6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Failing to Fail?
Why are we so determined to make sure our little darlings never know what it’s like to fail?
Why do we expect everyone to be a high flying “success” at …
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6 years ago
Peek inside the stunning Drumhalla House at this week’s open event
The stunning Drumhalla House in Rahmulllan are opening their doors to the public for a very special Open House Event this Tuesday, September 25th from 7pm – 9pm.
You are …
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6 years ago
Want to know more about Dyspraxia? Here’s a local meeting for you
The next meeting of the Donegal Dyspraxia Support Group is taking place on Wednesday 26th September.
The event will hear from three guests speakers giving advice for parents and educators on …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman joins rallying call for Lyme Disease recognition
Emma Doherty is part of a local delegation attending a Tick Talk Lyme Disease Awareness Rally on Wednesday 26th September in Dublin.
The Gleneely mother has had a new lease …
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6 years ago
Country house wedding fayre set to bring dreams to reality
Castle Grove Country House Hotel are hosting a wonderful Wedding Fayre this Sunday. Here, they tell us about the exclusivity and care they provide for couples on their most special …
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6 years ago
Mini fundraiser raises a massive €12,000 in memory of Letterkenny woman
Friends and family honoured the wishes of the much-loved Letterkenny woman by holding a unique raffle to give away her Mini Cooper and raise money for Donegal Hospice and the Oncology Department …
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6 years ago
Sparkling NW Breast Cancer Ball launched for 2018
Tickets are set to be released soon for the North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball on November 30th in the Silver Tassie Hotel.
With last year’s glamorous fundraiser being sell-out …
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6 years ago
Abortion legislation on the way after official Repeal of 8th Amendment
Health Minister Simon Harris is set to introduce abortion legislation to the government next week following the official repeal of the 8th Amendment.
President Michael D Higgins signed the Thirty-Sixth Amendment …
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6 years ago
College Corner: Keep calm, it’s the season finale
‘School and College years are the quickest years of your life, be sure and cherish them’
Young people out there will roll or have rolled their eyes at that comment. …
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6 years ago
Instagram sensation Mrs Hinch has her TV debut on This Morning
Instagram cleaning inspiration Sophie Hinchcliffe (aka Mrs Hinch) wowed fans with her TV debut today and revealed an upcoming visit to Ireland.
Sophie joined Philip and Holly on This Morning to …
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6 years ago
Inishowen mum meet-up to explore confidence and holistic therapies
The Tea & Toast is an Inishowen-based group hosting casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.
6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – “That sucking Dodee!”
Mammy was chancing her arm last night and going with the flow…or maybe making a HUGE mistake?
Mammy has been aware recently of some tuts and raised eyebrows recently about …
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6 years ago
Singer Eve Belle making great first impressions
Eve Belle Murtagh is the singer-songwriter behind that pop song we can’t get out of our heads.
The 20-year-old Gaoth Dobhair native is on the rise and has had a …
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6 years ago
Danielle McLaughlin’s mum pushes for ‘Danielle’s amendment’ for grieving families
The mother and sister of the late Danielle McLaughlin said they had a positive meeting with Mr Varadkar after prolonged discussions on Tuesday night in Derry.
Ms Brannigan and her …
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6 years ago
Donegal’s Miss Universe Ireland to guest at Free Family Wellness day
The Buncrana woman will be a guest speaker at the open event for parents, soon-to-be parents and families on Sunday the 16th of September at the Sligo Park Hotel.
Grainne, …
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6 years ago
Recipe: Little lunchbox vegetable muffins
We may be only a few weeks into September but if you’re like us, the lunchbox inspiration is starting to dip. Here’s a handly autumnal Courgette & Sundried Tomato Muffins recipe …
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6 years ago
CervicalCheck inquiry finds system was ‘doomed to fail’
Dr Sally’s scoping inquiry into the CervicalCheck errors has made fifty recommendations to the Minister for Health to renew and strengthen the screening service.
