Highland Radio Business Matters

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Joe Devenney, co-founder of Crolly Distillery which produced its first casks of single malt whiskey last year, and Letterkenny Community Centre’s Management Committee Chairperson, Philip O’Kennedy, who speaks about the ambitious redevelopment plans for the well-known facility on Pearse Road. Joining Ciaran for the Backing Business […...

On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Frankie Veldman, owner of Errigal Training Centre in Falcarragh which recently received approval from the Global Wind Energy Organisation to deliver all five modules of the basic safety training programme. And for this week’s Backing Business Segment, Ciaran is joined by Donegal ETB Course Recruitment […] The post Business Ma...

On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to SITA’s Location Lead in Letterkenny, Vincent Kennedy, about the company’s plans to create 55 new jobs at its base on Business Park Road. And for this week’s Backing Business Segment, Ciaran is joined by Donegal County Council’s Head of Economic Development, Anne Marie Conlon. The post Business Matters Ep 38 – Vincent Ke...

On this week’s Business Matters Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Manus Gallagher, owner of Mannies Bar in Convoy. He’s the third generation Manus Gallagher to run the well-known establishment, having taking over the business in 1997. Ciaran also speaks to Bernard Gallagher who set up CMB Signs in Letterkenny in 2007 and currently employs eight people. […] The post Business Matters Ep 37 – Man...

In the second of a two-part series featuring Donegal companies that have benefitted from Udaras Na Gaeltachta’s Trading Online Initiatives, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Marian Sweeney, owner of Jeem Design and Atlantic Memorials in Dungloe, and Gweedore-based Caitlín Nic Gabhann, founder of www.irishconcertinalessons.com And in the Backing Business segment, Ciaran speaks to Michael Tunney, Head [&#82...

In the first of a two-part series featuring small and micro Donegal gaeltacht enterprises that have benefitted from Udaras Na Gaeltachta’s Trading Online Initiatives, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Neil Ferry, owner of Donegal Copper Craft in Meenacladdy, and Noreen Harding from the family-run Pixalili company in Downings. And in the first of our new Backing […] The post Business Matters Ep 35 &...

On this week’s Business Matters Podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Tirconaill Tribune editor, John McAteer. After working on a freelance basis with the Donegal News for twenty years, John McAteer and his business partner, Francis Diver, set up the Tirconaill Tribune newspaper in February, 1991. Thirty years and almost 1,300 editions later, John says the […] The post Business Matters Ep 34 –...

On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Letterkenny-based illustrator and graphic harvester, Ruth Graham. After studying illustration in Cornwall, Ruth took up a number of jobs on her return to Donegal before becoming self-employed in 2015. Ciaran also speaks to Helen Nolan, co-founder and CEO of Spraoi Agus Sport – the award-winning social enterprise […] The post Business Matters...

      On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to business advisor, Siobhan Grant and Donegal’s Head of Enterprise, Michael Tunney. Siobhan Grant is owner of Grant Connections – a consultancy firm that specialises in helping small businesses which she set up in 2006. Siobhan is also Network Manager for Tech North-West […] The post Business M...

On this week’s Business Matters Podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to well-known pharmacist, Tom Murray, who opened his first pharmacy in Ramelton in 2001. He has since opened chemists in Castlefinn and Convoy. Born in Coventry, Tom moved to Ireland in the nineties and worked as a manager with the Lloyds and Boots companies before becoming […] The post Business Matters Ep 31 – Tom Murray appear...

On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to John McNulty from Kilcar who is owner of the Mace store in Stranorlar and owner of the Sean Ostan Guesthouse in Carrick. John has been self-employed in the retail sector since 2000, having previously worked for two years in the insurance industry after studying business at […] The post Business Matters Ep 30 – John McNulty & Cl...

Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest on this week’s Business Matters podcast is Michael Margey who is President of the Letterkenny Chamber and head of the business faculty at LYIT. It’s a busy time for Michael as he outlines to Ciaran: The post Business Matters Ep 29 – Micheal Margey appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest on this week’s Business Matters podcast is Denis Sheridan, director of DS Environmental Services based in Kilmacrennan. After leaving school in 1974 aged 14, Denis worked as a shop boy, a petrol pump attendant and a tanker helper with Donegal Creameries, before emigrating to Australia in 1983 where he secured employment as […] The post Business Matt...

