Patrick Gildea Hairdressing Letterkenny, County Donegal

Riverside Retail Park, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 D2NT

About us

The perfect experience for you could mean many things of course, but to us it stands for seeing you as a unique individual, taking the time to understand who you are and what you want, then making sure you get it.

Delivering on our promise is something we take seriously, so we do more than train and reward great hairdressing skills, we continuously train and reward great customer service as well.

This all adds up to a team who are passionate about serving you … and it shows!

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

Reviews

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Spa heaven

Valerie
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0
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Stylist was zeljana from start ti finish discussed in detail my color and highlights very good advice had lipid spray to protect hair. Wash area is fabulous my favourite bit chairs are wonderful so relaxing a different world. Loved My blow-dry too. Great experience so much attention to detail. Very tasty irush shortbread with my tea melted in my mouth. Thanku x

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Wedding Hair

Mary Langan
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Thank you Anita. I am delighted with my hair. You got it just right!

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Love it!!

Mary Brogan
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Victoria
5.0
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Came out feeling a million dollars 🤭

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Perfection

Grace Gallagher
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Anita has magic hands and always does my hair to perfection!

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Cut wash and blow dry

Sophie Boyle
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0

I had a lovely experience here today. Staff were all so helpful and kind. Laura done a great job and I’m very happy with the finished result of my hair!

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Top trend

BG
3rd Jun 2025
Team Member: Victoria
5.0
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Expert advice, top trend styling and first class service as usual

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Curly blowdry

Maria o donnell
30th May 2025
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0
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Siobhan couldn’t of done enough, really good experience will definitely be back again

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Value for money

Areej Gazzaz
29th May 2025
Team Member: Sharon
5.0
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Really great hair cut. Can’t fault it.

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Colour and cut.

Ann Cassidy
29th May 2025
5.0
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I am so pleased with my new hairstyle. I have been growing my hair in order to get this style and ZELJANA has styled my hair to perfection. Thank you ZELJANA

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Highlights

Amy Sweeney
26th May 2025
Team Member: Dean
5.0

got my hair done with Dean today and he was absolutely amazing! Honestly the best haircut experience I’ve ever had. He was so kind, professional, and kept reassuring me throughout the whole appointment, which made me feel really comfortable. He did such an incredible job on my hair—I genuinely can’t stop looking at it! Dean is a real asset to the team and without a doubt has a bright future ahead of him as a hairdresser. Highly recommend!

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Salon visit - 24/5/25

Mary Carlin
26th May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Rang that morning & got a cancellation slot for 3pm with Anita who attended to me in a lovely warm & professional manner. Love my cut. Praise to Kelsey too for great shampoo!!

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Absolutely Phenomenal experience!

Cait McElroy
24th May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Absolutely phenomenal experience at Patrick Gildea Hairdressers! Anita, Dean, and Ava provided a top-notch service. Anita's expertise and creativity truly shone through in my hairstyle. Dean's attention to detail was impressive. And Ava's shampoo and conditioning was pure bliss. I'm already looking forward to my next appointment. I highly recommend Patrick Gildea hairdressing Letterkenny

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Fabulous colour

Katie
24th May 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Absolutely perfect experience from start to finish. Will be back

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Centre of Excellence

Kathleen
23rd May 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0
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Stunning salon with friendly professional staff. Went in with high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. From start to finish I felt like royalty! The salon looks amazing and I love the calm friendly and professional manner in which they work. Patrick's vision and attention to detail is mesmerising. Equally, to his credit, his staff are as impressive as the man himself. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end. A centre of excellence indeed!

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A reset!

Eileen Quinn
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Loved the appointment, very happy with the cut and colour. Friendly staff, discussing everything from recipes, Netflix recommendations..

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Excellent, highly recommend

Mary Collins
19th May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Fantastic service, relaxing atmosphere, treatment and haircut was great

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First visit to your salon

Pauline Rooney
19th May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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I have nothing but praise for your salon .From the moment I went in ,as a walk in client Fri 9th May I felt very very welcome . Your receptionist , junior stylist and stylist Anita were so lovely and very professional in their work .Anita did a wonderful cut that has since been admired by many .

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Excellent experience

Wendy
18th May 2025
5.0
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Zeljana was excellent. She was very helpful and made the experience very enjoyable. She really listened to what I wanted done with my hair.

