4 months ago
Donegal women representing Ireland at World Rowing Coastal Championships
A group of Donegal women will represent Ireland in the World Rowing Coast Championships in Italy this weekend.
The 2024 Championships will be held from 6th to 8th September and World Rowing …
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6 months ago
€5,000 raised at inspiring women’s multi-sport event
Two women’s charities in Donegal have received the proceeds of Team Donegal Oil’s second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge.
The outdoor challenge, which took place in Gartan in April, attracted …
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7 months ago
Donegal women power through Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Donegal was very well represented on the streets of Dublin at the sold-out Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
From top 10 finishes to amazing personal achievements, Donegal women triumphed among the …
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8 months ago
Donegal student honoured as outstanding female cycling ambassador
St Catherine’s Vocational School student, Clara McGuinness, has been recognised as an Outstanding Ambassador for female cycling in Ireland.
Miss McGuinness is one of 3 ambassadors honoured for their exceptional …
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8 months ago
Gallery: Hundreds conquer Donegal Women’s Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge
Hundreds of women in Donegal came together to challenge themselves and celebrate achievement at the second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge last Saturday.
Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Arthur …
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8 months ago
Over 250 women taking on multi-sport adventure this Saturday
Gartan will be buzzing with activity this Saturday as Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil will host the second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge at Gartan Outdoor …
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9 months ago
Culdaff’s Erin McLoughlin putting women’s football in the spotlight in new RTE series
Three-time capped Ireland senior international Erin McLoughlin is starring in a new TV series about women’s soccer, which launches this evening.
Pass It On: Sacar na mBan airs this Monday …
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9 months ago
Stranorlar strongwoman powers through pain to national competition
A young Stranorlar woman is set to compete in the biggest Strongwoman competition in Ireland this weekend.
Megan Jennings will be one of 22 women pushing their limits lifting, throwing …
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9 months ago
Margaret’s running journey to healing and hope
From barely being able to run down the street to conquering marathons, Margaret Coyle’s story is one of resilience and hope.
The big-hearted Glencar woman has had her fair share …
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10 months ago
Nikki Bradley launches the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Donegal disability advocate and public speaker Nikki Bradley is setting out to inspire all walkers, joggers and runners to join this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
The 10km event, now …
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12 months ago
Brilliant Bríd embarks on 366-day charity walking challenge
A well-known West Donegal woman is embarking on a year-long walking campaign so local families and individuals can benefit from Donegal Cancer Flights & Services.
Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney, who lives …
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1 year ago
How a Killygordon woman became one of karate’s most influential referees
A Killygordon woman who has become one of the highest-ranking Karate officials in the world says she still feels humble despite her incredible achievements.
Mandy McNulty has been involved …
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1 year ago
HER Outdoors Week invites Donegal women to enjoy the great outdoors
Fourteen events have been organised at eight locations across the county by Donegal Sports Partnership as part of HER Outdoors Week which takes place from Monday, August 14th to Sunday, …
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2 years ago
Margaret Coyle’s running for a cause in new charity challenge
Popular Letterkenny woman Margaret Coyle is getting her running shoes ready for her next challenge, which is once again for charity.
Margaret is no stranger to charity work, having helped …
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2 years ago
Triumphs galore for Donegal women in Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Women from Donegal had great success in Dublin today taking part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
The 10K race was won by Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C. in …
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2 years ago
Donegal women’s charities receive €5,500 from first-ever adventure challenge
Donegal’s first Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge has raised €5,500 for Donegal Women’s Centre and Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service – DWDVS.
The total was announced this week following a …
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2 years ago
Gaoth Dobhair woman to share stories of Madrid Harps GAA club on TG4 doc
A Madrid-based Gaoth Dobhair woman is to feature this week in a new TG4 programme on GAA clubs on the continent.
“Cluiche As Baile” (The Away Game) gives an insight …
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2 years ago
In Pictures: Donegal women conquer inaugural multi-sport adventure challenge
Donegal women took Gartan by storm last weekend in their first-ever Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge.
Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by Arthur McMahon from …
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2 years ago
Nikki Bradley prepares for Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon at Letterkenny parkrun
Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador Nikki Bradley attended Vhi’s ‘Bring a Buddy Day’ at Letterkenny parkrun last weekend as she continued her training for race day on the 4th of June. …
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2 years ago
Two Donegal charities to benefit from women’s only adventure challenge
The countdown is on for Donegal’s first women’s only multi-sport adventure challenge at Gartan next week.
The charity event hosted by Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, …
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2 years ago
Nikki Bradley encouraging women to ‘Bring a Buddy’ to Letterkenny parkrun
Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador Nikki Bradley is encouraging people to join the ‘Bring a Buddy’ Day at the Letterkenny parkrun this Saturday 22nd April at 9.30am.
Women across …
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2 years ago
Local women share words of wisdom with DSP Female Leadership Programme participants
Participants in Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme received invaluable words of inspiration and encouragement from two local women who are in positions of leadership locally.
At a question-and-answer session …
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2 years ago
Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week!
Women of all ages from various parts of Donegal took part in fun outdoor events held locally by Donegal Sports Partnership to mark ‘Women in Sport Week’.
A group of …
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2 years ago
Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week
Women in Donegal are being invited to get outdoors and try something new this week during a series of exciting events in beautiful parts of the county.
A “sunrise dip …
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2 years ago
Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s
Letterkenny fitness instructor Ciara McVeigh-Lunn is launching a new over-50s exercise programme spearheaded by Donegal Sports Partnership and supported by the HSE.
‘Move 2 The Beat’ is a six-week programme …
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2 years ago
Mum and daughter kickstart their passion for karate!
