Highland Radio Business Matters
Episodes
Business Matters, Ep 293: Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber’s new chair, the Letterkenny Motor Show, and Nail Bar Awards success
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Martin McGowan, who recently became the new Chair of Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber...
Business Matters, Ep 292: Bert Galbraith reflects on over 20 years in the construction business – plus a look at the Donegal Data Dashboard
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with St. Johnston based Bert Galbraith of Galbraith Construction, and John Daly, Econom...
Business Matters, Ep 291 – New Letterkenny Chamber President Karoline Sweeney of Castle Grove House
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Karoline Sweeney, Managing Partner of Castle Grove Country House Hotel, just outsi...
Business Matters – Ep 290: A social entrepreneur in Gweedore, using wasted energy more productively, plus construction sector challenges
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been finding out about Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, how millions of euro’s worth of energy is ...
Business Matters – EP 289: Dermot Doherty of Print Supplies in Frosses
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the office of Print Supplies in Frosses to interview its founder and owner Dermot...
Business Matters, Ep 288 – Upbeat jobs outlook in Gaeltacht, motoring trends and a new social enterprise initiative
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore begins with some interesting thoughts from Tomás Ó Síocháin, the CEO of Údarás na Gaeltachta, who...
Business Matters, Ep 287 – Mairtin Kelly’s new departure in a consultancy and advisory role
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Mairtin Kelly, originally from Galway, but who now lives just outside Letterkenny, and...
Business Matters – Ep 286: Get a better return on your savings, advice from finance expert Dan Malone
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore speaks with finance expert Dan Malone about how savers should shop around to get better interest rates, an...
Business Matters, Ep 285: International Women’s Day event in Donegal – plus the New Frontiers programme
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore finds out about an event being held as part of Enterprise Week that ties in with International Women’...
Business Matters, Ep 284: Lee Hunter and using AI in the shellfish sector – plus Enterprise Week
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore has been finding all about how a Donegal oyster producer who is using AI to monitor oyster health with su...
Business Matters, Ep 283: Subterranean Software’s underground drone business has massive potential
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a Donegal company that looks set to play a major role in helping to solve underground issues that...
Business Matters, Ep 282: Elaine Lingard of Emerald Education
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore finds out more about Emerald Education which is based in Bundoran. A mum of three daughters, Elaine Linga...
Business Matters – Ep 281. O’Reilly’s: Ballybofey-based sports and leisurewear company scoring on and off the field
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a great Donegal success story. He’s been speaking with two brothers who started out selling...
Business Matters – EP 280: Coaching psychologist and well-being specialist Anna Marie Brosi
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with coaching psychologist and well-being specialist Anna Marie Brosi. She will be speaking at a B...
Business Matters. Ep 279: How you can avail of a UK pension – plus Local Enterprise Supports
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, I’ll be finding out about how people living in Ireland can avail of a UK pension – even if they only worked...
Business Matters – Ep 278: Dr. Siobhan Murray, Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris’s Ashmore’s guest is Dr. Siobhan Murray, the founder of Blue Poppy Dentistry and Orthodontics. A native of...
Business Matters – EP 277 – Donegal Dublin Business Network Business Person of the Year James McGinley
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore traces the story of McGinley Coaches, founded by John McGinley more than 50 years ago. In Decembe...
Business Matters – Ep 276: Philadelphia business forum, sport and music event takes shape – plus DLDC’s Employment Engagement Coordinator
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore’s main focus of attention is a look at a very exciting Donegal Diaspora Initiative that is taking p...
Business Matters – Ep 275: Donegal Sea Salt is making waves
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a great little Donegal business that is expanding rapidly and which l...
Business Matters – Ep 274: Martin Hilferty manager of Orbit Security reflects on 30 years in business
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore talks with Martin Hilferty of Orbit Security which has now been in business for over 30 years. From small ...
Business Matters – Ep 273: Auto-enrolment update – plus the Employee Small Benefit Tax Exemption, and the Donegal Business Network
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the new auto enrolment pension scheme in Ireland, called “My Future Fund” which will...
Business Matters – Eps 272: Ballyshannon mum’s storytelling business is a case of ‘screens off, imaginations on’
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Chris has been looking at two very different businesses, one aimed at storytelling and creativity and getting children away from screens, ...
Business Matters – Ep 271: Ballybofey & Stranorlar Business Chamber on the up – plus Awaken Angels and investing in women-led firms
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore speaks with Shane Deery, the recently appointed Business Office Manager with Ballybofey and Stranorlar Ch...
