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Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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TV stardom in store for these Stranorlar siblings! 5 years ago

TV stardom in store for these Stranorlar siblings!

Three young actors from Donegal have been selected from a nationwide search to be stars of a new TV series.

Dylan, Kate and Emily Mc Menamin found out last …
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Brilliant Bernie awarded for dedication to senior care 5 years ago

Brilliant Bernie awarded for dedication to senior care

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Bernie McHugh, from Ardara, was selected as regional winner for Ulster at the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Year Awards 2019, which took place at the Royal Marine …
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Events: Donegal women learn to look the business with McElhinneys 5 years ago

Events: Donegal women learn to look the business with McElhinneys

Members of the non-profit business group visited McElhinneys on Friday night for an exclusive ‘Fashion on the Go!’ collaboration event with the expert styling team.

Business and Sales Manager …
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From Vogue to Vikings, Karen’s career reaches new heights 5 years ago

From Vogue to Vikings, Karen’s career reaches new heights

At 6ft 2, Killybegs woman Karen Connell (32) once thought her height would hold back her dream of being an actress.

And it did at first.

Karen told …
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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing is officially Ireland’s Best Hair Salon! 5 years ago

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing is officially Ireland’s Best Hair Salon!

This amazing achievement comes after great success in many other awards this year including RSVP’s Best Salon in Ulster and The Irish Hairdressing Federation’s Best Hairdresser in Ulster.

The …
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A very special night in store at the No Barriers Charity Ball 5 years ago

A very special night in store at the No Barriers Charity Ball

Set in the stunning surrounds of Castle Grove Country House, the black-tie ball on Saturday 8th June will be a sparkling celebration in aid of a much-valued local service.

There …
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Is four out of 37 councillors enough to represent Donegal women? 5 years ago

Is four out of 37 councillors enough to represent Donegal women?

The dust is settled on the 2019 Local Elections and Donegal has a new council.

There are a few new faces and change-ups among councillors. But as focus turns more …
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Chloe Kennedy crowned Donegal Rose 2019 5 years ago

Chloe Kennedy crowned Donegal Rose 2019

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The announcement was made last night at an exciting selection event in the Abbey Hotel.

Twelve young women were interviewed for the role, but it was Chloe who emerged …
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Patrick Gildea Hairdressing win Best Salon in Ulster 5 years ago

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing win Best Salon in Ulster

Patrick Gildea Hairdressing, Centre of Excellence in Letterkenny have picked up yet another prestigious award – Best Salon In Ulster by RSVP Magazine.

This is the fifth time that the …
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Young Donegal designers take over the red carpet at Cannes 5 years ago

Young Donegal designers take over the red carpet at Cannes

Two talented teens from Donegal were spotted among the celebs and film stars at Cannes Film Festival on their style tour with Junk Kouture.

Lara Jane Doherty from Buncrana and …
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A dozen Donegal Rose hopefuls get ready for selection night 5 years ago

A dozen Donegal Rose hopefuls get ready for selection night

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Twelve young Donegal women are about to have their night in the spotlight as they compete to become the 2019 Donegal Rose.

The Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town will host …
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Shannon Dolan crowned Best Hair Stylist in Ulster 5 years ago

Shannon Dolan crowned Best Hair Stylist in Ulster

The popular salon owner was placed in the Top 4 hair stylists in Ireland by RSVP Magazine and best overall in Ulster.

There was high competition in the Hair Awards …
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RunDonegal Women’s 5K fundraising total revealed 5 years ago

RunDonegal Women’s 5K fundraising total revealed

This year’s RunDonegal Women’s 5K has raised €7,513 for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The event, which was hosted by Finn Valley AC on Sunday, March 31st, had …
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Donegal Women in Business take on the Dáil! 5 years ago

Donegal Women in Business take on the Dáil!

For the past 20 years, the Donegal Women in Business Network has been made up of trailblazing women who have made changes in their communities and beyond with their entrepreneurial …
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Charity CD recorded in memory of special Donegal granny 5 years ago

Charity CD recorded in memory of special Donegal granny

A new charity CD will be launched this weekend in memory of Annie Friel, aka ‘The Queen of Raphoe’.

The popular businesswoman and matriarch sadly passed away in 2016, leaving …
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The ‘Best Bridal Venue’ of the north west is revealed 5 years ago

The ‘Best Bridal Venue’ of the north west is revealed

Celebrations are underway as Radisson Blu Letterkenny have been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Best Bridal Venue’ in the 2019 North West Brides’ Awards for the second consecutive year!  


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Rachel Ferguson crowned Ulster Hairdresser Of The Year 5 years ago

Rachel Ferguson crowned Ulster Hairdresser Of The Year

The creative Donegal hairdresser took home the trophy from The Irish Hairdressers Federation Championships in Dublin on Sunday.

