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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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Veronica Maguire to open new solo exhibition 10 months ago

Veronica Maguire to open new solo exhibition

Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire is opening a solo exhibition in the Alley Theatre Strabane this week, featuring an impressive 52 paintings.

‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection …
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Top Donegal nail artist dedicates award to her clients 10 months ago

Top Donegal nail artist dedicates award to her clients

Popular Donegal nail technician Vanessa Canning has nailed another national award!

The Manorcunningham woman won Best Customer Experience in the Irish Nails, Brows, Lashes Awards 2023.

Vanessa, now seven years …
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Nora’s beautiful rose garden reopens this weekend 10 months ago

Nora’s beautiful rose garden reopens this weekend

Kindhearted local woman Nora Singh welcomes visitors to enjoy her rose garden in Ballybofey for a great cause this weekend.

Nora’s garden is a gem of a rose garden in …
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Lucky Louise wins two tickets to paradise! 10 months ago

Lucky Louise wins two tickets to paradise!

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A lucky Letterkenny woman who thought her chance at a honeymoon had sailed away has won two tickets to paradise!

Louise McCauley and her husband Patrick got married during the …
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It’s a cracker! The Derry Girls Experience opens the week 10 months ago

It’s a cracker! The Derry Girls Experience opens the week

The Derry Girls Experience arrives in Derry on 4th July!

If you’re missing the craic of Channel 4’s Derry Girls, you can now relive it all in person at a …
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TikTok star Eric Roberts delivering mega-prize wielding boxes of fibre in Donegal! 10 months ago

TikTok star Eric Roberts delivering mega-prize wielding boxes of fibre in Donegal!

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Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home!

To celebrate the launch of 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin …
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Letterkenny’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail returns with sustainable fashion show 10 months ago

Letterkenny’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail returns with sustainable fashion show

Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and South Armagh native Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes.

Éadaí SOS is back for a …
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Heartfelt Gratitude: Home Instead celebrates CAREGiver appreciation week 10 months ago

Heartfelt Gratitude: Home Instead celebrates CAREGiver appreciation week

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Home Instead, the leading provider of home care services in Ireland, is thrilled to announce its upcoming CAREGiver Appreciation Week, happening from 19th to 23rd June.

This special …
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Margaret Coyle’s running for a cause in new charity challenge 10 months ago

Margaret Coyle’s running for a cause in new charity challenge

Popular Letterkenny woman Margaret Coyle is getting her running shoes ready for her next challenge, which is once again for charity.

Margaret is no stranger to charity work, having helped …
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Leanne’s Wish: Donegal mum determined to make happy memories 11 months ago

Leanne’s Wish: Donegal mum determined to make happy memories

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A terminally-ill Donegal woman is determined to make happy memories with her children by taking them on a bucket list holiday.

Mum of four Leanne Browne from Castlefin has been …
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Your guide to Father’s Day gifting 11 months ago

Your guide to Father’s Day gifting

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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s important to let your dad know just how much he means to you. Whether your father is a tech enthusiast, …
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Virgin Media launches 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband in Donegal 11 months ago

Virgin Media launches 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband in Donegal

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Virgin Media has announced the rollout of 2 Gig full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Donegal including Letterkenny and Lifford.

This will also …
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Larissa Feeney elected president of Donegal Women in Business Network 11 months ago

Larissa Feeney elected president of Donegal Women in Business Network

Accountant Online founder Larissa Feeney has been elected as the new president of the Donegal Women in Business Network.

The appointment was made during the not-for-profit’s recent AGM. Larissa …
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New famine folk musical touring to three Donegal venues 11 months ago

New famine folk musical touring to three Donegal venues

Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently embarked on a 14-venue tour of Ireland with its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty.’

Featuring Derry native Conor O’Kane, …
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Creative celebration in store at ATU Design and Creative Media Showcase 11 months ago

Creative celebration in store at ATU Design and Creative Media Showcase

Atlantic Technological University (ATU)’s Department of Design and Creative Media is delighted to announce the annual exhibition of students’ work from art, design, film, and fashion undergraduate programmes.

The graduate …
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See the splendour of Sligo Park Hotel at their summer Wedding Open Day 11 months ago

See the splendour of Sligo Park Hotel at their summer Wedding Open Day

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Sligo Park Hotel is hosting a Wedding Open Day later this month with couples given the chance to see all the venue has to offer ahead of the busy summer season.


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Triumphs galore for Donegal women in Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon 11 months ago

Triumphs galore for Donegal women in Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

Women from Donegal had great success in Dublin today taking part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.

The 10K race was won by Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C. in …
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Letterkenny cancer survivor sings a song of hope for Relay for Life 11 months ago

Letterkenny cancer survivor sings a song of hope for Relay for Life

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Local breast cancer survivor Rachel Akkoç was so moved by the experience of her first Relay for Life event last year in 2022 that she went home and wrote a …
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Donegal Camino returns to the hills! 11 months ago

Donegal Camino returns to the hills!

