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‘Sick of women being ignored’ – Endometriosis meeting addresses awareness crisis 1 day ago

‘Sick of women being ignored’ – Endometriosis meeting addresses awareness crisis

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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Huge sadness at passing of Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest person 2 days ago

Huge sadness at passing of Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest person

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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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Donegal karate sensei kicks down barriers in new RTE series 4 days ago

Donegal karate sensei kicks down barriers in new RTE series

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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Endometriosis awareness event to be held in Ballybofey 6 days ago

Endometriosis awareness event to be held in Ballybofey

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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Have a cracking family day out this Easter at Oakfield Park! 6 days ago

Have a cracking family day out this Easter at Oakfield Park!

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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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Donegal’s Eve Belle celebrates Ulster music scene in new BBC series 1 week ago

Donegal’s Eve Belle celebrates Ulster music scene in new BBC series

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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Who will be the next Miss Donegal? 1 week ago

Who will be the next Miss Donegal?

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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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Circet Hiring: Exciting job opportunities as Letterkenny Hub grows 1 week ago

Circet Hiring: Exciting job opportunities as Letterkenny Hub grows

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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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Swilly Sisters’ Shed takes flight with huge community interest 1 week ago

Swilly Sisters’ Shed takes flight with huge community interest

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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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Celebrate sustainable style and Irish heritage at the Circular Dress Collaborative! 2 weeks ago

Celebrate sustainable style and Irish heritage at the Circular Dress Collaborative!

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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Events: Donegal Women in Business hold ‘Fit For Business’ IWD celebration 2 weeks ago

Events: Donegal Women in Business hold ‘Fit For Business’ IWD celebration

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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North West Breast Cancer Ball raises over €6,000 despite event cancellation 2 weeks ago

North West Breast Cancer Ball raises over €6,000 despite event cancellation

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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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West End performers bringing murder mystery thrills to Silver Tassie dinner show 2 weeks ago

West End performers bringing murder mystery thrills to Silver Tassie dinner show

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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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Female plumbing apprentice hopes for more women to take up the trades 2 weeks ago

Female plumbing apprentice hopes for more women to take up the trades

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Cathaoirleach’s concert to support Donegal Domestic Violence Services 2 weeks ago

Cathaoirleach’s concert to support Donegal Domestic Violence Services

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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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New ‘Sisters’ Shed’ for women launching in Rathmullan 2 weeks ago

New ‘Sisters’ Shed’ for women launching in Rathmullan

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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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Free talk on formidable Iníon Dubh at Donegal Castle this International Women’s Day 2 weeks ago

Free talk on formidable Iníon Dubh at Donegal Castle this International Women’s Day

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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Book a beauty boost at the Shandon Spa Phi clinic this March 3 weeks ago

Book a beauty boost at the Shandon Spa Phi clinic this March

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’s Áine Ní Bhreisleáin dips into Ireland’s wellness industry 3 weeks ago

Gaoth Dobhair’s Áine Ní Bhreisleáin dips into Ireland’s wellness industry

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 seeks facilitators for empowerment programmes 3 weeks ago

Donegal Women’s Centre seeks facilitators for empowerment programmes

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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 consultant launches pageant for young African women 3 weeks ago

Letterkenny consultant launches pageant for young African women

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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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‘Nothing prepares you’ – Highland Radio boss Fionnuala Rabbitt speaks of shock and support during cancer journey 3 weeks ago

‘Nothing prepares you’ – Highland Radio boss Fionnuala Rabbitt speaks of shock and support during cancer journey

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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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Mother’s love shines in heartfelt single by Carol Wilson 3 weeks ago

Mother’s love shines in heartfelt single by Carol Wilson

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 hoping to bring Glór Tíre title to Donegal for the second year in a row 3 weeks ago

Michaela Harkin hoping to bring Glór Tíre title to Donegal for the second year in a row

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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New consultant breast surgeon to join Breast Care Centre at LUH 3 weeks ago

New consultant breast surgeon to join Breast Care Centre at LUH

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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Donegal mum turns cancer journey into generous fundraiser 3 weeks ago

Donegal mum turns cancer journey into generous fundraiser

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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Eric Roberts crowned Ireland’s Best Social Media Star! 4 weeks ago

Eric Roberts crowned Ireland’s Best Social Media Star!

