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Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin


Rachel McLaughlin is the editor of DonegalWoman.ie. Get in touch by emailing news@donegalwoman.ie
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Road Update: Badly affected roads remain closed after torrential flooding 8 years ago

Road Update: Badly affected roads remain closed after torrential flooding

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Donegal County Council are warning motorists in Inishowen to avoid any unnecessary travel this morning as there is significant flood damage affecting all routes.

Many routes remain impassable in Inishowen. Motorists …
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Amy misses out on Rose of Tralee crown – but wins pride of Donegal 8 years ago

Amy misses out on Rose of Tralee crown – but wins pride of Donegal

Donegal Rose Amy has missed out on taking home the coveted crown tonight in the 58th International Rose of Tralee Festival.

The 2017 title went to Offaly Rose Jennifer Byrne.


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Ouch! Donegal Rose didn’t put best foot forward in rehearsals 8 years ago

Ouch! Donegal Rose didn’t put best foot forward in rehearsals

Donegal Rose Amy had her Rose of Trallee interview last night and won the admiration of the nation when she gave an honest account of her mental health journey. Her …
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‘Happy headed’ Rose Escort from Donegal becomes a top class character 8 years ago

‘Happy headed’ Rose Escort from Donegal becomes a top class character

Donegal man Daniel McLaughlin was an unexpected star of the Rose of Tralee selection show last night in Co. Kerry when he was made a finalist for Escort of the …
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Because They’re Woof It: All dogs welcome to Charity Show 8 years ago

Because They’re Woof It: All dogs welcome to Charity Show

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Castle Grove Country House Hotel outside Letterkenny are hosting their first ever dog show this Saturday, 26th August 2017.

The canine contest, in aid of Donegal Animals in Need, promises to be hugely enjoyable …
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Amazing Amy champions Donegal in Rose of Tralee final 8 years ago

Amazing Amy champions Donegal in Rose of Tralee final

Amy was the sixth Rose to be interviewed on the first selection night of the famous festival which is watched by the Irish diaspora all over the world.

The Glenswilly …
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Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final 8 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to shine on stage in part one of live final

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The first part of the 58th Rose of Tralee selection event begins today (Monday) in the famous dome of Tralee in Co. Kerry.

Letterkenny woman Amy Callaghan will be facing …
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Try something different: How to make the most of Heritage Week in Donegal 8 years ago

Try something different: How to make the most of Heritage Week in Donegal

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County Donegal is the place to be during Heritage Week with over 120 events already planned around the county during that week, most of which are free.

It’s a great …
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Inspirational Tara fights injury to tackle her toughest challenge 8 years ago

Inspirational Tara fights injury to tackle her toughest challenge

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Tara McCormack, aged 27, collected four medals from the grueling endurance race in Donegal last weekend and made another great achievement for CRY Ireland.

The student nurse ran three marathons and …
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90-year-old Donegal woman received no birthday gifts – for a very kind reason 8 years ago

90-year-old Donegal woman received no birthday gifts – for a very kind reason

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Two of Donegal’s favourite charities – Donegal Hospice and Pieta House – received a timely boost this week thanks to a wonderful donation from generous Raphoe woman Jennie McCarron who …
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Leaving Cert concerns? Keep calm and call this local helpline 8 years ago

Leaving Cert concerns? Keep calm and call this local helpline

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The Letterkenny Youth Information Centre are assuring young people across Donegal that they are on-hand for all calls and queries when the Leaving Cert Results are released.

You can contact them …
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Events: V Spa hosts very glam 10th birthday party 8 years ago

Events: V Spa hosts very glam 10th birthday party

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The V Spa 10th anniversary party saw 160 guests gatherng in the beautiful ballroom of the Villa Rose Hotel for an afternoon dedicated to pampering and celebrating.

The V Spa …
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Donegal Rose gets cinematic send-off wishes from Century Complex 8 years ago

Donegal Rose gets cinematic send-off wishes from Century Complex

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Century Complex Letterkenny sponsors of Ms Amy Callaghan the Donegal Rose 2017 would like to take this opportunity to wish Amy the very best of luck in representing Donegal in …
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Much-loved Doris Russo passes away, leaving lasting legacy at Glenevin Waterfall 8 years ago

Much-loved Doris Russo passes away, leaving lasting legacy at Glenevin Waterfall

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Doris, who was born in Illinois USA, lived in Clonmany for 20 years, where she renovated and opened the Glen House as a B&B in the 1990s.

Ms Russo developed …
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WATCH: Jiu wouldn’t believe the romance in this Donegal gym 8 years ago

WATCH: Jiu wouldn’t believe the romance in this Donegal gym

Bryan, co-owner of DT Fitness in Donegal Town, made an unexpected move on student and girlfriend Emer Martin.

