We’ve all heard of killer looks but very few people would be willing to die to look good. Some beauty products of the past injured, blinded and enfeebled people, other products literally killed the wearer. Thankfully things have moved on and the quest to make the most of our faces is considerably safer. From crocodile […]
CHANNEL HOPPER: Did we need another Italian travel show?
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CLIVE MYRIE’S ITALIAN ROADTRIP BBC2, Nightly, 6.30PM Black Ops BBC1, Friday, 9.30 pm Andrew: The Problem Prince Channel 4, Monday, 9.00 pm Ridley VM More, Sunday, 9.00 pm As much as I like a decent travel show, and as much as I love Italy – because who wouldn’t? – we might be in danger of […]
Stunning scenes off the Donegal coast feature in new RTÉ series
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DONEGAL’s coast is set to feature in a documentary which explores the iconic creatures and marine life of the North Atlantic. Donegal will feature in episode one of ‘North Atlantic – The Dark Ocean’ which begins on Sunday May 14 at 6.30pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Underwater photographer and filmmaker Ken O’Sullivan documented […]
National Famine Commemoration Exhibition to be held in Milford
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MILFORD Community Library is hosting an exhibition presented by the Polish Embassy in Dublin as part of the National Famine Commemoration Community Engagement Programme. The exhibition explores the fascinating life and achievements of one of the great humanitarians of the nineteenth century, whose contributions to Irish Famine relief have yet to be widely known and […]
FLAIR APPARENT with Taryn De Vere: Bar soap versus liquid
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In the last few years liquid soaps have taken over the hygiene market and you can now buy soap themed around everything from Barbie to Bubblegum. But the liquid soap craze is exacting a huge cost on the environment. Advertisement The plastic packaging of the dispenser and lid cause higher manufacturing and transport […]
Improve your strength, balance and flexibility with Ashtanga Yoga
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FANCY improving your strength, balance and flexibility? Then why not sign up for Traditional Ashtanga Yoga. Situated at Pinehill Studios, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, a beginners and intermediate class is set to begin on May 8, at 6 pm. The class, which is set to take place every Monday for four weeks, costs €6 per class. […]
PARENTING with LOUISE FLANAGAN: Easter traditions at home
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“Mammy, which do you love more, Christmas or Easter?” For me, the answer would be Christmas, hands down, but it made me realise how significant Easter is for a child if they’d even think to ask the question. For the past few weeks at school, they’ve been flat out producing Easter arts and crafts, by […]
Best ever sweet and sour
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In terms of Chinese takeaways, sweet and sour chicken (or pork) is always up there in the nation’s top ten. Chow mein almost always makes the list too, as well as crispy duck pancakes, beef and broccoli and fried rice. Then there are the relative newcomers to the scene like dim sum and Kung Pao […]
Delicious Donegal Lamb Recipes for Easter
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IN need of some inspiration for dinner this weekend? These delicious Recipes by Chris Molloy of Lemon Tree Restaurant has you covered! Advertisement As always, people are advised to support our local Donegal farmers, butchers and restaurants!
Spring into summer with the Voice of Older People Project at the Congress Resource Centre
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THE Staff at the Congress Resource Centre, Pearse Road, Letterkenny will be providing free training courses during April, May and June 2023. These courses may be of interest to older people; they are delivered free and are funded by grant aid from the Community Foundation of Ireland as part of the Voice of Older People […]