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Business Matters, Ep 246: Author Paul Gosling’s new book examines potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 39:39


In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Derry based financial journalist and economic commentator Paul Gosling about his new book “A New Ireland – a Five Year Review” which considers what preparation has been made for a potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland. In the book he looks at the […] The post Business Matters, Ep 246: Author Paul Gosling’s new book examines potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, EP 245 – Failte Ireland’s Joan Crawford on the success of the Wild Atlantic Way

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 38:37


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Wild Atlantic Way and, in particular, how it has been such a success here in Donegal. Launched in 2014, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km driving route that passes through nine counties and three provinces. Along the route, there are more […] The post Business Matters, EP 245 – Failte Ireland’s Joan Crawford on the success of the Wild Atlantic Way appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, EP 244: Inishowen Boating – trips including Ireland’s most northerly island, Inishtrahull

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 33:23


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at Inishowen Boating which runs charter boats for sightseeing and angling excursions off the coastline of the Inishowen peninsula. Given the spectacular scenery it is little wonder that there are many rave reviews of some of the trips and many a memory to treasure has been created. […] The post Business Matters, EP 244: Inishowen Boating – trips including Ireland’s most northerly island, Inishtrahull appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 243: Big Donegal interest in Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards – plus retrofitting your home

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:39


Entries for Blas na hÉireann 2025, the Irish Food Awards are open. Blas na hÉireann is the largest blind-tasted food awards on the island of Ireland, designed to recognise and celebrate the very best Irish food and drink.  Donegal food producers have achieved consistent success at the awards which are in their 18th year. Through […] The post Business Matters, Ep 243: Big Donegal interest in Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards – plus retrofitting your home appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 242: From Australia to Ballybofey – DL Burger celebrates a tasty first year

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 33:08


DL Burger operates in Ballybofey and the man behind it is Gareth “Dutch” – who is well known in the Town Towns area. When he returned to Ireland from Australia, he had to think long and hard about whether he would stay in the construction sector or would he fulfil a lifelong dream to run […] The post Business Matters, Ep 242: From Australia to Ballybofey – DL Burger celebrates a tasty first year appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 241 – Brian McGeehin and a cats eyes invention that turns blue as a black ice warning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 36:42


A Letterkenny-based entrepreneur is developing a new version of ‘cats eyes’ that could have a major positive impact on road safety. Brian McGeehin, co-founder of Blue Eye Highway, has a patented product that essentially turns cats eyes blue when it is freezing and this acts as a warning on roads where there can be black […] The post Business Matters, Ep 241 – Brian McGeehin and a cats eyes invention that turns blue as a black ice warning appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 240 – James McGinley MD of McGinley Coach Travel, 50 years on and still growing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 47:36


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about McGinley Coach Travel which has expanded considerably in recent decades and which now employs almost 50 people. Founded by John McGinley over 50 years ago, the coach travel firm’s distinctive white, orange and blue branded buses are particularly well known in north and north-west […] The post Business Matters, Ep 240 – James McGinley MD of McGinley Coach Travel, 50 years on and still growing appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 42:28


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Termon's Mark Gallagher, who along with his partner Asya have a youtube channel called Something To Remember. They both have a passion for travel and began to make videos of places that they were visiting. Having set up the youtube channel, they reached the threshold to […] The post Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’ appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:00


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Jimmy Stafford, Bank of Ireland Area Operations and Risk Manager, about the changing face of banking, fraud, legislation about cash and ATMs, and his own career. A native of Cobh in Co. Cork, Jimmy outlines how he came to be in Donegal and his love for […] The post Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Ep 237: Anthony Kernan, MD of the Kernan Group – from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to employing more than 350 people

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 39:13


In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Anthony Kernan, the Managing Director of the Kernan Group, which has more than a dozen outlets in Donegal, and also in Mayo. After a career as a professional footballer in England was halted due to injury while still a teenager, Anthony returned to Ireland […] The post Business Matters – Ep 237: Anthony Kernan, MD of the Kernan Group – from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to employing more than 350 people appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Ep 236: Last call for people in Donegal to avail of UK pension boost – plus the New Frontiers programme

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:00


On Business Matters this week, the main topic is pensions and how if you worked previously in Northern Ireland or Great Britain, not only could you  get a small UK pension but by paying additional National Insurance Contributions, you can get an increased UK pension worth in excess of €14,000 per annum. Many people who […] The post Business Matters – Ep 236: Last call for people in Donegal to avail of UK pension boost – plus the New Frontiers programme appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Ep 235: Award winning Spraoi agus Sport, plus calls to change defamation laws

