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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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‘Amazing support from home made me strong’ –  Layla Doherty reflects on Miss Earth Ireland experience 3 months ago

‘Amazing support from home made me strong’ – Layla Doherty reflects on Miss Earth Ireland experience

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Ballyliffin woman Layla Doherty is still on a high after a month in Vietnam as Miss Earth Ireland.

It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip filled with fun and new friendships, but …
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Powerful documentary to highlight work of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre 3 months ago

Powerful documentary to highlight work of Donegal Rape Crisis Centre

Donegal Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC), in partnership with Oath Studios, has created a short film documentary highlighting the valuable work they do in supporting survivors of sexual violence.

The film …
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Dust off your magic carpet for the Letterkenny Panto’s return to the stage! 3 months ago

Dust off your magic carpet for the Letterkenny Panto’s return to the stage!

Letterkenny Pantomime Society are making a long overdue return to the stage with their show, Aladdin in the wonderful An Grianan Theatre.

Family-favourite Aladdin opens on Saturday,  January 20, …
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Brilliant Bríd embarks on 366-day charity walking challenge 4 months ago

Brilliant Bríd embarks on 366-day charity walking challenge

A well-known West Donegal woman is embarking on a year-long walking campaign so local families and individuals can benefit from Donegal Cancer Flights & Services.

Bríd ‘Winnie’ Sweeney, who lives …
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Inspirational Ruby Druce celebrates 108th birthday in style 4 months ago

Inspirational Ruby Druce celebrates 108th birthday in style

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Donegal’s oldest citizen Ruby Druce marks her 108th birthday this New Year’s Eve – and the kettle will be boiled dry as she welcomes a steady stream of visitors!

Remarkable …
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Traveller women’s exhibition showcases hope, struggles, and aspirations through art 4 months ago

Traveller women’s exhibition showcases hope, struggles, and aspirations through art

Traveller women from Donegal proudly launched an exhibition today, combining crafts, heritage and life experiences to create impactful art.

The ‘Pavee Beoirs Whiden… Traveller Women Talking‘ exhibit consists of six …
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‘Children in domestic abuse situations don’t really want presents at Christmas, but to be free from fear’ 4 months ago

‘Children in domestic abuse situations don’t really want presents at Christmas, but to be free from fear’

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Donegal Domestic Violence Services has launched its new winter appeal called ‘Safe at Home’. 

Winter is a challenging time of the year for many people, but for families who are …
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Charity concert to celebrate the life of midwife Helen McLaughlin 4 months ago

Charity concert to celebrate the life of midwife Helen McLaughlin

A beloved Donegal woman will be remembered this Saturday during a special fundraising concert for Donegal Hospice.

The concert is in loving memory of Inishowen woman Helen McLaughlin, who sadly …
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Síoraí: Shop more sustainably with tea-rrific ideas from new Donegal store 4 months ago

Síoraí: Shop more sustainably with tea-rrific ideas from new Donegal store

Want to buy local AND help the environment this Christmas? Then check out some of the sustainable seasonal gifts, clothing and accessories at Síoraí, the newly launched Carndonagh store.

Síoraí …
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Watch: Cashel Na Cor ladies strike a pose at Sequin Cinderella! 5 months ago

Watch: Cashel Na Cor ladies strike a pose at Sequin Cinderella!

Sequin Cinderella Boutique in Buncrana hosted an incredibly special fashion show yesterday, inviting the ladies from Cashel Na Cor inclusion hub to be supermodels for a day!

Store owner Nicola …
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Give the gift of art with Kevin Callaghan Pottery 5 months ago

Give the gift of art with Kevin Callaghan Pottery

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This Christmas, give the gift of art with something truly unique from Donegal artist Kevin Callaghan.

Kevin Callaghan is a multi-award-winning artist, designer and craftsperson who makes contemporary …
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Gin experience on the way to Muff 5 months ago

Gin experience on the way to Muff

By  •  Life

It’s all systems go as the Muff Liquor Company gains planning permission to build a new distillery in Muff.