There aren’t a whole range of sports in which a parent and their young children are able to train together due to age brackets, but luckily for Teresa Gallagher and …
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2 years ago
Team Donegal Oil women’s adventure challenge rescheduled for April 2023
The women’s only multi-sport fun challenge, which was to have taken place on Sunday, October 9th, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 29th, 2023.
The event, which is the brainchild …
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2 years ago
Over 200 women gear up for Team Donegal Oil women’s adventure challenge
The countdown is on for an exciting women’s-only multi-sport challenge this October 9th.
Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by Arthur McMahon from Donegal Oil Company …
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2 years ago
Communities team up to honour much-loved teacher and Gaelic footballer
A special fundraising weekend is about to kick off at Four Masters GAA club in memory of a much-loved legendary player, Donna Boyle (née Dunnion).
This Saturday will see the …
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3 years ago
Multi-sport fun challenge to raise funds for Donegal women’s charities
Females across the region are being encouraged to take part in the women’s only multi-sport fun event scheduled for Sunday, October 9th.
The event, which comprises a 5km walk/jog/run, a 20km …
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3 years ago
Women lead the way in Donegal sports programme
Local sports figures in Donegal have been empowered to build networks and overcome challenges through the 2022 Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme.
Participants were presented with their certificates at …
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3 years ago
Local women fly the flag for Donegal at Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
More than 20,000 women took to the streets of Dublin on Sunday to take part in the 2022 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
Donegal women were among the crowds, collecting medals …
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3 years ago
RunDonegal Women’s 5K raises €1,300 for Donegal Domestic Violence Services
Around €1,300 has been raised for the Donegal Domestic Violence Services through Sunday’s RunDonegal Women’s 5K hosted by Finn Valley AC.
A field of almost 100 took the starter’s gun …
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3 years ago
Donegal Domestic Violence Service to create new safe houses with support from RunDonegal Women’s 5k
The RunDonegal Women’s 5k takes place this year on Sunday next, 22nd May 2022 at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar at 11am.
The sole beneficiary this year is the …
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3 years ago
Donegal Domestic Violence Service to benefit from RunDonegal Women’s charity 5K
It’s time to get training for the 2022 RunDonegal Women’s 5K!
The Finn Valley event will be in support of the Donegal Domestic Violence Service this year, it has been …
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3 years ago
Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme up and running
Keep stepping up and keep leading from the front – that was the message to participants in the 2022 Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme from Donegal Sports Partnership Coordinator, …
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3 years ago
Countdown on to join female sports leadership programme “Beyond 20X20”
The deadline is fast-approaching for registration for Donegal Sports Partnership’s Leadership Programme “Beyond 20X20”.
The eight-week programme has been developed to support females already involved in or interested in getting …
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3 years ago
Rilion Gracie: Giving women personal power through self-defence
In recent months, I’ve noticed a much greater awareness of self-defence courses, particularly for women. The shocking attacks on women in various places around Ireland have understandably sparked a heightened …
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3 years ago
Local leaders to celebrate women in sport this Women’s Day 2022
People across Donegal with any involved in sport are being invited to attend the Women in Sport webinar on Tuesday, March 8th, at 7 pm.
The free webinar will be …
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3 years ago
Geraldine McLaughlin celebrates long-awaited All Star
Geraldine Mc Laughlin is celebrating winning an All Star at last.
The Termon and Donegal star has been tipped to become an All Star on five occasions.
But last weekend …
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3 years ago
Love sport? Female leadership programme now enrolling in Donegal
Applications are now being taken for Donegal Sports Partnership’s programme aimed at increasing women’s participation in sport Donegal.
The Beyond 20x 20 – Women in Sports Leadership Programme forms part …
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4 years ago
‘What being a woman in sport means to me’
This is the second part of our Women in Sport series celebrating International Women’s Day. (Read part one here)
Here, key women in the Donegal Athletics circuit reveal how they …
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4 years ago
Natasha on track to promote women in sport
Donegal athletics has recognised the need for increased promotion and supports for their female athletes throughout the county.
The 20X20 campaign has had a huge impact on the promotion …
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4 years ago
‘My priority was minding my baby’ – Caitriona Jennings on world record attempt
WHEN Caitriona Jennings received a race offer – and a chance to break a world record – in October, she jumped at the chance.
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4 years ago
Donegal women spearhead novel physical activity initiative
A Donegal Gaeltacht region has come out tops in an inter-Gaeltacht physical activity event.
Gaeltacht Iardheisceart Thír Chonaill, which covers the area of Gleann Cholm Cille, Cill Chartha and Ard …
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4 years ago
RunDonegal sets a new fundraising record!
THE 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K has raised a grand total of €12,582 for the Brid Carr Fund For Ovarian Cancer Research.
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4 years ago
Donegal mum gives back to a charity close to her heart
A Donegal woman is stepping up to her third mini-marathon in spite of her own health challenges.
Ciara McDermott from Ballyshannon will walk the virtual Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon in …
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4 years ago
Women from near and far make RunDonegal 2020 a major success
The organisers of the 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K are overwhelmed by the response to this year’s event which saw over 1,000 taking part and over €10,000 raised.
“We are …
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4 years ago
It would be ‘grand’ if 1,000 women joined RunDonegal
THE ORGANISERS of the 2020 Virtual RunDonegal Women’s 5K Run/Walk are hopeful that they will reach the magical figure of 1,000 entries this Sunday.
“We are currently sitting on 930 …
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4 years ago
Special memorial event to kick-start RunDonegal 2020
THERE will be a poignant and inspired tribute on Saturday, August 1, for the first of the virtual runs and walks of the 2020 RunDonegal Women’s 5k.
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