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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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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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Donegal teen becomes one of Ireland’s top future makers 8 years ago

Donegal teen becomes one of Ireland’s top future makers

Katie, aged 16, was presented with the Start-Up of the Year Award at U Magazine’s 30 Under 30 awards last night.

The awards shine a light on Ireland’s future makers …
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WATCH: Donegal Dancing twins star in epic Ed Sheeran video 8 years ago

WATCH: Donegal Dancing twins star in epic Ed Sheeran video

The Glenswilly duo made Horn Head their stage as they danced to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Nancy Mulligan’ against an incredible backdrop.

The video, filmed by photographer and videographer Paul Doherty, has …
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WATCH: Aussie TV host cracks up on meeting a woman from Muff! 8 years ago

WATCH: Aussie TV host cracks up on meeting a woman from Muff!

Australian television presenter Grant Denyer couldn’t contain his giggles when he met Caitlin Sheaffer, who grew up in Muff.

We’re well used to the border town prompting a few laughs, …
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A bright and beautiful Donegal wedding 8 years ago

A bright and beautiful Donegal wedding

Caoimhe, a primary school teacher from Letterkenny and Peter, a psychiatric nurse from Kilmacrennan, were wed on March 25th in St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan.

A special feature at the church …
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Orla utters the magic words: Cancer Free 8 years ago

Orla utters the magic words: Cancer Free

Dungloe woman Orla Maguire couldn’t wait to share the happy news yesterday that she has beaten breast cancer.

The 30 year old fought through almost eight months of chemotherapy and …
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Thirsty? There’s a new bar open at McElhinneys 8 years ago

Thirsty? There’s a new bar open at McElhinneys

Clinique have launched a new Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate to help all thirsty skin problems this summer. The long name sounds like a wonder product, so I went to Donegal’s …
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Team Annagry Lassies present wheelie generous charity donations 8 years ago

Team Annagry Lassies present wheelie generous charity donations

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Team Annagry Lassies took part in the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race in June of this year and are seeing the benefits of their tremendous 555km success again today.

The Sharkey’s Bar Stool-wheelers …
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How Bernie Murphy is making a name for herself 8 years ago

How Bernie Murphy is making a name for herself

Bernie Murphy from Buncrana launched her textile business on her 51st birthday this year. Many years of textile artistry brought her to this point and recognition soon followed for her …
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This Donegal woman won’t stop scaring the bejesus out of her coworkers 8 years ago

This Donegal woman won’t stop scaring the bejesus out of her coworkers

Donegal woman Dearbhla Crossan has turned McCormick’s Pharmacy in Milford into the most frightening chemists in the county.

A hilarious compilation video shows the many times she surprises her coworkers …
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Woman issues plea to find mother’s lost wedding ring 8 years ago

Woman issues plea to find mother’s lost wedding ring

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Irene Kelly says her mother has worn her ring for 57 years and she is hopeful it can be returned to her. It is believed the ring was left in the …
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Danielle’s mum hopes to give her the voice that was cruelly taken away 8 years ago

Danielle’s mum hopes to give her the voice that was cruelly taken away

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Danielle was 28 years old when she was found dead in the Goa region of India on March 14th 2017. An Indian man has been charged with her rape and …
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It could be your clan on the couch in the next Gogglebox Ireland 8 years ago

It could be your clan on the couch in the next Gogglebox Ireland

A Donegal family could well be the next clan to open up their living rooms to the public eye.

Is your family among Ireland’s most opinionated TV fans?

The producers are taking …
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Keep Your Cool: Three top products for when you can’t cope with the heat 8 years ago

Keep Your Cool: Three top products for when you can’t cope with the heat

Summer comes and goes in a flash here in Donegal but we love to make the most of the weather when it does brighten up (for 72 hours or so!).


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Picture Special: A great show of ‘support’ at the Big Boob Run 8 years ago

Picture Special: A great show of ‘support’ at the Big Boob Run

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Men and women donned pink clothes and underwear for this colourful event, which was organised to raise awareness of breast cancer self-checks and to raise money for a local fund.

An …
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COMPETITION: Win 6 nights B&B plus €1,000 to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe! 8 years ago

COMPETITION: Win 6 nights B&B plus €1,000 to celebrate the Mary from Dungloe!

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The countdown is on to the beginning of the Mary from Dungloe International Festival and Donegal Daily is delighted to bring live coverage of this year’s anniversary celebrations to all.


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WATCH: This is Glenveagh as you’ve never seen it before 8 years ago

WATCH: This is Glenveagh as you’ve never seen it before

You can imagine flying over the landscape as an eagle in this amazing video created by drone videographer Kevin McBride of Scenic Flyer.

