5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy: You don’t need to be a ‘New You’ in 2020
Before the onslaught of New Year, New You Bullshit starts, let me remind you of a few things…
Yes, January 1st is an obviously good starting point for new beginnings …
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5 years ago
Family of Mary Ellen Molloy hoping to have her home within a week
The heartbroken family of tragic nurse Mary Ellen Molloy are hoping to have her home for her funeral in the coming week.
Preparations to repatriate the 26-year-old Donegal woman’s remains …
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5 years ago
Recipe: Aoibhin’s amazing Christmas biscuit cake
Young baker Aoibhín O’Dea from Cácaí Aoibhín Gweedore has a little treat for DW readers this Christmas – her biscuit cake recipe with a festive twist.
With easy steps and …
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5 years ago
Ambitious Aoibhín (16) is baking a business for herself
Aoibhín O’Dea, from outside Gweedore, is only 16 but for the past two years she has been trading in her own bakery business called Cácaí Aoibhín.
Aoibhín’s cakes and bakes …
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5 years ago
Donegal woman delivers Christmas care gifts to cancer patients
Dunkineely businesswoman Mary Deeny shared some Christmas goodwill this month after a thoughtful fundraising drive.
Mary, who has her own Forever Living business, recently put 10% of her sales towards …
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5 years ago
Derry Girls fans are buzzing for the New Year’s Bake Off special
If you’re planning a Derry Girls binge on Netflix this Christmas, then there’s another programme to add to your list in January 2020.
Fans of the C4 comedy can start …
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5 years ago
Watch: A local video with a lovely Christmas message
A heart-warming video has been recorded in Donegal to share a simple but hugely important message – Be Kind.
It’s easy to get caught up in the Christmas rush of …
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5 years ago
Donators rush to support fund to bring the late Mary Ellen Molloy home
A fund to help a Donegal nurse killed in a tragic accident in Australia has reached a staggering €63,000 in less than 24 hours.
Mary Ellen Molloy was killed when …
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5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Trying to keep everyone happy
As the season of festive joy and frollicks descends upon us, so too can the stresses and responsibilities of trying to everyone happy.
So remember, No is a complete sentence.
5 years ago
Lynda Loves Makeup: Party Proof Makeup this Christmas
Late nights, less sleep, food and alcohol can all play a major part in how we feel, how our skin looks and most importantly how we retain longevity out of …
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5 years ago
Tributes pour in for much-loved nurse who died in tragic accident in Australia
Tributes are pouring in for a young Donegal nurse who tragically lost her life following an accident in Australia yesterday.
Mary Ellen Molloy from Edergole in Ardara suffered fatal injuries …
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5 years ago
All I Want for Christmas… last-minute ideas for everyone on your list at Irwin Expert Electrical
It’s last-minute shopping time, but there’s no need to panic when there are gift ideas to suit everyone at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny and Buncrana.
It’s time to wrap up …
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5 years ago
All I want for Christmas… is a coffee machine from Irwin Expert Electrical
This week in the All I Want for Christmas series with Irwin Expert Electrical, we take a look at superb coffee machines to give someone a great boost on Christmas …
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5 years ago
Three things to know this Christmas if your loved one is living with a mental illness
Invitations for family gatherings and christmas parties are starting to arrive with more guaranteed to come. For some, it will be a rush of excitement, laughing with friends and spending …
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5 years ago
Relax, recharge, reset
This week I am not going to preach to you.
There will be no tips or hints.
This next 2 weeks are about one thing.
Spending time with your family …
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5 years ago
Interiors: Transform your home, the Room Junkie way
Are you near Donegal? Would you just love to sort out your house and simplify your life?
Or do you have a loved one who would like to do this?
5 years ago
Lynda Loves Makeup: Simply Smokey
Giveaway – Lynda is launching two new limited-edition eye palettes this week, and you can enter to win one on her Facebook page here!
Lynda Strain
1. Prime – To …
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5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy: Rules for surviving the Christmas party
Good afternoon!
I do hope that we all woke up bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning. It’s time to repost Mammy’s rules for surviving the Christmas party (which unfortunately Mammy …
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5 years ago
Bauble display to celebrate women of the Twin Towns
A unique display is returning to the Twin Towns this January in honour of local women.
The ‘Women’s Little Christmas’ exhibition invites everyone to decorate a Christmas bauble and have …
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5 years ago
Events: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing Team celebrate successes at Christmas
What a year it has been for the Patrick Gildea Hairdressing Team in the Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny!
This multi award winning salon let loose and took some …
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5 years ago
Samara’s super brown bread hits the shelves
Inver baker Samara Ward is about to earn a crust from her award-winning bread when it hits the shelves in Aldi this weekend.
Samara’s Brown Bread was the winner of …
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5 years ago
Events: A celebratory Christmas lunch for Donegal Women in Business
The beautiful surrounds of Rockhill House Estate was the setting for a very festive Christmas lunch hosted by the Donegal Women in Business Network on Tuesday.
Members and guests …
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5 years ago
Planning a beautiful new room with Foy & Company
Did you know that your home interiors are a reflection of your personality? For me, that is floral all the way.
I gravitate towards floral patterns in clothing and in …
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5 years ago
How to tame your thoughts and emotions
At this time of year, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed.
As we move further into December, it is easy to feel as if time is the one thing …
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5 years ago
All I want for Christmas is… a Fitbit/Garmin or Headphones from Irwin Expert Electrical
The ‘All I Want for Christmas’ series continues with Irwin Expert Electrical this week with a look at their wearable gadgets.
