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A young family who moved to Arranmore Island on a whim are looking forward to their first summer on the island with many exciting plans.

Sam McGowan, 30, and her …
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Danielle’s Stardustbelle blog has been nominated for three awards in the 2017 Irish Beauty Blog Awards.

She will be competing against Ireland’s biggest influencers in her categories – Best Design …
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The Lemon Tree has been under the spotlight ever since it opened in a new location at the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny. Tonight we will see the restaurant in centre …
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Donegal Methodist Minister Rev. Alison Gallagher made two great achievements when she completed the Walled City Marathon in Derry on Saturday.

Rev. Gallagher took on the marathon challenge to raise funds …
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“My nights are for overthinking, my mornings are for oversleeping”

It’s 3am.

You’re wide awake, just laying there in the stillness of night.

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McGlynn, a native of Offaly, who previously competed for Lifford AC, came home in the 10k event an impressive time of 33 minutes and 55 seconds.

Runners, joggers and walkers …
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Their test is the newly CE Marked Avisio FOXC1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) breast cancer test for basal-like breast cancer.

3N Diagnostics (IRL) has been set up to maintain a long-term presence …
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What are the best things about being a Mammy?

I know that I usually discuss the trials and troubles of parenthood.

Why is that?

Why do I (and other …
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The Irish Independent have named Donegal’s Murder Hole beach as their number one hidden beach in Ireland.

Near Downings on the Rosguill Peninsula, the Murder Hole is one of Donegal’s best …
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Lough Derg is a remote place of pilgrimage dedicated to Saint Patrick. Since the time of Saint Patrick, millions of people have come to Lough Derg for prayer and solitude. …
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Graham asked him to recreate a scene from a photoshoot where he suspends himself horizontally on a pole!

At the end he remarks on how he is relieved that …
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Nuala has retired after thirty years keeping the students happy and well fed.

Organised by Errigal College Principal, Mr Charlie Cannon, a surprise function was held on Wednesday.

Nuala was …
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Dylan asked Darren Duffy in Black’s XL in Letterkenny to think of the name of a football player.

Incredibly, Dylan was able to predict the number of letters in the …
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Seamus Coleman admitted to being “a little emotional” at the Civic Reception to award the Republic of Ireland captain Freedom of the County in Lifford.

Coleman was joined by his wife Rachel …
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The blogger, designer and boutique owner is no stranger to the fashion world, but this week she was disgusted by sizing standards in Primark.

Nicola, who blogs as Sequin Cinderella, …
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Aoife O’Connor (20) a student at Dublin City University, is leading a team of nine women in the race to remember her mother Maeve, whose one-year anniversary will be held …
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The Royal Irish Academy has welcomed two Donegal women as its newest members this month. Máire O’ Neill from Glenties and Eucharia Meehan from Mountcharles have joined the elite academy in …
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This Bank Holiday weekend could be the beginning of a holiday of a lifetime for a lucky lotto winner – and the chances are good if you’re a Donegal contestant …
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The DAA have accepted responsibility and have committed to covering the costs of the antique Haley Richardson fiddle which had been given to her by her late father, Prionsias.

Altan …
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Young girls of Donegal have said that girls aren’t praised, supported or encouraged enough when it comes to sports, but the importance of girls in sport must not be underestimated, …
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Sheral Hetherington, aged 44, has always been interested in keeping fit, but the challenge she is about to take on could be compared to a mid-life crisis.

On Friday June …
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The Donegal musician was travelling to the Shetland Islands when the 19th century Haley Richardson fiddle was taken from her by airport security for examination.

Extensive damage to the fiddle, …
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This week, I want to share my Top 5 at home beauty hacks! I’ve come across these again and again when out on my bridal beauty travels, and you’re guaranteed …
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Ahead of the State examinations, which begin next week, pharmacists are today offering advice on how to manage exam stress to prevent it having a negative impact on the health …
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A food alert has been issued for a batch of cocktail sausages over allergy concerns.

Quorn Foods is recalling a batch of its cocktail sausages. Due to a labelling error, …
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Ms Amy Callaghan who was selected to represent Donegal at this year’s 2017 Rose of Tralee Festival launched her two chosen charities Pieta House and Jigsaw by hosting a night …
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The global International Parents’ Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and the lifelong sacrifices they make …
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Me and My Business: My name is Patricia Treacy and I was born and reared in Stranorlar. I am the eldest of three children having one brother and one sister. …
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I was always one of those girls that dreamt of her wedding day. My first Barbie doll was the one with the white plastic wedding dress and I loved her. …
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Jack O’Donohue, from Dublin, plans to walk all 2,500kms of the Wild Atlantic Way in support of the Children’s Medical Research Foundation providing vital funds to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital …
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The CSO today released the list of the most popular Irish Babies’ Names for 2016, and for the first time in nine years, Jack has been knocked off the national top …
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The event kicks off at 11.30am in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where 26 schools are competing in six sections.

Woodland NS, hailed as the ‘Woodlands Wonder Women’ by their coach Michael O’ …
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Serena Gallagher from Pettigo in Donegal has recently received her one year certificate from the HSE Donegal Smoking Cessation Service for quitting smoking and she is delighted to be back …
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The event at Kee’s Hotel Stranorlar was another motivating meeting for local women, welcoming women from all walks of life who have an interest in business.

Boosting business brands was the …
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“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

In today’s article I will look at what strategies we can use to …
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Donegal is welcoming award-winning travel writer Zoë McIntyre and photographer Alecsandra Raluca Dragoi, from the prestigious National Geographic Traveller magazine this week.

Late last year, Donegal topped National Geographic Traveller’s …
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The singer shared memories of his mum Julia, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 94.

Speaking today on The Ryan Tubridy Show, Daniel remembered Julia’s fondness for …
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This is a question that I get quite frequently. When it comes to getting in shape and losing body fat, which is best, cardio or weights?

This 1st thing that …
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The next Donegal Women in Business Network coffee networking morning will be taking place in Kee’s Hotel & Leisure Club, Stranorlar.

On Tuesday May 30th at 10am, the diverse group will …
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CLG An Clochán Liath shared the picture this afternoon of the man who found the ball, holding a map with hearts representing where the football began and ended its journey across …
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Ryan Tubridy has appealed for children who would like to appear on this year’s Late Late Toy Show in December to apply now!

Although it’s still summer, Tubs has revealed …
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In a week in which our news feeds and minds were filled with tragedy, both at home and overseas, many of us are more emotional than usual.  Well, I certainly …
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Norah described him as “sophisticated”, and told host Ryan Tubridy how he said that he wanted to take her around the world.

She says she never discusses the abuse, but …
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Riversdale Country House in Carndonagh and Ocean Breeze in Donegal Town were finalists for B&B Ireland’s annual B&B of the Year award.

The top B&Bs were chosen due to their …
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Ladies, this question has been submitted by lovely reader, who runs her own small business from her kitchen table without a dedicated office…. What a great question, because, really it …
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Nikki, aged 25, embarked on the journey of a lifetime after graduating last year when she and a friend set off across the world. Here, she tells Donegal Woman about …
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The sunshine is making women all over Ireland break out the bronzer to pretend we haven’t been deprived of Vitamin D for the past year, so these new additions to …
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Ruby O’Reilly Duff (13), from Loreto Community School Milford, won a Special Merit Award in the competition.

Another Donegal winner, who also received a Special Merit Award at a ceremony …
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Many people from all across the northwest and beyond will be uniting for special reasons to take part in Relay For Life Donegal 2017.

The sixth annual fundraising, celebrating and …
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