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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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Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff 1 year ago

Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff

Is it time for you to try something new?

Whelan’s, one of London’s most forward-thinking Irish pub companies is recruiting full-time Bar Staff at all levels.

Whelan’s are looking for …
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Amy O’Connor to release debut single after a whirlwind year 1 year ago

Amy O’Connor to release debut single after a whirlwind year

Carndonagh singer-songwriter Amy O’Connor is about to have the biggest week of her career so far as she releases her first single, Go Back.

‘Go Back’ comes out on 9th …
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Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro! 1 year ago

Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro!

Young businesswoman Abbie Long is proud to present her newly revamped cafe, The Busy Bee, this Wednesday.

The cafe, located on Main Street Ballybofey, is a haven of sweet treats …
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Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash 1 year ago

Events: Aoife Dowds’ Beauty Bash

Yesterday was a very stylish Sunday in the An Grianan Hotel as over 160 ladies turned out for Newtowncunningham makeup artist Aoife Dowds’ event.

It was an afternoon full of …
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Egg-cellent surprise for Donegal Domestic Violence Services 1 year ago

Egg-cellent surprise for Donegal Domestic Violence Services

By  •  News

The Donegal Domestic Violence Services (DDVS) warmly welcomed a donation of Easter Eggs from the Northern Tribe Motorcycle Club. this week.

The eggs are being distributed amongst 100 families that …
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Queen of Country Margo inducted into Irish Country Music Hall of Fame 1 year ago

Queen of Country Margo inducted into Irish Country Music Hall of Fame

It was a night of emotions and pride as Donegal’s Margo O’Donnell was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Friday night’s Late Late Show Country Music Special.

The moment …
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Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time) 1 year ago

Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Job Vacancies: A long-established retailer in Letterkenny is recruiting for one Full Time and one Part Time Retail Assistant.

These roles are suitable for someone looking for a long-term position.


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Two Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics announced for Donegal 1 year ago

Two Laura Brennan HPV catch-up clinics announced for Donegal

Two catch-up HPV vaccine clinics have been announced for Donegal this April, four years after the passing of Clare woman Laura Brennan.

Laura Brennan campaigned for higher uptake of the …
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Local women share words of wisdom with DSP Female Leadership Programme participants 1 year ago

Local women share words of wisdom with DSP Female Leadership Programme participants

Participants in Donegal Sports Partnership’s Female Leadership Programme received invaluable words of inspiration and encouragement from two local women who are in positions of leadership locally.

At a question-and-answer session …
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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business 1 year ago

Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ to celebrate one year in business

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Stranorlar restaurant ‘Before’ is celebrating one year in business this Sunday April 2nd.

Everyone is invited to come along from 4pm and enjoy live music, food offers and …
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Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford 1 year ago

Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford

A new arts and crafts studio, 1st House, recently welcomed its first customers in the former AIB Bank on Main Street, Milford.  

1st House has been opened by …
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Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece 1 year ago

Film by Creeslough producer Sheila Friel wins Audience Award in Greece

A film co-produced by Donegal woman Sheila Friel has been presented with the much-coveted Audience Award at Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival in Greece. 

Shiela Friel from Creeslough is the …
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Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week! 1 year ago

Local women brave the elements during Women in Sport Week!

Women of all ages from various parts of Donegal took part in fun outdoor events held locally by Donegal Sports Partnership to mark ‘Women in Sport Week’.

A group of …
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‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal 1 year ago

‘Let’s Talk About Cancer’ morning of music and chat coming to Donegal

A major event for people affected by cancer is taking place in Donegal this May to raise awareness of local supports and to raise funds for local charities.

‘Let’s talk …
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Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’ 1 year ago

Daffodil Day: ‘The one day in our year when we take back from cancer’

Clonmany woman Roseena Doherty Toner is urging the people of Donegal to support cancer patients by getting involved with the Irish Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day fundraiser. 

Roseena, who was diagnosed …
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Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal 1 year ago

Osteoporosis support seminar for women coming to Donegal

Can You Help Strengthen the Bones of Donegal?

The Irish Osteoporosis Society (IOS) is delighted to announce its upcoming seminar in Donegal on April 14 and is encouraging its members, …
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Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day 1 year ago

Donegal County Council ‘flips’ the chamber for International Women’s Day

Women took the lead on Donegal County Council proceedings today as part of a unique initiative to show what local politics could look like if women held as …
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Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style 1 year ago

Pierce Brosnan tours Downings in style

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Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan was out and about in Downings on Saturday, meeting locals and looking dapper in Donegal tweed.

