NI beauty boss apologises after foul language rant in Donegal hotel

A Northern Ireland beauty company boss has apologised for using 'inappropriate and entirely unacceptable' language during an exchange at a Co Donegal hotel which was captured on video and went viral online. Linda Stinson, who founded the Bellamianta beauty range, issued the apology after footage recorded inside the Redcastle Hotel and Spa circulated on social media, saying she took 'full responsibility' for her actions. 'Many of you will have seen the video footage of me published by the media at the weekend,' Ms Stinson wrote in a message posted on social media. She added: 'I want to sincerely apologise for the language I used. It was inappropriate and entirely unacceptable. 'I recognise that my words have caused hurt and distress, and I am deeply sorry. I take full responsibility for my actions and am committed to learning from this experience. I am truly sorry.' Ms Stinson, from Co Tyrone, founded and owns the Bellamianta brand. The video of the exchange went viral after being posted online last week. The video shows an exchange between the Ms Stinson and a man in the hotel's bar. She is heard telling the man to 'Go and f*** yourself' and called him a 'f***ing rod' and a 'f***ing scumbag' before making a derogatory term for disabled people. Bellamianta opened its first shop at the Rushmere Shopping Centre in March this year. Ms Stinson, well-known in the Irish beauty market, founded Bellamianta in 2015 before launching the Iconic Bronze tanning range. Bellamianta was founded 'with a mission to develop clean, alcohol-free, high-performing formulas that deliver flawless results while caring for the skin', according to the company. It is described as one of Ireland's leading luxury tanning, skincare, and cosmetics brand. Its products are stocked in major retailers in Ireland and Britain.