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Network members have arranged workshops to share their expertise and help others boost their business with key skills in communication and e-commerce.

Everyone is welcome to the free events and non-members …
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Nikki was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer at sixteen and by twenty six, had two hip replacements. Nikki is one of less than ten people worldwide to …
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Mini-Me is going through a phase of bad-eating. She’d happily live on pancakes and yoghurt at the minute. I’m blaming the summer holidays and the general lack of routine, but …
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The hugely successful Donegal Woman’s Words creative series returns with another tale from Moville writer Sharon Thompson.

This series will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.

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This Wild Atlantic Woman’s new album ‘Full Circle… Rotha an tSaoil’ hit shelves this year to an incredible response. Local and national radio stations such as Midwest Radio, Midlands Radio, …
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Clare Gallagher has been something of a guardian angel for animals in Donegal ever since she moved here four years ago.

The London-native who now lives in Rathmullan has dedicated …
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We here in Donegal are blessed with expanses of clean sandy shores with breathtaking sea views. We all have a favourite destination and our readers were eager to highlight their favourite …
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Castle Grove last week held their Summer Strawberry Festival, but what no one was expecting was the unveiling of their very own gin, made with their own strawberries. The event …
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A satirical Cork-based agony aunt has revealed what many women around Ireland are thinking – Donegal mens’ accents are seriously seductive.

Ask Audrey, the spoof problem page of the Irish …
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Tourism Ireland has created a new online film showcasing some of our grand estates and glorious gardens, taking viewers on a tour of Ireland’s more ‘glamorous’ side, which features Glenveagh Castle in Co. Donegal.

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Aoife McDonnell and Yvonne McMonagle were part of the side which landed a second Ulster title in three years for the county last weekend.

The duo will be joined by …
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Letterkenny woman Sarah McFadden has been well known in the local fashion scene through the years and is now bringing her knowledge online through DaintyAva.com.

Sarah McFadden recently established DaintyAva.com …
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Did you know today was a designated day for smooching? National Kissing Day is observed every year on July 6th, and could give some people a bit of encouragement to …
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Waterford Whispers are well known for taking a swipe at Irish life and current affairs. A story this week brings up the worrying waiting times at the North West Breast Centre …
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This year marks the 25th anniversary since the release of catchy country anthem Achy Breaky Heart by Cyrus. The iconic song became his signature track and helped bring him to …
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Lyndsy Bustard Melly is the founder of Stylish Sparkles, a newly-launched online accessories store. 

She runs her business from Ardara in Co. Donegal. Lyndsy has a keen eye for adding …
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While playing at the Donegal Town Summer Festival, Ballybofey boxing legend Jason Quigley joined the band for a tune and belted out the classic.

Jason says; “Unreal to share …
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The fourteen students, three of whom achieved a first class honours degree, will graduate in October.

The course is delivered in a joint partnership with Letterkenny Institute of Technology, and …
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The first festival of its kind was organised by locals to remember Donegal woman Maeve O’Connor and to raise funds for Donegal Hospice.

The inaugural Maevefest was a day-long summer party …
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So, we are bang in the middle of Wedding Seasons and you’re stressing about getting your outfit, organising a pressie for the happy couple and booking to get your hair …
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Maura Porter was knocked down on the way home from mass at 5.45pm on December 30, 2014.

Her daughter, son and husband had to wait with her for 50 minutes …
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“Take pride in how far you have come & have faith in how far you can go”.

Sometimes it can be difficult to judge how well we’re doing …
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A special lunch was held at the Thomas Prior Hall in Dublin to celebrate some of the most remarkable women in Ireland, with two local mothers in attendance.

Rosemary Doherty …
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Donegal-based employment and learning organisation People 1st have launched  WISE – Women’s Integration, Skills & Employment –, a 3-year project funded by the European Social Fund which is designed to promote social …
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Michelle McNern and Peter Wyatt from Donegal, Joseph and Brigid Gallagher from Letterkenny and Laura and Martina Ryan from Moville were among the 28 happy winners of the National Lottery Winning Streak …
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This is a 2-part article this week.

