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How one businesswoman is revolutionising health therapies… with salt! 7 years ago

How one businesswoman is revolutionising health therapies… with salt!

Amanda Torrens, from Raphoe in Co. Donegal, is the woman behind an innovative and holistic treatment clinic launched in Letterkenny this year.

Along with her business partner Dr. Remo Schneider …
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The Coca Cola truck is coming: here’s where to get on board 7 years ago

The Coca Cola truck is coming: here’s where to get on board

The John Lewis ad is out, the lights are getting switched on soon, and now we have another magical event to make it feel like Christmas.

Holidays are coming and …
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WATCH: Adorable John Lewis Christmas ad captures hearts 7 years ago

WATCH: Adorable John Lewis Christmas ad captures hearts

This year viewers see the story of Joe and his imaginary friend, Moz The Monster. You’ll laugh, cry and get all the Christmassy feelings from this heart-warming ad.

The …
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Bbobs Hair Salon hold annual charity day on Sunday – it’s a cut above the rest! 7 years ago

Bbobs Hair Salon hold annual charity day on Sunday – it’s a cut above the rest!

By  •  Events, News

This Sunday, Brigde Laver-Diver and her staff will throw open the doors of BBobs Hair Salon for their popular annual charity day.

This will be the eleventh staging of the …
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Kind-hearted Killybegs family strengthen little boy’s wish to walk 7 years ago

Kind-hearted Killybegs family strengthen little boy’s wish to walk

By  •  News

The Leslie family of Killybegs have raised over €10,000 for the care of five-year-old Rory, who has cerebral palsy.

Bert and Anne Leslie have provided immeasurable comfort for Rory’s parents …
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Special workshop to remember little angels at Christmas 7 years ago

Special workshop to remember little angels at Christmas

By  •  News

All are welcome to the Feileacain support meeting on Friday, November 10th in the Radisson Blu Hotel Letterkenny. The event from 7.30pm – 9pm will be a special and safe meeting …
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Will it be next stop, Nashville for Grainne and Emma? 7 years ago

Will it be next stop, Nashville for Grainne and Emma?

Gráinne Gavigan from Ardara and Emma Ní Fhíoruisce from Gaoth Dobhair will be under the bright lights of the Opry Dhoire showcase.

You can catch their performances on Tuesday, November …
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Donegal businesswoman among Top 50 of the year 7 years ago

Donegal businesswoman among Top 50 of the year

By  •  Business

Creeslough native Sheila Friel was honoured as one of the pioneering business people of the city in a gala event in October.

The Managing Director of Imagine Media Productions is now …
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Ultan’s ultimate act of kindness 7 years ago

Ultan’s ultimate act of kindness

By  •  News

Ultan Blaney, an 11-year-old sixth class pupil at Scoil Mhuire in Milford will have his locks chopped for the first time in five years on Friday.

This heartwarming event will …
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All-girls’ school confirms plans to enroll boys 7 years ago

All-girls’ school confirms plans to enroll boys

By  •  News

Scoil Mhuire gan Smál will be a co-educational mixed school from next year onwards after recent consultations with parents and the school community.

Fr Eamonn Kelly today announced that next …
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Amber earns a hat-trick of soccer awards 7 years ago

Amber earns a hat-trick of soccer awards

By  •  Sport

Amber Barrett was the star of the Continental Tyres Women’s National League awards as she scooped the Player of the Year and Golden Boot honours.

Barrett, a …
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The Adventures of Daddyman Part 2: Nice to see you, to see you 7 years ago

The Adventures of Daddyman Part 2: Nice to see you, to see you

By  •  Life

Today we get to say hello to baby DM. It’s our first scan and it’s a trip into the unknown for us.

We’re going to tell our families after …
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Readers’ Choice: Where is Donegal’s best spa? 7 years ago

Readers’ Choice: Where is Donegal’s best spa?

By  •  Life

As the days grow darker we are looking for small comforts and a little pampering.

Donegal has an impressive selection of spas, treatment rooms and resorts to unwind and …
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Hotelier Mary T Sweeney reaches a pinnacle of success with Blue Book honour 7 years ago

Hotelier Mary T Sweeney reaches a pinnacle of success with Blue Book honour

Ireland’s Blue Book recognises the finest Irish country house hotels, historic manor houses, castles and restaurants.

Just three venues in Donegal are part of the association, while Castle Grove is …
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Are you feeling SAD? 7 years ago

Are you feeling SAD?

By  •  Health

“There once was a girl whose happiness was tied to the sun. As it rose, so did she, and her smile was like beams of light. As it set, so …
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Same-sex couple’s heartbreak over baby boy’s passport rights 7 years ago

Same-sex couple’s heartbreak over baby boy’s passport rights

By  •  News

Katie Gallagher from Gweedore and her British wife Holly Groombridge had a little boy together in August via IVF treatment, The Irish Sun reports.

