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How to survive the season of indulgence 6 years ago

How to survive the season of indulgence

The Christmas Party season has officially begun, and holiday nibbles will be everywhere.

Every house, shop and workplace will start to be filled with ‘Pringles’, ‘Roses’ and any other number …
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Sweet! Ariana Grande announces Irish tour date 6 years ago

Sweet! Ariana Grande announces Irish tour date

Popstar Ariana Grande is to return to Ireland next year as part of her Sweetener World Tour. 

The 25-year-old singer will play Dublin’s 3Arena on September 22nd 2019.

Tickets go …
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Road safety campaigner Joan applauded for sharing personal tragedy 6 years ago

Road safety campaigner Joan applauded for sharing personal tragedy

By  •  News

Donegal woman Joan Doherty lost her daughter Kellie in a tragic road traffic collision in 2005.

Every year, she relives the devastating events that took Kellie from her.

Kellie was …
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‘Queen GG’ Grainne earns Top 20 spot in Miss Universe 6 years ago

‘Queen GG’ Grainne earns Top 20 spot in Miss Universe

Donegal woman Grainne Gallanagh won a Top 20 placement at the glamorous Miss Universe pageant.

The Buncrana-born nurse also placed in the Top 5 in Europe last night.

Miss Philippines …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy –  Baby it’s offended…everywhere! 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Baby it’s offended…everywhere!

Mammy is 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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It’s showtime for Miss Universe Ireland Grainne Gallanagh 6 years ago

It’s showtime for Miss Universe Ireland Grainne Gallanagh

By  •  News

Buncrana native Grainne Gallanagh is just hours away from big moment on stage at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand.

The 24-year-old beauty is vying to become Ireland’s first-ever Miss …
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Christmas Party Style: 10 luxe looks we love 6 years ago

Christmas Party Style: 10 luxe looks we love

By  •  Style

Think sequins, velvet, ruffles and anything that catches the light and attention. Christmas 2018 style is far from understated. Partywear has gone full-on glamourous, and we love it.

Anything goes, …
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Christmas begins at your front door 6 years ago

Christmas begins at your front door

For me, the Christmas wreath hung on the front door, is one of my favourite seasonal decorations.

It welcomes family and friends to your home and can also say a …
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Letterkenny women earn awards from Donegal Centre for Independent Living 6 years ago

Letterkenny women earn awards from Donegal Centre for Independent Living

By  •  News

Aisling Hunter and Pauline Larkin both received end of year awards for their care and leadership in the community for people with disabilities.

A large number of nominees were celebrated …
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Special Santa’s Milk will be back on Irish shelves for Christmas 6 years ago

Special Santa’s Milk will be back on Irish shelves for Christmas

Getting the mince pies, carrots and milk together for Santa and Rudolph on Christmas Eve is a tradition that takes place the world over each year on December …
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Donegal Traveller women unveil stunning symbolic quilt 6 years ago

Donegal Traveller women unveil stunning symbolic quilt

By  •  News

A spectacular pictorial quilt created by Traveller women and girls from all over Donegal was launched at Donegal County Museum.

The quilt, a community arts initiative of Donegal Travellers Project …
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Abortion bill passes all stages to be legalised in January 2019 6 years ago

Abortion bill passes all stages to be legalised in January 2019

By  •  News

Yesterday was described as a historic day after Ireland’s abortion legislation was passed by the Seanad.

Last night’s vote clears the way for the law to be introduced in January …
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Charity ball raises €17,000 for local breast cancer research 6 years ago

Charity ball raises €17,000 for local breast cancer research

By  •  News

The North West Breast Cancer Ball 2018 has raised a grand total of €17,000 for cancer research and patient care.

The glamorous event was held in the Silver Tassie Hotel …
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Outstanding young Donegal women earn President’s Awards 6 years ago

Outstanding young Donegal women earn President’s Awards

By  •  News

Two inspirational young women from Co. Donegal have been honoured with Gold Gaisce Awards by President Michael D. Higgins.

Sorcha McElchar from Castlefin and Emma McKinley from Falcarragh were both celebrated …
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Rathmullan woman recalls the bygone days for special poetry book 6 years ago

Rathmullan woman recalls the bygone days for special poetry book

By  •  Life

The new book entitled ‘Memories of Rathmullan’ has just been launched in time for Christmas and will make the perfect gift for Rathmullan natives home or away.

A collection of …
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Success for Spraoi agus Spórt at Charity Impact Awards 6 years ago

Success for Spraoi agus Spórt at Charity Impact Awards

By  •  News

It was celebrations all round for Spraoi Agus Spórt Family Centre after their win in the Charity Impact Awards 2018.

