Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

A Formula One racing executive from Donegal is leading her company’s charge to supply ventilators for people suffering from Covid-19.

Gaoth Dobhair woman Ruth Nic Aoidh is an executive director …
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Many cups of tea are being raised in memory of a young Donegal woman this week as part of the latest ‘Smile for Jasmine’ project.

The ‘Smile for Jasmine’ campaign …
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A Donegal dad has turned daycare into a daily film series as he passes the time with his baby daughter during the Covid-19 isolation period.

Michael and baby Gracie

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A Ballybofey grandmother in isolation was in good company on her 70th birthday thanks to a heartwarming video.

Josephine Chambers couldn’t believe her eyes when she sat down to watch …
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A special Donegal boy is celebrating a birthday like no other today after being inundated with cards and presents from around the world.

Birthday boy Jack Beattie turns nine today …
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Donegal community gardener Joanne Butler is calling on everyone to get green fingered during the Covid-19 isolation period.

Joanne, founder of OURganic Gardens and a member of ChangeMakers Donegal, has …
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The mother of Jasmine McMonagle is urging everyone to keep her daugher’s memory alive during this covid-19 emergency by supporting the online ‘Smile for Jasmine’ campaign.

Model Jasmine McMonagle, aged 28, …
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Dancing with the Stars finalist Grainne Gallanagh is set to return to nursing to help during the Coronavirus crisis.

The Buncrana nurse and model (25) revealed that she has answered …
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A new online diary has been started this week to help people share their thoughts and feelings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entitled Hope agus Story, the diary contains entries from …
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A Donegal family who became instant millionaires in the Lotto last week are taking a sensible digital approach to their success.

They can’t throw a party due to coronavirus, but …
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A Donegal speech and drama teacher is taking a novel approach to communicating with students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Karen Murphy has this week launched virtual classes to work with …
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Donegal’s own dancing queen Grainne Gallanagh has done her home county proud as her Dancing with the Stars journey comes to an end.

The Buncrana beauty may have missed out …
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Donegal star Grainne Gallanagh will be competing in the grand final of RTE’s Dancing with the Stars tonight – a week earlier than expected due to the covid-19 outbreak.

Show …
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The Derry and Raphoe Mothers’ Union worked together recently to create a range of items for use in various wards across Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry and Omagh Hospital and Primary Care …
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In the interest of health and safety the Donegal Association have made the decision to postpone the Annual Gala Ball which was due to take place this Saturday night in …
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Ramelton woman Patricia Shannon has been appointed to a major new role with Mary’s Meals Ireland.

Ensuring 1,667,067 hungry and impoverished children get daily meals is no easy feat, but as …
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Local restaurants are having a taste of success after picking up 16 accolades at last night’s Ulster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards.

Over 600 restaurant owners and staff …
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With all the darkness in the world today, the Addams Family seems like a very apt production to begin in Letterkenny.

The Addams Family is an extraordinary family that embraces …
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Donegal’s Grainne Gallanagh is stepping ever closer to the Glitterball Trophy after surviving another round on RTE’s Dancing with the Stars Ireland.

The Buncrana beauty queen and nurse was a …
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Newry couple Paul and Anna are celebrating their engagement following a very successful surprise balloon-based proposal.

The couple, who have been together for three years, were enjoying a weekend getaway …
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A new display was launched at Simple Simon Donegal Town this week featuring commemorative plates painted by local women.

The plates honour women who have influenced and enrich our everyday …
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Donegal’s first BE YOU event is taking place this March and is set to be a wonderful day out with a difference.

This health, wellness, fashion and beauty event places …
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All businesses start somewhere – and local foundations and local communities are at the heart of so many Donegal enterprises.

The Donegal Women in Business Network (DWBN) placed a special …
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As twilight fell on Lough Eske last night, the new-look Grand Ballroom at Harvey’s blended in beautifully with its surroundings.

The revamped function room has undergone a €1million redesign to …
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Agnes Elizabeth Jones (1832 – 1868) of Fahan, County Donegal, Ireland is recognised as the founder of Public Health Nursing. In her short life, she worked with people who suffered …
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A 40ft truck is on its way to Belarus packed with much-needed supplies for orphanages thanks to a generous community fundraiser organised by Portnoo woman Siobhan Boyle McNelis.

