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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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Gin festival to make many holidaymakers happy this summer 7 years ago

Gin festival to make many holidaymakers happy this summer

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The Loop at Dublin and Cork Airport have launched their inaugural gin fest to celebrate the hottest tipple during this holiday season.

This promises to be a great summer gin …
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Animal lovers heed call to keep charity on the road 7 years ago

Animal lovers heed call to keep charity on the road

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A delighted AIN spokesperson said ‘We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s donated towards the van so far – every time you see the van driving …
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Dazzling Dungloe woman wins lavish Ladies Day prize 7 years ago

Dazzling Dungloe woman wins lavish Ladies Day prize

Following Ladies Day at the RDS Dublin Horse Show on Thursday August 10th, the most glamorous gallop to the No. 27 Bar at The Shelbourne for this extra contest.

Dungloe …
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Falcarragh fashionista wins Best Dressed Lady at Dublin Horse Show 7 years ago

Falcarragh fashionista wins Best Dressed Lady at Dublin Horse Show

Aoibheann McMonagle from Falcarragh, Donegal was crowned Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day best dressed in the RDS today.

The glamourous primary school teacher caught the eye of the judges in …
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WATCH: Donegal girl makes the most Irish confession video you’ll ever see 7 years ago

WATCH: Donegal girl makes the most Irish confession video you’ll ever see

It must have taken a lot of courage for Kilcar native Katie Carr to make this emotional announcement that could cause tensions with her friends, family and community.

The 21 …
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Fashion meets football in upcoming celebrity show 7 years ago

Fashion meets football in upcoming celebrity show

The fundraising event kicks off in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Wednesday 6th September starting at 7.30pm sharp.

Gracing the catwalk will be the beautiful Amy Callaghan, this year’s Donegal Rose together with …
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Vibrant Carnstock festival set to have a very lively year 7 years ago

Vibrant Carnstock festival set to have a very lively year

The festival season is going strong across Inishowen and Carnstock is continuing the family fun with a new lease of life.

Carnstock in the heart of Carndonagh returns on the 18th & 19th …
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There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine 7 years ago

There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine

People in the tourism, activities and culture sector can take a lot of pride in Donegal ‘The Coolest Place on the Planet’ featuring heavily in the September edition of influential …
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Daniel O’Donnell shoes now exist, and they’re flipping amazing 7 years ago

Daniel O’Donnell shoes now exist, and they’re flipping amazing

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iRadio DJ Dave Duke is an obvious big fan of Donegal singing star Daniel – so much so that he had printed his face onto a custom pair of Vans.


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Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag 7 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag

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The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman is in for an exciting month ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

She will have a busy schedule of events around the all-important Live …
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5 unforgettable moments from the Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret 7 years ago

5 unforgettable moments from the Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret

The 50th Annual Mary from Dungloe Festival has come to a close but there are countless memories that will last forever from this special year.

The Crowning Cabaret was one …
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Events: The perfect way to discover BPerfect Cosmetics 7 years ago

Events: The perfect way to discover BPerfect Cosmetics

Brendan from Co. Down is the mastermind behind the cosmetics brand which has been gaining a lot of attention and popping up in more stores all across the country this …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal? 7 years ago

Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal?

Local photographer Kate Slevin shared this beautiful aerial shot of the Silver Strand Beach in July which had us lusting for more sunshine to brighten up the county.

Kate’s amazing capture of …
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WATCH: Catwalk shocker creates a fun frenzy at the Mary from Dungloe Fashion Show 7 years ago

WATCH: Catwalk shocker creates a fun frenzy at the Mary from Dungloe Fashion Show

The Mary from Dungloe Festival had a fashion show with a difference last night as some unexpected models stepped out in the bridal showcase.

Rather than the Marys walking the …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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A ticket to the Little Wishes Ball is at the top of our wish list 7 years ago

A ticket to the Little Wishes Ball is at the top of our wish list

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All proceeds for the event will go to Little Angels Special School Letterkenny and Make A Wish Ireland.

Chris Frize met with Letterkenny Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh on Tuesday the …
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Síne shows all the signs of a brilliant businesswoman 7 years ago

Síne shows all the signs of a brilliant businesswoman

Letterkenny girl Síne Harris Ryan is just 10 years old and is already on her second business venture. Sine launched Shabby Chic last weekend at the Off the Street Letterkenny …
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WATCH: Donegal singer’s explosive music video takes internet by storm 7 years ago

WATCH: Donegal singer’s explosive music video takes internet by storm

Sinead’s video for Daddy’s Lessons had 24,000 views in 24 hours and is steadily gaining more and more attraction. It now has 30,000 views and over 200 shares.

