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Nicola McLaughlin leads her own fashion fairytale. As Sequin Cinderella, she is a blogger, fashion designer and runs her own boutique in Buncrana.

Her latest spring/summer printed women’s collection had its catwalk …
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Hi everyone. My name is Breid Mc Daid. I am a 26-year-old fashion enthusiast and qualified personal stylist from Creeslough, in Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin.

My love of …
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Delivering Christmas wishes this year can be a double good deed thanks to DPD Ireland in Letterkenny.

The couriers are now delivering Jack & Jill’s Christmas cards locally for …
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With it being the BLACK FRIDAY weekend, Donegal Woman has put together the best gifts available for the women in your life. Whether that is treating yourself, sister, mother, partner …
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We’ve suffered enough with the effort of fake tanning. For too long, we have tried to ignore that smell and that scaly skin we have to deal with for the …
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To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the European Commission published a report based on a survey of opinions towards gender-based violence.

In June this …
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Sinead Dillon, Principal Consultant at leading global ICT solutions company Fujitsu, has been recognised for outstanding professional services by Women in Business at its annual awards gala.

With over 20 …
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Bellamianta’s Luxury Tanning products have burst into the world of tanning, and I was eager to see what all the fuss was about. The main attraction is that it doesn’t …
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A weekend walk like no other is that of the Lakeside Trail and View Point in Glenveagh National Park. The Lakeside Trail is a relatively easy walk, suitable for all …
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Based in Letterkenny, Aye Do creates illustrated, quirky wedding invites for fun couples that are looking for something a bit different for their big day. Founder of Aye Do, Ruth …
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The festive bash begins at 6pm, with music on the street leading up to the big switch on at 7pm at the Band Stand at Market Square.

The privileged guests …
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According to Women’s Aid, one in every two women killed through homicide in Ireland have died at the hands of their former or current partner. How many victims encounter violence …
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The Donegal star will be joining Ryan Tubridy for a chat about his return to the spotlight and he’ll be taking to the stage to sing.

Daniel had taken a …
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Kilkenny designer Alexis Bernstorff has turned Donegal yarn into a collection of cardigan coats which will be launching this December. Donegal Woman spoke with Alexis, the woman behind Alexxi Design, to …
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Today is Thanksgiving in the US, which means tomorrow is the pre-Christmas gift we all need before the shopping madness begins.

High street brands are offering amazing discounts online, with …
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A Donegal teen has shot to international fame once more today after a video of her dancing with an internet celebrity went viral.

Megan Ruddy, aged 16, danced with Ruairi …
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The incident happened close to Tamney village, between Kerrykeel and Fanad.

The woman managed to give Gardai a good description of the man and officers have carried out door-to-door enquiries …
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Over the years I’ve spoken with many women who’ve had a foundation recommended that sadly was too dark/light and now they’ve a bathroom cabinet full of gorgeous foundations that simply …
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A marriage proposal left a Donegal household completely stunned in this latest mannequin challenge video.

Darren Burke from Frosses proposed to his girlfriend Grace Maguire from Ardara on Friday last. It …
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Portsalon-based jewellery maker Helen Haworth is set to bring hidden treasures from the famous Donegal beach to a national stage next week, when she exhibits her range of Donegal Seaglass …
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Festive fashion, food and fun are in the line-up for a glamorous Ladies Christmas Night Out next month in Ballybofey.

Patton Frozen Foods and The Igloo is hosting one of …
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Chloe is just six years old, but is eager to help as many people as she can with a big show of kindness. She is going to donate her hair …
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Donegal Woman is your site, it is your go-to place for news, features and insight on everything that matters to women in Donegal.

Donegal women have style in everything they …
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This Sunday, Letterkenny native Micheál Ó Ciaraidh is going to be taking to a dancefloor in front of the nation to show off his moves, or at least to pretend he …
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An enchanted magical forest came to life in Ballybofey last Sunday when McElhinneys unveiled their Christmas window. Children and adults were in awe at the glittering landscape which was filled …
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Your Wedding Day is the best day of your life. Years of thought, dreaming and planning goes into creating the ‘Perfect Day’.