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 38:36


In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at an award winning social enterprise business, plus calls by Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association on the Government to strengthen the Defamation Amendment Bill to provide meaningful protections for small businesses and citizens against costly and often unjustified defamation claims. First up, Chris speaks with Helen Nolan, […] The post Business Matters – Ep 235: Award winning Spraoi agus Sport, plus calls to change defamation laws appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 39:09


In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore is joined in studio by Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at Highland Radio, who reflects on the hugely successful Highland Radio Hospitality Awards which were held last weekend. In part two, he finds out about what the Agri-food Regulator's role is and how it is of relevance to businesses […] The post Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 233 – International Women’s Day event, an Education and Training Fair, and a guide to solicitors for businesses

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 38:22


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at a Donegal Women in Business Network event to coincide with International Women's Day, a two day Further Education and Training Fair, and also a new book, The Business Owner’s Guide To Choosing And Using A Solicitor. First up, he talks with Maria Rushe of Rushe Fitness […] The post Business Matters, Ep 233 – International Women’s Day event, an Education and Training Fair, and a guide to solicitors for businesses appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 232: 3D Construction Printing, plus Local Enterprise Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 40:30


In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the subject of 3D construction printing, and also the forthcoming Local Enterprise Week. Recently Ireland’s first 3D printed homes came on stream for Louth County Council in Dundalk. The families are the first residents to live in 3D concrete homes in Ireland and the UK. Two Donegal […] The post Business Matters, Ep 232: 3D Construction Printing, plus Local Enterprise Week appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 230: Clare Ryan co-founder of ITUS Secure Technologies – plus .ie domain profile report

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 34:29


In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with the co-founder of a cyber security company based in CoLab in Letterkenny who was on a recent trade mission to the United States, and also to the CEO of .ie the national registry for over 300,000 domain names.  First up we’ll hear from  Newtowncunningham based Clare Ryan, […] The post Business Matters, Ep 230: Clare Ryan co-founder of ITUS Secure Technologies – plus .ie domain profile report appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Eps 230: Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, plus SMS Stoneworks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 37:40


In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks finds out more about the forthcoming Highland Radio Hospitality Awards with Sean Quinn, Head of Sales at the station. The shortlist has been decided and it looks all-set to be another sell-out on March 2nd in Jackson’s Hotel, Ballybofey. In the second part of the programme, […] The post Business Matters – Eps 230: Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, plus SMS Stoneworks appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 229: Courses and supports at Local Enterprise Office, plus Travel Counsellors and corporate travel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 44:40


In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the big range of courses and supports on offer at the Local Enterprise Office Donegal, and also delves into the corporate travel sector. First up, he has been speaking with Brendan Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Donegal, and hears about how […] The post Business Matters – EP 229: Courses and supports at Local Enterprise Office, plus Travel Counsellors and corporate travel appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 229: I Am Self aromatherapy – plus STEM subjects showcase

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 33:40


In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks to Inishowen based Edelle Harrigan Edgar of I Am Self Care. Her award winning aromatherapy business has made great strides since she started it in 2001, and she is hoping to expand in the years ahead. In the second part of the programme, Chris finds out more … Business Matters – EP 229: I Am Self aromatherapy – plus STEM subjects showcase Read More » The post Business Matters – EP 229: I Am Self aromatherapy – plus STEM subjects showcase appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 228: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 41:39


In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore talks to Emma McHugh, Managing Director of Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny about the changing nature of the travel agent business, and the advantages of using a travel agency. They also discuss the importance of travel insurance, and how despite all the online options many, people are going back to … Business Matters – EP 228: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing Read More » The post Business Matters – EP 228: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 226: Killybegs Energy making its mark, plus record year for Ireland West Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 40:42


In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the award winning Killybegs Energy, and also how 2024 was a record year for Ireland West Airport in Knock. First up, he finds out more about Killybegs Energy which recently won the Best Start up Award at the Donegal Local Enterprise Awards. Run by father … Business Matters – EP 226: Killybegs Energy making its mark, plus record year for Ireland West Airport Read More » The post Business Matters – EP 226: Killybegs Energy making its mark, plus record year for Ireland West Airport appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 225: Grove Dairy Farm’s new Barista Milk is coming to a coffee near you

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 34:57


In this week’s programme, the first of 2025, Chris Ashmore finds out more about a new barista milk product that is set to hit the shelves this month. Grove Dairy in Casltederg in Tyrone  is a family-run business established by Jack and Hazel Mitchell, who began processing and bottling milk on their farm in 1978. … Business Matters – EP 225: Grove Dairy Farm’s new Barista Milk is coming to a coffee near you Read More » The post Business Matters – EP 225: Grove Dairy Farm’s new Barista Milk is coming to a coffee near you appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – EP 224: Seabound Engineering making waves

