Meet the Friends of
Donegal Giving

Donegal Giving grows through the support of people who understand that sharing wisdom and creating connections makes communities stronger. Our Friends of Donegal include local champions, business leaders, educators, community volunteers, and members of the Donegal diaspora who want to see our county thrive.

The Ambassadors of Donegal Giving

Local leaders who show that giving isn't just what we do - it's who we are in Donegal.

Nicola Baldrick

Kevin Dooher

Caroline Faulkner

Sarah Terry-Sweeny

Richie Crawford

Marie Shields 

Karen Murphy

Nicola Baldrick

I’m Nicola and I’ve been creating content for over five years and now manage social media accounts for a range of businesses.

What started as a hobby has grown into a career that I absolutely love — creating content that connects and inspires.

A mum to six wonderful children (aged 8 to 16), I also run a busy farm and home that’s always open and welcoming to everyone.

I’m a real ‘people person’ (probably thanks to my 25 years in hairdressing!) and love cooking, entertaining, and having friends and family around the table.

Contact Nicola: nicolabaldrick@hotmail.co.uk | Instagram 

Kevin Dooher

Kevin, known as The Wild Atlantic Traveller, is a content creator based in Donegal with a passion for nature and wandering. A father to two wonderful children who often accompany him on his adventures, Kevin started his travel journey during the pandemic to explore and showcase the Wild Atlantic Way, inspiring others to get out and experience the great outdoors.

He loves to hike, kayak, and explore new and old destinations, always highlighting incredible accommodations, outdoor activities, and eateries along the way. Kevin has worked alongside some of the best hotels, eateries, and adventure companies throughout his journey, sharing these experiences with his audience.

Having worked in the hospitality sector for many years, he understands the importance of inspiring people to book and explore. In recent times, his adventures have taken him beyond Ireland to Milan, Venice, France, and parts of the States, with the goal of encouraging his audience to seek out the best experiences for themselves.

All the stunning photos of Donegal featured throughout this initiative were generously donated by Kevin.

Contact Kevin: thewildatlantictraveller@outlook.com | 083 042 0884

Caroline Faulkner

Caroline Faulkner Consulting

Caroline brings 35 years of global leadership experience in Fortune 50 companies, having held C-suite roles including CEO, CIO, COO, and SVP for customer service across pharmaceutical, technology, and financial industries. Recognised as one of Computerworld's Top 100 IT Premier Leaders in 2014, she has built and led teams from startups to over 1,400 employees, successfully merged businesses, transformed customer experiences, and delivered millions in operational savings.

Today, Caroline combines her strategic leadership expertise with therapeutic hypnotherapy training to help clients uncover and overcome limiting beliefs, reduce stress, and unlock their potential. She enables leaders, teams, and individuals to perform at their best, both professionally and personally.

Passionate about mentoring young female leaders and guiding Gen Z professionals, Caroline is also a keynote speaker and motivational presenter. She delivers bespoke sessions that blend insights from high-level corporate leadership with the principles of personal growth and mindset transformation, helping people and organisations achieve lasting, sustainable results in a world where the human mind remains the ultimate differentiator.

Contact Caroline: carolinefaulkner29@gmail.com | 0873524526 | LinkedIn

 

 

Sarah Terry-Sweeny

Made up Mummy

Sarah is a proud mum of three and works as a Special Needs Assistant. She has always had a passion for people, positivity, and making a difference in her community. Many know her as madeupmummy on Instagram, where she shares her love of fashion, beauty, and real everyday life. Her content is all about keeping it genuine and relatable – celebrating the small joys as well as the challenges we all face.

Donegal will always be home for Sarah. She loves everything about it – the warmth of the people, the craic, the pub culture, and the sense of community you find here. Becoming an ambassador for this organisation means a lot, because it allows her to combine her love for Donegal with her commitment to supporting others. She truly believes that when we look out for one another, we make our communities stronger – and she's proud to play even a small part in that.

