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Roisin, aged 18, is no stranger to beauty pageants, but Miss Universe is looking for more from the finalists than looks this year.

The competition is having a shake up …
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The Kerry-based artist who lives and breathes creativity has chosen a most creative setting to reveal her poetic works this week.

Lorraine Carey is reading from her debut collection – …
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Kayleigh, aged 20, cried with joy when she heard she was a finalist in the competition celebrating women of Ireland. She was working in Portugal when the good news came, …
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Law student Simone Crawford from Castlefinn is one of the 30 finalists in the 2017 Miss Universe Ireland competition, which has had a revamp to focus more on the strong minds …
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Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly took to the Rose of Tralee stage last week to open up about her very personal past which was marked with depression. She earned much praise …
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The Rushe Fitness Summer Shape Up challenge came to a grand finale last week when the Letterkenny gym members were rewarded for their hard work.

Letterkenny woman Joanne Gallinagh was …
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Fifty Shades star Jamie and his dad Jim attended the Father and Son event on the world-famous Sandy Hills Links which overlooks the breathtaking Sheephaven Bay in Downings.

Dad Jim …
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The Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

This week we are joining an auntie with no children, who issues six pieces of …
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The company’s ‘Inspired by Real Kids’ campaign revolves around monthly competitions, both online and in independent stores, which empower children to create what they want to see, be, and play …
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Edel Kerin was stranded in the town of Clonmany when horrendous flooding struck the Inishowen Peninsula on Tuesday evening last.

Edel, who was actually due to give birth on the …
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Fifty Shades star Jamie Dornan revisited his favourite bar in the Donegal village of Glen in Carrigart last night during his golfing weekend in the county.

Staff of the Olde …
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Hollywood heartthrob Jamie Dornan has been spotted on a golfing holiday in North Donegal today.

The Northern Irish actor made an appearance at Portsalon Golf Club with his golfing buddies …
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Donning an exquisite Orlaith Carroll gown, the Letterkenny native celebrated her wedding day with her 120 guests.

Richard popped the question on New Year’s Eve in 2015 while visiting Donegal.

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Having left Donegal and convent boarding school behind, the protagonist Cathy Logue begins a new adventure in the capital. She moves into a shabby apartment on the outskirts of Dublin, …
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Miss Donegal Lauren McDonagh attended the launch of the Miss Ireland competition in Dublin nightspot Krystle last night.

The beautiful 18-year-old, from Buncrana, who studies health and social care at …
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A weekend celebrating great food and drink begins again in Donegal Town at the Taste of Donegal Food Festival… and we’re loving what on the menu this year.

Over 130 …
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The Marine Spa at the Sandhouse Hotel in Rossnowlagh are holding a Wellness for Cancer fundraiser on Tuesday 29th August 2017.

From 11am to 3pm, the free event will have …
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Karen Doherty in Burnfoot owns the Floors R Us shop and showroom which was ravaged by the severe flash flooding in the North West on Tuesday night.

She was in …
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The awards highlight the achievements of inspirational women across the country, who often make sacrifices in order to help others. The awards ceremony is their night to shine and get …
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Donegal County Council are warning motorists in Inishowen to avoid any unnecessary travel this morning as there is significant flood damage affecting all routes.

Many routes remain impassable in Inishowen. Motorists …
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Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in McGettigan’s Hotel on Main Street Letterkenny picked up the prize as the best bars in the country were revealed at an awards ceremony in the Clayton Hotel …
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Castle Grove Country House Hotel outside Letterkenny are hosting their first ever dog show this Saturday, 26th August 2017.

The canine contest, in aid of Donegal Animals in Need, promises to be hugely enjoyable …
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The first part of the 58th Rose of Tralee selection event begins today (Monday) in the famous dome of Tralee in Co. Kerry.

Letterkenny woman Amy Callaghan will be facing …
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County Donegal is the place to be during Heritage Week with over 120 events already planned around the county during that week, most of which are free.

It’s a great …
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Tara McCormack, aged 27, collected four medals from the grueling endurance race in Donegal last weekend and made another great achievement for CRY Ireland.

