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A Donegal man has raised a stunning €8,000 for charities in Donegal after running the Dublin Marathon in October in honour of his mum.

Barry Chambers, from Castlefinn, took on …
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Tick off your Christmas gift list this season with Mourne Antiques & Jewellery Letterkenny – a store where every item has a story. 

The antique shop is stocked …
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The team at Lough Eske Castle celebrated its 15th anniversary last night with a memorable event which included special guest Packie Bonner. 

With over 100 guests attending including Donegal Mayor …
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The hugely-talented Henry Girls will be getting us in the Christmas spirit next week with two matinee concerts in Derry.

The family friendly singalong shows will take place in the …
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If you’re looking for something extra special to gift this Christmas, make sure to visit Amelia’s Irish Design and Gifts.

The Main Street Letterkenny store is a one-stop …
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It’s as busy as the North Pole at the Christmas at Cooneys shop in Letterkenny!

The popular Christmas store has fast become a destination for Christmas lovers, with people travelling …
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A star-studded concert to thank all those involved in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy is to be held in Co Donegal in the New Year.

The concert, ‘Together for …
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There is huge sadness both in Donegal and in Boston following the passing of a much-loved mum, wife and friend, Vivienne Lynch McDaid.

The popular Buncrana woman had travelled to …
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Three popular Donegal beauty businesses are celebrating success at the Irish Beauty Industry Awards 2022.

The Shandon Hotel Spa, Lifford Beautician Tara McGavigan and Creative Hairdressing in Ardara all scooped …
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Rathmullan-based singer-songwriter Carol Wilson has just released an uplifting new Christmas single.

The song is called ‘Stars’ and has an atmospheric and magical feel to it. It is about someone …
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Our health and wellness series continues with Pharmacist Emer King from Inish Pharmacy.

Party season is upon us! 

One of the main things we think of at Christmas is food. There …
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Dungloe woman Carleen Walsh graduates with a PhD in Psychology this week after turning to education during the most difficult moments in her life.

Dr Carleen (Walsh) Gallagher always wanted …
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A unique set of artworks is going on display in a free exhibition opening in Letterkenny this weekend.

The special collection of works by Ukrainian artists, both amateur and professional, comes …
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Two Mountcharles women have been honoured by President Michael D. Higgins at the Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin.

Mary Ellen McGroarty, the Director of the United Nations …
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If you’re in an uncomfortable situation on a night out, there’s now a code word you can use to get help.

Just ‘Ask for Angela’.

Gardaí in Donegal launched a …
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It’s that time of year when we are searching for unique gifts, and Donegal Bees have come up with something very special.

The award-winning Glencolumbkille beekeeping company has launched its …
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This week will see the release of a brand-new authored documentary by Donegal musician and national treasure Mairéad Ní Mhaoinigh on RnaG.

The programme, commissioned to mark 50 years of …
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There were proud moments for Lisa McGee yesterday as she became the first woman to be conferred with the Freedom of the City of Derry.

The world-renowned playwright, screenwriter and …
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Five well-known artists from the Twin Towns are exhibiting their paintings prints and wearable art in a unique style just a week before Christmas.

Following on from their great success …
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A well-known West Donegal woman’s fundraising journey has raised an amazing €17,000 for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Bríd Sweeney from Loch an lúir has been walking every day in …
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Derrybeg woman Kathleen Griffin is the pride of her community after a charity head shave this afternoon.

Mum-of-three Kathleen is currently undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer and, as her chemotherapy …
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Local Donegal makers got a unique opportunity to showcase their work at Gifted contemporary craft and design fair in the RDS at the weekend.

Michelle McCarroll and Marina Hamilton were …
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Have you been putting your Christmas shopping on the long finger? Are you starting to feel the stress of it all now? Well stress no more, because we’ve handpicked 12 …
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Letterkenny teacher Louise Flanagan has released a new series of her hugely popular children’s books just in time for Christmas.

The ‘Return To Dragonterra’ books follow on from the original …
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The Annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball made a welcome return to the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny last night.

