3 years ago
Taralouise McCaughey: Making social media work for you!
Social media – we can love it or loathe it, but Taralouise McCaughey loves to take social struggles off your hands.
The Bundoran based consultant is more in-demand than ever …
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3 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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4 years ago
National Women’s Enterprise Day goes online with ‘Stronger Together’ message
National Women’s Enterprise Day is going online this Wednesday, October 14th with a packed programme of free virtual events.
Well-known local and national entrepreneurs will feature in expert workshops, panel …
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4 years ago
TV feature draws back the curtain on new La Maison studio
The creative and resilient team at La Maison in Letterkenny will be showcasing their new interior design studio on a brand new documentary tonight.
‘Ireland’s New Normal With Tommy Bowe’ …
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4 years ago
Niamh’s business of building connections
Niamh Donoghue from Letterkenny has worked in the fast-paced marketing worlds of San Francisco and London. But she used her time at home in Donegal during lockdown to establish a …
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4 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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4 years ago
Donegal woman’s fitness company making moves nationally
Sarah Gillespie is a woman on a mission – and Ireland is taking note.
As the CEO and founder of RINKA – one of Ireland’s leading children’s fitness providers – …
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4 years ago
Leitir woman presented with NI Women in Business Award
‘Leitir woman’ Anne Donaghy has won the Outstanding Management and Leadership award at this year’s Northern Ireland Women in Business Awards.
The region’s top businesswomen were celebrated for their achievements …
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5 years ago
Eight Donegal women awarded place on ambitious ACORNS programme
An exciting six months lie ahead for the eight successful Donegal entrepreneurs who have earned a coveted place on the ACORNS initiative for women-led start-up businesses.
The businesswomen all battled …
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5 years ago
Laura Bonner crowned Ulster’s Most Inspiring Businesswoman
Donegal entrepreneur Laura Bonner has won the award for Ulster Businesswoman of 2019 at the Graham Norton Gin Inspiring Awards.
With this accolade, the Muff Liquor Company co-founder has been …
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5 years ago
Why FitPink is taking the Donegal fitness world by storm
A new local brand of sports leggings has become the hottest thing on Instagram this summer, setting a new trend for active clothing that does what it should.
Sports leggings, …
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5 years ago
Gallery: Celebrating 20 years of Donegal Women in Business
More than 200 people visited Lough Eske Castle on Tuesday 1st October to mark a key moment for the Donegal Women in Business Network – their 20 year anniversary.
The …
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5 years ago
Events: The dynamic Donegal Women in Business Network’s 20th Anniversary Conference
If energy could be bottled, the enthusiasm of the Donegal Women in Business Network could be a new product for the Muff Liquor drinks company!
The dynamic women in business …
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5 years ago
A Stitch in Time: Rosaleen Hegarty’s yarn weaves through the ages
A simple pair of knitting needles, a few balls of yarn and a pattern – that’s all that Rosaleen Hegarty says is required to create a beautiful garment.
5 years ago
Businesswomen urged to take advantage of ACORNS programme
Female entrepreneurs in Donegal are being invited to join the latest cycle of ACORNS for business support.
There has been an increase in early-stage female entrepreneurs in Ireland over the …
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5 years ago
All round to Gall Mc’s!
‘Live your best life’ is the motto that local couple Paddy and Shelley share with their customers at Gall Mc’s.
As the owners of the Hatter Tea Room and Express, …
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5 years ago
Isabella adds glamour to farming at Bellaville
A bright pink van and neon pink hair makes Isabella Ward stand out from the crowd in the local farming scene.
The Scottish native is loving life in Gortahork, where …
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5 years ago
Events: Shannon Dolan and team toast to 10 years of hair and beauty
A large crowd of family, friends and clients gathered at the award-winning Lifford salon from evening til late to toast to the success of Shannon Dolan and her team.
It …
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5 years ago
Shannon Dolan celebrating 10 years with big birthday bash!
Shannon Dolan Hairdressing has come a long way in the past 10 years – growing from a small start-up with just two staff to a bustling hair and beauty …
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5 years ago
Self-belief and passion leads Sculpt founder Siobhan to success
As the founder of Sculpt, Siobhan Boyle MUA runs her own Letterkenny store, online shop and the region’s only private VTCT academy.
And it was her enterprising spirit and determination …
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5 years ago
Interiors: The Room Junkie Story… so far!
You all know Room Junkie as a brand and a concept, so I thought that I would share my story with you, and introduce you to the person behind the …
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5 years ago
Brenda’s luxury lashes set an eye-catching trend
Brenda Doherty’s showstopping falsies are fast becoming favourites of Irish MUAs and makeup fans. With five styles and unrivalled quality, B|D Lashes are selling in their thousands.
They’re stocked in …
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5 years ago
Women’s Inspire Donegal: Stand-out moments of inspiration
The Women’s Inspire Network came to town on Wednesday last for a jam-packed day of advice, stories and inspiration for women in business.
With around 180 attendees, 20 speakers and …
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5 years ago
Events: Women’s Inspire sets a trend in Donegal
The global network for enterprising women brought a top line-up of speakers to Harvey’s Point for a day of inspiration and knowledge sharing.
Hosted by the Tweeting Goddess Samantha Kelly …
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5 years ago
Women’s Inspire: How Mags puts a positive spin on pricing
Pricing is one of the biggest hurdles in business – how much should you charge, how much is your time worth and how do you price for profit?
Mags Boland …
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5 years ago
Women’s Inspire: ‘Being someone that women can trust is amazing’
Lorraine Boyce from Letterkenny has been running her own physiotherapy clinic for the past seven years and has found great fulfilment in helping women feel like themselves again.
