Local Tipperary woman nominated for Mum of the Year award

Last week, Woman’s Way and Beko hosted the Mum of the Year Awards 2024 where Jacqui Hurley was named the Celebrity Mum of the Year, Adewumi Ademola received the Special Recognition Award, and Nicola Hanney was crowned the Woman’s Way and Beko’s Mum of the Year.

A Tipperary local, Aoife Donoghue was one of the nominees and in attendance at the awards event in Dublin.

A rare and unexpected illness took away Aoife’s ability to walk but it couldn’t rob her of her zest for life. The creative mum of two set up her own home-based business, Lola’s Lampshades, creating stunning pieces in vibrant colours. Her positive outlook is a beacon to her children and others: “Don’t waste time worrying,” she says. “If something comes along, deal with it then and you’ll get through it.”