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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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It isn’t very often that local amateur groups get to stage Irish premieres, but that’s what’s happening at An Grianan Theatre between Tuesday March 4th and Saturday March 11th when …
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Harvey’s Point in Donegal is hosting a special wine and food pairing event this week with renowned Italian winery, Zenato.

Guests will enjoy the finest food and wine pairings during …
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A day of inspiration and fun is promised at the ‘Finding Your Fabulous Live Event’ on Saturday 25th February at Harvey’s Point Donegal.

Hosted by award-winning interior designer and mindset …
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The 2022 North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball has raised an amazing €14,568.

The organising committee of the ball have thanked all those who attended, sponsored or in any way …
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A seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, Senator Eileen Flynn and Dr Edel …
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Global Hero of Hope, Majella O’Donnell, has called on more teams to participate in this year’s Relay for Life after questioning the fall-off in support for last year’s event.

Pointing …
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A Donegal woman and her daughter have spoken of their shock at the limits of the Government’s redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors.

Esther Doherty from Convoy gave …
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A kind Kerrykeel couple have managed to raise more than €10,000 for charity with their spectacular Christmas lights display.

Michael and Mary Whoriskey brightened up Christmas for us all with …
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Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight.

Women make up less than one third of people working on farms in Ireland today. 

Just …
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The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group are hosting their first cross border event in Buncrana this Friday ahead of World Cancer Day.

The information event takes place in The Inishowen …
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Families left devastated by the Creeslough tragedy were tonight given the chance to thank those who fought bravely to save their loved ones at an emotional concert of hope.

Ten …
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Donegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will be reversed to have a female majority representing the county.

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Donegal Rose Katie McAteer and Special Olympics Ireland are calling on swimming enthusiasts to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ this February 18th by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year!

Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place …
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A fund has been launched to help a 10-year-old Donegal girl to walk.

Caoimhe Darcy was born with Cerebral Palsy which has affected the use of her legs.

She has …
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Donegal artist Mary Crowley, along with well-known artists from all over the West and Northwest, is generously supporting a charity art auction to raise funds for Multiple Myeloma Ireland.

The …
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A brand-new festival, Féile na mBan, celebrating women in Art, History, Literature, Music and more will take place in Bundoran over the weekend of February 3rd to 6th.

Capitalising on the new St …
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Discover your dream Wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at the Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2023 at Jackson’s Hotel & Villa Rose Hotel Ballybofey – this Sunday January …
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People from Donegal were among the thousands who took part in a cold swim fundraiser for Women’s Aid yesterday.

The Nollaig na mBan fundraiser had over 1,900 people signing up …
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2023 is set to be another successful year at the V Spa located within the 4-star Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey. 

2022 saw the V Spa achieve a record number …
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A Letterkenny woman has had the honour of reading to a global audience at the Requiem Mass of Pope Emeritus Benedict.

Mary Maguire of the Raphoe Diocese proclaimed the second …
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Donegal’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce rang in the New Year in style yesterday with cake, presents, and a surprise call from her favourite celebrities, Daniel and Majella O’Donnell.

Remarkable Ruby, …
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Many of Donegal’s best-known female musicians and poets will be coming together this January 6th for Nollaig na mBan.

The Wild Atlantic Women and friends will perform their annual concert …
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Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed that she enjoyed a quiet Christmas break in Ireland.

The Sex And The City star, who has a holiday home in coastal Kilcar, enjoyed her …
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Donegal’s oldest person Ruby Duce is getting ready for yet another Christmas and another incredible birthday.

The amazing Castlefin woman, who was born on New Year’s Eve 1915, will turn …
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Kerrykeel woman Mary Whoriskey has been honoured with a ‘Gala Retail Inspiration Award’ this year in recognition of her charity work.

Each December, Mary and her husband Michael turn their …
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Some early clinics will be held in Cavan, Donegal and Sligo next week as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme.

The programme is aimed at those aged …
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A Donegal man has raised a stunning €8,000 for charities in Donegal after running the Dublin Marathon in October in honour of his mum.

Barry Chambers, from Castlefinn, took on …
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The team at Lough Eske Castle celebrated its 15th anniversary last night with a memorable event which included special guest Packie Bonner. 

With over 100 guests attending including Donegal Mayor …
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A star-studded concert to thank all those involved in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy is to be held in Co Donegal in the New Year.

The concert, ‘Together for …
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There is huge sadness both in Donegal and in Boston following the passing of a much-loved mum, wife and friend, Vivienne Lynch McDaid.

The popular Buncrana woman had travelled to …
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A unique set of artworks is going on display in a free exhibition opening in Letterkenny this weekend.

The special collection of works by Ukrainian artists, both amateur and professional, comes …
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Two Mountcharles women have been honoured by President Michael D. Higgins at the Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin.

Mary Ellen McGroarty, the Director of the United Nations …
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If you’re in an uncomfortable situation on a night out, there’s now a code word you can use to get help.

Just ‘Ask for Angela’.

Gardaí in Donegal launched a …
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There were proud moments for Lisa McGee yesterday as she became the first woman to be conferred with the Freedom of the City of Derry.

The world-renowned playwright, screenwriter and …
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Five well-known artists from the Twin Towns are exhibiting their paintings prints and wearable art in a unique style just a week before Christmas.

Following on from their great success …
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A well-known West Donegal woman’s fundraising journey has raised an amazing €17,000 for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Bríd Sweeney from Loch an lúir has been walking every day in …
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Derrybeg woman Kathleen Griffin is the pride of her community after a charity head shave this afternoon.

Mum-of-three Kathleen is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and, as her chemotherapy …
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The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball made a welcome return to the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny last night.

Hundreds turned out in style for the glamourous event to help raise …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Lunch is back after two years.

The celebratory event is often a highlight of the network’s calendar. It’s a special chance for members …
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Brave and beautiful Burnfoot girl Caitlin Strain has passed away, aged nine.

The much-loved schoolgirl had been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour for a number of years and was …
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