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✨🥂👠Calling all foodies and fashion lovers!

✨🥂👠Calling all foodies and fashion lovers!
This festive season, prepare to be swept away by a glamorous brunch experience at villarosehotelandspa . #AD

Enjoy a mouthwatering brunch menu and cocktails served in the Forge Bar of Villa Rose this festive season where you will enjoy a walk-through mini fashion segment from McElhinneys as well as lively party tunes with the resident brunch DJ.

There will be spot prizes and gift vouchers up for grabs, adding an extra sprinkle of excitement to the mix.

With three available dates (November 25th, December 9th & December 16th). It's an event not to be missed.

Event Highlights:

🍽️ Indulge in a main course from the Brunch Menu
🍷 Sip on Unlimited Cocktails (2 hour slot)
🕕 2pm - 4pm
📅 November 25th & December 9th & December 16th
📍Venue: The Forge Bar, Villa Rose Hotel
🎫 Exclusive Shopping: 10% off McElhinneys Vouchers
🎧 Dj Scotty on the Decks: Groove to lively tunes all afternoon.

🎁 Prizes & Surprises: Be part of the excitement with spot prizes and gift vouchers up for grabs, adding an extra sprinkle of joy to your festive celebrations.

The Price:
Brunch Only from €39 per person
B&B + Brunch from €99pps on selected dates

To Book:
Call the Villa Rose to book Brunch only on 00353 (0)749132266
Or visit the webpage to book the overnight B&B + Brunch special: www.villarose.ie/boujee-brunch.html

View the menu and drinks selection at: https://www.villarose.ie/boujee-brunch.html

⭐ North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball Special

⭐ North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball Special Guest ⭐

Virgin Media’s Ciara Doherty is the special guest at this year’s fundraising ball at the Silver Tassie Hotel on Friday, 1st December at 7.15pm.

The organising committee is delighted to welcome Letterkenny woman Ciara Doherty, presenter of The Tonight Show, as the celebrity guest at this year’s ball.

Given her busy lifestyle, the organisers of the Breast Cancer Charity Ball are particularly appreciative of Ciara’s generosity in agreeing to be this year’s special celebrity guest.

This is the 13th breast cancer charity ball and the organisers are keen to make sure that everyone knows that this is first and foremost a community event.

Máire Lynam, committee member, said “We see the Breast Ball as an opportunity for the whole community to gather together to acknowledge and support the tremendous work being done at Breast Centre North West. However, and perhaps more importantly, we gather to celebrate and remember.”

Máire adds: "We even changed the ball date to ensure it didn’t coincide with The Toy Show …we really DO want everyone there!”

Tickets are €50 and can be purchased at The Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Telephone No. 074 91 25619.

See nwbreastcancerball for more.

"In yoga, usually you close your eyes to focus inw

"In yoga, usually you close your eyes to focus inwards. But I couldn’t help but peek out at the horizon.
"Each morning you could hear the roosters crowing their cock-a-doodle-doos, see serene boats floating in the lagoon, birds swooping in perfect formation and fishermen plodding along the paths for their early morning catch."

Rachel shares her discoveries from a tranquil getaway with tdactiveholidays and moonsyogaloft. Read more on DonegalWoman.ie (Link in Bio)

#partnership #yoga #algarve #holidays #tdactiveholidays #moonsyoga #cabanasdetavira

⭐GIVEAWAY CLOSED ⭐ qandaskin, the new vegan c

Time to share the love on #LoveDonegal day! Today

Time to share the love on #LoveDonegal day!

Today is a special day for everyone to celebrate the best of Donegal.

What do you love most about life in our county? This is your chance to tell the world.

Taking part is easy - all you have to do is include the hashtag #LoveDonegal in your tweets or posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Tik Tok on Thursday 14th September that highlight what we love about Donegal, special places, people and things to do here.

This year’s campaign aims to promote Donegal to as many people as we can across the world and tell them why Donegal is a unique and amazing place to live, work, study, explore and invest in!

If you are Tweeting ‘as Gaeilge’, then add #DunnanGallAbú to your Tweets or posts too.

📸 Donegal Camino: Taking Big Steps to Make a Di

📸 Donegal Camino: Taking Big Steps to Make a Difference 🥾

We enjoyed unforgettable moments today as I joined day three of the donegalcamino.

From the music, the sunshine and the friendly chat, our hike to Horn Head was a wonderful experience.

But what made it even more special was knowing that we were taking big steps to make a difference. The Donegal Camino is not just a beautiful walk, it's a walk with a purpose.

The week of walking raises funds for cancer_care_west

It also showcases Donegal as a world class walking and hiking destination, and today’s views were the perfect example of what Donegal has to offer.

More than 80 people trekked from Dunfanaghy to Horn Head, taking in breathtaking coastal scenes. We enjoyed top class entertainment from Mickey Joe Harte, accordion player Seamus O'Sullivan and the greatest showman… Noel Cunningham!

Thanks to the organising committee, the professional guides and all the volunteers for the lovely day and best of luck on your journey to Sliabh Liag.

If you want to support this amazing event, please donate to Cancer Care West (link on our stories). #donegal #lovedonegal #donegalcamino

ULTIMATE REPAIR: A trip to Patrick Gildea Hairdres

ULTIMATE REPAIR: A trip to Patrick Gildea Hairdressing to continue my balayage journey.

During my consultation with Bronagh, I wanted to talk about repair. Frizz-causing summer drizzle hasn’t helped me at all! Luckily, the new Ultimate Repair line has been introduced.

The four-step Ultimate Repair routine is designed to repair hair from the inside out. The result is stronger, smoother and shinier hair. I like how lightweight the products feel which makes them ideal for regular use. The Miracle Hair Rescue Spray only needs 90 seconds!