Business Matters – Ep 270: Why using more Irish is a win, win for Letterkenny businesses
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme the focus of attention is the Irish language and in particular how businesses in Letterkenny could reap the rewards by prom...
Business Matters: Ep 269 – New Donegal firm to launch wild venison protein bars
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore finds out about a new Donegal food company, Wild & Co, which has launched a five week campaign to fun...
Business Matters, Ep 268: Dermot Doherty of Restex as it celebrates 50th anniversary year
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Dermot Doherty of Restex beds and furniture which is based in Letterkenny. Founded over 50 y...
Business Matters, EP 267: Business support clinics for the tourism sector, plus chamber awards
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore finds out more about a series of business support clinics geared towards the tourism sector. They are be...
Business Matters, Ep 266: Enterprise Day for post-primary schools – plus business energy grants
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming Donegal ETB Enterprise Day for around 250 students from 17 post-primary schools,...
Business Matters, Ep 265: Dr Catriona Strain, General Manager of Ernact – plus a review of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Dr. Caitriona Strain, General Manager of Ernact, an international digital transformation n...
Business Matters, Ep 264 – Diane Nesbitt, founder of bespoke bakery Purple Velvet
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with the owner and founder of Purple Velvet, a bespoke bakery based in Glenmaquin, just ou...
Business Matters, Ep 263 – Skills for work with Donna McDade, Enterprise Engagement Officer, Donegal ETB – plus pay gender gap reporting
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about a whole range of courses offered by the Donegal Education and Training Boar...
Business Matters – EP 262 – Lyndsey Reynolds, Project Facilitator, Food Coast Donegal, and finalists in the Blás na hÉireann Awards
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donegal’s growing reputation for producing great food will be highlighted again next month at the final of Blás na h’Eireann 2025 (the Irish Tast...
Business Matters, Ep 261 – Ireland’s ‘greenest hotel’ the Ballyliffin Spa & Lodge has big refurbishment plans
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Ron Kerrigan, the general manager at the Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa Hotel in Inishowen. ...
Business Matters, EP 260 – Rory Gallagher – music and bars in Lanzarote
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Kilcar native Rory Gallagher, singer, songwriter and business man, who now lives in the Canar...
Business Matters, Ep 259 – On-shore and off-shore prospects: Justin Moran of Wind Energy Ireland
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at the wind energy sector, the potential, and the challenges. He speaks with Justin Moran, Director...
Business Matters, Ep 258 – Joanne Sweeney’s new book on AI – plus Shop LK breaks all records
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Galway-based Joanne Sweeney about her new book which is called “AI P...
Business Matters, Ep 257 – Sian McCann of the award winning Wild Fuschia Bakehouse
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about the Wild Fuschia Bakehouse in Dunfananghy which has won a string of award...
Business Matters, Ep 256 – artist Jacinta Callaghan
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Donegal artist Jacinta Callaghan. From a young age she was interested in art. She...
Business Matters, EP 255 – Garrett Harte founder of Harte Media, and Chair of the Donegal Dublin Business Network
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore catches up with Donegal man Garrett Harte, a multi award-winning senior media executive whose family is ...
Business Matters, Ep 254: Digital hub success in Donegal – plus how the hotel sector is faring
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the success of the Connected (digital) Hubs in Donegal and also how the hotel sector is faring. ...
Business Matters, Ep 253 – Seamus McLaughlin on Kia’s top spot – and trends in the motor trade
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Seamus McLaughlin, the Managing Director of iMotors in Drumkeen and Malin about new car sales...
Business Matters, Ep 252 – The Mulroy Drive initiative with Paddy Logue
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about a tourism initiative which is helping a lot of businesses in the Mulroy Bay area...
Business Matters, Ep 251 – Charlie Boyle, CEO of Customer Service Excellence Ireland
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore speaks with Charlie Boyle, the CEO of Customer Service Excellence Ireland, which is based in the GTEIC I...
Business Matters, Ep 250: City of Derry Airport on the up – plus Sally Murphy, new President of Donegal Women in Business Network
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Steve Frazer, Managing Director of City of Derry Airport, about the growth in passenger numbe...
Business Matters, Ep 249 – Richie Nangle of Fresh Today on the school meals business
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish government has a goal of providing a hot meal in every school for every child in the country by 2030 at the latest. When the school meals pr...
