Highland Radio Business Matters
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Business Matters, Ep 194: Ciaran McKenna of McKenna Londis, Buncrana and Drung
May 08, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore, speaks with Ciaran McKenna, who is the owner of two family run Londis stores in Inishowen, one in Buncrana, where he also has a Circle K filling station, and the other in Drung, Quigley’s Point, where they manage the fuel for Inishowen Co-op A native of Monaghan, … Business Matters, Ep 194: Ciaran McKenna of McKenna Londis, Buncrana and Drung Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 194: Ciaran McKenna of McKenna Londis, Buncrana and D...
Business Matters, Ep 193: Celebrity-backed Muff Liquor Company breaks into US market
May 01, 2024 10:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBA Donegal based drinks company – whose products have attracted celebrity investors including Russell Crowe, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Carr, and Ronan Keating – has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the US market. The Muff Liquor Company has landed the lucrative deal with the Lucas Bols Company, one of the leading cocktail and spirits players … Business Matters, Ep 193: Celebrity-backed Muff Liquor Company breaks into US market Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 193: Celebrity...
Business Matters, Ep 192: Time to Speak on Eco Basket grocery store business
April 24, 2024 10:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIn this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore interviews Niall Speak, the founder of the Eco Basket company. Having experienced sustainable and waste free shopping habits when he was living in Australia, Niall returned to his native Sion Mills and began the process to set up his company. The Eco Basket has a wide range of … Business Matters, Ep 192: Time to Speak on Eco Basket grocery store business Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 192: Time to Speak on Eco Basket grocery s...
Business Matters, Ep 191: Back to Gweedore from the Middle East with Helen Burke of Teambase Ireland
April 17, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of Business Matters on Highland Radio with Chris Ashmore, we hear about a Donegal woman who returned to her native Gweedore after spending more than a decade in the insurance industry in the Middle East. Helen Burke is the founder of Teambase Ireland whose business centres around simplifying and automating insurance administration … Business Matters, Ep 191: Back to Gweedore from the Middle East with Helen Burke of Teambase Ireland Read More » The post Business Matters, E...
Business Matters, Ep 190: Back to Gweedore from the Middle East with Helen Burke of Teambase Ireland
April 17, 2024 10:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode of Business Matters on Highland Radio with Chris Ashmore, we hear about a Donegal woman who returned to her native Gweedore after spending more than a decade in the insurance industry in the Middle East. Helen Burke is the founder of Teambase Ireland whose business centres around simplifying and automating insurance administration … Business Matters, Ep 190: Back to Gweedore from the Middle East with Helen Burke of Teambase Ireland Read More » The post Business Matters, E...
Business Matters, Ep 190: Donegal business Guestdiary.com’s growth includes expanding Vietnamese market
April 10, 2024 10:30 - 42 minutes - 17 MBDonegal Town based GuestDiary.com offers a four in one software package for hotels and guesthouses that streamlines their booking systems. The company, founded in 2008, has seen its staff numbers double to 16 and it continues to go from strength to strength. Some 10% of its export sales now come from the Vietnamese market – … Business Matters, Ep 190: Donegal business Guestdiary.com’s growth includes expanding Vietnamese market Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 190: Donegal busin...
Business Matters, Ep 189: Irish Food Awards, broadband survey findings, and business support clinics
April 03, 2024 10:47 - 39 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode of Business Matters with Chris Ashmore we’ll hear about Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, which is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. Numerous Donegal firms have been successful in the past and many will enter again this year. Chris has been speaking with Fallon … Business Matters, Ep 189: Irish Food Awards, broadband survey findings, and business support clinics Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 189: Irish Food Awa...
Business Matters, Ep 188: Credit Unions move with the times – plus digital payment growth for CleverCards
March 27, 2024 11:30 - 38 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the big increase in credit union membership and the expansion of services offered by credit unions. He also looks at the surge in digital payments and the growth of an Irish company, CleverCards, and examines the trends as we becoming an increasingly cashless society. Firstly, … Business Matters, Ep 188: Credit Unions move with the times – plus digital payment growth for CleverCards Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 188:...