Hundreds turned out in style for the glamourous event to help raise …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Lunch is back after two years.

The celebratory event is often a highlight of the network’s calendar. It’s a special chance for members …
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‘Derry Girls’ creator Lisa McGee is to receive the Freedom of the City of Derry.

She will be the first woman to receive the honour at a ceremony this Monday.

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The countdown to Christmas is on, and if you’re looking to #BuyDonegal this year, why not consider buying vouchers for amazing Donegal experiences?

From a luxury hotel stay to a …
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Top wedding suppliers and entertainers from across Donegal have been announced as finalists of the 5th Irish Wedding Awards 2023.

The Irish Wedding Awards 2023 aim to recognise and …
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Brave and beautiful Burnfoot girl Caitlin Strain has passed away, aged nine.

The much-loved schoolgirl had been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour for a number of years and was …
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Christmas is just around the corner, and the Cara Organic Beauty Spa team at Lough Eske Castle have luxury gifting all wrapped up.

An evening of ESPA wellness was held …
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A group of craft makers from all parts of Donegal have formed a partnership to promote their own crafts and highlight the huge range of quality products handmade here in …
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It was a case of better ‘Late Late’ than never for an east Donegal mum and her daughter!

For the past ten years, Aurora McAlynn (nee McCormick) from Crossroads, Killygordon …
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A Buncrana couple has booked the best seats in the house for the Late Late Toy Show – the studio audience!

Jade and Gavin Doherty are getting their Christmas jumpers …
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CervicalCheck campaigner Vicky Phelan’s family have invited the public to join them in a celebration of her life.

The events takes place in her native Mooncoin, in Co Kilkenny, on …
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As the #BuyDonegal Christmas shopping campaign continues, why not support your local retailer this week?

Across each town and village in Donegal, the local retailer whether providing clothing, groceries, craft, …
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A talented teenager from Donegal says she is over the moon to be starring in RTE’s Toy Show The Musical.

Sadbh Breathnach from Manorcunningham was selected from hundreds of hopefuls …
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McElhinneys of Ballybofey unveiled its highly anticipated Christmas window at a spectacular event last weekend.

Main street Ballybofey was packed with people young and old celebrating the start of the …
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The ultimate ‘Wild Arctic’ Christmas experience returns to Donegal’s Wild Ireland this winter.

An animal lovers’ Lapland awaits as Santa returns with his Arctic friends for an incredible …
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An inspirational Gweedore woman is about to take control over her future hair loss by doing a charity head shave.

Kathleen Griffin from Derrybeg is undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer. …
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Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has been laid to rest following a private family funeral.

The funeral took place yesterday in accordance with her wishes.

Ms Phelan passed away on …
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Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker is putting Donegal design in the spotlight after wearing a local brand’s stunning coat on the set of And Just Like That…

SJP, aka Carrie …
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Designers and Makers and giveaways are the focus for Week 1 of the #BuyDonegal shop local campaign.

This week marks Design Week Ireland 2022 which is run by the Design …
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Donegal Food Response Network will host its countywide Christmas Appeal for 2022 on Friday, 18th November.

Following on the success of last year, the appeal will take place in locations …
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Eagle-eyed viewers of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! have spotted Boy George using a ‘tapping’ technique to get through his time in the jungle.

If you’ve wondered …
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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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The Black Friday sale is NOW ON with our partners at TDactive Holidays.

Experience more and save more on your next guided holiday for 2023. Each trip includes included flights, …
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Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan, who unearthed the CervicalCheck scandal, has died.

Ms Phelan passed away in the early hours of this morning at Milford Hospice in Limerick.

The trailblazing …
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A well-known local Letterkenny woman is making plans to hold her 20th annual Christmas fundraising draw and has no plans to stop there.

Every Christmas for the past two decades …
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The Shandon Hotel in Marble Hill is to bring the magic of Christmas movies to the big screen – and every cent will go to the Creeslough appeal.

The caring …
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