Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

Maria Mc Cormack has had a whirlwind week – but with a little help from friends, she has found the strength to flip around her decision to quit the Happy …
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Up to 10,000 spectators are expected to throng the streets of Bundoran for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade which will take place as usual on March 17th at 3:30pm.

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Secondary school students from all across Donegal have turned junk into fashion to create show shopping costumes. The Northern Regional Final on March 8th saw George Houston of Scoil Mhuire …
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Daniel O’Donnell’s famous tea party was revived once more for a special baking session with Inishowen Chef Brian McDermott. Daniel was the first person to cook a recipe from Brian’s …
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Company founder Ian Harkin from Ballybofey was in Drumcondra recently to visit the Childvision Centre, Ireland’s only Education Centre for blind and multi-disabled children. 

Mr Harkin discovered how the 150-year-old centre was a remarkable place for …
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Every 3 minutes a person in Ireland get a cancer diagnosis, and in Donegal 986 people were diagnosed with cancer in twelve months. Daffodil Day, proudly supported by Boots Ireland, …
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The young creative has worked on some of the biggest projects in the modern entertainment industry, including Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Derry Girls and Episodes. She was keen to share …
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Maria Mc Cormack from Churchill has announced that she will call time on The Happy Camper at Glenveagh – one of the most iconic pop-up cafes in Donegal.

The colourful …
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Two transition year students of St. Columba’s College Stranorlar are hoping it will be their time to shine at this week’s Student Enterprise Awards.

The Donegal mini-company final will see …
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RTE’s Nationwide is set to feature a familiar face this week as they tell the story of Sarah Gillespie and her high-energy RINKA brand.

The next episode on Monday 12th …
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The Donegal Women in Business Network hosted a successful Start-Up Clinic & Exhibition as part of Local Enterprise Week on March 8th.

The AIB-backed event saw entrepreneurs of all careers …
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Multi award-winning Irish makeup artist Danielle Mahon visited Donegal on Thursday for an exclusive event at McElhinneys. The all-new McElhinneys beauty hall was both a party venue and a classroom …
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International Women’s Day was a great opportunity for Warehouse Bar + Kitchen in Letterkenny to host a gathering of ‘girl bosses’ for brunch and inspirational talks.

The popular bar was …
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Fashion, business and blogging were the hot topics this International Women’s Day when Erika Fox of Retro Flame visited Donegal.

The hugely influential Irish blogger delivered a keynote talk at …
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The iconic Choir Director from Cashelard will lead a multi-generational group of singers as part of an Age Friendly community project.

Veronica McCarron conducted The Presentation Kilkenny Secondary School choir in 2016 when they …
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This Thursday March 8th will see one of Ireland’s biggest makeup stars visiting McElhinneys of Ballybofey for an expert skincare and masterclass.

To celebrate the event, Donegal Woman has an …
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Fashion students at LYIT held an eclectic and inspirational showcase today as part of the DICE 2018 event.

This day is a celebration of the Design, Innovation, Creativity, Enterprise programmes …
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The Ballybofey department store and online giant is giving us great discounts on their new season style just in time for International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day.

McElhinneys have kicked …
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This March 8th will see the establishment of a dedicated support group for local women in black and minority ethnic communities.

The group, to be launched in Letterkenny, was formed …
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A Donegal girl had a magical wish come true when a real Olaf snowman appeared in her garden this week – all thanks to her big brother.

Ella Warner, who …
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Redcastle dad Kristian Shortt and his daughter Abbi (aged 5) have teamed up to work on building a monstrous snowman, called Olaf the Second.

Standing at an incredible 14ft …
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Our latest Design Blog is all about those precious little people in our lives… babies!!

It can be so exciting to begin to plan a nursery scheme, especially for …
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After a very successful run of Christmas and Mid Term camps, Bricks 4 Kidz Donegal has just released an even greater schedule of Easter camps!

Twelve camps are taking place …
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This Thursday March 8th will see one of Ireland’s biggest makeup stars visiting McElhinneys of Ballybofey for an expert skincare and masterclass.

Shiseido are delighted to be part of the …
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St. Columba’s College TY students Rachel Bonner and Laura Whelan have unearthed decades of photographs from the school community history to launch a unique calendar for 2018.