Contact Sarah: sarahterry2719@hotmail.com | 086 210 1683 | Instagram

 

 

Richie Crawford

An Grianán Theatre

Richie Crawford is the Business Development and Marketing Manager at An Grianán Theatre. He graduated from LYIT in 2010 with a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and has over 18 years of experience in the retail sector, having previously worked as a Creative Director and fashion & bridal buyer.

With a love of the creative industry and a passion for promoting Donegal, Richie has shot, styled, and directed multiple campaigns throughout the county that have been used across social and marketing platforms. He has also styled various celebrities for TV and commercial projects. Career highlights include winning the Draper's Independent Window Of The Year Award 2021, with highly commended mentions in 2020, 2022, and 2023.
Richie has a strong background in marketing, visual merchandising, digital photography, and event management, which enable him to create and communicate compelling stories. He is also a fully trained retail trainer with excellent communication skills.

Richie had this to say about the Donegal Giving event: "I am delighted to have the theatre hosting the first Donegal Giving event. The theatre is a community hub and an ideal location to bring the concept of Donegal Giving to life. When Evelyn first spoke to me about the concept of Donegal Giving I was immediately sold. Donegal is a truly unique county with so much to offer and this event will be the beginning of something special."

Contact Richard: richard@angrianan.com| 087 982 5566| Instagram | Facebook | TikTok

 

 

 

Marie Shields

Moss Marketing

A digital marketing practitioner, educator and podcaster who is passionate about Donegal and everything it has to give. Marie has been using social media and digital marketing personally and professionally to promote all things Donegal and beyond for many years. Marie's special area of interest has always been to champion the small business community. Donegal is dotted with talented, creative and hardworking entrepreneurs and organisations.

Helping people to get their messaging fine-tuned, off the ground and into the digital era is Marie's passion and mentoring budding creatives and businesses is something she has given - and continues to give - to help our county thrive despite our unique challenges (which also contribute to our unique grit!)

Highlighting and supporting many of the people, places and products that make Donegal special is a big part of Marie's podcasting platform with 'No Other Craic? Podcast' Marie is proud to be part of the Donegal Giving initiative to further strengthen the generous, nurturing spirit in our county. Ní neart go cur le chéile.

Contact Marie: marie@mossmarketing.ie | 087 641 6290| Facebook 

 

 

 

Karen Murphy

Karen Murphy is a Speech and Drama educator and communications coach with over two decades of experience inspiring confidence and creativity in learners of all ages. Through Karen Murphy Speech & Drama, she empowers people to find and use their voice - in schools, community groups, and creative settings across Donegal, Dublin, Northern Ireland, and beyond.

Karen’s work reflects the Donegal Giving ethos of sharing time, wisdom, experience, and support. She gives her time generously to community workshops, youth theatre, women’s groups, and schools - using drama as a tool for connection, confidence, and self-expression.

Her approach is rooted in kindness and encouragement, helping others not only to perform, but to flourish.

Contact Karen: info@karenmurphyspeechanddrama.ie| 086 604 3040 | WebsiteFacebook 

 

 

 

Donegal Volunteer Centre

The Donegal Volunteer Centre does fantastic work connecting people with volunteering opportunities across County Donegal. They're a valued friend of Donegal Giving and an important part of our community

The Friends of Donegal Giving

Donegal Giving grows through the support of people who understand that sharing wisdom and creating connections makes communities stronger.

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Trish McGinley
McGinley Online Marketing

Copyeditor & Proofreader/Event Management/Coaching & Mentoring/Community Leadership

Trish is delighted to support Donegal Giving and its mission to strengthen collaboration within local communities. Passionate about learning, personal growth, and volunteering, she believes that this initiative will inspire deeper connection, generosity, and community spirit across the county.

Email: trish@mcginleyonlinemarketing.com
Phone: 0892563845
Website: http://www.mcginleyonlinemarketing.com
Socials: LinkedIn

Carla & Johan
Crintus & Co.

Crintus & Co. is a digital agency based in Donegal, founded by Carla Roets and Johan du Plessis. We work with businesses across Ireland, helping them build a strong online presence through websites, software, systems, and AI automations.

