Donegal LIFE's Festive Edition magazine hits the shelves in local shops

Welcome to Donegal LIFE's Festive Edition!

We’re excited to present our bumper winter edition of Donegal LIFE magazine, with a fresh new look and all the inspiration you need for the festive season. This issue is filled with vibrant designs, stories that entertain and inform, and plenty of seasonal flair to help you celebrate in style.

Inside, you’ll find everything from heartwarming winter recipes to Christmas-inspired cocktails and thoughtful gift guides. We’ve also lined up some fantastic interviews. Cosy up with a hot chocolate or mulled wine and enjoy Niamh Sherwin-Barry sharing her Christmas tips, and learn about Noel Cunningham’s insights on the etiquette of the season.

Plus, we cast a local eye on festive event highlights happening across Donegal to make this your perfect guide for Christmas. 

READ NEXT: In pictures: Eighteen Donegal apprentices graduate at ceremony in Claremorris

Thank you for your continued support—be sure to pick up your copy from Thursday, October 24, this week at your nearest newsagent! See a list of outlets selling our LIFE magazine below:

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