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Mary and Michael plan a merry event for their Christmas lights switch-on 7 years ago

Mary and Michael plan a merry event for their Christmas lights switch-on

The legendary Whoriskey Christmas lights display is set to draw hundreds of locals to an event that is now highly-anticipated every year.

Mary and Michael have turned their house into another …
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Dunfanaghy mother becomes Donegal’s Carer of the Year 7 years ago

Dunfanaghy mother becomes Donegal’s Carer of the Year

Kathleen McBride from Dunfanaghy was yesterday named as the Donegal Careplus Carer of the Year.

Kathleen cares for her son Martin, aged 20, who lives with Down Syndrome. She has …
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Business owners roll up sleeves to raise funds for brave Mikaela Breen 7 years ago

Business owners roll up sleeves to raise funds for brave Mikaela Breen

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Donegal Business Network hosted the ‘Bosses Wash for Cash’ event in Letterkenny on Saturday last to raise money for specialist treatment for the seven-year-old Convoy schoolgirl.

DBN Director Darren Donaghy …
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Talented trio tune up for Toy Show 7 years ago

Talented trio tune up for Toy Show

Made up of Siofra Mauerhofer, Aoife Breslin and Ellen Mc Groary, the Donegal Town-based band Revolutionary have been playing gigs for the past three years after being put together at …
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Jenny Pearson-Millar’s new journey into politics 7 years ago

Jenny Pearson-Millar’s new journey into politics

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Jennifer Pearson-Millar is about the begin a new adventure after being voted in as a Councillor of Lac-Supérieur, an idyllic ski resort in Quebec.

The St. Johnston native has called …
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Frances’ festive party celebrates a special 25th Anniversary 7 years ago

Frances’ festive party celebrates a special 25th Anniversary

Mourne Antiques and Amelia’s are hosting a Traditional Festive Evening in their stores on Main Street Letterkenny on Thursday 23rd November.

The event will be a fantastic opportunity for Frances …
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Letterkenny’s Christmas Switch-on plans are revealed… and they’re jolly good 7 years ago

Letterkenny’s Christmas Switch-on plans are revealed… and they’re jolly good

It’s all happening on the Main Street this Friday night from 5.30pm onwards, with many businesses getting in the spirit to give out refreshments and spread the cheer.

Friends …
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Events: Donegal women with high ambitions collaborate at business lunch 7 years ago

Events: Donegal women with high ambitions collaborate at business lunch

Ambitious local women were invited to gather for Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Week and learn from key speakers about scaling their business.

Donegal Bank of Ireland Business specialist Marjorie …
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Watch: Hilarious #ToyShowTalent challenge sweeps social media 7 years ago

Watch: Hilarious #ToyShowTalent challenge sweeps social media

RTÉ has announced that they are giving away two tickets to a very talented individual who can wow judges with their finest party piece.

The broadcaster is inviting adults to …
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The Adventures of Daddyman Part 3: Morning Sickness 7 years ago

The Adventures of Daddyman Part 3: Morning Sickness

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Ok daddies, some mammies-to-be get it and some don’t, but here’s the bit you need to know if you want to help and stay alive!

Your walking, loving, incubator is …
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WATCH: Hotelier Mary T Sweeney shares her extraordinary life story 7 years ago

WATCH: Hotelier Mary T Sweeney shares her extraordinary life story

The lady of Castle Grove Country House Hotel Mary T was the recipient of the highly coveted Hall of Fame Award at the Letterkenny Business Awards 2017.

Her life story …
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How to stop your skin drying out this winter 7 years ago

How to stop your skin drying out this winter

By  •  Beauty

Beautician Lorraine Quinn of Beauty at the Lodge Ballybofey shares steps to take to save your skin from the effects of harsh cold air. 

Winter is on its way, and …
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Donegal pipers’ incredible Moscow experience features in TV documentary 7 years ago

Donegal pipers’ incredible Moscow experience features in TV documentary

Raphoe sisters Chloe and Robyn Freen, along with Victoria Catterson from Castlederg, travelled to Moscow to perform at the Kremlin Military Tattoo – an unlikely adventure that arose from their …
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Deirdre McGlone inspires with victory at the IMAGE Businesswoman Of The Year Awards 7 years ago

Deirdre McGlone inspires with victory at the IMAGE Businesswoman Of The Year Awards

The leading Donegal businesswoman was announced as runner-up in the Entrepreneurship category of the high-profile awards.

The Businesswoman Of The Year Awards is Ireland’s most prestigious night to honour female …
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It’s a good week to be a Daniel O’Donnell fan 7 years ago

It’s a good week to be a Daniel O’Donnell fan

The Donegal singing star has just returned home to the hills after a series of shows in Branson, Missouri, with good news ahead of Christmas.

He has just announced that …
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The Top 5 ways hidden calories creep into your diet 7 years ago

The Top 5 ways hidden calories creep into your diet

By  •  Health

You can be doing everything right.

