LOOKING BACK MOVING FORWARD

Celebrating 20 YEARS OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS in

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Celebrating 20 YEARS OF WOMEN IN BUSINESS in Donegal

Editor: Evelyn Mc Glynn, Evelyn Mc Marketing Designer: Janine Sullivan, JKS Design eBook version published online in 2019 by Donegal Women in Business Network https://donegalwomeninbusiness.com

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This eBook was published to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Donegal Women in Business Network. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this book. We gathered together as much information as we could within our ability. Donegal Women in Business Network assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. The information contained about each individual, event or organisation has been provided by such individual or organisation without verification by us.

The opinion expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Donegal Women in Business Network. Therefore, Donegal Women in Business Network carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed thereon.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission.

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Photography by Paul McGuckin, Rachel McLaughlin, SON Photographic Ltd., Stevie Toye, Clive Wasson and Donegal Women in Business Network.

Special thanks to the 'Book Club' members Geraldine Begley, Leah Fairman, Evelyn Mc Glynn, Charlene Patton, Susan Stevenson and Janine Sullivan without whom this book would not have been possible. They gave up their time freely to research, compile, cross reference, search, interview, meet, brainstorm, proof and edit. Thanks also to Trish McGinley, Delia O'Donnell and to all members past and present who submitted articles, suggested content and helped in any way. Gratitude is extended to photographers Paul McGuckin, Rachel McLaughlin and Clive Wasson, who kindly searched their archives for photos from events over the last number of years. LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

LOOKING BACK

FOREWORD 07 Deirdre McGlone, President Donegal Women in Business Network

FOREWORD 09 Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise CONTENTS Local Enterprise Office

HOW IT ALL STARTED 10

ONE WOMAN, TWO AMAZING TALENTS 14 Jacinta Callaghan MOVING FORWARD

MY BUSINESS JOURNEY 16 12 NOW IS THE MOMENT Marie Shields Evelyn Mc Glynn

PHOTO GALLERY - 2010 18 13 WELCOME Cross Border Networking Trish McGinley, Secretary Donegal Women in Business Network THE STORY OF BUCHANAN'S 22 Laura Buchanan 20 GET CREATIVE WITH YOUR CAREER Sinead Rafferty PHOTO GALLERY - 2019 26 Calendar of Events & 23 GETTING BREXIT READY International Women's Day AIB Bank

A STITCH IN TIME 30 24 OUR BUSINESS NETWORK, WOMEN Rosaleen Hegarty / Rachel McLaughlin SUPPORTING WOMEN Catherine Lyster PHOTO GALLERY - 2012 34 Networking 28 NORTH WEST SIMON COMMUNITY Collette Ferguson FM SERVICES GROUP 25th ANNIVERSARY 38 Annette Houston 36 AN EXCEPTIONAL GROUP OF WOMEN Rachel McLaughlin A QUICK CATCH UP WITH... 40 Katherine McGovern 48 THE HOSPITALITY & CATERING BUSINESS LIKE NO OTHER PHOTO GALLERY - 2017 42 Tara McGettigan Various Events 48 SUCCESS IN STITCHING A QUICK CATCH UP WITH... 44 Bernie McGuire Marie Houston 52 THE BUSINESS OF GOOD HEALTH TALES FROM THE ROAD 46 Brenda Cassidy Nikki Bradley 52 CYBERSECURITY IS BUSINESS SECURITY PHOTO GALLERY - 2019 50 Dr. Clare Ryan Summer Escapades 57 TOP 3 REASONS WHY GETTING OUTSIDE A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO BUSINESS 54 IS VITAL TO YOUR BUSINESS Evelyn Mc Glynn Leah Fairman

PHOTO GALLERY - 2019 56 58 6 HEALTH TIPS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS McElhinney's Fashion Event Martin Murphy

PHOTO GALLERY - 2018 60 64 SPEAKERS AT DWBN 2019 CONFERENCE Various Events 65 WHAT IS CO-WORKING ? MY TIME WITH DWBN 62 The BASE Grace Ann McGarvey 68 MEMBER DIRECTORY FRONT PAGE DONEGAL NEWS 1999 66 74 SPONSORS MEMBER SURVEY INFOGRAPHIC 67 74 COMMITTEE DONEGAL NEWS 2008 73 Donegal Women in Business Network

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Remembering all past members and those who contributed to Donegal Women in Business Network over the years and who are no longer with us today.

Ag smaoineamh ar gach iarbhaill agus dóibh siúd ar thug tacaíocht do DWBN i rith na blianta nach bhfuil linn . LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

President's Foreword

Deirdre McGlone, President Donegal Women in Business Network

I have the honour and privilege to write the foreword to this book ‘Looking Back, Moving Forward’, created by the Donegal Women in Business Network, a voluntary, not for profit, peer support group. It truly is a celebration of the role that Donegal women have played in business over the past twenty years.

In the past two decades, much has changed in terms of how women have moved forward as business creators and leaders, many of whom now stand on remarkable platforms of accomplishment in business. 2019 is the year in which we celebrate these women who have played such an important role in shaping society and building the local economy.

Originally, the Donegal Women in Business Network was set up through Donegal Local Enterprise in 1999 and it retains strong connections with them still. The Network would like to acknowledge the great support and funding from Donegal Local Enterprise Office and many outstanding businesses in the county who have supported us this year; In particular, our thanks to the people who worked tirelessly in bringing this book to fruition, namely Evelyn Mc Glynn of Evelyn McMarketing, Trish McGinley, Janine Sullivan from JKS Design and our voluntary Book Club.

It is our vision in the Network to have a voice for Donegal businesswomen regarding business issues. Collectively within the Network, we have a huge knowledge and expertise and our unique quality is the blend of professions; business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and business minded women who have joined, or hope to join the organisation. In doing so, we hope to make a contribution towards developing the next generation of women in business in Donegal.

I sincerely hope that this book and the ongoing fruits of the efforts of the Donegal Women in Business Network, will motivate and serve as a catalyst to many other women in deciding to pursue an entrepreneurial vision and indeed to grow their ambition in business. From 1999 to 2019, from the kitchen table to the boardroom, women in business share similar challenges and opportunities. Above all, we share a sense of support for one another and a passion to pursue our individual goals and dreams. Rural is being revitalised, one new business at a time, and many of these are being started by women. The future is in good hands.

7 TELL THE STORY OF THE MOUNTAIN YOU CLIMBED.

YOUR WORDS COULD BECOME A PAGE IN SOMEONE ELSE'S SURVIVAL GUIDE.

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Foreword

Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office

Over 20 years ago in 1998, the then Donegal County Enterprise Board, which was the forerunner to the Local Enterprise Office, made the decision to develop a dedicated support programme to promote and support female entrepreneurship in . At the time the Board had four female directors and these along with some other women became the steering committee for the initiative. The Board, through its executive, was successful in an application for funding that enabled it to appoint the first dedicated sector-specific executive (Anne Turbett) to drive the project forward.

One of the key actions that was delivered on, was the establishment of the Donegal Women in Business Network which had as its main aim, to raise the level of female entrepreneurship in the county. In seeking to do this, the Board had as its ultimate objective, the increase in the number of female–owned businesses applying for grant aid i.e. those businesses making an added value product or providing unique services which had export potential.

Over the years, the direct involvement of the Enterprise Board and the Local Enterprise Office has lessened, primarily due to ownership of the Network and its activities being taken in hand by the businesses themselves. This was and is a very positive development and indeed the Donegal Women in Business Network has for some time been the envy of quite a number of counties and other similar organisations. It continues to grow in number and strength and is a key resource to a significant number of female entrepreneurs in the county.

Like most of the initiatives and programmes within the Local Enterprise Office, the objective is to create confidence within a cohort of businesses or business-owners through enhancing their knowledge and skills and thus raise their ambition. There are still too few businesses and particularly businesses which the enterprise support agencies can financially support, operating or setting up in Donegal. This still remains one of our key challenges – even after 20 years.

On behalf of the Local Enterprise Office, I want to thank all those who have been involved in the Donegal Women in Business Network over the past twenty plus years – the County Enterprise Board, executives, Local Enterprise Office and particularly from the sector itself – it has been an interesting and fruitful journey so far. To all the current members of Donegal Women in Business Network, I wish you on-going success in your business and in achieving your ambitions.

9 10 Donegal Women in Business Network launch of theNetwork in2000. interest shown by buddingfemale entrepreneursinthecounty. This was followed by theofficial The largecrowd attheirinaugural meetinginKeesHotel in1999was anindication of thelevel of Association. of thethenCounty Enterprise Board,whoin1998establishedtheDonegalWomen's Business entrepreneurship incounty Donegal.The process of development beganasaresultof thevision Over aperiodof twenty years, muchprogresshasbeenmadeinrelationto supportingfemale How it started all entrepreneurship. level of female developing the looking atways of the country taking place across Discussions are 1996 for threeyears. executivefull-time employed asa Ann Turbett is Reconciliation. for Peace and Special Programme (ADM/CPA) through Poverty Agency Ltd andCombat Management Development from Area Funding granted courses. business-related of specific to managedelivery whose rolewillbe for anexecutive to apply for funding Enterprise Board Donegal County 1998 60 women attend. . held inKeesHotel, inaugural meeting (DWBA) holdtheir Business Association The DonegalWomen’s 1999 . Photo by Clive Wasson . and Producer of Productions Director of Tyrone is Moya Doherty In attendance . Clanree Hotel, takes place inthe of theNetwork launch Official 2000 LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

Over the years, the ongoing success of the network has been driven by the members themselves, led by various committees representing the sector with support from the Local Enterprise Board. The common theme throughout has been to create a strong support network and in doing so build confidence, contacts and skills.

