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Donegal’s explorers shine at Outsider awards 8 months ago

Donegal’s explorers shine at Outsider awards

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Some of Donegal’s most inspirational explorers scooped national awards from Outsider Magazine last night.

Buncrana’s Jennifer Doherty, Arranmore dipper Paddy Conaghan, Rossnowlagh surfer Easkey Britton and south-Donegal based charity Liquid …
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The Addams Family rises again! 8 months ago

The Addams Family rises again!

In March 2020, after only two nights, the Letterkenny Musical Society had to cut short their production of The Addams Family.

But four years later, they are back and even …
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Donegal students add fashion flair to Junk Kouture awards 8 months ago

Donegal students add fashion flair to Junk Kouture awards

Three Atlantic Technological University (ATU) students, have designed this year’s awards for the Junk Kouture Finals held in Monaco this week.

The awards, crafted with sustainability in mind, have …
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Women’s Day celebration in Inishowen to inspire inclusion 8 months ago

Women’s Day celebration in Inishowen to inspire inclusion

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An event bringing women from various backgrounds and ethnicities together in Carndonagh aims to ‘Inspire Inclusion’ ahead of International Women’s Day. 

Taking place in Carn’s Colgan Hall on Tuesday March …
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Geraldine Mullan bringing community together for a cause in memory of son Tomás 8 months ago

Geraldine Mullan bringing community together for a cause in memory of son Tomás

Moville’s Geraldine Mullan has announced a charity walk to celebrate the life of her son Tomás on what would have been his 18th birthday.

On 20th August 2020, dad John …
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Lack of public information on referendums highlighted at local panel event 8 months ago

Lack of public information on referendums highlighted at local panel event

A recent panel discussion on the upcoming referendum identified a knowledge gap among the public of what impact their votes will have.

As debate grows on the referendums to change …
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Donegal women sharing stories of resilience at major cancer event 8 months ago

Donegal women sharing stories of resilience at major cancer event

Two Donegal sportswomen, Rita Casey and Amelia McFarland, will tell their cancer story at the final event of the ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ series this April.

The event, taking place …
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Double the treat at O’Hehirs Bakery with 10% off morning deals + freebies! 8 months ago

Double the treat at O’Hehirs Bakery with 10% off morning deals + freebies!

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O’Hehirs Bakery is running a 10% off for Bonus Club members from 9am-12pm each day, providing even more benefits to loyal customers.

Customers already get every 8th tea/coffee …
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Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day 8 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day

Mark your calendars! The Donegal Women in Business Network (DWIBN) is excited to partner with the enterprising women of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a special “Crossing Horizons: …
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Wonder woman Elaine conquers 100 daily swims for Dungloe Hospital 8 months ago

Wonder woman Elaine conquers 100 daily swims for Dungloe Hospital

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Photo: Brid Sweeney

A daring West Donegal woman has conquered a brrr-illiant swimming challenge of 100 daily dips for charity.

Inspirational Elaine Boyle from Rannafast celebrated her 100th day of …
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Moya Brennan named as Donegal Person of the Year 8 months ago

Moya Brennan named as Donegal Person of the Year

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Moya Brennan has been chosen as the Donegal Person of the Year for 2023.

The announcement took place in Rose’s Bar, Creeslough this evening, marking a year since the …
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Donegal author shortlisted for KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 9 months ago

Donegal author shortlisted for KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

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Isla McGuckin from Portsalon has been shortlisted for the 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards for her book ‘April’s Garden.’

The shortlist for the 34th annual awards was announced …
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Are you the next Miss Universe Ireland? Applications now open 9 months ago

Are you the next Miss Universe Ireland? Applications now open

By  •  Life

The 73rd Miss Universe competition is now officially open for applications.

This is an opportunity to follow in footsteps of previous winners Grainne Gallanagh from Buncrana, Roz Purcell, Joanna Cooper …
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North West Breast Cancer Ball grand total revealed! 9 months ago

North West Breast Cancer Ball grand total revealed!

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The grand total raised at the 2023 North West Breast Cancer Ball 2023 has been revealed, with €15,081 being contributed to local research and services.

The glamorous event at the …
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Six Donegal winners take home Irish Wedding Awards 9 months ago

Six Donegal winners take home Irish Wedding Awards

Some of Donegal’s top wedding specialists and businesses have been honoured at the 6th Irish Wedding Awards 2024.

The black-tie ceremony took place on the 30th of January in Dublin, …
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Donegal Rape Crisis Centre breaking stigma and building hope in new documentary 9 months ago

Donegal Rape Crisis Centre breaking stigma and building hope in new documentary

Awareness and funding struggles are at the heart of a new short documentary that sheds light on the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (DSARCC).

Premiered last Friday, the …
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Events: Donegal influencers celebrate a new era of glamour at BPerfect Foyleside 9 months ago

Events: Donegal influencers celebrate a new era of glamour at BPerfect Foyleside

BPerfect Cosmetics unveiled the spectacular revamp of their state-of-the-art megastore in Foyleside Shopping Centre last night, with many familiar faces in attendance.

