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Danu’s New York Adventure: Young women’s choir takes the Big Apple by storm! 10 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 11 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 11 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! 11 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′ 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 months ago

Inspirational Ruby Druce celebrates 108th birthday in style

By  •  Life

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? 11 months ago

Will you be the next Donegal Rose?

By  •  News

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 11 months ago

Events: Shoppers soak up festive magic at Magee of Donegal

By  •  Events

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 11 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 11 months ago

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

By  •  News

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 12 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’ 12 months ago

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

By  •  News

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 12 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 12 months ago

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

By  •  Sport

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 12 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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Síoraí: Shop more sustainably with tea-rrific ideas from new Donegal store 12 months ago

Síoraí: Shop more sustainably with tea-rrific ideas from new Donegal store

Want to buy local AND help the environment this Christmas? Then check out some of the sustainable seasonal gifts, clothing and accessories at Síoraí, the newly launched Carndonagh store.

Síoraí …
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Watch: Cashel Na Cor ladies strike a pose at Sequin Cinderella! 12 months ago

Watch: Cashel Na Cor ladies strike a pose at Sequin Cinderella!

Sequin Cinderella Boutique in Buncrana hosted an incredibly special fashion show yesterday, inviting the ladies from Cashel Na Cor inclusion hub to be supermodels for a day!

Store owner Nicola …
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Gallery: A community comes together for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 12 months ago

Gallery: A community comes together for North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball

By  •  Events

The North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball was another sell-out success on Friday night last at the Silver Tassie in Letterkenny.

This great fundraiser has become one of the social …
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Layla Doherty takes on the world at Miss Earth final in Vietnam 12 months ago

Layla Doherty takes on the world at Miss Earth final in Vietnam

By  •  News

Ballyliffin woman Layla Doherty is proudly representing Ireland and Donegal in the Miss Earth world final.

This year’s final is in Vietnam, and Layla is already flying the flag for …
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Give the gift of art with Kevin Callaghan Pottery 12 months ago

Give the gift of art with Kevin Callaghan Pottery

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This Christmas, give the gift of art with something truly unique from Donegal artist Kevin Callaghan.

Kevin Callaghan is a multi-award-winning artist, designer and craftsperson who makes contemporary …
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Gin experience on the way to Muff 12 months ago

Gin experience on the way to Muff

By  •  Life

It’s all systems go as the Muff Liquor Company gains planning permission to build a new distillery in Muff.

The premium drinks company is planning a new distillery, bottling site, …
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Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering! 12 months ago

Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering!

Get ready to celebrate the festive season with the Donegal Women in Business Network’s annual Christmas gathering.

The event will be held on Thursday, December 6th 2023 from 7.30pm at …
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Sheer magic! Finn Valley College pupils star in Ed Sheeran music video 12 months ago

Sheer magic! Finn Valley College pupils star in Ed Sheeran music video

Finn Valley College pupils have stars in their eyes this week with the release of a music video filmed in the Stranorlar school.

The video idea was handpicked by Ed …
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First Look: ‘All Shook Up’ ready to rock Letterkenny! 12 months ago

First Look: ‘All Shook Up’ ready to rock Letterkenny!

Letterkenny Music and Drama Group (LMDG) is revved up and ready to open their winter musical that is sure to get your blue suede shoes tapping!

All Shook Up, a …
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Donegal breast cancer patient hails ‘gem’ on our doorstep 12 months ago

Donegal breast cancer patient hails ‘gem’ on our doorstep

A Donegal woman diagnosed with breast cancer this year has spoken of the importance of preserving local services for patients across the northwest.

Jacqui Coyle from Burt has largely completed …
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Talented Jessica does Donegal proud in Junior Eurovision 12 months ago

Talented Jessica does Donegal proud in Junior Eurovision

Talented Donegal singer Jessica McKean gave a fantastic performance at the Junior Eurovision finals in Nice, but it just wasn’t to be.

The 10-year-old from St Johnston delivered a brilliant …
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Gallery: Christmas cheer comes to Letterkenny at lights switch-on 12 months ago

Gallery: Christmas cheer comes to Letterkenny at lights switch-on

Letterkenny folk came out in force last night as the town officially switched on its Christmas lights.

Hundreds of people of all ages gathered at Market Square for the official …
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Donegal’s Megan Nic Ruairí unveils enchanting new music 12 months ago

Donegal’s Megan Nic Ruairí unveils enchanting new music

Ranafast singer-songwriter Megan Nic Ruairí is set to captivate audiences once again with her latest single, ‘Twenty Two’.

Megan has also just announced her debut solo EP ‘Made Of …
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Villa Rose rolls out festive Boujee Brunch experience 12 months ago

Villa Rose rolls out festive Boujee Brunch experience

Calling all foodies and fashion lovers! This festive season, prepare to be swept away by a glamorous brunch experience at Villa Rose in Ballybofey.

Get ready to level up and …
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Donegal’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail fronts popular series about sustainable fashion 1 year ago

Donegal’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail fronts popular series about sustainable fashion

Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn are once again embarking on a mission to revolutionize our closets in Éadaí SOS.

The second series of the show is …
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McElhinneys reveals enchanting Christmas wonderland display 1 year ago

McElhinneys reveals enchanting Christmas wonderland display

McElhinneys of Ballybofey unveiled its annual Christmas Window for the 2023 Christmas festivities at a spectacular family event on Sunday evening.