Registration is now open for the Donegal Camino which returns for its third consecutive year from Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th September 2023.

Now a top event on walkers’ …
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24-hour golf challenge to raise funds for Creeslough, Alzheimer’s and Autism charities 11 months ago

24-hour golf challenge to raise funds for Creeslough, Alzheimer’s and Autism charities

Dunfanaghy Golf Club, a leading supporter of local community initiatives, is thrilled to announce the 24 for 24 Golf Challenge!

Taking place on Friday, June 23rd, and Saturday, June 24th, …
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Host families sought for Spanish students in Donegal 11 months ago

Host families sought for Spanish students in Donegal

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Are you interested in hosting a Spanish student? We are looking for host families for 13 to 17yr old Spanish students from 27th June to 25th of July.

Host families must …
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Donegal musician hits all the right notes to be chosen as London Rose of Tralee 11 months ago

Donegal musician hits all the right notes to be chosen as London Rose of Tralee

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Donegal native, Amy Gillen, has been selected as the 2023 London Rose of Tralee.

The 27 year old currently resides in the vibrant heart of Central London.

The daughter …
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Beauty queen Layla brings the Miss Earth Ireland crown back to Donegal! 11 months ago

Beauty queen Layla brings the Miss Earth Ireland crown back to Donegal!

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Ballyliffin beauty queen Layla Doherty has won the Miss Earth Ireland crown!

The 21-year-old student and model impressed at the national final on Saturday to win the 2023 title.

She …
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Makeup fans rejoice! KASH Beauty launches in Boots Letterkenny 11 months ago

Makeup fans rejoice! KASH Beauty launches in Boots Letterkenny

For the very first time, KASH Beauty is setting down roots and entering Boots stores in Ireland.

Today marks the regional debut for the brand established by Beautypreneuer Keilidh Cashell …
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Harvey’s Point named number one hotel in Ireland! 11 months ago

Harvey’s Point named number one hotel in Ireland!

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Harvey’s Point in Donegal has regained the title of the best hotel in Ireland.

The luxurious lakeside hotel topped the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards list for the eighth time.

They …
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Emotional tributes and powerful stories shared at ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event 11 months ago

Emotional tributes and powerful stories shared at ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event

A sold-out ‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ event has been hailed as a morning like no other as people gathered to share their journeys in aid of local charities.

The emotional …
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Maria Walsh brings roadshow to Letterkenny to inspire more women to pursue politics 11 months ago

Maria Walsh brings roadshow to Letterkenny to inspire more women to pursue politics

MEP Maria Walsh is urging women of all ages, from across the region, to get involved in politics and have their voices heard on the local, national and international stages. …
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Watch: Nail-biting scenes as Nikki Bradley reconquers the Sturrall! 11 months ago

Watch: Nail-biting scenes as Nikki Bradley reconquers the Sturrall!

Donegal adventurer has conquered the terrifying ‘Sturral’ in south west Donegal again.

The incredible feat was completed just fifteen months after having her right leg amputated.

Nikki Bradley was diagnosed …
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From saving lives to strutting the stage: Letterkenny doctor takes on Miss/Mrs Africa pageant! 11 months ago

From saving lives to strutting the stage: Letterkenny doctor takes on Miss/Mrs Africa pageant!

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A Letterkenny based A&E doctor is swapping her scrubs for gowns as she competes in the Miss/Mrs Africa UK pageant.

Dineo Moiloa-Murphy, a native of South Africa, was selected as …
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Shandon Hotel Manager Carolynne Harrison in the running for national award 11 months ago

Shandon Hotel Manager Carolynne Harrison in the running for national award

Well-known Donegal hotel manager Carolynne Harrison has been short-listed for the title of Hotel Manager of the Year.

Carolynne, the general manager at the Shandon Hotel in Dunfanghy, beat off …
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The sky’s the limit for Sinead and Grainne! 12 months ago

The sky’s the limit for Sinead and Grainne!

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Two local women will be taking the plunge on the 1st of July as they sky dive in aid of Cancer Care West Letterkenny.

Sinead Boyce and Grainne Duffy, who …
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Majella unveils original painting to support Relay for Life 12 months ago

Majella unveils original painting to support Relay for Life

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Majella O’Donnell has unveiled a stunning piece of artwork to be raffled off for Relay for Life Donegal. 

The one-of-a-kind piece, which was created by Majella, is sure to capture …
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Free menopause workshop rolling out across Inishowen 12 months ago

Free menopause workshop rolling out across Inishowen

A free menopause support workshop is being rolled across Inishowen to give more support to local women as they enter a challenging stage in their lives. 

Inishowen Development Partnership in …
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Donegal artist opens striking solo exhibition 12 months ago

Donegal artist opens striking solo exhibition

A thought-provoking new solo exhibition by Donegal-based visual artist Leanne McLaughlin has opened in the Saldanha Gallery, Artlink Fort Dunree.