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First-class

Colleen
15th May 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Love this place!! You go in feeling rubbish and come out feeling like a queen! Anita is a magician.

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Colour & Trim

Suzanne Boyle
13th May 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Absolutely delighted with my new hairstyle
Thank you Laura
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Hair Topper

Kiara Devine
11th May 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0

I have been dealing with hair loss for a few years. Have been diagnosed with alopecia areata. Booked an appointment with Patrick directly and was seen quite quickly. I tried on all different types of wigs, but decided to go for a hair topper. Patrick was so helpful and really took his time going through all my options. It wasn't a rushed appointment and i was thankful for that. I was surprised with how quick my hair topper arrived and was contacted to come in for another appointment. I just fell in love with my new hair topper and Patrick cut it to my desired length and style. Will definitely be back next year for a new hair piece. If your nervous and thinking of getting a wig or hair topper Patrick Gildea's is the place to go. You won't be disappointed.

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Best experience

Ciara
9th May 2025
Team Member: Dean
5.0
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Had the best experience. Zeljana did a fantastic job at knowing exactly what I wanted, and would highly recommend her - had an excellent, in dept consultation with her and she gives the best head massages!!

Also would like to mention Dean, who did my highlights, super friendly and absolutely delighted with the results.

I was abit nervous going in initially, but as soon as I walked in, all the staff were so welcoming and I felt right at ease. 10/10 recommend :)

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Excellent service as always

Stephanie
9th May 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0
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Megan was great, really listened to what I wanted & it turned out lovely

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Fabulous

Annie moore
7th May 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Thank you again for a lovely experience in the salon you are so talented and love my hair x

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Anonymous
6th May 2025
5.0

As usual great experience

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Wig fitting

Elizabeth mc Cormack
3rd May 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0

I had a great experience with Patrick. Made me feel so comfortable and at ease while going through this difficult time. He put a positive outlook on everything and made the steps of caring for my new hair very simple

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Excellent

Ann Gormley
2nd May 2025
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Feeling like a new woman

Samantha
26th Apr 2025
5.0
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Zeljana done an amazing restyle on my hair today. Really happy with the results.

From start to finish Zeljana was so professional.
And the massage while having my hair washed was so relaxing.
Feeling revived after my full treatment

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Amazing

Andrea Gardiner
26th Apr 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0

I was treated like a queen to the highest standard I felt spoilt rotten

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Annemarie curran
26th Apr 2025
Team Member: Anita
5.0
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Excellent service colour is fabulous

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Royal Treatment

Rachel Cosgrove
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0
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If you have ever wondered what it is like to be treated like a Royal or a Celebrity...then head to Patrick Gildea.
Apart from top notch stylists the experience from entering the salon to leaving is first class. I love the whole relaxaxing/Vip treatment and can't wait for my next pampering.

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Excellent as always

Roisin
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Sharon
5.0
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From the first step in the door to the moment you leave Patrick Gildea's amazing team look after you. A little slice of luxury in Letterkenny! Sharon and Dean did such a beautiful job today, thank you

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Curly haircut

Gill
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0
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A brilliant first visit. Megan really understands curly hair and took the time to listen to what I was hoping for. Will definitely be back.

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professional service and great product

Angela
22nd Apr 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0

I recently purchased a wig from Patrick and am very pleased with both the quality of the product and the kindness and professionalism of Patrick throughout the processor choosing and styling my hairpiece. Thank you!

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An amazing experience

Natalie
18th Apr 2025
Team Member: Sharon
5.0
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The service was amazing in such a friendly, welcoming environment

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Amazing

Emilie
18th Apr 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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From the moment I walked in the door the friendly receptionist greates me by my first name.. very personal which is so welcoming.. professional service and expert aftercare advise.. ..

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Experience

Anonymous
18th Apr 2025
5.0

Julieanna was my stylist and I have never experienced such attention in the salon before
Her massage at the basin was to die for

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Professional, enjoyable experience

Anna
18th Apr 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0
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Megan was professional and knowledgable. Very happy with the cut and style.

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Experience in Patrick Gildea hair salon

17th Apr 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0
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I am very happy with my hair style .All the staff are very welcoming from Aoise and the staff who washed my hair and the lady who dried my hair. All the staff always ensure that I was comfortable .They are all very happy at their work and make the visit very enjoyable

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A very positive experience !

