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There is no good time to battle serious illness.

No good time to be told you have breast cancer and must face into the relevant treatment.

But when Jennifer McCosker …
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Donegal’s youngest county councillor, Dakota Nic Mheanman, says her battle with undiagnosed illness could force her to have surgery in Romania.

Sinn Féin Cllr Mhic Mheanman has been living with …
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Remarkable Buncrana woman Christine Gill got the surprise of her life yesterday when members of her all-time favourite band, Westlife, sent her a VIP gig invite.

Christine (39), who has …
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Signature Nails and Beauty by Rina in Letterkenny is celebrating major success in the Irish Nails Brows Lashes Awards.

The popular salon picked up the Best in Ulster AND the …
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Newtowncunningham makeup artist and influencer Aoife Dowds has shared the story of her skyrocketing career on one of Ireland’s top podcasts.

A new episode of the The Louise Clarke Podcast …
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Stranorlar’s Megan Kate Jennings has gained a Strongwoman Ireland title for the second time, this time taking first in the U73kg category.

Megan competed in the OSG (Official Strongman Games) …
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Donegal artists have once again shown generosity by donating an array of special artworks for this year’s incognito art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

A total of 12 artists from the county …
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Parkinson’s Ireland will host its flagship fundraising event, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ in Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park on Saturday, April 5th at 11am.

Individuals, teams and …
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The harrowing experiences of women with endometriosis were shared at a public meeting in Donegal this week.

The chronic disease affects one in ten women in Ireland, yet there is …
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There is a profound sadness across Donegal today after the passing of Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest citizen.

The Castlefinn woman passed peacefully at her home yesterday, aged 109.

Born in …
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The founder of Donegal’s first female-led martial arts club in Donegal will appear on a new RTE sports series next week.

Mary O’Neill, who is originally from Coolboy, will be …
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An Endometriosis awareness event will take place in Ballybofey this Thursday 20th March to mark Endometriosis Awareness Month.

The Sinn Féin-led event will feature Senator Maria McCormack from Laois and Donegal …
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An egg-citing Easter adventure awaits at Oakfield Park this April with new activities added to the Easter Express experience.

Spring into action from April 19th – 21st, 12noon to …
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West Donegal singer-songwriter Eve Belle is the co-host of a Ceolta, an exciting new six-part music series set to premiere on BBC NI Gaeilge on Monday.

Also hosted by Fiachna …
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The quest to find 77th Miss Ireland is underway and the Miss Ireland Organisation is searching for the next Miss Donegal – a dynamic ambassador who will represent the county …
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Telecommunications leaders Circet are expanding in Letterkenny with new opportunities for Network Planners to be part of the company’s future.

Donagh Kelly our CEO and Director of Design Greg …
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The launch of a new Swilly Sisters’ Shed was a huge success this week, with nearly 70 attendees gathering in Rathmullan.

The new shed invites women aged 18 and over …
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The Circular Dress Collaborative in Letterkenny is set to host a unique celebration of sustainable fashion and traditional Irish music this weekend.

The Faisin and Seisiún event, timed perfectly to …
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The annual International Women’s Day event by the Donegal Women in Business Network was a huge success on Thursday, drawing over 120 attendees.

Under the theme “Fit For Business,” the …
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The Committee of the North West Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny are thrilled to announce that over €6,000 has been raised for breast cancer support and research thanks to the …
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Prepare for a roaring good time at a 1920s Murder Mystery Dining Experience with West End performers at the Silver Tassie Hotel this March!

On Saturday, 22nd March, …
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This International Women’s Day is dedicated to accelerating action, and supporting women in diverse careers is an important step forward for all industries, particularly the trades.

A Buncrana woman …
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An Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Niamh Kennedy, has enlisted the talents of two of Donegal’s most iconic performers – Moya Brennan of Clannad and Mairéad Ní …
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A new ‘shed’ community is set to launch in Rathmullan next week for local women to meet and make friendships.

The Swilly Sisters’ Shed will be an open group for …
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A free talk on Iníon Dubh – The ‘Dark Daughter’ of Tír Chonaill – will take place at Donegal Castle this Saturday for International Women’s Day.

Lady Finola MacDonnell (c. …
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The Shandon Hotel & Spa Phi Clinic is back on Sunday 23rd March, offering expert semi-permanent makeup and skin treatments from a leading artist. 