The captivating artworks, which explore the world of patterns, will be showcased …
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Danu Young Women’s Choir gives voice to a hidden gem 12 months ago

Danu Young Women’s Choir gives voice to a hidden gem

A trailblazing Donegal choir is preparing for one of their biggest performances yet as they give voice to a special song for the first time.

The Danu Young Women’s Choir …
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Watch: Riverdancers stun wedding guests with epic show! 12 months ago

Watch: Riverdancers stun wedding guests with epic show!

When a pair of Riverdance performers get married, you know they’re going to celebrate in style!

Shaun Kelly from Frosses and Emma Warren from Dublin danced the night away at …
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Free networking coffee morning for Donegal women in business 12 months ago

Free networking coffee morning for Donegal women in business

Donegal Women in Business Network is inviting everyone to a networking coffee morning this Friday 5th May at 10:30am -11:30am.

The coffee morning meet-ups will be taking …
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In Pictures: Donegal women conquer inaugural multi-sport adventure challenge 12 months ago

In Pictures: Donegal women conquer inaugural multi-sport adventure challenge

Donegal women took Gartan by storm last weekend in their first-ever Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge.

Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, founded by Arthur McMahon from …
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‘Late Late’ popularity wave causes Glenties woman’s jewellery website to crash! 12 months ago

‘Late Late’ popularity wave causes Glenties woman’s jewellery website to crash!

A Donegal jewellery maker is enjoying a surge in business after an appearance on The Late Late Show.

Lorraine McHugh from Glenties was featured in a ‘trash to treasure’ segment …
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Fitness fun in memory of much-loved Donegal woman Theresa Peoples 12 months ago

Fitness fun in memory of much-loved Donegal woman Theresa Peoples

The gym crew at Evolve Health and Fitness in Ballybofey rolled back the years this week for a very entertaining fundraiser in memory of an amazing local lady.

An 80s-themed …
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Events: Marvellous Mary’s belated 50th birthday in aid of Letterkenny Rehabilitation Unit 12 months ago

Events: Marvellous Mary’s belated 50th birthday in aid of Letterkenny Rehabilitation Unit

Churchill woman Mary Bradley held a party like no other last weekend as she marked her 50th birthday one year late.

The celebration in Wilkins Bar on Friday was in …
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Huge support for recovery fund for Donegal woman in New York 1 year ago

Huge support for recovery fund for Donegal woman in New York

Friends of a West Donegal woman who has been forced to undergo lifesaving surgery have come together to launch a fund to help her pay her medical bills and get …
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Watch: Couple’s amazing Errigal climb takes wedding videos to new heights! 1 year ago

Watch: Couple’s amazing Errigal climb takes wedding videos to new heights!

A local couple’s wedding celebrations peaked this week as they climbed Errigal mountain for a breathtaking video.

Owen Mac Suibhne and Lorna Deegan, who got married in Dunlewey last Friday, …
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Two Donegal charities to benefit from women’s only adventure challenge 1 year ago

Two Donegal charities to benefit from women’s only adventure challenge

The countdown is on for Donegal’s first women’s only multi-sport adventure challenge at Gartan next week.

The charity event hosted by Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil, …
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New programmes at Donegal Women’s Centre 1 year ago

New programmes at Donegal Women’s Centre

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The Donegal Women’s Centre is launching three new programmes for women this month starting on the 25th/26th April.

Please share the word with anyone you think may be interested:

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Claire’s self-care fair to showcase what Donegal has to offer 1 year ago

Claire’s self-care fair to showcase what Donegal has to offer

A unique event launches in Letterkenny this May to shine a light on the many services in Donegal that promote positive mental health.

The ‘Self-Care Wellness Fair’ is being organised …
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Nikki Bradley encouraging women to ‘Bring a Buddy’ to Letterkenny parkrun 1 year ago

Nikki Bradley encouraging women to ‘Bring a Buddy’ to Letterkenny parkrun

Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador Nikki Bradley is encouraging people to join the ‘Bring a Buddy’ Day at the Letterkenny parkrun this Saturday 22nd April at 9.30am.

Women across …
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Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner 1 year ago

Events: Donegal Association in Dublin hosts Donegal Person of the Year 2022 Gala Dinner

Moments of sorrow and pride were shared at the Donegal Dublin Association’s Gala Ball for the 2022 Donegal Person of the Year.

‘The People of Creeslough’ were the joint recipients …
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Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball 1 year ago

Creeslough community receives gift of music at Donegal Person of the Year gala ball

FOUR hundred people gathered in Dublin last night for a poignant event honouring the strength, courage and kindness of the people of Creeslough as they received the Donegal Person of …
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Mary McAleese champions Donegal design during Presidential visit 1 year ago

Mary McAleese champions Donegal design during Presidential visit

Former President Mary McAleese showed her support for Donegal design while meeting US President Joe Biden this week.

Mrs McAleese was seen wearing a leather bag made by Buncrana designer …
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