Donegal Woman Author - Rachel McLaughlin

A Donegal beach provided the perfect backdrop for a special wedding celebration last week.

Sun, sea and Silkie Whiskey was the order of the day for UK couple Georgina Guest …
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An art exhibition filled with strength and light was launched this week by clients of the Donegal Sexual Abuse & Rape Crisis Centre.

The centre’s second annual exhibition opened at …
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Letterkenny singer/songwriterMaria McCormack is showcasing her many styles of music once more in a new album ‘Matters of the Heart’. 

Maria’s second album was originally born before Covid, and crowdfunded …
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Proud moments were shared at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing this week to celebrate the graduation of new stylists Bronagh Willoughby and Megan Carson.

The theme of the evening was …
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A stunning new mural designed by young people has been unveiled in Rathmullan.

The mural, called “Time’s Running Out”, was created entirely by volunteers, including contributions from young artists aged …
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Buncrana woman Jennifer Doherty is moving mountains again after becoming the first blind person to conquer the Ireland 7 Summits Hiking Challenge.

Jennifer, who was born blind, climbed Ireland’s seven …
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It was hair today gone tomorrow for Fahan woman Tanya Burnett as she made an incredible act of solidarity with her sister who is undergoing cancer treatment.

Tanya braved the …
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Donegal is already trending online in the first hours of #LoveDonegal day.

The annual campaign is back this Thursday to promote Donegal to millions across the …
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Letterkenny University Hospital staff are cheering on their friend and colleague as she competes in the Miss/Mrs Africa UK competition.

Dineo Moiloa-Murphy, a native of South Africa, is taking to …
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The sun is smiling down on an incredible group of volunteers taking part in the third charity Donegal Camino this week.

I was delighted to get the chance to join …
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Donegal-based author Isla McGuckin is set to launch a brand-new picturebook, April’s Garden, which explores life for children in temporary housing.

The children’s book has been described as a sensitively-told …
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Letterkenny runner Margaret Coyle has once again demonstrated her passion for charity by completing the Donegal Half Marathon in aid of the Donegal branch of MS Ireland.

Margaret crossed the …
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It’s been a brilliant August for the team Patrick Gildea Hairdressing!

The Letterkenny salon is celebrating being crowned Best Salon in Ulster 2023 in the RSVP Magazine Awards. Talented …
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Two creative entrepreneurs from Ramelton have teamed up to create a book about friendship with nature.

Wild Things, by Laura Buchanan and Hannah Gallagher, celebrates the plants that grow in …
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Fahan woman Tanya Burnett has been inspired to brave the shave this September in solidarity with her sister’s cancer battle.

Lisa Gallagher from Letterkenny was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier …
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Adventures in Donegal will feature in a brand new comedy series from the writer and creator of Derry Girls, Lisa McGee.

The new comedy thriller, How To Get To Heaven …
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Letterkenny’s Amy Gillen did both London and Donegal proud at the Rose of Tralee opening night last night.

The award-winning flautist and music teacher, who is the London Rose, was …
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US Actors Zoey Deutch and Jimmy Tatro surprised their Irish followers this week when they took a trip to some of Donegal’s most scenic locations.

Deutch, …
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Creative Bruckless woman Ingrid Proberkaite was crowned the Best Dressed at Ladies’ Day at the Sligo Races this week.

Ingrid plucked the inspiration for her outfit from the countryside – …
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Fourteen events have been organised at eight locations across the county by Donegal Sports Partnership as part of HER Outdoors Week which takes place from Monday, August 14th to Sunday, …
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Ballybofey will be brightened by a rainbow of colour this Sunday as Kym’s Kolour Fun Run makes a welcome return.

The fundraiser is back and bigger than ever this year, …
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Falcarragh woman Aoibheann McMonagle one of five Finalists in this year’s ‘Friday’s Most Stylish’ sponsored by Athlone Towncentre at the Galway Races. 

Aoibheann, who loves to step out in …
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Inspirational Letterkenny woman Lisa Gallagher is sporting a brand new look after shaving her head for charity.

Lisa, who is undergoing cancer treatment, decided to turn her hair loss into …
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Letterkenny mum Lisa Gallagher is taking on her biggest challenge yet – a charity head shave.

The fundraiser, which takes place this Wednesday, is Lisa’s way of facing cancer head-on.

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People of all ages are invited to a community walk in Letterkenny Town Park next week ahead of the annual ‘Walk to Knock’.

