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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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Chelsea garners new fans after incredible Glór Tíre experience 2 days ago

Chelsea garners new fans after incredible Glór Tíre experience

She may not have emerged as the winner of TG4’s Glór Tíre but Dunfanaghy woman Chelsea Evans has a lot of new fans.

Chelsea was one of the first to …
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Danu Young Women’s Choir announces special spring show 4 days ago

Danu Young Women’s Choir announces special spring show

The award-winning Danu Young Women’s Choir have announced details of a Spring concert at a very special venue with some exciting guests.

The historic Guildhall in Derry will provide the …
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And just like that…. Sarah Jessica Parker is an Irish radio fan! 4 days ago

And just like that…. Sarah Jessica Parker is an Irish radio fan!

Sarah Jessica Parker has revealed another classical connection to Ireland through her love for RTÉ radio.

The ‘And Just Like That…’ actress was tuning into the serene sounds of RTE …
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Over 250 women taking on multi-sport adventure this Saturday 4 days ago

Over 250 women taking on multi-sport adventure this Saturday

Gartan will be buzzing with activity this Saturday as Donegal Sports Partnership along with sponsors Team Donegal Oil will host the second Women’s Only Multi-Sport Adventure Challenge at Gartan Outdoor …
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The Elvis Spectacular Show comes to Gweedore! 5 days ago

The Elvis Spectacular Show comes to Gweedore!

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An unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll and Elvis Presley’s greatest hits awaits An Chúirt Hotel on Saturday, April 27th. The Elvis Spectacular Show is quite simply the …
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Ballybofey’s Laura Ní Aoidhne shows her grá for Irish in Leinster House 1 week ago

Ballybofey’s Laura Ní Aoidhne shows her grá for Irish in Leinster House

A Donegal woman has taken Leinster House by storm as part of her role as a TG4 intern.

Ballybofey native Laura Ní Aoidhne is working with the broadcaster as the …
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Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee 1 week ago

Glenswilly’s dancing queen ready to showcase Donegal at Rose of Tralee

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Glenswilly dancer Niamh Shevlin is enjoying the afterglow as the weekend’s events sink in.

On Saturday night she was crowned as the 2024 Donegal Rose, impressing the judges amongst 16 …
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Tidy up planned at Little Angels burial grave in Letterkenny 1 week ago

Tidy up planned at Little Angels burial grave in Letterkenny

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Letterkenny University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still …
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Magee of Donegal Mega Sale this weekend: Up to 70% Off! 1 week ago

Magee of Donegal Mega Sale this weekend: Up to 70% Off!

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It’s that time of year again. Magee of Donegal on the Diamond in Donegal Town are having their Mega Clearance Sale in store this weekend.

Starting on …
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New Donegal brand ‘Calculate Clothing’ multiplies style and comfort 2 weeks ago

New Donegal brand ‘Calculate Clothing’ multiplies style and comfort

Get ready to elevate your Athleisure game! Convoy woman Elaine Ayton has launched a brand new fashion line, Calculate Clothing, offering a unique mix of comfort and style.

Launched on …
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New spring sparkle at Stevens Jewellers Letterkenny 2 weeks ago

New spring sparkle at Stevens Jewellers Letterkenny

Letterkenny’s Stevens Jewellers is shining bright this spring with fabulous new collections.

The main street store has unveiled stunning new pieces that are perfect for every occasion and budget.

Discover …
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Gweedore designer blends elegance and luxury in new fashion brand 2 weeks ago

Gweedore designer blends elegance and luxury in new fashion brand

West Donegal designer Sarah Lorraine Gallagher is making a statement in soft power with the launch of Ireland’s newest luxury brand – Sarah Lorraine Donegal.

Driven by a passion for …
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North West 10K fashion show raises fantastic €6,475! 3 weeks ago

North West 10K fashion show raises fantastic €6,475!

The North West 10k charities are thrilled to announce that last week’s fashion show raised an amazing €6,475!

The glamorous event in the Radisson Blu hotel in Letterkenny saw local …
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Hotelier Aisling Arnold elected Chair of Donegal branch of IHF 3 weeks ago

Hotelier Aisling Arnold elected Chair of Donegal branch of IHF

Aisling Arnold, General Manager of Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy, has been elected Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

A fourth-generation hotelier and member of the …
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Powerful documentary tackling endometriosis to be screened in Letterkenny 3 weeks ago

Powerful documentary tackling endometriosis to be screened in Letterkenny

An award-winning documentary on women’s hidden struggles with endometriosis will be screened in Letterkenny this April.

‘Below the Belt’, executive produced by Hillary Rodham Clinton, sheds light on the often-ignored …
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Gallery: Community shines at style-filled North West 10k fashion show! 3 weeks ago

Gallery: Community shines at style-filled North West 10k fashion show!

Last night’s North West 10k Fashion Show was a memorable night of fashion, fun and fundraising!

