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Mourne Antiques celebrates 40 years of Christmas cheer 3 days ago

Mourne Antiques celebrates 40 years of Christmas cheer

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Mourne Antiques & Jewellery in Letterkenny, now 40 years in business, is proud to be a cherished part of Christmas for many.

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Inishowen businesswoman excited for Guildhall Craft Fair debut 3 weeks ago

Inishowen businesswoman excited for Guildhall Craft Fair debut

North West aromatherapy specialists ‘I AM SELF-CARE’ will offer shoppers the chance to give the gift of improved wellbeing this Christmas when they showcase their product range at …
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Evelyn’s lifetime of learning leads to a degree and dream come true 1 month ago

Evelyn’s lifetime of learning leads to a degree and dream come true

By  •  Careers

Donegal’s Evelyn Mc Glynn, a local powerhouse in networking and marketing, last week celebrated her graduation with a Level 8 Honours Degree in Business, Social Enterprise, Leadership and Management from …
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Events: Businesswomen celebrate ‘making it happen’ on National Women’s Enterprise Day 1 month ago

Events: Businesswomen celebrate ‘making it happen’ on National Women’s Enterprise Day

National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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Donegal filmmaker’s feminist fairytale triumphs at Kerry International Film Festival 2 months ago

Donegal filmmaker’s feminist fairytale triumphs at Kerry International Film Festival

A young Donegal woman has scored a major success in her fledging filmmaking career after winning a major award at the Kerry International Film Festival.

Kate Haley, from Portlean between …
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Inspiring Donegal event to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day 2 months ago

Inspiring Donegal event to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day

National Women’s Enterprise Day (NWED) is an initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices that aims to encourage female entrepreneurship and support women in business across the country.

Now in …
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Gallery: Donegal Women in Business celebrate 25 years of leading the way 3 months ago

Gallery: Donegal Women in Business celebrate 25 years of leading the way

Great things happen when women support each other, and the supportive energy was almost bursting out of Lough Eske Castle on Thursday during the Donegal Women in Business ‘Leading The …
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Donegal Women in Business Network celebrates 25 years of achievements and thriving 3 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network celebrates 25 years of achievements and thriving

The Donegal Women in Business Network proudly marked its 25th anniversary at a conference in Lough Eske Castle yesterday, with 220 attendees from sectors across the north west.

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Arranmore super lawyer to be first Irish-born President of Women’s Bar of Illinois 3 months ago

Arranmore super lawyer to be first Irish-born President of Women’s Bar of Illinois

By  •  Careers

Leading lawyer Caroleann Gallagher’s achievements know no bounds. 

In May of this year, the Arranmore native was in Washington to be sworn in as an attorney to the United States …
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Jimmy Carr finds the funny side of investment in Muff 3 months ago

Jimmy Carr finds the funny side of investment in Muff

Jimmy Carr made a special stop in Muff this weekend to celebrate his investment in the local drinks brand, Muff Liquor Company.

The UK comedian is a proud member of …
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Donegal entrepreneurs enjoy success on ACORNS programme 4 months ago

Donegal entrepreneurs enjoy success on ACORNS programme

Antoinette Moore, founder of Pyramid Holistic Centre, and Lisa Breslin, founder of Imagine Lab, are calling on female entrepreneurs from Donegal to join the ACORNS programme.

Both are past participants …
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Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate 25 years of empowerment 4 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate 25 years of empowerment

The Donegal Women in Business Network will celebrate 25 years of empowerment with a special networking conference in Lough Eske Castle this September.

Irish designer and equitable workplace campaigner …
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UR-WAN events announced to support Donegal women in agriculture 4 months ago

UR-WAN events announced to support Donegal women in agriculture

ACRES Donegal are hosting two events in the coming weeks focusing on women in agriculture and their needs.

Titled “UR-WAN: Understanding Rural – Women in Agriculture Needs”, the two events …
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Donegal’s female entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for ACORNS 10 4 months ago

Donegal’s female entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for ACORNS 10

By  •  Business

Donegal Minister Charlie McConalogue has launched the opening of the call for applications for ACORNS 10.

ACORNS is a free initiative for early-stage female entrepreneurs based in rural Ireland that …
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Women in Construction programme invites applicants to build their future 5 months ago

Women in Construction programme invites applicants to build their future

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Rural Enterprise Skillnet is reopening applications for the next edition of its popular Women in Construction programme after a successful launch earlier this year.

This fully-funded full-time programme …
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Muff Liquor’s Laura Bonner honoured as Global Irish Entrepreneur of the Year 5 months ago

Muff Liquor’s Laura Bonner honoured as Global Irish Entrepreneur of the Year

Greencastle businesswoman Laura Bonnar has been awarded the title of Global Irish Business Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

The Muff Liquor Company CEO has been …
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Watch: A 20 year dream comes true for Muff Liquor Company founder Laura Bonner 5 months ago

Watch: A 20 year dream comes true for Muff Liquor Company founder Laura Bonner

Greencastle woman Laura Bonner was beaming with joy to be surrounded by so many supporters at the Muff Liquor Company brand home launch today.