Following a …
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If you are a woman in Donegal thinking about setting up in business any time soon then 8th March could be one of the most important dates on your entrepreneurial …
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Nurse Bernie McGuigan, who lives in Malahide, Co. Dublin, got the great news that she’d won a place on Winning Streak during a great night out last week.

Bernie was …
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Met Eireann last night extended the Status Red warning – the highest and most severe level – to all Irish counties. The alert is in effect from Wednesday at 11pm to …
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Snow is falling, all around us, so what better time to play the Christmas tunes than this week.

Christmas FM, the iconic festive radio station, have announced they are coming back on …
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The Irish Baby Names List is an annual event that is a great source of inspiration for parents-to-be and an event that adds a competitive streak among others who want …
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Hats off to the McGill family from Glenties, who have just opened Europe’s first sustainable hotel in the heart of Dublin.

The 4* Iveagh Garden Hotel, on the ever-exciting Harcourt …
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Photographs shared by Pamela Bloe Photography

Alma Stewart and Stephen Gallagher were married on the 18th of November 2017 on an unforgettable day of fun personal moments.

Alma, an accounting …
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The cast of Letterkenny Musical Society were in full swing at their dress rehearsal ahead of the 9 to 5: The Musical opening night at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny.

This show …
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You know that moment when you’re home alone and realise there’s no one to tan your back? 

Thanks to Back2Tan, our solo tanning troubles are over! A TY mini-company has …
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A Transition Year mini company from St. Columba’s College Stranorlar are making baking quick and easy with their new product launch.

Buideal Bake was set up by Siobhán Doyle, Molly Patton and …
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Irish-American Katie Barrett (nee Gallagher) has been selected as Aide to the Grand Marshal in the  257th New York St. Patrick’s day parade.

Ms Barrett has close Donegal roots, as she was reared in …
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Suzanne Jackson, one of Ireland’s biggest bloggers, was the special guest at McElhinneys‘ sparkling party to unveil the new Beauty Hall.

Suzanne was the ideal person to do the honours, as …
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Five key trends were showcased by models across the department store floor, while Creative Designer Eilish Kennedy talked through each style and interviewed buyers about the best investments to make …
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It’s been a big week for the people of Donegal and the O’Donnells after the Room to Improve with Daniel and Majella finally aired on RTE.

From wooden tiles to …
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The Letterkenny Islamic Association and the Donegal Intercultural Platform have launched an appeal for clothing and nappies to send to Syrian refugee camps.

The organisations are collecting donations from the …
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Creative Designer Eilish Kennedy and the team of buyers at McElhinneys clearly had fun choosing their collections this year. They have filled the store with bright, vibrant and extraordinary pieces …
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Competition closed, congratulations to winner Sinead Craig!

UPDATE: The Sligo Fashion and Beauty Collective has been rescheduled to 24th June due to Storm Emma.

Fashion guru and TV star Gok Wan is …
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Almost 100 guests were treated to the Century experience at Backstage Bar & Grill last night before seeing the critically acclaimed ‘Lady Bird’ ahead of the official national release.

The …
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Everyone is pure lurred today after Channel4 announced that Derry Girls has been the biggest series ever in Northern Ireland.

No other show has brought in more viewers since records began …
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Ireland’s top wedding businesses and services were celebrated a glamorous black tie gala ceremony in Meath on Monday, co-hosted by Presenter Lisa Cannon and sponsored by wedding planning software Moposa.

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Kerrykeel family Michael and Mary Whoriskey have this week announced that their 2017 Christmas display has gathered an impressive €6,100 for charity.

Mary and Michael turn their house into another festive wonderland each …
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These six Inishowen mothers have launched Tea & Toast, a new slice of the local mammy wellness movement inspired by Counsellor Sarah Barr. The group began in Buncrana last month …
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Students Aisling Ní Shiadháil, Niamh Ní Shiadháil and Rebekah Nic Giolla Bhain from Colásite Ailigh in Letterkenny have made it to the Regional Final of Junk Kouture 2018 with this show-shopping ensemble. 

The …
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There may be some familiar faces on your TV screens tonight as a Letterkenny businessman and his family feature on RTE’s Nationwide.

Cameras will meet Derek and Anna Walker and …
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The Donegal & Tyrone Farmers Hunt held a glamourous ball on Saturday 17th February at Kee’s Hotel Stranorlar. 

The sell-out event celebrated the success of the riders and the vibrant membership …
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