Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

Stranorlar’s Megan Kate Jennings has gained a Strongwoman Ireland title for the second time, this time taking first in the U73kg category.

Megan competed in the OSG (Official Strongman Games) …
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Donegal artists have once again shown generosity by donating an array of special artworks for this year’s incognito art sale in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

A total of 12 artists from the county …
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Parkinson’s Ireland will host its flagship fundraising event, ‘A Walk in the Park for Parkinson’s’ in Letterkenny’s Bernard McGlinchey Town Park on Saturday, April 5th at 11am.

Individuals, teams and …
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There is a profound sadness across Donegal today after the passing of Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest citizen.

The Castlefinn woman passed peacefully at her home yesterday, aged 109.

Born in …
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The founder of Donegal’s first female-led martial arts club in Donegal will appear on a new RTE sports series next week.

Mary O’Neill, who is originally from Coolboy, will be …
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An Endometriosis awareness event will take place in Ballybofey this Thursday 20th March to mark Endometriosis Awareness Month.

The Sinn Féin-led event will feature Senator Maria McCormack from Laois and Donegal …
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An egg-citing Easter adventure awaits at Oakfield Park this April with new activities added to the Easter Express experience.

Spring into action from April 19th – 21st, 12noon to …
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The launch of a new Swilly Sisters’ Shed was a huge success this week, with nearly 70 attendees gathering in Rathmullan.

The new shed invites women aged 18 and over …
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The Circular Dress Collaborative in Letterkenny is set to host a unique celebration of sustainable fashion and traditional Irish music this weekend.

The Faisin and Seisiún event, timed perfectly to …
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The Committee of the North West Breast Cancer Ball in Letterkenny are thrilled to announce that over €6,000 has been raised for breast cancer support and research thanks to the …
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Prepare for a roaring good time at a 1920s Murder Mystery Dining Experience with West End performers at the Silver Tassie Hotel this March!

On Saturday, 22nd March, …
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This International Women’s Day is dedicated to accelerating action, and supporting women in diverse careers is an important step forward for all industries, particularly the trades.

A Buncrana woman …
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A new ‘shed’ community is set to launch in Rathmullan next week for local women to meet and make friendships.

The Swilly Sisters’ Shed will be an open group for …
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A free talk on Iníon Dubh – The ‘Dark Daughter’ of Tír Chonaill – will take place at Donegal Castle this Saturday for International Women’s Day.

Lady Finola MacDonnell (c. …
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The HSE has successfully recruited a Consultant Breast Surgeon to take on the role of the outgoing surgeon, Mr Manvydas Varzgalis.

Dr Varzgalis is resigning from his post to take …
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A Donegal mum who was diagnosed with cancer while pregnant will brave a head shave in support of children in her community.

Sara McGlinchey (née Nairn) from Ramelton was 34 …
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Donegal Women’s Centre is celebrating 35 years of commitment to improving the lives of women in Donegal.

Established by a dedicated group of volunteers, the Centre was born out …
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Donegal woman Annemarie Ní Churreáin has been named by the Arts Council as UCD’s Writer in Residence for 2025.

Ní Churreáin hails from Cloich Cheann Fhaola.

She has published three …
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Clare O’Donnell, the reigning Mary From Dungloe, has celebrated the arrival of her first baby.

The Letterkenny woman and her partner Adam Bonnar welcomed their beautiful baby boy Cillian on …
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Buncrana’s PD Bathrooms and Tiles has announced a special offer to save money on your next bathroom or tiling project!

They know how difficult it can be to …
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A major event focusing on women’s health is taking place in Donegal on St Brigid’s weekend.

Minding Brigid is a holistic health expert-led event designed to empower women to …
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Local Donegal women will be rowing onto our TV screens this New Year in a heartfelt documentary about dragon boat racing.

‘Dragons’, coming soon to RTE, will tell the story …
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Environmental activist Moya Doogan from Moville will soon be lending her expertise to a new sustainable fashion series on TG4.

Moya is a judge on Síorstíl, a revolutionary fashion competition …
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Some of Donegal’s most talented female artists will be gathering this weekend for a special ‘Women’s Little Christmas’ charity concert.

