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Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin


Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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Celeb couple SJP and Matthew Broderick take a break in the hills of Donegal 6 years ago

Celeb couple SJP and Matthew Broderick take a break in the hills of Donegal

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Donegal is welcoming some A-List guests this week as Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick visit the county on a summer getaway.

The Hollywood actors have checked into to their holiday …
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Samara has a slice of success in the All-Ireland Brown Bread Baking Competition 6 years ago

Samara has a slice of success in the All-Ireland Brown Bread Baking Competition

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Samara Ward has qualified to the semi-finals National Brown Bread Baking Competition, sponsored by Aldi and in association with the NPA and ICA, through entering the Aldi bread drop heats which took place …
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This eye-catching brand is setting a new trend, and it’s from Donegal! 6 years ago

This eye-catching brand is setting a new trend, and it’s from Donegal!

Gordon Gold, the newest eyewear brand, is making waves online with luxury designer wooden sunglasses.

The Donegal-based brand has been making a big impact internationally since it entered the market a …
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Hairdressers’ charity day raises a ‘happy’ €4,000! 6 years ago

Hairdressers’ charity day raises a ‘happy’ €4,000!

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The Hair by Anne O’Gorman salon at College Court was transformed into a lively spot on June 9th as they hosted a very successful ‘Happy Day’.

All proceeds from the event …
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Baby joy as Ciara Doherty announces pregnancy 6 years ago

Baby joy as Ciara Doherty announces pregnancy

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The Letterkenny native made the announcement live on air during yesterday’s Ireland AM show on TV3.

Ciara said she and her husband Richard Stearn were ‘thrilled’ and feeling ‘incredibly lucky’ to …
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Events: A sneak peek at ‘S by Sloggi’ lingerie in McElhinneys 6 years ago

Events: A sneak peek at ‘S by Sloggi’ lingerie in McElhinneys

Sloggi is a well-known brand in the McElhinneys lingerie department, but S by Sloggi is a special new underwear range that blends comfort with sleek and sophisticated design.

As McElhinneys are …
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Donegal girl goes through to Junior Bake Off finals 6 years ago

Donegal girl goes through to Junior Bake Off finals

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Competition is heating up in the Aldi Foróige Junior Baking champion, with one Donegal girl passing the test to get through to the national finals.

Elisha Moyne, aged 15, from Carndonagh …
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We did it! – Nikki Bradley on the highs and lows of the 4 Peaks 6 years ago

We did it! – Nikki Bradley on the highs and lows of the 4 Peaks

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Donegal woman, cancer survivor and adaptive adventurer Nikki Bradley has set a new record this weekend as the first crutch user to complete the 4 Peak Challenge.

Nikki and her …
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It Takes Two! Mum and daughter join TV talent show 6 years ago

It Takes Two! Mum and daughter join TV talent show

Jessica McKean from St Johnston is the youngest performer to be chosen for ‘Two Talented’ on RTEjr. She won’t be alone though, as the show format is all about double …
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Oakfield Park to be the perfect backdrop for a theatrical spectacle 6 years ago

Oakfield Park to be the perfect backdrop for a theatrical spectacle

Chapterhouse Theatre are set to present an exciting summer theatre staging of Robin Hood and his Merry Men at Oakfield Park. 

The open-air event takes place in the gardens of Oakfield Park …
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Andrea sets the agenda with new role at Newstalk 6 years ago

Andrea sets the agenda with new role at Newstalk

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Newstalk has today announced the launch of a new early morning news programme with Donegal native Andrea Gilligan as the lead host.

‘Breakfast Briefing’ will broadcast from 6.00am to 6.30am …
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Daniel and Majella enlist fans to help plan the ultimate USA Road Trip 6 years ago

Daniel and Majella enlist fans to help plan the ultimate USA Road Trip

Donegal couple Daniel and Majella O’Donnell are off to the USA this September, but what they get up to is down to their fans’ suggestions.

Following three successful series of …
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Textile artist Raychel Murphy’s funny crafts win Future Makers Award 6 years ago

Textile artist Raychel Murphy’s funny crafts win Future Makers Award

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Raychel Murphy, a Donegal textile artist from Ballybofey, is this week celebrating her success in Design & Crafts Council of Ireland’s Future Makers Awards & Supports Programme.

Raychel was presented with …
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Meet the duo launching Donegal’s first Food and Gin Tours 6 years ago

Meet the duo launching Donegal’s first Food and Gin Tours

Two Donegal women with a passion for food and tourism have launched Donegal Food Tours.

Locals and visitors are in for an adventure of the senses when the first tour kicks …
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TV documentary celebrates life of iconic Donegal woman 6 years ago

TV documentary celebrates life of iconic Donegal woman

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Cití Sheáin Uí Chuinneagáin died on June 3rd at the age of 98. She is fondly remembered as an icon of culture, music, song and dance in her local area …
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Spa Solís scoops two World Luxury Spa Awards 6 years ago

Spa Solís scoops two World Luxury Spa Awards

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Lough Eske Castle, a Solís Hotel & Spa are celebrating bring crowned as Northern Europe’s Luxury Countryside Spa and Luxury Wellness Spa at the World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards …
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Brilliant Brenda wins big at the Irish Makeup Awards 6 years ago

Brilliant Brenda wins big at the Irish Makeup Awards

Brenda won ‘Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year Borders’ at Sunday’s inaugural awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin.