The Donegal Women in Business Network has emerged into an ambitious, dynamic and diverse group which brings together women in different stages of business development, from startup to expansion and everything in-between. The 20th Anniversary celebration is indeed a celebration of the development and success of business women in Donegal - past, present and future.

2019 2001 2002 2014 The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrate their 20th Anniversary. A new part time executive is employed for a further A special Conference three years. titled Looking Back, Moving Forward is held on Tuesday 1st October in Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal Town.

150 members plus special guests are in attendance.

Members of the DWBA Board 2001/02 (Back row) Katherine, Monica, Una, (Front Row) Regina, Meabh, Helena.

L-R: Kerry, Charlene, Fiona, Denise, Rosemary, Rachel, Karen, Catherine 11 NOW Is The Moment - Ultimate Success.

Pen Poised, Furrowed Brow, Ideas Lacking, Where To Now? Page Empty, Thoughts Few, Can I Do It This Start-Up New?

Inner Voice, Saying Don't You Wait, Do It Now, It's Not Too Late! Reach Out To Others Just Like You, Their Support And Encouragement Will See You Through.

Follow Your Dream, Build Your Own Plan, Challenge The Fear, Prove That You Can.

Engage, Empower Encourage, Respect Promote, Support Listen, Protect.

The Gifts That All Women In Business Can Give, Build Unions And Friendships In This World That We Live.

The Road Is Not Easy, Barriers Great. But Together, Supporting We Can Influence Our Fate, NOW Is The Moment, Move Forward, Don't Stress Believe Me, You've Got This... A Business - Success!

Evelyn 2019

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Welcome

I’m absolutely delighted to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Donegal Women in Business Network at our Looking Back, Moving Forward Conference in the beautiful surroundings of Lough Eske Castle with you all today.

You will hear stories from some inspirational women and, I can guarantee you that part of their business journey will have included some form of networking along the way.

As someone who loves connecting with people (and connecting people to people), I joined the Network as Secretary 3 years ago, having returned to Ireland armed with a wealth of experience in the public and private sectors. Since then, I have made dozens of professional connections and some amazing new friends as an added bonus.

I truly love being part of this group and creating opportunities for women in business to grow their business.

Over the past 3 years the Donegal Women in Business Network has delivered over 30 networking events, 2 conferences and several collaborative initiatives throughout Donegal... plus a book and e-book. No mean feat!

I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase ‘it’s not what you know, but who you know’- and the best way to find ‘who you know’ is through networking.

Be inspired and make some new connections today!

______Trish McGinley Secretary Donegal Women in Business Network 1st October 2019

13 14 Donegal Women in Business Network A things. inspire Thealso classes me and I get classesart as Ifind you arealways learning new attained but 5 inArt Level continue to attend In myart, are skills self-taught. I have already of hairdresser and artist. working with my hands into my two professions with me todaystill and I have turned my love of passionThe thingsfor creativeall and is artistic waswhich embarrassing! teachers would who ask me to leave class, the muchdoodle to annoyance the of some of the school where Iwouldsecondary sit, draw and more subjects.trait academic This continued in and craftscookery but had little interestthe in I was drawn to creative the subjects of art, in myself and my abilities. gave me afeeling of self-importance and belief atskill ayoung age and her interest and kindness helped me to develop my and artistic creative showed me how to crochet my own poncho. She competition. When Iwas just sixyears old, she even entered one of my paintings into an art and crafts andalways was encouraging me and howcould see much Iloved and art sewing gave me hope, courage and confidence. She teacher, Molly Mc Bride who (now deceased) Whilst at National inMilford, School Ihad a amusement! it, curling and styling it… much to my mother’s was of a head hair and would spend ages cutting from ayoung age, imagining my mother’s mop hairdressing. Iaspired to become ahairdresser bake,cook, decorate of cakes and types all amazing talents One woman, two to knit, sew, crochet, paint, sketch, doing anything with my hands. Iloved s achild Iwas always interested in became Jacintabecame In Callaghan. following the years business, Martin, Imarried aFanad man and A few years after Iestablished my hairdressing soon. own gallery, very Jacinta Gallery Art Callaghan workalso more on my and art plan to open my nearly 40years inbusiness, I’m now planning to Donegal. As Jacinta’s Hairdressers celebrates aquaintKerrykeel, inCounty village seaside in salons, up Iset my own salon on Pump Street, in1980,havingSo working gained experience in and worked also at Jon Paul inDerry. had trained at a young age ina Peter Mark Salon hairdressing business at mere the age of 20.I It natural seemed to me to my start own learning ropes the of afamily running business. Strain of (now Milford, deceased) Igrew up The daughteronly of William and Kathleen knitting and crocheting. enjoy my hobbies childhood of sewing baking, Aside from my hairdressing and Istill art, opportunity.at every You are always learning. hairdressing and attend courses in hairdressing continue to up-skill inmy other creative field of great from ideas other the students too. Ialso LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

we were blessed with our three children, John, various courses in , Belfast and Dublin. Cindy and Selina. Whilst the children were still young, I opted to offer a mobile hairdressing In the summer of 2014, I attended a Vintage service which allowed me to spend more quality Up-styling course in Drogheda with renowned time with my family whilst still meeting the stylist Joyce Clarke Henry. My clients know needs of my clients. the importance I put on upskilling, continued professional development. One of my favourite Once my children were older, I found more things to do in the salon is Up-styles, as this time for art and in 2000, I started attending appeals to my creative nature. I attend regular painting classes courses with in Letterkenny. Schwartzkopf in I was pleasantly the areas of Up- surprised to sell styles, Colouring, my first painting “I have many dreams… Vintage Up- in 2002 at an styles, Plaits exhibition in Ace and I am always striving Plaits and of Arts gallery in more Plaits Letterkenny. course. I’ve also to turn those dreams participated in I always take my the Schwartzkopf own photos then into reality” Eduk8 Day return home to Course facilitated paint. I like to JACINTA CALLAGHAN by Aramando paint landscapes, Jacinta’s Hairdressers & Colucci, flowers and Jacinta Callaghan Art Technical animals but enjoy A d v i s o r , landscapes and Schwartzkopf. nature the most, This and other in particular, local landscapes such as the Fanad courses allows me to learn about new products Lighthouse and Ballymastocker Bay. I have and techniques that I can bring back to clients continued to paint and refine my skills and to and to the salon. date, I have sold numerous paintings worldwide including Ireland, America and New Zealand. I decided to join Donegal Women In Business I paint in a variety of media including oils, Network in 2017. I have found the Network to be acrylic and watercolour, currently favouring oil very beneficial and it is great to meet and learn paint. Some of my work is currently displayed from other women in business and the diversity in my salon in which is where I will of businesses out there. Evelyn Mc Glynn of be opening my art gallery Jacinta Callaghan Evelyn Mc Marketing gave me great help when Art. You can also visit my website: https:// we first met and I also did one of her day courses jacintacallaghanart.com which was of great benefit. She always comes up with wonderful ideas and is so helpful to me. By 2005, I had relocated my salon to Bridgetown, ______Kerrykeel. Jacinta’s Hairdressers has become Jacinta Callaghan Jacinta’s Hairdressers & Jacinta Callaghan Art a formidable business with local clients and www.jacintashairdresserskerrykeel.com visitors from near and far. As well as developing www.JacintaCallaghanArt.com my skills in artistry, I continued my professional development in hairdressing by attending 15 16 Donegal Women in Business Network M workload - securing nationalworkload -securing and international operating and withjam-packed afulfilling and enjoying aunique quality of life while you can get,- near most the scenery striking work from near my aDonegal be base, family principles of PR and storytelling, Iam able to toolsdigital at our fingertipsalongside the core and brands in. Using I believe amazing the supports and promotes people, good places the plunge to create a business I love, one which with zero regret as to that decision to the take In less than two years since that time, back Ilook to move chance! fast as the to so seize to resist, letfear inor set rest on my laurels, Ihad branding to go with it was quickly no born, time up –sharpish!!! Thus, ‘Moss Marketing’ theand of weeks. Cue, getting abrand name conjured was coming up inHarvey's Point injust amatter a ‘Digital Corner’ at annual their event which asked by within Network the afriend –to have that.” of name and all then figure I’ll it out,give myself a business brand I said to myself “I’ll take stock for alittle while, it alone came calling. learning opportunities; but that ambition to go wonderful travel and experiences endless since of start the journey, their involved which growing Donegal company that I’d with been up international the marketing and PR for a rolea full-time with abrand Iadored. Heading and in makingdecision this I was leaving behind marketingdigital and PR magic far and wide, waswhich to go self-employed and spread pursue acareer dream that wouldn’t dissipate, It was late Summer 2017, and I’d just to decided my branding decisions, inany case! My business journey in Business Network! It kick-started withstarted Donegal the Women y business –inaway journey – But; kindly Iwas everso www.mossmarketing.ie @mossmarketing Moss Marketing Marie Shields ______me now –and come will up afterall. us women have who gone before, work alongside lucky in wonderful to companybe with amazing place to live, work and thrive and Icount myself make my Donegal dream areality. It’s aspecial people Isurround myself with have helped me to You’re only as your as good network, and the creativity. outbeing of rat the our clarity raceboosts and highestthe quality campaigns, Ithink infact city centre, or of part alarge agency to deliver content. media social You don’t in a to need be coveragemedia for clients and creating viral seize thechance!” resist, letfearset move fastsoasto laurels, Ihadto in orrestonmy “...no timeto MARIE SHIELDS Moss Marketing LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great about being a member A very supportive group, selfless of the Donegal Women in work by you all to promote women in business in our area. Business Network?