The Carndonagh centre which was established by five local mums …
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Review: Party prep tanning in Allure at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing 6 years ago

Review: Party prep tanning in Allure at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing

Tucked in the back of Patrick Gildea’s Hairdressing salon lies a real hidden gem – the boutique beauty room Allure.

Allure is perfect for Christmas party prep when you want your …
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Donegal’s finest female artists unite for hospice memorial album 6 years ago

Donegal’s finest female artists unite for hospice memorial album

The Wild Atlantic Women ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ CD project is a collection of songs donated from local artists in aid of Donegal Hospice.

The compilation also remembers a much-loved young …
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Superstar Cher announces first Irish concert in 15 years 6 years ago

Superstar Cher announces first Irish concert in 15 years

The Goddess of Pop is on her way – legendary singer Cher is coming to Ireland in 2019.

Cher will play her first live show here in over 15 years …
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The five lowest-calorie drinks to have this party season 6 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 …
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Events: Letterkenny Babies party raises a ho-ho-huge amount for charity! 6 years ago

Events: Letterkenny Babies party raises a ho-ho-huge amount for charity!

The annual event brings local parents and children together for a family day out in aid of a great cause.

This year’s party raised €1,100 for The Belarus Orphanage Appeal. …
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Sinead Kelly crowned Ireland’s top sports volunteer 6 years ago

Sinead Kelly crowned Ireland’s top sports volunteer

By  •  News

A local football club hero from Donegal has won a Volunteer Ireland Award 2018.

Sinead Kelly is a tireless volunteer with Raphoe Town Football Club and a passionate promoter …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Reality Check 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Reality Check

By  •  Mammy

Christmas.

I LOVE it! I love everything about it.  I love the sparkle, the sounds, the smells, the smiles.  I love the kindness. I love how it brings out the …
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Review: Experiencing colour excellence at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing 6 years ago

Review: Experiencing colour excellence at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing

Patrick Gildea Hairdressers in Letterkenny is known as a house of excellence. It’s a premier experience for any guest, so I was more than delighted to visit this week for …
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Donegal’s own Christmas book is back on the shelves 6 years ago

Donegal’s own Christmas book is back on the shelves

Freckles The Elf travelled all over the world in the past two years with her Christmas message, that no matter where you live, as long as there is love and kindness, …
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Donegal girl stunned by incredible family Christmas gift 6 years ago

Donegal girl stunned by incredible family Christmas gift

By  •  News

A brave teen from Donegal Town was lost for words on live radio yesterday after receiving a special  Christmas surprise.

India Kennedy (15) and her family have been going through …
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One step closer: Abortion legislation passes in the Dáil 6 years ago

One step closer: Abortion legislation passes in the Dáil

By  •  News

The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill will proceed to the Seanad as the Government aims to introduce termination of pregnancy services to Ireland by January 2019.

The Bill was …
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Letterkenny Babies annual Christmas Jumper party returns! 6 years ago

Letterkenny Babies annual Christmas Jumper party returns!

The countdown is on to the Letterkenny Babies big Christmas party this Sunday, 9th December.

The popular parents’ Facebook page is throwing another festive fundraiser, this time in aid of …
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Inspirational local women named among Ireland’s top volunteers 6 years ago

Inspirational local women named among Ireland’s top volunteers

By  •  News

Today (Wednesday) is International Volunteer Day 2018 and a chance to celebrate people who selflessly make a difference in their localities.

Raphoe Town FC leader Sinead Kelly and Engineer Sharon Clarke were among …
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Anne’s foolproof 10 steps to the perfect Christmas Tree 6 years ago

Anne’s foolproof 10 steps to the perfect Christmas Tree

Anne Tuohy of Room Junkie is a nationally acclaimed, award winning Interior Designer, based in Donegal.

A former RTE Showhouse winner, she has also featured on national radio and in …
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Christmas LEGO workshops launch across Donegal for festive season 6 years ago

Christmas LEGO workshops launch across Donegal for festive season

Bricks 4 Kidz are delighted to announce they will be providing Festive Workshops and camps throughout Donegal this month and in the New Year.

The 2 hour LEGO® themed workshops …
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Watch: Donegal wedding video blows all others out of the water 6 years ago

Watch: Donegal wedding video blows all others out of the water

Two Donegal newlyweds stunned their guests with an explosive entrance last weekend – complete with zombies, guns and jetskis!

Jackie and Bernard Greene from Bunbeg, Gaoth Dobhair, were delayed getting …
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Ballybofey boy dreams up Tesco’s toy of the year 6 years ago

Ballybofey boy dreams up Tesco’s toy of the year

By  •  News

A lovable little bear with a unique link to Donegal has launched in Tesco stores this December.