The footage sweeps over the glistening lake, majestic …
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WATCH: This Donegal groom’s serenade will give you goosebumps 8 years ago

WATCH: This Donegal groom’s serenade will give you goosebumps

If you are looking to impress your other half on their wedding day then it always helps to be a professional singer.

Dean James Connaghan from Mountcharles, who now lives …
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Mary’s lucky number is… 70! 8 years ago

Mary’s lucky number is… 70!

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Mary McGuigan from Kilultan is one of the volunteers who helped restore the WWII EIRE Sign and Navigational Number at the end of St John’s Point.

She recently celebrated her 70th …
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It’s going to be a scorcher tomorrow 8 years ago

It’s going to be a scorcher tomorrow

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The sun has moved in for a couple of days for Donegal to delight in blue skies and rising temperatures.

Today has seen temperatures in the low 20s and pure …
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No thumbing lifts for this couple on final hurdle of 1,000km walk 8 years ago

No thumbing lifts for this couple on final hurdle of 1,000km walk

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Paul and Karen McGovern are leading the walk to raise funds and awareness of Multiple Sclerosis in Ireland. Paul, aged 37, has secondary progressive MS, which makes this all the …
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Donegal Women in Business become pitch perfect 8 years ago

Donegal Women in Business become pitch perfect

Emma Porter from the Vivid Performances Speech and Drama hosted an educational and informative workshop on The 5 Key Elements of Speaking to Increase Profit and Sales.

The class at …
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These amazing wedding photos have earned Masters Awards for Donegal photographers 8 years ago

These amazing wedding photos have earned Masters Awards for Donegal photographers

Three Donegal photographers have been chosen as winners of the highly-influential Masters of Photography Awards.

Paul Doherty, Paul McGinty and Jay Doherty have all earned places on the final list of …
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Something fishy has appeared on Donegal’s beaches… 8 years ago

Something fishy has appeared on Donegal’s beaches…

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With the summer season well and truly upon us, there is no better way to explore our beautiful coastline than to hop on the bike and visit one or our …
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‘You can’t help but be inspired in Donegal’ – Kate O’Callaghan 8 years ago

‘You can’t help but be inspired in Donegal’ – Kate O’Callaghan

Kate picked up the guitar for the first time when she moved from Dublin to Donegal in 2005, and has since thrived in song. From her musical beginnings with the …
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New programme to focus on wellbeing of Donegal mammies 8 years ago

New programme to focus on wellbeing of Donegal mammies

A three week wellness programme for local mothers has been created by mothers to provide them with essential skills to look after their mental health.

The Minding Mammy programme will be …
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Donegal to bask in summer sunshine this week 8 years ago

Donegal to bask in summer sunshine this week

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Temperatures are expected to rise and the rain is staying away for the day, so make the most of the good weather.

Donegal is set to have highs of 20 …
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This Big Boob Run sounds like the ‘breast’ craic 8 years ago

This Big Boob Run sounds like the ‘breast’ craic

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The Big Boob Run is a controlled and fun cycle around the Rosses on Sunday 16th July. The only requirement is that you wear pink or a pink bra – men …
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This Donegal teacher’s lessons are about to get explosive 8 years ago

This Donegal teacher’s lessons are about to get explosive

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Chemistry teacher Alana Carolan has experimented with explosive lessons recently in a weeklong workshop at the SSPC workshop at the University of Limerick.

The annual event hosted by Synthesis and Solid …
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Colourful summer parties to fundraise for Danielle McLaughlin charity 8 years ago

Colourful summer parties to fundraise for Danielle McLaughlin charity

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Danielle McLaughlin had been celebrating the Holi Festival in Goa when she was attacked and killed. Her family and friends in the Truth for Danielle charity have organised a Colour …
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Spa Solís team overjoyed with Irish Tatler Spa Award 8 years ago

Spa Solís team overjoyed with Irish Tatler Spa Award

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Lough Eske Castle outside Donegal Town is delighted to announce they have been awarded ‘Highly Commended Ulster Spa of the Year 2017’ at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards 2017.


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Watch: The girls who inspired Lottie Dolls are an inspiration to us all 8 years ago

Watch: The girls who inspired Lottie Dolls are an inspiration to us all

Lottie Dolls is a revolutionary toy company set up by Arklu Managing Director and Co-Founder Ian Harkin from Ballybofey.

Empowering kids to be themselves, one doll at a time – the …
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Communicate and connect for success with Donegal Women in Business 8 years ago

Communicate and connect for success with Donegal Women in Business

Network members have arranged workshops to share their expertise and help others boost their business with key skills in communication and e-commerce.

Everyone is welcome to the free events and non-members …
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Clare Gallagher’s recipe for helping animals in need 8 years ago

Clare Gallagher’s recipe for helping animals in need

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Clare Gallagher has been something of a guardian angel for animals in Donegal ever since she moved here four years ago.

