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Donegal dental nurse Eileen McGlinchey has donated over €1,000 to Donegal Hospice.

Earlier this year, Eileen launched an innovative fundraiser in aid of the local charity.

She came up with …
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The table quiz will be held in Arena7 Letterkenny on Thursday 14th December in aid of local father Michael McGrath who is battling bowel cancer. Emmet and Maria Rushe (Rushe …
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Oireachtas Committee members yesterday voted 14 to six in favour of a full repeal of the amendment. The cross-party committee also voted on recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly ahead of the …
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Members of the network gathered in the festive wonderland of the Letterkenny hotel to reflect on the year and look ahead to an even more prosperous future.

The DWIBN has …
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The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution has recommended a straight repeal of the amendment regarding abortion laws.

The 14-6 vote in favour of a ‘repeal simpliciter’ (repeal without any …
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Convoy schoolgirl Mikaela was born prematurely and was diagnosed with spina bifida.

Her parents, Sinéad and Chris, didn’t know if she would ever walk.

But bubbly Mikaela, who attends Scoil …
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The Letterkenny Babies Facebook forum for local parents have raised a massive €2540 for two local charities – Ballaghderg Special Needs Pre-School and Mobilize for Mikaela, who will each receive €1270.

The Letterkenny …
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A woman in Manchester shared photos of a ‘concerning’ event where the Primark Home candle burnt down to a level where it started to create large flames. She quickly blew it …
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A big beauty event was held on Thursday to celebrate the store becoming the county’s exclusive stockist, with special guests and makeup demos running throughout the afternoon.

LOLA brand manager …
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Arranmore resident Winnie McCauley passed away before Christmas last year following a battle with cancer. She was 56 years old and a highly-regarded mum of two.

Winnie had always wanted …
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Donegal, Mayo, and Leitrim are at the highest risk of snow, with the north-west expected to bear the brunt of Storm Caroline.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow-ice …
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The hugely popular Letterkenny Babies Facebook group are inviting their many followers and friends to celebrate the Christmas season with good cheer and goodwill.

There’s a wonderful mix of activities …
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Angela Kilgallen has received many warm tributes from colleagues and customers for her many years of work in two Donegal branches.

Originally from Skreen, Co Sligo Angela began her journey …
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Young and old tucked into complimentary pancakes on Saturday 2nd December at a coffee morning in memory of baby Lily Hannigan.

The event was organised by local mother Heather Boyd …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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A few weeks ago, Donegal Woman columnists, Maria Rushe (The S-Mum) and her husband Emmet (of Rushe Fitness) decided to run a Christmas fundraiser.

The Jack and Jill Foundation and …
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Seamus and Elizabeth Doherty’s Christmas came early as Irwin Expert Electrical and TDA Repairs sent them two rather large packages!

The Moville family welcomed their second set of twins on …
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The Off The Street Christmas food festival takes place in the town for two days only this weekend. Over 40 food and craft stalls have been set up inside a …
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Figures released by the Gardaí have shown the alcohol is a contributory factor in 38% of fatal crashes in the lead up to Christmas.

Gardaí released these figures at the …
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People may now be able to bring their pets into supermarkets and cafés.

A rule from the 1950s regarding domestic animals (dogs and cats) in food premises has been repealed.

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Anam Cara, the organisation that supports bereaved parents, is hosting its next monthly parent Evening on Thursday 14th of December from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal …
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Members of the Inishowen branch of the Abortion Rights Campaign have worked with members of Alliance for Choice in Derry to help deliver a series of workshops and seminars in the North …
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A girls’ Grey/Pink Fur Collar Coat and a Navy Hooded Coat have both been recalled this week due to a potential choking hazard.

The Grey/Pink Fur Collar Coat (code: 191228) was found to …
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Aine Boyle and Saoirse Faughnan have planned a glamorous event for all local people to show the love for a vital mental health service.

Pieta House opened its first centre …
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Gifted celebrates the best of over 600 Irish designers and makers from fashion to jewellery and beyond.