The student nurse ran three marathons and …
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Two of Donegal’s favourite charities – Donegal Hospice and Pieta House – received a timely boost this week thanks to a wonderful donation from generous Raphoe woman Jennie McCarron who …
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According to The Sunday World, the couple approached the renowned architect at a design show earlier this year to get him on board with their home renovations.

Speaking to the …
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Several other countries have also been issued a yellow warning, including; Cavan, Monaghan, Dublin, Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Wicklow, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath, Clare and North Tipperary.

The heavy rain is …
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Moville writer Sharon Thompson this week presents another short story exploring the life of local women.

If you are familiar with the feeling of delight and excitement when the sun …
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As part of her Chief Scout Award and Gaisce, Niamh has come up with the ‘spec-tacular’ idea of collecting glasses for the Lion’s Club International to donate to those with …
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Brian told BBC NI that it all started with DoneGil.

“I probably had one pun in my head – I think it might have been DoneGil first.

“I started scribbling …
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Amy is only of the lucky 32 to make it to the final out of the 64 that began the competition.

The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman will now be interviewed by …
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The project, WISE (which stands for Women’s Integration, Skills and Employment), running in conjunction with People First, will host their information day on Wednesday the 23rd of August at 10am …
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Translator Amy McColgan from Hawthorn Heights in Letterkenny, is based just two hundred metres from yesterday’s attack at Las Ramblas which is understood to have claimed the lives of a …
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Barrister Michael O’Donnell told the High Court that Wendy Tweed, had bought the former ‘Hair O the Dog’ pub in Quay Street, Moville.

She is currently refurbishing it as a …
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President Michael D. Higgins’ Office has confirmed that Bridget is the oldest person in Donegal!

Born on the 16th of August, 1911, the Ardsbeg native is celebrating the day …
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Coláiste Ailigh student Cáit Ní Mhórdha went to collect her results this morning and was thrilled to achieve a whopping 613 points.

She was one of 12 Coláiste Ailigh students …
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Each year, 64 of Ireland’s loveliest little ladies are chosen to participate alongside the Roses in Kerry.

When Andrea and mum Anna put her name forward in April, they never …
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The hugely successful 39-year-old, who produces her self-titled show on TV3, received a disgusting message from an account called John Haynes (presumably a pseudonym), with an ‘Anonymous’ profile picture – …
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Across the country, 58,543 envelopes are waiting to be opened, with prospective students receiving CAO offers on Monday from 06:00 online. These will also issued by post, e-mail and SMS …
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Many young people will experience increased pressure to drink this week as the Leaving Cert Results are announced on Wednesday. There are simple things young people, their parents and pubs, …
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The Letterkenny Youth Information Centre are assuring young people across Donegal that they are on-hand for all calls and queries when the Leaving Cert Results are released.

You can contact them …
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Nigel Robinson from Nottingham died after falling from a rock crag while walking through the Derryveagh Mountains last weekend.

He had last been seen on Thursday and a massive search …
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The singing sensation has more than 82,500 loyal followers on his Facebook feed.

The fans receive regular personal updates from the singer about what himself and wife Majella are up …
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Century Complex Letterkenny sponsors of Ms Amy Callaghan the Donegal Rose 2017 would like to take this opportunity to wish Amy the very best of luck in representing Donegal in …
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Doris, who was born in Illinois USA, lived in Clonmany for 20 years, where she renovated and opened the Glen House as a B&B in the 1990s.

Ms Russo developed …
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Nan passed away today, aged 80.

Nan’s remains will arrive at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church tomorrow, Monday evening, at 7 pm.

Her funeral will take place on …
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The blogger and body image activist has spoken out about the struggles plus size women face – particularly during the summer months.

“One consistent thing I notice when it comes …
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Also included on the list are America’s iconic Route 66, Australia’s Great Ocean Road, Ho Chi Minh Road in Vietnam, and the salt flats in Bolivia.

In the travel site’s …
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It’s fast approaching the end of August accommodation scramble as over 70,000 students will get their Leaving Cert results, with CAO offers coming out on August 21st. With thousands of …
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