The Nollaig na mBan event at Conwal Parish Church in …
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Special celebrations are underway this New Year’s Eve as Ruby Druce, Ireland’s oldest known citizen, marks her 109th birthday.

The remarkable Castlefinn centenarian will be ‘Queen Bee’ for the day …
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This year marks a significant milestone for Ingrid’s Balloons, a beloved decor business in Donegal, as it celebrates its 5th anniversary.

Over the past five years, the business has blossomed …
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A Letterkenny-based women’s wellness and fitness coach is giving back to her new community by hosting a series of fundraisers for Donegal Domestic Violence Services (DDVS).

Brianne McNamara from Canada, …
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Circular Dress Collaborative, Letterkenny, is thrilled to announce the addition of vinyls of all genres to its sustainable clothing hub!

Circular Dress Collaborative, located on the Thorn Road, opened in …
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Mourne Antiques & Jewellery in Letterkenny, now 40 years in business, is proud to be a cherished part of Christmas for many.

As another milestone year comes …
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Women’s Collective Ireland – Donegal, a grassroots community development project, is calling on the women of Donegal to share their voices and perspectives by participating in an important survey.

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The North West Breast Cancer Ball committee is delighted to announce that this Friday’s celebration is another sell-out success!

Hundreds of people are getting ready for a fabulous night out …
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Rathmullan woman Margaret Carton and her daughter Kate are helping to shine a light on Irish women’s history in a new documentary, Housewife of the Year.

The thought-provoking film, in …
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#BuyDonegal is set to make a triumphant return in 2024, once again shining a spotlight on the incredible businesses of Donegal! This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for local businesses …
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North West aromatherapy specialists ‘I AM SELF-CARE’ will offer shoppers the chance to give the gift of improved wellbeing this Christmas when they showcase their product range at …
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Four years ago, Ballybofey woman Aoife Magee was in the throes of cancer treatment and had lost her hair.

This Christmas, after an amazing recovery, she is …
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Hygiene Hub, a charity that provides hygiene and personal care products to those who need them, is calling on Donegal people to spread kindness and participate in its …
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Donegal’s Caitriona Coyle has been shortlisted for a Carousel Aware Prize for Independently Published Authors.

Caitriona’s second novel ‘Gracie’ is shortlisted in the Fiction category of the awards, which showcases …
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Donegal/Meath duo Cara Ward and Ruth Teeling aim to get everyone dancing with an infectious new song, out today.

Close To You is the third single from the indie band …
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Cameras have started rolling on an exciting new short film by Gaoth Dobhair actress and screenwriter, Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.

Babaí Brain is the first film to emerge from TG4’s new Irish-language …
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Doctor Sinead Hanley has been announced as the special medical guest at this year’s North West Breast Cancer Ball.

The much-anticipated event returns to the Silver Tassie Hotel on Friday …
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As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, McCafferty’s Bar in Lettermacaward is turning pink to raise funds for the Breast Centre North West.

The bar is hosting a …
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The North West Breast Cancer Ball is set to return on Friday, December 6th, 2024, at the Silver Tassie Hotel in Letterkenny.

This glamorous event, supporting the Breast Centre …
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‘It’s like going to stay with family’ – An inspirational Donegal woman has earned national recognition for her Airbnb after just one year in business.

Deirdre McBride’s Duffy Lodge in …
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Letterkenny artist Lou Rowland, aka mokusla, is set to release a new EP of ethereal sounds inspired by the ebb and flow of friendships.

lovely people here, but it’s just …
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Donegal singer Moya Brennan has shared her excitement at her latest album being on the first-round ballot for the 67th Grammy Awards.

‘Voices & Harps IV’ by Moya Brennan and …
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Newly appointed Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley didn’t take the traditional route into politics.

The disability campaigner received the Taoiseach’s appointment to the Seanad as a voice for others in Ireland.

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National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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The Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny, County Donegal, is proud to present Northern Light, a mid-career retrospective exhibition of artist Ann Quinn, opening on Saturday, 5th October at 6pm.

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The battle is heating up between St. Eunan’s GAA and Letterkenny Music and Drama Group!

The two groups are competing in a lip sync battle for the ages on Friday …
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Donegal-based artist Maria Gasol will today launch an exhibition of works drawing from her personal experience of motherhood.

The exhibition will run at An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny for a month …
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