Baby Griffin was born from one of …
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Winner Revealed: Have you won tickets for the Little Rascals Christmas event? 7 years ago

Winner Revealed: Have you won tickets for the Little Rascals Christmas event?

On December 9th and 10th, children will get a chance to meet Santa Claus and enjoy a wonderful time of festive activities.

Bookings are filling up fast! Congratulations to Grainne …
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Looking to lose weight? – Shed the sense of entitlement 7 years ago

Looking to lose weight? – Shed the sense of entitlement

By  •  Health

If there is one thing that I always recommend to a new client, whenever they come in for a consultation, it is the importance of food quality.

Food quality is …
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Let’s help a little girl find her precious bunny 7 years ago

Let’s help a little girl find her precious bunny

By  •  News

The small grey toy with pink details was lost a few weeks ago. It is believed it may be somewhere in Letterkenny, but the family do not have an exact …
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Ambitious Eilis aims to design success in the US 7 years ago

Ambitious Eilis aims to design success in the US

By  •  Business

The stunning landscape of Inishowen provides the inspiration for designer and illustrator Eilis Galbraith’s unique printed textiles which she will be showcasing during her trip to Boston Massachusetts this month.


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Daniel O’Donnell discovers surprising sovereign fan! 7 years ago

Daniel O’Donnell discovers surprising sovereign fan!

His wife Majella was surprised to learn that Daniel’s fan base also extends beyond the walls of the British Royal Family’s regal abodes!

In a letter to the I Newspaper, …
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College Corner: How to maintain a long distance relationship 7 years ago

College Corner: How to maintain a long distance relationship

By  •  Life

‘Distance makes the heart grow stronger’

 

I love every single aspect of college life, that sense of freedom, making new friends, learning about the subjects I love and most …
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Woman’s Words: Cathy’s heartache 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: Cathy’s heartache

By  •  News

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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How to deal with adult acne 7 years ago

How to deal with adult acne

By  •  Beauty

‘Adult Acne’ is the term used to describe the growing phenomenon of people in their late 20s, 30s and even 40’s and 50’s getting spots.

80% of those with …
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Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Virtual Real Friendships 7 years ago

Thoroughly Modern Mammy – Virtual Real Friendships

By  •  Mammy

After the initial business of arriving home with a new Baby, comes a quiet and calm, that can be lovely and much needed.

However, a few weeks or months, or …
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People named Rose and Jack will get a free pass to the Belfast Titanic Experience 7 years ago

People named Rose and Jack will get a free pass to the Belfast Titanic Experience

By  •  News

The Belfast Titanic Experience is giving free passes to Jacks and Roses to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the blockbuster ‘Titanic’ from 19th November – 19th December 2017!

The huge …
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Canada offers over 10,000 visas to Irish citizens 7 years ago

Canada offers over 10,000 visas to Irish citizens

By  •  News

The visas are open to Irish citizens between the ages of 18 and 35.

The visas on offer include the Working Holiday visa, the Young Professionals visa for those are …
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Free fun pack available to encourage children to speak Irish 7 years ago

Free fun pack available to encourage children to speak Irish

By  •  News

Government Chief Whip and Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Joe McHugh T.D., has announced that his Department is implementing a specific measure in …
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Events: Creativity and charity combine at La Maison 7 years ago

Events: Creativity and charity combine at La Maison

By  •  Interiors

The Interior Design Consultation Clinic by La Maison Interior Design on October 21st was a huge success and raised much-needed funds for local charity Cancer Care West.

The clinic was held in La Maison shop on …
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Donegal couple are in it for the long run after a marathon proposal 7 years ago

Donegal couple are in it for the long run after a marathon proposal

Gavin Ó Dónaill ran the Dublin City Marathon on October 29th – but it wasn’t the only challenge he had prepared for that day.

Gavin’s first marathon coincided with his …
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Catch this classic Christmas film at the most magical charity screening 7 years ago

Catch this classic Christmas film at the most magical charity screening

Donegal Woman columnists Emmet and Maria Rushe (aka Rushe Fitness and The S-Mum) have planned a wonderful event to support two Irish children’s charities.

The Polar Express, one of the …
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Be on the lookout for this phone scam sweeping Donegal 7 years ago

Be on the lookout for this phone scam sweeping Donegal

By  •  News

Donegal residents have told Donegal Daily that they have been plagued by these bogus calls over the past couple of days from countries such as Libya and Macedonia, with area …
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Chicago shows they love their ‘Daniel’ 7 years ago

Chicago shows they love their ‘Daniel’

Daniel has received the iBAM! Award for his lifelong contribution to Irish music and culture globally.

