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The Fanad woman’s cover of the Nashville showstopper, Sanctuary, peaked at number one this week.

Soaring past Taylor Swift and Johnny Cash, Kelli says that she is overwhelmed by the …
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An open day at Ards Forest Park will see the entrance barrier lifted to welcome visitors for a charity fundraiser.

The 1,200 acre woodland located 5km north of Creeslough normally has …
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LIDL stores planning to cut prices on bottles of fizz by half this Christmas, which means one bottle is just €3.99.

There’s a lot of buzz about this offer since …
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Ahead of their big Christmas rush, Santa has decided to give Rudolph some rest – and has turned to the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, from DMG Motors in Donegal Town, to …
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McElhinneys of Ballybofey have launched a new Personal Styling service for customers to get an extra-personal and tailored shopping experience.

Two experienced stylists – Breid McDaid (Clothing) and AnnMarie Carolan …
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Scoil Mhuire Buncrana are excited about the holidays, to say the least, after the release of their Christmas Lip Dub this week. 

Staff and students of the secondary school have built …
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Donegal dental nurse Eileen McGlinchey has donated over €1,000 to Donegal Hospice.

Earlier this year, Eileen launched an innovative fundraiser in aid of the local charity.

She came up with …
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The Cadbury Christmas Parade is making a very special appearance in Donegal Town on Sunday 17th December from 5pm.

The parade is one of the highlights of this year’s Cadvent …
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The table quiz will be held in Arena7 Letterkenny on Thursday 14th December in aid of local father Michael McGrath who is battling bowel cancer. Emmet and Maria Rushe (Rushe …
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Oireachtas Committee members yesterday voted 14 to six in favour of a full repeal of the amendment. The cross-party committee also voted on recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly ahead of the …
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Bricks 4 Kidz is a new project which has arrived in Donegal to let children learn, build and play – with workshops and camps launching just in time to tackle …
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Members of the network gathered in the festive wonderland of the Letterkenny hotel to reflect on the year and look ahead to an even more prosperous future.

The DWIBN has …
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The Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution has recommended a straight repeal of the amendment regarding abortion laws.

The 14-6 vote in favour of a ‘repeal simpliciter’ (repeal without any …
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Convoy schoolgirl Mikaela was born prematurely and was diagnosed with spina bifida.

Her parents, Sinéad and Chris, didn’t know if she would ever walk.

But bubbly Mikaela, who attends Scoil …
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The Letterkenny Babies Facebook forum for local parents have raised a massive €2540 for two local charities – Ballaghderg Special Needs Pre-School and Mobilize for Mikaela, who will each receive €1270.

The Letterkenny …
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One Donegal mammy was overcome with happy tears when her daughter came home from America much earlier than planned – and the video is one that’s sure to make you …
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It is officially December and that can only mean one thing; Christmas party season has officially arrived.

With the upcoming festivities and with Christmas being only a few weeks away, it …
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Hi all, apologies it has been a while since I have written a post. November and early December is very college student’s nightmare with endless assignments, exams and presentations.  But …
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Ramelton woman Denise Blake, a regular contributor to Sunday Miscellany on RTE Radio 1, has been selected again this year to join the Christmas special Miscellany.

She will be taking to …
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Whether your name is common or unusual (or so you may think), there is a fun new app launched today to search through all Irish baby names over the past …
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Organisers of the Christmas Tree Festival and Live Nativity in Glacknadrummond Methodist Church feared the worst when snowy conditions last weekend threatened their event.

However, come Sunday evening, the sun …
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Instead of sitting bored over the festive season or flicking through the TV why not switch off and explore some quiet reading material? To get us all Christmasy I thought …
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Christmas.

I LOVE it! I love everything about it. I love the sparkle, the sounds, the smells, the smiles.  I love the kindness. I love how it brings out the …
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A warm coat is a staple, especially in Ireland where the winter is usually less than tropical.

