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5 signs you are suffering from workplace burnout 6 years ago

5 signs you are suffering from workplace burnout

By  •  Health

Working in a stressful, high-pressured or demanding job can negatively impact on your mental health. This, coupled with issues at home, arranging child care throughout the summer holidays …
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‘Heartbroken’ Derek Ryan cancels Donegal show after mother passes away 6 years ago

‘Heartbroken’ Derek Ryan cancels Donegal show after mother passes away

By  •  News

The Carlow singer shared the heartbreaking news with fans yesterday, saying his family are devastated by the loss.

Sally Ryan passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday the 9th of July. …
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Never a dull moment on Gráinne’s thrilling 10-day expedition 6 years ago

Never a dull moment on Gráinne’s thrilling 10-day expedition

By  •  News

Gráinne McElchar (16), a member of Convoy Senior Branch, described the 10-day return trip from Dublin to Cork as “an extraordinary experience”.

“They were quite possibly the best and most …
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Royal visitors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to touch down in Ireland today 6 years ago

Royal visitors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to touch down in Ireland today

By  •  News

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will arrive this evening for a two-day trip in the capital, where they will visit a number of historical and tourist sites and meet with …
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Local women invited to new cross-border project for politics and public life 6 years ago

Local women invited to new cross-border project for politics and public life

By  •  News

The Next Chapter is an exciting new project targeting women to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict.

The Next Chapter is a project for women in …
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Think about this before body shaming anyone 6 years ago

Think about this before body shaming anyone

By  •  Health

Twice during the past week, I was met with body shaming on social media.

Once towards a person on Facebook and another in a group on Twitter.

The thing is, …
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Carmel’s style secrets to ‘Dress for Success’ 6 years ago

Carmel’s style secrets to ‘Dress for Success’

By  •  Style

We can all be at a loss sometimes when it comes to dressing for work and events.

Not Carmel Sheerin, though. The Ballybofey woman runs a personal stylist service for …
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Referendum agreed on women’s life in the home 6 years ago

Referendum agreed on women’s life in the home

By  •  News

The Cabinet has decided to back a referendum on repealing Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution, the article which refers to a women’s life and duties in the home.

Article 41.2 recognises …
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The Love Island Villa is for sale – but it’s not cheap 6 years ago

The Love Island Villa is for sale – but it’s not cheap

Love Island’s second house ‘Casa Amor’ was the source of plenty of heated moments in recent weeks.  Now you can experience the hotspot for yourself, that is, if you can …
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Penneys new sizing announcement has had mixed reaction 6 years ago

Penneys new sizing announcement has had mixed reaction

Penneys and Primark have this week revealed a major overhaul of their sizing system. “We’re updating our sizing for a more comfortable fit,” said the announcement.

The budget fashion store …
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An insider’s Wedding Fair survival guide 6 years ago

An insider’s Wedding Fair survival guide

Hello all of you beautiful brides and grooms to be! I can’t believe we are in July already, this year is flying and I know that if you are planning …
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Have you seen Oscar? Mother and son search for beloved dog 6 years ago

Have you seen Oscar? Mother and son search for beloved dog

By  •  News

Gael Bradbury, her son Rafe (12) and Oscar the dog were climbing Errigal on Thursday evening when Oscar broke loose from his lead.

Gael says the Golden Retriever / Red …
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The Aer Lingus 4th of July Flash Sale is very tempting indeed 6 years ago

The Aer Lingus 4th of July Flash Sale is very tempting indeed

By  •  Travel

The land of the free and home of the brave beckons for holidaymakers as the USA celebrates Independence Day. 

And we have a reason to celebrate too, as  Aer Lingus marks …
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This Donegal beach day sounds ‘seally’ good! 6 years ago

This Donegal beach day sounds ‘seally’ good!

By  •  Events

A sunny family fun day will be held at Rossnowlagh this Sunday July 8th, with seal rescue training, a beach clean up and a spectacular seal release.

All three events …
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Grainne Gallanagh goes forth to Miss Universe Ireland finals 6 years ago

Grainne Gallanagh goes forth to Miss Universe Ireland finals

By  •  News

Nurse and beauty queen Grainne has been announced as one of the Top 30 finalists in this year’s pageant – three of which are from Donegal.

Grainne is well-known as …
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Teen stands trial accused of raping 16-year-old girl in Donegal 6 years ago

Teen stands trial accused of raping 16-year-old girl in Donegal

By  •  News

A teenager has gone on trial today accused of raping a 16-year-old girl after a night out in Donegal. He was 16 when he is alleged to have raped and …
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Gillian leads risky plan to transform a local gem 6 years ago

Gillian leads risky plan to transform a local gem

By  •  News

“This is an all-or-nothing campaign, so if we don’t reach the target, we don’t get a single cent, that’s why all contributions are welcomed. It’s a risk, but we feel …
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Emma’s excitement in joining the Miss Universe Ireland Top 30 6 years ago

Emma’s excitement in joining the Miss Universe Ireland Top 30

By  •  News

The 22 year old DCU Journalism and Irish graduate was this week named as a Top 30 Miss Universe Ireland finalist, which is a dream role for some.