He was honoured at a gala awards night in Chicago on October 27th, where he was …
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High style to invade Inishowen at iCARE Fashion Show 7 years ago

High style to invade Inishowen at iCARE Fashion Show

The iCARE Charity Fashion Show 2017 for Autism takes place on Wednesday 22nd November in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, doors open at 7pm, show starting at 7:30pm.

Entering its …
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Got talent? Go get discovered at Donegal’s BGT auditions 7 years ago

Got talent? Go get discovered at Donegal’s BGT auditions

Britain’s Got Talent is back, with open Auditions for the next series of the show heading to Letterkenny.

Britain’s Got Talent scouts will be at Arena7 Entertainment Complex in Letterkenny …
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Teen chef Niamh McDermott stirs up stardom in TV debut 7 years ago

Teen chef Niamh McDermott stirs up stardom in TV debut

Celebrity chef Brian McDermott’s daughter Niamh took charge of the studio kitchen and proved she is every bit the foodie pro as her father.

The 15-year-old cooked up a delicious …
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Beyonce to star in Disney’s Lion King remake 7 years ago

Beyonce to star in Disney’s Lion King remake

Superstar singer Beyonce has been confirmed in a leading role in the live-action remake of The Lion King.

Queen Bey will lead the pack as Queen Nala, naturally.

The announcement …
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Starbucks unwrap clever colour-in Christmas cups 7 years ago

Starbucks unwrap clever colour-in Christmas cups

The unveiling of the Starbucks Christmas cup has become an annual event for coffee and Insta fans in recent years. We’re all eager to see what designs we’ll be showing …
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Bookings begin for ‘Little Rascals’ to see Santa 7 years ago

Bookings begin for ‘Little Rascals’ to see Santa

A special Santa experience is returning to Rossnakill this December and bookings have just begun today (Thursday).

On December 9th and 10th, children will get a chance to meet Santa …
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Watch: New HSE campaign casts light on dementia 7 years ago

Watch: New HSE campaign casts light on dementia

A new TV, radio and online advertising campaign to increase understanding and support for people living with dementia has been launched by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, as …
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WATCH: Donegal presenter’s spooky snapchat prank stuns viewers 7 years ago

WATCH: Donegal presenter’s spooky snapchat prank stuns viewers

Donegal presenter Caitlín Nic Aoidh was up to her old tricks again last night as she presented a special TG4 broadcast.

The Gortahork native has been with TG4 since 2014 and has …
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WATCH: The Frightful Fifty – Donegal’s top Halloween MUAs 7 years ago

WATCH: The Frightful Fifty – Donegal’s top Halloween MUAs

Donegal Woman ran a hauntingly good series this month to highlight the work of local makeup artists and feature a Frightful Five every day for the past 10 days.

Now, for …
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WATCH: 12-year-old son amazes with funny and sweet wedding speech 7 years ago

WATCH: 12-year-old son amazes with funny and sweet wedding speech

Stanley Jarman, aged 12, gave this stellar speech at his mum Melissa’s wedding to officially welcome his stepdad Iain Harris to the family.

Family and friends in the An Chuirt …
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Facing your Fear 7 years ago

Facing your Fear

By  •  Health

“Fear is nothing more than an obstacle that stands in the way of progress. In overcoming our fears we can move forward, stronger and wiser within ourselves.”


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The Frightful Five: Day Ten 7 years ago

The Frightful Five: Day Ten

The Frightful Five became a hugely successful series on Donegal Woman. We’d like to thank all artists who have sent in images. You packed our inboxes with some seriously gory …
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How McElhinneys help women find their perfect fit after surgery 7 years ago

How McElhinneys help women find their perfect fit after surgery

By  •  Life

Last week the McElhinneys Lingerie Department celebrated a special event with Majella O’Donnell for breast cancer awareness month.

Majella gave a talk charting her own breast cancer journey and the event …
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Learning the law of running a business 7 years ago

Learning the law of running a business

Donegal women are meeting this week to discuss the legal elements of enterprise with an expert advisor. All are welcome to attend the event in Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar on Wednesday 1st …
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Recipes: Four treats that won’t trick your diet 7 years ago

Recipes: Four treats that won’t trick your diet

By  •  Health

We are coming into the Halloween break.

It is one of the best times of the year and is great fun for children and adults alike.

People will be having …
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Al Porter reveals his favourite holiday destination – and it’s in Donegal! 7 years ago

Al Porter reveals his favourite holiday destination – and it’s in Donegal!

By  •  News

Comedian Al Porter has shared his fond childhood memories of attending the Gaeltacht on Arranmore Island, and says the island remains a special destination for himself and his partner.

Attending …
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Woman’s Words: An unfortunate family dinner 7 years ago

Woman’s Words: An unfortunate family dinner

By  •  News

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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