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With girls visiting from Dublin, I left Letterkenny and made my way along the Wild Atlantic Way, this time, heading for Gweedore. I checked into a Bunbeg Guest House and …
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Summer Holidays are fast approaching…YAY!

And so the parenting forums are full of questions about the best places to holiday, the essentials list of packing for a family, tips and …
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The campaign which is now in its second year, will see participating salons donating the cost of a blow dry to Childline.

Each year, Childline receives 400,000 calls from children …
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May said that she might even write a book about her family as she has so many crazy stories about camping all over the globe with them.

She said that …
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In the stunning sunshine, over 120 cyclists departed from Moville Football Club at 9:30am and began their journey around Inishowen.

Many cyclists opted for the Inish 60 mile route, which …
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Sharon Clarke’s father passed away John Boyle 12 days after her wedding, which was held in the small chapel of the Donegal Hospice following a last-minute change of plan.

The …
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While her husband Prince Charles was trying his hand at hurling in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle, Camilla was engaging with locals and enjoying the day learning about the area.

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Dearbhla Kelly from Donegal Town has received the College Awareness Week award from Trinity College Dublin.

Dearbhla, an experienced career guidance counselor, was honoured for her work with Donegal County …
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The sunshine has us all in that summer mood, and hopefully, we’re all picking up a healthy glow safely! For those of you lucky olive toned skins, and even for …
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“I only heard the story myself in January from my granny” Aisling told Rachel White of Donegal Woman. The Finn Valley College student, currently in 2nd year, was surprised to say …
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A group of local women are set to amaze with Arabic dance moves at a special celebration in Derry on Friday, May 12th.

The Donegal dancers will be forming part …
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Busy people who are forever hunched over laptops, phones and tablets as they work are making a shockingly negativing impact on their brains – this was the message from Dr …
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This is one of those topics that can ignite fury in a stressed-out bride like no other! I must admit that it’s a real bugbear of mine too – how …
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The song Nancy Mulligan from Ed Sheeran’s new album Divide is known as a lively track to dance to, but one Letterkenny baby hears it as the perfect lullaby.

Baby …
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Donegal’s cancer patients will be relieved to get treatment close to home at the state-of-the-art North West Cancer Centre which was officially opened yesterday.

The opening was another day of …
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Does this make you want to get out and explore our Wild Atlantic Way? This uplifting new advert aims to do just that.

A breathtaking shot of Fanad Lighthouse …
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Weeks after it was first released, 13 Reasons Why is still the TV show on everyone’s lips.  The Netflix original production which is based on a book of the …
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The search is underway to find a young woman to represent the coolest place on the planet 2017 and be the face of Donegal at this year’s Miss Ireland final.

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The lead up to this series premier has been immense. With the cast and production team keeping us well up to date through Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook, we’re definitely waiting …
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This weekend I am so proud to be from Donegal. We have come together in our hundreds to take part in the Darkness Into Light walk throughout our county. Whether …
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The Donegal Donkey Sanctuary is facing closure if they cannot raise enough funds to look after and feed the 70 donkeys in their care.

The sanctuary, which is based in Raphoe, …
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Mocktails on arrival, James Bond style photographer snapping you on the red carpet, a funky new techno DJ Atlantica mixing it up on the decks, as well as Pinehill Dance Studio …
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Protein is a German word that is taken from the Greek word Proteios, meaning the first in.

There is no question about it; protein is the most important macronutrient in …
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The Ballyshannon native was among 24 finalists named for the prestigious business awards by EY, the Ernst & Young Global member firm. There are eight other entrepreneurs competing alongside Ramona for the award in …
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Castle Grove Country House Hotel is the idyllic venue for this retreat on Wednesday, May 10th, where Dr Julie Szabo of  North West Chiropractic will give a talk on Digital Dementia.

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He wrote “Dee and Junior are doing great everyone! Thank you for all the kind words, I am one proud and blessed Daddy.”

