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A woman from Drumkeen has been fined €100 and ordered to pay €725.08 to the ISPCA to cover veterinary costs after she was convicted of failing to provide sufficient food …
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Killygordan native Bridget Desmond originated Shirt Stitching in Claudy and established the first of the famous Desmond’s shirt factories.

Born in 1862, Bridget settled in Claudy in Derry and married John Desmond.

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Amidst the Brexit crisis and endless talk about the border, there’s been one thing that’s bringing everyone together, and that’s Derry Girls.

The Channel4 comedy was back on our screens …
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Positive affirmations release you from anxiety, negativity, guilt, fear and pain. Here are some examples:

Affirmations are simple messages. Repeated over-and-over, they begin to worm their way into your mind. Slowly changing …
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Ireland’s only human milk bank, based in Enniskillen, has provided help for hundreds of babies since it opened in 2000. Supported by breastfeeding mothers, the milk bank provides very special help for …
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The heat is about to be turned up for Donegal singer Ailish McBride as the elimination rounds begin on TG4’s Glor Tire music contest.

The 19-year-old Creeslough native is one …
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Every person spends about two minutes brushing our teeth every morning and night. We wouldn’t leave the house without doing it, because we know that dental health is important.

But …
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Throughout your life, you will meet people who will lift you up and support you.

But, you will also meet others who will be naysayers and will try to put …
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Bundoran chef and food author Finn Ní Fhaolain has the perfect solution for those on a gluten-free diet this Pancake Tuesday. And there’s no need to compromise.

Pancake Tuesday, for many, is a …
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Independent midwife Philomena Canning, who is seriously ill with terminal cancer, has settled her case with the HSE.

Last week the Glenvar women called on the HSE to settle the …
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Shop owners Carol and Linda-Mae Meagle love to showcase some of the best of the north west in the city.

Nestled in the heart of Dublin, their Donegal Shop is a treasure …
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When Tara O’Grady was laid off from her office job in New York, she greeted the upheaval as a gift.

She had always wanted to go on a great American …
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This will obviously not apply to everyone, but for those of you who are cracking up due to excessive pet hair being shed, you will appreciate every nugget.

Our beloved …
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Set your reminders for Tuesday 5th March at 9.15pm for the return of the 90’s gang to Channel 4.

The new episodes are set to be bigger and bolder, with the …
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This year’s International Women’s Day Theme is ‘Balance for Better’. It is a call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world.

On Thursday 7th March in Letterkenny Library …
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Letterkenny Babies is hosting a Communion Wear Event on Friday 8th March, 7-8pm in Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny.

All money raised from the sale of an extensive range of Communion …
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The popular 20-year-old student from Malin was on the hunt for a farmer on the RTE dating show. Things were looking good when she was paired with shy Daniel (23) …
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RTÉ 2 dating show First Dates has been lacking some famous Donegal charm this series, but things will change tonight when local student Annah tries her luck in the romantic …
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Moira is a Dublin-based productivity consultant who has cracked the code to taking control of your time and getting more done.

In today’s hectic world, Moira educates people on how to …
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In fact, little OJ’s arrival was anticipated long before he was born. Now he has a big life ahead of him as he trains to be an Irish Guide Dog …
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Wheelchair user Vicky Matthew from Ballyshannon dreams of furthering her education by attending college.

But a lack of bus transports is holding her back.

Vicky lives on disability allowance and …
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Donegal has been revealed to have the highest level of gender imbalance in local council.

A new CSO report found that 8.1% of Donegal County Councillors are female. This represents …
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An 84-year-old retired Donegal farmer and cancer survivor has picked up a EuroMillions Plus winning cheque for €500,000 from National Lottery headquarters.

Charlie Meehan from Manorcunningham was one of two EuroMillions …
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On average, 1,050 people in Donegal are diagnosed with cancer annually. Funds raised at Daffodil Day supports lifesaving cancer research and care services, making life more comfortable for patients and …
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Excitement is at an all time high at Mulroy Woods Hotel as they pick up a series of top Irish Hotel Award nominations.