Cedric the Teddy was given his name by Lewis Evans (aged 5) from …
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How to ‘tame’ your thoughts and emotions 6 years ago

How to ‘tame’ your thoughts and emotions

By  •  Health

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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#RushetoRaise Christmas movie day raises €2,200 for charity 6 years ago

#RushetoRaise Christmas movie day raises €2,200 for charity

By  •  Events, News

More than 200 people attended last Sunday’s special screening of Santa Claus: The Movie at Century Cinemas Letterkenny, hosted by local parents Emmet and Maria Rushe.

Guests turned up in their Christmas jumpers …
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Watch: Powerful Donegal-made video highlights silent grief of miscarriage 6 years ago

Watch: Powerful Donegal-made video highlights silent grief of miscarriage

A charity project by Christmas Spirit LK has brought an emotional topic to the fore through a heartbreaking video.

The moving film, titled EverGlow, was filmed locally in Donegal and …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy  –  To Feed or Not to Feed 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – To Feed or Not to Feed

By  •  Mammy

Mammy spends much time planning the weekly eating.

Not because Mammy is a super organised Mammy. More because Mammy loves food so much that Mammy likes to know what is …
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Super Santa experience coming to Carrigart for special cause 6 years ago

Super Santa experience coming to Carrigart for special cause

Local woman Nuala McGurk has organised an unmissable family fun day in aid of the North West Simon Community.

All proceeds will go towards helping the homeless in Donegal and …
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‘My happy place is a bride’s house on her wedding morning’ 6 years ago

‘My happy place is a bride’s house on her wedding morning’

As the founder of TeamBride.ie, Carina Monteith from Lifford is a personal assistant for local brides on their wedding day.

She has spent over 10 years in the bridal world, …
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Silent Sensory Santa is coming to town – in Ray! 6 years ago

Silent Sensory Santa is coming to town – in Ray!

A very special Santa Claus is on the way for some merry little Christmas visits.

Boys and girls living near Rathmullan, Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel and surrounding areas will have …
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Madeleine’s Ballyliffin Lodge wedding team campaign for awards victory 6 years ago

Madeleine’s Ballyliffin Lodge wedding team campaign for awards victory

By  •  Bridal

The Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel is calling on the community and couples to help them win two coveted awards. 

There are just hours left to vote for this year’s …
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Buncrana woman wins Presidential award for achievements abroad 6 years ago

Buncrana woman wins Presidential award for achievements abroad

By  •  News

Breege McDaid from Donegal is set to receive a Presidential Distinguished Service Award today.

Breege, a native of Buncrana, is the Director of Irish Community Care Merseyside (ICCM).

Breege has …
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The great Roses vs. Quality Street debate is settled 6 years ago

The great Roses vs. Quality Street debate is settled

Many festive feuds break out over seemingly important topics at Christmas – the choice of sweets on the living room table, the empty wrappers in/out debate and ‘who ate all …
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DonegalWoman.ie and Women’s Inspire join forces for national conference 6 years ago

DonegalWoman.ie and Women’s Inspire join forces for national conference

The global online Women’s Inspire Network have set their sights on Donegal for their sixth annual conference.

On April 10th 2019, women in business, WIN members and non-members will …
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Watch: Donegal woman surprised by very sweet proposal 6 years ago

Watch: Donegal woman surprised by very sweet proposal

Brid Chandler and Thomas Keaveny from Convoy were out celebrating a nostalgic adult prom night in the Central Hotel when Brid got a very special surprise for dessert.

Thomas had …
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Delight for the Hanlon family as son Jason’s surgery is a success 6 years ago

Delight for the Hanlon family as son Jason’s surgery is a success

By  •  News

A young Co Donegal man has received the best Christmas present ever after doctors operated on him in a bid to leave him free from pain.

Jason Hanlon has suffered …
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How to create new positive habits 6 years ago

How to create new positive habits

By  •  Health

Habits, we all have them, good ones and bad ones.

Firstly let’s define habits. Habits are the small decisions you make and actions you perform every day. According to research …
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Little local heroes honoured for making a big difference 6 years ago

Little local heroes honoured for making a big difference

By  •  Kids

The special awards were held on Saturday 24th November in Athlone, where 18 children from all over Ireland were recognised as inspirational heroes.

The heart-felt initiative was run by Donegal …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Tis the Season… 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Tis the Season…

By  •  Kids, Mammy

“Hello my two minions. How are we at 5.30pm on this Friday evening after a full week of school and routine and mayhem?

“Shall we go to town and watch …
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Spraoi agus Sport are calling for your vote! 6 years ago

Spraoi agus Sport are calling for your vote!

By  •  News

Spraoi agus Sport in Carndonagh has welcomed countless children and adults to their community over the past eight years.

Now, they are calling for votes from the community to achieve a dream of …
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