The video …
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Did you know our newest Snapchat filter is the work of a Donegal woman? 7 years ago

Did you know our newest Snapchat filter is the work of a Donegal woman?

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We can now add a funky splash of Donegal colours to every photo we take with the latest Irish geofilter on the Snapchat app.

Every county in Ireland now has their …
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WIN a stay at Castle Grove to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe live stream! 7 years ago

WIN a stay at Castle Grove to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe live stream!

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People all over the world will be able to tune in to Donegal Woman and Donegal Daily for the glamourous showcase of this year’s Mary from Dungloe International Festival Crowning …
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New course to empower ’empty nest’ Donegal mammies 7 years ago

New course to empower ’empty nest’ Donegal mammies

“Women in the Home…..New Beginnings,” has been created to offer women the emotional and practical support needed to bridge the gap between years spent in the home caring for others to …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Race Day Style: Contemporary elegance is a winner 7 years ago

Race Day Style: Contemporary elegance is a winner

McElhinneys of Ballybofey, renowned for blending on trend and classic occasion wear, have the winning ticket for style this season.

Thursday the 3rd of August is Ladies Day at the …
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Watch: Donegal wedding has two very unexpected moments 7 years ago

Watch: Donegal wedding has two very unexpected moments

Their ceremony in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on 29th June 2017 was made truly unique when bride Elaine sang a hymn by herself. She performed How Great Thou Art so beautifully …
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Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet 7 years ago

Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet

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Marys from past and present reunited in Dungloe at The Waterfront Hotel for a black-tie event to celebrate special moments from the festival over the years.

Festival winners and Dungloe …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty 7 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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This spa celebration is a dream Donegal woman’s day out 7 years ago

This spa celebration is a dream Donegal woman’s day out

The Villa Rose V Spa & Hair Boutique in Ballybofey are hosting a lavish birthday party to celebrate 10 years in business.

Like the luxurious V Spa, this event is …
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Vibrant colour run to celebrate life of Danielle Mc Laughlin 7 years ago

Vibrant colour run to celebrate life of Danielle Mc Laughlin

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A rainbow of colour will stream through Buncrana this Saturday, July 29th, as the community remembers a young woman who died in India this year.

Donegal woman Danielle Mc Laughlin, …
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Does Donegal have an undiscovered gem worth shouting about? 7 years ago

Does Donegal have an undiscovered gem worth shouting about?

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Think America’s Next Top Model – but for great destinations.

This TG4 series wants to discover Ireland’s next top tourist attraction. Surely we have more than a few in Donegal …
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Delightful garden music festival marks 10 year anniversary 7 years ago

Delightful garden music festival marks 10 year anniversary

Songs for a Summer Evening is a celebration of opera in a garden outhouse in a hidden gem of Donegal.

There will be shows on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th …
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David James to headline fundraising Country Dance in Falcarragh 7 years ago

David James to headline fundraising Country Dance in Falcarragh

Megan, a well-known dancing instructor, has planned a country show to fundraise for the upkeep of Arasbegley Hall in Falcarragh.

Country singer David James will be playing and the Megan …
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Tired of online dating? You might want to try this telly date 7 years ago

Tired of online dating? You might want to try this telly date

Miriam O’Callaghan has put a call out to all singletons to apply to try Ireland’s newest dating phenomenon – A Table for Six.

Saturday Night with Miriam is going to be featuring …
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Donegal teen becomes one of Ireland’s top future makers 7 years ago

Donegal teen becomes one of Ireland’s top future makers

Katie, aged 16, was presented with the Start-Up of the Year Award at U Magazine’s 30 Under 30 awards last night.

The awards shine a light on Ireland’s future makers …
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WATCH: Donegal Dancing twins star in epic Ed Sheeran video 7 years ago

WATCH: Donegal Dancing twins star in epic Ed Sheeran video

The Glenswilly duo made Horn Head their stage as they danced to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Nancy Mulligan’ against an incredible backdrop.