Dr Scally heard from women and …
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6 years ago
‘Sincere apologies’ issued to Danielle’s mum over letter
The Department of the Taoiseach has officially acknowledged an error in denying Danielle’s mother Andrea Brannigan a meeting with Mr Varadkar on the false grounds that her daughter was ‘not …
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6 years ago
Irish Red Cross to honour Pat Hume with Lifetime Achievement Award
Pat Hume will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Irish Red Cross, in recognition of her decades of public service.
Pat, who lives in Greencastle, has worked …
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6 years ago
About ‘that’ Cosmopolitan cover
Last week Cosmopolitan UK broke the internet by putting Tess Holliday on its front cover.
If you haven’t seen it, were unaware of it or do not know who Tess …
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6 years ago
Irish scientists find potential link for increased breast cancer survival
Women who take vitamin D after being diagnosed with breast cancer may have an increased chance of survival, new research supported by the Irish Cancer Society has shown.
Researchers from …
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6 years ago
Watch: Newlyweds’ escapades are turned into amazing action film!
A young Donegal couple has set the bar high on wedding entrances after recording an epic cross-country quest.
Buncrana newlyweds Shaun McEleney and Elaine Doherty stunned their wedding guests when …
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6 years ago
Mamma Mia! Hollywood star Christine Baranski is special guest at Donegal beach event
Actress Christine Baranski brought an A-List touch to an environmental event on a Donegal beach today – much to the surprise of many.
Baranski, who stars in Mamma Mia, The …
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6 years ago
Woman’s Words: College Girls by Caitriona Coyle
This week on our Woman’s Words fiction series, Donegal author Caitriona Coyle shares a taster of her debut novel College Girls.
Writing this book was a life-long dream of Caitriona’s, …
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6 years ago
Mum of Danielle McLaughlin awaits apology as meeting with Taoiseach confirmed
The Taoiseach has reversed his office’s controversial refusal to meet with Ms Brannigan and discuss the tragic circumstances of her daughter’s murder in India last year.
Ms Brannigan confirmed that …
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6 years ago
Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Hello Weekend!
Rejoice! Rejoice!
It is the first weekend after a FULL week of school and work and routine. And we have all survived. (albeit just about, but survive we have.)
We …
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6 years ago
Government says letter to Danielle McLaughlin’s mother was a ‘misunderstanding’
Andrea Brannigan, the mother of the late Danielle McLaughlin, received a letter that prompted widespread shock today in response to a request to meet the Taoiseach during his Donegal visit …
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6 years ago
Danielle McLaughlin’s mum shocked by ‘disgusting’ letter from Taoiseach
The mother of Danielle McLaughlin has said she was disgusted to be refused a meeting with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar – because his office claims the late Buncrana woman ‘was …
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6 years ago
Priest suggests tax on brides with plunging necklines
Venice-based priest Fr Cristiano Bobbo has suggested that some brides have been showing too much cleavage on their wedding day.
The priest wrote in the local parish magazine to say brides should …
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6 years ago
Events: Celebrating six years at Sculpt’s Big Birthday Bash
Pink bubbly, sweet treats and discounts galore were shared with guests for the Sculpt Birthday Bash tonight to mark a special birthday for the store. There was a great party …
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6 years ago
Watch: Father of the Bride’s speech takes a surprise twist
The July wedding of Scottish couple Steven Morrison and Patricia McArdle has gone viral in recent weeks after Patricia’s dad Frank organised an amazing speech.
In welcoming his son-in-law to …
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6 years ago
Donegal Lotto winner has just days to claim their €30,000 prize
The National Lottery has revealed that it has still to hear from the holder of the lucky ticket which was purchased on the day of the draw at Byrne’s Foodstore …
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6 years ago
Bereaved parents invited to information event in Letterkenny
Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Thursday 13th of September from 19:30 to 21:30 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
6 years ago
Care for a cuppa to help the Hospice? Join the county-wide coffee morning!