Business Matters, Ep 187: €1.4m building project at Donegal’s busiest community centre
March 20, 2024 11:43On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been finding out about a €1.4m building project at Donegal’s busiest community centre. The sod will be turned on a new community building, with dressing rooms, at the end of March and work will begin on the development which will greatly enhance the number of people that … Business Matters, Ep 187: €1.4m building project at Donegal’s busiest community centre Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 187: €1.4m building project at Donegal’s...
Business Matters, Ep 186: Kinnegar Brewing is going from strength to strength
March 13, 2024 11:29 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBOn Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Libby Carton , co-owner and co-founder with Rick LeVert, of Kinnegar Brewing. The independent craft beer producer has expanded considerably since it first began in Rathmullan in 2011. It now has a state-of-the-art brewery in Letterkenny, and has a core range of 12 beers, … Business Matters, Ep 186: Kinnegar Brewing is going from strength to strength Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 186: Kinnegar Brewing is going...
Business Matters, Ep 185: The Donegal Chocolate Man- who comes from Germany
March 06, 2024 11:30 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBOn Business Matters this week, Chris has been speaking with Axel Pawlik (above), who is originally from Germany but who now lives in Portsalon. Two years ago he began making high end and stunningly attractive chocolates, and his business has really taken off. His brand is known as The Chocolate Man from Donegal. He handcrafts … Business Matters, Ep 185: The Donegal Chocolate Man- who comes from Germany Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 185: The Donegal Chocolate Man- who comes fr...
Business Matters, Ep 184: From Malaysia to Donegal, The Medical Skin Clinic – plus Local Enterprise Week
February 28, 2024 11:30 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MBOn Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Medical Skin Clinic in Donegal Town. When Malaysian woman Farah Mydin came to Ireland first, little did she think that she would end up living in Donegal and running her own business. Back in 2008, she qualified as a doctor from Trinity College … Business Matters, Ep 184: From Malaysia to Donegal, The Medical Skin Clinic – plus Local Enterprise Week Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 184: From Malaysia to Donegal, Th...
Business Matters, Ep 183 – The changing face of apprenticeships and what they offer
February 21, 2024 11:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBOn Business Matters this week, Chris has been finding out about apprenticeships and what they entail. Traditionally, when you talk about apprenticeships what will spring to mind for most people are trades and crafts. Well, the apprenticeship programme in Ireland has changed beyond recognition over the past decade, with a growing number of both school-leavers … Business Matters, Ep 183 – The changing face of apprenticeships and what they offer Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 183...
Business Matters, Ep 182 – Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, and Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer
February 14, 2024 09:20 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBIn this episode, Chris Ashmore talks with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, about the recent, hugely successful, Highland Radio Hospitality Awards night that was held in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. He also has an in-depth interview with Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with the Donegal Education and Training Board. She outlines the large … Business Matters, Ep 182 – Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, and Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer Read More » T...
Business Matters, Ep 181 – New car sales, plus Hanna Van der Walt, Bloem Coffee Shop
February 07, 2024 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore takes a close look at the latest new car sales registrations in Donegal and reveals what the most popular brand, make and colour were in the county for the key month of January, which traditionally sees more sales than any other month. Meanwhile, his special guest this … Business Matters, Ep 181 – New car sales, plus Hanna Van der Walt, Bloem Coffee Shop Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 181 – New car sales, plus Hanna Van der Wa...
Business Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room
January 31, 2024 11:45 - 40 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Adam Graham of the Recharge Recovery Room which is based in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Adam, who has an extensive background in the fitness sector, set up the business last April and it is going from strength to strength. It specialises in ice-baths … Business Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 180: Adam Graham – Recharge Recovery Room appeared first on...
Business Matters, Ep 179 – John Graham, Ballyholey Farm Shop
January 24, 2024 11:55 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore visits John Graham’s Ballyholey Farm Shop just outside Raphoe. John’s family farm has been growing vegetables here in Raphoe for over 30 years. For many years they grew commercial potatoes, turnips and cabbages for wholesale customers but in 2015 they decided to change our business and we … Business Matters, Ep 179 – John Graham, Ballyholey Farm Shop Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 179 – John Graham, Ballyholey Farm Shop appear...
