The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated International Women’s Day last week with an event full of valuable advice for people at all stages of their business journey.

The “Building Firm Foundations” event took place in Lough Eske Castle.

Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office Donegal and Consultant Psychologist Louize Carroll were the keynote speakers, focusing on the importance of firm foundations for personal and business growth.

Jo Daly, President of Donegal Women in Business Network and Carole Murray of Pearl & Lace, joined an engaging panel to share insights of growing your business online and how firm foundations play an important part.

See photos from the event below, by Joe Dunne Photography:

(From Left) Carole Murray, Pearl & Lace, Louize Carroll, Consultant Psychologist, Business Owner & Musician, Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, Jo Daly, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, Elaine McInaw, Pro Donegal Women in Business Network, Eileen Kelly, National Coordinator for Enterprise Europe NetworkÊand Caitriona Sinnott, Donegal Women in Business Network Facilitator, at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

(From Left) Caitriona Sinnott, Donegal Women in Business Network Facilitator, Carole Murray, Pearl & Lace, Louize Carroll, Consultant Psychologist, Business Owner & Musician, Eileen Kelly -ÊNational Coordinator for Enterprise Europe NetworkÊand Jo Daly, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Louize Carroll, Consultant Psychologist, Business Owner & Musician, speaking at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, speaking at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Brenda Hegarty (R), Head of Enterprise, with attendees at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

(From Left) Elaine McInaw, Pro Donegal Women in Business Network, interviews panellists Louize Carroll, Consultant Psychologist, Business Owner & Musician, Carole Murray, Pearl & Lace, and Jo Daly, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, on stage at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Joe Daly, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, with attendees at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Attendees at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Attendees at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

The International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

The International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023

Attendees at the International Women’s Day – Building Firm Foundations event in Lough Eske Castle, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal. Photo by Joe Dunne 08/03/2023