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Social entrepreneur Helen Nolan selected as finalist in People’s Choice Awards 1 day 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 3 months 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! 3 months ago

Double the degrees for Donegal mum and daughter!

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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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 5 months 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’ 5 months 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 5 months 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! 5 months 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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Donegal teacher elected as new INTO President 6 months ago

Donegal teacher elected as new INTO President

A west Donegal native has been elected as the new vice president of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO).

Dorothy McGinley, native of Annagry, represents District 2 encompassing Derry, Tyrone, …
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Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff 6 months ago

Job Advert: London-Irish pubs offering zero bills ‘live-in’ packages for Bar Staff

Is it time for you to try something new?

Whelan’s, one of London’s most forward-thinking Irish pub companies is recruiting full-time Bar Staff at all levels.

Whelan’s are looking for …
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Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro! 6 months ago

Busy Bee Abbie (20) presents new-look bistro!

Young businesswoman Abbie Long is proud to present her newly revamped cafe, The Busy Bee, this Wednesday.

The cafe, located on Main Street Ballybofey, is a haven of sweet treats …
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Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time) 6 months ago

Job Vacancy: Letterkenny store hiring Retail Assistants (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Job Vacancies: A long-established retailer in Letterkenny is recruiting for one Full Time and one Part Time Retail Assistant.

These roles are suitable for someone looking for a long-term position.


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Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia 7 months ago

Irish-Australian recruitment agency seeks construction professionals for jobs in Australia

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The construction job market in Australia continues to grow, offering exciting opportunities for Irish and UK workers looking for warm weather, a great lifestyle, the chance to earn good …
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Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford 7 months ago

Creative Ukrainian women establish new studio in Milford

A new arts and crafts studio, 1st House, recently welcomed its first customers in the former AIB Bank on Main Street, Milford.  

1st House has been opened by …
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Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day 7 months ago

Gallery: Donegal’s businesswomen get inspired on International Women’s Day

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 …
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‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’ 7 months ago

‘More women around the world are breaking through that distillery glass ceiling’

International Women’s Day is the perfect time to shine a light on one female distiller blazing a trail in an historically male dominated industry.

Moira Doherty is the Gin Queen …
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Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson 7 months ago

Donegal woman appointed as Partner in law firm Matheson

By  •  Careers, News

Congratulations to Donegal Town native, Gráinne Boyle who has been appointed by Matheson LLP as a partner in its International Business Group.

Matheson LLP is an Irish law …
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Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes! 8 months ago

Megan keeps on trucking and breaking stereotypes!

A young Donegal woman is paving the way in construction and inspiring others to follow her lead.

Megan Ruddy, aged 23, has had an eventful year of training as an …
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Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities 8 months ago

Women Beyond Borders business summit offers exciting networking opportunities

By  •  Business

Donegal Women in Business Network, Women in Enterprise Derry/Londonderry, and Enterprising Women – Mid and East Antrim have come together to present a fantastic event on Feb 23rd  entitled Women …
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Inspirational Donegal graduate finds comfort in learning 10 months ago

Inspirational Donegal graduate finds comfort in learning

By  •  Careers

Dungloe woman Carleen Walsh graduates with a PhD in Psychology this week after turning to education during the most difficult moments in her life.

Dr Carleen (Walsh) Gallagher always wanted …
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Donegal Women in Business Network Christmas lunch returns! 10 months ago

Donegal Women in Business Network Christmas lunch returns!

The Donegal Women in Business Network’s Christmas Lunch is back after two years.

The celebratory event is often a highlight of the network’s calendar. It’s a special chance for members …
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Mum and daughter flying the flag for Irish design in France 11 months ago

Mum and daughter flying the flag for Irish design in France

By  •  Business

Flying the flag for Irish design and ethical manufacturing over the weekend was Grainne Campbell and her daughter Ciara Campbell of GEFF Ireland, based in Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.  

As GEFF …
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Ambitious Donegal entrepreneurs sought for Going for Growth programme 11 months ago

Ambitious Donegal entrepreneurs sought for Going for Growth programme

By  •  Business

The call is now open for ambitious female entrepreneurs from Donegal to apply for the latest cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development initiative.

Going for Growth is …
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How two Buncrana mums rose to the top of the ladder 11 months ago

How two Buncrana mums rose to the top of the ladder

By  •  Careers

Six years ago Buncrana mum Bernie Kearney had no professional childcare experience. But after signing up for the community employment scheme Bernie has worked herself up through the ranks, gained …
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Work Remotely, Stay Connected with the Donegal Women in Business Network 12 months ago

Work Remotely, Stay Connected with the Donegal Women in Business Network

Donegal Women in Business Network, in partnership with Údarás na Gaeltachta, will host their ‘Work Remotely – Stay Connected’ event at Gteic Gaoth Dobhair at 11:30am – 1:30pm on Wednesday, …
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Donegal businesswoman crafts a winner with ‘She’s Next’ grant 1 year ago

Donegal businesswoman crafts a winner with ‘She’s Next’ grant

By  •  Business

Donegal entrepreneur Siobhan Mc Kenna has been announced as a winner of Visa She’s Next Grant Programme for women in business.

Siobhan, the founder of Moss + Cable knitwear, won …
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Evolve Clothing celebrates fashion/footwear website of the year award! 1 year ago

Evolve Clothing celebrates fashion/footwear website of the year award!

