4 years ago
Unique women’s clothes shop ‘pops-up’ in Donegal Town
A new shop has opened its door on Water Street, Donegal Town, stocking original, unworn pieces from the 90s and 00s Atlantic collection.
Hannah Quinn is the person who is …
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4 years ago
Donegal man dedicates proudest moment to his late wife
A young Donegal man is enjoying his ‘proudest moment yet’ as his business takes a major leap forward in the fashion world.
Luke Skinnader from Ramelton co-founded the chemo headwear …
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4 years ago
FitPink springs into Victoria Square Belfast
Donegal athleisure brand FitPink is about to open its first permanent brick-and-mortar store at Victoria Square in the heart of Belfast.
Founded in 2019 by Jenni Timony, FitPink is a …
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4 years ago
Donegal sisters launch stunning new sustainable swimwear brand
Two sisters from Donegal have launched a new swimwear brand for us to feel good while protecting the planet.
Áine Boyle, who is originally from Gartan, and her sister Sally …
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4 years ago
‘Dr McDreamy’ gives Donegal brand some peak promotion
Hollywood star Patrick Dempsey has given one Donegal company a super shoutout on social media.
The actor, best known as “Dr McDreamy” from Grey’s Anatomy, is sporting some Hanna Hats …
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4 years ago
Sneak Peek: Donegal landscape inspires new Magee 1866 collection
The new Magee 1866 Autumn/Winter 2021 collection has been unveiled as a creation appreciation of home.
Magee have been designing, weaving and tailoring luxurious fabrics in Donegal for five generations, …
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4 years ago
This one weird trick to help you get in shape
If you have been on the internet in the last few months, you will have seen links to different weight loss products that usually start with ‘This one weird Trick’.
4 years ago
Donegal Junk Kouture design hits all the right notes
Celebrations are in order for a lucky Donegal student as the Junk Kouture RTÉ Wildcard entries are announced today.
Floraison, by Niamh Diver Hall has been selected to go to …
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4 years ago
WIN Rachel’s Letterkenny shopping spree with ShopLK
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Donegal Woman teamed up with ShopLK last week to showcase all the great things and the great value you’ll find when you shop local.
The good news is …
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4 years ago
Kit Row riding a wave of success
Kit Row is a new brand by surf-loving sisters Triona and Claire Mc Menamin from Letterkenny.
Triona, a primary school teacher and swim coach, and Claire, an architect based in …
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4 years ago
First Look at Re-imagined: LYIT Fashion Showcase goes live
The Department of Design and Creative Media at Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) are delighted to announce that their 2021 end of year fashion showcase will be coming to audiences …
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4 years ago
Congratulations pour in as Clare Clothing celebrates 21 years in business
Clare McNickle has a lot to celebrate today. Not only is she welcoming customers back to her boutique for the first time this year, she is also celebrating 21 years …
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4 years ago
McElhinneys celebrates 50 years in business with special sale weekend
McElhinneys is celebrating 50 years in business with a big Birthday Bash all this weekend exclusively online.
After an unforgettable past year, the award-winning team in McElhinneys are delighted to …
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4 years ago
Showbiz celeb Nadine Reid settles into Donegal life in style!
TV host Nadine Reid is clearly relishing her new life in Ramelton.
Nadine, best known from Virgin Media shows such as Xpose and The Six O’Clock Show, made the move …
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4 years ago
LYIT students step out in style for fashion show fundraiser
The creative students of LYIT’s Fashion with Promotion degree are on a race to the runway this April.
The graduating Fashion with Promotion students are each walking 100km this month …
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4 years ago
Donegal designers invited to enter Irish Made Awards
Irish Country Magazine has launched the fifth annual Irish Made Awards with the two fitting new sponsors for 2021 – Guaranteed Irish and the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI).
Going green is no longer just for St. …
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4 years ago
The catwalk calls for Holly Mc Crea
Donegal Town woman Holly Mc Crea is celebrating signing with one of Ireland’s top modeling agencies.
