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Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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Donegal designers among top finalists in Irish Made Awards 5 years ago

Donegal designers among top finalists in Irish Made Awards

Three designers from Donegal have been named as finalists in the Irish Made Awards – the annual competition highlighting the best creative businesses and makers across the country.

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Drama resumes for Donegal actors in Ros na Run 5 years ago

Drama resumes for Donegal actors in Ros na Run

After a shocking season finale, Donegal actresses Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh and Máirín De Buitléir are back to the fore of one of the biggest storylines of TG4’s Ros na Run.

Season …
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Over 300 women ‘nipping’ down to a secret beach this Friday 5 years ago

Over 300 women ‘nipping’ down to a secret beach this Friday

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Over 300 women are expected to brave the waters of a secret Inishowen beach this Friday night in aid of three cancer charities.

The location is being kept under wraps, …
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Samara is our very own bake-off queen! 5 years ago

Samara is our very own bake-off queen!

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Samara Ward from Inver is hoping for a slice of success as she bakes her way to the National Brown Bread Baking Competition final this month.

The Donegal woman qualified to the …
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Up Donegal! Chloe Kennedy wins fans in Rose of Tralee appearance 5 years ago

Up Donegal! Chloe Kennedy wins fans in Rose of Tralee appearance

Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy has impressed viewers after her positive and funny interview in Tralee tonight.

The 20-year-old Psychology student started her appearance on a high note, with a big …
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Donegal Rose set for the stage this Tuesday 5 years ago

Donegal Rose set for the stage this Tuesday

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Donegal Rose Chloe Kennedy will have her moment to shine on stage in the Rose of Tralee finale this Tuesday night.

The running order has listed Chloe as one of …
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A Taste of Donegal Food Festival to tickle your tastebuds this weekend 5 years ago

A Taste of Donegal Food Festival to tickle your tastebuds this weekend

The tents are up, the exhibitors are on their way and the chefs are stocking up on ingredients -it’s almost time for the launch of A Taste of Donegal Food …
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Derry Girls jerseys are out now, and we’re pure lurred about them 5 years ago

Derry Girls jerseys are out now, and we’re pure lurred about them

A new range of GAA jerseys has been launched to celebrate the legen-derry show that is Derry Girls.

Proudly created by O’Neills, the jerseys feature some of our favourite characters …
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33 million people caught the buzz of #LoveDonegal Day 5 years ago

33 million people caught the buzz of #LoveDonegal Day

Twitter was abuzz with all things Donegal on Wednesday 14th of August as the #LoveDonegal day campaign reached worldwide audiences.

People from home and abroad embraced the trend and flooded …
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Full line-up announced for Donegal Women in Business Network Conference 5 years ago

Full line-up announced for Donegal Women in Business Network Conference

The Donegal Women in Business Network has unveiled the full line-up of speakers and panellists for their 20th anniversary conference this October 1st.

Taking place in Lough Eske Castle, this …
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Anna Gallagher sets great goals as Miss Letterkenny 2019 5 years ago

Anna Gallagher sets great goals as Miss Letterkenny 2019

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Letterkenny Gaels stalwart Anna Gallagher has never done anything like a pageant before, but she’s starting to enjoy this way of life.

As Miss Letterkenny, Anna will be representing her …
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Events: J’Style’s fabulous fashion fundraiser 5 years ago

Events: J’Style’s fabulous fashion fundraiser

Letterkenny fashionista Jae Sook Lee brought her super style influence to the Radisson Blu Hotel on Saturday for a fabulous ladies night out.

Jae, who runs the J’Style blog, was …
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Businesswomen urged to take advantage of ACORNS programme 5 years ago

Businesswomen urged to take advantage of ACORNS programme

Female entrepreneurs in Donegal are being invited to join the latest cycle of ACORNS for business support.

There has been an increase in early-stage female entrepreneurs in Ireland over the …
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Donegal woman’s pup chasing the Nose of Tralee title 5 years ago

Donegal woman’s pup chasing the Nose of Tralee title

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A lovable pup from Malin Town is competing ‘fur’ the top prize in this year’s Nose of Tralee contest.

Murphy, a one year old Jack Russell cross, was chosen as …
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Ann Marie Bourke elected Mayor of Killybegs 5 years ago

Ann Marie Bourke elected Mayor of Killybegs

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There’s a new Mayor in town in Killybegs, and it’s well-known community worker Ann Marie Bourke.

Ann Marie was successfully elected to the honorary role at last weekend’s Killybegs Summer …
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‘Good mental health is about finding your own happy place’ 5 years ago

‘Good mental health is about finding your own happy place’

Naomi Molloy, 23, was crowned Miss Kildare this year as she lives and works in Celbridge.

But her Donegal ties remain strong and she is focusing on both counties with …
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Events: A sweet Saturday at Miss Donegal’s charity tea party 5 years ago

Events: A sweet Saturday at Miss Donegal’s charity tea party

A warm welcome and a sweet treat awaited everyone who arrived at The Cove Lodge B&B in Donegal Town for the event this Saturday afternoon.