The Irish actor, best known for playing the iconic role …
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Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman 1 year ago

Watch: 100th birthday surprise for popular Donegal woman

By  •  Life

The Donegal Town community made a ‘song and dance’ about their newest centenarian as Mrs Pat Cox marked her 100th birthday.

Mrs Cox, of St. Joseph’s Ave, got a musical …
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Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week 1 year ago

Sunrise dip, sunset kayaking, rock-climbing and more for Donegal Women in Sport Week

Women in Donegal are being invited to get outdoors and try something new this week during a series of exciting events in beautiful parts of the county.

A “sunrise dip …
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Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable! 1 year ago

Donegal designer’s idea is ‘sew’ sustainable!

Have you heard about Penneys’ sewing workshops? The fast-fashion giant is rolling out classes in stores where shoppers can learn how to mend their own clothes, and make them last …
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Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project 1 year ago

Donegal nurse honoured for innovative cancer research project

A Donegal nurse who co-led a research team that devised a trial to take more patients out of hospital for routine cancer medications has been awarded the Irish Cancer Society …
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Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics 1 year ago

Donegal seminar hears call to arms for women to enter local politics

“We need to bring back a sense of respect into political life and support more women to become involved at decision making tables” – that’s according to former Tánaiste Mary …
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The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide 1 year ago

The Olde Glen Bar celebrates addition to the Michelin Guide

By  •  Food

The Olde Glen Bar is celebrating being added to the 2023 Michelin Guide for Great Britain & Ireland.

Michelin inspectors have revealed that the rural Donegal pub was one of …
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Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women 1 year ago

Nominations sought for special celebration of Inishowen women

By  •  News

Is there an amazing Inishowen woman who has made a positive impact on your life?

Why not give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a special day …
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Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes! 1 year ago

Watch: Donegal’s Caitlín puts Paul Mescal’s Irish to the test, and he passes!

Irish actor Paul Mescal was left a little flustered by some ‘Donegal Irish’ at the BAFTAs, but he rose to the challenge with the support of TG4 presenter Caitlín Nic …
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Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience 1 year ago

Harvey’s Point announce wonderful Wine & Dinner Pairing Experience

Harvey’s Point in Donegal is hosting a special wine and food pairing event this week with renowned Italian winery, Zenato.

Guests will enjoy the finest food and wine pairings during …
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Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes! 1 year ago

Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes!

A young Donegal woman is paving the way in construction and inspiring others to follow her lead.

Megan Ruddy, aged 23, has had an eventful year of training as an …
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Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s 1 year ago

Ciara McVeigh-Lunn leading new ‘Move 2 The Beat’ initiative for over 50s

Letterkenny fitness instructor Ciara McVeigh-Lunn is launching a new over-50s exercise programme spearheaded by Donegal Sports Partnership and supported by the HSE.

‘Move 2 The Beat’ is a six-week programme …
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Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal 1 year ago

Events: Finding Your Fabulous Live coming to Donegal

A day of inspiration and fun is promised at the ‘Finding Your Fabulous Live Event’ on Saturday 25th February at Harvey’s Point Donegal.

Hosted by award-winning interior designer and mindset …
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Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style 1 year ago

Nikki Bradley: Rediscovering her strength in style

Photoshoot in collaboration with McElhinneys.com. Styling by Sarah Scott. Photography by Clive O Donohoe. Hair and Makeup by G&G Letterkenny.

As a recent amputee, Nikki Bradley’s journey of self-acceptance is …
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Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors 1 year ago

Donegal seminar aims to inspire more women to become county councillors

A seminar to promote the need for more women in politics in the North West will take place this month with former Tánaiste Mary Coughlan, Senator Eileen Flynn and Dr Edel …
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Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year! 1 year ago

Donegal club’s ‘€50k for Fifty’ draw could cover your bills for a year!

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St. Mary’s GAA Club, Convoy, is hosting an unmissable draw to raise funds for the redevelopment of their pitch and clubhouse.

A Club is more than just what happens …
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Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors 1 year ago

Donegal mother and daughter say Mother and Baby Home redress exclusions are ‘insult’ to survivors

By  •  News

A Donegal woman and her daughter have spoken of their shock at the limits of the Government’s redress scheme for Mother and Baby Home survivors.