Business Matters, Ep 248 – The wedding photography business with Jay Doherty Photography
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with award winning photographer Jay Doherty of Jay Doherty Photography about the weddin...
Business Matters, Ep 247: New Highland Radio CEO Sean Quinn about his new role and challenges ahead
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with the recently appointed new CEO of Highland Radio, Sean Quinn. Sean has been the station’s S...
Business Matters, Ep 246: Author Paul Gosling’s new book examines potential referendum on the constitutional future of Northern Ireland
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Derry based financial journalist and economic commentator Paul Gosling about his new ...
Business Matters, EP 245 – Failte Ireland’s Joan Crawford on the success of the Wild Atlantic Way
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Don...
Business Matters, EP 244: Inishowen Boating – trips including Ireland’s most northerly island, Inishtrahull
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at Inishowen Boating which runs charter boats for sightseeing and angling excursions off the coastl...
Business Matters, Ep 243: Big Donegal interest in Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards – plus retrofitting your home
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters, Ep 242: From Australia to Ballybofey – DL Burger celebrates a tasty first year
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ire...
Business Matters, Ep 241 – Brian McGeehin and a cats eyes invention that turns blue as a black ice warning
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Letterkenny-based entrepreneur is developing a new version of ‘cats eyes’ that could have a major positive impact on road safety. Brian ...
Business Matters, Ep 240 – James McGinley MD of McGinley Coach Travel, 50 years on and still growing
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about McGinley Coach Travel which has expanded considerably in recent decades and which no...
Business Matters, Ep 239 – Mark Gallagher on his youtube revenue earning ‘Something To Remember’
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Termon’s Mark Gallagher, who along with his partner Asya have a youtube channel called Some...
Business Matters, Ep 238: Jimmy Stafford on banking, Letterkenny Chamber – and his favourite song
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Jimmy Stafford, Bank of Ireland Area Operations and Risk Manager, about the changing face of ...
Business Matters – Ep 237: Anthony Kernan, MD of the Kernan Group – from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to employing more than 350 people
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Anthony Kernan, the Managing Director of the Kernan Group, which has more t...
Business Matters – Ep 236: Last call for people in Donegal to avail of UK pension boost – plus the New Frontiers programme
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Business Matters – Ep 235: Award winning Spraoi agus Sport, plus calls to change defamation laws
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme Chris Ashmore looks at an award winning social enterprise business, plus calls by Irish Small and Medium Enterprises As...
Business Matters, Ep 234 – Highland Hospitality Awards a great success, plus the role of the Agri-Food Regulator
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 successfu...
Business Matters, Ep 233 – International Women’s Day event, an Education and Training Fair, and a guide to solicitors for businesses
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 da...
Business Matters, Ep 232: 3D Construction Printing, plus Local Enterprise Week
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore looks at the subject of 3D construction printing, and also the forthcoming Local Enterprise Week. Recently...
Business Matters, Ep 231: Clare Ryan co-founder of ITUS Secure Technologies – plus .ie domain profile report
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters – Eps 230: Highland Radio Hospitality Awards, plus SMS Stoneworks
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks finds out more about the forthcoming Highland Radio Hospitality Awards with Sean Quinn, Head...
Business Matters – EP 229: Courses and supports at Local Enterprise Office, plus Travel Counsellors and corporate travel
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Business Matters – EP 228: I Am Self aromatherapy – plus STEM subjects showcase
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Matters – EP 227: Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny, plus the continued growth of Calculate Clothing
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore talks to Emma McHugh, Managing Director of Atlantic Travel in Letterkenny about the changing nature of t...
Business Matters – EP 226: Killybegs Energy making its mark, plus record year for Ireland West Airport
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters – EP 225: Grove Dairy Farm’s new Barista Milk is coming to a coffee near you
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Business Matters – EP 224: Seabound Engineering making waves
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters – Ep 223: Donegal’s first woman golf professional, plus ISME’s calls for change
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore speaks with Donegal’s first woman professional golfer, Gemma McClenaghan (nee Hegarty) from Shrove in I...
Business Matters – Ep 222: Mark Doherty of the Century (Cinema) Complex
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore’s guest is Mark Doherty, owner of the Century Complex in Letterkenny, which in addition to the mult...
Business Matters, Ep 221: Tinney’s Toys continued expansion – plus organic wool pillow company Woolow
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore speaks with Liam Tinney, the owner of Tinney’s Toys, a Donegal firm that has enjoyed considerable su...