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 41:32


In the last programme in the Business Matters series for 2024, Chris Ashmore takes a look at a rapidly expanding and highly successful Inishowen based marine engineering company, Seabound Engineering. The company specialises in the building of aluminium vessels and its order book is full for the next three years. With quite a few projects … Business Matters – EP 224: Seabound Engineering making waves Read More » The post Business Matters – EP 224: Seabound Engineering making waves appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Ep 223: Donegal’s first woman golf professional, plus ISME’s calls for change

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 40:43


In this week's programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Donegal's first woman professional golfer, Gemma McClenaghan (nee Hegarty)  from Shrove in Inishowen. A graduate of the famous uUniversity of St. Andrew's in Scotland back in the late 90s, she went back to third level education in 2019 and undertook a Professional Golfers Association training course through the … Business Matters – Ep 223: Donegal’s first woman golf professional, plus ISME’s calls for change Read More » The post Business Matters – Ep 223: Donegal’s first woman golf professional, plus ISME’s calls for change appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters – Ep 222: Mark Doherty of the Century (Cinema) Complex

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 38:46


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Mark Doherty, owner of the Century Complex in Letterkenny, which in addition to the multi-screen cinema also boasts a superb indoor Century Play area for kids, a new indoor crazy golf facility, reality darts, shuffleboards and much more including the Backstage Restaurant, Bida's Corner bar and … Business Matters – Ep 222: Mark Doherty of the Century (Cinema) Complex Read More » The post Business Matters – Ep 222: Mark Doherty of the Century (Cinema) Complex appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 221: Tinney’s Toys continued expansion – plus organic wool pillow company Woolow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 39:36


In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore speaks with Liam Tinney, the owner of Tinney’s Toys, a Donegal firm that has enjoyed considerable success since it was established in 2013 and which has seen massive growth having really pushed its online presence. Chris paid a visit to the premises in Drumnahoe on the outskirts of Letterkenny … Business Matters, Ep 221: Tinney’s Toys continued expansion – plus organic wool pillow company Woolow Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 221: Tinney’s Toys continued expansion – plus organic wool pillow company Woolow appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 220 – Letterkenny Chamber awards, plus Wild Atlantic Camp seasonal initiatives

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 39:32


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore reflects on the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards nights and also takes a look at Wild Atlantic Camp glamping and its Christmas initiatives. The Chamber Business Awards were held in the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny, and once again the gala presentation night was a big success. Toni Forrester, Chief … Business Matters, Ep 220 – Letterkenny Chamber awards, plus Wild Atlantic Camp seasonal initiatives Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 220 – Letterkenny Chamber awards, plus Wild Atlantic Camp seasonal initiatives appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 219 – Wind Energy potential, Ballyliffin hotel in line for award, and Inishowen Innovation

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:20


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the wind energy sector, and especially off-shore developments. He’s been speaking with Dave Linehan, Head of Policy and Research at Wind Energy Ireland. He has also been speaking with Ron Kerrigan General Manager of the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel about a major €1 … Business Matters, Ep 219 – Wind Energy potential, Ballyliffin hotel in line for award, and Inishowen Innovation Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 219 – Wind Energy potential, Ballyliffin hotel in line for award, and Inishowen Innovation appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 218: The Future Oak Farm project – plus a unique protein bar in the making

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 33:16


In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore speaks with John Duffy who, along with Laura McGoran, runs a regenerative, organic farm near Churchill. What they are doing could be an eye opener for many when it comes to uplands farming, and they have a business with several different revenue streams. These include on-farm events  on their … Business Matters, Ep 218: The Future Oak Farm project – plus a unique protein bar in the making Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 218: The Future Oak Farm project – plus a unique protein bar in the making appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 42:45


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Newtowncunningham based Andy McGowan who has been in the plumbing business for 20 years. He now specialises in leak detection, using the latest technology.  Meanwhile, a new first phase of the entrepreneur development programme known as New Frontiers, which is funded by Enterprise Ireland, begins next … Business Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 216: Donegal woman is CEO of Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 31:00


The CEO and Co-Founder of Ireland's first ever national baby bank is from Donegal. Community Connect is a newly registered charity that provides essential baby items to families struggling to afford them. In this week’s progamme, Chris Ashmore speaks with CEO and co-founder Elaine Noonan about Community Connect. It currently has hubs in Dublin, Cork, … Business Matters, Ep 216: Donegal woman is CEO of Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 216: Donegal woman is CEO of Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 216 – Donegal woman is CEO for Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 31:00


