8 years ago
The New Year’s decision that saved Olivia Bradley
Olivia, a Donegal woman from the Crossroads, has just completed a jog from Dublin to Donegal. She made this 16-day journey to mark one of the toughest roads she has …
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8 years ago
How about a Saturday stretch-out at this Pilates Reformathon?
JT Physiotherapy in Letterkenny are holding a Reformathon on Saturday June 10th.
On this special day, all Reformer classes and Physiotherapy appointments at the clinic will be held in aid of the No Barriers …
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8 years ago
A Bank Holiday challenge to remember creative mum Maeve
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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8 years ago
Man says goodbye to wife to go on ‘A Bit of a Walk’
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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8 years ago
Are you ready to relay?
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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8 years ago
Abu Dhabi Rose to spread magic of Donegal charity
The Victoria Thompson Memorial Fund and Scholarship are delighted to announce that Abu Dhabi Rose Niamh Kelly, from Co Clare, is going to represent their charity, when she travels to …
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8 years ago
Look Good, Do Good: Get ‘blown away’ for Childline at these local salons
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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8 years ago
Donegal women sparkle and shimmy for World Belly Dance Day
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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8 years ago
New BUMBLEance comes to the rescue for first Donegal baby
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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8 years ago
Dancer Megan plans country night in memory of her wonderful aunt Winnie
Winne McCauley was a much-loved Donegal woman who passed away before Christmas 2016. Through her life, she had a great impact on two communities in Ray, Falcarragh and Aranmore island, …
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8 years ago
Be one of the 1,000 to make a difference at the Womens Mini-Marathon
This is your chance to join a merry troupe of 1,000 ladies taking part in the One in 1,000 campaign ̶ see www.onein1000.ie.
The mini-marathon takes place over a 10K …
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8 years ago
Burtonport siblings take to the skies to raise funds for homeless charity
The siblings are originally from Burtonport, with Ossian now being based in Letterkenny and Rhiannon working in support services in Dublin.
Speaking to Donegal Woman, Rhiannon explained; “I decided to …
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8 years ago
Hop over to Arranmore this weekend for a special Easter event
The annual Arranmore Walk of Remembrance takes place this Saturday. Here, organiser Elaine Boyle tells the story of the walk and what to expect from this year’s special event:
Well …
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8 years ago
Will you be a Superhero for Special Olympics Ireland?
This year’s theme is ‘Currently Seeking Superheroes’ with the goal of recruiting volunteers to help on the day and inspiring the wider community to give what they can.
Special Olympics …
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8 years ago
Walk through the woods as dawn breaks for Darkness Into Light 2017
Pieta House’s annual Darkness Into Light (DIL) annual fundraising and awareness event is set to take place this year on May 6th 2017. This year, there will have roughly 150 …
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8 years ago
Top chefs clash in charity cook-off
The live celebrity chef cook-off in Redcastle Oceanfront Hotel takes place this 27th April at 8pm.
Guests will arrive to a glass of bubbly, overlooking Lough Foyle and watch the masters …
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8 years ago
North West 10K to fundraise for Rape Crisis Centre and Friends of Abbey Village
The organizing committee is asking runners and walkers to register online now at www.northwest10k.com for the charity event, which takes place on Sunday the 30th of April.
The two benefiting …
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8 years ago
Pictures: Rundonegal Women’s 5K brings pink power to the Finn Valley
The RunDonegal Women’s 5K aimed to raise vital funds for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund was established in honour of Glencolmcille …
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8 years ago
Sweet success! Cupcake Fantasy Fashion show raises €6,000 for charity
The Cup Cake Fantasy Charity Fashion Show in Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel on Sunday March 5th was a colourful mixture of style and sweetness as guests enjoyed baked delights …
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8 years ago
Amazing Alana gave it her all to help Haiti
St Patrick’s Day was the defining day for Buncrana native Alana Mc Conalogue as she got into the ring to show her strength in a white collar boxing match. Alana is …
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8 years ago
Who’s that girl? Sarah Kennedy is unrecognisable in 70s shoot in Ardara
Donegal model Sarah Kennedy and Belfast native Jake Woods were styled up as 70s rockers for a shoot ahead of the Homage Charity Fashion Show. The Rock n Roll themed …
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8 years ago
Life-changing scholarships awarded in memory of magical baby Victoria
Comedian Tommy Tiernan presented two NUI Galway nursing students studying the new Masters in Children’s Palliative and Complex Care with the scholarships which will impact many young lives.
The event …
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8 years ago
Neven Maguire brings entertaining food demo to Donegal
The chef will be giving an expert cookery demonstration at Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey on March 16th, 2017. He will be sharing some of his top mouth-watering recipes and revealing some …
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8 years ago
Michael Murphy wants us all to help grant wishes
Make-A-Wish Ireland made six lifetime memories for sick children and their families in Donegal last year. They need just 25 local volunteers on 31st March to continue this work.
Twenty-five …
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8 years ago
Small community makes big €7,000 charity donation
Four causes will benefit from the €7,000+ funds raised by the island community on February 18th. Up to 200 locals enjoyed an unforgettable night of music and games in Early’s …
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8 years ago
Sweetness and style at the Cup Cake Fantasy charity fashion show
More than 300 guests enjoyed evening tea while admiring the latest SS17 collections from Topher Lily, McElhinneys, Zuba, Magee of Donegal, Stella Boutique, The Irish House, Get That Trend, Peters …
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8 years ago
Alana prepares for battle in Bahrain
The Fitness and Nutrition Consultant who is from Dunree, near Buncrana, is currently training to be fighting fit for a white collar match on St. Patrick’s Day to raise money …
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8 years ago
Donegal student honoured for inspirational volunteer work
Aoife Gillespie has been chosen for her outstanding acts of volunteerism and the positive contribution she makes in her local community.