Winning the public vote was a shock for Brenda, …
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How this Falcarragh woman wants to use beauty to better the world 6 years ago

How this Falcarragh woman wants to use beauty to better the world

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Roisin from Falcarragh has entered the Richmond Centre Miss Earth environmental beauty pageant to advocate her passion for the prevention of animal cruelty.

The 19 year old works full time …
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Nikki needs you to help conquer her biggest ‘4 Peaks’ goal 6 years ago

Nikki needs you to help conquer her biggest ‘4 Peaks’ goal

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The 32-year-old adaptive adventurer will embark on a record-breaking 4 Peak Challenge this July 21st. Nikki will be the first ever crutch-user to attempt this feat which involves climbing four …
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Review: Sunkissed shimmering with BPerfect Golden Glow
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Review: Sunkissed shimmering with BPerfect Golden Glow

The heatwave was great while it lasted, but if you’re like me and didn’t get a speck of tan, there’s a new launch that I’m loving.

BPerfect Cosmetics are giving us …
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Devastated Samira QUITS in Love Island shocker 6 years ago

Devastated Samira QUITS in Love Island shocker

The 22-year-old dancer will appear in her last episode on the ITV dating show tonight (Thursday). Viewers will see he walking out the villa doors in an emotional send-off after …
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Kindness continues for Vanessa ahead of next charity gig 6 years ago

Kindness continues for Vanessa ahead of next charity gig

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Donations continue to flow in for the mother-of-three who took ill on a family holiday at the beginning of June.

Ahead of a fundraising concert tonight (12th July), well-wishers have …
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‘Still pinching myself!’ – Bundoran teen Katie meets Royal couple 6 years ago

‘Still pinching myself!’ – Bundoran teen Katie meets Royal couple

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Ambitious 17-year-old Katie had an exclusive meet and greet with the Royal newlyweds last evening on their first visit to Ireland.

Katie was invited to a summer garden party at the British …
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‘Heartbroken’ Derek Ryan cancels Donegal show after mother passes away 6 years ago

‘Heartbroken’ Derek Ryan cancels Donegal show after mother passes away

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The Carlow singer shared the heartbreaking news with fans yesterday, saying his family are devastated by the loss.

Sally Ryan passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday the 9th of July. …
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Royal visitors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to touch down in Ireland today 6 years ago

Royal visitors Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to touch down in Ireland today

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will arrive this evening for a two-day trip in the capital, where they will visit a number of historical and tourist sites and meet with …
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Local women invited to new cross-border project for politics and public life 6 years ago

Local women invited to new cross-border project for politics and public life

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The Next Chapter is an exciting new project targeting women to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict.

The Next Chapter is a project for women in …
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Referendum agreed on women’s life in the home 6 years ago

Referendum agreed on women’s life in the home

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The Cabinet has decided to back a referendum on repealing Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution, the article which refers to a women’s life and duties in the home.

Article 41.2 recognises …
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Penneys new sizing announcement has had mixed reaction 6 years ago

Penneys new sizing announcement has had mixed reaction

Penneys and Primark have this week revealed a major overhaul of their sizing system. “We’re updating our sizing for a more comfortable fit,” said the announcement.

The budget fashion store …
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Have you seen Oscar? Mother and son search for beloved dog 6 years ago

Have you seen Oscar? Mother and son search for beloved dog

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Gael Bradbury, her son Rafe (12) and Oscar the dog were climbing Errigal on Thursday evening when Oscar broke loose from his lead.

Gael says the Golden Retriever / Red …
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Grainne Gallanagh goes forth to Miss Universe Ireland finals 6 years ago

Grainne Gallanagh goes forth to Miss Universe Ireland finals

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Nurse and beauty queen Grainne has been announced as one of the Top 30 finalists in this year’s pageant – three of which are from Donegal.

Grainne is well-known as …
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Emma’s excitement in joining the Miss Universe Ireland Top 30 6 years ago

Emma’s excitement in joining the Miss Universe Ireland Top 30

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The 22 year old DCU Journalism and Irish graduate was this week named as a Top 30 Miss Universe Ireland finalist, which is a dream role for some.

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‘It’s a privilege and an honour’ – Niamh Frain is named as a Miss Universe Ireland finalist 6 years ago

‘It’s a privilege and an honour’ – Niamh Frain is named as a Miss Universe Ireland finalist

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Makeup artist Niamh Frain had wanted to apply for the international pageant in recent years, and everything has aligned this year to make the timing just right.

When the call …
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Fun in the sun forecast for Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic 6 years ago

Fun in the sun forecast for Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Families are invited to make the most of this glorious spell of weather with Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic, which returns to the park tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd July.