Record-breaking crowds of over 45,000 are expected to generate more than €1m per …
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Lisa Moore, a Bioscience student at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, was one of eight young women to earn an Intel Women in Technology award for 2017.

Lisa was presented with …
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Figures released by the Central Statistics Office this week have shown that 60% of those holding third-level qualifications in Donegal are women.

The publication shows that 42% of the population …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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They are hosting one of Donegal’s first ever designer bingo nights, with luxury prizes up for grabs! Designer goods such as handbags, watches, and jewellery are just a small sample …
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Donegal Town’s Deborah Bonner is delighted to take on a new role to connect a unique community of sportspeople – Ireland’s 11 breast cancer dragon boat teams.

Deborah founded Donegal Dragons, …
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Donegal Business Network hosted the ‘Bosses Wash for Cash’ event in Letterkenny on Saturday last to raise money for specialist treatment for the seven-year-old Convoy schoolgirl.

DBN Director Darren Donaghy …
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Jennifer Pearson-Millar is about the begin a new adventure after being voted in as a Councillor of Lac-Supérieur, an idyllic ski resort in Quebec.

The St. Johnston native has called …
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Ambitious local women were invited to gather for Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week and learn from key speakers about scaling their business.

Donegal Bank of Ireland Business specialist Marjorie …
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Miss Ireland Lauren McDonagh was the pride of the country last night as she competed in the Miss World championships.

Lauren competed against dozens of top pageant winners from across …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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A Letterkenny woman has been horrified to discover she has fallen victim to a bogus call after receiving a phone bill of more than €150.

The woman was targeted by …
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A large number of unsubstantiated sexual misconduct allegations have been made against comedian Al Porter in the past 24 hours.

According to The Times, it has been alleged that 24-year-old …
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Being registered to vote means that you can participate in deciding who represents you at local government level, national government level and European government level.

If you have not yet …
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A unique party in Letterkenny on November 24th will celebrate the life of a beautiful and cherished local woman who died nine years ago.

Jessica O’Toole died at the age …
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A very sweet sale will take place this Sunday in Annagry!

The talented kids from Rolling Pins and Threads will sell their delicious home-baked goods at 11:45am this Sunday at Annagry …
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This enormous bottle holds three litres of extra dry Italian Prosecco – four times the size of your average bottle.

Popping this may need to be a group effort, considering …
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‘Laggan Lads’ will be launched  by local historian Hilary Roulston on Friday 17 November at 7.30pm in Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny.

“Laggan Lads” is a collection of stories …
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Parents Seamus and Elizabeth Doherty’s twin babies Sienna and Travis were born this year on October 17th – the exact date that their girls Samera and Tameka were born in …
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Mná Phort Mhaise, Magheroarty Women’s group based in the heart of the Gaeltacht, presented Majella O Donnell with a cheque for €827 today at Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in aid ‘Cups …
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Donegal business leaders will get their hands dirty this weekend to help fund a life-changing operation for Mikaela Breen.

Donegal Business Network will host the ‘Bosses Wash for Cash’ event …
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The devastating floods of August 22nd affected thousands of people across Donegal in many ways.The physical damage was assessed and counted up, but the emotional impact of the natural disaster …
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A fabulous party at the Indulgence salon celebrated the introduction of Dibi Milano to Donegal on Thursday 9th November.

Salon owner Seema Mehta was delighted to exclusively bring the brand to …
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This Sunday, Brigde Laver-Diver and her staff will throw open the doors of BBobs Hair Salon for their popular annual charity day.

This will be the eleventh staging of the …
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The Leslie family of Killybegs have raised over €10,000 for the care of five-year-old Rory, who has cerebral palsy.

Bert and Anne Leslie have provided immeasurable comfort for Rory’s parents …
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All are welcome to the Feileacain support meeting on Friday, November 10th in the Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny. The event from 7.30pm – 9pm will be a special and safe meeting …
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