You can be training, eating healthy, drinking your water, following everything you are being told to do and yet, you may not be getting …
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Donegal teen redesigns history with Leaving Certificate gold medal 7 years ago

Donegal teen redesigns history with Leaving Certificate gold medal

Cait Ní Mhordha of Coláiste Ailigh has been presented with the ETTA Gold Medal as the student to achieve the highest mark in her Leaving Certificate Design and Communications in …
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How Eilish and her team made the McElhinneys magic happen 7 years ago

How Eilish and her team made the McElhinneys magic happen

A festive celebration brought families and friends out to Ballybofey on Sunday afternoon for the highly-anticipated unveiling of the Christmas windows.

The theme this year was revealed to be ‘The …
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Fancy starring in Lisa McHugh’s newest music video? 7 years ago

Fancy starring in Lisa McHugh’s newest music video?

Country star Lisa McHugh is looking for extras to take part in the filming of her new music video!

The filming will take place next Sunday, November 26th in Co. …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – A letter to a Mammy who stopped me in my tracks 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – A letter to a Mammy who stopped me in my tracks

By  •  Mammy

A letter to the Mammy I watched last week.

Last week, I found myself staring at you.

I couldn’t take my eyes off you.

You were dealing with your little …
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Miss Ireland Lauren is the pride of the country after reaching Miss World final 7 years ago

Miss Ireland Lauren is the pride of the country after reaching Miss World final

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Miss Ireland Lauren McDonagh was the pride of the country last night as she competed in the Miss World championships.

Lauren competed against dozens of top pageant winners from across …
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Woman’s Words: Feel Lighter Forever 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Feel Lighter Forever

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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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Woman faces huge phone bill after being targeted by scammers 7 years ago

Woman faces huge phone bill after being targeted by scammers

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A Letterkenny woman has been horrified to discover she has fallen victim to a bogus call after receiving a phone bill of more than €150.

The woman was targeted by …
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Al Porter taking time off Today FM show following sexual misconduct allegations 7 years ago

Al Porter taking time off Today FM show following sexual misconduct allegations

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A large number of unsubstantiated sexual misconduct allegations have been made against comedian Al Porter in the past 24 hours.

According to The Times, it has been alleged that 24-year-old …
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One week until deadline for Electoral Register 7 years ago

One week until deadline for Electoral Register

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Being registered to vote means that you can participate in deciding who represents you at local government level, national government level and European government level.

If you have not yet …
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Unique birthday party to remember the life of a much-loved friend 7 years ago

Unique birthday party to remember the life of a much-loved friend

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A unique party in Letterkenny on November 24th will celebrate the life of a beautiful and cherished local woman who died nine years ago.

Jessica O’Toole died at the age …
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Review: There’s a lot to like about Lusso Tan
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Review: There’s a lot to like about Lusso Tan

Have you heard of Lusso Tan yet? It’s the tanning launch of the year that is creating excitement ahead of party season. Created by three Belfast sisters and spa owners …
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Sweet treats for sale in aid of a great cause this Sunday 7 years ago

Sweet treats for sale in aid of a great cause this Sunday

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A very sweet sale will take place this Sunday in Annagry!

The talented kids from Rolling Pins and Threads will sell their delicious home-baked goods at 11:45am this Sunday at Annagry …
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Kids’ favourite ‘Frozen’ stars are set for a special Donegal screening 7 years ago

Kids’ favourite ‘Frozen’ stars are set for a special Donegal screening

Olaf, Elsa and Anna are travelling all the way from Arendelle to Donegal this month for a special family event at Eclipse Cinemas Lifford/Strabane.

The famous cast of Disney’s Frozen will …
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Super-sized Prosecco bottles arrive in Aldi stores 7 years ago

Super-sized Prosecco bottles arrive in Aldi stores

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This enormous bottle holds three litres of extra dry Italian Prosecco – four times the size of your average bottle.

Popping this may need to be a group effort, considering …
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The Radisson Blu are hosting some spectacular sparkling celebrations for Christmas 7 years ago

The Radisson Blu are hosting some spectacular sparkling celebrations for Christmas

The popular hotel in the heart of Letterkenny is hosting four fabulous party nights to ensure you make it a very merry Christmas.

XMAS PARTY NIGHTS – DECEMBER 8TH, 9TH, …
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You’re invited: Local businesswomen are hosting a fun festive fair 7 years ago

You’re invited: Local businesswomen are hosting a fun festive fair

This Saturday November 18th the BASE Enterprise Centre in Stranorlar will become a seasonal shopping wonderland as the Donegal Women in Business Network set up a wide variety of beautiful …
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The most wonderful Christmasfest is coming to Letterkenny 7 years ago

The most wonderful Christmasfest is coming to Letterkenny

It’s about time that Letterkenny had its own Christmas market, and this year our festive wishes are coming true.