This year’s Mary’s Meals Sponsored Walk from …
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And Just Like That…. Sarah Jessica Parker has her millions of followers falling in love with Donegal again!

The Hollywood actress had another idyllic holiday at her ‘home from home’ …
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Publicly-funded fertility treatments are to be launched in Ireland this September, with up to 3,000 couples to benefit each year.

People will be entitled to one full cycle of IVF …
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A new marshmallow-making workshop has opened Donegal, much to the delight of those with a sweet tooth.

The Mallow Mia experience in Newtowncunningham is perfect for birthday parties, Hen parties …
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Saturday was a proud day for the Killybegs Coast Guard station as two members have been promoted to the role of lifeboat coxswains.

Following rigorous training and assessment, Conor O’Donoghue …
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Donegal beauty queen Layla Doherty has opened up about the fears and struggles of living in a defective concrete block home.

Layla, from Ballyliffin, is among the thousands of people …
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A Letterkenny based A&E doctor is training for a 240km ‘Walk to Knock’ to raise funds for Marys Meals Ireland.

Dineo Moiloa-Murphy, a native of South Africa, is a finalist …
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Donegal’s most enchanting festival is back on 29th July!

The Mary From Dungloe International Arts Festival is returning to Dungloe in County Donegal with another programme built to cater for …
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A Letterkenny family is overjoyed to be reunited with their beloved dog Ronnie following a six-day search.

Runaway Ronnie had a huge adventure all around the town after …
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A leading architect from Donegal has won an award in the UK for an innovative family home renovation and extension.

Brid Carr from Falcarragh is a Director at Randell Design …
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The Shandon Hotel and Spa held a special celebration today as the Shandon Organics own-brand range goes global!

The bespoke aromatherapy massage oils were invented by Eibhlín Cannon, the spa …
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Earagail Arts Festival’s 2023 programme kicks off this weekend with events from Tory Island, Letterkenny, Rathmullan to Culdaff and continuing for the next two weeks.

With a full programme of …
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Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire is opening a solo exhibition in the Alley Theatre Strabane this week, featuring an impressive 52 paintings.

‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection …
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Popular Donegal nail technician Vanessa Canning has nailed another national award!

The Manorcunningham woman won Best Customer Experience in the Irish Nails, Brows, Lashes Awards 2023.

Vanessa, now seven years …
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Kindhearted local woman Nora Singh welcomes visitors to enjoy her rose garden in Ballybofey for a great cause this weekend.

Nora’s garden is a gem of a rose garden in …
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A lucky Letterkenny woman who thought her chance at a honeymoon had sailed away has won two tickets to paradise!

Louise McCauley and her husband Patrick got married during the …
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The Derry Girls Experience arrives in Derry on 4th July!

If you’re missing the craic of Channel 4’s Derry Girls, you can now relive it all in person at a …
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Virgin Media are quite literally delivering fibre to your home!

To celebrate the launch of 2 Gigabit full fibre broadband to 345,000 additional homes and businesses in Ireland, Virgin …
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Letterkenny presenter Caoimhe Ní Chathail and South Armagh native Proinsias Ó Coinn are on a mission to get us thinking differently about our wardrobes.

Éadaí SOS is back for a …
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Home Instead, the leading provider of home care services in Ireland, is thrilled to announce its upcoming CAREGiver Appreciation Week, happening from 19th to 23rd June.

This special …
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Popular Letterkenny woman Margaret Coyle is getting her running shoes ready for her next challenge, which is once again for charity.

Margaret is no stranger to charity work, having helped …
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A terminally-ill Donegal woman is determined to make happy memories with her children by taking them on a bucket list holiday.

Mum of four Leanne Browne from Castlefin has been …
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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s important to let your dad know just how much he means to you. Whether your father is a tech enthusiast, …
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Virgin Media has announced the rollout of 2 Gig full fibre broadband to homes and businesses in Donegal including Letterkenny and Lifford.

This will also …
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Accountant Online founder Larissa Feeney has been elected as the new president of the Donegal Women in Business Network.

The appointment was made during the not-for-profit’s recent AGM. Larissa …
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Roscommon-based Enchanted Croi Theatre has recently embarked on a 14-venue tour of Ireland with its new contemporary folk musical ‘In the Midst of Plenty.’

Featuring Derry native Conor O’Kane, …
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