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‘It’s a privilege and an honour’ – Niamh Frain is named as a Miss Universe Ireland finalist 6 years ago

‘It’s a privilege and an honour’ – Niamh Frain is named as a Miss Universe Ireland finalist

By  •  News

Makeup artist Niamh Frain had wanted to apply for the international pageant in recent years, and everything has aligned this year to make the timing just right.

When the call …
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Fun in the sun forecast for Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic 6 years ago

Fun in the sun forecast for Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Families are invited to make the most of this glorious spell of weather with Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic, which returns to the park tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd July.

This …
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5 reasons why you aren’t seeing progress in your nutrition 6 years ago

5 reasons why you aren’t seeing progress in your nutrition

By  •  Health

This is 2nd part of a 2 part article on progress and why you might not be seeing any.

The 1st part can be seen on Donegal Daily here and …
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Looking for love? First Dates are looking for you! 6 years ago

Looking for love? First Dates are looking for you!

By  •  Life

Singletons from all over Ireland are being invited to apply for the next series of First Dates – and there seems to be a big shortage of men.

Producers of …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Packing light 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Packing light

By  •  Mammy

Packing for holidays is something I’ve always been good at; enjoyed even.  I am the Queen of packing light, usually packing for both of us in one case.  I’ve been …
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Watch: Amybeth returns to Green Gables for series two of Netflix hit ‘Anne’ 6 years ago

Watch: Amybeth returns to Green Gables for series two of Netflix hit ‘Anne’

We’ll be going back to the Green Gables soon as an expanded ten episode run of ‘Anne with an E’ is released in full this Friday, 6th July.

Donegal …
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College Corner: Summertime self-care 6 years ago

College Corner: Summertime self-care

By  •  Life

Sunshine, beach days, summer jobs, a packed Letterkenny dance floor and the return of Love Island means one thing, Summer Time!

Summer can be a fun time especially for …
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Interiors: Six ways to spruce up your stairs and hallway 6 years ago

Interiors: Six ways to spruce up your stairs and hallway

By  •  Interiors

As an Interior Designer, there is one question I frequently get asked…what can I do with my hall?

I want to share 6 simple steps that will totally transform your …
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Vanessa stays strong in her fight for recovery after holiday illness 6 years ago

Vanessa stays strong in her fight for recovery after holiday illness

By  •  News

Vanessa Donohoe is currently undergoing treatment in Barcelona after a severe brain aneurysm during her family holiday in Salou.

The popular young woman’s fight continues after four surgeries, but her family …
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Emma Mhic Mhathúna settles CervicalCheck case for €7.5m 6 years ago

Emma Mhic Mhathúna settles CervicalCheck case for €7.5m

By  •  News

Kerry woman Emma Mhic Mhathúna has successfully settled her case against the HSE and US laboratory used by CervicalCheck for €7.5million. 

The 37-year-old mother of five is terminally ill with cervical cancer …
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Innovative talks and Q&A events to take place with Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland 6 years ago

Innovative talks and Q&A events to take place with Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland

By  •  Health, Mammy

An informative and supportive national event for parents of children with Dyspraxia will take place next week.

Canadian Professor Cheryl Missiuna will lead two events at the Ashling Hotel, Parkgate Street …
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Recall issued on SoSueMe’s ‘Dripping Gold’ lotions 6 years ago

Recall issued on SoSueMe’s ‘Dripping Gold’ lotions

By  •  Beauty

The Irish influencer launched her own tanning range this year in lotion and mousse form, which is being sold in Penneys stores and pharmacies nationwide.

Some customers who bought the …
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Local historian Angela gets an EPIC new role 6 years ago

Local historian Angela gets an EPIC new role

By  •  News

Dr Byrne, who is from Culdaff, has been selected to conduct pioneering research in the field of Irish migration and diaspora studies. This new role at the interactive EPIC …
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Style: Dressing to keep your cool 6 years ago

Style: Dressing to keep your cool

By  •  Style

This heatwave has conjured up a few style dilemmas for us recently – when you want to keep a look together but stay fresh and comfortable.

Enter the maxi/midi dress saviours. …
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Why knowing your skin type is the key to sun protection 6 years ago

Why knowing your skin type is the key to sun protection

By  •  Health

Ireland is experiencing it’s hottest summer in decades, so there are many cautions against skin cancer for people enjoying the good weather.

Being aware of your skin type can help …
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Nikki Bradley announces Radisson Blu partnership for 4 Peak Challenge 6 years ago

Nikki Bradley announces Radisson Blu partnership for 4 Peak Challenge

By  •  News

Radisson Blu Letterkenny has partnered with Letterkenny’s inspirational Nikki Bradley for her upcoming charity challenge.