The crème de la crème of hair styling gathered to compete for the …
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A night of style in store for Donegal Women in Business 5 years ago

A night of style in store for Donegal Women in Business

The non-profit group is teaming up with their sponsors McElhinneys of Ballybofey for a night of fashion and trends – and some stylish networking of course.

The ‘Fashion on the …
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Wellness, healing and massages on the agenda for Tea & Toast Mammy Meet-up 5 years ago

Wellness, healing and massages on the agenda for Tea & Toast Mammy 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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Katie Callaghan honoured as one of Donegal’s great community volunteers 5 years ago

Katie Callaghan honoured as one of Donegal’s great community volunteers

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Katie Callaghan is at the centre of all aspects of community life in the ‘Crossroads and Killygordon’ and has been for decades.

She is involved in looking after St. Patrick’s Church, …
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Events: Shannon Dolan and team toast to 10 years of hair and beauty 5 years ago

Events: Shannon Dolan and team toast to 10 years of hair and beauty

A large crowd of family, friends and clients gathered at the award-winning Lifford salon from evening til late to toast to the success of Shannon Dolan and her team.

It …
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Public AA meeting for friends and family to be held in Letterkenny 5 years ago

Public AA meeting for friends and family to be held in Letterkenny

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Are you worried about the drinking habits of someone in your life?

Or are you suffering because of your drinking and would like to find help?

This meeting may be …
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Ever dreamt of being the Donegal Rose? Now’s your chance 5 years ago

Ever dreamt of being the Donegal Rose? Now’s your chance

By  •  Life

Would you, or someone you know, like to represent Donegal in this year’s Rose of Tralee International Festival?

If so, get your application in quick, because the closing date for …
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Donegal woman plans walk in memory of Lyra McKee 5 years ago

Donegal woman plans walk in memory of Lyra McKee

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A month has passed since the death of the 29 year old woman, who was fatally shot by the New IRA during a riot in the Creggan area of Derry.


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Fun for all at the No Limits I.D. Friendly disco 5 years ago

Fun for all at the No Limits I.D. Friendly disco

The inclusive disco is a social night out for adults with intellectual disabilities over the age of 18.

‘No Limits’ was launched in 2018 by a local team who noticed …
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Donegal Lotto winner reveals surprising plans for €250,000 prize 5 years ago

Donegal Lotto winner reveals surprising plans for €250,000 prize

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A young Donegal man has left National Lottery officials stunned with his plans for his €250,000 winnings.

The anonymous winner claimed his cheque at Lottery HQ this week after winning …
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Review: Patrick Gildea do massages now – and they’re bliss 5 years ago

Review: Patrick Gildea do massages now – and they’re bliss

‘I really regret getting that massage’ – said no one ever!

Who doesn’t love that floaty, happy feeling you get when leaving a treatment?

We all love a …
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Shannon Dolan celebrating 10 years with big birthday bash! 5 years ago

Shannon Dolan celebrating 10 years with big birthday bash!

Shannon Dolan Hairdressing has come a long way in the past 10 years – growing from a small start-up with just two staff to a bustling hair and beauty …
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Missing woman may be in Bundoran 5 years ago

Missing woman may be in Bundoran

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The police in Northern Ireland are becoming increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of 47-year-old Rosemary Blackwood from Co. Down.

Ms Blackwood has been missing for four days.

It is believed that …
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Events: Laura Buchanan launches Shelf Life! art exhibition 5 years ago

Events: Laura Buchanan launches Shelf Life! art exhibition

Ramelton creative Laura Buchanan officially launched her first solo art exhibition last night, which weaves retro retail inspiration with modern prints and collages for a bright celebration of the past.

Shelf Life!, at …
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Letterkenny’s first Kinnegar Jazz & Blues Festival is on the way 5 years ago

Letterkenny’s first Kinnegar Jazz & Blues Festival is on the way

Letterkenny will be buzzing with activity at the beginning of July as the town hosts its first Jazz & Blues Festival.

The event, in conjunction with Kinnegar Brewing, will be …
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Laura Buchanan steps back in time for first solo art exhibition 5 years ago

Laura Buchanan steps back in time for first solo art exhibition

The Ramelton woman will officially open Shelf Life!, her first solo exhibition, in the Regional Cultural Centre on Thursday 9th May at 7pm.

Inspired by her childhood growing up in a …
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Self-belief and passion leads Sculpt founder Siobhan to success 5 years ago

Self-belief and passion leads Sculpt founder Siobhan to success

As the founder of Sculpt, Siobhan Boyle MUA runs her own Letterkenny store, online shop and the region’s only private VTCT academy.

And it was her enterprising spirit and determination …
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Little Lucy shows she’s one of a kind with celebrity pal Daniel 5 years ago

Little Lucy shows she’s one of a kind with celebrity pal Daniel

An inspirational Donegal girl was joined by singing star Daniel O’Donnell at school today to celebrate her uniqueness in a special way.