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Lice.

Dirty rotten little buggers.

How many of you are scratching your head already?

Even thinking about them has me ripping the skin off my scalp.  We got the …
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Mickey Joe’s Country Store in Umlagh, Carrigart sold the €6 million ticket, with the other lucky ticket being sold in Dublin.

The Lotto have been in touch with Mickey Joe’s …
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It’s beginning to feel like we’re getting closer to summer as temperatures are set to hit a sweet spot until Wednesday.

The mini-heatwave is set to last from today until …
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Although McGregor has yet to share the news of their new arrival, grandad Tony McGregor says that everyone is doing well, and that Conor and Dee are over the moon …
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He began peace walking in 1992 as a form of protest against nuclear weapons and to spread a message of peace and harmony.

He carries the World Citizen flag and …
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Hundreds of women brought their gal pals together for a fabulous Friday night out at Lough Eske Castle Hotel, a Solís Hotel & Spa. The hotel’s first ever Beauty Masterclass event …
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If you love interior design, chances are you love all the interiors and property TV shows, you pour over interior design magazines and if you are like us, you might …
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Over the Easter holidays, I had the pleasure of checking out the Backstage Bar and Grill at the Century Complex, Letterkenny.

A little too old to make use of …
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Ms O’Connor, the Chief Clinical Officer of Pieta House today highlighted the importance that Darkness Into Light holds in Donegal this year and why people should get up out of their …
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A mother has called for improved awareness of Lyme’s disease in the Irish health system after her daughter Dawn was diagnosed with the disease seven years after first becoming ill.

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We got an exclusive sneak peek at the new look Lemon Tree at the Courtyard Shopping Centre yesterday ahead of their grand opening today (Friday). The relocated eatery is just a …
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Finally, a burst of fabulous much needed sunshine to get us in the mood for Summer.  It’s a delight to see shorts, dresses and some very milky white legs, …
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“I first heard about the Student Enterprise Awards when I started Transition Year. It’s a competition for young people where they run their own business. Our teacher encouraged us to …
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The music group will be performing a series of 50-minute concerts in schools and community groups across Donegal from next Monday, May 8th.

RTÉ lyric fm will visit Donegal as part of their new stream …
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Today’s (Wednesday) temperatures are set to reach highs of 17 degrees and it will be another dry and cloud-free day.

The good weather is forecast to stay here until the …
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Joanne McKenna from Glenfinn has received global recognition for her achievements in completing the Software Tester Application programme run by Donegal ETB’s Training Centre in Ballyraine, Letterkenny.

Joanne has …
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Décor is a ‘Nice to have’ rather than a ‘Have to have’ (in my opinion!) There is no denying that draping and venue dressing can really make a difference to …
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Summer has finally arrived.  People are dusting down the barbeques, getting excited about holidays and are enjoying the better weather (fingers crossed).

The summer is fantastic but there might be …
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When we’re out and about exploring Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way there is usually a need for a pit-stop for coffee. Thankfully there has been a burst of cute mobile cafes …
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Nine-month-old Oisin Boyle from Glenties was the first special ‘King Bee’ from the county to be taken on the Children’s Ambulance Service. Little Oisin, who has a brain disorder, travelled …
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It is estimated that one in five women in Ireland will suffer from antenatal or post-natal depression. Post-natal depression can develop up to 12 months post delivery.

World Maternal Mental Health …
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The Ballyshannon singer-songwriter sings a beautiful version of ‘Coming Home’ to mark the much-anticipated homecoming of babies who spent their first weeks in hospital wards.

Pampers have launched their smallest nappy …
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Sarah Allan is a 21-year-old student of languages at NUI Galway. Last year she left her Donegal home to improve her languages on the continent through au pairing and Erasmus. …
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1. You aren’t in a caloric deficit. It doesn’t matter what you have heard, or what you have read, if you are not losing body fat, you are not in …
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