On the 21st of July, adaptive adventurer, Nikki Bradley and internationally acclaimed mountaineer, Iain Miller will …
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Feeling hot hot hot? How to look after your health in the heat 6 years ago

Feeling hot hot hot? How to look after your health in the heat

By  •  Health

People with underlying health problems, the elderly, babies and young children are more at risk of suffering from the impact of prolonged hot weather and nights, so it’s important to …
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Wedding Album: Celebrating Claire and Odhran’s special day 6 years ago

Wedding Album: Celebrating Claire and Odhran’s special day

By  •  Bridal

This bright and beautiful day had many special moments for the families as they became one.

Pharmacy technician Claire and Tool Maker Odhrán crossed paths many times in their …
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Galway Baybes set new record in Donegal Ultra 555k 6 years ago

Galway Baybes set new record in Donegal Ultra 555k

The Galway Baybes set hearts racing in Donegal last Friday and Saturday when they took on the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, their second ever ultra cycling endurance race.

The team …
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Special show puts Donegal’s female fiddlers in the spotlight 6 years ago

Special show puts Donegal’s female fiddlers in the spotlight

The Regional Cultural Centre is set to host a unique celebration concert for female fiddlers on July 15th.

The fiddle has long been associated with County Donegal, but apart from …
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Fashion student impresses with visionary female mechanic uniform 6 years ago

Fashion student impresses with visionary female mechanic uniform

Aoife Nolan, a second year student of the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion at LYIT, took workwear to the next level for an appearance at an international showcase in …
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The sun is here to stay, but there are some warnings to note 6 years ago

The sun is here to stay, but there are some warnings to note

By  •  News

Met Eireann has officially declared a heatwave this week as Ireland basks in unseasonably hot temperatures. 

Forecasters say there’s no end in sight to the hot conditions as high pressure …
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Top Irish women’s magazine to cease publication 6 years ago

Top Irish women’s magazine to cease publication

By  •  News

U Magazine, the popular fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine for young Irish women, will end publication from July 2018.

The Sunday Business Post yesterday revealed that U Magazine and Irish …
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Donegal is GINegal for the Irish Gin & Tonic Fest 6 years ago

Donegal is GINegal for the Irish Gin & Tonic Fest

By  •  Events

The Irish Gin & Tonic Fest is in full swing this week – just in time for sparkling sundowners.

The third annual festival for ginthusiasts is running in Donegal bars …
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Downings woman qualifies to fish for Ireland 6 years ago

Downings woman qualifies to fish for Ireland

 

The Downings woman is a member of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association team who will be travelling to Lyn Clywedog in Wales for this year’s international games

This is …
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‘Teaching is a privilege’ – Principal Devenney on 36 rewarding years 6 years ago

‘Teaching is a privilege’ – Principal Devenney on 36 rewarding years

By  •  News

As the school year concludes in Castletown N.S, Mrs Evelyn Devenney is wishing her pupils a good summer for the final time. 

Having taught in one school for her entire …
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‘Please keep praying’ – Vanessa Donohoe in critical care after surgery 6 years ago

‘Please keep praying’ – Vanessa Donohoe in critical care after surgery

By  •  News

Countless prayers are being said for a popular Donegal mother as her fight continues against a serious illness in Spain. 

Vanessa Donohoe suffered a severe brain aneurysm almost two weeks …
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This special Tea & Toast meeting actually IS a laughing matter 6 years ago

This special Tea & Toast meeting actually IS a laughing matter

Feel Good Fortnight 2018 runs from June 23 to July 7, and on Wednesday 27th June the Tea & Toast meeting will be all about laughter.

An evening with Laughter …
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Berry nice! We’ll be celebrating all things strawberries at this sweet festival 6 years ago

Berry nice! We’ll be celebrating all things strawberries at this sweet festival

By  •  News

If you’re planning out your summer calendar, there’s one fruity fair that’s ripe for the picking.

Castle Grove, outside Letterkenny, are hosting their second annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday July 7th 2018. …
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MacGill adds more female panellists and topics for better equality 6 years ago

MacGill adds more female panellists and topics for better equality

By  •  News

Changes will be made to the 2018 programme of the MacGill Summer School in Glenties following this week’s controversy over gender imbalance.

The annual forum in Donegal came under fire …
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Falcarragh school says a fond farewell to retiring Principal and Teacher 6 years ago

Falcarragh school says a fond farewell to retiring Principal and Teacher

By  •  News

Catherine McClafferty took over the principal role from John Connaghan eleven years ago and has been praised for her continued efforts to modernise the school and better the experience …
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Love Island star’s behaviour prompts warning from Women’s Aid 6 years ago

Love Island star’s behaviour prompts warning from Women’s Aid

A dispute between contestants Adam Collard and Rosie Williams over loyalty and coupling on Wednesday night gathered negative comments from viewers over Adam’s behaviour.

Rosie choked back tears when she …
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