The majority of brides (and grooms!) have …
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Wine, maroon, burgundy, berry – this time of year brings a beautiful variety of the deep red shade into stores everywhere. Our love for wine only grows when we see …
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Niamh Boner and Paul Ferry are the first couple to feature in the DW Weddings album series. As they gathered with family and friends for their reception, one speech took …
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“Little girls are precious gifts, wrapped in love serene. Their dresses tied with sashes and futures tied with dreams.”

With this quote in mind, Donegal Woman is taking a look …
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Strolls along the beach, funny filters and Bruce Springsteen tributes made up the memorable wedding day of Burtonport couple Niamh Boner and Paul Ferry.

They had known each other since their …
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Hello and welcome to my weekly column on Donegal Woman – something I am SO thrilled to be a part of!

My name is Anna Farren. When I am not …
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These cold nights usually make us want to put on the fluffiest and cutest pyjamas possible and hibernate like bears. However, we often end up looking like actual grisly bears …
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The Christmas adverts are coming thick and fast and it’s not even the middle of November yet.

We especially like the Marks and Spencer TV advert which has just been …
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Marie Shields is PR and Communications Manager for Lottie Dolls. She is a full-time fashion addict who loves to champion good people, places and brands. Here is her DW Style …
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There’s something different about the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. From the moment I put it on I could see why it was the go-to product favoured by Kendall Jenner …
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When Christmas morning rolls around, the sparkle of excitement in children’s eyes is something very special. Both children young and old love receiving toys at Christmas, whether it be from …
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We knew Emma Watson + Disney would make a beautiful combination. A full-length trailer for the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast was released today, and we were instantly …
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Penneys have outdone themselves this season when it comes to Christmas homeware. Half our wardrobes are already stocked by Penneys, and we’re very tempted to deck our halls with finds from …
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It’s that time of year again! We’re bulking up, dawning our woollen jumpers and our skin is probably really feeling the pinch of the colder days of late! We can …
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When Christmas party season comes around I like to seize any opportunity to add extra sparkle to a look.

The lipsticks of L’Oreal Paris’s new Gold Obsession collection drew …
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La Roche-Posay are known for creating fantastic skincare products for every skin type. Their hypoallergenic Lipikar range was launched with very dry skin in mind, and can be used on …
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Ladies let’s be honest, at Christmas we tend to get spoilt way more than the guys in our lives. We get deluxe perfume sets, jewellery, gift vouchers, sparkly dresses, and …
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The honeymoon period; that time in a relationship when everything is still fresh, new and exciting. After a while, you can become comfortable with our partner (sometimes too comfortable!) and …
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I am a woman, in a changing and ever-evolving society. I set up my own practice New Beginnings, to help raise awareness about issues surrounding women and mental health.

This is a real illness, and …
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The Spontaneous Night Out creeps up on us every year. Your friend calls you up out of the blue – ‘Drinks?’, or your other half gets off work early. We …
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Somehow we’re always shocked when winter comes around and we suddenly realise how cold it is. The seasons changing is a fact of life, but we’re always so reluctant to …
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Donegal based company Lottie Dolls have been nominated in the prestigious 2017 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY) also known as the “Oscars” of the toy industry.

Lottie has been …
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Hello and welcome to the Donegal Women Health supplement.

I am Emmet Rushe and I am a Personal trainer and online coach.

I own Rushe Fitness, a thriving gym in …
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Christmas is a time to celebrate, and this year there will be a special focus on celebrating inspiring women thanks to Boots.

The health and beauty store have dedicated their …
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Gogglebox Ireland on TV3 is lacking a Donegal family in this first season, but now there could be a chance we’ll be getting a local perspective in the popular reality …
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