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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 celebrating 35 years of support in Donegal 1 month ago

Donegal Women’s Centre celebrating 35 years of support in Donegal

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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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Justice finally achieved for family of Danielle McLaughlin 1 month ago

Justice finally achieved for family of Danielle McLaughlin

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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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Aoibheann Walsh plans exciting next chapter after disappointing exit from The Apprentice 1 month ago

Aoibheann Walsh plans exciting next chapter after disappointing exit from The Apprentice

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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Fall in love with your kitchen again with hassle-free re-spraying 2 months ago

Fall in love with your kitchen again with hassle-free re-spraying

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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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Geraldine Mullan says family will give her strength on Kilimanjaro charity climb 2 months ago

Geraldine Mullan says family will give her strength on Kilimanjaro charity climb

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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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Kind-hearted Slimming World leader inspires generous donation to Ronald McDonald House 2 months ago

Kind-hearted Slimming World leader inspires generous donation to Ronald McDonald House

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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 poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin selected as UCD’s Writer in Residence for 2025 2 months ago

Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin selected as UCD’s Writer in Residence for 2025

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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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Baby joy for Mary from Dungloe Clare O’Donnell 2 months ago

Baby joy for Mary from Dungloe Clare O’Donnell

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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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VOYA launches Wild Atlantic fragrances inspired by the west coast 2 months ago

VOYA launches Wild Atlantic fragrances inspired by the west coast

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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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Lock down your dream bathroom price at PD Bathrooms and Tiles in Buncrana 2 months ago

Lock down your dream bathroom price at PD Bathrooms and Tiles in Buncrana

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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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Letterkenny clinic creates safe space for cervical screening for sexual assault survivors 2 months ago

Letterkenny clinic creates safe space for cervical screening for sexual assault survivors

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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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Events: Jacinta Callaghan shares stunning depictions of Donegal in first solo exhibition 2 months ago

Events: Jacinta Callaghan shares stunning depictions of Donegal in first solo exhibition

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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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Beauty boss Aoibheann Walsh brings bright idea to BBC’s The Apprentice 2 months ago

Beauty boss Aoibheann Walsh brings bright idea to BBC’s The Apprentice

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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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Women’s health to take centre stage at Donegal’s ‘Minding Brigid’ event 2 months ago

Women’s health to take centre stage at Donegal’s ‘Minding Brigid’ event

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 launches arts programme for women at risk of offending 2 months ago

Donegal Women’s Centre launches arts programme for women at risk of offending

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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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Free ‘Women in Construction’ training programme enrolling in Letterkenny 2 months ago

Free ‘Women in Construction’ training programme enrolling in Letterkenny

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Kerrykeel artist Jacinta Callaghan to launch first solo exhibition 2 months ago

Kerrykeel artist Jacinta Callaghan to launch first solo exhibition

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The talented Kerrykeel artist, Jacinta Callaghan, is thrilled to announce the opening of her first solo art exhibition, titled ’A Journey Through Landscapes – Memories of Donegal’.

The exhibition …
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‘I have to speak for her’ – Sister of the late Jasmine McMonagle speaks out on femicide 2 months ago

‘I have to speak for her’ – Sister of the late Jasmine McMonagle speaks out on femicide

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Jenna McMonagle, whose sister Jasmine was tragically killed six years ago, is calling for increased action to address femicide in Ireland.

Mother-of-two Jasmine McMonagle was strangled with a rope and …
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‘Dragons’ documentary to feature remarkable Donegal women 2 months ago

‘Dragons’ documentary to feature remarkable Donegal women

Local Donegal women will be rowing onto our TV screens this New Year in a heartfelt documentary about dragon boat racing.

‘Dragons’, coming soon to RTE, will tell the story …
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Children’s Flu Vaccination walk-in clinics to be held in Donegal 2 months ago

Children’s Flu Vaccination walk-in clinics to be held in Donegal

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Flu is a severe infection caused by a virus. The flu virus infects your lungs and upper airways.

Flu affects people of all ages. In some people, flu can …
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Lecturer offering academic writing support for Further/Higher Education students 2 months ago

Lecturer offering academic writing support for Further/Higher Education students

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NOTICE TO ALL UNDERGRADUATE /POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS 

Academic writing support service available for University Assignments/Research Proposals/Case Studies/Dissertations, etc.

Dr Paula Mc Gread, a lecturer with 25+ years of professional and …
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Eco-fashion influencer Moya Doogan to judge sustainable style series 2 months ago

Eco-fashion influencer Moya Doogan to judge sustainable style series

Environmental activist Moya Doogan from Moville will soon be lending her expertise to a new sustainable fashion series on TG4.

Moya is a judge on Síorstíl, a revolutionary fashion competition …
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Win €5,000 off your dream wedding in the heart of Donegal! 3 months ago

Win €5,000 off your dream wedding in the heart of Donegal!

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Planning your dream wedding? Take the stress out of the budget with our incredible competition for a chance to win €5,000 off your wedding at one of the stunning …
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