The team at Evolve Clothing have won the Fashion/Apparel or Footwear eCommerce Website of the Year award at the E-comm awards 2022.

evolveclothing.com has been praised for its amazing selection …
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Flour Power: Wild Fuschia bakehouse unveils new 100% recyclable packaging 1 year ago

Flour Power: Wild Fuschia bakehouse unveils new 100% recyclable packaging

Donegal businesswoman Sian McCann has announced some exciting news for her company – Wild Fuschia Bakehouse is going fully recyclable!

The  Irish Wheaten Bread mix is back in Aldi stores …
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Events: Inspiring hour to celebrate creative and talented Donegal women 1 year ago

Events: Inspiring hour to celebrate creative and talented Donegal women

Donegal County Council has joined forces with AwakenHub to host a unique online event on Thursday evening next on how Donegal is inspiring creative women of the world. 

This event …
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Events: ‘Grow with Confidence’ with advice from Donegal Women in Business Network 1 year ago

Events: ‘Grow with Confidence’ with advice from Donegal Women in Business Network

Donegal Women in Business Network are delighted to join with Local Enterprise Office Donegal to host the third of a series of four events aimed at supporting all women in …
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Taleigha (19) hooks an exciting start as Ireland’s youngest Hattersley weaver 1 year ago

Taleigha (19) hooks an exciting start as Ireland’s youngest Hattersley weaver

By  •  Careers

A proud Donegal woman has just become the youngest qualified Hattersley weaver in Ireland.

Taleigha Boyle (19) started her new job last Monday with the world-famous Magee of Donegal

The …
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‘Ambition’ programme for Donegal female entrepreneurs open for applications 1 year ago

‘Ambition’ programme for Donegal female entrepreneurs open for applications

An initiative to develop female entrepreneurship in Donegal is now open for applications.

Following the success of the programme over the last two years, Local Enterprise Office Donegal has launched Ambition for …
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Donegal Women in Business Network hosting six coffee morning meet-ups 1 year ago

Donegal Women in Business Network hosting six coffee morning meet-ups

All women in business in Donegal are invited to an exciting coffee morning series by the Donegal Women in Business Network.

On Friday 26th August at 10.30am-11.30am, they will host six …
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Donegal’s female entrepreneurs part of ACORNS success story 1 year ago

Donegal’s female entrepreneurs part of ACORNS success story

Early-stage female entrepreneurs in the government-backed ACORNS programme doubled their combined turnover to €3.1m in just six months.

The announcement comes today as applications open for ACORNS 8, the innovative …
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How Mary McKenna keeps the plates spinning 1 year ago

How Mary McKenna keeps the plates spinning

By  •  Business

Donegal-based founder and investor Mary McKenna MBE loves to juggle a few projects at once, but it’s this variety of business life that she loves the most.

The Tyrone native …
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Donegal Women in Business back with first in-person event in two years 1 year ago

Donegal Women in Business back with first in-person event in two years

Donegal Women In Business Network, Ireland’s largest independent female business network, returns with a free event of learning and networking.

Join the network in Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar on June 29th from …
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Race towards your next career move at SITA’s Tech Open Night in Letterkenny 1 year ago

Race towards your next career move at SITA’s Tech Open Night in Letterkenny

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SITA, the global leader in technologies enabling safe and seamless global travel, is growing its technical team with over 20 new positions in Letterkenny, Ireland. 

We are searching for …
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In good company with Cassie’s Cocktail Co. 1 year ago

In good company with Cassie’s Cocktail Co.

A creative mixologist from Moville is putting her own twist on home-delivered cocktails.

Cassie Lafferty is the new owner of The Cocktail Co., a company that makes fresh artisan cocktails …
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Donegal entrepreneur gets pitch-perfect for business showcase 1 year ago

Donegal entrepreneur gets pitch-perfect for business showcase

A creative Donegal businesswoman is perfecting her business pitch after securing a place in the SheGenerate showcase final.

Lisa Breslin from Lifford, founder of Imagine Lab, is one of six …
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Donegal scientist joins prestigious Royal Irish Academy 1 year ago

Donegal scientist joins prestigious Royal Irish Academy

A hugely-accomplished crop scientist from Donegal has been elected as a new member of the Royal Irish Academy.

Fiona Doohan, from Falcarragh is a Professor of Plant Health at UCD.


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Entrepreneurs in Donegal invited to join business support programme 1 year ago

Entrepreneurs in Donegal invited to join business support programme

Visa is today bringing the She’s Next Grant Programme back to Ireland to support female entrepreneurs to run, fund and grow their business. 

Funding for the She’s Next Grant Programme …
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Moville’s Niamh McDermott scoops Journalist of the Year student award 1 year ago

Moville’s Niamh McDermott scoops Journalist of the Year student award

Niamh McDermott from Moville has won a Second Year Student Journalist of The Year award at the University of Salford.

Niamh, who is in her second year of broadcast journalism …
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Women lead the way in Letterkenny Chamber 1 year ago

Women lead the way in Letterkenny Chamber

By  •  Business

The Letterkenny Chamber is having an historic moment in its time with an all-female leadership team.

As the saying goes: “If you can’t see it you can’t be it”, and …
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Sian’s delight with Aldi deal for Wild Fuschia Bakehouse 1 year ago

Sian’s delight with Aldi deal for Wild Fuschia Bakehouse

Sian McCann of the Wild Fuschia Bakehouse has secured a place for her Irish bread mixes in Aldi stores nationwide.

Sian is delighted to be participating in the ‘Grow with …
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