The CEO and Co-Founder of Ireland's first ever national baby bank is from Donegal. Community Connect is a newly registered charity that provides essential baby items to families struggling to afford them. In this week’s progamme, Chris Ashmore speaks with CEO and co-founder Elaine Noonan about Community Connect. It currently has hubs in Dublin, Cork, … Business Matters, Ep 216 – Donegal woman is CEO for Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 216 – Donegal woman is CEO for Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 215: North West Future of Energy Conference, plus 50 years in business for McDaid’s Bathrooms Plumbing Tiles

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 36:36


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming North West Future of Energy Conference which will take place on Thursday, November 7th at Ebrington Square in Derry, and also 50 years in business for Buncrana based firm McDaids Bathrooms, Plumbing, Tiles. Sponsored by SSE Renewables, this annual cross-border event brings together … Business Matters, Ep 215: North West Future of Energy Conference, plus 50 years in business for McDaid’s Bathrooms Plumbing Tiles Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 215: North West Future of Energy Conference, plus 50 years in business for McDaid’s Bathrooms Plumbing Tiles appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 214 – Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamer Awards, auto-enrolment pensions, and a new pop up sustainable fashion shop

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 41:44


In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the programme begins with a look back on the highly successful inaugural Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce Awards. Secretary Louise Patton reflects on the night and goes through the winners. Next, Chris looks at the new auto-enrolment pension scheme which is set to begin in September … Business Matters, Ep 214 – Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamer Awards, auto-enrolment pensions, and a new pop up sustainable fashion shop Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 214 – Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamer Awards, auto-enrolment pensions, and a new pop up sustainable fashion shop appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 213: Pumpskynz’ making a difference with its covers for diabetes devices

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 36:15


In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Catherine Devine, the founder of Pumpskynz which sells stylish and functional accessories for diabetes management devices which also empower individuals to embrace their diabetes with confidence and style.  She's outlines the journey to date for her business which has considerable potential. Indeed, there are … Business Matters, Ep 213: Pumpskynz’ making a difference with its covers for diabetes devices Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 213: Pumpskynz’ making a difference with its covers for diabetes devices appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 212: PR agency Inis Communications continues to evolve after 20 years in business

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 36:17


On this week's Business Matters, Chris Ashmore 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. In this episode, we'll hear about how her Inishowen-based PR agency … Business Matters, Ep 212: PR agency Inis Communications continues to evolve after 20 years in business Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 212: PR agency Inis Communications continues to evolve after 20 years in business appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 39:54


In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month. The origins of the paper date back to June 1994, when then-president of the Chamber of Commerce, Susan McGonagle, had a simple but powerful idea – to … Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 210: A Syrian beekeeper in Carndonagh, export opportunties and a digital readiness monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 44:44


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore will be looking at a report from farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm IFAC  finds that expanding internationally is high on priority list for many Irish agrifood SMEs. He speaks with  David Leydon, Head of Food & Agribusiness with IFAC about its report which is called  … Business Matters, Ep 210: A Syrian beekeeper in Carndonagh, export opportunties and a digital readiness monitor Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 210: A Syrian beekeeper in Carndonagh, export opportunties and a digital readiness monitor appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 209: Twin Towns Business Awards, Business in the Community, and Home Building Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 38:00


In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore begins by speaking with Louise Patton of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chamber about its inaugural awards night, and also the chamber itself and the role it can play in promoting a positive message about the Twin Towns. He also finds out about how Business in … Business Matters, Ep 209: Twin Towns Business Awards, Business in the Community, and Home Building Finance Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 209: Twin Towns Business Awards, Business in the Community, and Home Building Finance appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 208 – Get Up and Go Diaries are truly inspirational

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 36:00


In this week's edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with the key personnel behind a very successful Ballyshannon based company, Get Up and Go Publications Ltd. It produces high-quality inspirational diaries, journals and planners that go far beyond Ireland's shores and retail outlets. Indeed, around 600,000 copies have now been sold. The … Business Matters, Ep 208 – Get Up and Go Diaries are truly inspirational Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 208 – Get Up and Go Diaries are truly inspirational appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 207 – Convoy woman’s fashion brand Calculate Clothing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 39:41


Have you ever thought about launching your own fashion brand? Well, for one Donegal entrepreneur a long held dream has been realised. Back in spring, Convoy woman Elaine Ayton launched a brand new online brand Calculate Clothing, offering a unique mix of comfort and style. And she is this week’s guest on Business Matters with … Business Matters, Ep 207 – Convoy woman’s fashion brand Calculate Clothing Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 207 – Convoy woman’s fashion brand Calculate Clothing appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, EP 206: The Circular Dress Collaborative – plus Walking Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 42:25