The premium drinks company is planning a new distillery, bottling site, …
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Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering! 5 months ago

Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering!

Get ready to celebrate the festive season with the Donegal Women in Business Network’s annual Christmas gathering.

The event will be held on Thursday, December 6th 2023 from 7.30pm at …
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Sheer magic! Finn Valley College pupils star in Ed Sheeran music video 5 months ago

Sheer magic! Finn Valley College pupils star in Ed Sheeran music video

Finn Valley College pupils have stars in their eyes this week with the release of a music video filmed in the Stranorlar school.

The video idea was handpicked by Ed …
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First Look: ‘All Shook Up’ ready to rock Letterkenny! 5 months ago

First Look: ‘All Shook Up’ ready to rock Letterkenny!

Letterkenny Music and Drama Group (LMDG) is revved up and ready to open their winter musical that is sure to get your blue suede shoes tapping!

All Shook Up, a …
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Donegal breast cancer patient hails ‘gem’ on our doorstep 5 months ago

Donegal breast cancer patient hails ‘gem’ on our doorstep

A Donegal woman diagnosed with breast cancer this year has spoken of the importance of preserving local services for patients across the northwest.

Jacqui Coyle from Burt has largely completed …
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Gallery: Christmas cheer comes to Letterkenny at lights switch-on 5 months ago

Gallery: Christmas cheer comes to Letterkenny at lights switch-on

Letterkenny folk came out in force last night as the town officially switched on its Christmas lights.

Hundreds of people of all ages gathered at Market Square for the official …
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Donegal’s Megan Nic Ruairí unveils enchanting new music 5 months ago

Donegal’s Megan Nic Ruairí unveils enchanting new music

Ranafast singer-songwriter Megan Nic Ruairí is set to captivate audiences once again with her latest single, ‘Twenty Two’.

Megan has also just announced her debut solo EP ‘Made Of …
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Villa Rose rolls out festive Boujee Brunch experience 5 months ago

Villa Rose rolls out festive Boujee Brunch experience

Calling all foodies and fashion lovers! This festive season, prepare to be swept away by a glamorous brunch experience at Villa Rose in Ballybofey.

Get ready to level up and …
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Donegal’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail fronts popular series about sustainable fashion 5 months ago

Donegal’s Caoimhe Ní Chathail fronts popular series about sustainable fashion

Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and Proinsias Ó Coinn are once again embarking on a mission to revolutionize our closets in Éadaí SOS.

The second series of the show is …
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McElhinneys reveals enchanting Christmas wonderland display 5 months ago

McElhinneys reveals enchanting Christmas wonderland display

McElhinneys of Ballybofey unveiled its annual Christmas Window for the 2023 Christmas festivities at a spectacular family event on Sunday evening.

The theme of the McElhinneys Christmas window this year …
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Derry Girls scoops Emmy for Best Comedy Programme 5 months ago

Derry Girls scoops Emmy for Best Comedy Programme

Channel 4’s Derry Girls has won a comedy award at the International Emmys.

The third and final season of the hit comedy jointly won best comedy programme alongside Indian comedian …
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Spa, sips and shopping at the Shandon Spa Elemis Christmas Event 5 months ago

Spa, sips and shopping at the Shandon Spa Elemis Christmas Event

The Shandon Hotel and Spa at Marble Hill are hosting the ultimate festive pamper day – a Elemis Christmas Spectacular on November 30th.

Join the team at the Shandon for …
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TV presenter Ciara Doherty is special guest at North West Breast Cancer Ball 5 months ago

TV presenter Ciara Doherty is special guest at North West Breast Cancer Ball

Virgin Media’s Ciara Doherty is the special guest at this year’s North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball.

Billed as a night of elegance and inspiration, the event takes place at …
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Sarah Jessica Parker loves a ‘gorgeous Guinness’ in famous Donegal pub! 5 months ago

Sarah Jessica Parker loves a ‘gorgeous Guinness’ in famous Donegal pub!

