Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

Donegal/Meath duo Cara Ward and Ruth Teeling aim to get everyone dancing with an infectious new song, out today.

Close To You is the third single from the indie band …
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Cameras have started rolling on an exciting new short film by Gaoth Dobhair actress and screenwriter, Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.

Babaí Brain is the first film to emerge from TG4’s new Irish-language …
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Doctor Sinead Hanley has been announced as the special medical guest at this year’s North West Breast Cancer Ball.

The much-anticipated event returns to the Silver Tassie Hotel on Friday …
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As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McCafferty’s Bar in Lettermacaward is turning pink to raise funds for the Breast Centre North West.

The bar is hosting a …
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The North West Breast Cancer Ball is set to return on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny.

This glamorous event, supporting the Breast Centre …
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‘It’s like going to stay with family’ – An inspirational Donegal woman has earned national recognition for her Airbnb after just one year in business.

Deirdre McBride’s Duffy Lodge in …
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Letterkenny artist Lou Rowland, aka mokusla, is set to release a new EP of ethereal sounds inspired by the ebb and flow of friendships.

lovely people here, but it’s just …
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Donegal singer Moya Brennan has shared her excitement at her latest album being on the first-round ballot for the 67th Grammy Awards.

‘Voices & Harps IV’ by Moya Brennan and …
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Newly appointed Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley didn’t take the traditional route into politics.

The disability campaigner received the Taoiseach’s appointment to the Seanad as a voice for others in Ireland.

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National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, County Donegal, is proud to present Northern Light, a mid-career retrospective exhibition of artist Ann Quinn, opening on Saturday, 5th October at 6pm.

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The battle is heating up between St. Eunan’s GAA and Letterkenny Music and Drama Group!

The two groups are competing in a lip sync battle for the ages on Friday …
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Donegal-based artist Maria Gasol will today launch an exhibition of works drawing from her personal experience of motherhood.

The exhibition will run at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny for a month …
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Three Donegal cleaning fanatics are set to front a new TV series on TG4 this October.

‘Is Mise le MESS’ features a ‘craic team of cleaners’ Síle Ní Duibheannaigh from …
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No amount of prayer could have calmed the chaos in the Shandon Hotel last night as Ted & Co called in for dinner!

The acting troupe escaped ‘Crappy Island’ for …
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Jimmy Carr made a special stop in Muff this weekend to celebrate his investment in the local drinks brand, Muff Liquor Company.

The UK comedian is a proud member of …
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Two outstanding cancer survivors and dedicated volunteers have been awarded Relay for Life Donegal’s highest honour.

Unsung heroes Eileen Tourish and Ena Barrett both received the Gordy Klatt Award this …
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Leading Irish historian Dr Angela Byrne has announced the upcoming launch of her new book about Irish encounters with Romanov Russia.

In Anarchy and Authority, readers follow contemporaneous accounts of Irish …
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Antoinette Moore, founder of Pyramid Holistic Centre, and Lisa Breslin, founder of Imagine Lab, are calling on female entrepreneurs from Donegal to join the ACORNS programme.

Both are past participants …
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A young baking pro from Gaoth Dobhair is fronting a new children’s cookery series airing on Cúla4 this September.

Aoibhín O’Dea (21), founder of Cácaí Aoibhín, is well-known for her …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network will celebrate 25 years of empowerment with a special networking conference in Lough Eske Castle this September.

Irish designer and equitable workplace campaigner …
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Discover the joy of the Irish language through song through Community Singing Le Chéile workshops, taking place on Saturday, 24th August at The Vestry in Letterkenny.

These unique workshops are …
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Kind-hearted Milford girl Alisha Rodgers getting ready to donate her long locks to children in need this September.

Alisha, who hasn’t had a big haircut since 2020, adores her long …
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There were surprises and goodwill galore on Saturday as over €10,000 was raised during a charity headshave at Anne O’Gorman’s hair salon in Ballybofey.

The fundraiser for Beaumont Hospital was …
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ACRES Donegal are hosting two events in the coming weeks focusing on women in agriculture and their needs.

