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American girl (11) delighted as her message in a bottle is answered from Donegal 7 years ago

American girl (11) delighted as her message in a bottle is answered from Donegal

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On the 2nd of January 2017, Catherine and her older sister Una went to the seaside. While her sister swam in the frigid waters off Singing Beach, Catherine threw the …
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Applications for student grants open today 7 years ago

Applications for student grants open today

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SUSI are encouraging students, both new applicants and those progressing to the next year of their course, to make their application as soon as possible to assist in timely processing.


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Danielle McLaughlin’s mother speaks out ahead of murder trial 7 years ago

Danielle McLaughlin’s mother speaks out ahead of murder trial

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Danielle was found dead in Goa, India, on March 13th 2017. A local man has been charged with her rape and murder.

The trial is set to begin this Friday.


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RTÉ to revisit case of Galway mum missing since 1985 7 years ago

RTÉ to revisit case of Galway mum missing since 1985

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RTÉ are revisiting four significant missing person reports that were previously broadcast on RTÉ’s Prime Time.

Missing: A Prime Time Rewind is a chance to watch four significant missing person …
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Labels – For Jars or People? 7 years ago

Labels – For Jars or People?

By  •  Health

We grow up with labels that are used to define us. These labels can be attached by other people and even by ourself at times. Society, family, social media, work …
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Anam Cara invite bereaved parents to monthly meeting 7 years ago

Anam Cara invite bereaved parents to monthly meeting

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Anam Cara Donegal, an organisation that supports bereaved parents, is hosting its monthly parent evening on Thursday 12th of April from 7.30pm-9:00pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.


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Style Study – Laura Doherty 7 years ago

Style Study – Laura Doherty

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Laura fashions her own eclectic style by combining bespoke vintage pieces with edgy rock-chic finds.

Curating her own vintage store with a diverse range of colours, textures, and cuts; Florrie …
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Don’t eat chocolate! And other motivational nonsense 7 years ago

Don’t eat chocolate! And other motivational nonsense

By  •  Fitness

This is going to be short and sweet today. After all, it is a Bank Holiday and most of you are probably still in bed.

I am pre-empting an early …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Dancing through life 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Dancing through life

By  •  Mammy

Do your little minions keep you on your toes?

Mine do.  So much so that I might as well dance around in ballet pumps, never mind walking.

While they try …
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This Donegal mum’s Easter Bunny letter had us in stitches 7 years ago

This Donegal mum’s Easter Bunny letter had us in stitches

By  •  Kids

She knew he usually hid the Easter eggs in her garden but unfortunately it was raining and cold outside.

Her hubby was out socialising so he couldn’t come to the …
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Letterkenny mum leads campaign for Organ Donor Awareness Week 7 years ago

Letterkenny mum leads campaign for Organ Donor Awareness Week

Her children Zoe, Féile and Mollie, also took part in the awareness campaign alongside broadcaster Claire Byrne.

In 2017 Ireland recorded a record number of organ donors and transplants, which …
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Watch: Man surprises girlfriend with heartfelt Mount Errigal proposal 7 years ago

Watch: Man surprises girlfriend with heartfelt Mount Errigal proposal

While most of the county slept over the Bank Holiday weekend; Gage, his fiancée Maddie, and their families, had already made the spectacular but winding journey from their base in …
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Wacky tea party to raise funds for two local charities 7 years ago

Wacky tea party to raise funds for two local charities

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Breast Care North West and Diabetes Ireland are hosting a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party – and you’re invited!

The two organizations are to be the beneficiaries from this year’s North …
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The Undertones donate signed guitar to Danielle McLaughlin fund 7 years ago

The Undertones donate signed guitar to Danielle McLaughlin fund

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The coveted guitar will be raffled off on the night of Urban Conflict’s performance at 10pm on Easter Sunday in McCallion’s Music Quarter, Buncrana.

To be in with the chance …
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Inspirtional nurse Aileen donates kidney to ill father 7 years ago

Inspirtional nurse Aileen donates kidney to ill father

Taking care of kidney patients was part of renal nurse Aileen Walsh’s daily routine; but when her previously very healthy father Seamus was diagnosed with end stage kidney failure, she …
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Donegal siblings score highly in prestigious dance competition 7 years ago

Donegal siblings score highly in prestigious dance competition

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Emily (13) placed second in the prestigious competition and was awarded the coveted Globe trophy. Her brother Thomas also scored highly, placing 16th in his category.

Emily has been …
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Eilish’s message in a bottle makes remarkable 400km trip 7 years ago

Eilish’s message in a bottle makes remarkable 400km trip

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A Wexford mum is hoping to get in touch with the man who found her daughter’s message in a bottle – on the other side of the country!