The video, filmed by photographer and videographer Paul Doherty, has …
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WATCH: Aussie TV host cracks up on meeting a woman from Muff! 7 years ago

WATCH: Aussie TV host cracks up on meeting a woman from Muff!

Australian television presenter Grant Denyer couldn’t contain his giggles when he met Caitlin Sheaffer, who grew up in Muff.

We’re well used to the border town prompting a few laughs, …
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A bright and beautiful Donegal wedding 7 years ago

A bright and beautiful Donegal wedding

Caoimhe, a primary school teacher from Letterkenny and Peter, a psychiatric nurse from Kilmacrennan, were wed on March 25th in St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan.

A special feature at the church …
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Orla utters the magic words: Cancer Free 7 years ago

Orla utters the magic words: Cancer Free

Dungloe woman Orla Maguire couldn’t wait to share the happy news yesterday that she has beaten breast cancer.

The 30 year old fought through almost eight months of chemotherapy and …
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Thirsty? There’s a new bar open at McElhinneys 7 years ago

Thirsty? There’s a new bar open at McElhinneys

Clinique have launched a new Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate to help all thirsty skin problems this summer. The long name sounds like a wonder product, so I went to Donegal’s …
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Team Annagry Lassies present wheelie generous charity donations 7 years ago

Team Annagry Lassies present wheelie generous charity donations

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Team Annagry Lassies took part in the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race in June of this year and are seeing the benefits of their tremendous 555km success again today.

The Sharkey’s Bar Stool-wheelers …
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How Bernie Murphy is making a name for herself 7 years ago

How Bernie Murphy is making a name for herself

Bernie Murphy from Buncrana launched her textile business on her 51st birthday this year. Many years of textile artistry brought her to this point and recognition soon followed for her …
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This Donegal woman won’t stop scaring the bejesus out of her coworkers 7 years ago

This Donegal woman won’t stop scaring the bejesus out of her coworkers

Donegal woman Dearbhla Crossan has turned McCormick’s Pharmacy in Milford into the most frightening chemists in the county.

A hilarious compilation video shows the many times she surprises her coworkers …
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Woman issues plea to find mother’s lost wedding ring 7 years ago

Woman issues plea to find mother’s lost wedding ring

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Irene Kelly says her mother has worn her ring for 57 years and she is hopeful it can be returned to her. It is believed the ring was left in the …
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Danielle’s mum hopes to give her the voice that was cruelly taken away 7 years ago

Danielle’s mum hopes to give her the voice that was cruelly taken away

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Danielle was 28 years old when she was found dead in the Goa region of India on March 14th 2017. An Indian man has been charged with her rape and …
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It could be your clan on the couch in the next Gogglebox Ireland 7 years ago

It could be your clan on the couch in the next Gogglebox Ireland

A Donegal family could well be the next clan to open up their living rooms to the public eye.

Is your family among Ireland’s most opinionated TV fans?

The producers are taking …
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Keep Your Cool: Three top products for when you can’t cope with the heat 7 years ago

Keep Your Cool: Three top products for when you can’t cope with the heat

Summer comes and goes in a flash here in Donegal but we love to make the most of the weather when it does brighten up (for 72 hours or so!).


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Picture Special: A great show of ‘support’ at the Big Boob Run 7 years ago

Picture Special: A great show of ‘support’ at the Big Boob Run

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Men and women donned pink clothes and underwear for this colourful event, which was organised to raise awareness of breast cancer self-checks and to raise money for a local fund.

An …
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COMPETITION: Win 6 nights B&B plus €1,000 to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe! 7 years ago

COMPETITION: Win 6 nights B&B plus €1,000 to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe!

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The countdown is on to the beginning of the Mary from Dungloe International Festival and Donegal Daily is delighted to bring live coverage of this year’s anniversary celebrations to all.


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WATCH: This is Glenveagh as you’ve never seen it before 7 years ago

WATCH: This is Glenveagh as you’ve never seen it before

You can imagine flying over the landscape as an eagle in this amazing video created by drone videographer Kevin McBride of Scenic Flyer.

The footage sweeps over the glistening lake, majestic …
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WATCH: This Donegal groom’s serenade will give you goosebumps 7 years ago

WATCH: This Donegal groom’s serenade will give you goosebumps

If you are looking to impress your other half on their wedding day then it always helps to be a professional singer.

Dean James Connaghan from Mountcharles, who now lives …
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