Wella Professionals Ultimate Repair is now available as part of your salon service at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing or available to buy in the salon.

It’s been a brilliant August for the team Patrick Gildea Hairdressing!

The Letterkenny salon is celebrating being crowned Best Salon in Ulster 2023 in the RSVP Magazine Awards. Talented team member Siobhan Russell was also crowned the Best Colourist in Ulster 2023!

New Generation Stylists Bronagh and Megan both graduated from the Master Colour Programme in Dublin this month, gaining Wella Professionals’ highest accreditation in colour.

The salon has also welcomed Jon Walker, Head of Education for Wella in the UK and Ireland. Jon is overseeing education at Patrick Gildea Hairdressing and his placement here is unique to Ireland.

- Rachel

#guest #patrickgildeahairdressing

Good Luck Amy! 🌹 London Rose Amy Gillen, from

Good Luck Amy! 🌹

London Rose Amy Gillen, from Letterkenny, was a 'shooting star' on the stage at the Rose of Tralee Festival last night.

Amy, an award-winning flautist, spoke of her love for music and how rewarding her teaching work is in London.

She finished with a beautiful performance of Phil Coulter’s The Town I Loved So Well.

Congratulations to the first ever Dubai Mary, Adel

Congratulations to the first ever Dubai Mary, Adele Morgan, who is the newly crowned Mary From Dungloe! 👑👏

Superwoman Lisa Gallagher braves the shave! Lett

Superwoman Lisa Gallagher braves the shave!

Letterkenny mum Lisa is facing cancer head-on by shaving her head for charity.

Her fundraiser took place today in aid of cancer_care_west, which has supported Lisa since her diagnosis in March.

Lisa is already known as a local superwoman, having made it to the final of Ireland’s Fittest Family in 2022, alongside her children Connor, Molly, and James.

And she took her latest challenge in her stride today, surrounded by friends and family at Haircraft Letterkenny.

For a donation link, please check out DonegalWoman.ie (link in bio).

Did you know there’s a new marshmallow-making wo

Did you know there’s a new marshmallow-making workshop in Donegal? 🍡

The mallowmia experience in Newtowncunningham is perfect for birthday parties, Hen parties and groups, where the classes are tailored to every age and taste!

From the moment you step into the bright and colourful workshop, you’ll be transported into a world of delicious gourmet treats led by Linda McClean with the helpful assistance of Annmarie Gilpin.

I’m delighted to share this experience making handmade marshmallows and luxury rocky roads.

Find out more on DonegalWoman.ie

#donegal #lovedonegal #whatson #mallows

CAPTIVATING ART 🎨 Ballybofey artist Veronica M

CAPTIVATING ART 🎨

Ballybofey artist Veronica Maguire is opening a solo exhibition in the Alley Theatre Strabane this week, featuring an impressive 52 paintings.

‘Captivating Art in Locations and Nature’ is a collection inspired by Veronica’s longings to travel during lockdown.

The exhibition is free to enjoy from Monday 10th July – Friday 4th August.

If you would like to meet the artist, come along and meet Veronica on Tuesday 18th July from 11am where Veronica will be available for a chat and a tour around the exhibition.

Read more on DonegalWoman.ie

Cutting-Edge Advances 💇🏻‍♀️ patrick.

Cutting-Edge Advances 💇🏻‍♀️

patrick.gildea.hair in Letterkenny has introduced a new toning service for the cleanest colour results!

I got to try the Wella Professionals Blondorplex toner this week as part of my balayage refresh. I got a small number of highlights to refresh the colour, plus this blonde reconstructing solution.

It’s all about the anti-brass technology, which you’ll see in action in the before and after video here.

The advanced lightener has anti-yellow molecules, develops in express time, plus the built-in Wellaplex technology protects hair from breakage.

Thanks to Bronagh for getting my hair in such great condition once more!

- Rachel

If you’d like to enquire about Blondorplex Toners or a Balayage Journey at Patrick Gildea Centre of Excellence, call 0749125476 for a consultation and check out www.patrickgildea.ie for everything on hair styling, pricing and online bookings.

#guest #collaboration #balayage

🌹Stop and smell the roses! Kindhearted local w

🌹Stop and smell the roses!

Kindhearted local woman Nora Singh welcomes visitors to enjoy her rose garden in Ballybofey for a great cause this weekend.

Nora’s garden is a gem of a rose garden in a modern housing development just outside Ballybofey. It features a huge range of rose varieties (Climbers, Hybrid Tea and Floribunda) in every colour and with fragrances that will knock your socks off.

Nora’s Rose Garden is situated at 85 Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, and will be open from 11am to 6pm on the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th July.

Nora will be donating all of the visitors' donations to Twin Towns Lost and Found Dogs.

Assisted by her husband Jeet, Nora's stunning blooms attract many visitors every year!

For further information, buzz over to Nora’s Rose Garden Facebook page, or call 087 790 0490.

Congratulations to Accountant Online founder Laris

Congratulations to Accountant Online founder Larissa Feeney, who 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 Feeney is a fellow chartered accountant (FCA) with over 15 years’ experience. She is the CEO of Accountant Online, Ireland’s award-winning online chartered accountancy firm.

Other appointments to the Donegal Women in Business Network include committee members Sheila Russell and Sally Murphy who were elected joint vice presidents, while Lyndsey Reynolds takes over as secretary of the committee and Susan Stevenson was appointed assistant treasurer.

The voluntary committee is comprised of like-minded women in business who all share huge pride and passion in supporting and empowering women in business.

Miss Earth Ireland: Congratulations to Layla Doher

Miss Earth Ireland: Congratulations to Layla Doherty from Ballyliffin who won the Miss Earth Ireland crown on Saturday!

The 21-year-old student and model will go on to represent Ireland at this year’s Miss Earth in Vietnam.

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