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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!

By  •  Life

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

By  •  Health

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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Donegal author delves into housing issues in hopeful picture book 1 year ago

Donegal author delves into housing issues in hopeful picture book

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Donegal-based author Isla McGuckin is set to launch a brand-new picturebook, April’s Garden, which explores life for children in temporary housing.

The children’s book has been described as a sensitively-told …
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Amazing Margaret’s half-marathon run raises €1,650 for MS supports 1 year ago

Amazing Margaret’s half-marathon run raises €1,650 for MS supports

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Letterkenny runner Margaret Coyle has once again demonstrated her passion for charity by completing the Donegal Half Marathon in aid of the Donegal branch of MS Ireland.

Margaret crossed the …
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Experiencing the Ultimate Hair Repair with Patrick Gildea Hairdressing 1 year ago

Experiencing the Ultimate Hair Repair with Patrick Gildea Hairdressing

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It’s been a brilliant August for the team Patrick Gildea Hairdressing!

The Letterkenny salon is celebrating being crowned Best Salon in Ulster 2023 in the RSVP Magazine Awards. Talented …
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Opulent Comforts: How to turn your bedroom into a luxurious cosy hideaway 1 year ago

Opulent Comforts: How to turn your bedroom into a luxurious cosy hideaway

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As the last remnants of summer bid us adieu and the golden hues of autumn start adorning the trees, it’s time to transform our homes into warm sanctuaries against …
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Donegal duo’s wild idea blooms into beautiful book 1 year ago

Donegal duo’s wild idea blooms into beautiful book

By  •  Life

Two creative entrepreneurs from Ramelton have teamed up to create a book about friendship with nature.

Wild Things, by Laura Buchanan and Hannah Gallagher, celebrates the plants that grow in …
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Tanya’s head shave to support brave sister’s cancer battle 1 year ago

Tanya’s head shave to support brave sister’s cancer battle

Fahan woman Tanya Burnett has been inspired to brave the shave this September in solidarity with her sister’s cancer battle.

Lisa Gallagher from Letterkenny was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier …
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Donegal adventures ahead in new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee 1 year ago

Donegal adventures ahead in new series from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee

Adventures in Donegal will feature in a brand new comedy series from the writer and creator of Derry Girls, Lisa McGee.

The new comedy thriller, How To Get To Heaven …
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Buncrana woman bringing ‘solomates’ together to build friendships 1 year ago

Buncrana woman bringing ‘solomates’ together to build friendships

By  •  Life

Andrea McDaid is on a mission to ensure the people of Donegal are not lonely with her new social group ‘Solomates’.

Based in Buncrana, she planted the seed of thought …
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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing scoops Best Salon and Best Colourist in Ulster titles! 1 year ago

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing scoops Best Salon and Best Colourist in Ulster titles!

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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing has been awarded “The Best Hair Salon in Ulster 2023” by Ireland’s leading Celebrity Magazine RSVP.

Along with the title of Best Salon in Ulster, talented team …
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TikTok star Eric Roberts surprises wife with the ultimate wedding gift! 1 year ago

TikTok star Eric Roberts surprises wife with the ultimate wedding gift!

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Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts sure knows how to arrange a show-stopping wedding surprise!

The Downings man tied the knot with his beautiful bride Niamh Emmett from Letterkenny on Monday.


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‘Shooting star’ Amy amazes at the Rose of Tralee 1 year ago

‘Shooting star’ Amy amazes at the Rose of Tralee

Letterkenny’s Amy Gillen did both London and Donegal proud at the Rose of Tralee opening night last night.

The award-winning flautist and music teacher, who is the London Rose, was …
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Letterkenny’s Amy Gillen set for big moment on Rose of Tralee stage tonight 1 year ago

Letterkenny’s Amy Gillen set for big moment on Rose of Tralee stage tonight

By  •  Life

London Rose Amy Gillen, native to Donegal, will take to the stage tonight for the 2023 International Rose of Tralee festival.

Born in Letterkenny to Billy and Aisling Gillen, Amy …
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‘Always in my heart’ – Geraldine Mullan honours her beloved family on third anniversary 1 year ago

‘Always in my heart’ – Geraldine Mullan honours her beloved family on third anniversary

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Geraldine Mullan has called on families to ‘cherish every moment’ as she spoke of the grief of losing her beloved husband, son and daughter three years ago.

Today marks three …
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Derry Girls Experience hits visitor milestone in just one month 1 year ago

Derry Girls Experience hits visitor milestone in just one month

By  •  Life

The Tower Museum exhibition celebrating Lisa McGee’s hit TV Series Derry Girls has reached a significant visitor milestone just one month after it opened to the public.

The Maguire family …
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Mary O’Neill set to make her mark with woman-led karate club 1 year ago

Mary O’Neill set to make her mark with woman-led karate club

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Mary Lynn O’Neill is hoping to make history on Friday as she opens the first woman-run martial arts club in Donegal.

Mary, who is originally from Coolboy, began training in …
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Hollywood stars enjoy summer adventures in Donegal 1 year ago

Hollywood stars enjoy summer adventures in Donegal

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US Actors Zoey Deutch and Jimmy Tatro surprised their Irish followers this week when they took a trip to some of Donegal’s most scenic locations.

Deutch, …
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Heather from the hills helps Donegal woman win Best Dressed at Sligo Races 1 year ago

Heather from the hills helps Donegal woman win Best Dressed at Sligo Races

Creative Bruckless woman Ingrid Proberkaite was crowned the Best Dressed at Ladies’ Day at the Sligo Races this week.

Ingrid plucked the inspiration for her outfit from the countryside – …
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The Shandon Spa to host clinics by renowned aesthetics Professor 1 year ago

The Shandon Spa to host clinics by renowned aesthetics Professor

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The Shandon Hotel and Spa in Portnablagh is preparing to welcome a leading anti-ageing and wellness expert for monthly clinics.

Professor Syed Haq will be offering a full …
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Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host Wedding Fayre of the Year! 1 year ago

Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa to host Wedding Fayre of the Year!

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Very exciting times are ahead for the 4* Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa in Inishowen, Co.Donegal.

Their upcoming Wedding Fayre on Sunday 27th August 2023 from 1-4pm is arguably …
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Letterkenny’s inaugural Pride Festival set to make history 1 year ago

Letterkenny’s inaugural Pride Festival set to make history

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Rainbow flags have been popping up around Letterkenny as the town prepares for its first Pride parade and festival.

Saturday 19th August will see a series of colourful events taking …
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HER Outdoors Week invites Donegal women to enjoy the great outdoors 1 year ago

HER Outdoors Week invites Donegal women to enjoy the great outdoors

Fourteen events have been organised at eight locations across the county by Donegal Sports Partnership as part of HER Outdoors Week which takes place from Monday, August 14th to Sunday, …
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Get ready to paint the town at Kym’s Kolour Fun Run! 1 year ago

Get ready to paint the town at Kym’s Kolour Fun Run!

Ballybofey will be brightened by a rainbow of colour this Sunday as Kym’s Kolour Fun Run makes a welcome return.

The fundraiser is back and bigger than ever this year, …
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Dubai Mary Adele Morgan crowned Mary from Dungloe 2023 1 year ago

Dubai Mary Adele Morgan crowned Mary from Dungloe 2023

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The first ever Dubai Mary, Adele Morgan, was last night announced as the new Mary from Dungloe by compere Daniel O’Donnell.

Originally from Glasgow, she is a teacher …
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