Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

Lough Eske Castle, a Solís Hotel & Spa are celebrating bring crowned as Northern Europe’s Luxury Countryside Spa and Luxury Wellness Spa at the World Luxury Spa & Restaurant Awards …
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Brenda won ‘Freelance Make Up Artist of the Year Borders’ at Sunday’s inaugural awards at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dublin.

Winning the public vote was a shock for Brenda, …
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Roisin from Falcarragh has entered the Richmond Centre Miss Earth environmental beauty pageant to advocate her passion for the prevention of animal cruelty.

The 19 year old works full time …
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The 32-year-old adaptive adventurer will embark on a record-breaking 4 Peak Challenge this July 21st. Nikki will be the first ever crutch-user to attempt this feat which involves climbing four …
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The heatwave was great while it lasted, but if you’re like me and didn’t get a speck of tan, there’s a new launch that I’m loving.

BPerfect Cosmetics are giving us …
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The 22-year-old dancer will appear in her last episode on the ITV dating show tonight (Thursday). Viewers will see he walking out the villa doors in an emotional send-off after …
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Donations continue to flow in for the mother-of-three who took ill on a family holiday at the beginning of June.

Ahead of a fundraising concert tonight (12th July), well-wishers have …
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Ambitious 17-year-old Katie had an exclusive meet and greet with the Royal newlyweds last evening on their first visit to Ireland.

Katie was invited to a summer garden party at the British …
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The Carlow singer shared the heartbreaking news with fans yesterday, saying his family are devastated by the loss.

Sally Ryan passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday the 9th of July. …
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will arrive this evening for a two-day trip in the capital, where they will visit a number of historical and tourist sites and meet with …
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The Next Chapter is an exciting new project targeting women to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict.

The Next Chapter is a project for women in …
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The Cabinet has decided to back a referendum on repealing Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution, the article which refers to a women’s life and duties in the home.

Article 41.2 recognises …
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Penneys and Primark have this week revealed a major overhaul of their sizing system. “We’re updating our sizing for a more comfortable fit,” said the announcement.

The budget fashion store …
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Gael Bradbury, her son Rafe (12) and Oscar the dog were climbing Errigal on Thursday evening when Oscar broke loose from his lead.

Gael says the Golden Retriever / Red …
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Nurse and beauty queen Grainne has been announced as one of the Top 30 finalists in this year’s pageant – three of which are from Donegal.

Grainne is well-known as …
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The 22 year old DCU Journalism and Irish graduate was this week named as a Top 30 Miss Universe Ireland finalist, which is a dream role for some.

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Makeup artist Niamh Frain had wanted to apply for the international pageant in recent years, and everything has aligned this year to make the timing just right.

When the call …
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Families are invited to make the most of this glorious spell of weather with Oakfield Park’s Teddy Bear’s Picnic, which returns to the park tomorrow, Tuesday, 3rd July.

This …
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Singletons from all over Ireland are being invited to apply for the next series of First Dates – and there seems to be a big shortage of men.

Producers of …
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Vanessa Donohoe is currently undergoing treatment in Barcelona after a severe brain aneurysm during her family holiday in Salou.

The popular young woman’s fight continues after four surgeries, but her family …
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Dr Byrne, who is from Culdaff, has been selected to conduct pioneering research in the field of Irish migration and diaspora studies. This new role at the interactive EPIC …
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Radisson Blu Letterkenny has partnered with Letterkenny’s inspirational Nikki Bradley for her upcoming charity challenge.

On the 21st of July, adaptive adventurer, Nikki Bradley and internationally acclaimed mountaineer, Iain Miller will …
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The Galway Baybes set hearts racing in Donegal last Friday and Saturday when they took on the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, their second ever ultra cycling endurance race.

The team …
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Aoife Nolan, a second year student of the Bachelor of Arts in Fashion with Promotion at LYIT, took workwear to the next level for an appearance at an international showcase in …
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Met Eireann has officially declared a heatwave this week as Ireland basks in unseasonably hot temperatures. 