Roisin Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Private Clinic

An inspiring & supportive network for women in business Being a member of DWBN & those hoping to set up a allows me to collaborate business. Relevant, positive, and communicate with like- educational & current concerns minded women and those who are addressed in a light- understand the stresses and the hearted but very professional, highs of being in business. It knowledgeable manner. Members provides a network that we can are helpful & supportive to each return to again and again for other with a free exchange of help, support and reassurance. experience & ideas.

Catherine Campbell BIZZPRINT Brenda Smith Bre Smith Studio

The enthusiasm of the other business women, the shared stories It’s great to have a network of and assistance we all provide for amazing women, with a wide each other. range of expertise and talents.

Kathy Dunn Lisa Gildea Revive

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Photos kindly supplied by Paul McGuckin Photography 19 20 Donegal Women in Business Network I approach to your career! outsidethink box the and get creative with your ofpalm your hand online you –all have to dois audiencea global ready for inthe taking the to dream big and play big There part! – take is are endless; there abetter has time never been In today’s economy, global opportunities the free! them totime set people hideaway genius their and creativity –it’s many amazing as ideas possible – far many too home. to call choose My mission is to as free life and career want, they location inthe they can expressthey themselves and fully enjoy the entrepreneurs breathe life into so ideas their I help dynamic professionals and budding a jobor lifestyle that doesn’t light up! them no one believe I truly should have to stay in We haven’t looked back. As a Career Coach, strength. Coaching - is goingRafferty from strength-to- software developer and my business - Sinead has joined an exciting start-up company as a we are pursuing both exciting careers. Charlie of our have friends returned also home and place to bring perfect the up our children, many are living dream the –an Donegal idyllic lifestyle, jobs, we’ll create them’! Five years later and we My answer was always there same the ‘if are no for you there -how you will manage?’ you get at home?’ and ‘are there any opportunities Donegal. Afew people asked us ‘what work will France and we dreaming started both of life in With Your Career CreativeGet Charlie (my husband) and Iwere living in andfriends family ‘we’re moving home!’ - n 2014,Iwas delighted to announce to getcreativewithyourcareer/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 086 0179905 [email protected] www.sineadraffertycoaching.com Sinead Rafferty ______asteptake forward today! Contact Sinead for aFREEstrategy session – jobs, we’llcreate ‘if thereareno “...My answer Sinead Rafferty Coaching the same... was always SINEAD RAFFERTY them’ !” "Be generous "Go for it! "Nothing with your time You never know ventured, nothing and support one where it will lead." gained." another" MARIE McCABE NICOLA GRIFFIN M McCabe Hairdressing MARY ANNA WRIGHT Seclusion Spa Mary Anna Wright Coaching

"It's tough, but you are your own boss and driven by what you love. Make "Start small and sure you learn something new for dream big" your business and do one thing that is proactive for your business every day" GERALDINE BEGLEY

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"If you have "Join the DWBN. a passion for "One step at a Business can be a something go time" lonely place" with it and follow

SUSAN STEVENSON your dream" "If you can think it, Susan Stevenson Travel Counsellor KATHLEEN CALLAGHAN you can do it" Kay C Designs

"Time flies, but memories last a "Make it happen! "Be strong & lifetime" Be consistent & know when to positive" shut off from TRACY BAIRD business stresses" Remembrance Support Group MARY DEENY Mary Deeny Forever Business Owner MAXINE McCREARY Topline McCrearys 22 Donegal Women in Business Network I I cigarettes for husbands their and acash run bread, potatoes, tea,butter and sugar and Housewives would buy daily their essentials; Letterkenny, stopped which outside shop. the waitedthey for Swilly Lough the bus going to was an early and riser caught workers the as 1st of January 1908. My great-grandmother & HardwareGrocery Shop inRamelton on the and Annie Buchanan opened ‘Buchanan’s’ My great-grandparents William Edward Flynn represented away of living that admire. Itruly and vision of my ancestors, people who those exhibition pays homage to hard the work Myextinct. becoming that was rapidly items of an era by and artefacts was surrounded Growing up, I everywhere. are dotted Buchanan’s representing account books weighing scales, product tins, photographs, itself. Old signs, shop actual the room are in and living are history this inextricably linked.kitchen Our my creative process. Even today, our home and Grocery &HardwareGrocery Shop The story of ‘Buchanan’s’ how unique the place Igrew up inhas inspired shopkeepers inmy family and grateful for am fascinated by what life was like for the inextricably linked." this historyare our homeand “Even today, LAURA BUCHANAN Artist 1983. Buchanan’s may but closed, be ethos the doors the ofso Buchanan’s shop in closed sadly shopssmaller were to and survive, struggling opening up inLetterkenny. This meantthat changingradically and big supermarkets were In late the 1970sand early was '80sindustry organising shop the window displays. from an early age, delivering newspapers and only child, working started Leslie shop inthe had They son,one Leslie in 1949. dad my As an took over responsibility the of shop. the running Willie to married an was (who also Annie!) then away.until passed she 1953when also son Their . family Our shop stocked Belfastnewspapers -The Newsletter and The utensils and cleaning products as well as daily shop household sold also equipment; cooking would which paid forbook be on aSaturday. The run the shop the run continued to in 1951,Annie William died and when six children Annie had and William Milford Flour. anddrinks McDaid’s soft sweets, - ’s strong today are going still brands that brands,of local best very the LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

and meaning of that shop and indeed that era can live on in the choices we make as citizens and consumers today...

• Buy local. • Pay attention to materials. • Choose sustainable products. • Seek out beauty. • Connect with people in real life. • Be gentle with the earth. ______Laura Buchanan MA Artist https://laurabuchanan.ie

While Brexit will impact businesses differently, it is likely to result GETTING in increased costs and additional working capital requirements. BREXIT We encourage businesses to take the following steps to prepare READY for the impact of Brexit:

Establish how your business will be impacted by Brexit. You should speak to your advisors about how your business will be impacted by Brexit and put a plan in place to protect your STEP 1 business. There are a range of supports available from your Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia and InterTrade Ireland that you should consider. If you are trading directly with the UK or using the UK as a land-bridge you should engage directly with the Revenue to establish the steps you will need to take to become customs-ready.

Consider the impact on your cash flow. Due to increased cost of trading with the UK and knock on STEP 2 supply-chain impact, Brexit may affect the cash flow of your business so you should consider how this will impact your working capital requirements. Talk to your bank about the different finance options available.

Review your foreign exchange exposure. STEP 3 If you are trading in sterling, the exchange rate volatility could impact your margins. Speak to your bank about the different ways you can protect your business from foreign exchange risk.

23 24 Donegal Women in Business Network M more years of networking! huge achievement and we forward look to many anniversary is a Reaching 20th the events. social programmes and development range of training/ of diverse the members to avail recommend students. Iespecially with and inspire our business to meet have of experience who speakers -ups and inviting and IT for start such as marketing of interns for roles e.g. employment recruitment support advising on of ways including DWBN inavariety support members of Even though I donot own a business, I am able to career and life. personal indeed organisation has proven mostto beneficial my years. of part wonderful this Being and dynamic amember ofbeen committee the for past the 4 Business Network for 10 years now and have women supporting women businessOur network, a member of Donegal Women in Officer, Letterkenny IT. I been have y name is Catherine Lyster, Careers wonderful anddynamic organisation hasproven my careerandindeed “Being partofthis most beneficialto personal life.” CATHERINE LYSTER Letterkenny IT C Letterkenny IT Careers Officer Catherine Lyster ______ceann ibhfad! támid ag súil go an mbeidh gréasán ar siúl go thabhairt don lucht bhallraíochta, mar shampla Ar an gcéad dul síos,is feidir liom tacaíocht a gniomhach, spreagiúl agus taithneamhach seo. buntaistí dom bheith tri ghréasán páirteach sa choiste go ceann ceithre bhlian. Bronntar alán go ceann deich bhlian anuas agus mar bhallsa ghréasánmé sa Donegal Women inBusiness Teicneolaiochta, Ceanainn.Tá Leitir obair mar ghairmthreoir san Instititiúd atherine Lyster is ainm dom, agus me ag tá a bhaint amach agus breithlá fiche bhliain Is mór an onóir sa ghréasán freastal. gach a bhfuil bean mí agus mholfainn bhíonn ar siúl gach a traenála/sosíalta na h-imeachtaí Bainim an sult as thabhairt dóibh. chun spreagadh a leis na mac léinn féin búaladh acú a gnómná abhfuil deis athabhairt do maith liom freisin i bhfeidhim. Is áiraithe achur tionscnaimh margaíocht chun mar shampla, IT, comhairle/oibraithe saidmá ag tá lorg LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great It is great to be able to about being a member meet with a group of of the Donegal Women in women locally who will understand what it is like to Business Network? be in business in Donegal. It is interesting to share insights and information with a diverse group The events are great. It is of people from start-ups to well also a great way to meet established businesses. In the other ladies in business to share network everyone is at different stories and market our own stages so we can all support and businesses. help one another in a variety of ways. Denise Knezovic Fiona O'Reilly Denise's Crystal Cove On The Dot Design

