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Síoraí: Shop more sustainably with tea-rrific ideas from new Donegal store 11 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! 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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! 11 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 11 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! 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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! 11 months ago

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

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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! 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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! 11 months 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 11 months 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! 11 months 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 11 months 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 11 months 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 12 months 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’ 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months 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 12 months 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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Ardara trio conquers the 2 Johnnies parish quiz! 12 months ago

Ardara trio conquers the 2 Johnnies parish quiz!

Three Ardara women are the pride of their village after scooping the trophy in ‘The 2 Johnnies’ Late Night Lock In’ parish quiz.

Martina, her daughter Theresa and their good …
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Inspirational Geraldine Mullan gives back to Lough Swilly RNLI 12 months ago

Inspirational Geraldine Mullan gives back to Lough Swilly RNLI

By  •  News

Inspirational Geraldine Mullan presented proceeds from her Amelia’s Flight of Hope Festival to the volunteers of Lough Swilly RNLI.

Thousands attended the October festival remembering little Amelia Mullan on what …
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Moya Brennan stars in enchanting instrumental album

Clannad star Moya Brennan has shared her ethereal vocals with a Dutch music collective for a unique album, out on November 3rd.

UNIFONY is a collaborative project by Dutch musicians …
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Listen: Jessica dreams big as Junior Eurovision song ‘Aisling’ is released 12 months ago

Listen: Jessica dreams big as Junior Eurovision song ‘Aisling’ is released

Jessica McKean from St Johnston will officially be Ireland’s entry into the Junior Eurovision song contest.

The 10-year-old star won a public vote after the final of TG4’s Junior Eurovision …
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Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal 12 months ago

Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal

Businesswomen across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim gathered at Lough Eske Castle for an event to celebrate National Womens’ Enterprise Day. The event was organised by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, in …
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Prepare to be ‘all shook up’ at the new Letterkenny Music and Drama Group musical! 12 months ago

Prepare to be ‘all shook up’ at the new Letterkenny Music and Drama Group musical!

Letterkenny Music and Drama Group are getting ready to rock ‘n’ roll in An Grianan Theatre this winter with a huge musical production.

The multi-award-winning group is back with a …
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Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk raises over €3,600 for Cancer Care West 12 months ago

Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk raises over €3,600 for Cancer Care West

By  •  News

Organisers of the Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk were tickled pink to present a fantastic €3,640 to Cancer Care West this week.

The money was raised during a community fundraiser organised by …
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Events: ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner night at the Shandon Hotel! 12 months ago

Events: ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner night at the Shandon Hotel!

The Shandon Hotel hosted a night of stellar entertainment and throwback fun last night in their newly refurbished McCarthy Suite.

Guests were treated to a Tina Turner tribute and a …
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Why a solo yoga holiday is good for the body and soul 1 year ago

Why a solo yoga holiday is good for the body and soul

The meaning of yoga is union – the union of the body, mind and spirit.

Getting fulfilment from yoga takes a combination of factors. It depends on your mindset, surroundings, …
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Former nurse selected as finalist in prestigious art competition 1 year ago

Former nurse selected as finalist in prestigious art competition

By  •  Life

Ballybofey/Gweedore artist Bernie Anderson has been taking a trip down memory lane after being shortlisted in an art competition by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Bernie, a retired …
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SIMPLY THE BEST: Shandon Hotel hosting legendary Tina Turner tribute party! 1 year ago

SIMPLY THE BEST: Shandon Hotel hosting legendary Tina Turner tribute party!

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The Shandon Hotel is hosting a party night not to be missed on Sunday 22nd October.

Relive the legendary Tina Turner hits with a top tribute act, topped …
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Take the plunge at ‘Swim in Pink’ dips across Donegal this Sunday 1 year ago

Take the plunge at ‘Swim in Pink’ dips across Donegal this Sunday

If you’re looking for a ‘cool’ thing to do this weekend, why not brave a dip for a good cause?

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute in association with Blackrock …
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Donegal author to launch second novel in home village of Glen 1 year ago

Donegal author to launch second novel in home village of Glen

By  •  News

Donegal’s Caitriona Coyle will launch her second novel in her native village of Glen this October, marking another major milestone in her writing career.

The novel Gracie follows Coyle’s successful …
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Dare to dip at Marble Hill this Sunday for breast cancer research! 1 year ago

Dare to dip at Marble Hill this Sunday for breast cancer research!

Swimming for a good cause has never been more fun!

Everyone is invited to go positively pink for a fun dip this Sunday, October 22nd, at 10.30am on Marble Hill …
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Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta 1 year ago

Newly-crowned Miss Donegal using platform to give back to Pieta

By  •  News

A young Letterkenny woman is using her new title as Miss Donegal to raise funds for Pieta.

Ciara Duffy, a personal trainer, was selected to represent her county in the …
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Gallery: Pink run sweeps through Letterkenny for breast cancer awareness 1 year ago

Gallery: Pink run sweeps through Letterkenny for breast cancer awareness

Letterkenny was painted pink yesterday as over 260 runners and walkers turned out for a fundraising walk/run in aid of Cancer Care West.

The event was organised by …
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Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal! 1 year ago

Watch: Jamie Dornan makes a splash in Donegal!

Hollywood heartthrob Jamie Dornan has been soaking up the seaside delights of Donegal recently.

A video of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ actor taking a dip in the picturesque waters …
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