Forecasters say there’s no end in sight to the hot conditions as high pressure …
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The Downings woman is a member of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association team who will be travelling to Lyn Clywedog in Wales for this year’s international games

This is …
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As the school year concludes in Castletown N.S, Mrs Evelyn Devenney is wishing her pupils a good summer for the final time. 

Having taught in one school for her entire …
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Feel Good Fortnight 2018 runs from June 23 to July 7, and on Wednesday 27th June the Tea & Toast meeting will be all about laughter.

An evening with Laughter …
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If you’re planning out your summer calendar, there’s one fruity fair that’s ripe for the picking.

Castle Grove, outside Letterkenny, are hosting their second annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday July 7th 2018. …
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Changes will be made to the 2018 programme of the MacGill Summer School in Glenties following this week’s controversy over gender imbalance.

The annual forum in Donegal came under fire …
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A dispute between contestants Adam Collard and Rosie Williams over loyalty and coupling on Wednesday night gathered negative comments from viewers over Adam’s behaviour.

Rosie choked back tears when she …
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The DWBN organisation for entrepreneurial women in Donegal has opened an AIB-sponsored working space for the use of members in the CoLab in Letterkenny.

The hotdesk in the CoLab co-working …
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The best weather of the summer so far has been predicted next week.

BBQs, sunscreen and sandals are in order from Saturday onwards, and forecasters have hinted at a possibility …
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The MacGill Summer School speaker line-up announcement for 2018 has sparked strong criticism for a lack of female representation.  Out of the 52 speakers, there are 12 women (23%) listed to …
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The Women’s Inspire national network are bringing the popular #WheresHelena tour to Harvey’s Point hotel outside Donegal Town on Thursday at 7pm.

Samantha Kelly aka @twittergoddess and Helena Gilhooly are …
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The DWBN are officially launching a free AIB sponsored Hot desk for local women in enterprise in the coworking space in the CoLab, at the Letterkenny Institute of Technology.

The event on Wednesday …
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Gok Wan is coming to Sligo on Sunday  24th June to the Clayton Hotel. That means we can enjoy a celebrity girls’ day out with no overnight hotel accommodation, no time off …
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Less than 12 months after their record-breaking performance in the 2,250km Race Around Ireland, the Galway Baybes are gearing up for their next bike racing challenge in the Donegal Atlantic …
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The Joule Donegal International Rally has attracted thousands of visitors to the county in the last three days. However, some rally fans have strayed far from the ethos of the event.

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The mother of brave Donegal boy Erin Logue has featured in an emotional documentary series to share the incredible hardship she felt when she lost her son 9 years ago.

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Hundreds of people from Newtowncunningham and beyond flocked to a fundraising event at Peter’s Bar last night in support of the Vanessa Donohoe Recovery Fund.

Mum of three Vanessa suffered a …
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Characters Dee (de Buitléir) and Katy Daly (Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh) will face some explosive revelations in the episode this Thursday evening 14th June at 8.30pm on TG4.

A sneak peek at …
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The Donohoe family’s sunny Spanish holiday turned into a nightmare when mum of three Vanessa became seriously ill.

Vanessa suffered a severe brain aneurysm on Saturday June 9th in Salou and …
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The Tea & Toast group hosts casual meet-ups for mothers to get together and learn new tips and tools for taking care of their own mental well-being.

This month, the …
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Organisers officially presented the proceeds of the run to Maurice O Donnell of the Cancer Bus committee last Friday in Moville.

Over 80 cyclists took part in the event, hosted …
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First year accounting student Melanie recently made an impressive educational achievement when she presented her business project in Lithuania.

I-STEP is an Erasmus Plus funded project which focuses on the development …
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How would you like to get in shape AND be in with the chance of winning one of two holidays worth €1500?

Letterkenny gym trainer Emmet Rushe is bringing …
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Penneys know a good trending topic when they see it, and this week they’ve launched a new range of Love Island items.

Tapping into the popularity of the reality series, …
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This is the one you’ve been waiting for – the McElhinneys Super Summer Sale starts this Thursday morning.

Doors are opening at 7am for door-busting offers like never seen …
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It has taken Moville schoolboy Kai Boreland (11) almost four years to grow his hair long enough to make a wig for child with cancer. Four years ago, he lost …
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