The 24-year-old teacher and influencer has joined Catwalk Modeling Agency, marking a dream come …
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4 years ago
Knot your average knitted jumpers
A new Donegal brand is putting a twist on tradition by updating the classic Aran knit.
Moss + Cable, founded by Bruckless native Siobhan Mc Kenna, focuses on sustainable production …
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4 years ago
Fashion scholarship awarded to creative Carndonagh student
One of the creators of Ireland’s winning Junk Kouture project has been awarded a scholarship in Fashion Design at Griffith College.
‘Synergy’ by Robyn O’Donnell, Orlaith Doherty, Brónach Harkin from …
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4 years ago
Donegal students’ time to shine in Junk Kouture final
It will be lights, camera, action for Deele College finalists Rachel Gibson, team member Chloe Dowds & Aoife Brogan as the grand final of Junk Kouture 2020.
The show will …
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4 years ago
Local mask makers covering new ground
Donegal’s Mask Your Face brand is expanding into new territories with new collections for 2021.
It began as a side project of three creative Letterkenny sisters – Anna, Lisa and …
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4 years ago
Top Donegal knitwear brands set for virtual showcase
Two iconic Donegal knitwear companies, Fisherman Out Of Ireland and Bonner Of Ireland, will target international buyers this week as they feature in Showcase Ireland’s Creative Expo.
The event will …
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4 years ago
Online Alternative: Fadó charity shop unlocks web potential
Spraoi agus Spórt in Carndonagh have partnered with Dublin-based start-up company Thriftify to launch a new online version of its Fadó charity shop.
The new online store connects one of …
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4 years ago
Exciting collaboration makes waves at Fanad Lighthouse
Fanad Lighthouse has teamed up with Donegal designer Fiona Herbst to create an original and exclusive collection of jewellery featuring the iconic landmark.
The collection uses colour and form to …
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4 years ago
Magee weaving digital into quality local brand
One of Donegal’s most iconic brands and businesses, Magee of Donegal, is keeping local customer service a top priority while they adjust their structure for 2020’s challenges.
With #BuyDonegalWeekend just one day …
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4 years ago
Donegal women show that sustainability is a stylish step forward
Fashion doesn’t have to cost the earth, and each of us can make a difference to our planet – that’s the message from two Donegal businesswomen who are teaming up …
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5 years ago
Donegal ‘needs to stand proud’ as local design leads the way in WOOL Showcase
An upcoming art showcase is set to be a very good yarn for Donegal as the county’s rich knitting heritage comes to the fore.
Donegal designers make up almost half …
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5 years ago
Hanna Hats continue to cap-tivate around the world
As businesses around the globe rush to embrace technology in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s old hat for the Hanna family of Hanna Hats, Donegal.
“Since my grandfather, David …
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5 years ago
Young Donegal designer has bags of talent
Orla O’Hagan, aged 24, is already feeling the positive impact of ‘Shop Local’ campaigns as orders come in for Christmas 2020. Her handmade leather bags and accessories are stylish gifts …
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5 years ago
Inspire yourself with the big AW trends from McElhinneys
If you’re looking for a guide on what’s trending this season, look no further than McElhinneys.
2020 has been a year of upheaval for everyone, including the fashion …
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5 years ago
Luxury Irish Holy Communion dress event coming to Donegal
If you’re searching for a special Holy Communion dress for 2021, make sure to book this event at Lough Eske Castle, 11th October:
Irish childrenswear brand Darcybow are Donegal-bound …
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5 years ago
Donegal shines in Irish Made finals
Donegal is very well-represented in this year’s Irish Made Awards – the annual competition by Irish Country Magazine highlighting the best creative businesses and makers across the country.
Local entrepreneurs …
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5 years ago
Meet the young couple facing cancer in style
A young Donegal man and his wife are giving the middle finger to cancer with their punchy accessories company.
Luke Skinnader (aged 28) from Ramelton and Amelia Page (31) from …
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5 years ago
‘Made Local’ campaign shines a light on Donegal designers
A new campaign has been launched to boost Ireland’s craft and design industry this year.