We focus on creating digital solutions that help your business grow. Whether you need a complete package or prefer tools and training to manage things yourself, we build what works for you. When Evelyn reached out to see how we could contribute to Donegal Giving, we built this website to help spread the message and make it easier for the community to connect with this incredible initiative. It’s our way of giving back to Donegal.

Email: info@crintusandco.com
Phone: 0871866210
Website: www.crintusandco.com

Caitriona Sinnott
Muintir na Tíre

Caitriona has extensive experience working with not-for-profit organisations in Donegal. She is currently the Community Alert Development Officer with Muintir na Tíre, supporting crime prevention, safety, and care within rural communities. Having lived in Donegal for 20 years, she has seen first-hand what a fabulous community it is and how much can be achieved when people work together. Passionate about harnessing the talents of volunteers, Caitriona is dedicated to connecting people to build strong networks and create safer, more caring communities across the county.

Email: csinnott@muintir.ie
Phone: 0868160078
Website: https://www.muintir.ie/
Socials: LinkedIn

Alana McGroary

Alana McGroary is a Marketing and communications professional with 15+ years’ experience, including as Marketing Director at Clarins Ireland. Now focused on community engagement, sustainability, and regional growth, drawing on recent work with Donegal Town Credit Union and Donegal Women in Business Network. A proud supporter of Donegal Giving, passionate about connecting people and ideas for positive local impact.

Ciara McGinley
Intern at Social Scene PR & Marketing

Ciara is going into her final year of her course Marketing with Online Technologies at ATU Donegal this September. This is after she completed her work placement year as the marketing intern at the Donegal Women In Business Network. She is currently working at Social Scene Marketing & PR.

Email: 1ciaramcginley@gmail.com

Chloe Boyle

Chloe is an ATU business student heading into her final year. She has been interning with Evelyn all summer.

Email: chloeboyle181@gmail.com
Phone: 0858176303

Sally Murphy
Welltold

Sally Murphy, founder of welltold, is a TEDx speaker with a background in the creative industries and a passion for inspiring people to find and share their stories. She has coached hundreds of people in the power of storytelling, winning the Northern Ireland Creative Industry Skills Award in 2017. Her first book on leadership storytelling was published in 2024.

Sally is president of the Donegal Women in Business Network and a certified Public Narrative coach, having studied with Marshall Ganz at Harvard University. She has taught storytelling skills to clients including The United Nations, Google, Johnson & Johnson, and The National Museum of Ireland.

Email: sally@welltold.ie
Phone: 087 147 6339
Website: http://www.welltold.ie/
Socials: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Sheila Clancy O’Donnell
Circular Dress Collaborative

Sheila Clancy O’Donnell is the founder of Circular Dress Collaborative, a Donegal-based consignment hub where style, sustainability, and community come together. Holding an MSc in Sustainability Leadership and drawing on her background as a Designer in New York’s fashion industry, Sheila combines global experience with a passion for local change. Through her curated collection of high-quality pre-loved fashion and her educational workshops, she inspires people across Ireland to see fashion as a creative, conscious, and community-driven way to care for both planet and people.

Email: circulardresscollab@gmail.com
Phone: 0892563845
Website: http://circulardresscollaborative.com
Socials: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn

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How Friends Can Support Donegal Giving

Donegal Giving thrives when our community comes together. Friends, colleagues, and supporters play a key role in expanding our reach and impact across the county. Whether you have professional skills to share, connections to make, or simply want to spread the word, there are many ways to get involved and help us grow this movement.

Your support helps us connect more people with causes they care about and builds stronger communities throughout Donegal.

Expertise & Guidance

Offering professional insights, strategic advice, or specialised knowledge that helps the initiative develop and grow.

Resources & Connections

Providing funding, in-kind support, or introductions that create new opportunities for the movement

Event Participation

Speaking at launches, joining panels, or participating in events that showcase the value of cross-sector collaboration

Community Bridge-Building

Helping connect different groups, sectors, or generations within Donegal and beyond

Advocacy & Awareness

Sharing the Donegal Giving story with their networks and helping spread the word about our community-driven approach.