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

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Excellent Experience

Tania Marais
27th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

My daughter had her first salon experience today, and it was lovely. All the staff were very nice and professional. The salon is very stylish and clean. Sharon did a great job with my daughter's hair.

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No complaints

Anne Bryce
27th Apr 2022
Team Member: Irene
5.0

Irene made a great job of my hair today as she always does colour perfect also cut just what I wanted

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Amazing salon!

Helen Swierszcz
21st Apr 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

I brought my 9 year old to Josey today to cut her long hair up into a jaw length bob. My little one was so eager for a big impact haircut but I was nervous as her hair is very thick. But my goodness I needn’t have been. The skill and professionalism at this salon is beyond anything I’ve ever seen! I am so incredibly impressed and my daughter has been twirling and smiling ever since. It is exactly how she had envisioned it. I noticed in the salon the tagline “we listen” and anyone reading this can rest assured that isn’t an exaggeration, they really do listen , and have the skills to make your dream hairstyle a reality! Thanks so much Josey!!
Helen and Laura

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Fantastic experience

Irene Weger
21st Apr 2022
Team Member: Kiera
5.0

Today was my first time at the salon and I was sceptical as I wanted a change to my haircut but have really short hair so thought my options were limited. Kiera was brilliant. Kiera listened to my ideas, heard my concerns and came up with a quirky funky new style that I love. I’ve already booked my next appointment. Thanks so much Kiera.

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Perfect Haircut

Siobhan Malone McBarron
12th Apr 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

First time to visit the salon and I am excited already for my return visit. Had my hair re-styled by the lovely Josey who was extremely patient with me as we decided on the perfect haircut for my hair texture and the shape of my face.

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Curly blow dry

Eilis
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

I had an brilliant curly blow dry with Josey ... Great shape and held extremely well. Such a lovely girl and makes you feel very comfortable.

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My first visit

Finola
31st Mar 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

I have a wonderful experience last week. My Stylist was Vicky and she is wonderful. She took time to consult and really listened to my likes and dislikes and understood where I was coming from. You just want someone to 'get' you & Vicky did. At no time did I feel rushed or clock watching.
I love my hair. It's exactly what I wanted even though I never really know what I want ! I am back next week for colour & can't wait

Special shout out to the young man who washed my hair. He was lovely. ??

Great atmosphere, lovely buzz in the Salon , Totally recommend ?

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My Little Treat

Ann Cassidy
30th Mar 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

What a wonderful treat again today and my head massage was so relaxing and my hairstyle is fabulous tha k you all

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Beautiful hair colour and cut

Dolores
30th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kiera
5.0

Kiera has worked a miracle on my hair, its coarse and resistent to colour but the colour and condition is now fantastic, I am happier than I have been for a long time. She listened to me and knew exactly what I needed. Thank you Kiera you are brilliant!

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Wonderful experience

Noreen
28th Mar 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

Got a lovely cut on Fri last by the beautiful Siobhan. While Siobhan wouldn’t be used to doing my hair, she listened to my needs, gave her own opinion & the finished product is just what I wanted & needed. She was assisted by Kim who I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to ?. Lovely experience once again in salon. Oh & I forgot to mention that Patrick himself is gifted not only with a scissors but also with a sweeping brush!!!

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Great experience

R
27th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kiera
5.0

I am so chuffed with my hair both cut and colour, Kiera has worked a miracle, she is just fab!! I have been unhappy for a few years so im totally delighted. Thanks so much Kiera I cant thank you enough. Super.

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My 9 year old Rosie got a daring style!!

Rosie Curran Moyne
26th Mar 2022
5.0

My daughter Rosie always gets her hair done at Patrick Gildae's. Rosie knows what she wants and she is very specific ? Today she got it shaves at the sides, medium length on top styled in a quiff (a 'Ruby Rose' style cut) and also had a pink toner put in.

To be honest, the stylists at Patrick Gildae's always do an amazing job. I always get my own hair done here too. I am as picky with my hair as my daughter an we are both absolutely delighted today..... and here's the thing - the standard across all stylists is always so high.

If you get your hair done at Patrick Gildae you will get a high standard of service every. single. time.

I am so grateful to have this hairdressers here in Donegal. Thank you ?

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My 9 year old Rosie got a daring style!!

Rosie Curran Moyne
26th Mar 2022
5.0

My daughter Rosie always gets her hair done at Patrick Gildae's. Rosie knows what she wants and she is very specific ? Today she got it shaves at the sides, medium length on top styled in a quiff (a 'Ruby Rose' style cut) and also had a pink toner put in.

To be honest, the stylists at Patrick Gildae's always do an amazing job. I always get my own hair done here too. I am as picky with my hair as my daughter an we are both absolutely delighted today..... and here's the thing - the standard across all stylists is always so high.

If you get your hair done at Patrick Gildae you will get a high standard of service every. single. time.