In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at two businesses in the county, one that is just opening and other that is well established. A new sustainable fashion centre Circular Dress Collaborative is a new hub for sustainable fashion and events in the communities of Donegal and surrounding counties. It encourages consumers to participate … Business Matters, EP 206: The Circular Dress Collaborative – plus Walking Ireland Read More » The post Business Matters, EP 206: The Circular Dress Collaborative – plus Walking Ireland appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, EP 205: Donegal Sea Adventure offers stunning boat trips around islands

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 32:50


In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Manus O'Boyle, the founder of a Burtonport-based boat tour company called Donegal Sea Adventure. The business began last year and its sea safari experiences, using a purpose built high speed boat, offer a great insight into the heritage, culture, and history, of islands off the west … Business Matters, EP 205: Donegal Sea Adventure offers stunning boat trips around islands Read More » The post Business Matters, EP 205: Donegal Sea Adventure offers stunning boat trips around islands appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, EP 203: The case for rail investment in the north-west – plus Donegal Women’s Business Network 25th anniversary event

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 44:59


On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the prospects for increased investment in railways in the north-west – including re-establishing a link between Donegal and the network on the rest of the island – and he also has an update on the main event being planned by the Donegal Women in Business Network … Business Matters, EP 203: The case for rail investment in the north-west – plus Donegal Women’s Business Network 25th anniversary event Read More » The post Business Matters, EP 203: The case for rail investment in the north-west – plus Donegal Women’s Business Network 25th anniversary event appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 202: Brosef, the pet-friendly coffee shop – plus a new Energy Efficiency Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 35:43


In this week’s episode, Chris Ashmore finds out more about a new pet-friendly coffee shop that has opened in Letterkenny, and also looks at a new energy efficiency grant for businesses. There has been an explosion in the number of coffee shops in Donegal over the past couple of years. The latest offering is Brosef, … Business Matters, Ep 202: Brosef, the pet-friendly coffee shop – plus a new Energy Efficiency Grant Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 202: Brosef, the pet-friendly coffee shop – plus a new Energy Efficiency Grant appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 201 – Career opportunities and promoting Donegal produce at the Mary from Dungloe Festival

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 40:17


In this episode the focus of attention is the forthcoming Mary from Dungloe International Arts Festival which is the biggest festival of its kind in the county.  Festivals can play a major role in boosting economic activity and the festival in Dungloe is a prime example of this, with numerous businesses benefiting. Over the years … Business Matters, Ep 201 – Career opportunities and promoting Donegal produce at the Mary from Dungloe Festival Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 201 – Career opportunities and promoting Donegal produce at the Mary from Dungloe Festival appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 34:33


In this 200th episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Ambition female accelerator programme, and speaks with Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office, Donegal. He also catches up with Justin Molloy, Director, Construction Industry Federation, Western/Midlands and Northern Region, to discuss about the construction sector's capacity to meet the demand … Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 199 – Social Enterprises have big potential, plus the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Letterkenny man John Logue who is Chief Executive officer of Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland, or SERI, a national representative body for social enterprises. Essentially social enterprises are non-profit making but play an invaluable role in communities. And he feels they should be given more … Business Matters, Ep 199 – Social Enterprises have big potential, plus the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 199 – Social Enterprises have big potential, plus the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 197: Zara Montgomery’s One Stop Shop for wedding and corporate music

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore interviews musician Zara Montgomery who recently established a one stop shop for all your wedding music. Her new band Snapshot Live was set up to cater for weddings and also corporate events. For weddings rather than having a number of different people to contact, she can provide … Business Matters, Ep 197: Zara Montgomery’s One Stop Shop for wedding and corporate music Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 197: Zara Montgomery’s One Stop Shop for wedding and corporate music appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 196: Micro Finance Ireland loans, Food Coast Donegal events, and third level degrees at Donegal ETB

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 39:09


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Philip O’Kennedy, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office in Ireland about how Micro Finance Ireland can help businesses. He also talks with Maura Toner, Food Coast Donegal Executive, about a number of great events over the coming months in Donegal  that are open to … Business Matters, Ep 196: Micro Finance Ireland loans, Food Coast Donegal events, and third level degrees at Donegal ETB Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 196: Micro Finance Ireland loans, Food Coast Donegal events, and third level degrees at Donegal ETB appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 37:42


In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Larissa Feeney, President of the Donegal Women In Business Network which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. She is also the founder and CEO of the award winning Accountant Online business which has seen rapid growth in recent years and which has just been … Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards Read More » The post Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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