Business Matters, Ep 178 – Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal
January 17, 2024 11:30 - 44 minutes - 17.9 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Advisor at the Local Enterprise Office. Food Coast Donegal is an initiative driven by the Local Enterprise Office to support, celebrate and grow the Donegal food sector. Listen here: The post Business Matters, Ep 178 – Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Business Matters: Ep 177, Eugene Gallen – Bon Appetit
January 10, 2024 11:33 - 42 minutes - 17.2 MBOn Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Lifford man Eugene Gallen who set up Bon Appetit in June 2021. The company produces a range of cooked ready meals and has seen considerable growth in a short space of time. Bon Appetit manufactures and supplies in bulk to retailers such as Supervalu, Spar and … Business Matters: Ep 177, Eugene Gallen – Bon Appetit Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 177, Eugene Gallen – Bon Appetit appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Do...
Business Matters: Ep 176, Toni Forrester – Letterkenny Chamber
January 03, 2024 11:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Toni Forrester, Chief Executive Officer of Letterkenny Chamber. Founded in 1965, the chamber will celebrate its 60th anniversary next year and plays a significant role in fostering business development and promoting opportunities to create a thriving business environment. The chamber has grown considerably and now has … Business Matters: Ep 176, Toni Forrester – Letterkenny Chamber Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 176, T...
Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread
December 27, 2023 11:30 - 39 minutes - 36 MBOn this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Adrian Boyle, the founder of artisan bakery Blistered Bread in Letterkenny. The Creeslough native spend many years in Australia before returning to Ireland a couple of years ago with his wife Niamh. Blistered Bread is a family sourdough bakery that specialises in making handcraft breads … Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 175, Adrian Boyle – Blistered Bread appeared...
Business Matters: Ep 175, Ryan Allen – Irish Gap Year
December 20, 2023 11:30 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Ryan Allen, Founding Director of Irish Gap Year. The Bundoran based company has been running award-winning Gap Year Programmes in Ireland and indeed in Europe for a number of years, and currently employs 13 people in Donegal. Recently, it won the Export Award at the … Business Matters: Ep 175, Ryan Allen – Irish Gap Year Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 175, Ryan Allen – Irish Gap Year appeared first on Highland Radio - ...
Business Matters: Ep 174, Neil Crossan – Living Green
December 13, 2023 11:30 - 41 minutes - 16.5 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks to Inishowen entrepreneur and farmer Neil Crossan whose ‘Living Green’ business won the overall Donegal and Best-Established Enterprise Awards at the Donegal Enterprise Awards held earlier this month. Established in 2003, Living Green is the largest producer of worms in Ireland and the UK, distributing live worms … Business Matters: Ep 174, Neil Crossan – Living Green Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 174, Neil Crossan – Living...
Business Matters: Ep 173, Barry Doherty – C&B Agri Enterprise Limited
December 06, 2023 11:30 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore is joined by Kilcar man, Barry Doherty, who is Chief Executive Officer of Dunkineely-based C&B Agri Enterprise Limited. The firm uses seaweed and fish extracts to manufacture a natural, sustainable product known as a bio-stimulant which can be used on crops to boost growth and quality. He describes … Business Matters: Ep 173, Barry Doherty – C&B Agri Enterprise Limited Read More » The post Business Matters: Ep 173, Barry Doherty – C&B Agri En...
Business Matters Ep 172 Johnny Patterson
November 29, 2023 11:30 - 41 minutes - 16.8 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Johnny Patterson, who set up and runs the award winning Johnny’s Ranch Gourmet Street Kitchen providing the very Best of Local produce from Farm to Fork & Sea. Along with his sister Martina they have developed a great business that has got hugely positive feedback. … Business Matters Ep 172 Johnny Patterson Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 172 Johnny Patterson appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sp...