Aoife is a sixth year student at St Columba’s College, …
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8 years ago
Donegal beauty therapists wanted to help cancer patients feel better
The Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) programme is a fun volunteering opportunity for people in the beauty industry. Volunteers host pamper workshops for women to improve the wellbeing and self-confidence of women …
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8 years ago
How about pancakes topped with some goodwill?
The Happy Camper Cafe at Cooneys in Letterkenny are hosting a special Pancake Tuesday event in aid of iCAN Ireland. iCAN is a volunteer and parent lead network who help …
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8 years ago
“If you’re not feeling right, go and get checked out”
The 2017 Rundonegal Women’s 5k takes place on the 2nd April at 11am at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar.
This year, the 5K will raise funds for the charity …
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8 years ago
PJs at school? Donegal woman Teresa Heeney says it’s okay for one day!
National Pyjama Day 2017 takes place in creches and preschools nationwide on Friday 3rd March.
Teresa Heeney from Ballybofey, the CEO of Early Childhood Ireland, has thanked the 50,000 children …
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8 years ago
Roisin sets big goals as she builds up for the big 5-0
She is marking a special birthday year in her life by taking on a huge personal goal and a challenge to help others. This October, Roisin will be travelling to …
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8 years ago
It’s going to be raining Donegal women!
The Swilly Group team are taking to the skies on April 1st for a thrilling Tandem Sky Dive from 13,000ft.
The nine women in the team are Tracy McVeigh, Demi McVeigh, …
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8 years ago
Celebrating the international work of Sister Angela
Sister Angela Brennan marked her 60th Jubilee in the Main Chapel at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, 10 Pinesbridge Road, Ossining, New York on Sunday February 12th.
She is one of …
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8 years ago
Mothers of Arranmore host a big event to say a ‘wee thank you’
This event on Saturday February 18th is an exciting highlight on the calendar of a group of Arranmore women and is a big talking point among the islanders. Live music, …
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8 years ago
The cutest canine couples are looking for forever homes
The charity is making a very specific and very touching request by looking to give four pairs of Golden Retrievers a forever home.
The middle-aged dogs cannot be separated from their …
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8 years ago
Relay for Life gains global attention
As the countdown continues to this year’s Donegal Relay for Life its impact on a global scale can be gauged by the confirmation that a group from the United States …
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8 years ago
BUMBLEance day for ‘Brave little sunshine’ Órán
Xperia Hair & Beauty in Glencar Letterkenny are holding a fundraising weekend on Friday 10th – Saturday 11th February in memory of a brave Donegal boy.
Little Órán Nibbs (7) from Trentagh …
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8 years ago
Big plans and hopes to honour the wishes of Brid Carr
Women of Donegal will be out in force running and walking the RunDonegal Women’s 5K this April to support a local charity for women.
The annual event will be held …
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8 years ago
Patrick Lee makes his community proud
Patrick Lee McGinley from Termon organised a sponsored head shave, raffle and coffee morning in aid of the Irish Kidney Association last December. Patrick Lee, who is 11 years old, …
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8 years ago
Kind knitters called on to make baby blankets
Volunteers are invited to share an hour together in the Clonmany Day Centre and help knit small squares to be turned into blankets.
These blankets will be donated to ‘fish and chip’ …
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8 years ago
How can you reach Rome without spending a penny?
A trip to Rome sounds like a delightful holiday, but not if you haven’t got a penny to spend on the journey…
Two teams of Donegal students from Dublin City …
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8 years ago
How would you like to Kiss Goodbye to MS?
Multiple Sclerosis Ireland is calling on supporters in County Donegal to Kiss Goodbye to MS from January 17th until February 14th and to help raise funds for MS research and …
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8 years ago
The three women behind Donegal’s newest shops
Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Letterkenny have welcomed three NCBI charity shops to raise funds to support the 2,000 people with sight loss in Donegal.
All shops offer quality second-hand clothes, books and …
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8 years ago
Nappies needed for local appeal in aid of children in Belarus
The Vesnova children’s orphanage in Belarus cares for almost 200 children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Every year, Ms Doherty collects nappies, children’s clothes, toiletries and vital medications to improve the …
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8 years ago
Donegal people were ‘frightfully’ generous to Temple Street
2016 was the most successful year ever for the annual Trick or Treat for Temple Street fundraiser, proudly supported by MiWadi, which sees spooktacular Halloween parties held the length and …
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8 years ago
‘It’s easier to listen to an ad than to hear you have cancer’
The Irish Cancer Society’s ad campaign for 2017 comes with a shocking message that has been a big talking point for the last week. That was their intention and they …
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8 years ago
Kind-hearted wedding party give hope to the homeless
Jessica Gallagher and Rory McLaughlin will always remember their wedding as a fun-filled day when they gave back to others who are less fortunate.
The couple, with the encouragement of …
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8 years ago
Delighted donkeys become selfie stars – but they need your help
Nuala Frahling, from Germany, is currently living in Belfast and was visiting a Donegal friend this New Year when they decided to visit the sanctuary. Nuala was spending time with …
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