8 years ago
Margaret and Molly ‘pasta’ the test to reach the Big School Cook Off final
A team of pupils from Scoil Mhuire Milford have been named a regional finalist of the 2017 Mount Charles Big School Cook Off. Budding chefs Margaret McGreevy and Molly Sweeney …
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8 years ago
Will you be a Superhero for Special Olympics Ireland?
This year’s theme is ‘Currently Seeking Superheroes’ with the goal of recruiting volunteers to help on the day and inspiring the wider community to give what they can.
Special Olympics …
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8 years ago
Walk through the woods as dawn breaks for Darkness Into Light 2017
Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light (DIL) annual fundraising and awareness event is set to take place this year on May 6th 2017. This year, there will have roughly 150 …
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8 years ago
“She was so happy” – remembering Danielle a month on
The young tourist was murdered in the Goa region of India on March 14th. Danielle had been celebrating the Holi Festival when her life was tragically cut short.
The month’s mind mass …
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8 years ago
Heartbreak as Donegal woman dies in boat fall tragedy
The tragedy occurred while the woman was on holiday with her husband and two young children in the early hours of this morning (Thursday). It is reported that the husband jumped in …
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8 years ago
Nurse Pauline Cafferkey plans meaningful trip after surviving Ebola
The medic, who is a cousin of soccer star Packie Bonner and has many relations in west Donegal, originally contracted Ebola in 2014 while volunteering in the West African country.
8 years ago
Still Waiting group to hold vigil at LUH to remember lost lives
The Still Waiting Health Campaign will hold a vigil outside Letterkenny University Hospital this Friday, April 14th, from 5pm. The gathering is one of 18 events taking place outside hospitals nationwide.
Organisers …
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8 years ago
Top chefs clash in charity cook-off
The live celebrity chef cook-off in Redcastle Oceanfront Hotel takes place this 27th April at 8pm.
Guests will arrive to a glass of bubbly, overlooking Lough Foyle and watch the masters …
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8 years ago
Donegal teacher to spend summer volunteering in Uganda
Bia le Beatha was established in conjunction with the Irish charity, Nurture Africa, which aims to empower children in Uganda.
A maths teacher at Errigal college, Eimear will teach at …
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8 years ago
North West 10K to fundraise for Rape Crisis Centre and Friends of Abbey Village
The organizing committee is asking runners and walkers to register online now at www.northwest10k.com for the charity event, which takes place on Sunday the 30th of April.
The two benefiting …
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8 years ago
Catriona Solan through to All-Ireland final of Scór Sinsir!
Scór is a branch of the GAA which encourages the social elements of Ireland’s traditional past times, with eight categories encompassing all aspects of Irish culture including; Céilí dancing, solo …
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8 years ago
90-year-old Good Friday alcohol ban to be abolished
Since the ban was put in place in 1927, people could only avail of alcohol if they were having a meal at a hotel, attending a theatre, or travelling by …
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8 years ago
‘Tide your Troubles’ with a stroll along Narin beach
Downstrands Family Resource Service provides counselling for both adults and children.
On Saturday the 22nd of April, participants will make their way down to Narin beach at 7:30pm, and exchange …
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8 years ago
Understanding parental grief with Anam Cara
The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting where they can connect with other bereaved parents who will understand the depth of their loss and grief.
A bereaved mother …
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8 years ago
Competition winners revealed: Go To Sleep You Little BLEEP!
To celebrate the release of Lifford native and Goodnight Nurse Emma Pollard’s book Go To Sleep You Little BLEEP!, we have three copies to give away to readers.