Business Matters Ep 171 – Hugh Bonner
November 22, 2023 11:41 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Hugh Bonner, managing director of publishing and event management company Mara Media which is based in Annagry. Mara Media dates back to 2005 when Hugh – who has a very strong background in the fishing industry – bought the already established publication called The Skipper. … Business Matters Ep 171 – Hugh Bonner Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 171 – Hugh Bonner appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News an...
Business Matters Ep 170 – Jacqui Fegan
November 15, 2023 11:40 - 35 minutes - 16.2 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Jacqui Fegan, the founder and proprietor of Four Paws Boarding Kennels and Dog Hotel in Kilmacrennan. Animal lover Jacqui went from working in a pharmacy to setting up her own kennels which have gone from strength to strength and with the help of husband Malachy … Business Matters Ep 170 – Jacqui Fegan Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 170 – Jacqui Fegan appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Business Matters Ep 169 – Karen Murphy
November 08, 2023 11:30 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Karen Murphy of Karen Murphy Speech, Drama and Communications. Her business dates back to 2006 and since then has grown considerably. Karen runs her own school and also teaches students privately on an individual and small group basis. She also teaches adults, and communications related … Business Matters Ep 169 – Karen Murphy Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 169 – Karen Murphy appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest D...
Business Matters Ep 168 – Sarah Marie McDevitt
November 01, 2023 11:30 - 46 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore is joined by Sarah Marie McDevitt, the managing owner of Pinehill Studios in Letterkenny, where she runs dance and fitness classes. Her business dates back to 2013 when she began her journey to bring “Fun Fitness” to Letterkenny. What was once a warehouse at the premises at the … Business Matters Ep 168 – Sarah Marie McDevitt Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 168 – Sarah Marie McDevitt appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal...
Business Matters Ep 167 – Brian Gallagher
October 18, 2023 10:30 - 44 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of The Station House in Letterkenny, Brian Gallagher. Brian began to explore the possibility of building a hotel on the family site along Oldtown Road in 2002. Construction began in September 2005 and the 81-bedroom hotel opened its doors on August 1st, 2006. … Business Matters Ep 167 – Brian Gallagher Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 167 – Brian Gallagher appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal Ne...
Business Matters Ep 166 – Trish Hegarty
October 11, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of Inis Communications, Trish Hegarty. Trish worked as a journalist with the Irish Times, RTÉ and BBC Radio Foyle before setting up her PR, social media, and digital content agency in 2004. Inis Communications recently launched the Inis ExPRtise PR toolkit for SMEs … Business Matters Ep 166 – Trish Hegarty Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 166 – Trish Hegarty appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal ...
Business Matters Ep 165 – James Russell, Eamon Russell & Denise McTeague
October 04, 2023 10:30 - 41 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the founder of Glenard Plant in Letterkenny, James Russell, and his son, Eamon, and daughter, Denise McTeague, who took over the running of the business based at Tara Court in 2016. James set up Glenard Plant with the help and support of his wife, Anne, … Business Matters Ep 165 – James Russell, Eamon Russell & Denise McTeague Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 165 – James Russell, Eamon Russell & Denise McTeague appear...
Business Matters Ep 163 – Seán McVeigh, John T. Fries & Larissa Feeney
September 20, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 18.7 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the Chief Commercial Officer with Precision Sports Technology, Seán McVeigh, about securing an investment of $100,000 from three US-based businessmen at the Alpha Innovation event in Rathmullan last Friday. Ciaran also speaks to one of those investors, John T Fries, who was presented with the the … Business Matters Ep 163 – Seán McVeigh, John T. Fries & Larissa Feeney Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 163 – Seán McVeigh, J...
Business Matters Ep 162 – Willie McCarter
September 13, 2023 10:30 - 50 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest is former managing director of Fruit of the Loom and former Chair of the International Fund For Ireland, Willie McCarter, who now works as an independent advisor. Four days after graduating from Trinity College in Economics and Political Science in 1969, he began his masters degree at … Business Matters Ep 162 – Willie McCarter Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 162 – Willie McCarter appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest...