Spearheading the clinic is Leigh Fitzpatrick, …
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Gaoth Dobhair journalist Áine Ní Bhreisleáin is presenting a new series on exploring the wellness industry in Ireland – body, mind and soul.

‘Sonas’, starting on Wednesday 19th March, is …
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Donegal Women’s Centre has announced an exciting opportunity for experienced facilitators to join a panel for upcoming community focused programmes aimed at empowering women in Donegal.

The organisation is seeking …
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Letterkenny-based Dr Dineo Moiloa-Murphy aims to inspire and empower the next generation of African women in Ireland with the launch of a pageant.

Dineo Moiloa-Murphy, a native of South …
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Highland Radio CEO and Breast Cancer Survivor, Fionnuala Rabbitt is calling on the Donegal community to go all in against cancer for the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day, which takes …
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Donegal singer-songwriter Carol Wilson is releasing an emotional song for her daughter in time for International Women’s Day.

‘Lily’ is a love letter, full of soulful, honest and raw …
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Michaela Harkin had long harboured ambitions to be on TG4’s long-running, hit Country Music show, Glór Tíre, and the milestone Season 21 is where she finds herself stepping on stage …
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The HSE has successfully recruited a Consultant Breast Surgeon to take on the role of the outgoing surgeon, Mr Manvydas Varzgalis.

Dr Varzgalis is resigning from his post to take …
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A Donegal mum who was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant will brave a head shave in support of children in her community.

Sara McGlinchey (née Nairn) from Ramelton was 34 …
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Downings man Eric Roberts has reeled in the title of Ireland’s Best Social Media Star for 2025.

Eric, who has more than 1.1million followers on TikTok …
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Donegal Women’s Centre is celebrating 35 years of commitment to improving the lives of women in Donegal.

Established by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Centre was born out …
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The heartbroken family of Buncrana woman Danielle McLaughlin have said justice has “finally been achieved”.

Danielle was raped and killed in India just two weeks after arriving there in 2017.

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Kerrykeel businesswoman Aoibheann Walsh may have been fired from BBC’s The Apprentice, but she was a winner in the style stakes.

The Kerrykeel woman was last night given the boot …
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Is your kitchen beginning to feel a little outdated? Are the cabinets that once impressed now looking tired? If the thought of a full renovation feels daunting, there’s a …
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A Moville woman who lost her husband and two children in a tragic road incident says her late family will keep her going as she climbs Mount Kilimanjaro.

Geraldine Mullan’s …
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A Letterkenny-based Slimming World consultant, driven by her own personal experience, has inspired members across Donegal to raise €822.36 for Ronald McDonald House.

December was not only a month …
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Donegal woman Annemarie Ní Churreáin has been named by the Arts Council as UCD’s Writer in Residence for 2025.

Ní Churreáin hails from Cloich Cheann Fhaola.

She has published three …
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Clare O’Donnell, the reigning Mary From Dungloe, has celebrated the arrival of her first baby.

The Letterkenny woman and her partner Adam Bonnar welcomed their beautiful baby boy Cillian on …
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If you’re searching for a truly special Valentine’s gift this year, check out VOYA’s two new enchanting fragrances.

VOYA, the organic skincare and lifestyle brand which originated by the shoreline …
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Buncrana’s PD Bathrooms and Tiles has announced a special offer to save money on your next bathroom or tiling project!

They know how difficult it can be to …
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A Letterkenny-based advanced nurse practitioner has increased cervical screening rates among sexual assault survivors through a trauma-informed care approach.

Connie McGilloway, Forensic Clinical Examiner at the Donegal Sexual Assault Treatment …
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There was a fantastic turnout for the launch of Jacinta Callaghan’s first solo art exhibition at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny on Saturday last.

Jacinta, a well-known artist and hairdresser …
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Letterkenny beauty salon owner Aoibheann Walsh has been unveiled as a candidate on the new series of The Apprentice in the UK.

Aoibheann, a native of Kerrykeel, has run the …
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A major event focusing on women’s health is taking place in Donegal on St Brigid’s weekend.

Minding Brigid is a holistic health expert-led event designed to empower women to …
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Donegal Women’s Centre in Letterkenny has launched a unique arts programme for women who are either in or at risk of entering the court system.

The ‘creative reset’ is focused …
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