The celebrations kicked off with hilarious lip syncing …
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Watch: Carol Wilson shares her ‘grá’ for Irish music in ethereal dance track 9 months ago

Watch: Carol Wilson shares her ‘grá’ for Irish music in ethereal dance track

When you think of Irish dance music, a vision of reels and jigs might immediately spring to mind, but there is an evolution taking place and one Donegal based singer-songwriter …
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Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award 9 months ago

Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award

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ADAPTAFASHION by Donegal Town woman Sarah Timony has been announced as the county winner of Google and LEO’s ‘You’re the Business’ campaign.

Sarah’s brand is a stylish and affordable clothing …
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Rising star Muireann Bradley celebrates first award nomination 9 months ago

Rising star Muireann Bradley celebrates first award nomination

Ballybofey sensation Muireann Bradley has been nominated for a Ticketmaster ‘Irish Rising Star For 2024’ Award.

This is Muireann’s first award nomination since she made her break in the blues …
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Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey 9 months ago

Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey

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A Traveller from Donegal is set to continue leading the way in her community following her graduation with a BA in her chosen field.

Pamela Cullotty, from Kilmacrennan, graduated at …
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Support pours in for amazing local mum diagnosed with motor neurone disease 9 months ago

Support pours in for amazing local mum diagnosed with motor neurone disease

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A GoFundMe has been launched to help a Newtowncunningham woman after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

The fund has been set up to help Olivia Robb and her …
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Brave Elaine’s 100-day swim for Dungloe Patient Comfort Fund 9 months ago

Brave Elaine’s 100-day swim for Dungloe Patient Comfort Fund

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Main pic: Elaine makes time for a ‘wave’ during her 100-day swim for Dungloe Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

A brave west Donegal woman is well on her way to …
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Catch the Easter Express at Oakfield Park on Easter weekend 9 months ago

Catch the Easter Express at Oakfield Park on Easter weekend

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The perfect family outing awaits at Oakfield Park this Easter!

Hop onboard Donegal’s biggest Easter hunt as the Easter Express opens for bookings at 10am today on www.oakfieldpark.com


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Isabella Kearney hopes to do Donegal mum proud in Eurosong 9 months ago

Isabella Kearney hopes to do Donegal mum proud in Eurosong

An accomplished singer/songwriter with Donegal roots is dreaming of the chance to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Isabella Kearney, whose mum Barbara Kearney is from Greencastle, is …
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Donegal’s Aisling Jarvis buzzing to be part of punk rock Eurosong entry 9 months ago

Donegal’s Aisling Jarvis buzzing to be part of punk rock Eurosong entry

Donegal musician Aisling Jarvis is set to shine in one of the most anticipated entries for the Eurosong competition tonight.

Aisling, the daughter of Moya Brennan of Clannad, is a …
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Find your perfect wedding venue at the Gallen Hospitality Wedding Showcase 9 months ago

Find your perfect wedding venue at the Gallen Hospitality Wedding Showcase

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Discover your dream wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at Gallen Hospitality’s Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2024 with the Villa Rose Hotel …
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Shandon Hotel hosting night of unforgettable music with Sailor Bill and Chelsea Evans! 9 months ago

Shandon Hotel hosting night of unforgettable music with Sailor Bill and Chelsea Evans!

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Mark your calendars for a big-energy gig on Saturday February 24th, when folk rockers Sailor Bill play at the Shandon Hotel with special guest Chelsea Evans!

Sailor Bill …
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Donegal folk artists make shortlist of RTÉ awards 9 months ago

Donegal folk artists make shortlist of RTÉ awards

Donegal talents are shining bright in the shortlist for the 6th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, announced this week.

The awards celebrate the very best in Irish folk music from …
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A match made in Donegal! Couple celebrates engagement at magical location 9 months ago

A match made in Donegal! Couple celebrates engagement at magical location

A young American couple’s Donegal romance has come full circle with a magical proposal in Bundoran.

Kirsten Quinn, a student from Birmingham Southern College in Alabama, and Andrew Pidhorodeckyj, a …
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How Other Worlds at the Regional Cultural Centre opens the art world to all 9 months ago

How Other Worlds at the Regional Cultural Centre opens the art world to all

A rich tapestry of Irish art has been unfurled at the Other Worlds exhibition at the Regional Culture Centre in Letterkenny.

The exhibition was curated by award-winning Gartan artist Daniel …
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Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job 9 months ago

Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job

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Inishowen’s Edel Murphy has been appointed as the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation – Atypical.

Edel, who has overcome many personal health challenges, plans to use …
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Experience the ultimate Wedding Venue at the Shandon Hotel & Spa Wedding Open Day 9 months ago

Experience the ultimate Wedding Venue at the Shandon Hotel & Spa Wedding Open Day

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Planning your dream wedding? The Shandon Hotel & Spa is delighted to invite everyone to their Wedding Open Day on Sunday, February 18th from 2pm to …
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Danu’s New York Adventure: Young women’s choir takes the Big Apple by storm! 9 months ago

Danu’s New York Adventure: Young women’s choir takes the Big Apple by storm!

