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A busload of schoolchildren had a close brush with death in Killea on Wednesday when a plank of wood and a ladder flew off a passing trailer and through the window. …
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Donegal shoppers can pick up some of the 200,000 free packs of porridge oats being made available nationwide by Flahavan’s in partnership with RTÉ and Operation Transformation’s Free Porridge Day …
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We’re almost at the end of January (YAY), so continuing with my re-hydration/detox tips and tricks for a ‘new you’ this month, I’m going to share with you one of …
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The monthly meeting will take place on Thursday 9th of February from 19:30 to 21:30 in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

The meeting offers parents a safe and …
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Catherine Gallagher from Donegal, a UK Registered Dietitian, has created her own blog What food can be with Cathy G… Here, she shares a list of healthy snack ideas to keep us satisfied …
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The National Television Awards took place tonight in London, where local stars mixed with all the biggest names in UK and Irish showbusiness.

Irish-British sitcom Mrs Brown’s Boys was awarded Best …
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Orla, a beauty therapist from Dungloe, was diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks after her 30th birthday last November. She has taken a break from running her mobile salon to …
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The Donegal Senior Ladies begin life in Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League this Sunday when they host Armagh in Convoy (2pm).

Micheál Naughton’s team won Division …
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Rockhill House, on the outskirts of Letterkenny, is one of Donegal’s most historic houses and is now set to be one of the most decadent wedding venues in the northwest.

“We …
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Jennifer experienced PND after the birth of her first child. Her little girl is now three years old and Jennifer is doing all she can to help other mothers who …
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The 15-year-old actor from Movile voices the lead actor in the epic animation Kubo and the Two Strings, which was nominated for Best Animated Movie and Best Visual Effects at this year’s …
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The winners of the  TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice awards 2017 were announced yesterday, revealing that the Shandon Hotel & Spa placed highly amongst Ireland’s top 25 hotels to stay.

Management and …
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Teen star Art Parkinson (15) who is a native of Movile, voices the lead actor in the epic animation Kubo and the Two Strings. The film has just received Academy Award …
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This is the fifth year in a row that the Donegal hotel has been named as the best hotel in Ireland by TripAdvisor.

The four-star hotel also ranked in 10th place in …
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Life can be tough at times, and we usually feel when one thing goes wrong, everything goes wrong! Or we might say, ‘I am having one of those days’ or …
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McDevitt was the only Donegal player on the Ulster panel for the tournament held in Mullingar. Ulster denied Connacht a three-in-a-row. In the final, Ulster took the silverware on a …
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The 15-year-old is one of two local students to be selected for the Joffrey Ballet Summer Intensive programme after the elite school’s first ever auditions were held in Ireland last …
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“We would like to reassure women that it is a very short procedure. It all takes around 15 minutes and that includes your paperwork and having a cup of tea …
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Women across Donegal are being urged to attend for free smear tests during European Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

The Pearl of Wisdom campaign launched this week to remind women aged …
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Ms O’Neill will act as the successor to Martin McGuinness, who stepped down last week due to health problems. The Co. Tyrone native is the outgoing Health Minister in Stormont and has been …
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Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is calling on supporters in County Donegal to Kiss Goodbye to MS from January 17th until February 14th and to help raise funds for MS research and …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network was created to support all women who work in business – whether you are running your own company, working for a firm or organisation, …
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The maternity fashion store were giving away a wonderful prize for blooming bumps: a pair of Peggy Stretch Denim Maternity Jeans (Worth €69) and a beautiful Maternity Bola Necklace. The …
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Jay’s dad Gary Ramsay, who owns The Float Room in Stranorlar, bet his seven-year-old that he would give him a fiver if he ate all his orange.

Poor Jay tried …
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When it comes to weight loss everyone has an opinion, and I mean EVERYONE! Every single day I hear countless stories from clients and members of the gym, all of …
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Hey Everyone,

Hope you’re all having a nice Sunday and enjoying the first bout of Spring sunshine.