Mary McGettigan
16th Apr 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura was very attentive .She listened to what I would like & took great care doing my colour & cut.

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Hairpiece Review

Parent of Grace Gallagher
16th Apr 2025
Team Member: Patrick
5.0

I recently visited Patrick Gildea for a consultation for a hairpiece for my daughter who recently was diagnosed with alopecia at only the age of 11, this came as such a shock for her and later became very self conscious about this, upon visiting patrick for her consultation she was took into a private room which he told grace it was his secret room she was greeted very warmly by patrick himself and was gave hot chocolate with extra marshmallows this made her feel very at ease, patrick carried out the scalp camera on graces hair and explained everything in as much depth as possible and tried on different pieces on graces hair, on completion of the consultation he explained all price points and services we could avail of to help us purchase graces piece also he gave us a time scale of when the piece would be ready, 2 weeks later we had our fitting appointment for grace again she was greeted very warmly by patrick and took back into his secret room and once again she was gave hot chocolate with extra marshmallows, patrick proceeded to fit graces headpiece and style both her hair and the hairpiece to absolute perfection, Grace instantly felt great and the confidence it gave her instantly was something we havent seen in a long long time, I would like to say a massive thank you to patrick for his professionalism through out the whole experience and the care for grace he gave was second to none thank you for giving our little girl her smile and spark back in her eyes once again we really cannot thank you enough. We definitely will reccommend you to anyone who passes our way.

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Highlights

Catherine
15th Apr 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0

Fabulous highlights and haircut.

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Disappointed

Edel G
15th Apr 2025
3.5
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I’ve been a loyal client for years, but after today’s visit, I’m genuinely hesitant to return. I came in for a wash, cut, and blow dry — and I want to start by saying I can’t fault my stylist, Megan. She was kind, professional, and did a lovely job.

During the appointment, I briefly had to bring in my breastfed baby for about 15 minutes to feed and settle her. Before doing so, I asked Megan if she minded, and she kindly said it was fine. I was apologetic about interrupting the appointment and did my best to be quick and discreet. Megan mentioned she couldn’t continue the cut while I held the baby, which I completely understood, and she gave me a few minutes. As soon as my baby was settled, I brought her straight back out to my husband, doing everything I could to avoid any disruption.

However, when I went to pay, I was handed a leaflet about the salon’s family policy and was reminded that children under 8 aren’t allowed during appointments for safety reasons. While I fully understand and respect that policy, I felt embarrassed and singled out. It was upsetting to have the situation underlined like that, especially after I’d tried to handle things as considerately and efficiently as possible.

I explained that this was an exceptional circumstance, my baby is very young, and not something I intend to repeat. It wasn’t a case of bringing my child in for the entire appointment, just briefly tending to an immediate need.

I was really looking forward to my first hair appointment after giving birth, and it’s such a shame that the experience ended on a note that left me feeling embarrassed and awkward. Sadly, despite years of great service, I’m now unsure whether I’ll return.

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Spa heaven for hair

Valerie
15th Apr 2025
5.0
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Zeljana was brillant got roots colored very happy. Wash area is fabulous so relaxing and those chairs heaven. Fab blow-dry plenty pounce for my fine hair.Thanku so much.

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Great experience

Avril
12th Apr 2025
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0
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Thank you Siobhan for great colour and cut and endless supply of tea!

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Salon experience

Ann Marie McHugh
12th Apr 2025
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0
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Amazing experience as always. Siobhán is a fantastic hairdresser. Always makes me look and feel amazing

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Exceptional as usual

Niamh
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Megan
5.0
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First time with Megan. She took the time to discuss what I wanted and listened. Great haircut and wonderful staff. Very welcoming.

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Colour consultation

Katie
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Very straight forward
Happy out
Made an appointment for colour

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Cut

Marian Carey
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Sharon
5.0
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Had a great cut with Sharon today and she gave me great advice on hair conditioning . Sharon is a fab stylist and a pleasure to talk with. Always enjoy my day out in Paddy’s . Salon is second to none

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Colour correction

Paula McMahon
11th Apr 2025
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

Sharon is just fab. A very relaxing experience 5 ⭐️ s

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