Craft makers and retailers are facing unprecedented challenges with a drop in international tourism in …
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5 years ago
Donegal actress celebrating the women that history forgot
Dr Kathleen Lynn, Lady Mary Health, Sybil Connolly, Granuaile – do the names ring a bell?
The Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley may be recognisable, but the stories of the others, …
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5 years ago
Eager shoppers queue for Penneys reopening
Donegal’s Penneys fans were out in force this morning to welcome the reopening of the Letterkenny Shopping Centre store.
The budget fashion store has been one of the most highly-anticipated …
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5 years ago
Creative sisters making face masks fashionable
Three sisters from Letterkenny are covering a new section of the fashion world with their unique face masks.
Anna, Lisa and Molly Kennedy are the designers behind ‘Mask Your Face’ …
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5 years ago
Penneys hamper giveaway raising funds for Donegal Hospice
Penneys staff in Letterkenny have come up with a charitable idea for anyone who is missing a good big Penneys shop during Covid-19.
Team Penneys Letterkenny are donating three hampers …
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5 years ago
The Donegal-made hairband that doubles as a root cover-up
Buncrana designer Bernie Murphy has tapped into her creativity to present a stylish solution to covering up roots.
This is the Donegal Flexi ‘Cabin Fever’ Hairband – a uniquely …
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5 years ago
The colourful little Donegal brand that’s brightening ‘quardrobes’ everywhere
Stay Hopeful, Be Kind, Be Positive and Love Your Planet are some of the phrases that define the mood of All Things Fiona-Lily.
Founded by Ballyshannon eco-cafe owner Fiona McIntyre, …
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5 years ago
Be You Donegal – A special event for every woman
Donegal’s first BE YOU event is taking place this March and is set to be a wonderful day out with a difference.
This health, wellness, fashion and beauty event places …
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5 years ago
Glamorous Grainne in the running for VIP Style Award
Buncrana model Grainne Gallanagh (25) has been announced as a nominee in the VIP Style Awards 2020, one of the biggest events of the Irish fashion calendar.
The beauty queen …
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5 years ago
Beat the beige fatigue: How to add colour to your wardrobe
For many of us it’s not uncommon to have a wardrobe that is a combination of black, whites and neutrals. This has never been more apparent with the latter seasons …
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5 years ago
Don’t miss Gabrielle’s glam girls night!
Donegal social diarist Gabrielle McMonagle from Gabrielle’s Diary is hosting a fashion night out with McElhinneys in the Orchard Letterkenny on Thursday 5th March.
Gabrielle McMonagle – Gabrielle’s Diary …
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5 years ago
Events: Embracing the new season at McElhinneys
McElhinneys are kicking off the Spring/Summer 2020 season in style with their fashion launch all this weekend.
The spotlight was on the new womenswear collections at last night’s preview, as …
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5 years ago
A winning start to 2020 for Patrick Gildea Hairdressing
Patrick Gildea Hairdressing are once again proving they are a cut about the rest after being named as the Best Hair Salon of 2020 in the Irish Enterprise Awards.
This …
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5 years ago
Showcase success for Donegal design companies
Showcase Ireland is one of Ireland’s largest international trade fairs, bringing together the best of Ireland’s design and craft sector.
And some Donegal companies are already marking the event as …
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5 years ago
Donegal designers to unveil their latest collections at major expo
Now in its 44th year, Showcase is one of Ireland’s largest international trade fairs.
A major event for Ireland’s design and craft sector, the exhibition will see over 2,760 retail businesses …
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5 years ago
Stella McGroarty makes two superb donations to cancer funds
Donegal Town boutique owner Stella McGroarty has proudly presented the proceeds of her charity fashion show to two very deserving causes.
€3,890 was raised at the Stella Boutique charity gala …
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5 years ago
Five Donegal designers impress in the US
Five Donegal designer-makers showcased their incredible creative talents in Philadelphia last weekend when they took part in the gala ‘Straight out of Ireland’ event organised by the Irish Immigration Centre.