Little Eilish …
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Donegal Women’s Centre reaches out following rugby rape trial 7 years ago

Donegal Women’s Centre reaches out following rugby rape trial

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The four men, two of them rugby stars, were acquitted of all charges following a high-profile nine week trial.

Paddy Jackson was found not guilty of rape and sexual assault. …
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Creative Donegal woman’s agency wins two international awards 7 years ago

Creative Donegal woman’s agency wins two international awards

Creative agency Red Dog, founded by Mary Doherty, is celebrating on the double this week after two triumphs at two international awards ceremonies.

The agency was awarded …
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Eighth Amendment Referendum voting date announced 7 years ago

Eighth Amendment Referendum voting date announced

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 May 25, 2018 is the date on which Irish citizens will be asked if they want to repeal Article 40.3.3 if the Irish Constitution.

The Referendum Bill has now been passed …
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Donegal Mind Wellness presents new series of Stress Control courses 7 years ago

Donegal Mind Wellness presents new series of Stress Control courses

Local mental health charity Donegal Mind Wellness is set to launch another round of Stress Control courses in various locations around the county.

The programme is open to everyone. It is …
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#IBelieveHer trending after verdict of Rugby Rape Trial announced 7 years ago

#IBelieveHer trending after verdict of Rugby Rape Trial announced

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Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding had been accused of raping a 19-year-old woman at a house party in Belfast in June 2016. Both of them had been found not guilty.


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Dancing sisters soar to the World Championships 7 years ago

Dancing sisters soar to the World Championships

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Sisters Ruth (20) and Katie (19) Gillespie will be taking to the World Stage next Sunday April 8th in Maastricht, Holland to compete in the WIDA World and European Championships. …
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‘Lisa was the kind of person that you were glad you knew’ 7 years ago

‘Lisa was the kind of person that you were glad you knew’

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On Sunday week, April 8th, hundreds of women will take part in the Run Donegal Women’s 5k in Stranorlar. The proceeds of this year’s event will go to the Donegal …
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Pro-choice campaigners train to achieve ‘compassionate’ vote from Donegal 7 years ago

Pro-choice campaigners train to achieve ‘compassionate’ vote from Donegal

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Following Saturday’s training session in Ballybofey, Donegal Together for Yes will be running an intensive canvass that aims to reach every town and village in the county in the …
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Events: Donegal families rewarded for making a big difference 7 years ago

Events: Donegal families rewarded for making a big difference

By  •  Events, News

Families from all over Donegal gathered at Central Library Letterkenny last wee to be presented with the prizes they had won in the Make One Change draw.

Over 220 …
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Events: Team WISE invites Donegal women to find their fresh start 7 years ago

Events: Team WISE invites Donegal women to find their fresh start

The ‘A Fresh Start for Women’ event by the WISE Project was held on Thursday March 22nd to explore the many avenues of employment, education and self-employment that are open …
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Aer Lingus launches direct flights to Philadelphia – here we come! 7 years ago

Aer Lingus launches direct flights to Philadelphia – here we come!

If you’re planning a US holiday this summer, there’s a new direct option to pick from today.

Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Philadelphia took flight at 1.40pm on Sunday 25th March from …
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Conall’s magical film wins a LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscar! 7 years ago

Conall’s magical film wins a LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscar!

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A Letterkenny boy and his family are celebrating an unforgettable day out after winning big at the LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Oscars Ceremony.

Conall Shiels, aged 3, his parents Alice and Kieran, …
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Want to get in shape for summer? Start now! 7 years ago

Want to get in shape for summer? Start now!

By  •  Fitness

We have one week left in March. April will soon be upon us and that means that we have only 12-16 weeks until the summer holiday season kicks off.

The …
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Baby joy for Kathryn Thomas 7 years ago

Baby joy for Kathryn Thomas

By  •  Mammy

The 39-year-old presenter’s new arrival came a week early, with both mum and baby doing very well.

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Calling all fashionistas! You don’t want to miss this vintage expo 7 years ago

Calling all fashionistas! You don’t want to miss this vintage expo

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The SEW Last Century Exhibition is the first of its kind in the north-west, as the 450 square meter sports hall will be transformed into a 20th century department store …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – The Easter Claus? 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – The Easter Claus?

By  •  Mammy

When did Easter become such a big deal?

Now, before I come across as a Negative Nelly here, let me clarify that I LIKE Easter.

I like it for lots …
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Why do we put the clocks forward? 7 years ago

Why do we put the clocks forward?