Bryan surprised Sligo native Emer when he called her out in class …
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Readers’ Choice: Where is the cutest cafe in Donegal? 8 years ago

Readers’ Choice: Where is the cutest cafe in Donegal?

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It’s time to celebrate the best places and the people who work hard to make them so special.

From excellent coffee, quirky cups and mouth-wateringly Instagram worthy cakes – we …
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Despair motivates woman to take on extreme Donegal challenge 8 years ago

Despair motivates woman to take on extreme Donegal challenge

Tara McCormack, aged 27, is setting out to conquer her 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th marathon in four days next week. However, the student nurse from Dublin will be conquering …
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Gin festival to make many holidaymakers happy this summer 8 years ago

Gin festival to make many holidaymakers happy this summer

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The Loop at Dublin and Cork Airport have launched their inaugural gin fest to celebrate the hottest tipple during this holiday season.

This promises to be a great summer gin …
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Animal lovers heed call to keep charity on the road 8 years ago

Animal lovers heed call to keep charity on the road

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A delighted AIN spokesperson said ‘We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who’s donated towards the van so far – every time you see the van driving …
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Dazzling Dungloe woman wins lavish Ladies Day prize 8 years ago

Dazzling Dungloe woman wins lavish Ladies Day prize

Following Ladies Day at the RDS Dublin Horse Show on Thursday August 10th, the most glamorous gallop to the No. 27 Bar at The Shelbourne for this extra contest.

Dungloe …
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Falcarragh fashionista wins Best Dressed Lady at Dublin Horse Show 8 years ago

Falcarragh fashionista wins Best Dressed Lady at Dublin Horse Show

Aoibheann McMonagle from Falcarragh, Donegal was crowned Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day best dressed in the RDS today.

The glamourous primary school teacher caught the eye of the judges in …
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WATCH: Donegal girl makes the most Irish confession video you’ll ever see 8 years ago

WATCH: Donegal girl makes the most Irish confession video you’ll ever see

It must have taken a lot of courage for Kilcar native Katie Carr to make this emotional announcement that could cause tensions with her friends, family and community.

The 21 …
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Fashion meets football in upcoming celebrity show 8 years ago

Fashion meets football in upcoming celebrity show

The fundraising event kicks off in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny on Wednesday 6th September starting at 7.30pm sharp.

Gracing the catwalk will be the beautiful Amy Callaghan, this year’s Donegal Rose together with …
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Vibrant Carnstock festival set to have a very lively year 8 years ago

Vibrant Carnstock festival set to have a very lively year

The festival season is going strong across Inishowen and Carnstock is continuing the family fun with a new lease of life.

Carnstock in the heart of Carndonagh returns on the 18th & 19th …
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There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine 8 years ago

There’s a lot to be proud of in this Donegal-focused Nat Geo magazine

People in the tourism, activities and culture sector can take a lot of pride in Donegal ‘The Coolest Place on the Planet’ featuring heavily in the September edition of influential …
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Daniel O’Donnell shoes now exist, and they’re flipping amazing 8 years ago

Daniel O’Donnell shoes now exist, and they’re flipping amazing

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iRadio DJ Dave Duke is an obvious big fan of Donegal singing star Daniel – so much so that he had printed his face onto a custom pair of Vans.


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Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag 8 years ago

Donegal Rose Amy to have a fun farewell before flying the county flag

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The 22-year-old Letterkenny woman is in for an exciting month ahead of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

She will have a busy schedule of events around the all-important Live …
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5 unforgettable moments from the Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret 8 years ago

5 unforgettable moments from the Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret

The 50th Annual Mary from Dungloe Festival has come to a close but there are countless memories that will last forever from this special year.

The Crowning Cabaret was one …
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Events: The perfect way to discover BPerfect Cosmetics 8 years ago

Events: The perfect way to discover BPerfect Cosmetics

Brendan from Co. Down is the mastermind behind the cosmetics brand which has been gaining a lot of attention and popping up in more stores all across the country this …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan 8 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Donegal Mary, Niamh Gavigan

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal? 8 years ago

Can you believe this dazzling beach photo is from Donegal?

Local photographer Kate Slevin shared this beautiful aerial shot of the Silver Strand Beach in July which had us lusting for more sunshine to brighten up the county.

Kate’s amazing capture of …
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WATCH: Catwalk shocker creates a fun frenzy at the Mary from Dungloe Fashion Show 8 years ago

WATCH: Catwalk shocker creates a fun frenzy at the Mary from Dungloe Fashion Show

The Mary from Dungloe Festival had a fashion show with a difference last night as some unexpected models stepped out in the bridal showcase.