By  •  Life

Hollywood actress Sarah Jessica Parker is a wine creator at heart, but when she’s in Donegal, she admits that she loves a glass of the black stuff.

The Sex and …
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Bravo Bernie! Donegal artist takes home public choice award 5 months ago

Bravo Bernie! Donegal artist takes home public choice award

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Local artist Bernie Anderson has been announced as the winner of a coveted prize in the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) art competition.

Bernie, from Ballybofey/Gweedore won a …
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Ballybofey mum is Donegal’s family carer of the year 5 months ago

Ballybofey mum is Donegal’s family carer of the year

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Ciara Lynch from Ballybofey has been recognised at the Netwatch Donegal Family Carer of the Year.

Nominated by a close friend, Ciara’s selfless and endearing caring nature speaks to why …
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‘Only now I appreciate how lucky I was to have a quick diagnosis’ 5 months ago

‘Only now I appreciate how lucky I was to have a quick diagnosis’

A Donegal woman who survived breast cancer while pregnant has called on the local community to support the North West Breast Cancer charity ball this December.

Caitríona Greene from Gortahork …
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Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer 5 months ago

Sabina Higgins receiving treatment for breast cancer

Sabina Higgins has urged women over 70 to be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer, after revealing that she is undergoing treatment …
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Free lecture to discuss impact of a breast cancer diagnosis in the family 5 months ago

Free lecture to discuss impact of a breast cancer diagnosis in the family

A leading UK breast surgeon will give a free public talk in Letterkenny on understanding the impact of a family member’s breast cancer diagnosis.

Mr Peter Barry, Consultant Breast and …
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Artist Audrey Henry to unveil captivating collection in debut solo exhibition 5 months ago

Artist Audrey Henry to unveil captivating collection in debut solo exhibition

Letterkenny artist Audrey Henry will open her first solo exhibition this weekend, showcasing a collection of captivating oil paintings depicting the stunning landscapes of Donegal.

This exhibition opens on Friday …
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Ardara trio conquers the 2 Johnnies parish quiz! 6 months ago

Ardara trio conquers the 2 Johnnies parish quiz!

Three Ardara women are the pride of their village after scooping the trophy in ‘The 2 Johnnies’ Late Night Lock In’ parish quiz.

Martina, her daughter Theresa and their good …
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Inspirational Geraldine Mullan gives back to Lough Swilly RNLI 6 months ago

Inspirational Geraldine Mullan gives back to Lough Swilly RNLI

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Inspirational Geraldine Mullan presented proceeds from her Amelia’s Flight of Hope Festival to the volunteers of Lough Swilly RNLI.

Thousands attended the October festival remembering little Amelia Mullan on what …
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Moya Brennan stars in enchanting instrumental album

Clannad star Moya Brennan has shared her ethereal vocals with a Dutch music collective for a unique album, out on November 3rd.

UNIFONY is a collaborative project by Dutch musicians …
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Listen: Jessica dreams big as Junior Eurovision song ‘Aisling’ is released 6 months ago

Listen: Jessica dreams big as Junior Eurovision song ‘Aisling’ is released

Jessica McKean from St Johnston will officially be Ireland’s entry into the Junior Eurovision song contest.

The 10-year-old star won a public vote after the final of TG4’s Junior Eurovision …
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Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal 6 months ago

Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal

Businesswomen across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim gathered at Lough Eske Castle for an event to celebrate National Womens’ Enterprise Day. The event was organised by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, in …
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Prepare to be ‘all shook up’ at the new Letterkenny Music and Drama Group musical! 6 months ago

Prepare to be ‘all shook up’ at the new Letterkenny Music and Drama Group musical!

Letterkenny Music and Drama Group are getting ready to rock ‘n’ roll in An Grianan Theatre this winter with a huge musical production.