Getting my business It's full of amazing noticed and out there!! women, I always make new connections & have proper Carmel Sheerin Dress for Success enjoyable conversations at DWBN events. I leave feeling motivated and always so, so glad that I I love the opportunity to made the effort to attend. It's a connect with other women group of women supporting other in business and share knowledge women in business; that's such a and experience. There is fantastic powerful thing. support amongst members and it’s lovely to hear the success stories of Linda McClean other women. Mallow Mia

Claire Carron Qualified Financial Advisor, New Ireland

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27 28 Donegal Women in Business Network D North West Simon Community Work provided and by services merely creating awareness by informing family, ownyour event, very volunteering your or time Network members to get involved by organising I would encourage Donegal Women inBusiness beyond. for North West Simon Community in2019and your continued financial andsupport practical important of function my own role is to ask for working to resolve issue this but regretfully an either prevent or resolve homelessness. We are and Sligo. which aim Our is to deliver services during 2018throughout Donegal, Leitrim to atotal ofsettlement 371people services, supported housing, tenancy support, and North West Simon Community provided Simon Community throughout Donegal. provided workthe and by services North West platform to create much awareness needed of importantly it has provided me with an excellent professional women here inDonegal. Also, most and communicate with other like-minded wonderful opportunity to engage has personally provided me with a onegal Women inBusiness Network www.northwestsimon.ie www.facebook.com/northwestsimon North West SimonCommunity Donegal Development Officer Collette Ferguson ______Email: [email protected] contact Collette on: 0870552478or If you would like to find out more information, that is provided throughout region. the andfriends co-workers of work the and services “Our aimistodeliver North WestNorth Community Simon services whicheither prevent orresolve COLLETTE FERGUSON homelessness.”

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"Firstly join the network as you will have support and friendship as long as you are in business! Secondly, always "Don't give up! strive for excellence and don't worry Every mistake about what anyone else is doing!" is a learning

CLAIRE MC DONOUGH opportunity, and La Maison everyone makes them along the "Follow your "Jump in, what way" passion, you must have you got to DONNA MC GETTIGAN love what you do lose. Feel the Donna Mc Gettigan Nutrition and enjoy each fear and do it day at work." anyway.!"

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"As a sole trader working from home, you can sometimes feel you are alone and that it’s easier for everyone else. I’d encourage you to get out and network, meet others in similar positions and you’ll soon find that everyone has their struggles in business. Talking about it to others and getting a fresh perspective really helps! "

MELISSA COFFEY Honey Stitches 30 Donegal Women in Business Network A Rosaleen’s business yarn weaves through decades the A Stitch inTime: the decades. the celebrates Donegal businesswomen all through #LookingBackMovingForward theme, which 2019 Conference fit and is aperfect forthe Donegal Women inBusiness Network a keynote be at speaker will the Rosaleen outsideto think box. the entrepreneurial spirit has inspired many others to Donegal and her mentoring, knowledge and years, she has delivered an amazing contribution remains at helm the of Crana Knits. the Over Eighty-three-year-old entrepreneur Rosaleen more crafting. years and had 550workers at alot takes its peak To create acompany that around has been for 40 to create abeautiful garment. that Rosaleen Hegartythat Rosaleen says is required ofballs yarn and apattern -that’s all simple pair of knitting afew needles, loved knitting.”loved to the girl for pocket money, and that’s why they “I would get 10shillings out of the women to give patternsthe and gave out wool the to girls. the toenlisted her order friends sweaters. She wrote tobeginning emerge as afashion, Rosaleen so factories until she reached 16.Aran knitting was and she couldn’t inone start textile of local the reacheda girl school 14,there was no secondary were knitting sweaters. In 1950s , once trained up, by finishedthey so they time the school inthe girl She had every curriculum. days workin the needle when was on the teacher was inCockhill aprimary Rosaleen oftypes cancer over the years, but I’m still here.” three. I’m acancer survivor, Ihad three different asked at of start the our interview. “Twenty- theatre when a surgeon has lifted a knife?” she “Guess how many times I’ve been in ahospital life. weaves into Rosaleen’s andpersonal business premier name inIrish knitting that is astory How ateacher from the became knitted to perfection. of Irish heritage that know they and is designed door hoping to buy an Aran sweater - a piece Even today, visitors from to Rosaleen’s UScall the Vawn saw Corrigan her as ‘doyen the of Aran’. a‘geniushailed Rosaleen knitter’, writer while biggest fashion designers. JWAnderson once sweatersfew special made for some of world’s the with unique filled patterns 1,000 pieces, and a a treasure trove of from textiles years gone by, inBuncrana,Located Rosaleen’s workshop is LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

The girls taught their mothers, sisters and country to establish her own knitting school. neighbours to knit, and soon a knitting empire “There was too much rubbish knitting going out,” was born in Buncrana. Little did they know she said.“I couldn’t bear to see knitting that wasn’t that this was the origins of Crana Hand Knits, r i g h t .” The National Knitting Centre was opened a company that would represent the knitting in Lisfannon in 1990. From there, machine tradition all over the world. knitters and crochet workers created clothing for stores such as Dunnes Stores and Dorothy Rosaleen, who is a mother of six, was first Perkins. diagnosed with cancer at the age of 46. She had a hysterectomy, but two years later, she Meanwhile, the hand-knitting business supplied had a mastectomy and twelve months of Blarney, Carraig Dunn, Quills, House of Ireland chemotherapy. She has never got the all-clear, and the American market. “At that time I had which has prevented her from returning to built up and had 550 knitters. I had a little van and teaching. about 18 full- time workers “At the time in Lisfannon. of the cancer All the hand- I called on the knitting key knitters, I “Tommy Hilfiger and his was done in told them the wife Susie would have been the homes,” truth - I said I Rosaleen said. don't know how down here quite often. long I’m going Rosaleen to be here, why If they had a gift they travelled the don't you form wanted to give anybody, length and yourselves into breadth of a little co-op, they would come to me for Ireland with because there a sweater” suitcases of are good knitters clothing, all around and ROSALEEN HEGARTY taking orders things are going Crana Knits and selling to well, and I’ll stores. Before help you as long the digital era, as I can. They her company came back to me and said ‘we’re just going to do it grew through networking, connections and a little different, we’ll help you as long as you are word of mouth. here’. I just kept on,” she said. She also wanted to put her own stamp on Aran. Crana Knits was registered in 1979. Leonard “I decided that Ireland needed something for our Roarty, a former member of the Donegal Co. Aran sweaters to rival the tweeds in Scotland. Enterprise Board, was hugely supportive of the They all had their tartans, with all their different business Rosaleen built from her home. Roarty names, but we in Ireland had nothing for all our helped her secure two grants to expand the Aran designs. So I started putting a name on the business premises. Aran sweaters,” she said. This novel idea led to ClannArans - a brand of sweaters with Irish and A perfectionist in her trade, Rosaleen was Irish-American clan names. motivated by poor knitting in other parts of the 31 32 Donegal Women in Business Network The Crana Knits American marketbegan sales before Isold on the Irish market,” she explained. Boston with Irish the Trade Board. “I exported Irish Fest, Ireland the Show and inSecaucus in Donegal and Irish the knitting at sector Milwaukee throughout Rosaleen’s career. She represented Many more invitations came from US the menswearthe award for knitwear. London Fashion Week as fashion the house won was invited secondthe time. Rosaleen over to -firstcatwalk twice in pink and dyed black loved suit the much so that he wore it on the Northern Irish Jonathan designer Anderson accustomed to wearing pink one-piece suits. on for size. Inishowen men clearly weren’t too getting one of her accountants male it to try .” t i a pattern for one of my knitters and she knitted long legs. And he wanted it in pink. Idrafted out to fit him. Six foot two and big long arms and big for the show in London he wanted one, but it was and he saw ababy suit Ihad on adoll. He decided a babysuit for him,” said. “He Rosaleen was here had was Jonathan Anderson. We actually knitted designers themselves. last “The big designer I written for catwalks, the and even worn by the Some of Rosaleen’s most creative patterns were company media. on social of popular and the has series championed the Knits. She wore awoollen coat inawinter scene Touched by an Angel, abig is also fan of Crana actress Roma Downey,Derry-born star of sweater,” a for wanted to give anybody, they would come to me been down here quite often. If they hadgift a they “Tommy Hilfiger and wife his Susie would have supplied a baby shop owned by Susie Hilfiger. have featured works from Crana Knits. She also Castelbajac and JWAnderson, to name but afew, boutiques. Lacroix, Christian Jean Charles de woollen creations from her for catwalks the and of international designers ordered who eclectic At came same the on time, Rosaleen radar the The only thing Rosaleen struggled with was The struggled thingonlyRosaleen Rosaleen recalled. ______not going to let them down." take over, but Ihave fifty people working and I am thatlike (clicks her fingers) if somebody would she to needs all hand over retire reins. the will “I with of art the pattern writing. This, said,she is has yet tosomeoneRosaleen find to continue for over In three decades. though, time this Some of her staff havewiththe company been business and being unique with your designs.” put it all down to writing patterns, knowing your is what Crana has set Knits apart, she “I believes. craft’.Rosaleen’s unique for skill writing patterns help people discover a love for ‘fascinating the said, with 50lessons on Irish Aran Knitting to point of It’s her book. awork-in-progress, she packed with reams of patterns is starting the by her patterns. preserving Athickfolder, is doingRosaleen to her part keep alive art the knittingto see taught being inschools again. closing.”are said. she forhopeful day modern knitting. “It’s out,” dying to future, the ahead Looking is not so Rosaleen was niceto others,” meet she said. other woman at was exporting that time. “But it in1999,she foundmeeting inBallybofey that no Women in Business Network. At first-ever the out among first the members Donegalthe of broad reach of company the stand made Rosaleen knitters working for her across country. the The asAmerica, well as Japan, with around 50Irish States.the to Irish She exports still stores in recommended to his contacts Rosaleen across with McGrath Alex of Donegal Imports, who Rachel McLaughlin Article by Crana Knits Rosaleen Hegarty “Even the small Irish shops in America To revive craft, the she would love

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What do you find great Connecting with inspiring about being a member women in business, being of the Donegal Women in part of a strong community. Business Network? Sarah Casey Sarah Jane Yoga & Essential Oils The feeling of not being alone. It can be daunting Meeting so many talented at times but being a member of people and all going the DWBN gives you that relief through the same as myself, being and drive to reassure yourself that in a business or just starting it. you're not alone.