Esther Doherty from Convoy gave …
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Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity 1 year ago

Whoriskey’s Christmas Lights raise another amazing sum for charity

By  •  News

A kind Kerrykeel couple have managed to raise more than €10,000 for charity with their spectacular Christmas lights display.

Michael and Mary Whoriskey brightened up Christmas for us all with …
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National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight 1 year ago

National conference to put female farmers in the spotlight

Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue says it’s time to put female farmers in the spotlight.

Women make up less than one third of people working on farms in Ireland today. 

Just …
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Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal 1 year ago

Pink Ladies cancer support group branching into Donegal

The Pink Ladies Cancer Support Group are hosting their first cross border event in Buncrana this Friday ahead of World Cancer Day.

The information event takes place in The Inishowen …
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Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember 1 year ago

Together for Creeslough: An emotional night to remember

Families left devastated by the Creeslough tragedy were tonight given the chance to thank those who fought bravely to save their loved ones at an emotional concert of hope.

Ten …
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Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards 1 year ago

Donegal businesses win big at Irish Wedding Awards

A number of wedding suppliers from across Donegal have been crowned winners of The 5th Irish Wedding Awards 2023.

The 2023 Awards recognised exceptional specialists and suppliers that go above and …
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Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council 1 year ago

Women’s Day ‘flip’ to see female majority on Donegal County Council

Donegal County Council is set to take part in a special day of awareness this March, where the roles will be reversed to have a female majority representing the county.


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Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid 1 year ago

Donegal supergroup joins forces for musical celebration of St. Brigid

Three members of Donegal’s Celtic-folk supergroup T with the Maggies will be making a special appearance at a musical celebration of St Brigid this weekend.

This Sunday, TG4 will air …
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Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland 1 year ago

Donegal Rose Katie calls on public to be brrrrrave for Special Olympics Ireland

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Donegal Rose Katie McAteer and Special Olympics Ireland are calling on swimming enthusiasts to get ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ this February 18th by participating in their ‘coolest’ fundraising event of the year!

Donegal’s Polar Plunge will take place …
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Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients 1 year ago

Majella O’Donnell named as a Global Hero of Hope for cancer patients

Breast cancer survivor Majella O’Donnell has been named as a Global Hero of Hope for Relay For Life Donegal.

Majella is a long-time supporter of the Relay for Life fundraising …
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Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars 1 year ago

Record-breaking 14 nominations for Irish films in this year’s Oscars

Ireland has secured a record 14 nominations for this year’s Oscars.

The Banshees of Inisherin, An Cailín Ciúin, Aftersun and An Irish Goodbye have all gained Academy Award nods.

The …
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Women to be celebrated in Bundoran on St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend 1 year ago

Women to be celebrated in Bundoran on St Brigid’s Bank Holiday weekend

A brand-new festival, Féile na mBan, celebrating women in Art, History, Literature, Music and more will take place in Bundoran over the weekend of February 3rd to 6th.

Capitalising on the new St …
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Cinema release date confirmed for Donegal-set film, God’s Creatures 1 year ago

Cinema release date confirmed for Donegal-set film, God’s Creatures

New drama ‘God’s Creatures’ starring Paul Mescal and Emily Watson, which was filmed in Donegal, is to be released in Irish cinemas this March.

The critically acclaimed film was shot …
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Donegal fashion students add creative flair to Junk Kouture World final trophies 1 year ago

Donegal fashion students add creative flair to Junk Kouture World final trophies

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) fashion students are in the world spotlight this week for their creative work on the awards presented at the world finals of Junk Kouture in Abu …
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New Year New Me! Makeup courses launch this week at G&G Letterkenny 1 year ago

New Year New Me! Makeup courses launch this week at G&G Letterkenny

The hugely popular G&G salon team in Letterkenny want to pass on their beauty secrets, and you can learn from the best at their exciting new year makeup courses.

Launching …
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Rising Country star Chelsea Evans to celebrate debut album with big bash at the Shandon 1 year ago

Rising Country star Chelsea Evans to celebrate debut album with big bash at the Shandon

Up-and-coming Country star Chelsea Evans is about to make the biggest step in her career yet.

The 18-year-old Dunfanaghy girl is building up to the exciting launch of her debut …
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Letterkenny’s Leila Jane competing to represent Ireland at Eurovision 1 year ago

Letterkenny’s Leila Jane competing to represent Ireland at Eurovision

A Letterkenny artist is hoping to celebrate the feminine spirit on the Eurovision stage this summer as she competes to represent Ireland.

Leila Jane Keeney, a native of the Cathedral …
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