I am so grateful to have this hairdressers here in Donegal. Thank you ?

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5 star

Eimear Thomas
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

Excellent service
Very Knowledgeable stylist with impeccable customer service.

My regular stylist was out on leave and Vicki checked all the notes on file, made sure I had no concerns, very thorough.

So great to be able go to a salon and have consistent service and results

Booked my next appointment with Vicki

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Fabulous salon

Sarah
16th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kiera
5.0

From start to finish it truly was a great experience. At the salon they pay attention to detail - from the minute you walk in the door to the minute you leave. It was my first time at the salon and Kiera was great - giving advice s as out what she thought but taking my input on board too. I would highly recommend this salon.

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Colour and cut

Josie
16th Mar 2022
Team Member: Kiera
5.0

Excellent as always Elaine!!! Delighted with my colour and cut. The loveliest staff and nicest welcome everytime. So relaxing.

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Totally Pampered and Perfect Colour

Majella Green
13th Mar 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

Thank you to Josey, Peter and Arlene for the most enjoyable Salon experience. While I love having my hair done I don’t generally enjoy the in the hairdressers part but I enjoyed every minute of my appointment. Everyone is friendly and helpful and Josey took the time to sit with me before doing anything and listen to what issues I had with my hair and what I wanted. While I was there I was able to arrange beauty treatments with Arlene who also took the time to listen to what I wanted and was very helpful and informed. It can be very hard for a former natural blonde to get the right shade of blonde that isn’t too bright or harsh against your skin but is still light and Josey absolutely nailed it. It is the best colour I have had in a long long time. Josey also took time cutting my hair and asked while she went what I thought and if I was happy and offered suggestions. Peter helped with my colour and they were both so lovely and easy to talk to. I have moved home from Dublin and in my time there I have used some of the big name Salons. The Patrick Gildea experience is second to none and far surpasses any Salon experience or hair outcome I have had before. I am delighted with my hair and with the relaxing Saturday afternoon I spent there. The Salon itself is amazing, everything is pretty and the chair beds in the wash area are so comfortable. I highly recommend.

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Perfection

Marie Boyle
11th Mar 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

Vicky never disappoints. I haven't been in the salon for so long now but Vicky still remembered how I like things done. A top class stylist with great insight into what looks good. She takes the time to sit down with you and discusses what you need. I'm very happy with the results of my cut and blow dry. Everyone in the salon are friendly and cheerful and their is a lovely atmosphere in the salon. And not forgetting the very comfy bed/seats for washing your hair ?

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Haircut

Colleen Patterson
10th Mar 2022
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Loved the new chairs for the basin wash. Anita did so well, I really appreciate everyone's kindness. Always enjoy coming for the hair appointments. You are a great team. Thanks for the refreshments too..Thank you so much guys. Keep safe and well.

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Hair cut

Patricia
10th Mar 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

First class treatment, loved my hair cut, Josie was so professional and polite.. I'll be back soon. Thanks so much

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My Little Treat

Ann Cassidy
9th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

I was delighted to get the call to come in to get my hair styled by a trainee as a wee treat today thank you very much

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Amazing

Alannagh Coll
6th Mar 2022
Team Member: Claudia
5.0

I had my hair coloured for the second time by Claudia and it has turned out amazing again!!

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First Rate

Áine
5th Mar 2022
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Anita really listened to my hair concerns and took time to talk to me about what I wanted. The result is a fabulous hair cut. I am delighted with it. The whole Gildea experience is a treat. Glamorous surroundings, those amazing reclining chairs and wonderfully courteous staff all made for some wonderfully relaxing me time. Thank you.

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Super Hair Colour & Styling!

Moira Stratford
3rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

Today was the first time I’d had Josey to Colour & Cut my hair. I was absolutely delighted with the end result & would highly recommend this stylist. The whole of Gildea’s service is faultless. Also, as someone who suffers from pain due to an old upper back/neck injury, I was so pleased to experience their new fully reclining chairs for hair washing. What a great idea.
With thanks, Moira Stratford

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Excellent experience

Eileen
23rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

As always an excellent experience. Vicky, like all staff here, is a true professional and treats customer so well. I am delighted with my haircut, exactly what I wanted.

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First class as always

Michelle Boyle
23rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Irene
5.0

Amazing experience with Irene who did a fab job of my hair , Kim was out of this world with head massage etc. Friendly staff, immaculate salon highly recommend.

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So relaxing

Annette
17th Feb 2022
Team Member: Claudia
5.0

Wonderful salon , so pleased with my hair, lovely girl and great talent

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Great experience

Aine Aitken
15th Feb 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

Josey was fabulous ! Created exactly what I wanted colour and cut !! Highly recommend her and the salon!! Salon was clean and all staff were so friendly and accommodating.

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Always excellent

Anonymous
13th Feb 2022
5.0

Always brilliant Kiera! Thank you ?