As the founder …
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5 years ago
Women’s Inspire: Michelle McLoughlin means business!
Sligo-based Solicitor Michelle McLoughlin has a passion for helping businesses manage legal matters and reach their goals.
Which means she’s an ideal speaker for the Women’s Inspire Network seminar, which is …
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5 years ago
‘You learn from those ahead or beside you on the journey’
‘Inspiring’ is a common word used to describe Donegal author Sharon Thompson.
In the past few years, she has become a best-selling author, columnist, founder of her own writing group …
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5 years ago
Everything we’re looking forward to learning at Women’s Inspire Donegal
Business owners and marketing mavens are in for a treat when the Women’s Inspire Network Spring Seminar makes its way to Donegal on April 10th.
Set in Harvey’s Point, the conference …
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5 years ago
Women’s Inspire: How Moira Dunne cracked the code to turn busy into productivity
Moira is a Dublin-based productivity consultant who has cracked the code to taking control of your time and getting more done.
In today’s hectic world, Moira educates people on how to …
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5 years ago
Anne Tuohy ‘absolutely thrilled’ with UK Dragon recognition
Anne Tuohy, aka Room Junkie, is the only Irish Interior Designer to be personally chosen by former UK Dragon investor Theo Paphitis as a winner of his #SBS business awards.
5 years ago
Anna Daly bringing star quality to Women’s Inspire Donegal
Anna has been revealed as MC for the highly-anticipated gathering of inspirational speakers from the worlds of business, creativity and diversity.
Most of us will know Anna from her role …
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5 years ago
The Women’s Inspire Donegal line-up is revealed!
The Women’s Inspire Network is coming to Donegal on 10th April for one of the biggest business events of the year.
Set in Harvey’s Point, this one-day ‘Overcoming Challenges’ event will bring …
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5 years ago
Donegal Women in Business Network prepare to celebrate 20th anniversary
Donegal Women in Business Network are marking a milestone year in 2019, celebrating 20 years of success for the voluntary, not-for-profit, peer-support group for local women.
The DWBN 20th anniversary celebrations …
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5 years ago
How to work from home – sanely!
2019 looks set to see more people than ever take the 9-5 into their own hands and become a home entrepreneur. It’s never been easier to work remotely and make …
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5 years ago
How Lisa’s gift evokes ‘just happy tears’ around the world
Donegal writer Lisa McKelvey, founder of JustHappyTears, has spent the past two years preserving personal life and love stories into poetic gifts.
It’s not unusual for her to be found …
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5 years ago
Sharon’s guide to being business ready for 2019
Sharon Hearty, based in Donegal Town, has more than 25 years of experience in marketing communications and business development.
After many years in corporate and non-profit in the UK, …
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5 years ago
DonegalWoman.ie and Women’s Inspire join forces for national conference
The global online Women’s Inspire Network have set their sights on Donegal for their sixth annual conference.
On April 10th 2019, women in business, WIN members and non-members will …
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6 years ago
Success is assured for Letterkenny’s Kristine Reynolds
Ms Reynolds was awarded the 2018 Life Assurance Educational Achievement Award at the 2018 Brokers Ireland Annual Lunch last week.
She was the joint winner of the accolade alongside Kate …
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6 years ago
Events: Donegal celebrates National Women in Enterprise Day in style
Donegal needs more female entrepreneurs and the female-led businesses already in the county need to be encouraged to act locally but to grow globally – that was one of the …
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6 years ago
Women’s Inspire road trip to visit Donegal
The Women’s Inspire national network are bringing the popular #WheresHelena tour to Harvey’s Point hotel outside Donegal Town on Thursday at 7pm.
Samantha Kelly aka @twittergoddess and Helena Gilhooly are …
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6 years ago
Dervla McKay leads the way with new career appointment
Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator, has announced the appointment of Dervla McKay as their new managing director.
Donegal native Ms McKay started in …
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6 years ago
Local Leaders: What needs to change to get women to the top
Leading women from the political, business and education sectors of Donegal joined a panel discussion at the Donegal County Museum ‘Vote for Change’ event on Thursday. The event examined women’s …
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6 years ago
Events: Top Donegal creatives host celebratory showcase
Ten talented designers and makers have this week celebrated many achievements on their final day of training with Creative Coast Donegal and the Design and Craft Council of Ireland (DCCI).
6 years ago
Laura celebrates a mighty win for Muff Gin
Donegal entrepreneur Laura Bonner has hit the big time in Las Vegas this week with her debut gin from the Muff Liquor Co.
The Muff Craft Gin has been chosen as …
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6 years ago
Creative Donegal woman’s agency wins two international awards
Creative agency Red Dog, founded by Mary Doherty, is celebrating on the double this week after two triumphs at two international awards ceremonies.
The agency was awarded …
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6 years ago
Events: Team WISE invites Donegal women to find their fresh start
The ‘A Fresh Start for Women’ event by the WISE Project was held on Thursday March 22nd to explore the many avenues of employment, education and self-employment that are open …
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6 years ago
Emma Boylan to host unmissable branding workshop
It can be a difficult one but Emma has the answers. Find out what makes you unique, proactive and amazing with Emma Boylan from Outside the Box!
If you are …
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6 years ago
Words of advice from Twin Towns business women
Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce interviewed prominent business women in the Twin Towns and asked what insights and words of wisdom they would pass on to entrepreneurs following in their footsteps.
Annemarie …
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6 years ago
Stranorlar students’ calendar business goes global within months
St. Columba’s College TY students Rachel Bonner and Laura Whelan have unearthed decades of photographs from the school community history to launch a unique calendar for 2018.
Following a …
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