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Senator Catherine Noone, chairwoman of the Oireachtas Committee on Abortion, wrote to Mr Jackson this morning on the fifth day of his protest.

In correspondence, she said she has watched …
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Majella O’Donnell was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, and bravely shaved her head on the Late Late Show at the beginning of her treatment. Since then, she has been …
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Politician Tim Jackson, who ran in last year’s General Election, began his hunger strike on Wednesday.

Jackson says he will be striking for “as long as necessary” to bring attention …
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The Irish Deaf Society has been leading negotiations with the Government over the passage of an Oireachtas bill that would officially recognise ISL. If passed, the bill would give Deaf …
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This WEAR (Women’s Equality Awareness Raising) seminar will be held in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Thursday 28th September 2017 from 12.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Eeveryone is welcome to book …
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The 28-year-old former election candidate has begun a campaign to raise attention to his demands that Leo Varadkar and the Oireachtas Committee on Abortion watch a video of an abortion …
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The people of Letterkenny will be wide awake this Monday morning after a high dose of caffeine from the newest Starbucks cafe.

The An Dánlann sports complex at LYIT has …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local women.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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Alma Curran, the principal of St. Joseph’s National School, explained to Donegal Woman that Mally was the backbone of the community, and that the town is in shock following her …
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A crowd in the region of 700 made their way to the Blue Haven in Kilcar to meet world-renowned footballer Seamus Coleman last night.

The Killybegs native is now the …
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i.C.A.R.E. is a day and respite centre in Buncrana that supports parents of children and people with autism, but funding has all but dried up.

For mum of three Mary …
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As the breeding season for the arachnids is fast approaching, they venture inside in order to mate in a comfortable environment. The male spiders venture out in search of female …
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Chairperson of iCARE Angela Tourish tells Donegal Woman how parents are working tirelessly to keep the centre open.

“The main issue is that the HSE are referring children to us …
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Of the total 919 people in the North West who attended addiction services, 538 were from Donegal, 295 from Sligo, and 86 from Leitrim. Most were men (593), compared to …
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We’ve got the Friday feeling here in DW towers, and would like to share a special reminder that it’s National Leave Work at 4pm Day.

It’s September, summer is over, we’re …
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Eighteen year old Lauren will be jetting off to Paris this weekend to model for top makeup brand Vanity X.

The Buncrana native was one of three Miss Ireland 2017 …
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Abbey Vocational School student Emily McGill has been awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €20,000 towards her third level studies in Applied Physics at Dublin City University (DCU).

Abbey VS …
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Dublin native Jack O’Donohue left Muff on May 29th for what he called ‘a bit of a walk’. In reality, Jack embarked on a huge adventure that inspired many people …
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Kara Rose is an admirable Donegal girl who was among twenty national winners honoured at this year’s national awards in Dublin on Monday.

On her seventh birthday in 2015, Kara …
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Donegal’s star singer Daniel has announced that he and his wife Majella will be welcoming a new grandchild to their family in the New Year.

Majella’s daughter Siobhan and her husband …
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The Little Wishes Black Tie Charity Ball is just around the corner and is set to be one of the biggest nights of the social calendar in Letterkenny.

The glamourous …
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Joined by Kimberley Chu, all funds raised will go towards The Truth for Danielle McLaughlin Campaign.

Raymond has set a £2,000 goal for his fundraiser and is coming close to …
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Landmarks across Ireland will be illuminated in orange to spread the message that “it’s okay not to be okay.”

Cycle Against Suicide is hosting an awareness campaign on the Diamond …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local women.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature for readers to enjoy.

This tale …
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The Lifford native had some help coming up with a title for his autobiography as he asked his Instagram followers for suggestions under a photograph of himself and Jamie Dornan!

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Shot at Ards Friary in Donegal, this breathtaking video was directed by Letterkenny woman Andrea to celebrate the link between Ireland’s past and present.

“I was always passionate about the …
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3-year-old Madeline McCann went missing in Portugal in May 2007, when she disappeared from her bed whilst parents Kate and Gerry McCann dined in a nearby restaurant.

Although there have …
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Photographer Bill Guiller took this gorgeous snap of two Donegal ladies last weekend at the Dark Hedges, the picturesque road in Antrim used in ‘A Game of Thrones’!

The two …
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They’re hoping to hear from “curious, cheerful, and enthusiastic” Irish people with good French for the auditions!

They will be in Dublin next week to recruit characters for greeting, food …
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The couple was towing the van with their car when strong winds and a bumpy road caused the caravan to start snaking. It became difficult to regain control and the …
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The first storm of the year will be female, and will be named Aileen.

The gender of the first storm alternates each year, with Angus being the first storm of …
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Gin and Tonic flavour chocolate by Kerry confectioners Skelligs will be hitting the shelves in Lidl on Monday – but you better nab them quickly as they’re only there while …
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If you’re looking for a way to make the most of a Sunday afternoon then head to Raphoe this weekend. On Sunday September 10th from 2-6pm there will be many …
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Kildare woman Orla Mayock is hoping to pay forward some generosity she received after suffering her own unexpected disaster.

Orla owned a Montessori Preschool in Maynooth which was destroyed in a …
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With four months to go until the airing of the Toy Show, the elves want to make sure that they’ve organised the show nice and early so as they can …
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Residents of Beechwood Park in Convoy at the weekend had to avoid the raw sewage that ran down the footpath and into a nearby river.

Children played around the estate on …
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Well-known Creeslough woman Pat McCarry presented a €2,300 cheque to the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society of Ireland after holding her 23rd annual coffee morning on August 4th.

Pat …
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Age Action is calling on the community groups in Donegal to organise events around the county for Bank of Ireland Positive Ageing Week which takes place between Monday, 25th September …
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Celebrated landscape photographer Gareth Wray will be sharing his top tips at an event at Arena 7 Letterkenny on Tuesday 5th September.

LK Foto is a local group for people …
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Kensington Palace have shared the Royal couple’s happy news that Kate is pregnant.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be welcoming a new sibling in the new year, who will be …
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The harmless-looking email claims that your account is “automatically locked” due to “an unusual transaction attempt on your Apple account,” and prompts you to follow a link to ‘Verify Your …
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The wait is over, as Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin will be available in Tesco stores across Ireland tomorrow.

Since it was released in the UK over the summer, it has …
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Brave Letterkenny woman Ita has opened up about how the Simon Community has helped her change her life.

Twice an All-Ireland athlete in her teens, things took a turn for …
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The new chair for the Twin Towns Community Library will pay tribute to the much-celebrated Stranorlar native Frances Browne (1816-1879).

Based on the book by Stranorlar born author Frances Browne, …
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A Nottingham man whose wife sadly passed away from cancer in 2016, is planning a fantastic tribute in her memory this September when he undertakes the 500-mile cycle between Donegal’s …
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Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone’s Affordable Childcare Scheme will see supports being paid to the childcare provider in order to assist parents with the cost.

Minister …
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The Cork native was chosen at a glamorous ceremony at the Mansion House in Dublin last night, where 30 finalists competed to be Ireland’s representative at the global pageant later …
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The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable forum where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.

One bereaved mother …
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Coroner Dennis McCauley has said the family of Christina Ward should be praised for consenting to the donation of her organs.

The coroner returned a verdict of death by natural …
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The party at Backstage Bar & Grill saw friends, family, supporters and colleagues toasting to Amy’s outstanding success at the Rose of Tralee Festival.

Amy’s journey as the Donegal Rose …
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