Fifteen ladies have been selected to represent various places at the 59th Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival.
Over the 10 days, the representatives will attend events all in the run-up to the crowning cabaret, where the 2026 Mary from Dungloe will receive her title.
Last year, fifteen ladies were selected and Dungloe Mary Ellie Ward was crowned Mary from Dungloe at the annual Crowning Cabaret. This year’s festival is scheduled to take place from Saturday, July 25, to Monday, August 3.
1. Dungloe Mary: Shauna McDonagh Dungloe native Shauna McDonagh was chosen to represent her hometown. Shauna recently completed a degree in Agricultural Science at University College Dublin and is continuing her studies in Veterinary Medicine at ATU Letterkenny.
Mary from Dungloe
2. Wild Atlantic Way Mary: Gracie Trimble Gracie is a native of Lettermacaward and is currently studying law at Queen’s University Belfast. Gracie has a passion for the arts and enjoys singing, playing music, taking part in plays and musicals, as well as writing and reading.
Mary from Dungloe
3. Donegal Mary: Rhiana Wasson A native of Convoy, Rhiana returned home last year having spent a year and a half in Australia. This September, she will begin studying Nursing at Ulster University in Derry. Passionate about fitness and staying active, Rhiana enjoys running, dancing, Hyrox, and jiving.
Mary from Dungloe
4. Liverpool Mary: Maria Boner Chosen as the 2026 Liverpool representative, Maria Boner is from Fintown. After moving to Liverpool at 17, she qualified as a midwife in 2024 and now works on the Delivery Suite at Liverpool Women’s Hospital. Maria enjoys running and staying active, having completed half marathons in Liverpool, Rome, and Donegal.
Mary from Dungloe
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