Titled “UR-WAN: Understanding Rural – Women in Agriculture Needs”, the two events …
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Magee of Donegal are delighted to celebrate Donegal 550 with a day-long event exploring their heritage as one of Donegal Town’s oldest department stores with a rich history …
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A young woman is doing a charity head shave for Beaumont Hospital as she prepares for a life-changing brain surgery for epilepsy.

Natalia Marchlewska and her partner James Britton are …
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Discover the joy of the Irish language through song through Community Singing Le Chéile workshops, taking place on Saturday, 24th August at The Vestry in Letterkenny.

These unique workshops are …
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Maureen McLaughlin is the toast of St Johnston after being announced as one of just eight finalists for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition!

Supported by Euronics in association with …
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Shandon Hotel & Spa’s Selfcare Sundays are becoming one of Donegal’s most sought-after escapes, with demand rising for the yoga, sea swimming, and spa pampering experience.

The seaside …
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The search has officially begun for Miss Donegal as the quest to find Miss Ireland 2025 restarts again.

Contestants from each county are invited to take part in the competition, …
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A Letterkenny woman is preparing to make her debut in a leading stage role in a musical in Gosford, Australia.

Rachel Diver (née Hogg) is the leading lady in Gosford …
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Sligo-based Chef Manuela Caniglia, in collaboration with KuoreItalia, has launched an unforgettable journey of food and wine in Italy.

With over 20 years of experience in Italy …
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A Vintage Fashion Show and Afternoon Tea held in Drimarone this month has been a resounding success, raising an impressive €12,400 for the Loreto Girls School in Rumbek, South Sudan.

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Two women who fled their war-torn homes in Ukraine have found solace and purpose in the heart of Milford.

Alla Hres and Yuliia Ovchar established the ‘First House’ Art and …
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Hollywood actor Peter Gallagher has been spotted out and about enjoying Donegal’s culinary and golfing gems.

The star of The OC and scores of US dramas and films, Gallagher has …
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Rural Enterprise Skillnet is reopening applications for the next edition of its popular Women in Construction programme after a successful launch earlier this year.

This fully-funded full-time programme …
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Greencastle businesswoman Laura Bonnar has been awarded the title of Global Irish Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

The Muff Liquor Company CEO has been …
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Downings woman Barbara Gallagher is adding a meaningful purpose to her milestone 50th birthday celebrations this July.

Instead of traditional gifts, Barbara, a dedicated Senior Enhanced Paediatric Nurse in Letterkenny, …
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Donegal disability advocate Nikki Bradley has been formally introduced as the Taoiseach’s nominee to the Seanad.

Ms Bradley takes the seat vacated by Regina Doherty who was elected as an …
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Local mums in Donegal are enjoying walks, chats and support thanks to new meet-ups sparked by Killea woman Sinead Feeney.

Healthcare assistant Sinead, aged 26, struggled with post-partum anxiety after …
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Greencastle woman Laura Bonner was beaming with joy to be surrounded by so many supporters at the Muff Liquor Company brand home launch today.

The award-winning entrepreneur’s 20 year dream …
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An award-winning business accelerator established to encourage female entrepreneurship in Donegal is now open for applications.

Following the success of the programme over the last four years, Local Enterprise …
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A School Uniform Swap Shop is returning to Castlefin to assist families with back to school costs.

Castlefin Uniform Swap Shop is a pop-up School Uniform Exchange where parents and …
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Community fundraisers continue this July in support of Donegal girl TJ McDaid’s wish to walk.

Three-year-old TJ arrived back home to Ireland last week after another period of treatment in …
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The Free Contraception Scheme has been expanded from today to include women aged 32-35.

This means that all women aged 17 to 35 are now covered under the scheme.

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Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker is stepping up to support an Irish Pride fundraiser in true ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ style – with high heels!

The Sex and the City star has …
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Two women’s charities in Donegal have received the proceeds of Team Donegal Oil’s second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge.

The outdoor challenge, which took place in Gartan in April, attracted …
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YES Festival – Ireland’s first cross-border, all women, multi-arts festival – looks set to become an annual event.

The festival welcomed around 20,000 festival goers across Donegal and Derry between …
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Neurological patients in Letterkenny and the surrounding regions are enduring pain and financial strain from travelling up to 112km to see a neurologist.

The disadvantages faced by Donegal patients were …
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