If there’s someone special who you know would love …
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5 years ago
Donegal mammy sends her family’s favourite dishes all the way to the US
A Donegal mother will be appearing on RTE’s Tastes Like Home tonight to show that home cooking is the best, no matter where you are in the world.
Ann McClay, …
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5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – I am offended
I am offended…
Given that everyone is now allowed and encouraged to be offended by absolutely everything, I’ve decided to crack down on the lyrics of other Christmas songs which, …
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5 years ago
Lynda Loves Makeup: The secret to longlasting lippy
International makeup artist and educator Lynda Strain’s products are all about classic Hollywood glamour, so what better way to start her column series on DW than with a guide to …
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5 years ago
Interiors: Why you shouldn’t hire an interior designer before Christmas
If you had come to me at any time over the past few weeks, and said “Anne, I need help to get my living room / bedroom/ whole house redecorated …
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5 years ago
Cadbury Secret Santa Postal Van is on its way to Letterkenny
Christmas is coming early for local chocolate lovers – because Cadbury is bringing their Secret Santa Postal Van to Letterkenny this Sunday 8th December.
Stopping by at the Market …
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5 years ago
Donegal man takes proposals to a whole new level
A young Donegal couple are ‘flying on the wings of love’ after a thrilling proposal in Dubai.
Paul ‘Yank’ Boyle from the Rosses is currently based in Dubai along with …
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5 years ago
Donegal mums team up to write ‘The Mammy Handbook’
Mammy knows best, as the saying goes, and when you pool together the tips of mothers all over the world, then you’ve got a wealth of wisdom.
Two Donegal mammies …
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5 years ago
‘Dancing Queen’ Grainne to join Dancing with the Stars Ireland
Buncrana nurse and model Grainne Gallanagh will be strutting her way to the dancefloor in next year’s Dancing with the Stars Ireland.
The former Miss Universe Ireland winner confirmed her …
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5 years ago
Stella McGroarty makes two superb donations to cancer funds
Donegal Town boutique owner Stella McGroarty has proudly presented the proceeds of her charity fashion show to two very deserving causes.
€3,890 was raised at the Stella Boutique charity gala …
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5 years ago
A shiny new start for Lynda Strain
Top makeup artist Lynda Strain has made the move to Donegal.And she’s teaming up with DonegalWoman.ie to share her expert tips and tricks!
Lynda Strain’s love for all things makeup …
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5 years ago
Creative Paula has Christmas gifting all wrapped up
When most people are only thinking about putting up their Christmas decorations this week, one Donegal woman has been immersed in glitter, ribbons, and bows for months!
Paula Roarty from …
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5 years ago
Letterkenny’s Sensory Santa sessions return for 2019
Do you know a child with Autism or Sensory Processing Difficulties?
One thing on the list for many families this Christmas is a visit to Santa’s grotto. But for children …
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5 years ago
The five lowest calorie drinks to have this party season
It is officially December and that can only mean one thing; Christmas party season has officially arrived.
With the upcoming festivities and with Christmas being only a few weeks away, it …
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5 years ago
A first healthy Christmas for bundle of joy Odhrán
A Donegal baby will be celebrating his first Christmas in full health thanks to the ‘amazing’ medics who saved his life this summer.
Odhrán Johnston from Carndonagh had a difficult …
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5 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – a realistic Christmas survival guide
It’s the weekend of Toy Shows and trees for many…So I am posting my Christmas Survival Guide for the Mary of the Poppins types…
“Surviving Christmas,” “Christmas Survival Tips …
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5 years ago
Events: The Grinch steals the show at Rushe to Raise!
A cranky green Grinch may have been stomping around Century Cinemas today, but it didn’t dull the festive spirit of Rushe to Raise 2019!
Maria and Emmet Rushe with Mr …
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5 years ago
Events: Christmas indulgence with Five Farms in Raphoe
A festive and celebratory feeling was in the air at Coyle’s Centra Raphoe last night for the Donegal launch of Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur.
The drink, co-created by Raphoe …
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5 years ago
Black Friday Super Sale now on at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny and Buncrana
The huge Black Friday Sale is now on at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny & Buncrana with unbeatable prices.
Get up to 50% off selected items in all departments. Stocks are …
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5 years ago
WIN: A 49” TV from Irwin Expert Electrical just in time for Christmas
The huge Black Friday Sale is NOW ON at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny and Buncrana.
It’s their biggest ever sale, with up to 50% OFF selected items in all …
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5 years ago
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?
Are you a highly sensitive person?
Do you feel like you reflect on things more than everyone else? Do you often worry about how other people feel? And do you …
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5 years ago
Five Donegal designers impress in the US
Five Donegal designer-makers showcased their incredible creative talents in Philadelphia last weekend when they took part in the gala ‘Straight out of Ireland’ event organised by the Irish Immigration Centre.
5 years ago
Shop a little, help a lot at iCare’s new Christmas craft sale
A new ‘Crafts & Creations’ shop has opened at the iCARE centre in Buncrana in the run-up to Christmas, selling unique festive gifts made by young adults with autism.
The …
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5 years ago
Inspirational Donegal woman wins young carer award
A remarkable young Donegal woman has been named as Ulster’s Young Carer of the Year 2019.
Áine Grant from Bridgend, who cares for her mum Nuala, was one of four …
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5 years ago
Nutrition Myths Vs Reality.
Nutrition can be confusing.
Every time something is proclaimed a ‘saviour’ for being overweight or obese another ‘saviour’ will be heralded in a few weeks later that gives the …
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5 years ago
‘Tis the season… for the Letterkenny Babies annual Christmas Jumper party!
For the past three years, the team behind the parents’ Facebook group has organised a Christmas Jumper party for families to meet, spread Christmas cheer and raise money for an …
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