Rather than the Marys walking the …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy 8 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Sligo Mary, Kate Healy

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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A ticket to the Little Wishes Ball is at the top of our wish list 8 years ago

A ticket to the Little Wishes Ball is at the top of our wish list

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All proceeds for the event will go to Little Angels Special School Letterkenny and Make A Wish Ireland.

Chris Frize met with Letterkenny Mayor Jimmy Kavanagh on Tuesday the …
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Síne shows all the signs of a brilliant businesswoman 8 years ago

Síne shows all the signs of a brilliant businesswoman

Letterkenny girl Síne Harris Ryan is just 10 years old and is already on her second business venture. Sine launched Shabby Chic last weekend at the Off the Street Letterkenny …
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WATCH: Donegal singer’s explosive music video takes internet by storm 8 years ago

WATCH: Donegal singer’s explosive music video takes internet by storm

Sinead’s video for Daddy’s Lessons had 24,000 views in 24 hours and is steadily gaining more and more attraction. It now has 30,000 views and over 200 shares.

The video …
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Did you know our newest Snapchat filter is the work of a Donegal woman? 8 years ago

Did you know our newest Snapchat filter is the work of a Donegal woman?

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We can now add a funky splash of Donegal colours to every photo we take with the latest Irish geofilter on the Snapchat app.

Every county in Ireland now has their …
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WIN a stay at Castle Grove to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe live stream! 8 years ago

WIN a stay at Castle Grove to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe live stream!

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People all over the world will be able to tune in to Donegal Woman and Donegal Daily for the glamourous showcase of this year’s Mary from Dungloe International Festival Crowning …
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New course to empower ’empty nest’ Donegal mammies 8 years ago

New course to empower ’empty nest’ Donegal mammies

“Women in the Home…..New Beginnings,” has been created to offer women the emotional and practical support needed to bridge the gap between years spent in the home caring for others to …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh 8 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Meath Mary, Aisling Ni Aoidh

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves on Donegal Woman and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast …
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Race Day Style: Contemporary elegance is a winner 8 years ago

Race Day Style: Contemporary elegance is a winner

McElhinneys of Ballybofey, renowned for blending on trend and classic occasion wear, have the winning ticket for style this season.

Thursday the 3rd of August is Ladies Day at the …
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Watch: Donegal wedding has two very unexpected moments 8 years ago

Watch: Donegal wedding has two very unexpected moments

Their ceremony in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on 29th June 2017 was made truly unique when bride Elaine sang a hymn by herself. She performed How Great Thou Art so beautifully …
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Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet 8 years ago

Events: Celebrating fond memories and friendships at the Mary from Dungloe Golden Jubilee Banquet

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Marys from past and present reunited in Dungloe at The Waterfront Hotel for a black-tie event to celebrate special moments from the festival over the years.

Festival winners and Dungloe …
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What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty 8 years ago

What Mary from Dungloe means to me – with Dublin Mary, Caroline McGrotty

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Each ‘Mary’ will be introducing themselves here and sharing their story ahead of the 2017 Mary from Dungloe Crowning Cabaret. This special anniversary event will be live broadcast for the …
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This spa celebration is a dream Donegal woman’s day out 8 years ago

This spa celebration is a dream Donegal woman’s day out

The Villa Rose V Spa & Hair Boutique in Ballybofey are hosting a lavish birthday party to celebrate 10 years in business.

Like the luxurious V Spa, this event is …
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Vibrant colour run to celebrate life of Danielle Mc Laughlin 8 years ago

Vibrant colour run to celebrate life of Danielle Mc Laughlin

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A rainbow of colour will stream through Buncrana this Saturday, July 29th, as the community remembers a young woman who died in India this year.

Donegal woman Danielle Mc Laughlin, …
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Does Donegal have an undiscovered gem worth shouting about? 8 years ago

Does Donegal have an undiscovered gem worth shouting about?

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Think America’s Next Top Model – but for great destinations.

This TG4 series wants to discover Ireland’s next top tourist attraction. Surely we have more than a few in Donegal …
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Delightful garden music festival marks 10 year anniversary 8 years ago

Delightful garden music festival marks 10 year anniversary

Songs for a Summer Evening is a celebration of opera in a garden outhouse in a hidden gem of Donegal.

There will be shows on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th …
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David James to headline fundraising Country Dance in Falcarragh 8 years ago

David James to headline fundraising Country Dance in Falcarragh

Megan, a well-known dancing instructor, has planned a country show to fundraise for the upkeep of Arasbegley Hall in Falcarragh.

Country singer David James will be playing and the Megan …
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Tired of online dating? You might want to try this telly date 8 years ago

Tired of online dating? You might want to try this telly date

Miriam O’Callaghan has put a call out to all singletons to apply to try Ireland’s newest dating phenomenon – A Table for Six.

Saturday Night with Miriam is going to be featuring …
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