The fundraiser was organised in …
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Jack from Love Island hoping to reunite Donegal woman with her passport 5 years ago

Jack from Love Island hoping to reunite Donegal woman with her passport

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Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham is calling on the internet to help him find a young Donegal woman so he can reunite her with her passport.

The reality star …
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Stunning sunflower field is a blooming great day out 5 years ago

Stunning sunflower field is a blooming great day out

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A field of radiant flowers is in full bloom in Ardstraw, Co Tyrone this month.

The bright yellow sea has become quite the attraction for young and old travelling …
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‘I want to make the most of this whole year as Miss Donegal’ 5 years ago

‘I want to make the most of this whole year as Miss Donegal’

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Holly Mc Crea applied for the Miss Donegal role just one hour before the application deadline.

And she can thank her lucky stars that she did it in time!

The …
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Kids are getting their own mini Donegal Food Festival this year 5 years ago

Kids are getting their own mini Donegal Food Festival this year

Children will have their own fun foodie space when the popular Food Festival returns to the Donegal Town Pier from 23rd-25th August.

A full programme has been revealed for the …
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Events: ‘Mind Yourself’ puts women’s wellness centre stage 5 years ago

Events: ‘Mind Yourself’ puts women’s wellness centre stage

The Mount Errigal Hotel in Letterkenny became a hub of inspiration, sharing and fun last night as over 130 women gathered for the ‘Mind Yourself’ charity wellness event.

Mental health, …
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New York’s Roisin Maher is crowned Mary from Dungloe 2019 5 years ago

New York’s Roisin Maher is crowned Mary from Dungloe 2019

Roisin, a Construction Project Manager, laid the foundations for a victory by showcasing her building skills onstage at tonight’s Crowning Cabaret.

The 27-year-old treated host Daniel O’Donnell to a demonstration …
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Singing star Ciara (13) through to Irish Junior Eurovision finals 5 years ago

Singing star Ciara (13) through to Irish Junior Eurovision finals

Thirteen-year-old Ciara McShane from Inver has been selected for the televised heats final of Ireland’s Junior Eurovision.

Ciara, who is a client of Karen Gorman Casting Agency, was chosen following …
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Fourteen Marys, One Crown: Who will be the 2019 Mary from Dungloe? 5 years ago

Fourteen Marys, One Crown: Who will be the 2019 Mary from Dungloe?

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It’s that time of year again – when Dungloe becomes an exciting hub of activity for the Mary from Dungloe Festival.

This year’s festival has had a makeover and become …
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Donegal Rapeseed Oil charity cookbook raises €6,000 for three worthy causes 5 years ago

Donegal Rapeseed Oil charity cookbook raises €6,000 for three worthy causes

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A charity cookbook by Donegal Rapeseed Oil has raised €6,000 for three charities with local links.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Good and New Cancer Bus and Shalom Conflict Center …
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Hundreds of brave Donegal women to ‘strip and dip’ for breast cancer! 5 years ago

Hundreds of brave Donegal women to ‘strip and dip’ for breast cancer!

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Plans for a topless swim by Donegal women as part of a cancer fundraiser have caught the imagination with more than 200 brave souls already signed up.

The swim, which …
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Events: A Taste of Donegal 2019 to be the best yet! 5 years ago

Events: A Taste of Donegal 2019 to be the best yet!

Some brand new extras have been announced for A Taste of Donegal Food Festival 2019, which will take over the Donegal Town Pier in just one month’s time.

Taking place …
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It’s a nice day for a… green wedding! 5 years ago

It’s a nice day for a… green wedding!

Laura Cavanagh and Colin Vaughan are not only a couple, but they are business partners with a passion for the environment.

The latest launch from their software development company Glitterbug
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Donegal Women in Business Network launch 20th anniversary conference 5 years ago

Donegal Women in Business Network launch 20th anniversary conference

It has been a busy year for Donegal Women in Business Network celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Going strong since 1999, this celebratory year for the Network has been one of …
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Style Study – with makeup artist Charlene Green 5 years ago

Style Study – with makeup artist Charlene Green

Charlene Green is a Makeup Artist ( Bridal Specialist) based in Buncrana. She has been creating makeup looks for the past 8/9 years and loves every minute of it.

You …
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Dearbhla builds on Miss Universe Donegal role to inspire women in construction 5 years ago

Dearbhla builds on Miss Universe Donegal role to inspire women in construction

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Kerrykeel woman Dearbhla Walsh has gained a new platform to inspire after being selected as a Top 30 finalist in Miss Universe Ireland 2019.

As the only Donegal representative in …
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Valerie Moody gives a voice to people with M.E. 5 years ago

Valerie Moody gives a voice to people with M.E.

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Valerie Moody from St Johnston is bedridden with severe M.E. (commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), but she dedicates herself to raising awareness of the disease and campaigning for local …
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‘If this event helps just one person then it’s job done’ 5 years ago

‘If this event helps just one person then it’s job done’

A local Letterkenny woman has organised an enjoyable and education evening out for everyone to focus on wellbeing this August.