Chernobyl Children …
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Blueapple Dental Care in Belcoo, Co Fermanagh have plenty of reasons to celebrate this weekend. 

Managed by Killybegs woman Sinead Doogan, they have just walked away with 4 top awards …
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Sonya McCloskey (née Hamilton), a much-loved Ballybofey woman, has passed away at the age of 36.

The mother-of-five passed away at the Donegal Hospice following a battle with cancer.

Sonya Hamilton …
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Four volunteers from Donegal have set their sights on climbing Kilimanjaro – the highest free standing mountain in the world – to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland. 

Charlie McNulty …
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The most popular baby names chosen by Donegal parents in 2019 have been revealed – with three newcomers topping the list.

Jamie was the most popular boys’ name in Donegal …
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Big things have been happening at Harvey’s Point, and all will be revealed this Thursday at their extra special Wedding Showcase.

The luxury lakeside hotel will open the doors to …
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A new report will be launched this Friday exploring women’s experiences of life in Donegal.

The document was created as a result of the “Empowering Women in Donegal” initiative, …
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At Simply Green, you won’t find takeaway coffee cups, plastic lids or lunchboxes, because the focus is on reusing and recycling.

This cafe makes eco-cafe culture, well, simple for customers.

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Donegal-based singer Rebecca Harkin says she is healthy and safe after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship.

The vessel, off the coast of Japan, has been under quarantine …
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The cast and crew of TG4’s Ros na Rún have celebrated the end of another exciting series of the popular soap drama.

Season 24 saw local talent, including the Daly …
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A Letterkenny hair salon has joined the movement to remove celebrity gossip magazines from guest areas following the death of TV presenter Caroline Flack.

LK Hair Design on Lower Main …
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Ramelton couple Myrtle and Alan Doherty have issued a massive thank you to the local community after another successful Belarus orphanage collection.

The lorry which delivers all the donations from …
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Donegal social diarist Gabrielle McMonagle from Gabrielle’s Diary is hosting a fashion night out with McElhinneys in the Orchard Letterkenny on Thursday 5th March.

Gabrielle McMonagle – Gabrielle’s Diary …
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McElhinneys are kicking off the Spring/Summer 2020 season in style with their fashion launch all this weekend.

The spotlight was on the new womenswear collections at last night’s preview, as …
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A Donegal-based Australian woman is bringing the local community together to support people devastated by disasters in her home country.

A fundraising concert, taking place this Saturday 15th February, will …
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If your hair has had its own dry January, a cut and a hydrating treatment is the only way to rescue and refresh.

And there’s no better feeling than a …
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The Donegal Domestic Violence Service has welcomed a new precedent set by Ireland’s first coercive control conviction, which took place in Letterkenny.

Kevin Dunleavy (33) was yesterday jailed for 21 …
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Letterkenny youth worker Laura Doherty has established Confidently Me to workshops combine fun, creativity and mental health focus to help teenage girls build confidence and self-esteem.

After two successful workshops …
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Kay McNulty, a native of Creeslough, was a Donegal Gaeilgeoir, computer programmer and one of the six original programmers of the ENIAC, the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.

Kay McNulty. …
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The Dungloe schoolteacher, who runs a popular travel, sports and lifestyle Instagram page @coolestplaceontheplanet, is celebrating reaching 7,000 followers with a big Donegal giveaway.

Erin McGinty @CoolestPlaceOnthePlanet

This competition brought …
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The results were announced by U.S. News and World Report, who rank the world’s best hotels each year.

Lough Eske Castle also placed in the Top 200 hotels in Europe …
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All couples will swap their dancing partners for this week’s show, which is also switching days to air on Saturday, as the election count takes place on Sunday.

Grainne will …
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If you know a dashing farmer or a small-town sweetheart, this could be their chance to find love!

The series, called ‘Love in the Countryside’, is being created by the …
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The world of direct marketing and selling online is a place of great opportunities but also of great complications and regulations.

Mastering the legalities, etiquette and numbers of online business …
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This week we take a look at the premium range of Siemens Washing Machines at Irwin Expert Electrical Letterkenny and Buncrana.

Beginning with theSiemens iQ700 SensoFresh – watch it …
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