Charlene Patton Rasa Kinderiene Charlene Patton Auctioneers Silkabelle

Meeting inspirational women Meeting with fascinating, like-minded women who re-inspire Meabh Conaghan Enterprise Ireland me with confidence in what I want to do.

Frances Spears Mourne Antiques & Jewellery Being a member allows you access Amelia’s, Irish Design & Gifts to a huge amount of support and knowledge. Best of all it challenges Getting to meet new me to be my best in businesses. people and learn about other local businesses. Triona Stafford Triona Stafford Therapies

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Photos kindly supplied by Paul McGuckin Photography 35 36 Donegal Women in Business Network I group of women are who passionate about what a pleasure. In Network, this Ifind an exceptional Network events for DonegalWoman.ie is always Covering Donegal the Women inBusiness members as my friends. from group, this and Ican happily count many members. bloom friendships Lasting also advice and inspiration shared has been among itsupport needed most, they and when much so have created, been many women have found 20 years, countless business new collaborations Thanks the committee,to those pastandthe of much so recognition.deserves enthusiasm and dedication year all round seamlessly by avoluntary committee. Their eventthat is planned, every promoted and run opportunities We in between. sometimes forget workshops, outings, local and many networking to Éireann, Dáil International Women’s Day anniversary year. We’ve already enjoyed atrip of events committee the had planned for this Another thing that amazed me was number the catalyst for that inDonegal. making connections. The Network is an essential that Donegal’s female entrepreneurs it’s dobest, catch-ups from New the Year. If there’s one thing was packed and alive with conversations and functionThe room the of Silver Tassie Hotel many reasons. Donegal Women inBusiness Network - of women An exceptional group

January of year this and amazed being for #LookingBackMovingForward launch in remember looking around room the at the CoLab, LYIT,PortRd,Letterkenny DonegalDaily.com |DonegalWoman.ie Rachel McLaughlin ______is no shortage of camaraderie. group,this and as amember myself,there Ifind journalist, there is no shortage of stories within and entrepreneurs the As them. behind a variety of businesses that exist Network inthe do.they I love to write about wonderful the Donegal’s female entrepreneurs do best, it’smaking magazine, DonegalWoman.iemagazine, Editor ofnews lifestyle and one thingthat connections.” RACHEL MCLAUGHLIN “If there’s

"Do not be afraid "Be hardworking, to ask for feedback. resilient and "Go for it!!" Constructive criticism professional." SALLY WARD can be difficult to The Present Day hear at times but KAREN GALLINAGH MURPHY Karen Murphy Speech Drama feedback is critical to & Communications your business. "Business and being self-employed is Keep Learning, only understood by the initiated. become an expert in If I had a pound for every time someone your field and don’t commented on the fact that "they had forget to Network!" no idea, until !!!!!". Still there is nothing DAWN NAUGHTON like the buzz of running your own ship or Pretty Owl Designs canoe, seeing things happen that you planted the seeds for.

"Be brave. Go out Don't expect people to know what you there and knock are going through, ask for help and on doors. Talk to advice, people are flattered to be asked, people and ask for but they cannot read your mind and help if you need it" offer it.

SHEILA RUSSELL Harvey’s Point Hotel Share your knowledge when you can, what goes around comes around and a "Keep going with high tide lifts all boats. your dream, you can do it & don’t Look out and stay true to your chart and be afraid to ask for your instincts, don't get caught up in help or advice" petty politics"

EDEL MACBRIDE KELLIE PATTON Edel MacBride Kellies Cakes 38 Donegal Women in Business Network 2019 25th Anniversary 25th Group FM Services skates. Thankfully we had manypeople good situation as Irode around our street on my roller didn’t grasp gravity the fully of homeless being the and for 11-year-old the that girl Iwas, Icertainly that position, were everin it now, that we surreal saying It pretty seems home. of family their was loss the family most the impacted the but one the that effects thisof few knock-on There were a employment. unable to gain lefthimthis andpreviously side some years of his right total paralysis that resulted in challenges. Fintan suffered a brain haemorrhage This family, like many otherstheir had share of family.the that it would provide abit of income extra for a means of rehabilitation for Fintan and ahope office the road on port two evenings aweek as FMcleaningthen contractors. Cleaning asmall

Houston up set what was Fintan and Marie marks 25years since bad asituationmay that wecanmakeit seem, wemusthave “...no matterhow unwavering belief ANNETTE HOUSTON FM Services GroupFM Services better.” I had) how abetter to leader. be of our teams. I have (slower learned than I wish standards high tolearned expect of myself and work harder Iwas than capable Iknew of. I have was hard, but forever I will grateful be for those to put on table the for firstdays. those few Life SVPhelped us outlocal and bought some food house. My dad’s cousins, together who with the torefused leave gave until they us key to the a council offices at 3pm onaFriday afternoon and neighbour, sat who himself Letterkenny inthe and are our still rocks today. our Also next door that were such asupport through of time all this for me at least. There aretwo families friends of around us, afew that stand much out very so have to learned around us. I thatfriends are family and colleagues, inthose trust have faith and toI learned much. taught me as few things have GROUP, very SERVICES business, FM wonderful helm of this atbeing the experienced that have I toughthe times Because for all hard lessons. LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

I have learned above all else to have hope, that on a holiday. All these reasons are to fulfil no matter how bad a situation may seem, we something born out of that person’s love for must have unwavering belief that we can make it their family. They want to provide a better life better. A relentless belief in ourselves, our teams, for those they love. our clients and our support networks. We get that! We wouldn’t exist today if our family I have worked with our company from those didn’t try and do that for us all those years ago. first days in April 1994, cleaning offices, shops, So for all the people that have worked and houses, schools, factories, boats and you name it grafted with us over the last 25 years - we have likely cleaned it! We could tell you some thank you, thank you, thank you! stories about some of the things we’ve seen! We hope that your time with us, however short I am grateful for many things, but my over- had a positive impact on you and your family. riding gratitude for the last 25 years is for the We hope to be around for another 25 at least wonderful people we have encountered. Our so that we can offer the same opportunities for family - our immediate family and our work many generations to come. family. You see, when someone comes to work here to earn some extra money, we know they’re ______doing out of necessity. They’re doing it to be Annette Houston able to keep a roof over their head and pay their FM Services Group bills, to put food on their table, to put their kid www.fmservicesgroup.ie through college, to be able to take their family

The ‘INSPIRE’ initiative ramerica is proud to have a women’s focus and is committed to spreading the word networking group called INSPIRE, to the next generation, by working with local established and driven by our employees. schools, to show young girls that a career in a P technology company is a real and viable option. The ‘INSPIRE’ initiative was launched at Pramerica in early 2017 – forming a collaborative The group also focus externally by connecting and innovative team that speaks to the heart of with other women across the North-West and the challenges facing women in the workplace beyond, to share knowledge and experiences to today. INSPIRE has provided a supportive forum the benefit of all. for collaboration between women in business, helping them to expand their network and further their career and importantly - celebrate ______the achievements of women in technology. Rhianna Stockdale Adding to this, INSPIRE has a strong external Pramerica

39 40 Donegal Women in Business Network Q Q Katherine McGovern A quick catch up with people Imet Network inthe at beginning." the further. have Istill some great relationships from to each otherspeak without fear the of it going confidentiality was importantthat - we could To share stories, get support and advice. The and now, still is chance the to others. to speak main thing about Network the for me then, even your own family don't understand. The you to staff can't speak about, sometimesand lonely.business very can be There arethings Katherine: including Wasson." Rachel some great people involved right at start, the hadBoard put forward idea the and there were formed. Iremember that County the Enterprise Katherine: Why wastheNetwork important? When were you amember? "We that recognised in being all "Ijoined shortly aftergroupthe was Q chat informally." chance for people to come and together socially sandwich at desk. their The Network provided a domestic tasks, or would often makewith do a men. Women to fit in would trying maybe be people coming infor lunch were and socialising business course inahotel, and business the all days.back inthose Iremember on being a It was harder to other meet women inbusiness how she could keep going. we spent to work along trying time through limitthe of what she thought she could doand for about two hours one day. She was really at concerns. Iremember to one speaking member conversation would on lead to day their to day put features FinnValley inthe Voice, and the We would often have members calling up to challengestheir problems the were they facing. of to members speaking on phone the about each other, one of my strongest memories is Katherine: member? What memories you do have of being a "When it comes to supporting LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great about being a member of the Donegal Women in It's great to meet and work Business Network? with like-minded women who want their business to succeed. The amazing support you Everyone is so friendly and very get in so many ways! The helpful. I know I can call on Network connects you with anyone for help if I have a query. other members and potential Great networking opportunity to customers, it helps promote your help build business and get out business, you get inspiration and there and meet new people, make encouragement from the other friends and build relationships members, it provides you with through this amazing group of new opportunities and ideas and women. you have a lot of fun and make great friendships. It's a WIN - Heather Peoples Minding Me WIN situation all round. I can't recommend the DWBN highly enough.

