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Ardara trio conquers the 2 Johnnies parish quiz! 1 year 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 1 year ago

Inspirational Geraldine Mullan gives back to Lough Swilly RNLI

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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 1 year 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 1 year 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! 1 year 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 1 year ago

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

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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! 1 year 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

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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

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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

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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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Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite 1 year ago

Events: Shandon Hotel unveils stunning new McCarthy Suite

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The setting of the Shandon Hotel and Spa at Marblehill has never been in doubt.

Overlooking the stunning coastline of Dunfanaghy, countless couples and families have enjoyed fabulous occasions at …
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Volunteers invited to be a Secret Santa for children in Donegal this Christmas 1 year ago

Volunteers invited to be a Secret Santa for children in Donegal this Christmas

Donegal’s Lifestart Services has relaunched its Christmas Toy Appeal to support local families facing hardship this winter.

The initiative invites people to volunteer as a Secret Santa. Volunteers are paired …
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Letterkenny University Hospital lights up for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness 1 year ago

Letterkenny University Hospital lights up for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

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Pink and blue lights shone brightly across Letterkenny last night as the hospital joined a global wave of light for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day.

The strip of lights …
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Mammies Market and Vintage Tea Party fundraisers to support five charities 1 year ago

Mammies Market and Vintage Tea Party fundraisers to support five charities

Burtonport Community Centre will host two exciting events this weekend for the Jamie’s Thank You fundraiser in celebration of a resilient local baby.

Jamie McBride, aged one, is the son …
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Gaoth Dobhair woman tells the special story behind her wedding dress 1 year ago

Gaoth Dobhair woman tells the special story behind her wedding dress

A Donegal woman is set to feature in a stylish new TV show about wedding dresses.

Anne McFadden (nee Doherty) from Gaoth Dobhair will tell her story of her special gown …
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Tickets out now for Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball with exciting guest lineup 1 year ago

Tickets out now for Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball with exciting guest lineup

The annual Northwest Breast Cancer Charity Ball returns on Friday 1st December 2023, building on the success of the previously sold out 2022 event.

The organisers are thrilled to …
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Brighdin Carr announces Celtic and Folk concert for Donegal Hospice 1 year ago

Brighdin Carr announces Celtic and Folk concert for Donegal Hospice

Letterkenny musician Brighdin Carr has announced a special evening of songs and story in aid of Donegal Hospice.

Fresh from performing at Margo’s concert in the Mount Errigal last week, …
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Donegal businesswoman to represent UK and Ireland on the global stage 1 year ago

Donegal businesswoman to represent UK and Ireland on the global stage

A Donegal businesswoman has been selected by the International Association of Convention Centres to be a Future Shaper in 2024, representing the UK and Ireland on a global stage.

Ciara …
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Young Donegal songstress wins Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Contest 1 year ago

Young Donegal songstress wins Ireland’s Junior Eurovision Contest

Young Donegal singer Jessica McKean is to represent Ireland in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

The ten-year-old from St Johnston sang her heart out to get to the final …
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Fittest Family mum Lisa inspires community with Pink Run and Walk 1 year ago

Fittest Family mum Lisa inspires community with Pink Run and Walk

Letterkenny mum Lisa Gallagher is calling on people to put their best foot forward in a fun run for cancer care services this October.

Letterkenny Pink Run & Walk takes …
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Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper 1 year ago

Poignant song remembers young Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper

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A heart-breaking song has been released this week to commemorate the life of the late Leona Harper who tragically died in the Cresslough tragedy last year.

The song, Stolen Dreams, …
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Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag 1 year ago

Ask the Pharmacist with Inish Pharmacy: What to pack in your maternity hospital bag

Pharmacist Emer King, who recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, shares this guide to packing a maternity bag for a smooth delivery:

The HSE website has an excellent, extensive list …
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Lough Eske Castle scoops prestigious Top 10 ranking for sixth year running 1 year ago

Lough Eske Castle scoops prestigious Top 10 ranking for sixth year running

Lough Eske Castle is once again recognised in the Top 10 Hotels in Ireland by Condé Nast Traveler.

The travel magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 sees Lough Eske Castle …
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Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards 1 year ago

Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards

Inishowen social entrepreneur Helen Nolan has been named as Donegal’s only finalist in the People’s Choice Awards.

Helen, the CEO of Spraoi agus Spórt, has been shortlisted in the Excellence …
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Donegal choir inspires at the Aviva 1 year ago

Donegal choir inspires at the Aviva

Cancer survivors from Donegal sang loud and proud at Ireland’s first National Relay for Life event on Friday evening.

It was a special evening for the Donegal Survivors Choir who …
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Get Ready to Save Big: McElhinneys’ Home Value event is here! 1 year ago

Get Ready to Save Big: McElhinneys’ Home Value event is here!

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Secure some amazing deals this week in McElhinneys’ Annual Home Value Event. With unmissable discounts online & in-store, shopping couldn’t be easier!

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Geraldine Mullan launches Amelia’s flight of HOPE to mark beloved daughter’s birthday 1 year ago

Geraldine Mullan launches Amelia’s flight of HOPE to mark beloved daughter’s birthday

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A big dream has taken flight for Moville woman Geraldine Mullan. 