Congratulations to the lucky winners: …
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8 years ago
This Donegal hotel has been named on the ultimate travel bucket list
Lough Eske Castle was placed 8th in the Top ‘50 bucket list hotels that will take your breath away‘ on the trivago.co.uk magazine this week. The luxurious 5 Star residence is …
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8 years ago
How you can help brave women Look Good and Feel Better
The charity project held a hugely successful campaign to call on makeup artists, beauticians and massage therapists in Donegal to donate just a few hours a year to give special …
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8 years ago
Kelly Ann preps for an Oriental cook-off to win Chef of the Year
Kelly Ann Brogan (20), a 2nd year student at LYIT School of Tourism, Killybegs has been selected as a national finalist in the Wing Yip Oriental Chef of the Year 2017 …
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8 years ago
Máire Dinny Wren wins North West Words Irish poetry competition
Máire Dinny Wren was announced the winner of the North West Words, Ealaín na Gaeltachta and Donegal Creameries/Aurivo Poetry Competition (Irish Language) 2016.
Pictured is Brid Lindsay presenting the Donegal …
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8 years ago
Loreto girls invite all to a tea-rrific fundraiser
Loreto TY students, Joanna McMonagle, Róisín Conaghan, Natasha Tinney and Rosa Barrett are all taking part in the John Paul II awards and have embarked on this journey as part …
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8 years ago
Near or far? Your summer holiday flights could now be a lot more expensive
The Irish airline is now categorising destinations by distance to bring in new baggage costs.
Flying to European locations Near, Mid and Far will be now be priced differently, with popular …
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8 years ago
Sweet success! Cupcake Fantasy Fashion show raises €6,000 for charity
The Cup Cake Fantasy Charity Fashion Show in Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel on Sunday March 5th was a colourful mixture of style and sweetness as guests enjoyed baked delights …
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8 years ago
Amazing Alana gave it her all to help Haiti
St Patrick’s Day was the defining day for Buncrana native Alana Mc Conalogue as she got into the ring to show her strength in a white collar boxing match. Alana is …
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8 years ago
A final farewell as colourful gem Danielle McLaughlin is laid to rest
Instead of traditional dark clothing, many mourners at St Mary’s Chapel in Cockhill on the outskirts of Buncrana town, wore bright colours in memory of the 28-year-old murdered in India …
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8 years ago
Friends of Danielle call for bright colours and flowers to say last goodbye
The young Buncrana woman was murdered two weeks ago in Goa, India. The 28-year-old had been travelling in the country and celebrating the Holi festival of colours in the region when her …
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8 years ago
Are you ready for the Rundonegal Womens 5K?
The popular event at 11am at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar has been organised to raise funds for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The Brid Carr Ovarian …
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8 years ago
How LYIT are going to be celebrating women in Computing
The event will run from 11 am – 2 pm and members of the public are invited to come along.
The event will help attendees gain an understanding of the opportunities …
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8 years ago
Donegal woman Edel Ní Chuireáin to head up RnaG in Donegal
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta announced today that Edel Ní Chuireáin is to step down as Ceannaire, or Head of Station, to move back home to Donegal where she will …
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8 years ago
This Donegal teen has made a very kind gesture in memory of his mother
Anthony’s mother Maeve sadly passed away last year and he wanted to honour her memory and show gratitude to the Donegal Hospice staff who cared for her.
Anthony handmade Christmas …
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8 years ago
Recruitment drive calls for Donegal women to star in TV advert
A leading Irish car insurance brand has launched a search for Donegal women to star in its new advertising campaign. its4women.ie is seeking women from across Ireland to star in …
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8 years ago
This town in Donegal was listed among the Top 10 most enchanting in Europe
The popularity of the new Beauty and the Beast movie has increased travellers’ interest in seeking out storybook settings to visit – and one Donegal town has earned a place …
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8 years ago
Amy Callaghan named Donegal’s Rose for 2017!
Last year’s Donegal Rose, Zoe McGettigan, handed over to the newly announced Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan!
Amy Callaghan from Glenswilly was the popular winner of the Donegal Rose selection which …
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8 years ago
CSO statistics reveal how many adults still live with their parents
Large families have not completely disappeared in Ireland. There were 64,248 families with 4 or more children, 16,646 families with 5 or more children of which 4,845 families had 6 …
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8 years ago
Winner announced for dining experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!