The melodies of Danu are echoing through Manhattan as the Letterkenny-based young women’s choir enjoys an exciting trip to the States.

The trailblazing group headed to New York where they will …
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‘Amazing support from home made me strong’ –  Layla Doherty reflects on Miss Earth Ireland experience 10 months ago

‘Amazing support from home made me strong’ – Layla Doherty reflects on Miss Earth Ireland experience

By  •  Life

Ballyliffin woman Layla Doherty is still on a high after a month in Vietnam as Miss Earth Ireland.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with fun and new friendships, but …
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Powerful documentary to highlight work of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre 10 months ago

Powerful documentary to highlight work of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre

Donegal Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC), in partnership with Oath Studios, has created a short film documentary highlighting the valuable work they do in supporting survivors of sexual violence.

The film …
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Dust off your magic carpet for the Letterkenny Panto’s return to the stage! 10 months ago

Dust off your magic carpet for the Letterkenny Panto’s return to the stage!

Letterkenny Pantomime Society are making a long overdue return to the stage with their show, Aladdin in the wonderful An Grianan Theatre.

Family-favourite Aladdin opens on Saturday,  January 20, …
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Young Churchill weaver tipped in ’50 to watch in 2024′ 10 months ago

Young Churchill weaver tipped in ’50 to watch in 2024′

By  •  Life

A young Donegal woman is being tipped to make a splash in the world of fashion and beauty this year.

Léila Worth was named amongst the top 50 people to …
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Brilliant Bríd embarks on 366-day charity walking challenge 10 months ago

Brilliant Bríd embarks on 366-day charity walking challenge

A well-known West Donegal woman is embarking on a year-long walking campaign so local families and individuals can benefit from Donegal Cancer Flights & Services.

Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney, who lives …
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Sarah Jessica Parker embraces New Year traditions in Donegal 10 months ago

Sarah Jessica Parker embraces New Year traditions in Donegal

Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker rang in the New Year with an age-old Irish custom.

The Sex and the City star spent Christmas with her family at their holiday home …
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Inspirational Ruby Druce celebrates 108th birthday in style 10 months ago

Inspirational Ruby Druce celebrates 108th birthday in style

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Donegal’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce marks her 108th birthday this New Year’s Eve – and the kettle will be boiled dry as she welcomes a steady stream of visitors!

Remarkable …
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Will you be the next Donegal Rose? 10 months ago

Will you be the next Donegal Rose?

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The search for the 2024 Donegal Rose has begun.

Rathmullan woman Katie McAteer (above) donned the Donegal sash in 2022 and made everyone from her home county proud as our …
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Events: Shoppers soak up festive magic at Magee of Donegal 10 months ago

Events: Shoppers soak up festive magic at Magee of Donegal

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Magee of Donegal helped us get into the Christmas shopping spirit on Friday with a fantastic festive evening.

It was a magical night, made even more special with live music …
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Donegal teen to join Rod Stewart and other stars on iconic NYE show 10 months ago

Donegal teen to join Rod Stewart and other stars on iconic NYE show

A 16-year-old rising star from Ballybofey has revealed she will be performing on one of the most legendary New Year programmes on television.

Blues singer and guitarist Muireann Bradley has …
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Jasmine’s family appeal to those living in fear to seek help this Christmas 10 months ago

Jasmine’s family appeal to those living in fear to seek help this Christmas

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The family of the late Jasmine McMonagle have appealed to people to reach out to others who may be in danger this Christmas.

The beautiful 28-year-old mother-of-two was strangled and …
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Traveller women’s exhibition showcases hope, struggles, and aspirations through art 11 months ago

Traveller women’s exhibition showcases hope, struggles, and aspirations through art

Traveller women from Donegal proudly launched an exhibition today, combining crafts, heritage and life experiences to create impactful art.

The ‘Pavee Beoirs Whiden… Traveller Women Talking‘ exhibit consists of six …
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‘Children in domestic abuse situations don’t really want presents at Christmas, but to be free from fear’ 11 months ago

‘Children in domestic abuse situations don’t really want presents at Christmas, but to be free from fear’

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Donegal Domestic Violence Services has launched its new winter appeal called ‘Safe at Home’. 

Winter is a challenging time of the year for many people, but for families who are …
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Enjoy a Magical Christmas Evening at Magee of Donegal 11 months ago

Enjoy a Magical Christmas Evening at Magee of Donegal

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Magee of Donegal, one of Ireland’s premier luxury retailers, invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting spirit of the season at their highly anticipated Christmas Evening on …
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How a Killygordon woman became one of karate’s most influential referees 11 months ago

How a Killygordon woman became one of karate’s most influential referees

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A Killygordon woman who has become one of the highest-ranking Karate officials in the world says she still feels humble despite her incredible achievements.

Mandy McNulty has been involved …
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Charity concert to celebrate the life of midwife Helen McLaughlin 11 months ago

Charity concert to celebrate the life of midwife Helen McLaughlin

A beloved Donegal woman will be remembered this Saturday during a special fundraising concert for Donegal Hospice.

The concert is in loving memory of Inishowen woman Helen McLaughlin, who sadly …
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