This year’s Coffee Morning for Donegal Hospice was officially launched recently at the Hospice by Patron, Shaun Doherty, who was joined by the Chairperson, Grace Boyle, Administrator, Isobel Doherty, Assistant …
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6 years ago
Watch: Daniel fan delighted by in-flight birthday concert
Go, Annie, it’s your birthday! ? pic.twitter.com/ChgURve6A6
— Aer Lingus (@AerLingus) September 5, 2018
A lucky Aer Lingus passenger got a surprise extra when …
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6 years ago
Listen: Castlefin woman wins World bronze – after 28 years out of the sport!
McConnell finished third in the 5k walk, setting a new Donegal record of 27:01.46 in the process.
McConnell made light of the red-hot conditions to finish just two seconds behind …
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6 years ago
Local programme launched for women looking to return to work
Ambitious applicants are being invited to sign up for the RESTART-EMPOWER-SUPPORT (RES) programme by Rural Enterprise Skillnet.
Workshops are set to begin in Donegal Town from September 18th for women aged …
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6 years ago
Radio presenter Rachael Bland dies after breast cancer battle
The 40-year-old mum-of-one died peacefully at home surrounded by family this morning.
Mother to Freddie.Wife to Steve.Our treasured colleague Rachael Bland has died.She inspired so …
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6 years ago
The Story of Sculpt: Six years at the top of the Irish beauty scene
Sculpt Cosmetics in Letterkenny are preparing to mark a special occasion with a beauty party in Letterkenny this Thursday 6th September – and everyone is invited.
The team is celebrating …
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6 years ago
Childcare costs are driving Irish women out of work – study finds
New research published today by the Economic and Social Research Institute and Pobal, has found that mothers who face high childcare costs work fewer hours.
Women, especially lone parents, face …
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6 years ago
Veronica brings an abundance of colour to Donegal
Artist Veronica Maguire is showcasing Ireland’s first all-alcohol ink painting exhibition in An Grianan Theatre from 3rd September to 1st October 2018.
Veronica was born in London and presently lives …
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6 years ago
Events: Celebrations as holiday getaways are won at Rushe Fitness party
The fitness community has been challenging themselves to achieve new goals all summer as part of the Summer Shape Up contest. Now in its second year, the challenge is a …
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6 years ago
Teacher to inspire young minds at new Speech and Drama School
Letterkenny teacher Anna Farren has returned home to Donegal. The experienced drama tutor is about to launch the Farren School of Speech and Drama in September 2018 and is inviting …
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6 years ago
Rushe Fitness challenge holiday winners to be revealed this weekend
The Rushe Fitness Summer Shape Up challenge comes to an end this Saturday and excitement is building to see who will be crowned the 2018 champion.
Designed by Letterkenny gym …
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6 years ago
Style and Sustainability: Why this Donegal pair entered the vegan fashion fold
Two young Donegal designers and entrepreneurs took a big risk last year to set up their own eco-fashion brand. Now, as they launch Forester Products, we talked to founders Sean …
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6 years ago
Complaints over offensive nightclub billboard upheld
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld complaints made against Liberties Nightclub’s ’19th Hole’ ad campaign after its content was considered to be offensive and misogynistic.
Sixty-four complaints were made against a …
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6 years ago
Breastfeeding Class to be held in Stranorlar
All pregnant woman and their partners are invited to attend a HSE Breastfeeding Preparation Class in Stranorlar next week.
The event will be run by Public Health Nurses to give parents practical …
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6 years ago
CervicalCheck backlog leaves women waiting up to 13 weeks for results
Some smear tests under CervicalCheck have expired due to such long backlogs in the screening programme, the Irish Times reports.
Patients have faced delays of up to 13 weeks in …
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6 years ago
Ramelton rejoices as Shaun Dunworth wakes on 21st birthday
After more than four weeks in a deep coma in intensive care at St.Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, a young Ramelton man has awoken on his 21st birthday.
Shaun Dunworth gave …
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6 years ago
Harvey’s Point are hosting a magical Twilight wedding showcase
Many of us know that Harvey’s Point is a wedding venue like no other, but to see the lakeside hotel sparkling under the moonlight will be a special moment.
This …
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