Scoil Roisín pupil Lucy Gallagher is the only …
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Donegal woman has change of fortune following fire tragedy 5 years ago

Donegal woman has change of fortune following fire tragedy

Afke Barr is about to be the next local person to appear on RTE’s Winning Streak and follow in the footsteps of a long line of Donegal players this year …
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A beautiful tribute blooms in memory of Ms Friel 5 years ago

A beautiful tribute blooms in memory of Ms Friel

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A bright red bench, a little purple teapot, a floral mural, and a scattering of heartwarming quotes – these are just some of the elements of a new garden opened …
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Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh calls on Donegal people to join her show 5 years ago

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh calls on Donegal people to join her show

Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh’s radio show Bláthnaid Libh on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta is heading to Donegal.

And organisers would like to extend an invitation to the public to join them …
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Special art project launched for local families who have lost a baby 5 years ago

Special art project launched for local families who have lost a baby

By  •  Life

The Maternity Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital is organising a Snowdrop Art Workshop for families who have lost a baby before, or shortly after birth.

In collaboration with …
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What could you contribute to the Donegal Women In Business Network eBook? 5 years ago

What could you contribute to the Donegal Women In Business Network eBook?

The voluntary group, which supports women in business in the county, is calling out for material to feature in their celebration eBook and hard copy book that will launch at …
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‘Don’t forget to ask how mum is doing’ 5 years ago

‘Don’t forget to ask how mum is doing’

Ardara’s Debbie Kremer is the Donegal counsellor for Nurture Health, a counselling and training service for women and partners dealing with conception, pregnancy and childbirth issues.

This World Maternal Mental …
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Family joy as Donegal granny spins the wheel on Winning Streak 5 years ago

Family joy as Donegal granny spins the wheel on Winning Streak

Donegal granny Mary Doran continued the county’s lucky run on Winning Streak after scooping €45,000 last Saturday.

And, in an unbelievable ending, another Donegal person was drawn to appear next …
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Events: Businesswomen shine on the big screen at the ‘She Owns It!’ premiere 5 years ago

Events: Businesswomen shine on the big screen at the ‘She Owns It!’ premiere

Empowerment, energy, quality, authenticity and style – these are just some of the words that five Donegal women in business associate with themselves.

And an empowering energy filled the Ballroom …
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Check your tickets! Donegal player scoops €500,000 EuroMillions prize 5 years ago

Check your tickets! Donegal player scoops €500,000 EuroMillions prize

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EuroMillions excitement has hit the Donegal village of the Glenties after a ticket worth half a million euro was sold in the town.

The lucky ticket won the top prize …
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Donegal is an Instagrammer’s heaven. Fact. 5 years ago

Donegal is an Instagrammer’s heaven. Fact.

If you love Instagram, odds are that you love sharing snaps of beautiful Donegal too.

Now, the rest of the world is waking up to its Insta potential.

Donegal has …
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These dancers are the pride of Donegal following World Championship victories 5 years ago

These dancers are the pride of Donegal following World Championship victories

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Four young Donegal women achieved major success at the WIDA World Championships this Easter.

Crowds lined the streets to celebrate the triumphs of Scoil Rince Tir Chonaill dancers Katie Gillespie, …
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Brenda’s luxury lashes set an eye-catching trend 5 years ago

Brenda’s luxury lashes set an eye-catching trend

Brenda Doherty’s showstopping falsies are fast becoming favourites of Irish MUAs and makeup fans. With five styles and unrivalled quality, B|D Lashes are selling in their thousands.

They’re stocked in …
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Events: Beauty fans take ‘note’ at LMD Masterclass 5 years ago

Events: Beauty fans take ‘note’ at LMD Masterclass

Louise ‘LMD’ McDonnell gave an expert masterclass at a sold out event hosted by Magees Pharmacy on 10th April.

Over 200 beauty fans flocked to McGettigan’s Hotel to hear Louise’s …
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Taking New York: Donegal designers step into the city fashion scene 5 years ago

Taking New York: Donegal designers step into the city fashion scene

Two up and coming Donegal designers have dived head first into the NYC fashion scene, and are loving every New York minute.

It was only last November that Niamh Porter …
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Events: Catherine’s ABBA night raises a super €3,000 for street children 5 years ago

Events: Catherine’s ABBA night raises a super €3,000 for street children

Journalist Catherine Devine is taking a career break this summer to visit Calcutta and work with the Hope Foundation. She plans to do public relations with the Irish charity and …
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Interiors: Anne’s 10 tips to create a calm and happy home 5 years ago

Interiors: Anne’s 10 tips to create a calm and happy home

How does your home make you feel as you walk through the door?

Is it calm and happy, or is it in chaos due to your frantic lifestyle?

With a …
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