The multi-award-winning group is back with a …
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Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk raises over €3,600 for Cancer Care West 6 months ago

Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk raises over €3,600 for Cancer Care West

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Organisers of the Letterkenny Pink Run/Walk were tickled pink to present a fantastic €3,640 to Cancer Care West this week.

The money was raised during a community fundraiser organised by …
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Events: ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner night at the Shandon Hotel! 6 months ago

Events: ‘Simply the Best’ Tina Turner night at the Shandon Hotel!

The Shandon Hotel hosted a night of stellar entertainment and throwback fun last night in their newly refurbished McCarthy Suite.

Guests were treated to a Tina Turner tribute and a …
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Why a solo yoga holiday is good for the body and soul 6 months ago

Why a solo yoga holiday is good for the body and soul

The meaning of yoga is union – the union of the body, mind and spirit.

Getting fulfilment from yoga takes a combination of factors. It depends on your mindset, surroundings, …
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Former nurse selected as finalist in prestigious art competition 6 months ago

Former nurse selected as finalist in prestigious art competition

By  •  Life

Ballybofey/Gweedore artist Bernie Anderson has been taking a trip down memory lane after being shortlisted in an art competition by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Bernie, a retired …
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SIMPLY THE BEST: Shandon Hotel hosting legendary Tina Turner tribute party! 6 months ago

SIMPLY THE BEST: Shandon Hotel hosting legendary Tina Turner tribute party!

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The Shandon Hotel is hosting a party night not to be missed on Sunday 22nd October.

Relive the legendary Tina Turner hits with a top tribute act, topped …
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Take the plunge at ‘Swim in Pink’ dips across Donegal this Sunday 6 months ago

Take the plunge at ‘Swim in Pink’ dips across Donegal this Sunday

If you’re looking for a ‘cool’ thing to do this weekend, why not brave a dip for a good cause?

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute in association with Blackrock …
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Donegal author to launch second novel in home village of Glen 6 months ago

Donegal author to launch second novel in home village of Glen

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Donegal’s Caitriona Coyle will launch her second novel in her native village of Glen this October, marking another major milestone in her writing career.

The novel Gracie follows Coyle’s successful …
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Dare to dip at Marble Hill this Sunday for breast cancer research! 6 months ago

Dare to dip at Marble Hill this Sunday for breast cancer research!

Swimming for a good cause has never been more fun!

Everyone is invited to go positively pink for a fun dip this Sunday, October 22nd, at 10.30am on Marble Hill …
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Gallery: Pink run sweeps through Letterkenny for breast cancer awareness 6 months ago

Gallery: Pink run sweeps through Letterkenny for breast cancer awareness

Letterkenny was painted pink yesterday as over 260 runners and walkers turned out for a fundraising walk/run in aid of Cancer Care West.

The event was organised by …
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Volunteers invited to be a Secret Santa for children in Donegal this Christmas 6 months ago

Volunteers invited to be a Secret Santa for children in Donegal this Christmas

Donegal’s Lifestart Services has relaunched its Christmas Toy Appeal to support local families facing hardship this winter.

The initiative invites people to volunteer as a Secret Santa. Volunteers are paired …
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Letterkenny University Hospital lights up for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness 6 months ago

Letterkenny University Hospital lights up for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness

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Pink and blue lights shone brightly across Letterkenny last night as the hospital joined a global wave of light for International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day.

The strip of lights …
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Mammies Market and Vintage Tea Party fundraisers to support five charities 6 months ago

Mammies Market and Vintage Tea Party fundraisers to support five charities

Burtonport Community Centre will host two exciting events this weekend for the Jamie’s Thank You fundraiser in celebration of a resilient local baby.

Jamie McBride, aged one, is the son …
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Gaoth Dobhair woman tells the special story behind her wedding dress 6 months ago

Gaoth Dobhair woman tells the special story behind her wedding dress

A Donegal woman is set to feature in a stylish new TV show about wedding dresses.

Anne McFadden (nee Doherty) from Gaoth Dobhair will tell her story of her special gown …
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