Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

LOCO Media, established by Donegal woman April McManus, presents the LOCO Beauty Bash this February, and we have an exclusive competition for Donegal Woman readers to win free tickets! Check …
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Business consultant and PRO Evelyn Mc Glynn (Evelyn McMarketing) led a workshop last night in Jackson’s Hotel to give an energising talk on marketing and goal-setting for business.

‘If it’s …
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The famous restaurant of romance tonight will feature John-Charles and Stephen, two men who will be having the show’s first-ever date conducted entirely in sign language.

John-Charles (27) is a design …
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The Villa Rose and Jackson’s Wedding Fayre on Sunday 29th January was an elegant and exciting event for couples to view the venues and meet with over 70 exhibitors as …
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Love was in the air from the moment couples walked into the foyers of Jackson’s and Villa Rose in Ballybofey. Over two hotels, and two beautiful ballrooms, this year’s wedding …
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The mega jackpot of €4,434,994 was won in the north west on Saturday 13th January 2018.

The winning Quick Pick ticket was sold at Daly’s Topaz on the Letterkenny Road in Lifford. …
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A late Cabinet meeting today has agreed that the question would ask voters to ‘Repeal’ and ‘Enable’. The question will be put to the people on whether they want to Delete …
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Adaptive adventurer and public speaker Nikki Bradley (31) has a new accolade to add to her list following last week’s Outsider Awards in Dublin.

Nikki was one of eleven award …
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To mark European Cervical Cancer Prevention week, the Irish Cancer Society is urging women to ensure that they are up to date with their cervical cancer screening as it can …
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We’re used to seeing Phillip and Holly losing the run of themselves in hilarious morning TV moments, but today it was Letterkenny presenter Ciara Doherty’s turn to create a priceless …
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It was a happy publication day for our own Woman’s Words columnist Sharon as she released The Abandoned, a gripping crime thriller set in 1950s Dublin.

Published by Bloodhound …
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Last night’s episode of Derry Girls was a mishmash of 90s throwbacks that conjured up all the nostalgia for a generation.

Events centred around a house party for the ‘wains …
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Pubs across Donegal will be opening their doors this Good Friday after the government reversed the ‘booze ban’ for the first time in almost a century.

Legislation was passed today …
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Guide dog O.J. was a true ‘life changer’ for Buncrana woman Jennifer Doherty, who is blind from birth.

O.J. sadly passed away last summer after almost a decade with Jennifer …
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Sexy priests, dead nuns, exam stress and accidental arson are just some of the troubles 16-year-old Erin Quinn and her friends have endured in the last three episodes of Derry …
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AIB has launched Women in Enterprise, an accelerator education and mentoring programme for ambitious, female entrepreneurs.

This February, women in Donegal and surrounding areas are invited to sign up for …
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A local cafe yesterday confirmed their first booking for a donut wall for a local wedding, and the internet loved it.

The Hatter Tea Room in Stranorlar were asked by …
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If you have a dog who loves to be the centre of attention and has a cuddly nature then why not get them trained as a therapy dog?

Esther …
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Saoirse Ronan has earned her third Oscar nomination for her role in Greta Gerwig’s comedy-drama Lady Bird. The 23-year-old is nominated in the Best Actress category alongside Sally Hawkins (The …
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After five years as Ireland’s No. 1 hotel, the Harvey’s Point team are celebrating the success of TripAdvisor’s new Travellers’ Choice winners – the Killarney Park Hotel.

The Travellers’ Choice 2018 list …
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Bernie Murphy is one of the many talented makers and designers attending Showcase – Ireland’s Creative Expo in Dublin this week.

Bernie’s stall has been catching the eye of visitors …
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It’s not long now until my novel The Abandoned launches into the world, so I thought I’d pop up a few details of where people can link in with me and get …
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Things are heating up ahead of the Fifty Shades Freed premiere on February 9th, much to the delight of Jamie Dornan fans everywhere.

The Co. Down actor will be gracing …
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Majella has shared the happy news today that her daughter Siobhan has given birth to a baby boy.

