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New York takes note of Donegal repeal campaign 6 years ago

New York takes note of Donegal repeal campaign

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Members of the pro-choice group featured prominently in the New York Times as the polling day for the Referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment approaches on 25th May.

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Meet ‘The Outstanding Young People’ making their mark in Donegal in 2018 6 years ago

Meet ‘The Outstanding Young People’ making their mark in Donegal in 2018

The JCI Donegal Outstanding Young Person Awards 2018 brought together leaders in the business, community and cultural sectors who have made remarkable achievements.

The awards served to recognise individuals …
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How to dine out while on a diet 6 years ago

How to dine out while on a diet

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Summer is coming and with most of us getting ready for a holiday that may be coming up, we all want to be keeping on track as much as we …
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Events: Mammies, babies and wellness on Baby Bump Day 6 years ago

Events: Mammies, babies and wellness on Baby Bump Day

Saturday’s Baby Bump Painting Event at New Beginnings was a wonderful afternoon for local mums and mums-to-be to celebrate themselves and their next big step in life. 

There was a …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – The A to Z of Mammyhood (Part 1) 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – The A to Z of Mammyhood (Part 1)

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A – Z of Mammyhood

A – AIM.  Think of the Aims and ideals you have for the perfect rearing of your little cherub, and then lower them. considerably.

B  …
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Woman’s Words: ‘Hire me as a fake family member‘ 6 years ago

Woman’s Words: ‘Hire me as a fake family member‘

By  •  Life

Suspense is rising in this continued story from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

In Part One, we met Letterkenny blogger Matilda, who has an unusual side job of being a ‘family …
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‘It is not your fault’ – Donegal woman’s powerful message for rape victims 6 years ago

‘It is not your fault’ – Donegal woman’s powerful message for rape victims

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Dominique Meehan from Letterkenny received a round of applause on the Late Late Show last night for her brave words for any person who is the victim of rape. 

“It …
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Emergency funding brings CervicalCheck counselling support to Donegal 6 years ago

Emergency funding brings CervicalCheck counselling support to Donegal

The Irish Cancer Society has announced emergency funding so that women directly affected by the CervicalCheck controversy can have free counselling in their own community.

Funds will be made available …
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Have your say: Final call for voter registration 6 years ago

Have your say: Final call for voter registration

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This weekend is the final call for people to register to vote and make their vote count in the upcoming referendum on the 8th amendment.

It was revealed this week that …
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Laura celebrates a mighty win for Muff Gin 6 years ago

Laura celebrates a mighty win for Muff Gin

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Donegal entrepreneur Laura Bonner has hit the big time in Las Vegas this week with her debut gin from the Muff Liquor Co.

The Muff Craft Gin has been chosen as …
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‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ – Donegal doctor seeks to reassure women 6 years ago

‘Don’t Fear the Smear’ – Donegal doctor seeks to reassure women

A Donegal practice has launched a dedicated smear test clinic for all women who would like a repeat test in the wake of the CervicalCheck controversy.

The High Court case …
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Yum! All invited to Restaurant Sage’s delicious new menu launch 6 years ago

Yum! All invited to Restaurant Sage’s delicious new menu launch

By  •  Life

Restaurant Sage in Letterkenny are hosting a relaunch party this Friday, 4th May, to mark the beginning of an exciting era under new management with an all-new menu.

Restaurant Sage is …
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Wedding Inspiration: Four Donegal’s best profiles to follow 6 years ago

Wedding Inspiration: Four Donegal’s best profiles to follow

Planning a wedding is so exciting and of course us brides-to-be flock online to research all things weddings!

There are so many fantastic sites out there to go to for …
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‘Women in our communities deserve to be cared for with compassion in Ireland’ 6 years ago

‘Women in our communities deserve to be cared for with compassion in Ireland’

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Donegal Sinn Fein Chairperson Cllr Jack Murray says the party is calling on the people of Donegal to vote Yes on May 25th in support of women who need access to …
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A conspiracy of silence: Over 1,500 cervical cancer cases not re-checked 6 years ago

A conspiracy of silence: Over 1,500 cervical cancer cases not re-checked

Approximately 1,500 women who were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last ten years have not had their CervicalCheck audited, it has emerged this week.

The HSE has revealed that …
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WATCH: Amazing adventurer Nikki Bradley conquers the iconic Bristi Sea Stack 6 years ago

WATCH: Amazing adventurer Nikki Bradley conquers the iconic Bristi Sea Stack

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Letterkenny woman Nikki Bradley has mastered another daring climb ahead of her record-breaking 4 Peaks challenge attempt this summer.

Adaptive adventurer Nikki is known to tackle all types of terrains …
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Warnings over ‘fake news’ anti-abortion Facebook adverts 6 years ago

Warnings over ‘fake news’ anti-abortion Facebook adverts

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The rise in manipulative anti-abortion advertisements on social media has been labelled as ‘Trump-style’ tactics ahead of the 8th amendment referendum.