For two days only, a sparkling celebration of over 40 food …
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Grandfather’s war stories inspire local historian to write book 7 years ago

Grandfather’s war stories inspire local historian to write book

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‘Laggan Lads’ will be launched  by local historian Hilary Roulston on Friday 17 November at 7.30pm in Donegal County Museum, High Road, Letterkenny.

“Laggan Lads” is a collection of stories …
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Doherty family’s twinning tale to get TV fame 7 years ago

Doherty family’s twinning tale to get TV fame

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Parents Seamus and Elizabeth Doherty’s twin babies Sienna and Travis were born this year on October 17th – the exact date that their girls Samera and Tameka were born in …
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Magheroarty Women’s Group raise over €800 for Majella’s Cups Against Cancer appeal 7 years ago

Magheroarty Women’s Group raise over €800 for Majella’s Cups Against Cancer appeal

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Mná Phort Mhaise, Magheroarty Women’s group based in the heart of the Gaeltacht, presented Majella O Donnell with a cheque for €827 today at Ionad Mhachaire Rabhartaigh in aid ‘Cups …
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Empowered Donegal mammies begin a new life chapter 7 years ago

Empowered Donegal mammies begin a new life chapter

Every Donegal mammy has a personal CV of incredible skills she often doesn’t realise – she is a multi-tasker, a chef, a dietitian, an accountant, a doctor, a counsellor, a …
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A Donegal woman’s extreme expeditions for Blue Planet II 7 years ago

A Donegal woman’s extreme expeditions for Blue Planet II

The Blue Planet II documentaries have been wowing viewers this season with incredible imagery and educational stories. But did you know a woman with Donegal roots was behind some of …
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RTÉ are seeking brides-to-be to take part in ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ 7 years ago

RTÉ are seeking brides-to-be to take part in ‘Say Yes to the Dress’

RTÉ producers have started their search for brides-to-be to take part in the second series of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’.

Presented by Ireland’s most famous wedding planner, Peter Kelly …
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Novelty car wash to drive support for little Mikaela’s surgery 7 years ago

Novelty car wash to drive support for little Mikaela’s surgery

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Donegal business leaders will get their hands dirty this weekend to help fund a life-changing operation for Mikaela Breen.

Donegal Business Network will host the ‘Bosses Wash for Cash’ event …
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Radiant Martina gets mammy’s approval to say YES to the dress 7 years ago

Radiant Martina gets mammy’s approval to say YES to the dress

The 39-year-old Ramelton native appeared on the popular reality series tonight and was joined in the famous dressing room by her mum Ann, her daughter Amy and Brighdin Carr, who will …
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You might spot a familiar face on tonight’s ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ 7 years ago

You might spot a familiar face on tonight’s ‘Say Yes to the Dress’

Viewers will be tuning in across the country to see Martina Patterson from Ramelton, who is making plans to marry her fiance John Coll in August 2018. Martina has called …
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Schoolgirl’s moving poem captures impact of the Donegal Floods 7 years ago

Schoolgirl’s moving poem captures impact of the Donegal Floods

By  •  News

The devastating floods of August 22nd affected thousands of people across Donegal in many ways.The physical damage was assessed and counted up, but the emotional impact of the natural disaster …
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Monday Motivation: How to find your best time to exercise 7 years ago

Monday Motivation: How to find your best time to exercise

By  •  Health

When it comes to exercise, there can be a few myths surrounding the ‘right’ time to train.

  • Some do it ‘fasted’,1st thing in the morning in order to burn …
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Sandra’s secrets for managing success 7 years ago

Sandra’s secrets for managing success

Saturday was a special day of celebration for Sandra Devenney as she took the title of Retail Excellence Ireland Manager of the Year 2018. While this was a huge personal …
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Bublé is on the way! 7 years ago

Bublé is on the way!

The undisputed ‘King of Cool’ is set to perform in Croke Park on Saturday July 7th in a fully-seated concert.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 17th at 9am at Ticketmaster.ie and all …
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Woman’s Words: Speed Dating 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Speed Dating

By  •  Life

This week Moville writer Sharon Thompson shares another tale exploring the life of local people.

Sharon first introduced us to Arthur, the 68-year-old gentleman who is looking for love and …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – a substitute for the Bacon! 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – a substitute for the Bacon!

By  •  Mammy

Mammies.

I have had a genius idea.

My Princess LOVES Peppa Pork.  She loves that fat little pink Piggy to the point that it is becoming quite the obsession.  Peppa, …
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Style Study – Arlene Gill 7 years ago

Style Study – Arlene Gill

Fashion blogger Arlene Gill set up girlyinspcorner just this summer and has already amassed a large following.

The stylish mum of three has always had an interest in fashion and has been documenting …
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Events: Indulgence Laser & Beauty launch exclusive skin solutions 7 years ago

Events: Indulgence Laser & Beauty launch exclusive skin solutions

A fabulous party at the Indulgence salon celebrated the introduction of Dibi Milano to Donegal on Thursday 9th November.

Salon owner Seema Mehta was delighted to exclusively bring the brand to …
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