The new arrival was born last night and Majella was eager to …
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Mary Nolan Hickey is a 65-year-old runner who is taking on her biggest challenge yet by running around the entire coast of the island of Ireland in aid of the RNLI.

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We’re almost halfway through series one of Channel4’s Derry Girls and the craic is still going strong. Viewers across Ireland and the UK have loved tuning in to follow the antics …
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The witty DJ and Snapchat Influencer has just released her own RTE comedy show – The Doireann Project.

The 10 minute online episode is a compilation of quick-witted skits and …
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Letterkenny-born actress Amybeth has shared her delight this week at being nominated for Best Lead Actress for her role in Anne with an E.

Adaptation drama Anne emerged as a clear forerunner in …
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This Irish Potato gin is the debut product from The Muff Liquor Company, co-founded by Inishowen entrepreneur Laura Bonner and her business partner Tom Russell from Manchester.

Muff Gin hasn’t …
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A new phishing scam is doing the rounds tricking Netflix users into giving away their credit card details.

The convincing email titled ‘Payment declined’ directs people to a page with …
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Jack Beattie from Raphoe, aged 6, has been drafted into An Garda Síochána to crack down on crime his own special way this year.

Jack is Donegal’s first ‘Little Blue Hero’ to …
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It’s Adopt a Lucky Black Cat week at Animals In Need Donegal (AIN) in an attempt to find forever homes for the black cats currently in their care.

AIN has …
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There is much excitement for the release of Sharon Thompson’s ‘The Abandoned’ by leading digital publishers, Bloodhound Books UK on 25th January. You can pre-order ‘The Abandoned’ here: The Abandoned – amazon.co.uk

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Gin Experience Dublin is an exhibition all about the best botanicals. The best gin producers from Ireland and across the globe are bringing their creations to The Printworks at Dublin Castle …
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Derry Girls was back on C4 last night with more teenage troubles, family fights, and scented candles – and a whole new collection of hilarious one-liners for us to quote.

Episode …
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Fans of Erin, Michelle, Orla, Clare and The Wee English Fella will be delighted to hear there’s more craic on the way after the current six part series winds up.

The …
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Local heroes and ordinary people who do extraordinary things in Donegal are being sought as nominees for the People of the Year Awards.

Do you know someone who does extraordinary things that really make …
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Dark January evenings aren’t so bad now that we’ve got Derry Girls to look forward to! Acclaimed writer Lisa McGee’s comedy is back on Channel 4 tonight – make sure to …
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One thousand blood transfusions happen in Ireland each week. While only 8% of the population are O NEG it accounts for 15% of usage as it is the universal blood …
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Rosemary Doherty, aged 23, is doing a solo skydive in memory of her mother Eileen Doherty nee Leavey, who passed away last year after a battle with cancer.

Eileen’s anniversary …
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Tesco has put out a recall for a batch of its Tesco Finest Chocolate Cake due to an allergy alert. The wrong cake was placed in the box of a …
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If you fancy a new wardrobe for the new year, here’s a fantastic Friday night out in aid of a great cause!

Say Yes To That Dress …
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The team are delighted that their latest research, carried out locally, is being recognised on a National level in the HSE Open Access Research Awards 2017. This is the second year in …
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Letterkenny personal trainer Aoife McGill is all set for an exciting new year of helping people achieve their health and fitness goals – and one prizewinner will get to see …
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Forever 21 has confirmed it will close its only Irish store this year after suffering massive losses.

The multi-storey Dublin store is set to close up this year, although no set …
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There were makeup tips galore when Inglot Pro Team member and star MUA Keilidh Cashell visited G&G salon for an intimate masterclass on Monday, 8th January. Aoibheann Walsh and her team …
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Saoirse, aged 23, won her first Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy for her role in Lady Bird. She picked up …
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Katie, the 17-year-old founder of K.T. Clothing Co., was nominated in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category of the inaugural awards which celebrate the hard work of the best …
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Derry Girls launched on TV last night with a hilarious bang of Northern Irish antics, and the general consensus was that it’s a real cracker.

Derry Girls is set in …
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Aoife McGill is the inspirational leader behind Aoife Mc Gill Personal Training. She could be the source of motivation you’re looking for this January to start a fresh and friendly …
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