The award-winning entrepreneur’s 20 year dream …
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Applications open for Donegal’s award-winning female entrepreneurship accelerator 5 months ago

Applications open for Donegal’s award-winning female entrepreneurship accelerator

An award-winning business accelerator established to encourage female entrepreneurship in Donegal is now open for applications.

Following the success of the programme over the last four years, Local Enterprise …
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20 women’s groups in Donegal to share over €41,000 in new grants 6 months ago

20 women’s groups in Donegal to share over €41,000 in new grants

A total of 20 women’s groups in Donegal have been allocated a total of €41,000 in Government grant funding.

It’s part of a round of grant funding for over 500 …
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‘Smiley Eileey’ graduates as one of Ireland’s newest dentists 6 months ago

‘Smiley Eileey’ graduates as one of Ireland’s newest dentists

Dr. Eileen McGlinchey has a reason to be beaming after graduating as one of Ireland’s newest dentists.

The Ardara native, now living in Letterkenny, received her dental degree from Cork …
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Drumkeen woman introduced as Donegal’s newest solicitor 6 months ago

Drumkeen woman introduced as Donegal’s newest solicitor

By  •  Careers, News

Donegal’s newest solicitor has been formally introduced as the county’s newest practising solicitor.

Drumkeen woman Dympna Gallinagh was welcomed to her role at Letterkenny District Court.

Ms Gallinagh is working …
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Donegal woman behind first all-island women founders summit 7 months ago

Donegal woman behind first all-island women founders summit

Donegal-based innovation adviser and tech entrepreneur, Mary McKenna, is preparing to open Ireland’s first all-island summit for female founders next Monday.

Mary is chairperson of Awaken Hub, the organisers …
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Muff Liquor Company living the American dream with US distribution deal 8 months ago

Muff Liquor Company living the American dream with US distribution deal

By  •  Business

Greencastle entrepreneur Laura Bonner’s Muff Liquor Company is going Stateside after signing a distribution agreement in the US.

The deal will give Lucas Bols, a major player in the global …
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Hotelier Aisling Arnold elected Chair of Donegal branch of IHF 8 months ago

Hotelier Aisling Arnold elected Chair of Donegal branch of IHF

Aisling Arnold, General Manager of Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy, has been elected Chair of the Donegal Branch of the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

A fourth-generation hotelier and member of the …
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Donegal sisters shaking up the fashion scene with sustainable streetwear 9 months ago

Donegal sisters shaking up the fashion scene with sustainable streetwear

Two Donegal sisters are helping us be more sustainable in style through their Letterkenny store and newly launched website.

SourcedBySab.com, which goes live today, is Donegal’s first website for premium …
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Women in Construction programme now enrolling in Donegal 9 months ago

Women in Construction programme now enrolling in Donegal

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Are you currently unemployed and looking for a new career?

A new Letterkenny-based Women in Construction Programme is an excellent opportunity for women looking …
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Brave stories empower as businesswomen unite across borders 9 months ago

Brave stories empower as businesswomen unite across borders

Powerful, raw and uplifting stories were shared on International Women’s Day as the Donegal Women in Business Network joined forces with the Enterprising Women of Mid and East Antrim for …
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Claire McDonough elected new President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce 10 months ago

Claire McDonough elected new President of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce

Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce has elected Claire McDonough as its new President.

Claire is the Co-Owner of La Maison Interior Design Studio and most recently served as Vice President and …
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Women in Construction programme launching in Donegal 10 months ago

Women in Construction programme launching in Donegal

By  •  Careers, News

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Rural Enterprise Skillnet is delighted to announce the launch of a Women in Construction programme, a full-time ten-week programme, open to women seeking to work in this sector.


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Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day 10 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network to celebrate cross-border connections this International Women’s Day

Mark your calendars! The Donegal Women in Business Network (DWIBN) is excited to partner with the enterprising women of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for a special “Crossing Horizons: …
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Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award 11 months ago

Donegal woman’s inclusive fashion brand scoops Google business award

By  •  Business

ADAPTAFASHION by Donegal Town woman Sarah Timony has been announced as the county winner of Google and LEO’s ‘You’re the Business’ campaign.

Sarah’s brand is a stylish and affordable clothing …
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Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey 11 months ago

Donegal Traveller woman finds empowerment on inspirational university journey

By  •  Careers

A Traveller from Donegal is set to continue leading the way in her community following her graduation with a BA in her chosen field.

Pamela Cullotty, from Kilmacrennan, graduated at …
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Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job 11 months ago

Moville woman overcomes the odds to land dream CEO job

By  •  Careers

Inishowen’s Edel Murphy has been appointed as the new head of Northern Ireland’s leading disability arts organisation – Atypical.

Edel, who has overcome many personal health challenges, plans to use …
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Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering! 1 year ago

Networking and festive cheer at the Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Gathering!