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Amazing

Annamarie
11th Feb 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

Just love the way Vicky does my hair

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Lovely salon and staff

Adele M
11th Feb 2022
Team Member: Claudia
5.0

Really nice salon. Claudia is lovely and always does a really nice job on my hair. Looking forward to getting my hair done again soon.

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Lovely beauty experience

Leeanne Burke
5th Feb 2022
Team Member: Arlene
5.0

Wonderful beauty experience with Arlene today. She is very professional and friendly. Loved it all thank you x

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Colour and cut

Anne Doherty
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

Had my hair done today with Siobhan, thank you, great job Siobhan as usual, Siobhan is so helpful and friendly, nothing is any bother for her especially when you ask for more than what I was suppose to get done, lovely colour and cut, and Aoise aswel for sorting me out at the washing basin, you were great Aoise, Thankyou

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Top Class

F Power
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

I have been to alot of hair salons all over Ireland and I genuinely think Patrick Gildea’s surpasses them all! For style, comfort, advice and service it is always superb.

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Lovely experience as always

Jean
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Claudia
5.0

Had a lovely time at the salon as always. Staff are all very friendly. Claudia did a wonderful job with my hair,, truly love what she’s done, especially the blow dry. Thank you!

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Oona’s first haircut

Tina
3rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Josey
5.0

Thank you Josey and the whole team for bringing Oona so much joy during her first haircut. She felt comfortable, excited, and well taken care of. And of course, her haircut is extra cute :) thank you all

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Just perfect

Barbara
3rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Super day having a great treat looked after so well.

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My Little Treat

Ann Cassidy
2nd Feb 2022
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

I was delighted with My blow dry by Kim my hair was done to perfection thank you Kim

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Ania
2nd Feb 2022
Team Member: Claudia
5.0

Friendly staff, make you feel welcome soon as you come in. Very professional and Claudia did such a good job with my hair.
Thank you!

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Best hair day

Monika
2nd Feb 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

Was in the Salon today for a "small change".Few highlights and nice cut.End up with fabulous color and totally different cut.As always Victoria made me feel and look like a million dollars.Enjoyed every minute of pampering.Stunning new hair wash area,lovely small details at my station.Thank you so much Vicky

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Consistently the best

Anonymous
31st Jan 2022
Team Member: Victoria
5.0

Not easy for a man to get a proper cut these days, but Vicky never lets me down. Top class every time.

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Delighted !

Roseleen
29th Jan 2022
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Top class as usual, delighted with the result. The professionalism and service is second to none. Always look forward to my visits. Thank you Anita, Patrick and all the team.

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Appreciation of Gildea salon.

Anonymous
22nd Jan 2022
5.0

I have had another special day celebrating my 80th birthday with Patrick and his Team.
My hair style is super, thank you Patrick. My extra special treatment - head massage snd treatment in the new hi-tech chairs so wonderful.
My visit to the salon is always very thrrapeutic. Thank you for my special birthday treats. Love my visits

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Super welcome!

Barbara
21st Jan 2022
Team Member: Anita
5.0

Consultation today, was so warmly welcomed great help from Amy and shown round by Yvonne can’t wait to start a real treat care if this wonderful Salon

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Amazing as usual

Leeanne Burke
20th Jan 2022
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

Wonderful experience from beginning to end! Great personalised service from the lovely Sharon and a wonderful backwash experience from Aoise who has got so confident it’s lovely to see! Thank you xxx

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Excellent experience

Liz
20th Jan 2022
Team Member: Sharon
5.0

Thank you Sharon for your expertise and professionalism, including your warmth and friendliness, thoroughly needed this pampering, see you soon PG, Liz x

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Future regular customer

Denise
18th Jan 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

Today was my first visit and I can’t wait to go back. When I arrived, as I was a new client, Carla gave me a tour of the salon then settled me in my seat. Then I had my consultation with my stylist Siobhan. I felt really heard and understood, which is not something I’ve experienced at other salons.
Peter then washed my hair and gave me a wonderful relaxing scrub and head massage.
Siobhan gave me a beautiful hair cut - exactly what I wanted - and a really lovely curly blow dry.
I will definitely be back again as soon as I can!

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Anne Bryce
12th Jan 2022
Team Member: Irene
5.0

I was in today for colour n highlights-Irene made a fab job of my hair The colour is just perfect as is the cut and blowdry - lovely person

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First time customer

Brid
12th Jan 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

I had a great experience from start to finish. Siobhan gave me a consultation, listened to what I wanted and gave me personalised recommendations. All of the staff were very friendly and welcoming, so this will be my salon of choice from now on.

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Highlights with Siobhan

Claire
8th Jan 2022
Team Member: Siobhan
5.0

A lovely visit to the salon. Siobhan freshened up my look with highlights and i’m delighted! Lovely comfy new chairs to enjoy whilst having hair washed too… looking forward to another visit soon.

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