In this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Vinny McGroary, Donegal ETB Training Manager, about how Donegal ETB’s Further Education and Training (FET) Service is helping businesses across the county to upskill and reskill staff in these challenging times through a variety of funded and training opportunities. Ciaran also talks to financial advisor, David […]...

In this week’s podcast, John Breslin talks to Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise at Donegal Local Enterprise Office – the essential resource for small businesses in Donegal. John also speaks to Ballybofey teenager, Niamh Gallagher, who has started her own clothes range company. Niamh currently has 70,000 followers across social media. The post Business Matters Ep 26 – Michael Tun...

In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Paul Herrity, Delivery Service Manager with An Post in Letterkenny, about an extremely busy 2020 for himself and his team of 80 staff at their depot at Carnamuggagh. Ciaran also talks to Finn Harps Commercial Manager, Aidan Campbell, about recent calls from Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pearse […] The post Business Matters Ep 25 –...

In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Eleanor Hanna, general manager of Hanna Hats in Donegal Town, about her 25-year association with the famous family business which is producing around 2,000 caps per week. Ciaran also talks to Mark Doherty, managing director of Century Cinemas, Backstage Bar & Grill and Century Play in Letterkenny […] The post Business Matters...

In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Letterkenny-based accountant, Conall Dunne, about his new business, Easy Customs Limited (easycustoms.ie) which provides an independent and confidential service for businesses looking to outsource their customs compliance. Ciaran also speaks to Greg McCann, Executive Director and Head of FinTrU North West, about the company’s seventh financial serv...

In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Cork financial advisor, David Daly, who could be the vital link for people from Donegal and the North West looking to recoup large amounts of money lost on Spanish property. Ciaran also talks to Letterkenny gym owner, Neil Barrett, about pulling up the shutters again at his […] The post Business Matters Ep 22 – David Daly & Neil Barrett...

In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to solicitor and mediator, Brian McMullin, whose firm opened a new office in Killybegs earlier this year. Originally from Stranorlar, Brian has been practicing for almost 30 years. The post Business Matters Ep 21 – Brian McMullin appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

For this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell travels to Lifford to talk to Richard and Wendy Starrett about an award-winning year on their 160-acre dairy farm. Ciaran also drops in to The Kitchen on Letterkenny’s Main Street and speaks to Pat Brady about keeping the family business open in challenging times. The post Business Matters Ep 20 – Richard Starrett, Wendy Starrett and Pat Brady appear...

For this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Milford native, Brendan McBride, who decided to train as a business executive coach in 2006, after 20 years in sales and marketing roles with leading brand names. He also talks to Deirdre Bradley, Chairperson of the Carndonagh Traders’ Association and owner of Deirdre’s At The Diamond, about […] The post Business Matters Ep 19 – Brendan McB...

For this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Malachi Eastwood, CEO of Gartan Technologies – a software company based in Letterkenny which the Belfast native set up with Peter Cunningham in 2001. Gartan Technologies specialise in time management solutions for the emergency services in Ireland, the UK and Australia. The post Business Matters Ep 18 – Malachi Eastwood appeared first...

For this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Donegal Women in Business Network President, Jo Daly, who is co-owner of the Quay West Restaurant in Donegal Town, about her 33 years in Donegal. Ciaran also speaks to Letterkenny businessman, John Watson, who recently opened his new Watson Hire store at Lisnennan after a fire destroyed […] The post Business Matters Ep 17 – Jo Daly &#0...

For this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Sligo native, Michael Boyd, who moved to Letterkenny to take up the role of HR manager at IMED in 1990. Nine years later, he set up Boyd HR. Ciaran also talks to Stephen Seawright, Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Manager, about Donegal Connect 2020 which was held […] The post Business Matters Ep 15 – Michael Boyd & Steph...