Not only that, but the Milford hotel …
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Social anxiety is more than just being shy.

• Social anxiety is all-consuming, slowly stealing your confidence and identity.

It is making you feel lost, unsure of …
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The Castle Grove team are all set to welcome brides and grooms to be this weekend as they visualise their dream wedding at the hotel.

There are so many reasons …
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Emily Colangelo is the pride of Dungloe this week after claiming the 2019 All Ireland Irish Dancing Championship at the INEC in Killarney.

The 14-year-old competed against 220 dancers from around the world …
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Teresa Shiels, who is a popular receptionist in a local GP surgery, had a full team of supporters for her appearance on the RTE gameshow on Saturday.

Amazingly, just as Teresa …
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Majella O’Donnell has shown why there are 50 reasons to think about positive mental health.

The broadcaster and mental health advocate was so impressed by a new book created by …
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This week, Miss Fit Supplements closed its doors.

They posted on their Facebook account and their Instagram (which is now deleted) to let their customers know about the closure.

This …
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A family in America have launched a search to find their long-lost relatives ahead of a trip to South Donegal this year.

The Devers, (originally Diver), have traced their family …
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Donegal actress Amybeth McNulty has scooped her first award for her lead role in Netflix’s Anne with an E.

The seventeen-year-old star was honoured as the best Female for an Outstanding …
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Inishowen native Sinéad Stewart has announced that she will be running for election this May.

Stewart, who is from Burnfoot and lives in Buncrana, has been endorsed by Thomas Pringle …
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Read the extract from 1950 Home Economics Book below.

Here is what it should say:

Have Dinner Ready

Plan ahead, even the night before, to have some sort of …
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Feeling stressed about studying, CAO choices, graduate programmes, thesis preparation, etc? Need ways to de-stress?

Don’t worry dolls and gents, College Corner is back, and I’ve got you covered …
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Gardai have issued a warning over a ‘game’ on social media which challenges people to self-harm.

The game is called ‘Momo’ and targets both children and vulnerable people via Facebook …
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None of us can have too much light coming in to our homes. Good light enhances our mood, our sense of well-being and our mental health. Whenever I am helping …
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Ahead of the Live Well: Reset Me retreat at the Shandon Hotel this March, co-ordinator Christina Murray-McEleney tells us how self-care is the key to coping in this stressful world:

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by Sharon Hearty, a Donegal Town-based coach in Strategic Digital & Social Communication for CEOs & Senior Executives and Entrepreneurs

No longer is the social media space just for the younger generation or …
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Period poverty is a silent struggle that many women are forced to deal with every month.

It may be something that is often taken for granted, but the expense of …
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Aldi Ireland has announced today that it will be selling Shamrock Infused Gin in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Made by Listoke Distillery in Co. Louth, Tower Gin’s …
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What’s your story?

That’s the question communications consultant Sally Murphy challenged local women in business to answer at today’s meet-up.

As the founder of Murphy Communication, Sally is a creative …
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Derry Girls series two is one of the most hotly-anticipated shows of the year, particularly in the north west, where we can’t get enough of the quick wit and antics …
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Approval has been granted for a new Maternity Theatre at Letterkenny University Hospital to be put into use – almost two decades after it was built.

Saolta Hospital Group has …
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The Mná na hÉireann – Women of Ireland Fund has been launched today to empower 1,000 women to secure employment across Ireland over the next three years.

The fund will be …
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Letterkenny woman Teresa Shiels has been revealed among the next five lucky guests – right after a Killygordan man had his own success on the show.

Gerard Muldoon from the …
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The team at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing are no strangers to self-development and educational training, however they took it one step further last week and participated in the SafeTALK alertness training …
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Orla McGowan and Caroline Doherty will be guest speakers at the next Tea & Toast meeting for all local mums on 20th February 2019.

The Tea & Toast is an …
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A measles outbreak across Donegal is increasing with the HSE now confirming that there are seven confirmed cases of the disease.

Additional suspect cases are currently being investigated.

A number …
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