny, Donegal from …
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