Cathy Kelly Sweeney Camaraderie, oodles of advice Cathy Kelly Sweeney Coaching from other members, a chance to get out of my office and talk with like-minded women, networking opportunities, positivity and Being amongst like minded, the feeling that the potential of powerful, ambitious, motivational women in Donegal is getting some and inspiring women in Donegal. air time.

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43 44 Donegal Women in Business Network Q Q Q Q Marie Houston A quick catch up with bills and keep our above head water." my jobto help full-time money extra earn to pay have a way been to work along time part with understatement. I thought though that it might say Iwas less than impressed at was an idea this involvedhad been in had not well.toended So Marie: yourselves? But some of downs the we have experienced it’s to easy stay motivated up in the I guess. parts Marie: yourself motivatedkeep to through get it? ahome run also and raise our two children." as work 30-40 hours aweek business in the and Continuing to work at time full my job as well Marie: afterhalf the business opened." Marie: time in? job and goall the full "Honestly, The last terrified. business we "Every business "Every has ups and downs and "Finance was biggest the challenge and "Iworked for time full about ayear and a leap and going into business again for How you did feel about the taking in thelast25years and you how did What your biggest hasbeen challenge first being year of in business? What wasyour biggest inthe challenge stages of thebusiness or you did quit youDid continue to work intheearly Q Annette. for Group, FMServices now managed by their daughter company in April 1994.2019marks 25years in business the established Above: who Houston Fintan Marie and see things abitsee more clearly." got. It always cleared my mind and helped me day regardlessswam every of how things bad am abig inexercise believer and and Iwalked of us wanted inthat to ever be position again. I what could happen again if we gave up. None webecause were together as afamily and knew have rough been and Iguess Igot through it that had apositive impact on economy." our local jobs and employment for people and hopefully through our wee business, we created many so businessthe into what it is today. Iguess that business and and lead the building taking proud of my daughter for coming into the Marie: "Oh dear, that’s a hard one. I am most of over thelast25years? What achievement are you most proud "Surround yourself with like-minded women "Find other women who support you and have your back. in a similar position Also, find your own amazing. What sets you to you, who are apart from every other person in your field? either at your stage Realising your "amazing" is a game changer" or further down the line in terms of ANNE TUOHY Room Junkie running a business. Look for people who will champion and encourage you "Follow your heart and embrace your and who will help own Unique Self, for that's what sets you dream bigger!" you apart from others" ALISON EGAN MEG O'GARA Alison Egan Coaching Megnificent Creative

"Be true to yourself because any engineered persona will require too much energy to maintain! Be honest and courteous and remember, you meet everyone twice in this life, so be kind! And research the ACORNS Women in Business programme. It’s amazing!"

BRID GRAHAM Splash Swim Schools Ireland

"Try, try, try! Be proactive and look for "Never compare solutions or alternatives. Learn when to your journey to let go and focus energy elsewhere." anyone else"

SHARON DOHERTY GRAINNE DUFFY You Got This Wellness Coach Harmony Lane Holistic Therapies 46 Donegal Women in Business Network A Tales from Road the awareness campaign Fighting Fit called For doesn’t us makes us stronger’. kill up Iset an from benefit will learning they believe ‘what to groups, young especially adults, as Istrongly Ispeak when point that emphasiseI diagnosis and wasn’t for that today ifit where Iam wouldn’t be However, I ongoing. are age of 16and diagnosis at the a cancer began with adventures My medical ago! down years have put been horse Iwould (ora walking limping) disaster. If Iwas arace right legamputation.full To put it bluntly, I’m to top it Ihave all, toldeventually Iwill been face and musclenerve damage, Lymphoedema, and I have an 11cmleglength discrepancy, chronic down to my due knee to afemur break in2011. platemetal inmy from legrunning my hip joint had two total right hip replacements, Ihave a makes my ‘special’? so story In anut shell, Ihave enough to get paid to tell my story. what So Factory, anumber of years ago and Iam fortunate upI set my business, speaking The Motivation managed to forge acareer out of it! sound of my own voice, much so so, I nyone knows who me knows I love the what doesn’tkillus makes usstronger" “I stronglybelieve they willbenefit from learning The MotivationThe Factory NIKKI BRADLEY still blisteredstill from crutches! the marathon me! My almost which killed hands are andBeacons Irecently completed my first half world however out Imissed on record the by one become fastest the woman on crutches in the A Guinness World Record was attempted to intoabseiled a45foot icecave there. whilst route the scaled of inIceland aglacier and also To date Ihave climbed numerous mountains, me and documented media. for social exciting challenges things. All are completed by step outside comfort their and new zone and try physical challenges and encourages others to rehabilitation. Thecampaign aroundbased is to importance highlightthe of exercise for oftype cancer Ibattled, Ewing’s Sarcoma and Ewing’s in 2013 to raise awareness for the snowy Brecon through the trek24km iswhich a Fandance,the I completed in 32hours, three provinces mountains in four Irish touser climb crutch first the became I swear…!!! feelings at I all it now, no hard I’m totally over GWR website. an error on the second due to LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

I have many tales from the road during my and get out of there as quickly as possible! speaking career but one that stands out took There are many more stories that have resulted place in 2018 in a secondary school. There was in me making a slight fool of myself during talks a young chap sitting in the front row and as I and some of them are too mortifying to share was delivering my presentation, I noticed he but the following is a simple snippet from my was slouching quite a bit in his chair with his professional life... arms folded. I have had students openly yawn in my face before so I wasn’t terribly surprised I had just finished a corporate talk and a small to see this guy make himself comfortable. When queue had formed, which isn’t unusual after a the sliding down the chair failed to stop and he talk. One woman walked forward and reached ended up on the floor, my concern grew rapidly! out to shake my hand but I mistook her actions and thought she was going in for a hug. I leaned He had fainted. I stopped the talk and we made in and ended up giving her a kiss on the cheek sure the unfortunate student received immediate and a sort of half hug/handshake. It was the most care. He was fine after a couple of short minutes awkward embrace I have ever experienced made and he later revealed he had skipped breakfast worse by the fact we were surrounded by people and simply became weak as a result. He was who were all thinking the same. We ended up escorted from the room and all eyes slowly having to pose together for a photo afterwards found their way back to the top of the room and which prolonged the agony. The poor woman rested on my now slightly sweaty face. had simply wanted a handshake and almost ended up with a girlfriend! I didn’t know what to say after such an unusual interruption so I panicked and said ‘WELL, now that he is done stealing my thunder we can get ______back to me!’ The audience laughed, the teachers Nikki Bradley laughed but I cringed on the inside! How self https://themotivationfactory.ie centred did I sound?! I swiftly moved passed it Motivational Speaker and we got through the rest of the talk with ease Adaptive Adventurer but I was beyond delighted to get back to my car DO - Triathlon Ireland

Photo kindly supplied by Clive Wasson Photography 47 48 Donegal Women in Business Network S W successful". commitment go along will way towards being My advice is just for "Go it, hard work and to customers throughout Donegal. It providing Bernie, dress making and alterations little bit older Itook plunge the and up set Stitch When wastime the right and my children were a service. sewing a local department store on alterations bridal their and standard. Following that Iworked with alocal garments and make sure quality the was up to many years there, how Ilearned entire to sew business is like no other... The hospitality andcatering Success institching We cater for any occasion to suit any budget, ourselves sector. food inthe an exciting for time producers and people like #FoodCoastDonegal. It the and inparticular is happening at with Donegal food moment the sourced and really excited about what is We are passionate about great locally food, isn't easy. youwhen are self-employed and incatering it toAs have ateam we try awork life balance, but to Donegal GAA. sporting events, as official the catering partners events many inso people's lives and great but we get to share celebrations the and even days aweek, early late starts, nights week off my 15th birthday. For Iwas when a factory in alocal school,hen Ileft I started working ______something we are building areputation for. and plans for future, the weddings are definitely we are ambitious and we have long term goals 087 4321324 Stitch ItBernieAlterations Bernie McGuire ______you magazine!glossy See soon! wedding dresses and recreate any off design a bespoke christening gowns from mums' their Ioffer is lifeto create balance. service Anew Providing for our families and creating awork common regardless of what area we work in. Networking events and have we all much so in my customers. Ihave met many women at the environment and provide to agreat service support repair local, and recycle to help the forms. Iam ambitious to grow my business, Entrepreneurs, business women come inmany https://yeschefcatering.ie/ Yes Chef Catering Tara McGettigan “ Our toptipisjustkeepongoing, support othersalongtheway and enjoywhatyoudo.” TARA M Yes Catering Chef c GETTIGAN LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great about being a member As a fairly new member, I found of the Donegal Women in the warmth of the welcome to Business Network? DWBN simply wonderful! I felt welcome from the first event I attended which I should add was not just very useful, but also well organised! A really positive The support that everyone gives and uplifting experience. To each other. I have met some me, DWBN feels like a vibrant wonderful people who have network with supportive women become solid friends over the 15 who want to help others not outdo years I have been a member. Every each other. That is a breath of event I go to I learn something fresh air :) new! And I meet new people as there are always new members joining too which is great. Marian Norwood North West School of Marketing

Angela Ward Angela Ward School of Motoring

Always knowing that there are a group of very knowledgeable and lovely women in my corner, I really enjoy the feeling of should I ever need help or advice. support and friendship. In the Also I love its role as a place where network there is always someone women thinking about opening there to offer advice, lend an their own business can find the ear and there's lots of business inspiration and encouragement to opportunities. do so.