Geraldine will get to pick a lucky companion to join her at Jackson’s Hotel’s new Garden Restaurant.
The newly refurbished Garden Restaurant and Fara’s Bar has just reopened at Jackson’s …
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8 years ago
Which of these 12 women will be the next Donegal Rose?
The Donegal Rose Selection in association with R McCullagh Jewellers takes place this Sunday the 26th March in the Clanree Hotel.
This year’s contestants for Donegal Rose are Geraldine …
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8 years ago
Win a Dining Experience for two at Jackson’s Hotel!
Since the hotel changed ownership at the start of 2017 there have been a host of changes & refurbishments made to the hotel with more exciting changes on the way.
8 years ago
Amy Huberman snaps a picture with her favourite doll – Lottie!
Actress and author Amy Huberman was in good company this weekend as she snapped a picture of her ‘sartorial chats’ with her Lottie doll.
8 years ago
Community comes together in memory of Buncrana Pier Tragedy victims
A memorial walk was held in Derry in memory of the five people who tragically perished when their jeep slipped into Lough Swilly on March 20th last year.
The tragedy …
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8 years ago
Urgent Recall: Penneys warn against serious safety hazard
A pair of girl’s leggings have been found to present a possible choking hazard. The store has urged parents to return all purchases of Novelty Cat Leggings which were on sale …
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8 years ago
Congratulations! Katie Hannah hamper winner revealed
The Katie Hannah collection at McElhinneys is a nostalgic but new luxury range of fragranced candles and reed diffusers.
Mothers are are the heart of this collection, as the …
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8 years ago
Remembering Danielle – whose smile touched so many lives
The 28-year-old was murdered last week after she travelled to Goa, India
Danielle’s family used the moving ceremony, held at the Amazing Grace Viewing Platform on the Fishing Green, to …
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8 years ago
Why isn’t Seamus Coleman wearing matching socks?
Today is World Down Syndrome Day, a global awareness day that helps to highlight what Down syndrome is, what it means to have Down syndrome, and how people with Down …
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8 years ago
First day of spring brings winter weather
The dismal weather that drenched Donegal on St. Patrick’s weekend is set to change to another extreme this week on the Spring Equinox.
Snow and ice warnings have been put …
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8 years ago
Friends of Danielle speak up for women all over the world
Donegal woman Nicole Farren was one of the friends who has travelled to Goa in India to bring Danielle’s body home to Donegal.
The young tourist’s life was cut short …
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8 years ago
Notes of kindness in search for northwest musician
The man, who is thought to be from Donegal, came to the Cash Maker store in Derry yesterday, March 18th, and began to play a guitar. He played the instrument …
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8 years ago
COMPETITION: Win a Katie Hannah by McElhinneys hamper!
The Katie Hannah collection at McElhinneys is a nostalgic but new luxury range of fragranced candles and reed diffusers.
Mothers are are the heart of this collection, as the …
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8 years ago
Danielle’s final journey home begins
The young tourist was murdered while exploring Goa in India on Tuesday. The post-mortem has been carried out and her body will begin the journey back to Donegal later today, …
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8 years ago
When and where? Your St. Patrick’s Day Parade guide
Many groups have put huge amounts of preparation into their parade displays and have been practicing their routines for weeks beforehand. This afternoon will be their time to shine.
Here …
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8 years ago
Flowers laid at vigil in India to remember Danielle McLaughlin
Around one hundred locals and tourists gathered to honour the young tourist in the location where her body was found in Canacona, in the southern part of Goa.
Mourners scattered flowers, …
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8 years ago
Judges thrilled by two Donegal schools in student theatre awards
Two Donegal schools have caught the attention of the judging panel and will now attend an exciting Awards ceremony in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in May.
Fifth class student …
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