This one will focus on popular training myths and my other article over on Donegal Daily will focus on popular nutrition myths.

I’m …
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The first Supermac’s in Donegal is set to open in Donegal Town later this year.

Supermac’s is Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing indigenous fast food restaurant group with more than 100 …
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The Cloughaneely native will present Féilte on TG4 which celebrates talented musicians from Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, including two in Donegal.

Caitlín begins the show this week (6th July, 8.30pm) in her …
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Earlier this year, the Government vowed to end by July the use of hotels and B&Bs as long-term accommodation for homeless families.

Saturday last marked the start of July and …
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Donegal 4-11 Monaghan 0-15

Geraldine McLaughlin (pictured above by Geraldine Diver) played a skipper’s role with 2-6, while her sidekick Yvonne McMonagle was also in superbly creative form. Roisin Friel’s goal set Donegal …
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Carndonagh lightweight Clarke and Illies Golden Gloves featherweight McDaid are competing in Bulgaria.

Clarke competes in the youth competition at 57kgs with McDaid in the junior ranks at 54kgs.

Clarke …
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The programme is reading-based and free of charge, and children will be given their very own Summer Stars Reading Card to track their progress.

Children are invited to register for …
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Crossan has turned her season around in some style in the last week.

Having had a frustrating time at the recent Schools’ Championships, Crossan is back on form again.

Last …
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Summer.

It’s here.  And with summer, comes school holidays: when routine goes out the window, the fridge seems to have permanent bums waggling out of it, and we find ourselves …
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MS is a disease which impacts the electrical messages the central nervous system sends to various parts of the body, causing varying degrees of axonal damage.

Paul’s wife Julie explains …
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He has deferred the plan and asked for the HSE to submit an “enhanced plan” to him that does not negatively affect women who are already coping with cancer.

As …
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Donegal Woman’s Words will showcase works of literature on Sundays for readers to enjoy.

It’s a chance to take a quiet moment out and enjoy a story, poem or another …
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Full-time employees averaged out at earning €45,611 in 2016 (an increase of 1.2% on 2015), while part-time workers earned €16,597 (an increase of 1.6%).

Since the economic downturn, average annual earnings …
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The audition process for this exciting production begins on Saturday 15th July.

These auditions will be for the 3 principal roles of Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden & Cosmo Brown.

There …
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On Monday, June 26th, Quiney from the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, travelled to a luxurious castle hotel to greet guests at the wedding of Meath-based couple Maegan Wallace and Brian Connolly.

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As it stands currently, women are supplied with a breast prosthesis and are provided with two surgical bras. Moreover, if she has a medical card she is entitled to two …
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Máire was one of just thirty-three people from across the North of Ireland who earned the right to wear the insignia, graduating at a formal ceremony in Belfast’s historic Harbour …
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Every eczema and psoriasis sufferer will have an arsenal of lotions and potions that they have tried and tested in a bid to soothe their sore skin, with a few …
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Donegal has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (we may be biased) and it’s something we love to celebrate.

The county has countless hidden hideaways along the Wild …
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The HSE has urged parents to ensure children are vaccinated before any summer travel, as a number of countries have reported measles outbreaks.  It is also important that older children …
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Margaret and Molly cooked a dish of mussels in the competition final which were sourced directly from Mulroy Bay, accompanied by homemade brown bread.

They competed against six other schools …
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The 83 page report was compiled from the views of 100 Irish citizens including Chairperson, Ms. Justice Mary Laffoy.

These findings will inform the basis of the future abortion referendum …
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Donegal Castle, Glebe House and Gallery and Newmills Corn and Flax Mills are all opening their doors to young visitors for free.

UPDATE: Glenveagh National Park has been removed from …
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Summertime! BBQ’s, weddings, long walks on the beach, and getting those feet out! We all love the thoughts of laying in the summer warmth, but what if you haven’t the …
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Both sides lost just one game in what was a superb four days of action on the UL campus.

Shannon Cunningham and Caoimhe Heron scored the Donegal Under-14s’ goals in …
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