Toni Forrester Karina Kelly Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce Content Llama

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51 52 Donegal Women in Business Network O M thing you can dofor your family. empty. after Looking yourselfthe is most loving others. No one benefits if you'rerunning on give to yourself more the you have to offer support around everyone you. The more you is put your oxygen mask on firstthen youcan give parents to all andcare who those for others valuable the So lesson and Ilearned advice the I well,be Ihad well. to be I could, that Irealized inorder for my family to to work and time and study trying full whenever gone of having through struggle the asick child improvement inmy son within days. Having recommendation and was amazed at the I discovered Phytobiophysics on afriend's completely depleted. antibiotics by age the of two and and ahalf was ear infections and non-verbal, he many had so The business health of good Cybersecurity is Cybersecurity cybercrime, a global enterprise aglobal turning millionscybercrime, that humanity next is faceinthe two decades will without challenge. One of biggest the challenges to businesses and entrepreneurs, not it will be are yet to comprehend. Exciting as may this be offering arange of we products services and businesses of tomorrow wholly digital, be will businesses have element a digital but the for businesses of any size. Many of today’s society, but arich customer marketplace Not only provide this does for an inclusive currently access internet. the than of half world’s the population as a businesslearned owner is that more ne of most the exciting Ihave facts my son was who constantly with ill solution came about as aresult of toy journey finding a natural health business security ______forwardLook to you seeing soon. all Your Health is my passion, Wishing you great all Health and Happiness, www.itus-tech.com ITUS SecureTechnologies Dr ClareRyan ______businessall leaders. it, however,Securing responsibility the be will of tomorrow’s business and reach wider. will further Internet of Things or another ‘future technology’, Cloud technologies,Intelligence, Artificial the for Whether purpose. it is through of use the system and barking Alsatian are no longer fit format,in anew where suddenly CCTV the is businessessential. Cybersecurity security be strategydata, will arobust cybersecurity espionage or simply protecting your customer are protecting your business from corporate in illicit profits on an annualbasis. Whether you Natural HealthLK Brenda Cassidy everyone aroundyou” mask onfirst,then “Put youroxygen you cansupport BRENDA CASSIDY Natural Health LK. "You are your "Think big, tell "It would have your story, show business and to be to join that is your people how Donegal Women much they need strength, use that in Business to stand out, to what you are Network. The offering and be different and support I have create a business find all the help received from and support and service that them is amazing" is as unique as you need to do you are." BERNIE MURPHY this, through the Bernie Murphy Textile Artist DWBN!" EMMA BOYLAN Outside the Box ELAINE LINGARD Emerald Education Centre

"Success is never a straight path.... Nothing stays the same. "Listen! There is so Change is inevitable. See the much to learn from bad times as opportunities to those around you. help you learn and grow. Staying Each of us has our own still is not an option. You have unique perspective on to keep moving. Whether you life and on how to run move back, or you move forward, a business. Everyone is up to you! And network! Build you meet is a possible relationships! You never know mentor and a possible who will mention your name to someone else!..." customer." CAMILLA MEEGAN JANINE SULLIVAN Póca Productions JKS Design 54 Donegal Women in Business Network F Approach to Business A Community committed to succeeding dream intheir of incredibleThese women are ambitious and with eachother. and supported each other by doing business have worked on joint business projects together count many of now them as great We friends. from networking members the with and all I have much so learned throughout years these or product or acharitable community cause. aservice selling businessthe of itwhether is in of any business is at heart the telling your story responsibility, corporate social networking, Community, Marketing. as Evelyn Mc life inbusiness training for a new was incredible that and time this duringsector profit for not and voluntaryin the involved heavily As a stay at home mum for over 20years I was Communications and marketing officer. Network, last the three role inthe of with Donegal Women inBusiness or almost 10years Ihave involved been "Community, networking, your storyisattheheart responsibility, telling of anybusiness" corporate social Evelyn McMarketing EVELYN M c GLYNN ______and community inour beautiful county. continuewill to build on growth the of business Many go on to employ their others and scale will live. build and support communities the where they employ themselves, pay they taxes their and starting up and growing business. their They www.evelynmcmarketing.com Evelyn McGlynn are this made, all friendships that extended and the supports that are that are built, the foundationsthe comewill after us, and before came To who those all business. day setting up in dream of one darewho to to other women and inspiration support a are but overall they out set they with that dream initial business beyond LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great about being a member of the Donegal Women in I really value the sense of Business Network? community that I get from being a member of DWBN. I spend so much time working alone, behind my laptop tapping away every day. I can forget how much I enjoy ...I really appreciate how much meeting other human beings - in the committee do to sustain and the flesh! By being a member of develop this growing network.... DWBN, I have an opportunity They clearly put huge effort into to escape from the isolation and the range of diverse events and connect with other women in opportunities to Network... I feel business, sharing stories and very much part of the Network offering mutual support. This is and have got to know many worth its weight in gold to solo members and attendees... many business owners like me. I now call friends, and to top it all I have received new business as a result of building up those Sally Murphy relationships... Murphy Communications

Patricia Greene The Web Club Great to be involved with like-minded people. The events are fab for networking and socializing as sometimes The networking, meeting like- women in business can be very minded people, bouncing ideas off solitary. There's always something other people, attending events. to be learned.

Clare Mc Nickle Mary Leonard Clare Clothing Letterkenny Avondale Farmhouse B&B

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TOP 3 REASONS why getting outside is vital to your business success

WALKING HELPS TO FIRE YOUR CREATIVE JUICES ONE When we take part in outdoor activity more parts of our brains are activated than when we sit at a desk all day. Consider just some of the effects on your brain of walking outside. These include increased blood flow, stimulation of your senses, increased co- ordination, balance, memory formation, etc.

If you are talk to someone at the same time then you engage all the neurons needed to listen, consider and respond. Working on problem solving or creative tasks while all this is going on can only lead to good results.

IT CREATES TIME TWO TIME! Our most precious resource. No-one has enough of it. You might feel like you can’t find the time to go for a walk, a jog, or other outside activity. Here's the paradox. Find just 30 minutes in your day to spend time outside, and you’ll feel like you gained back an hour or more. Especially if you manage to put your phone on airplane mode. We all know it’s good to rest our bodies, but we forget that our brains need a rest too. Time to reset and re- prioritise. Time to gain perspective.

In turn, you will be more effective and more efficient. Find just 30 minutes every day, and soon you’ll feel like you can’t afford not to take it!

TIME OUTSIDE BUILDS STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS THREE Hold a business meeting outside. Ask a new customer or potential supplier to meet you to walk around a park. Sit in a garden for a coffee, rather than inside in a crowded café. You’ll find that your contacts immediately feel more valued. They will open up more than if you meet them in a boring meeting room. And they will remember you longer and be more likely to want to meet you again.

They’ll see you as a real human being, not a financial relationship. Strangely this works for phone calls as well, and not just for face to face meetings.

______Leah Fairman Wild Days Out

57 58 Donegal Women in Business Network and potentially protect your long-term health: health tips to support and help you cope with the stresses of caregiving on too much that in the end could lead to health problems. Here are six Between running abusiness and ahome, family caregivers often take 6 HEALTH TIPS [email protected] 0749113050 Managing Director, HomeInstead SeniorCareDonegal Martin Murphy ______whatever way we can. You aredoing agreatjob! can help. As members we are here to help and support you in in BusinessNetwork membersandsupportslike ourselves that Turn to supportgroups inthecounty, fellow DonegalWomen a caregiver ontop of thatfor aloved one,isaddedpressure. Running abusinessisnoteasy, caring for your family and being 6 - DON’T GO IT ALONE: difference between maintaininghealthandadownward spiral. of sleep may seemlike animpossiblegoal,butitcould make the minutes aday isrecommended) andgettingseven to eighthours it. Eatinghealthy foods, walking asmuchpossible (at least30 If therewere amagicpotionfor family caregivers, thiscould be 5 - SLEEP, DIET AND EXERCISE: and helpcreate anoverall planof actionfor everyone. can helpallfamily membersgetwhatthey need to stay healthy - thelamentof many family caregivers. Effective communication Avoid theguiltof “IfIhadonlydonethis,”or“IwishI’dsaidthat,” 4 - LEARN BETTER COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES: feel better. an houroreven afew moments to decompress could helpyou a friendorwalk inyour nearest local forest orbeach,justtaking ...or atleasttake sometimeoutfor you: Whetherit’scoffee with 3 - TAKE A MINI HOLIDAY members arejustlike you -usetheNetwork for support. help and support.Many Donegal Women in BusinessNetwork and depressedshouldtalkto othersinasimilarsituation,askfor multiple areasof your life. Familycaregivers feeling overwhelmed stress anddepressioncould sneakupandtake hold,impacting Due to the pressures and strain of your business and family life, 2 - GUARD YOUR MENTAL HEALTH: place to improve whatyou can to forget therest. andtry business andbe"there"for everyone? Putaplanof actioninto Are you afamily caregiver to runyour underpressuretrying 1 - RECOGNISE THE SIGNS OF STRESS: for Family Caregivers LOOKING BACK ~ MOVING FORWARD Celebrating 20 Years of Women in Business

What do you find great about being a member DWBN is like a big of the Donegal Women in warm hug. The support, Business Network? inclusiveness, ideas and business networking is like no other.

