Millionaire NI beauty boss 'deeply sorry' after controversial Irish hotel video goes viral
The businesswoman (43) conceded that her language during an exchange at the Redcastle Hotel was ‘entirely unacceptable’
A millionaire Northern Ireland beauty company boss has apologised for using “inappropriate and entirely unacceptable” language during an exchange at a luxury Co Donegal hotel, which was captured on video and went viral online.
Linda Stinson, 43, founder and owner of the Bellamianta beauty range, issued the apology after footage recorded inside the four-star Redcastle Hotel and Spa in Inishowen circulated on social media.
The luxury hotel is located on the banks of Lough Foyle and is one of the best-known hotels in Inishowen.
Ms Stinson said she took “full responsibility” for her actions in a message posted on social media.
“Many of you will have seen the video footage of me published by the media at the weekend,” Ms Stinson wrote.
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 County Tyrone, is a millionaire businesswoman who founded and owns the Bellamianta brand.
The video of the exchange at the Redcastle Hotel and Spa went viral after being posted online last week.
The footage shows an exchange between Ms Stinson and a man in the Redcastle Hotel’s bar.
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She is heard telling the man to “Go and f*** yourself” and calling him a “f***ing rod” and a “f***ing scumbag” before using a derogatory term for disabled people.
Ms Stinson is well-known in the Irish beauty market, having 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 brands.