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The phrase “there’s a grand stretch in the evenings” will be a common pleasantry once again uttered across Ireland as the clocks are set to change from Greenwich Mean Time …
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Autism Aware Quiet Evenings coming soon to our local Lidl stores 7 years ago

Autism Aware Quiet Evenings coming soon to our local Lidl stores

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Lidl Ireland have announced that they will begin rolling out Autism Aware Quiet Evenings across all 194 Lidl stores in Ireland and Northern Ireland. 

Every Tuesday between 6pm and 8pm, …
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Don’t miss this delightful Diamond Wedding Showcase 7 years ago

Don’t miss this delightful Diamond Wedding Showcase

The Diamond Wedding Showcase takes place this Sunday 25th March from 2 – 5pm in the Abbey and Central Hotels, Donegal Town.

Start the day with a champagne reception then meet with …
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Jumpsuits – The new wardrobe essential 7 years ago

Jumpsuits – The new wardrobe essential

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Jumpsuits: The perfect all-in-one solution to any festive party, wedding or gathering. Jumpsuits have been spotted in every high street shop you walk past at the minute and we need …
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Alison’s ambitions to help Donegal families understand Dyspraxia 7 years ago

Alison’s ambitions to help Donegal families understand Dyspraxia

Alison Doherty’s eldest son Ryan was diagnosed with Dyspraxia last year, and it was only then that she discovered a lack of awareness of the condition.

Dyspraxia is a …
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HPV vaccine teams revisit Donegal’s first year girls 7 years ago

HPV vaccine teams revisit Donegal’s first year girls

The HSE have launched the next phase of the HPV Vaccine Information Campaign to support parents in making an informed decision to ensure their daughters get the vaccine and get protected …
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‘Together For Yes’ umbrella group unites for abortion referendum 7 years ago

‘Together For Yes’ umbrella group unites for abortion referendum

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The national civil society will campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the Irish constitution ahead of the referendum. Together for Yes has united pro-repeal groups from across Ireland, including …
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Let’s turn Donegal yellow for Daffodil Day! 7 years ago

Let’s turn Donegal yellow for Daffodil Day!

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Volunteering teams will be out in force in local towns selling daffodils, pins, socks and more. The goal is to turn Ireland yellow and selfies are encouraged to spread the …
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Donegal woman marches in London for repeal campaign 7 years ago

Donegal woman marches in London for repeal campaign

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Lorna Kelly acted as an ambassador for Donegal in the London-Irish Abortion Rights Campaign display this March 17th, displaying a symbolic wooden cut-out for her home county. The number 63 signified the …
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How Kayla (5) inspired friends to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 7 years ago

How Kayla (5) inspired friends to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

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Celebrations are continuing all day in Donegal as young and old mark World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st.

This year, World Down Syndrome Day focusing on #WhatIBringToMyCommunity and one …
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Calling all couples: Would you like to share your REAL wedding stories? 7 years ago

Calling all couples: Would you like to share your REAL wedding stories?

One of my favourite things to do is to share all of the tips and tricks I have learned over the years as a wedding planner to help you to …
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Looking for a fresh start? Pop into this women’s motivational morning 7 years ago

Looking for a fresh start? Pop into this women’s motivational morning

‘A Fresh Start for Women’ is a WISE (Women’s Integration, Skills & Employment) Project taking place in the Clanree Hotel on Thursday 22nd March from 10am to 1pm.

The event …
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Inishowen mammy March meet-up to focus on self-care 7 years ago

Inishowen mammy March meet-up to focus on self-care

The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

There is a …
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First Look: Carndonagh Musical Society revives the classic Oklahoma! 7 years ago

First Look: Carndonagh Musical Society revives the classic Oklahoma!

We have a sneak peak at the hit show before the curtains open tonight. From the colourful stage design, authentic costuming, and action-packed scenes, it’s clear that anyone with a …
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Meaningful interviews mark World Down Syndrome Day in Donegal 7 years ago

Meaningful interviews mark World Down Syndrome Day in Donegal

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This year, World Down Syndrome Day focusing on #WhatIBringToMyCommunity and highlighting how people with Down syndrome can and do make meaningful contributions throughout their lives, whether in schools, workplaces, living …
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WATCH: This beautiful Down Syndrome video is just so full of love 7 years ago

WATCH: This beautiful Down Syndrome video is just so full of love

World Down Syndrome Day is being celebrated in great ways everywhere today – and it’s the perfect day to take a few moments to watch this heartwarming video.

50 …
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5 ways to deal with rejection when feeling anxious 7 years ago

5 ways to deal with rejection when feeling anxious

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Rejection is hard for most people. Since childhood, we have looked for acceptance from our friends in school to our parents at home. Sometimes doing whatever we can and …
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