There’s no better investment than a practical, sophisticated coat and you’re always guaranteed …
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This year, Irwin Expert Electrical, Letterkenny and Buncrana have made sure that you get the best deals on the biggest brands in the entire North West on a large range …
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Decorating your home for Christmas is the ultimate way to kick start your festive cheer, but it can be a bit daunting or overwhelming to know where to start. Here …
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Last week we published our top picks of special treats to spoil your mum with this Christmas – but what about dad?

Dads are usually happy enough with a pair …
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A woman in Manchester shared photos of a ‘concerning’ event where the Primark Home candle burnt down to a level where it started to create large flames. She quickly blew it …
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Donegal/Derry band Flair performed a Christmas classic at a craft fair in Derry this week and recorded the performance to share with fans.

They call it their ‘wee version’ of Have …
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Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, you’re bound to enjoy this new song and video release.

Today sees the launch of ‘Star Wars in Donegal’ a hilarious take …
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A big beauty event was held on Thursday to celebrate the store becoming the county’s exclusive stockist, with special guests and makeup demos running throughout the afternoon.

LOLA brand manager …
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Maria Ní Bhaoill finished up her work with RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Wednesday after more than 44 years.

She has made history as the longest-serving …
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A Ramelton-based initiative is offering free Christmas dinners with all the trimmings for people in the local area, which will be delivered to the door on Christmas Day.

‘An Extra …
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Arranmore resident Winnie McCauley passed away before Christmas last year following a battle with cancer. She was 56 years old and a highly-regarded mum of two.

Winnie had always wanted …
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Donegal, Mayo, and Leitrim are at the highest risk of snow, with the north-west expected to bear the brunt of Storm Caroline.

Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow snow-ice …
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Oakfield Park in Raphoe has been transformed into a winter wonderland again to make way for the Santa Express – one of the biggest Christmas events in Donegal.

Elves, …
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With Christmas getting closer, many of us will feel a mixture of excitement and worry. However, for those of you who live with social anxiety, Christmas can be a very …
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A traditional shopping day has begun at McElhinneys of Ballybofey, bringing 12 hours of seasonal offers to the store and plenty of treats for shoppers too.

Between 10am and 10pm today …
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The hugely popular Letterkenny Babies Facebook group are inviting their many followers and friends to celebrate the Christmas season with good cheer and goodwill.

There’s a wonderful mix of activities …
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A new exhibition by Letterkenny artist Fiona Higgins casts a new light on the magnificent scenery of Co Donegal.

In her series of paintings, the Batik artist evokes …
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Angela Kilgallen has received many warm tributes from colleagues and customers for her many years of work in two Donegal branches.

Originally from Skreen, Co Sligo Angela began her journey …
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I had an interesting conversation this morning with a member of my Rushe Fitness classes.

They had been at the cinema and had refrained from having the usual fare of …
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Young and old tucked into complimentary pancakes on Saturday 2nd December at a coffee morning in memory of baby Lily Hannigan.

The event was organised by local mother Heather Boyd …
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This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Each Sunday this series will showcase works of literature written by local women for readers …
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I watched The Apprentice this week and was reminded of this piece from last year.

Turns out that one year on, not only is Mini-Me still the same, but Princess …
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You’ve probably heard about the new-age Lash Lifting sweeping the beauty industry. It’s the hottest Lash treatment in the celebrity world, with beauty bloggers agreeing that it’s the best treatment ever!

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When she discovered she would be appearing on the show last week, her house was packed full of relatives and close friends after she had put on a spread to …
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A few weeks ago, Donegal Woman columnists, Maria Rushe (The S-Mum) and her husband Emmet (of Rushe Fitness) decided to run a Christmas fundraiser.

The Jack and Jill Foundation and …
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Seamus and Elizabeth Doherty’s Christmas came early as Irwin Expert Electrical and TDA Repairs sent them two rather large packages!

The Moville family welcomed their second set of twins on …
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The Off The Street Christmas food festival takes place in the town for two days only this weekend. Over 40 food and craft stalls have been set up inside a …
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