A number of sponsored Facebook adverts have been targetting …
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Let’s start the conversation Donegal Mammies – World Maternal Mental Health Day 6 years ago

Let’s start the conversation Donegal Mammies – World Maternal Mental Health Day

By  •  Health

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day, May is Maternal Mental Health Month.

This is a serious health matter, that needs more awareness and acceptance. We need to be …
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Here’s what the Health Minister was told before Vicky Phelan’s CervicalCheck case 6 years ago

Here’s what the Health Minister was told before Vicky Phelan’s CervicalCheck case

The latest development in the CervicalCheck controversy has revealed that attempts were made to keep Vicky Phelan’s case confidential, but she rejected these moves.

The Limerick mother of two settled …
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Body found in search for missing mum Natalia Karaczyn 6 years ago

Body found in search for missing mum Natalia Karaczyn

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A body has been found in outside Sligo town in the search for missing woman Natalia Karaczyn.

Search teams have confirmed the finding of a body, which has not yet been formally identified, …
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Appeal continues for missing Sligo woman Natalia 6 years ago

Appeal continues for missing Sligo woman Natalia

Update, Tuesday 1st May 12noon: Gardai investigating the disappearance of Natalia Karaczyn have located a body. The discovery was made in an area of open ground near Carns, Sligo this …
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HSE confirms 17 deaths and 162 women left in the dark over CervicalCheck errors 6 years ago

HSE confirms 17 deaths and 162 women left in the dark over CervicalCheck errors

The HSE has confirmed that 208 women had their negative tests subject to review in the CervicalCheck error case. Out of that 208, 162 were not told that their cases were under …
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Don’t compare your progress to someone else 6 years ago

Don’t compare your progress to someone else

By  •  Health

It is very easy to get down when it comes to progress.

But, first you need to know what real progress looks like.

1-2lbs per week is very good progress …
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Donegal fashion student works her way to Top 10 in international design competition 6 years ago

Donegal fashion student works her way to Top 10 in international design competition

Aoife Nolan, a second year student of the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion at LYIT, has been named as the only Irish student to be shortlisted in the …
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Fears that more than 12 female deaths related to CervicalCheck error 6 years ago

Fears that more than 12 female deaths related to CervicalCheck error

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The Health Service Executive (HSE) is investigating why at least 206 women received a delayed diagnosis of cervical cancer under the CervicalCheck programme.

It is claimed the audit found that half …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Too posh to push? 6 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Too posh to push?

By  •  Mammy

Hi Mammies

It’s Cesarian Section Awareness Month and so I thought I’d reshare this one with you all.

I suppose like EVERYTHING we Mammies have to go through, we all …
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Woman’s Words: ‘How much should I charge for a funeral?’ 6 years ago

Woman’s Words: ‘How much should I charge for a funeral?’

By  •  Life

The Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

The first part of this short story sees a young Letterkenny woman facing an unexpected …
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Get Body Beautiful this Summer 6 years ago

Get Body Beautiful this Summer

By  •  Beauty

It’s getting warmer out there, which means you’re probably thinking about shedding the sweaters and even (gasp!) going sleeveless! But then you may look at your skin and think, hm, …
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Heartbreak as UK toddler Alfie Evans dies 6 years ago

Heartbreak as UK toddler Alfie Evans dies

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The parents of 23-month-old baby Alfie Evans have announced that he has passed away, five days after his life support was withdrawn.

The Liverpool tot had an undiagnosed brain condition …
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Heidi Higgins’ stunning colour pop collection is about to pop up in Donegal 6 years ago

Heidi Higgins’ stunning colour pop collection is about to pop up in Donegal

Style lovers who crave all things bright and beautiful will be hightailing it to Harvey’s on Sunday 29th April for an exclusive launch with award-winning Fashion Designer Heidi Higgins.

Heidi …
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Blue balloons and prayers for baby Alfie 6 years ago

Blue balloons and prayers for baby Alfie

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A special ceremony will be held in Letterkenny this evening for anyone who wishes to show their support for baby Alfie Evans.

A prayer meeting and blue balloon release are …
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Events: Dungloe is Springing into Summer in style 6 years ago

Events: Dungloe is Springing into Summer in style

Stylish ladies from all over Donegal gathered at the Waterfront Hotel on Thursday 29th April to see the latest SS18 styles and raise money for a worthwhile cause.

The main …
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Events: Coffee, charity and collaborations at Evelyn’s coffee morning 7 years ago

Events: Coffee, charity and collaborations at Evelyn’s coffee morning

Delicious treats, copious amounts of caffeine and an innovative business setting were the perfect blend for the ‘Let’s Meet for a Coffee’ event organised by Evelyn Mc Glynn. The marketing …
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‘I’m delighted’ – Ciara Doherty confirms new co-host role at Ireland AM 7 years ago

‘I’m delighted’ – Ciara Doherty confirms new co-host role at Ireland AM

TV3 has today announced that Ciara Doherty will become the new, permanent co-host on Ireland’s number one breakfast television show, Ireland AM.