Local personalities stepped out of their comfort zones and onto the catwalk of …
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Stranorlar strongwoman powers through pain to national competition 4 weeks ago

Stranorlar strongwoman powers through pain to national competition

A young Stranorlar woman is set to compete in the biggest Strongwoman competition in Ireland this weekend.

Megan Jennings will be one of 22 women pushing their limits lifting, throwing …
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Spring hair glow-up with Patrick Gildea’s Colour Experts! 1 month ago

Spring hair glow-up with Patrick Gildea’s Colour Experts!

Did you know, Patrick Gildea Hairdressing in Letterkenny has eight Certified Master Colour Experts? These advanced colourists have trained to an elite level of colour expertise, ensuring you receive the …
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Shandon Hotel and Spa celebrates eight years of success! 1 month ago

Shandon Hotel and Spa celebrates eight years of success!

The Shandon Hotel and Spa threw a celebratory bash last night to mark eight years since its revival.

The seaside hotel marked the anniversary with a lavish party for staff …
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Olivia’s thank you as Penneys fashion show raises amazing €5,190 1 month ago

Olivia’s thank you as Penneys fashion show raises amazing €5,190

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Newtowncunningham woman Oliva Robb has expressed her gratitude for the “effort, support and love” put into a hugely successful fashion show at Penneys Letterkenny.

€5,190 was raised on Tuesday as …
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Donegal TikTokker brews teatime meet-ups for content creators 1 month ago

Donegal TikTokker brews teatime meet-ups for content creators

Donegal TikTok star Mirenda Rosenberg has launched a ‘Content Creator Tea’ to help creators spill the tea on their challenges and share successes.

This networking event and workshop at the …
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Women in Construction programme now enrolling in Donegal 1 month ago

Women in Construction programme now enrolling in Donegal

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Gallery: In true Penneys fashion… colleagues step up in style for Olivia Robb 2 months ago

Gallery: In true Penneys fashion… colleagues step up in style for Olivia Robb

You would have got a ticket for the Oscars easier than you would have got a ticket for tonight’s Penneys fashion show, as staff held a heartwarming fundraiser for a …
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Garda Rita Casey from Donegal delighted to be Mayo Person of the Year 2 months ago

Garda Rita Casey from Donegal delighted to be Mayo Person of the Year

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Malin Head native Rita Casey gratefully accepted the title of Mayo Person of the Year at an awards luncheon last weekend.

Rita Casey (née Doherty), who is living and working …
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Step back in time and relax at Ardtara Country House 2 months ago

Step back in time and relax at Ardtara Country House

Effortless relaxation awaits at Ardtara Country House, a luxurious escape nestled in the heart of County Derry.

From the moment you arrive, attentive service, a peaceful setting, and comforting fine …
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Brave stories empower as businesswomen unite across borders 2 months ago

Brave stories empower as businesswomen unite across borders

Powerful, raw and uplifting stories were shared on International Women’s Day as the Donegal Women in Business Network joined forces with the Enterprising Women of Mid and East Antrim for …
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Three Letterkenny nurses honoured for exceptional care 2 months ago

Three Letterkenny nurses honoured for exceptional care

Three outstanding nurses/midwives from Letterkenny University Hospital (LUH) have been acknowledged for the meaningful difference they make in their patients’ lives.

At a ceremony in the …
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Symbolic art unveiled to encourage greater inclusion of women in local politics 2 months ago

Symbolic art unveiled to encourage greater inclusion of women in local politics

Killybegs Councillor Niamh Kennedy was among the female politicians celebrating this week’s unveiling of a powerful painting at Dublin’s Custom House for International Women’s Day.

The artwork, by former Leitrim …
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Nikki Bradley launches the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon 2 months ago

Nikki Bradley launches the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon

Donegal disability advocate and public speaker Nikki Bradley is setting out to inspire all walkers, joggers and runners to join this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.

The 10km event, now …
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Brí Carr to share songs and stories at Derry’s Guildhall 2 months ago

Brí Carr to share songs and stories at Derry’s Guildhall

Ramelton singer-songwriter Brí Carr is preparing for a unique concert celebrating Irish Language Week 2024 at Derry’s Guildhall.

The event, titled “Mo Cheol Thú”, will be an evening of song …
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Claire McDonough elected new President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce 2 months ago

Claire McDonough elected new President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Claire McDonough as its new President.

Claire is the Co-Owner of La Maison Interior Design Studio and most recently served as Vice President and …
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Brilliant Bríd’s charity walking challenge tops €10k 2 months ago

Brilliant Bríd’s charity walking challenge tops €10k

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Unstoppable Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney from Loch an lúir has reached an incredible €10,000 milestone for Donegal Cancer Flights & Services – just two months into her 366-day walking challenge.

The …
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New indie pop band finds inspiration in the hills of Donegal 2 months ago

New indie pop band finds inspiration in the hills of Donegal

Lively new music has emerged from the serenity of Dungloe as The Hopeful Kind release their debut track.

The band, led by Donegal native Cara Ward and Ruth Teeling from …
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Donegal students turn plastic into world prize-winning gown! 2 months ago

Donegal students turn plastic into world prize-winning gown!