The amazing support from Valerie McNulty Inner Space Yoga all the other women in the Network. Join the Network now! It's a great way to get your name and business out there. Being a member of DWBN is like Maureen Hamilton being part of a community..... FloorIT of belonging to a big family of like minded people. Running a business single handedly can be a Collaborating with very lonely place and it is lovely other female entrepreneurs to be able to reach out to sisters in Donegal and the Northwest in business through the Network. There is also an educational Joanne Doherty aspect to the Network as there Piece Makers, Derry are many informative seminars/ workshops throughout the year Warm, welcoming energy which are usually run at the driven and great support. request of members. Having Stella It is so professional and great value Boutique listed on the DWBN for money. The best subscription website is a great way of getting you will pay in the year and all you my brand out there and as I give get back from it. So, so good. an exclusive Members Discount, it brings business to my door.

Marie Donnelly Stella McGroarty Marie’s Creative Crochet STELLA

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61 62 Donegal Women in Business Network I for other entrepreneurs, owners, social thought entrepreneurs, women managing businesses across differentsectors. Members include represent across of businesswomen section The different categories of membership county. & conferences held regularly throughout the giving support through events, their workshops Network a sounding is also board for advice and next generation of women inbusiness. The making acontribution towards developing the of initiatives and opportunities and is continually building of women in business through avariety platform for inspiration the and capacity provides avaluable The DWBN promoted. something Ifirmly Mean Business” is Women inBusiness, years. “Donegal county over many conferences inthe eventssuccessful & many promoted & women, we hosted of group working hardwith avery network.this Along inmy time special career involved tovery be with my with time Network the and for me it was a I made amazing connections and during friends Deirdre McGlone two years ago. reigns over to lovely the Evelyn Mc Glynn and was President for two years until Ihanded the My with time DWBN the PROthe for Network the for years seven and in Business Network for over 20years. Iwas have amember of been Donegal The Women “Donegal Women Mean Business" GRACE ANN M Grace AnnConsultancy in Business, c ______right direction. standthem out and give a nudge them in the fresh creative and ideas approaches to make love giving ups start and existing businesses I am aqualified mentor and business coach and professional companies. services and Online/Offline PR for B2C&B2B MediaCampaigns, Marketing Social Strategies Marketing,Google Marketing Online tomedia drive online visibility and generate executive organisations web the use and social ups &existing businesses, charitable, sporting & Marketing& Digital helping experience, start I have over 20 years’ client communications, PR difference to economy.our and we Ibelieve and are expertise making a within Network the we have ahuge knowledge leaders and senior decision makers. Collectively Grace AnnConsultancy Grace AnnMcGarvey GARVEY Development, Personal Brand Development, marketing inBrand on online group workshops one &bespoke delivering one to work with clients orientated. I effective & results responsive, cost- creative, energetic, and Iam sales. businessin new thatleads result "I've been involved in business for 30 years, keep chipping away and "Embrace your believe and receive!…" alumni self! CHRISTINA MURRAY-MCELENEY Consider all LIVE WELL : RESET ME the shared experiences you "Keep going no "Persevere - have had in your matter how scared Nothing happens life and how this or disillusioned you overnight. opens networks become and most Regardless of the to you, for your of all believe in task you've set business your yourself" yourself break it clientele and for down into small PAULA BONNER bite size pieces. - you to reach out Bows & Wreaths to help others Rome wasn't built in a day. to potentially Remember: there attain their goal "Take a step by step approach; Don’t sell is more to life of becoming an than constantly entrepreneur. yourself short; Learn to embrace working." rejection; Give back Think alumni BARBARA EDWARDS to get back; Learn Be Coached in everything from your team; that you do Create a culture of "Dare to do it. and watch the solution seekers; Get as much help opportunities Keep the end goal as needed. unfold!" in mind." Focus on one MARIA GALLO SHILOE KELLY KITE- Keep in Touch Education thing at a time" Station House Hotel

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CIARA ROSALEEN SR. HELEN LAURA ROSY SALLY DOHERTY HEGARTY KELLY BONNER TEMPLE MURPHY IRELAND AM VIRGIN MEDIA ONE CRANA KNITS HOME INSTEAD MUFF LIQUOR MAGEE MURPHY SENIOR CARE COMPANY 1866 COMMUNICATIONS

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WHAT IS CO-WORKING and why should you be doing it?

Why do businesses spend huge amounts of money renting office space, fitting it out and having their employees commute to a central place day in and day out? There’s an increasing body of research that talks about the benefits of employees sharing a space.

For most of us who work in an office, we take these for granted. They just happen around us. So, when we set up on our own, we don’t immediately realise what’s missing. Sitting on our own at a kitchen table, or in a rented office, we miss out on the day to day hum of colleagues and conversations.

What else are we missing out on? Here’s what the researchers say:

CREATIVITY AND PROBLEM SOLVING Talking ideas and problems through with others nearly always leads to a better solution;

NETWORKING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Every time you make one new connection, you gain access to all their connections. Social networks can help, but nothing has the power of real-life relationships;

KNOWLEDGE SHARING – NO-ONE CAN KNOW IT ALL We often need the help of others who’ve been through a similar situation, or maybe have different backgrounds with specialist knowledge:

SOCIAL CONNECTIONS Work isn’t just about work. We spend so much of our lives working that many of our important social connections and opportunities come through our working environment;

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT learning is more focussed and faster when we can learn directly from others who have the knowledge and the experience.

This is why the rise of the Co-working trend is exciting for someone who works independently, either as an entrepreneur or for a large organisation. Co-working allows you to re-create an office environment with the added benefits of flexibility and a location you’ve decided on for yourself. Why not try it out today?

At the BASE we offer one free day every month in our Co-working space to members of the Donegal Women in Business Network. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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CONTENT LLAMA DONNA McGETTIGAN NUTRITION FLOOR IT Donegal Town, Co. Donegal , Co. Donegal Letterkenny, Co. Donegal Karina Kelly Donna McGettigan Maureen Hamilton T: 086 0490521 T: 00353 85 8619244 T: 087 1617008 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.contentllama.com https://donnamcgettigannutrition.com https://floorit.ie/

CRANA KNITS DEIRDRE McGLONE FOREVER LIVING MARY DEENY Buncrana, Co. Donegal HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ADVISOR Dunkineely, Co. Donegal Rosaleen Hegarty Donegal Town, Co. Donegal Mary Deeny T: 074 936 2355 T: 087 7934466 T: 087 6167816 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] https://deirdremcglone.com http://marydeeny.myforever.biz/store/

DRESS FOR SUCCESS D Carmel Sheerin T: 086 1948457 G DEIRDRE WARD E: [email protected] UNLOCK PLAY THERAPY Facebook: dressforsuccesscarmel GERALDINE BEGLEY Donegal Town PROOFREADER, INDEXER, COPYEDITOR Deirdre Ward & ABSTRACT WRITER T: 087 7784729 Donegal Town, Co. Donegal E: [email protected] E T: 087 7540671 www.unlockirl.ie EDEL MACBRIDE E: [email protected] DESIGNER KNITWEAR https://twitter.com/bluestackbooks DENISE’S CRYSTAL COVE Ballybofey, Co. Donegal/Derry, N. Ireland Drumacanoo, Co. Donegal Edel MacBride GERALDINE MARTIN TRAVEL Denise Knezovic T: 083 3437031 COUNSELLORS T: 086 8198631 E: [email protected] , Co. Donegal E: [email protected] www.edelmacbride.com T: 086 3777369 Facebook: deniseknezovicholistic E: [email protected] ELAINE WHORISKEY www.travelcounsellors.ie DENISE O’BOYLE , Co. Donegal PSYCHOTHERAPIST T: 086 2488231 GET THAT TREND , Co. Donegal E: [email protected] Barnesmore, Co. 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73 74 Donegal Women in Business Network ASSISTANT TREASURER COMMITTEE MEMBER Deirdre McGlone Catherine Lyster Maureen Walsh — ThankstoourCommittee PRESIDENT Thanks toourSponsors IN 2019,OUR20thANNIVERSARY YEAR COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Stella McGroarty Trish McGinley Fiona O’Reilly SECRETARY COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMITTEE MEMBER Evelyn McGlynn Leah Fairman Grace Gerry PRO COMMITTEE MEMBER Rachel Wasson Dr. JulieSzabo TREASURER WiRelaxth the promise that all your holiday plans are in the safest possible hands. Remember how easy it used to be to go on holiday? When someone else took care of everything? Travel is so personal that at Travel Counsellors, we believe everybody deserves their own expert.

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