Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

There’s just one month left until the second instalment of the ‘Fifty Shades’ phenomenon comes to the big screen. It’s going to be even darker and steamier than the first …
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As we go back to school, back to work or just return to our routine after the Christmas break, many of us are feeling under the weather, and a growing …
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TV3’s new channel be3 went live at 7am this morning, bringing with it a schedule of ‘female-focused’ content and children’s programmes.

An exclusive new production entitled Aerial Ireland will premiere …
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Razzle-dazzle was the order of the day as one of RTE’s most-anticipated reality shows yet came to our screens. Dancing with the Stars, or ‘Irish Strictly’, began with a burst …
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Nuala Frahling, from Germany, is currently living in Belfast and was visiting a Donegal friend this New Year when they decided to visit the sanctuary. Nuala was spending time with …
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Deputy Charlie McConalogue is calling on the Children’s Minister to close a loophole in the ECCE system, which limits enrolment options for childcare.

Under the current scheme, children can only …
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It’s been a tough week for some being back at work, and January is a bit of a gloomy month itself. If you’re shying away from spending money this weekend …
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Jessica Gallagher and Rory McLaughlin came home from Manchester this Christmas to get married in Donegal on New Year’s Eve.

The newlyweds, along with their 300 guests, stopped celebrating to …
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Killea-native Alice Diver’s online sketches always seem to perfectly capture everyday life and the funny aspects of it all. This time she is taking on the religious Donegal mammy who …
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The St Johnston-based online store – Chiq Maternity – started last year and ever since then they have spent their days making sure fashion and the female body compliment each …
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Linda Gallagher has just turned 40, she weighs 24 stone and she is taking on a huge personal challenge.

The Letterkenny woman is determined to walk 5K without having to …
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Catriona commissioned a drone video to film her pub at Donegal’s biggest celebrity charity event held at Rosapenna Golf Course last May. The video was noticed by TV producers from America, …
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We’re all partied out after the Christmas season, but life goes on and events always seem to pop up. We’re also struggling to come up with outfit inspiration now that …
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The new ad campaign from the Irish Cancer Society sees various people describe why they want to “Get Cancer” – but instead of developing Dthe disease, the word ‘get’ refers to …
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A call is now being issued to ambitious female entrepreneurs who would like to be considered for participation in the 9th Cycle of the Going for Growth initiative.

Enterprise Ireland …
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Dragons’ Den Ireland will be returning for an eighth series in Spring 2017 on RTÉ One. In 7 years, the Dragons have seen 415 pitches, invested in over 95 business …
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Myrtle Doherty has been collecting items to send to Belarus for the past seven years, with each appeal bringing more and more goods to disabled children.

The Vesnova children’s orphanage …
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Oiche Nollaig na mBan is almost upon us, which is a traditionally the day women get to put their feet up after the Christmas rush. January 6th is also the …
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The CCTV footage features two toddlers, aged two, in their nursery. The boys were playing in a chest of drawers before it fell and one boy was trapped underneath.

In a …
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They will be in the Clanree Hotel at 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 4th January) to meet any women thinking of applying for the competition.

The Donegal Rose Selection will take place on …
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Ryanair today launched a massive January Back to Work sale with 20% off on over two million seats on sale on the Ryanair.com website – for two days only.

These Back …
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Here’s something to look forward to in 2017 – the Mean Girls Musical is actually happening!

The release date is just perfect too – October 3rd, 2017. When else?

The …
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It looks like tradition won out in 2016 when it came to naming children in Ireland, as the tumultuous events of the year failed to influence parents’ decision-making. No baby …
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Ed Sheeran is back! He posted a teasing video to Twitter today to simply say – New Music Coming Friday!!

Hello 2017… pic.twitter.com/1UyjpgoFbo

— Ed …
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It’s official: Mrs Brown is once again the queen of Christmas television after the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas special pulled in the most viewers over the festive period for the …
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The monthly meeting will take place on Thursday 12th of January from 19:30 to 21:00 in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny.

The meeting offers parents a safe and comfortable setting …
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Rajni Singh Carney has spent her life travelling around the world, and now she is bringing the world together through fashion and charity.

Une écharpe – Une vie means One scarf …
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There are bound to be many old phones and tech devices discarded around homes this Christmas, as shiny new updates command our attention.

The BUMBLEance Children’s Ambulance Service collect used …
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The weather this weekend is not looking good for anyone going out or travelling on New Year’s Eve, as rain and frost are forecast for Donegal.

The unseasonably mild weather …
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You’ll either love it or hate it – the Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas specials are something that bring families together for a while. With lots of *shushing* and rustling sweet …
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Actor Brendan O’Carroll, his wife Jenny and the Brown/O’Carroll families have made a very substantial donation to the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) on behalf of everyone involved in …
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Storm Barbara is battering the country. There are trees falling on roads and the coasts are treacherous places to be.

Met Eireann have issued two weather warnings as gusts of 120km/h …
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Laveesha, founded by Dungloe medical scientist Louise Breslin, is a carefully curated collection of statement jewellery pieces sourced from around the world. The pieces noted for their versatility have become …
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A heartbreaking message has been sent out in the hope of helping a young man who suffers from loneliness at Christmas.

The appeal was sent to former MLA Pat Ramsey …
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An Orange weather warning was has been issued by Met Eireann, with Donegal being one of the worst affected counties.

There will be heavy rain this morning with a risk …
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Donegal based national charity Alcohol Forum has recorded a version of the classic Christmas poem, ‘Twas the night before Christmas’, to raise awareness of the harmful effect our drinking can …
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The film office will be honoured in the 2016 Entertainment Awards hosted by TMT News.

Commenting on the award Aideen said: “I think this is another great example of Donegal …
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The first trailer for the Christmas Day episode was released last night, and the theme of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol suggests we’re going to see some retrospective, dark and haunting …
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Ryan O Breathnach from Bundoran is an Ordinary Supply with the Irish Naval Service and is part of the LÉ Eithne crew who recorded a fantastic music video for CMRF Crumlin to …
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Ciara Cunningham, from Kilcar, was at work when her older sister Nichola made a surprise entrance. Ciara’s reaction was a mix of hilarious shock and happiness to see her sister …
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2016 has been quite the year, and many people are looking for a fresh start. That’s probably why Pantone selected Greenery as the Colour of the Year for 2017. Every …
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Santa has a particular set of skills for delivering toys on Christmas Eve, but they’re not the type of skills Liam Neeson likes to boast about in the famous Taken …
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Stacey Melaugh has issued a warning about old news that is circulating and saying that baby Caolan has been given the all-clear from cancer.

The news that Caolan’s scans were all …
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We recently featured a young Donegal couple getting engaged in New York in a spellbinding magic proposal, and now Aoife and Michael have become famous again on their wedding day!

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The determination was strong tonight in the final of Ireland’s Fittest Family as the Ryans from Donegal battled it out for the prize and title.

The fit Donegal team, Danny …
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Donegal Woman has had a wonderful launch and we’d like to thank everyone who has shown their support for this new platform so far. We hope you enjoy it in …
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Donegal’s first shop for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland (NCBI) has just opened, bringing volunteers and employment to Donegal Town.

The NCBI helps people who are living …
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Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh and Rita Gallagher have been selected for two highly-regarded Irish Traditional Music awards, and will be celebrating at a major ceremony in Cork this February.

The Musician of …
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Donegal woman Betty Holmes is known for her passionate views and amazing work on trying to improve services for cancer patients locally.

But she has taken on a new after …
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A motion of utmost importance was raised in Dail Eireann today, and many people will be very relieved by the outcome.

Cork Fine Gael TD Jim Daly put forward a …
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