The Donegal Women in Business Network celebrated a year of success, growth and friendship today at a Christmas Lunch at Castle Grove Country House Hotel.
Members of the network gathered in the festive wonderland of the Letterkenny hotel to reflect on the year and look ahead to an even more prosperous future.
The DWIBN has seen great growth in 2017, registering 160 members and expanding their online reach via regular events and campaigns. Events including a Business Start Up Clinic on International Women’s Day, the Connect to Grow Conference, regular workshops and a Christmas Craft Fair all served to support and encourage local women in enterprise.

Donegal Women in Business Network Committee members: Trish McGinley, Evelyn McGlynn and President Deirdre McGlone
The committee, including President Deirdre McGlone, Secretary Trish McGinley and PRO Evelyn McGlynn took the change to thank all women for their involvement in 2016. They hinted towards more big plans for January 2018 and beyond.
Today wasn’t all about business either, but about enjoying a delicious gourmet meal together and having some festive fun after a busy year. Many members won great prizes in a raffle, while a Secret Santa ensured the feeling of goodwill was strong among all attendees.
See a gallery of photos from the Christmas Lunch at Castle Grove below:

Irene Sweeney, Trish McGinley, Evelyn McGlynn, Deirdre McGlone and Rachel McLaughlin

Eileen Sweeney and Dr Julie Szabo.

Evelyn McGlynn, Marie Shields and Rachel McLaughlin

Christine Chambers, Emma Porter, Emma Boylan and Marjorie Morrison

Skaiste, Silvarta (SS BEAUTY), Karina (Carved Candles)

Denise Knezovic and Alice O’Brien

Karoline Sweeney, Rachel McLaughlin and Irene Sweeney

Elaine McInaw, Sheila Russell and Shona Tinneny

Caroline White, Castle Grove Hotel

Donegal Women in Business Christmas Lunch at Castle Grove
Donegal Women in Business is a voluntary not for profit support group for all women in business or with an interest in business and the events are completely member led.
For further information, visit the Donegal Women in Business Network Facebook page or email donegalwomeninbusinessnetwork@gmail.com.
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