Business Matters, Ep 220 – Letterkenny Chamber awards, plus Wild Atlantic Camp seasonal initiatives
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore reflects on the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards nights and also takes a look at Wild Atlantic Camp gl...
Business Matters, Ep 219 – Wind Energy potential, Ballyliffin hotel in line for award, and Inishowen Innovation
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the wind energy sector, and especially off-shore developments. He’s been speak...
Business Matters, Ep 218: The Future Oak Farm project – plus a unique protein bar in the making
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition, Chris Ashmore speaks with John Duffy who, along with Laura McGoran, runs a regenerative, organic farm near Churchill. Wh...
Business Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Newtowncunningham based Andy McGowan who has been in the plumbing business for 20 years. He n...
Business Matters, Ep 216: Donegal woman is CEO of Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ess...
Business Matters, Ep 216 – Donegal woman is CEO for Ireland’s first registered baby bank charity
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ess...
Business Matters, Ep 215: North West Future of Energy Conference, plus 50 years in business for McDaid’s Bathrooms Plumbing Tiles
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at the forthcoming North West Future of Energy Conference which will take place on Thursday, ...
Business Matters, Ep 214 – Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber Awards, auto-enrolment pensions, and a new pop up sustainable fashion shop
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the programme begins with a look back on the highly successful inaugural Ballybofey and Stra...
Business Matters, Ep 213: Pumpskynz’ making a difference with its covers for diabetes devices
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Catherine Devine, the founder of Pumpskynz which sells stylish and function...
Business Matters, Ep 212: PR agency Inis Communications continues to evolve after 20 years in business
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 I...
Business Matters, Ep 211: Finn Valley Voice newspaper reaches 30 years milestone
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters with Chris Ashmore, the focus of attention is the Finn Valley Voice newspaper in Ballybofey, which is celebratin...
Business Matters, Ep 210: A Syrian beekeeper in Carndonagh, export opportunties and a digital readiness monitor
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore will be looking at a report from farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services f...
Business Matters, Ep 209: Twin Towns Business Awards, Business in the Community, and Home Building Finance
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore begins by speaking with Louise Patton of the Ballybofey and Stranorlar Business Chambe...
Business Matters, Ep 208 – Get Up and Go Diaries are truly inspirational
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with the key personnel behind a very successful Ballyshannon based compa...
Business Matters, Ep 207 – Convoy woman’s fashion brand Calculate Clothing
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Business Matters, EP 206: The Circular Dress Collaborative – plus Walking Ireland
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 establishe...
Business Matters, EP 205: Donegal Sea Adventure offers stunning boat trips around islands
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Manus O’Boyle, the founder of a Burtonport-based boat tour company called Donegal S...
Business Matters, EP 204: Civic Dollars app takes off in Donegal
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the civic dollars project which is being extended in Donegal. In essence, this is ...
Business Matters, EP 203: The case for rail investment in the north-west – plus Donegal Women’s Business Network 25th anniversary event
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the prospects for increased investment in railways in the north-west – including re-establ...
Business Matters, Ep 202: Brosef, the pet-friendly coffee shop – plus a new Energy Efficiency Grant
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
Business Matters, Ep 201 – Career opportunities and promoting Donegal produce at the Mary from Dungloe Festival
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Business Matters, Ep 200 – Ambition programme for female entrepreneurs – plus CIF director on housing
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 200th episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out more about the Ambition female accelerator programme, and speaks with Brenda Hegart...
Business Matters, Ep 199 – Social Enterprises have big potential, plus the Letterkenny Chamber Business Awards
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Letterkenny man John Logue who is Chief Executive officer of Social Enterprise Republic...
Business Matters, Ep 198 – Therapie Clinic comes to Donegal, plus: Savvy Spender app can save you money
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore looks at a €1m investment in Letterkenny by Ireland’s biggest medical aesthetic clinic, and...
Business Matters, Ep 197: Zara Montgomery’s One Stop Shop for wedding and corporate music
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore interviews musician Zara Montgomery who recently established a one stop shop for all your wedding m...
Business Matters, Ep 196: Micro Finance Ireland loans, Food Coast Donegal events, and third level degrees at Donegal ETB
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Philip O’Kennedy, Business Advisor with the Local Enterprise Office in Ireland ab...
Business Matters, Ep 195: Larissa Feeney, President of Donegal Women in Business Network, plus a preview of the Highland Radio Customer Service Awards
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Business Matters, Chris Ashmore speaks with Larissa Feeney, President of the Donegal Women In Business Network which is celebrating...