I took advantage of the lovely weather this weekend and decided to take …
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Hannah Orr from Newtowncunningham attended the Royal & Prior prom on Friday night, but before leaving she was sure to get a picture with her ‘mane’ man.

Hannah has owned …
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Sarah Downes-Moen has lost a total of 2 stone and 7 pounds since December 2015, when her and her sister Emma decided to take the plunge and join Slimming World …
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Bringing Baby home is exciting and frightening in equal measure.  

Things I wish someone had told me:

 1) There’s no place like home.

Going home is …
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Little Órán Nibbs (7) from Trentagh sadly lost his battle with mitochondrial disease yesterday.

Facebook group Our Children’s Voice is run by parents of children with life-limiting conditions.

The group …
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Deirdre Mc Loone from Letterkenny had her head shaved today in G&G today in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, and she is also donating her hair to the Princess …
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Lough Eske based novelist Melissa Riordan is the writer of ‘Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon’, a novel which maps a powerful romance between historical arch enemies, the King of Babylon and …
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Sarah Kennedy’s modeling career took off after finishing runner up in Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model four years ago.

Sarah has recently graced the cover of Northern Woman Magazine, …
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Steps is a parent and toddler group that meet every Friday in the Rossnakill Resource Centre from 11:00-12:30.

New born babies to pre-school kids (including playgroup children) all welcome.

The …
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The Newton native was just seven years old when she had major surgery at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin to fix a hole in her heart. This week, on …
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Roxane Keeney and Kirk Mullen got engaged last Christmas after Kirk planned a large-scale proposal from the famous Knockalla drive.

They had been an item for 10 years and have …
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Remembering rumbling bellies after a walk to the top of the Sliabh Liag mountains a few weeks ago, this time, I wasn’t going to be caught out with no snacks …
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The dolls were created by Toy Company Arklu, which was co-founded by local man Ian Harkin and has a Donegal base in Letterkenny.

The annual Royal Gift List was published yesterday, when it …
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The Letterkenny-based engineer was paired up with Timmie in the first gay date of the new series of First Dates Ireland last night. Skincare store manager Timmie, 34, from Clare …
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Famous Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield has made a call out in the hope of meeting an Irish boy or girl who is passionate about space.

He will be appearing on …
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Donegal Mind Wellness are launching a new term of Stress Control Programmes, with one specifically for men. From the end of January to March, courses will begin in Frosses, Letterkenny, Ballyshannon, …
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One of my favourite things to do is pop on my pj’s and cosy slippers, tie my hair up, and lather on a facial mask as a treat when I …
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The Irish country star made a live Facebook announcement yesterday about his show at the 3Arena Dublin this April, which is set to be the biggest concert of his career.

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So it’s time to take advantage of the perks the New Year brings. As much as I love A/W fashion and everything that goes with it, it’s now time to …
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More than 100 women in Donegal affected by domestic violence and abuse were in need of emergency accommodation in 2016.

The Donegal Women’s Domestic Violence Service revealed it took accommodation …
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On Saturday, 14th January, Nikki became the first ever woman to finish the gruelling race on crutches.

The 24km march is a challenge usually reserved for the British SAS and takes …
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Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Letterkenny have welcomed three NCBI charity shops to raise funds to support the 2,000 people with sight loss in Donegal.

All shops offer quality second-hand clothes, books and …
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The former Fair City star joins this year’s expert judging panel alongside actress and author Amy Huberman and is encouraging students and supportive teachers in Donegal to get their entries …
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A Tyrone couple are celebrating their engagement in the New Year after one of the best themed proposals we’ve seen yet.

Farmer Ashley Farrell from Fivemiletown was preparing to get down on …
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Ante-Natal Services will recommence at Dungloe Community Hospital today, two years after they were suspended at the facility.

This development comes after months of uncertainty surrounding the future of maternity services at …
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