Get ready to celebrate the festive season with the Donegal Women in Business Network’s annual Christmas gathering.

The event will be held on Thursday, December 6th 2023 from 7.30pm at …
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Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal 1 year ago

Empowering messages at National Womens’ Enterprise Day celebration in Donegal

Businesswomen across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim gathered at Lough Eske Castle for an event to celebrate National Womens’ Enterprise Day. The event was organised by Local Enterprise Office Donegal, in …
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Donegal businesswoman to represent UK and Ireland on the global stage 1 year ago

Donegal businesswoman to represent UK and Ireland on the global stage

A Donegal businesswoman has been selected by the International Association of Convention Centres to be a Future Shaper in 2024, representing the UK and Ireland on a global stage.

Ciara …
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Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards 1 year ago

Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards

Inishowen social entrepreneur Helen Nolan has been named as Donegal’s only finalist in the People’s Choice Awards.

Helen, the CEO of Spraoi agus Spórt, has been shortlisted in the Excellence …
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Donegal architect wins award for stunning country cottage project 1 year ago

Donegal architect wins award for stunning country cottage project

A leading architect from Donegal has won an award in the UK for an innovative family home renovation and extension.

Brid Carr from Falcarragh is a Director at Randell Design …
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Double the degrees for Donegal mum and daughter! 1 year ago

Double the degrees for Donegal mum and daughter!

By  •  Careers

A mutual love of maths added up to IRC PhD awards for a Donegal-based lecturer and her mother from Ballyshannon.

Aoife Hill, who is an Assistant Lecturer in Computing at …
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Donegal businesswoman’s appeal for child abuse helpline 1 year ago

Donegal businesswoman’s appeal for child abuse helpline

A Donegal businesswoman is appealing for people in the county to back a campaign for the national child sexual abuse helpline.

The CARI (Children at …
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Forward Emphasis to host careers open day this Friday 2 years ago

Forward Emphasis to host careers open day this Friday

All roads lead to Malin Head this coming Friday where Forward Emphasis, one of the largest employers in Inishowen, will be showcasing all that they do and the fantastic opportunities …
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JOBS: Recruitment campaign offers the London life with zero bills 2 years ago

JOBS: Recruitment campaign offers the London life with zero bills

By  •  Careers, News

A London-based Irish pub company is on the hunt for some home grown talent.

Sound interesting?

A well-established company is currently recruiting for staff of all levels – from floor/bar …
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Larissa Feeney elected president of Donegal Women in Business Network 2 years ago

Larissa Feeney elected president of Donegal Women in Business Network

Accountant Online founder Larissa Feeney has been elected as the new president of the Donegal Women in Business Network.

The appointment was made during the not-for-profit’s recent AGM. Larissa …
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Letterkenny law firm raises the bar with first female partner appointment 2 years ago

Letterkenny law firm raises the bar with first female partner appointment

By  •  Careers

Letterkenny solicitor Donna Ponsonby has been announced as the first female partner of leading law firm, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors.

Since 2006, Gallagher & Brennan Solicitors has been representing clients …
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Donegal entrepreneurs reach final of Irish Women’s Awards 2 years ago

Donegal entrepreneurs reach final of Irish Women’s Awards

By  •  Business

Two Donegal-based entrepreneurs have been announced as finalists in the Irish Women’s Awards 2023.

The event recognises and celebrates Irish female talent, providing a platform for trailblazing women to be …
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55 candidates prepare for Irish Institute of Insurance exams 2 years ago

55 candidates prepare for Irish Institute of Insurance exams

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Forward Emphasis International, our own indigenous local employer will, for the 15th year, circle the wagons around and support its cohort of 55 individuals who will this month …
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Shandon Hotel Manager Carolynne Harrison in the running for national award 2 years ago

Shandon Hotel Manager Carolynne Harrison in the running for national award

Well-known Donegal hotel manager Carolynne Harrison has been short-listed for the title of Hotel Manager of the Year.

Carolynne, the general manager at the Shandon Hotel in Dunfanghy, beat off …
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Inishowen businesswoman crowned ‘Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year’ 2 years ago

Inishowen businesswoman crowned ‘Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year’

By  •  Business

Trailblazing Inishowen businesswoman Laura Bonner has been crowned as the Handcrafted Spirits Business Leader of the Year 2023 in Western Europe.

Laura Bonner from Greencastle, is the co-founder and CEO …
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Free networking coffee morning for Donegal women in business 2 years ago

Free networking coffee morning for Donegal women in business

Donegal Women in Business Network is inviting everyone to a networking coffee morning this Friday 5th May at 10:30am -11:30am.

The coffee morning meet-ups will be taking …
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‘Late Late’ popularity wave causes Glenties woman’s jewellery website to crash! 2 years ago

‘Late Late’ popularity wave causes Glenties woman’s jewellery website to crash!

A Donegal jewellery maker is enjoying a surge in business after an appearance on The Late Late Show.

Lorraine McHugh from Glenties was featured in a ‘trash to treasure’ segment …
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