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Nikki Bradley encouraging women to ‘Bring a Buddy’ to Letterkenny parkrun 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.

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Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner 2 years ago

Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner

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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Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball 2 years ago

Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball

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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Mary McAleese champions Donegal design during Presidential visit 2 years ago

Mary McAleese champions Donegal design during Presidential visit

Former President Mary McAleese showed her support for Donegal design while meeting US President Joe Biden this week.

Mrs McAleese was seen wearing a leather bag made by Buncrana designer …
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Donegal teacher elected as new INTO President 2 years ago

Donegal teacher elected as new INTO President

A west Donegal native has been elected as the new vice president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO).

Dorothy McGinley, native of Annagry, represents District 2 encompassing Derry, Tyrone, …
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Donegal’s Eve Belle to present edgy new music show 2 years ago

Donegal’s Eve Belle to present edgy new music show

Gweedore singer songwriter Eve Belle Murtagh is at the helm of a new music show that shines a light on some of the most talented and diverse musicians in Ireland …
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Francine’s Pink Swim, walk and disco raises over €2,200! 2 years ago

Francine’s Pink Swim, walk and disco raises over €2,200!

By  •  News

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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Find your something BLU at the Radisson BLU Hotel Wedding Showcase 2 years ago

Find your something BLU at the Radisson BLU Hotel Wedding Showcase

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Discover your dream Wedding venue at the Wedding Showcase at Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny– on Sunday 16th of April from 1-5pm.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny are inviting you to experience …
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Four Donegal women aim to inspire in Miss Earth Ireland finals 2 years ago

Four Donegal women aim to inspire in Miss Earth Ireland finals

By  •  News

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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Sinead Black shines on the Opry stage 2 years ago

Sinead Black shines on the Opry stage

Donegal singer Sinead Black made her debut on the Opry le Daniel stage at the Millenium Forum, Derry, during the week.

The Letterkenny singer also led the finale with a …
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Mary’s belated 50th to celebrate remarkable journey to recovery 2 years ago

Mary’s belated 50th to celebrate remarkable journey to recovery

Churchill woman Mary Bradley is planning a fiftieth birthday with a difference this month after overcoming a major emergency surgery.

Mary’s actual fiftieth birthday was in April 2022. The special …
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Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff 2 years ago

Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff

Is it time for you to try something new?

Whelan’s, one of London’s most forward-thinking Irish pub companies is recruiting full-time Bar Staff at all levels.

Whelan’s are looking for …
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Amy O’Connor to release debut single after a whirlwind year 2 years ago

Amy O’Connor to release debut single after a whirlwind year

Carndonagh singer-songwriter Amy O’Connor is about to have the biggest week of her career so far as she releases her first single, Go Back.

‘Go Back’ comes out on 9th …
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How media can help young woman overcome the barrier in politics 2 years ago

How media can help young woman overcome the barrier in politics

By  •  Politics

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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Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro! 2 years ago

Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro!

Young businesswoman Abbie Long is proud to present her newly revamped cafe, The Busy Bee, this Wednesday.

The cafe, located on Main Street Ballybofey, is a haven of sweet treats …
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Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash 2 years ago

Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash

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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Egg-cellent surprise for Donegal Domestic Violence Services 2 years ago

Egg-cellent surprise for Donegal Domestic Violence Services

By  •  News

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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Queen of Country Margo inducted into Irish Country Music Hall of Fame 2 years ago

Queen of Country Margo inducted into Irish Country Music Hall of Fame

It was a night of emotions and pride as Donegal’s Margo O’Donnell was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday night’s Late Late Show Country Music Special.

The moment …
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Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time) 2 years ago

Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Job Vacancies: A long-established retailer in Letterkenny is recruiting for one Full Time and one Part Time Retail Assistant.

These roles are suitable for someone looking for a long-term position.


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Two Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics announced for Donegal 2 years ago

Two Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics announced for Donegal

Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics have been announced for Donegal this April, four years after the passing of Clare woman Laura Brennan.

Laura Brennan campaigned for higher uptake of the …
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Local women share words of wisdom with DSP Female Leadership Programme participants 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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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business 2 years ago

Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business

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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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Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia 2 years ago

Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia

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The construction job market in Australia continues to grow, offering exciting opportunities for Irish and UK workers looking for warm weather, a great lifestyle, the chance to earn good …
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Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford 2 years ago

Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford

A new arts and crafts studio, 1st House, recently welcomed its first customers in the former AIB Bank on Main Street, Milford.  

1st House has been opened by …
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Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic 2 years ago

Meet the Donegal podcasters delivering a weekly dose of craic

If you’re on the lookout for a new podcast, why not tune into something close to home?

Donegal-based women, Trish Geraghty and Marie Shields, started their pop culture podcast in …
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Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day 2 years ago

Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day

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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Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece 2 years ago

Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece

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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Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week! 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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‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal 2 years ago

‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal

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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Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’ 2 years ago

Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’

Clonmany woman Roseena Doherty Toner is urging the people of Donegal to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fundraiser. 

Roseena, who was diagnosed …
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Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen 2 years ago

Awards shine a light on 13 inspirational women of Inishowen

By  •  Events

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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Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal 2 years ago

Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal

Can You Help Strengthen the Bones of Donegal?

The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) is delighted to announce its upcoming seminar in Donegal on April 14 and is encouraging its members, …
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Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town 2 years ago

Pierce Brosnan shows off new tweed look in Donegal Town

By  •  Style

Hollywood actor Pierce Brosnan better have brought an empty suitcase to Donegal, as he’s been on a shopping spree for the past week!

The former James Bond actor …
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Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award 2 years ago

Creeslough paramedic Frances Griffin wins inaugural Dara Fitzpatrick Award

By  •  News

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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Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day 2 years ago

Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day

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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‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’ 2 years ago

‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’

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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Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson 2 years ago

Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson

By  •  Careers, News

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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‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test 2 years ago

‘The life you save could be your own’ – Women urged to book screening test

By  •  Health, News

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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Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style 2 years ago

Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style

By  •  News

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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Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman 2 years ago

Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman

By  •  Life

The Donegal Town community made a ‘song and dance’ about their newest centenarian as Mrs Pat Cox marked her 100th birthday.

Mrs Cox, of St. Joseph’s Ave, got a musical …
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Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week 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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Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable! 2 years ago

Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable!

Have you heard about Penneys’ sewing workshops? The fast-fashion giant is rolling out classes in stores where shoppers can learn how to mend their own clothes, and make them last …
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Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project 2 years ago

Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project

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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Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics 2 years ago

Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics

“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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The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide 2 years ago

The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide

By  •  Food

The Olde Glen Bar is celebrating being added to the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland.

Michelin inspectors have revealed that the rural Donegal pub was one of …
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Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women 2 years ago

Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women

By  •  News

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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Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’ 2 years ago

Letterkenny Musical Society going head over heels for ‘Kinky Boots’

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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Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes! 2 years ago

Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes!

Irish actor Paul Mescal was left a little flustered by some ‘Donegal Irish’ at the BAFTAs, but he rose to the challenge with the support of TG4 presenter Caitlín Nic …
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Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience 2 years ago

Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience

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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Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes! 2 years ago

Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes!

A young Donegal woman is paving the way in construction and inspiring others to follow her lead.

Megan Ruddy, aged 23, has had an eventful year of training as an …
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