3 years ago
Women excel at IT Sligo
Women in Engineering, Construction and Computing: IT Sligo in Focus
A common misconception and old stereotype is that engineering, construction, and computing are for men. This could not be further …
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4 years ago
Careers: It’s NEVER too late to start something new
Attention! Attention!
It’s never too late to try something new or to re-discover an old passion of yours.
It’s never too late to make changes, big or small, to your …
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4 years ago
Careers: How to be perceived as reliable at work
People inherently value reliability. We want it and we expect it. When we get it, we trust it and it gradually becomes invaluable.
Reliable people forge deeper relationships, receive better …
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4 years ago
Careers: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
Deirdre Mulhern is a Career Coach based in Donegal
June is here and the summertime has officially landed. This month will mark the half-way point of the year. June for …
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5 years ago
College Corner: Thoughts every grad has after college
It’s still hard to believe that I’m graduating with a 2:1 degree.
Life after college is different from what I had expected.
I envisioned myself to be like Elle Woods, …
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5 years ago
Dearbhla builds on Miss Universe Donegal role to inspire women in construction
Kerrykeel woman Dearbhla Walsh has gained a new platform to inspire after being selected as a Top 30 finalist in Miss Universe Ireland 2019.
As the only Donegal representative in …
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5 years ago
From Vogue to Vikings, Karen’s career reaches new heights
At 6ft 2, Killybegs woman Karen Connell (32) once thought her height would hold back her dream of being an actress.
And it did at first.
Karen told …
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5 years ago
Jameson searching for Donegal graduates with “serious character” for international programme
Irish Distillers is looking for Donegal graduates with serious character to join the 2019/20 Jameson International Graduate Programme.
The programme provides graduates with the opportunity to realise their personal and …
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5 years ago
Lottie gets to work inspiring women in engineering
The Lottie Tour is well underway this Engineers Week as 150 volunteers bring Lottie Dolls to their labs, offices and work sites to show the world what a little girl can …
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5 years ago
Success is assured for Letterkenny’s Kristine Reynolds
Ms Reynolds was awarded the 2018 Life Assurance Educational Achievement Award at the 2018 Brokers Ireland Annual Lunch last week.
She was the joint winner of the accolade alongside Kate …
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6 years ago
Local programme launched for women looking to return to work
Ambitious applicants are being invited to sign up for the RESTART-EMPOWER-SUPPORT (RES) programme by Rural Enterprise Skillnet.
Workshops are set to begin in Donegal Town from September 18th for women aged …
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6 years ago
Kilcar woman Angela Barnes advances to the frontline of breaking news
Donegal woman Angela Barnes has begun a major new presenting role this week, broadcasting to 160 countries in a ground-breaking project on Euronews NBC.
The journalist will have her first …
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6 years ago
College Corner: Life after Leaving Cert
Results are out, you’re free!
Never did you think the day would come, you finally broke up with the old Leaving Certificate, what a messy relationship that was! With …
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6 years ago
Andrea sets the agenda with new role at Newstalk
Newstalk has today announced the launch of a new early morning news programme with Donegal native Andrea Gilligan as the lead host.
‘Breakfast Briefing’ will broadcast from 6.00am to 6.30am …
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6 years ago
Falcarragh school says a fond farewell to retiring Principal and Teacher
Catherine McClafferty took over the principal role from John Connaghan eleven years ago and has been praised for her continued efforts to modernise the school and better the experience …
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6 years ago
Dervla McKay leads the way with new career appointment
Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, has announced the appointment of Dervla McKay as their new managing director.
Donegal native Ms McKay started in …
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6 years ago
Donegal woman named in the ‘Vogue 25’ leaders of 2018
Orla Doherty has joined a prestigious list which includes JK Rowling, Amal Clooney, Sinead Burke, Dua Lipa and other powerful shapers of the world today.
Orla has worked on David …
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6 years ago
Events: Farming women trade stories of work, wellness and personal tragedies
An excellent mix of essential information, humour and poignant messages by speakers were shared on Thursday 24th May at the North West Women in Farming meeting, organised by Hannah McNelis, hosted …
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6 years ago
How Wendy works wonders at Oakfield Park
Wendy Bridgett is the head gardener at Oakfield Park in Raphoe. A native of Blaydon on Tyne in the North East of England, Wendy started her career as a head …
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6 years ago
Lottie gets to work highlighting women in construction
Donegal based company, Lottie Dolls partnered with Construction Industry Federation on their recent #BuildingEquality campaign to show women the importance of their role in construction.
The campaign highlighted the gender …
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6 years ago
Events: Team WISE invites Donegal women to find their fresh start
The ‘A Fresh Start for Women’ event by the WISE Project was held on Thursday March 22nd to explore the many avenues of employment, education and self-employment that are open …
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7 years ago
Are you up for the challenge of being a Donegal Fire Fighter?
Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. Currently, there are no female officers in the service, but it …
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7 years ago
Donegal Women in Business become pitch perfect
Emma Porter from the Vivid Performances Speech and Drama hosted an educational and informative workshop on The 5 Key Elements of Speaking to Increase Profit and Sales.
The class at …
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