The theme of the McElhinneys Christmas window this year …
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Derry Girls scoops Emmy for Best Comedy Programme 1 year ago

Derry Girls scoops Emmy for Best Comedy Programme

Channel 4’s Derry Girls has won a comedy award at the International Emmys.

The third and final season of the hit comedy jointly won best comedy programme alongside Indian comedian …
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Spa, sips and shopping at the Shandon Spa Elemis Christmas Event 1 year ago

Spa, sips and shopping at the Shandon Spa Elemis Christmas Event

The Shandon Hotel and Spa at Marble Hill are hosting the ultimate festive pamper day – a Elemis Christmas Spectacular on November 30th.

Join the team at the Shandon for …
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Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash! 1 year ago

Stars come out for Noel Cunningham’s 70th Birthday Bash!

By  •  Events, News

It was a typical Donegal hooley at Harvey’s Point when Donegal ambassador, hotelier and broadcaster Noel Cunningham celebrated his 70th birthday!

Noel who doesn’t do things by half, was …
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Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman! 1 year ago

Beautiful beach engagement for Gráinne Gallanagh and Ryan Coleman!

By  •  Bridal, Life

Buncrana woman and Former Miss Universe Ireland, Gráinne Gallanagh, has announced her engagement to her longtime boyfriend Ryan Coleman.

The 29-year-old shared the exciting news on Instagram yesterday, after Ryan …
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TV presenter Ciara Doherty is special guest at North West Breast Cancer Ball 1 year ago

TV presenter Ciara Doherty is special guest at North West Breast Cancer Ball

Virgin Media’s Ciara Doherty is the special guest at this year’s North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball.

Billed as a night of elegance and inspiration, the event takes place at …
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Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy 1 year ago

Breaking the Stigma: Donegal woman says lung cancer patients deserve equal empathy

By  •  Health

A young Donegal woman who was diagnosed with lung cancer aged just 35 has shared her story in the hope of raising awareness of the disease.

Tracy Byrne from Glencolmcille …
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Sarah Jessica Parker loves a ‘gorgeous Guinness’ in famous Donegal pub! 1 year ago

Sarah Jessica Parker loves a ‘gorgeous Guinness’ in famous Donegal pub!

By  •  Life

Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker is a wine creator at heart, but when she’s in Donegal, she admits that she loves a glass of the black stuff.

The Sex and …
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Bravo Bernie! Donegal artist takes home public choice award 1 year ago

Bravo Bernie! Donegal artist takes home public choice award

By  •  News

Local artist Bernie Anderson has been announced as the winner of a coveted prize in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) art competition.

Bernie, from Ballybofey/Gweedore won a …
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Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers! 1 year ago

Embrace the Black Friday excitement with Irish retailers!

Ready to snag some amazing deals? 

Our curated list of Black Friday specials from top Irish online retailers is here to guide your shopping spree! From dazzling jewellery at The …
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Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition 1 year ago

Events: Artist Audrey Henry opens ‘Dear Donegal’ exhibition

By  •  Events

Local artist Audrey Henry received great support for the opening of the ‘Dear Donegal’ art exhibition at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny on Friday.

The exhibition showcases 87 oil paintings, each …
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A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney 1 year ago

A match made in heaven for Michael Murphy and Annie Keeney

By  •  Bridal

Donegal legend Michael Murphy has tied the knot with his beautiful bride Annie Keeney in an intimate celebration in Florence, Italy.

The new Mrs Murphy shared a stunning photo of …
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Ballybofey mum is Donegal’s family carer of the year 1 year ago

Ballybofey mum is Donegal’s family carer of the year

By  •  News

Ciara Lynch from Ballybofey has been recognised at the Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year.

Nominated by a close friend, Ciara’s selfless and endearing caring nature speaks to why …
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‘Only now I appreciate how lucky I was to have a quick diagnosis’ 1 year ago

‘Only now I appreciate how lucky I was to have a quick diagnosis’

A Donegal woman who survived breast cancer while pregnant has called on the local community to support the North West Breast Cancer charity ball this December.

Caitríona Greene from Gortahork …
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Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer 1 year ago

Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer

Sabina Higgins has urged women over 70 to be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer, after revealing that she is undergoing treatment …
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Free lecture to discuss impact of a breast cancer diagnosis in the family 1 year ago

Free lecture to discuss impact of a breast cancer diagnosis in the family

A leading UK breast surgeon will give a free public talk in Letterkenny on understanding the impact of a family member’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Mr Peter Barry, Consultant Breast and …
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Artist Audrey Henry to unveil captivating collection in debut solo exhibition 1 year ago

Artist Audrey Henry to unveil captivating collection in debut solo exhibition

Letterkenny artist Audrey Henry will open her first solo exhibition this weekend, showcasing a collection of captivating oil paintings depicting the stunning landscapes of Donegal.

This exhibition opens on Friday …
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Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover 1 year ago

Donegal teacher unveils stunning new look after TV makeover

By  •  Beauty

A Moville teacher was treated to a pamper and glam session yesterday on RTE’s Today programme, just in time for the weekend!

Anne Browne from Carndonagh (via Waterford, Cavan and …
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