Business Matters Ep 161 – Liam Langan – Playback edition
September 06, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, we go back to an interview in February when Ciaran O’Donnell spoke to Liam Langan from Dunfanaghy. Liam set up his quantity surveying practice with a former work colleague, Jason Tully, in 2012. Headquartered in Dublin, the company opened a second office in Letterkenny last year and currently employs 22 … Business Matters Ep 161 – Liam Langan – Playback edition Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 161 – Liam Langan – Playback edition appeared first on...
Business Matters Ep 160 – Thomas Ellis – Playback edition
August 30, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, we go back to an interview in January when Ciaran O’Donnell spoke to the co-owner of Donegal Bees in Glencolmcille, Thomas Ellis A former carpenter, Thomas set up the company in 2013, and in 2020 Áine Curran became a co-owner. Donegal Bees has the only wax-processing facility in Ireland and … Business Matters Ep 160 – Thomas Ellis – Playback edition Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 160 – Thomas Ellis – Playback edition appeared first on Highland R...
Business Matters Ep 159 – Linda McClean & Siobhan Grant
August 23, 2023 10:30 - 42 minutes - 16.9 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of Mallow Mia in Newtowncunningham, Linda McClean. The food scientist turned gourmet marshmallow and rocky roads maker, set up the business in 2014, and in 2020 she opted to go full-time at the venture. After graduating from Queens and completing her masters degree … Business Matters Ep 159 – Linda McClean & Siobhan Grant Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 159 – Linda McClean & Siobhan Grant appeared first on ...
Business Matters Ep 158 – Joe & Tracey Alexander
August 16, 2023 10:30 - 40 minutes - 16.3 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to the owners of Alexander’s of Ballybofey, Joe and Tracey Alexander. The business was taken over from the McClure family by Joe’s parents in 1960 and has been trading successfully since. Joe bought over the shop and became the sole owner in 1989. And in 2019, his … Business Matters Ep 158 – Joe & Tracey Alexander Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 158 – Joe & Tracey Alexander appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal...
Business Matters Ep 157 – Fiona Murphy & Mairtín Kelly
August 09, 2023 10:30 - 48 minutes - 19.6 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the co-owner of Citadel Gymnastics in Letterkenny and Gweedore, Fiona Murphy, and the owner of Kelly’s Centra and Kelly’s Diner in Letterkenny, Mairtín Kelly. Having graduated in mechanical engineering, Fiona Murphy decided to leave her job as a project engineer in Donegal Town and set … Business Matters Ep 157 – Fiona Murphy & Mairtín Kelly Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 157 – Fiona Murphy & Mairtín Kelly appeared ...
Business Matters Ep 156 – Terance Boyle
August 02, 2023 10:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn this week’s Busines Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by hairdresser, Terance Boyle. A native of Kilcar, Terance left school at the age of 14 and after a number of jobs, he decided to pursue a career in the hair industry when he moved to Letterkenny, spending the next ten years with Patrick Gildea. Terance … Business Matters Ep 156 – Terance Boyle Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 156 – Terance Boyle appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Business Matters Ep 155 – Louis Boyce & Deirdre McColgan
July 26, 2023 10:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by local estate agent, Louis Boyce. A native of Carrigart with a strong background in retail, Louis set up a property agency with Denis Faulkner in Letterkenny 20 years ago. He left the company in 2014 and spent the next three years in London. Louis went … Business Matters Ep 155 – Louis Boyce & Deirdre McColgan Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 155 – Louis Boyce & Deirdre McColgan appeared first on Highland Radio - Lates...
Business Matters Ep 154 – Shannon Porter
July 19, 2023 10:30 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the founder and owner of The Miik Bar in Carrigans, Shannon Porter. Shannon’s family owns a large dairy farm that comprises 450 cows and 200 ewes on 800 acres. She graduated with an Honours Degree in Agriculture from Harper Adams University in 2021, and a … Business Matters Ep 154 – Shannon Porter Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 154 – Shannon Porter appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
Business Matters Ep 153 – Oliver McBride
July 12, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Oliver McBride, editor of The Fishing Daily and director at Salt Water Media. After working in a number of different jobs while combining his third-level studies, Oliver set up The Fishing Daily in September 2019, and in January 2020 the news platform went live In … Business Matters Ep 153 – Oliver McBride Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 153 – Oliver McBride appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and ...