The Letterkenny native and qualified …
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Donegal postman’s predictions hint towards long hot summer 7 years ago

Donegal postman’s predictions hint towards long hot summer

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April spring showers are going to make way for sunny May days – according to our most famous weather-forecasting postman.

Glenfin man Michael Gallagher may have retired from his postal …
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Fabulous night of summer style in store for Dungloe 7 years ago

Fabulous night of summer style in store for Dungloe

A stellar list of guests and fashion brands have joined the line-up for the Spring into Summer Fashion Show in the Waterfront Hotel Dungloe. Tickets are in hot demand and will only be available at the door on …
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Lisa’s makeup looks are All-Ireland winners 7 years ago

Lisa’s makeup looks are All-Ireland winners

Letterkenny-based Hair and Makeup artist Lisa Geraghty was this week crowned as the All-Ireland Makeup Champion 2018 at the All Ireland Hairdressing Championships.

The popular MUA created two showstopping …
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Could you be the next Miss Donegal? 7 years ago

Could you be the next Miss Donegal?

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The Miss Donegal pageant has launched a search for candidates for the 2018 competition.

Winners of the regional titles take on an important role: becoming an ambassador for the county …
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The Eighth Amendment: What do our local doctors want to happen? 7 years ago

The Eighth Amendment: What do our local doctors want to happen?

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Medical professionals in Donegal have come out in support of both sides: ‘Donegal Doctors for Yes’ have said the Eighth Amendment restricts them from carrying out their duty of care …
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Donegal bride-to-be finds her dream confidence dress 7 years ago

Donegal bride-to-be finds her dream confidence dress

By  •  Bridal

Siobhan Malone appeared on the RTE reality bridal show to find her dream dress ahead of her marriage to Donegal man PJ Mc Barron.

The beautiful Galway woman was a two-time …
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Events: Leading author launches Babbling Babies book for Donegal families 7 years ago

Events: Leading author launches Babbling Babies book for Donegal families

Author Dr. Mary Roche visited the Central Library in Letterkenny on Wednesday last to launch a fantastic new booklet developed by Lifestart Services called ‘Babbling Babies Nursery Rhyme and Action Song …
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Tanya presents a beautiful Donegal gift to the Children’s Ward 7 years ago

Tanya presents a beautiful Donegal gift to the Children’s Ward

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The Western Trust gratefully received a scenic painting of Shroove Lighthouse from Redcastle artist Tanya after two thoughtful donations from two local women.

Tanya had first donated the painting to Children in Crossfire …
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It’s a boy! William and Kate welcome third child 7 years ago

It’s a boy! William and Kate welcome third child

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Kensington Palace has confirmed the birth of the healthy new arrival at 11.01am at St Mary’s Hospital in London.

The newborn weighed 8lbs 7oz, and both are said to be doing …
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3 ways to beat night time snacking 7 years ago

3 ways to beat night time snacking

By  •  Health

One thing that seems to be a huge obstacle for people is snacking in the evenings and at night.

The scenario usually goes like this;

You manage your meals fine …
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‘Vote No’ Roadshow to travel through Donegal today 7 years ago

‘Vote No’ Roadshow to travel through Donegal today

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The pro-life group are beginning their convoy across the country today in Donegal, with a public debate being held in Letterkenny at 1pm.

Young people from across the country will be …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – How soon is too soon? 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – How soon is too soon?

By  •  Mammy

“Don’t tell anyone until you’re past the 12 weeks”

This statement has begun to bother me.  Of course, there are many reasons for such traditional views as these.  It’s a …
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Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin becomes Donegal’s new Rose 7 years ago

Niamh Ní Dhubhgáin becomes Donegal’s new Rose

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Fourteen talented and enthusiastic young Donegal women took part in the Donegal Rose selection event last night at the Central Hotel Donegal Town. After a night of stories, music and …
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Events: Together for Yes launch #DonegalSaysAye campaign 7 years ago

Events: Together for Yes launch #DonegalSaysAye campaign

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Adopting a very local hashtag – #DonegalSaysAye – the group brought together over 100 supporters, public and political representatives from across Donegal to discuss the campaign.

Orla O’Connor, national Co-Director …
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A special week to remember a Donegal woman’s historic Lotto win 7 years ago

A special week to remember a Donegal woman’s historic Lotto win

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Thirty years ago, Brigid McGrath won a life-changing £147,059 (punts) – the equivalent of €2 million in today’s money –  in the highly anticipated first Lotto draw on Saturday, April 16th …
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Donegal hotel launches lovely mission to find their wedding couples 7 years ago

Donegal hotel launches lovely mission to find their wedding couples

By  •  Bridal

If you celebrated your marriage at this Donegal Town hotel in the years gone by, you are invited to a truly unique celebration of romance this summer.

The Central …
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