Three creative Carndonagh Community School pupils brought the glamour to the world stage yesterday as they won a major Junk Kouture award in Monaco.

Julia Grant, Ciara Gilmore and Ailish …
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Donegal’s explorers shine at Outsider awards 2 months ago

Donegal’s explorers shine at Outsider awards

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Some of Donegal’s most inspirational explorers scooped national awards from Outsider Magazine last night.

Buncrana’s Jennifer Doherty, Arranmore dipper Paddy Conaghan, Rossnowlagh surfer Easkey Britton and south-Donegal based charity Liquid …
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The Addams Family rises again! 2 months ago

The Addams Family rises again!

In March 2020, after only two nights, the Letterkenny Musical Society had to cut short their production of The Addams Family.

But four years later, they are back and even …
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Donegal students add fashion flair to Junk Kouture awards 2 months ago

Donegal students add fashion flair to Junk Kouture awards

Three Atlantic Technological University (ATU) students, have designed this year’s awards for the Junk Kouture Finals held in Monaco this week.

The awards, crafted with sustainability in mind, have …
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Geraldine Mullan bringing community together for a cause in memory of son Tomás 2 months ago

Geraldine Mullan bringing community together for a cause in memory of son Tomás

Moville’s Geraldine Mullan has announced a charity walk to celebrate the life of her son Tomás on what would have been his 18th birthday.

On 20th August 2020, dad John …
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Double the treat at O’Hehirs Bakery with 10% off morning deals + freebies! 2 months ago

Double the treat at O’Hehirs Bakery with 10% off morning deals + freebies!

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O’Hehirs Bakery is running a 10% off for Bonus Club members from 9am-12pm each day, providing even more benefits to loyal customers.

Customers already get every 8th tea/coffee …
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Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day 2 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day

Mark your calendars! The Donegal Women in Business Network (DWIBN) is excited to partner with the enterprising women of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a special “Crossing Horizons: …
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Moya Brennan named as Donegal Person of the Year 3 months ago

Moya Brennan named as Donegal Person of the Year

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Moya Brennan has been chosen as the Donegal Person of the Year for 2023.

The announcement took place in Rose’s Bar, Creeslough this evening, marking a year since the …
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Donegal author shortlisted for KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards 3 months ago

Donegal author shortlisted for KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards

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Isla McGuckin from Portsalon has been shortlisted for the 2024 KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards for her book ‘April’s Garden.’

The shortlist for the 34th annual awards was announced …
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North West Breast Cancer Ball grand total revealed! 3 months ago

North West Breast Cancer Ball grand total revealed!

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The grand total raised at the 2023 North West Breast Cancer Ball 2023 has been revealed, with €15,081 being contributed to local research and services.

The glamorous event at the …
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Six Donegal winners take home Irish Wedding Awards 3 months ago

Six Donegal winners take home Irish Wedding Awards

Some of Donegal’s top wedding specialists and businesses have been honoured at the 6th Irish Wedding Awards 2024.

The black-tie ceremony took place on the 30th of January in Dublin, …
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Donegal Rape Crisis Centre breaking stigma and building hope in new documentary 3 months ago

Donegal Rape Crisis Centre breaking stigma and building hope in new documentary

Awareness and funding struggles are at the heart of a new short documentary that sheds light on the Donegal Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (DSARCC).

Premiered last Friday, the …
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Watch: Carol Wilson shares her ‘grá’ for Irish music in ethereal dance track 3 months ago

Watch: Carol Wilson shares her ‘grá’ for Irish music in ethereal dance track

When you think of Irish dance music, a vision of reels and jigs might immediately spring to mind, but there is an evolution taking place and one Donegal based singer-songwriter …
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Catch the Easter Express at Oakfield Park on Easter weekend 3 months ago

Catch the Easter Express at Oakfield Park on Easter weekend

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Hop onboard Donegal’s biggest Easter hunt as the Easter Express opens for bookings at 10am today on www.oakfieldpark.com


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Isabella Kearney hopes to do Donegal mum proud in Eurosong 3 months ago

Isabella Kearney hopes to do Donegal mum proud in Eurosong

An accomplished singer/songwriter with Donegal roots is dreaming of the chance to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Isabella Kearney, whose mum Barbara Kearney is from Greencastle, is …
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Donegal’s Aisling Jarvis buzzing to be part of punk rock Eurosong entry 3 months ago

Donegal’s Aisling Jarvis buzzing to be part of punk rock Eurosong entry

Donegal musician Aisling Jarvis is set to shine in one of the most anticipated entries for the Eurosong competition tonight.

Aisling, the daughter of Moya Brennan of Clannad, is a …
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Find your perfect wedding venue at the Gallen Hospitality Wedding Showcase 3 months ago

Find your perfect wedding venue at the Gallen Hospitality Wedding Showcase

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Discover your dream wedding venue in the heart of Donegal at Gallen Hospitality’s Biggest Wedding Venue Showcase of 2024 with the Villa Rose Hotel …
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