Business Matters Ep 152 – Ciarán McHugh & Toni Forrester
July 05, 2023 10:30 - 40 minutes - 37 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner and founder of the Sliabh Liag Campsite in Teelin, Ciarán McHugh. The seven-acre site was developed in 2021 and around 250 people stayed there over the June bank holiday weekend. Last month the Sliabh Liag Campsite won Campsite of the Year at the … Business Matters Ep 152 – Ciarán McHugh & Toni Forrester Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 152 – Ciarán McHugh & Toni Forrester appeared first on Highland Radio - ...
Business Matters Ep 151 – James McDevitt
June 28, 2023 10:30 - 52 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the co-owner of the Caisleáin Óir Hotel and the co-owner of Errigal Brewing in Annagry, James McDevitt. Caisleáin Óir, which employs around 60 people, was opened in 2002, and last year, James and his sister, Anita, secured a license for their brewery. A qualified secondary … Business Matters Ep 151 – James McDevitt Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 151 – James McDevitt appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal...
Business Matters Ep 150 – Shaun Doohan, Amy Doohan, Cllr Anthony Molloy & Brendan Bradas O’Donnell
June 21, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 12.4 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Shaun Doohan and his daughter, Amy, who along with Shaun’s mother, Margaret, run the well-known Shamrock Lodge in Falcarragh which won Pub of the Year at the recent Highland Radio Customer Appreciation Awards. Ciaran also speaks to Donegal County Councillor, Anthony Molloy, and Brendan Bradas O’Donnell, … Business Matters Ep 150 – Shaun Doohan, Amy Doohan, Cllr Anthony Molloy & Brendan Bradas O’Donnell Read More » The post Busin...
Business Matters Ep 149 – Fionnuala Rabbitt & Mary Lou McDonald
June 14, 2023 10:30 - 47 minutes - 19 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the CEO of Highland Radio and Letterkenny Chamber President, Fionnuala Rabbitt, who hosted the chamber president’s annual lunch in the Radisson Hotel on Friday afternoon. Ciaran also speaks to the leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, who delivered the keynote address at the Letterkenny … Business Matters Ep 149 – Fionnuala Rabbitt & Mary Lou McDonald Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 149 – Fionnuala Rabbitt & Mary L...
Business Matters Ep 148 – Garbhán Downey
June 07, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 18.5 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of Colmcille Press in Derry and spokesperson for the Derry University Group, Garbhán Downey. A former journalist with the Irish News, the Sunday Times, the Belfast Telegraph and the Derry Journal, he was also the editor of the Derry News. In 2005, Garbhán moved … Business Matters Ep 148 – Garbhán Downey Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 148 – Garbhán Downey appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal Ne...
Business Matters Ep 147 – Thomas Costello
May 31, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 18.8 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of TC Promotions based on Arranmore Island, Thomas Costello. A native of Aranmore, Thomas began his DJing career as a 14-year-old in Smuggler’s Nightclub in 1990. After a number of years working in construction which took him to London, Limerick and Dublin, Thomas returned … Business Matters Ep 147 – Thomas Costello Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 147 – Thomas Costello appeared first on Highland Radio - Lat...
Business Matters Ep 146 – Patrick McLaughlin & Aine Moyne Grieve
May 24, 2023 10:30 - 39 minutes - 16 MBOn this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the managing director of Silver Strand Rope Works in Moville, Patrick McLaughlin. Patrick set up his business at the age of 17 at the same time he was sitting his Leaving Certificate in 1990. Back in December, Silver Strand Rope Works, which is the only … Business Matters Ep 146 – Patrick McLaughlin & Aine Moyne Grieve Read More » The post Business Matters Ep 146 – Patrick McLaughlin & Aine Moyne Grieve appeared first on High...