This …
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Looking for love? First Dates are looking for you! 6 years ago

Looking for love? First Dates are looking for you!

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Singletons from all over Ireland are being invited to apply for the next series of First Dates – and there seems to be a big shortage of men.

Producers of …
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Vanessa stays strong in her fight for recovery after holiday illness 6 years ago

Vanessa stays strong in her fight for recovery after holiday illness

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Vanessa Donohoe is currently undergoing treatment in Barcelona after a severe brain aneurysm during her family holiday in Salou.

The popular young woman’s fight continues after four surgeries, but her family …
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Local historian Angela gets an EPIC new role 6 years ago

Local historian Angela gets an EPIC new role

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Dr Byrne, who is from Culdaff, has been selected to conduct pioneering research in the field of Irish migration and diaspora studies. This new role at the interactive EPIC …
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Nikki Bradley announces Radisson Blu partnership for 4 Peak Challenge 6 years ago

Nikki Bradley announces Radisson Blu partnership for 4 Peak Challenge

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Radisson Blu Letterkenny has partnered with Letterkenny’s inspirational Nikki Bradley for her upcoming charity challenge.

On the 21st of July, adaptive adventurer, Nikki Bradley and internationally acclaimed mountaineer, Iain Miller will …
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Galway Baybes set new record in Donegal Ultra 555k 6 years ago

Galway Baybes set new record in Donegal Ultra 555k

The Galway Baybes set hearts racing in Donegal last Friday and Saturday when they took on the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, their second ever ultra cycling endurance race.

The team …
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Fashion student impresses with visionary female mechanic uniform 6 years ago

Fashion student impresses with visionary female mechanic uniform

Aoife Nolan, a second year student of the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion at LYIT, took workwear to the next level for an appearance at an international showcase in …
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The sun is here to stay, but there are some warnings to note 6 years ago

The sun is here to stay, but there are some warnings to note

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Met Eireann has officially declared a heatwave this week as Ireland basks in unseasonably hot temperatures. 

Forecasters say there’s no end in sight to the hot conditions as high pressure …
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Downings woman qualifies to fish for Ireland 6 years ago

Downings woman qualifies to fish for Ireland

 

The Downings woman is a member of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association team who will be travelling to Lyn Clywedog in Wales for this year’s international games

This is …
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‘Teaching is a privilege’ – Principal Devenney on 36 rewarding years 6 years ago

‘Teaching is a privilege’ – Principal Devenney on 36 rewarding years

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As the school year concludes in Castletown N.S, Mrs Evelyn Devenney is wishing her pupils a good summer for the final time. 

Having taught in one school for her entire …
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This special Tea & Toast meeting actually IS a laughing matter 6 years ago

This special Tea & Toast meeting actually IS a laughing matter

Feel Good Fortnight 2018 runs from June 23 to July 7, and on Wednesday 27th June the Tea & Toast meeting will be all about laughter.

An evening with Laughter …
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Berry nice! We’ll be celebrating all things strawberries at this sweet festival 6 years ago

Berry nice! We’ll be celebrating all things strawberries at this sweet festival

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If you’re planning out your summer calendar, there’s one fruity fair that’s ripe for the picking.

Castle Grove, outside Letterkenny, are hosting their second annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday July 7th 2018. …
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MacGill adds more female panellists and topics for better equality 6 years ago

MacGill adds more female panellists and topics for better equality

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Changes will be made to the 2018 programme of the MacGill Summer School in Glenties following this week’s controversy over gender imbalance.

The annual forum in Donegal came under fire …
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Love Island star’s behaviour prompts warning from Women’s Aid 6 years ago

Love Island star’s behaviour prompts warning from Women’s Aid

A dispute between contestants Adam Collard and Rosie Williams over loyalty and coupling on Wednesday night gathered negative comments from viewers over Adam’s behaviour.

Rosie choked back tears when she …
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Events: New DWBN hotdesk is open for business 6 years ago

Events: New DWBN hotdesk is open for business

The DWBN organisation for entrepreneurial women in Donegal has opened an AIB-sponsored working space for the use of members in the CoLab in Letterkenny.

The hotdesk in the CoLab co-working …
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Sun-sational! Hottest weather of the summer on the way 6 years ago

Sun-sational! Hottest weather of the summer on the way

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The best weather of the summer so far has been predicted next week.

BBQs, sunscreen and sandals are in order from Saturday onwards, and forecasters have hinted at a possibility …
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Lack of female voices at MacGill Summer School sparks call for change 6 years ago

Lack of female voices at MacGill Summer School sparks call for change

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The MacGill Summer School speaker line-up announcement for 2018 has sparked strong criticism for a lack of female representation.  Out of the 52 speakers, there are 12 women (23%) listed to …
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Women’s Inspire road trip to visit Donegal 6 years ago

Women’s Inspire road trip to visit Donegal

The Women’s Inspire national network are bringing the popular #WheresHelena tour to Harvey’s Point hotel outside Donegal Town on Thursday at 7pm.

Samantha Kelly aka @twittergoddess and Helena Gilhooly are …
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