The ‘Mind Yourself – Women’s Wellness’ event will be held …
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Couples and maternal mental health counsellor to join Inishowen Tea & Toast meet-up 5 years ago

Couples and maternal mental health counsellor to join Inishowen Tea & Toast meet-up

The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

Mothers of every …
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Earagail Arts Festival – Fun for all the family 5 years ago

Earagail Arts Festival – Fun for all the family

This year’s Earagail Arts Festival, 10th July to 28th July, will feature a number of exciting free events for the whole family to enjoy all along the most northern part …
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Events: Networking is a walk in the park for Donegal Women in Business 5 years ago

Events: Networking is a walk in the park for Donegal Women in Business

The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the Donegal Women in Business Network’s final event of the summer.

On a warm and sunny evening, members of the network headed …
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All round to Gall Mc’s! 5 years ago

All round to Gall Mc’s!

‘Live your best life’ is the motto that local couple Paddy and Shelley share with their customers at Gall Mc’s.

As the owners of the Hatter Tea Room and Express, …
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Donegal Women in Business are off on a summer stroll this Thursday 5 years ago

Donegal Women in Business are off on a summer stroll this Thursday

The forecast is looking great for a summer stroll this Thursday 4th July, as local women in business prepare for a great ‘Walk and Talk‘ meet-up in the Twin Towns.


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New app launched to support domestic violence victims 5 years ago

New app launched to support domestic violence victims

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A new app has been launched to help victims of domestic violence record evidence against their abusers.

The BrightSky app is free to download and can support male and female …
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Inspirational teacher and her dog embarking on 145km walk for Alzheimer’s 5 years ago

Inspirational teacher and her dog embarking on 145km walk for Alzheimer’s

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Donegal teacher Elaine McConnell has been inspired by her late uncle to take on a mighty adventure this week with her beloved pooch Lucy.

St. Johnston’s Elaine McConnell will be pushing …
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Marvellous Marguerite flying high with workwear fashion award 5 years ago

Marvellous Marguerite flying high with workwear fashion award

A Donegal fashion student has proven that her creativity is anything but ‘plane’ after being highly commended in the prestigious Professional Clothing Awards.

Marguerite Cowburn from Bruckless redesigned the Aer …
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Over 1,770 women facing ‘distressing’ wait to see gynaecologist in Letterkenny 5 years ago

Over 1,770 women facing ‘distressing’ wait to see gynaecologist in Letterkenny

New figures have revealed that 1,773 women are waiting to see a gynaecologist at Letterkenny University Hospital.

The number of women waiting for a gynaecological outpatient appointment nationally is now almost 30,000 (29,152).


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Letterkenny fashionista hosting charity ladies night out 5 years ago

Letterkenny fashionista hosting charity ladies night out

Local style icon J’Style is hosting a fashion night out in Letterkenny this August in aid of Donegal Down Syndrome.

This fun and fabulous event will be held in the …
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Save Liveline, Save Lives: Inishowen women bring campaign to Dáil 5 years ago

Save Liveline, Save Lives: Inishowen women bring campaign to Dáil

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A petition has been handed into the Minister for Children today calling for vital funding to save the domestic abuse service, Lifeline Inishowen.

A group of representatives travelled to Dublin …
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Cathal Doherty and team crowned Wedding Videographer of the Year 5 years ago

Cathal Doherty and team crowned Wedding Videographer of the Year

Cathal Doherty Video Productions from Donegal has scooped the national title of Wedding Videographer of the Year 2019.

With more than two decades of experience, Cathal Doherty has left many …
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€10,000 raised for Letterkenny Hospital in memory of St. Johnston mum 5 years ago

€10,000 raised for Letterkenny Hospital in memory of St. Johnston mum

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The family of the late Kathleen Lynch have raised a wonderful €10,000 to benefit the patients of the Letterkenny Oncology Ward.

The money was raised at a charity dance last month, …
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Series of local fundraisers planned in aid of Sonya Hamilton 5 years ago

Series of local fundraisers planned in aid of Sonya Hamilton

The ‘Sonya’s Struggle’ campaign was launched last week to raise money for Sonya Hamilton McCloskey, a mother of five who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

More than €42,000 has been …
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Isabella adds glamour to farming at Bellaville 5 years ago

Isabella adds glamour to farming at Bellaville

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A bright pink van and neon pink hair makes Isabella Ward stand out from the crowd in the local farming scene.

The Scottish native is loving life in Gortahork, where …
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Donegal mum Sonya ‘overwhelmed’ by support in cancer battle 5 years ago

Donegal mum Sonya ‘overwhelmed’ by support in cancer battle

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Hundreds of people have rushed to donate money to Sonya Hamilton Mc Closkey, a 35-year-old mum of five who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Since Wednesday, the GoFundMe fundraiser has …
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