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The Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe is to get its first female Dean.

Rev Liz Fitzgerald, who is currently based in west Donegal, has been appointed as …
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This year’s Philadelphia Rose Marissa Berry is proud to share her links with Donegal ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.

Marissa, who is a commercial insurance …
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A Donegal businesswoman has been crowned as one of two winners in a unique business pitching competition.

Catherine Devine scooped the Yes You Can €4,000 pitching competition which reached its …
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A Donegal businesswoman is appealing for people in the county to back a campaign for the national child sexual abuse helpline.

The CARI (Children at …
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Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home!

To celebrate the launch of 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin …
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Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and South Armagh native Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes.

Éadaí SOS is back for a …
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Home Instead, the leading provider of home care services in Ireland, is thrilled to announce its upcoming CAREGiver Appreciation Week, happening from 19th to 23rd June.

This special …
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A terminally-ill Donegal woman is determined to make happy memories with her children by taking them on a bucket list holiday.

Mum of four Leanne Browne from Castlefin has been …
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A London-based Irish pub company is on the hunt for some home grown talent.

Sound interesting?

A well-established company is currently recruiting for staff of all levels – from floor/bar …
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Donegal broadcaster Caitlín Nic Aoidh has announced that she is pregnant, much to the delight of her fans and followers.

The Cloughaneely woman shared the news on social media with …
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Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s Department of Design and Creative Media is delighted to announce the annual exhibition of students’ work from art, design, film, and fashion undergraduate programmes.

The graduate …
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Registration is now open for the Donegal Camino which returns for its third consecutive year from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th September 2023.

Now a top event on walkers’ …
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Dunfanaghy Golf Club, a leading supporter of local community initiatives, is thrilled to announce the 24 for 24 Golf Challenge!

Taking place on Friday, June 23rd, and Saturday, June 24th, …
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Are you interested in hosting a Spanish student? We are looking for host families for 13 to 17yr old Spanish students from 27th June to 25th of July.

Host families must …
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Donegal native, Amy Gillen, has been selected as the 2023 London Rose of Tralee.

The 27 year old currently resides in the vibrant heart of Central London.

The daughter …
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Ballyliffin beauty queen Layla Doherty has won the Miss Earth Ireland crown!

The 21-year-old student and model impressed at the national final on Saturday to win the 2023 title.

She …
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Harvey’s Point in Donegal has regained the title of the best hotel in Ireland.

The luxurious lakeside hotel topped the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards list for the eighth time.

They …
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A sold-out ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event has been hailed as a morning like no other as people gathered to share their journeys in aid of local charities.

The emotional …
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MEP Maria Walsh is urging women of all ages, from across the region, to get involved in politics and have their voices heard on the local, national and international stages. …
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The craic was at least ninety for three Donegal sisters who got together for a very special occasion at the weekend.

Originally Gallagher from Meenacross, Maghery, …
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Two local women will be taking the plunge on the 1st of July as they sky dive in aid of Cancer Care West Letterkenny.

Sinead Boyce and Grainne Duffy, who …
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Majella O’Donnell has unveiled a stunning piece of artwork to be raffled off for Relay for Life Donegal. 

The one-of-a-kind piece, which was created by Majella, is sure to capture …
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A thought-provoking new solo exhibition by Donegal-based visual artist Leanne McLaughlin has opened in the Saldanha Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree.

The captivating artworks, which explore the world of patterns, will be showcased …
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A trailblazing Donegal choir is preparing for one of their biggest performances yet as they give voice to a special song for the first time.

The Danu Young Women’s Choir …
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The gym crew at Evolve Health and Fitness in Ballybofey rolled back the years this week for a very entertaining fundraiser in memory of an amazing local lady.

An 80s-themed …
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Churchill woman Mary Bradley held a party like no other last weekend as she marked her 50th birthday one year late.

The celebration in Wilkins Bar on Friday was in …
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Friends of a West Donegal woman who has been forced to undergo lifesaving surgery have come together to launch a fund to help her pay her medical bills and get …
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The Donegal Women’s Centre is launching three new programmes for women this month starting on the 25th/26th April.

Please share the word with anyone you think may be interested:

Our …
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A unique event launches in Letterkenny this May to shine a light on the many services in Donegal that promote positive mental health.

The ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ is being organised …
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Moments of sorrow and pride were shared at the Donegal Dublin Association’s Gala Ball for the 2022 Donegal Person of the Year.

‘The People of Creeslough’ were the joint recipients …
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FOUR hundred people gathered in Dublin last night for a poignant event honouring the strength, courage and kindness of the people of Creeslough as they received the Donegal Person of …
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Friends of a Fanad woman diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2022 came together to show their support for her over Easter.

Francine Costello, now a resident in Mayo, found …
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Four ambitious young Donegal women are putting the environment first as they compete in a beauty pageant with a difference.

The Miss Earth Ireland 2023 competition got underway recently, with …
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During the research of my project for my Leaving Cert Politics and society class I wondered how I could spread my information to reach both the youth and mature women …
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Yesterday was a very stylish Sunday in the An Grianan Hotel as over 160 ladies turned out for Newtowncunningham makeup artist Aoife Dowds’ event.

It was an afternoon full of …
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The Donegal Domestic Violence Services (DDVS) warmly welcomed a donation of Easter Eggs from the Northern Tribe Motorcycle Club. this week.

The eggs are being distributed amongst 100 families that …
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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ is celebrating one year in business this Sunday April 2nd.

Everyone is invited to come along from 4pm and enjoy live music, food offers and …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building …
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A film co-produced by Donegal woman Sheila Friel has been presented with the much-coveted Audience Award at Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival in Greece. 

Shiela Friel from Creeslough is the …
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A major event for people affected by cancer is taking place in Donegal this May to raise awareness of local supports and to raise funds for local charities.

‘Let’s talk …
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A group of brave, hard-working and caring local women of Inishowen received special recognition from their community this week.

On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Inishowen Development Partnership …
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A Donegal paramedic has won the inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award.

Frances Griffin was one of the first responders at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy in which ten people lost …
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Women took the lead on Donegal County Council proceedings today as part of a unique initiative to show what local politics could look like if women held as …
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International Women’s Day is the perfect time to shine a light on one female distiller blazing a trail in an historically male dominated industry.

Moira Doherty is the Gin Queen …
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Congratulations to Donegal Town native, Gráinne Boyle who has been appointed by Matheson LLP as a partner in its International Business Group.

Matheson LLP is an Irish law …
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CervicalCheck is encouraging women in Donegal who have never booked a screening test, or who may have stopped attending for screening for various reasons, to register or book for screening.

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Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan was out and about in Downings on Saturday, meeting locals and looking dapper in Donegal tweed.

The Irish actor, best known for playing the iconic role …
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A Donegal nurse who co-led a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society …
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“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at decision making tables” – that’s according to former Tánaiste Mary …
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Is there an amazing Inishowen woman who has made a positive impact on your life?

Why not give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a special day …
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