The London-native who now lives in Rathmullan has dedicated …
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Looking for a stunning seaside stroll? Here is Donegal’s No. 1 spot 8 years ago

Looking for a stunning seaside stroll? Here is Donegal’s No. 1 spot

We here in Donegal are blessed with expanses of clean sandy shores with breathtaking sea views. We all have a favourite destination and our readers were eager to highlight their favourite …
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There’s a new gin in town, and it’s pretty sweet! 8 years ago

There’s a new gin in town, and it’s pretty sweet!

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Castle Grove last week held their Summer Strawberry Festival, but what no one was expecting was the unveiling of their very own gin, made with their own strawberries. The event …
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Glenveagh is looking very glam in this new Tourism Ireland film 8 years ago

Glenveagh is looking very glam in this new Tourism Ireland film

Tourism Ireland has created a new online film showcasing some of our grand estates and glorious gardens, taking viewers on a tour of Ireland’s more ‘glamorous’ side, which features Glenveagh Castle in Co. Donegal.


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Vintage Donegal kiss sets hearts aflutter 8 years ago

Vintage Donegal kiss sets hearts aflutter

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Did you know today was a designated day for smooching? National Kissing Day is observed every year on July 6th, and could give some people a bit of encouragement to …
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This spoof breast cancer story would be funny if it wasn’t so frightening 8 years ago

This spoof breast cancer story would be funny if it wasn’t so frightening

Waterford Whispers are well known for taking a swipe at Irish life and current affairs. A story this week brings up the worrying waiting times at the North West Breast Centre …
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Country superstar shows major love for track by Donegal’s Keith Harkin 8 years ago

Country superstar shows major love for track by Donegal’s Keith Harkin

This year marks the 25th anniversary since the release of catchy country anthem Achy Breaky Heart by Cyrus. The iconic song became his signature track and helped bring him to …
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Style Study – Lyndsy Melly 8 years ago

Style Study – Lyndsy Melly

Lyndsy Bustard Melly is the founder of Stylish Sparkles, a newly-launched online accessories store. 

She runs her business from Ardara in Co. Donegal. Lyndsy has a keen eye for adding …
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Moments to remember from Maevefest 8 years ago

Moments to remember from Maevefest

The first festival of its kind was organised by locals to remember Donegal woman Maeve O’Connor and to raise funds for Donegal Hospice.

The inaugural Maevefest was a day-long summer party …
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Donegal mammies honoured at gala awards luncheon 8 years ago

Donegal mammies honoured at gala awards luncheon

A special lunch was held at the Thomas Prior Hall in Dublin to celebrate some of the most remarkable women in Ireland, with two local mothers in attendance.

Rosemary Doherty …
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Here’s a WISE new project to help Donegal women return to work 8 years ago

Here’s a WISE new project to help Donegal women return to work

Donegal-based employment and learning organisation People 1st have launched  WISE – Women’s Integration, Skills & Employment –, a 3-year project funded by the European Social Fund which is designed to promote social …
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Lucky Donegal winners live it up in NYC 8 years ago

Lucky Donegal winners live it up in NYC

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Michelle McNern and Peter Wyatt from Donegal, Joseph and Brigid Gallagher from Letterkenny and Laura and Martina Ryan from Moville were among the 28 happy winners of the National Lottery Winning Streak …
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Caitlín sings the praises of Donegal musicians 8 years ago

Caitlín sings the praises of Donegal musicians

The Cloughaneely native will present Féilte on TG4 which celebrates talented musicians from Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, including two in Donegal.

Caitlín begins the show this week (6th July, 8.30pm) in her …
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Want that ‘glorious feeling’ of being a stage star? 8 years ago

Want that ‘glorious feeling’ of being a stage star?

The audition process for this exciting production begins on Saturday 15th July.

These auditions will be for the 3 principal roles of Don Lockwood, Kathy Selden & Cosmo Brown.

There …
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Donegal donkey is a wedding guest of hee-honour! 8 years ago

Donegal donkey is a wedding guest of hee-honour!

On Monday, June 26th, Quiney from the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, travelled to a luxurious castle hotel to greet guests at the wedding of Meath-based couple Maegan Wallace and Brian Connolly.


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Need a top tour guide? Máire has the badge to prove it! 8 years ago

Need a top tour guide? Máire has the badge to prove it!

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Máire was one of just thirty-three people from across the North of Ireland who earned the right to wear the insignia, graduating at a formal ceremony in Belfast’s historic Harbour …
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POLL: Vote for your favourite Donegal beach! 8 years ago

POLL: Vote for your favourite Donegal beach!

Donegal has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world (we may be biased) and it’s something we love to celebrate.

The county has countless hidden hideaways along the Wild …
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