This October, Geraldine will pilot a unique event at the Mullan Hope Centre in honour of her late daughter …
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Couple says ‘I Do’ at dreamy Donegal location 1 year ago

Couple says ‘I Do’ at dreamy Donegal location

A Donegal beach provided the perfect backdrop for a special wedding celebration last week.

Sun, sea and Silkie Whiskey was the order of the day for UK couple Georgina Guest …
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Hope shines through in art exhibition by Donegal Rape Crisis Centre 1 year ago

Hope shines through in art exhibition by Donegal Rape Crisis Centre

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An art exhibition filled with strength and light was launched this week by clients of the Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre.

The centre’s second annual exhibition opened at …
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Maria McCormack delves into matters of the heart for second album 1 year ago

Maria McCormack delves into matters of the heart for second album

Letterkenny singer/songwriterMaria McCormack is showcasing her many styles of music once more in a new album ‘Matters of the Heart’. 

Maria’s second album was originally born before Covid, and crowdfunded …
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Gallery: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing celebrates newly qualified stylists 1 year ago

Gallery: Patrick Gildea Hairdressing celebrates newly qualified stylists

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Proud moments were shared at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing this week to celebrate the graduation of new stylists Bronagh Willoughby and Megan Carson.

The theme of the evening was …
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Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche 1 year ago

Tributes paid following sad passing of Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche

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Majella O’Donnell’s mother, Marion Roche, has passed away.

Mrs Roche passed away surrounded by family at St Mary’s Nursing Home in Galway yesterday.

Majella’s husband Daniel shared a heartfelt tribute …
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Parents’ concerns after chocolate ‘left for children’ in Letterkenny park 1 year ago

Parents’ concerns after chocolate ‘left for children’ in Letterkenny park

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Extra protection measures are being sought for Letterkenny Town Park following an alleged incident at the weekend.

Claims of a man handing out chocolate to children have sparked fears among …
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Young artists create strong message in new Rathmullan mural 1 year ago

Young artists create strong message in new Rathmullan mural

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A stunning new mural designed by young people has been unveiled in Rathmullan.

The mural, called “Time’s Running Out”, was created entirely by volunteers, including contributions from young artists aged …
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Jennifer Doherty reaches new heights after Ireland’s 7 Summits challenge 1 year ago

Jennifer Doherty reaches new heights after Ireland’s 7 Summits challenge

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Buncrana woman Jennifer Doherty is moving mountains again after becoming the first blind person to conquer the Ireland 7 Summits Hiking Challenge.

Jennifer, who was born blind, climbed Ireland’s seven …
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Post-pandemic panic gives rise to Eve Belle’s first independent EP 1 year ago

Post-pandemic panic gives rise to Eve Belle’s first independent EP

Gweedore singer-songwriter Eve Belle is bouncing back with Sharp Relief, her first independent release since 2017.

The new EP, out on September 29th, is preceded by a new single, TV, …
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Giveaway: Win a skincare pamper set from Q+A! 1 year ago

Giveaway: Win a skincare pamper set from Q+A!

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Q+A, the new vegan cruelty free skincare brand, has landed on Irish shelves, and we are delighted to offer a lucky reader a set of goodies!

Q+A are a natural, …
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Sisters shave for a cause! 1 year ago

Sisters shave for a cause!

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It was hair today gone tomorrow for Fahan woman Tanya Burnett as she made an incredible act of solidarity with her sister who is undergoing cancer treatment.

Tanya braved the …
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#LoveDonegal day promoting Donegal to the world 1 year ago

#LoveDonegal day promoting Donegal to the world

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Donegal is already trending online in the first hours of #LoveDonegal day.

The annual campaign is back this Thursday to promote Donegal to millions across the …
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Sister’s quick actions saved Donegal woman from sepsis 1 year ago

Sister’s quick actions saved Donegal woman from sepsis

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As World Sepsis Day approaches a Donegal family is urging the public to know the signs of sepsis.

Moninne Bradley, from Killygordon in Co Donegal, was left fighting for her …
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Huge local support for Donegal doctor in pageant final 1 year ago

Huge local support for Donegal doctor in pageant final

Letterkenny University Hospital staff are cheering on their friend and colleague as she competes in the Miss/Mrs Africa UK competition.

Dineo Moiloa-Murphy, a native of South Africa, is taking to …
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Gallery: Sunshine and smiles at the Donegal Camino 1 year ago

Gallery: Sunshine and smiles at the Donegal Camino

The sun is smiling down on an incredible group of volunteers taking part in the third charity Donegal Camino this week.

I was delighted to get the chance to join …
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Watch: Popstar surprise for Donegal newlyweds is the icing on the cake! 1 year ago

Watch: Popstar surprise for Donegal newlyweds is the icing on the cake!

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A Donegal couple’s wedding reception turned into a party like no other when Boyzone star Keith Duffy made a surprise appearance!

Aisling Gallinagh from Ballybofey and Stephen Mc Glynn from …
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