Highland Radio Business Matters
Episodes
Business Matters Ep 94 – Gerard McCormick, Evan Gorrell & Danny McFadden
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Gerard McCormick, owner of Magees Pharmacy on Main Street in Letterkenny. H...
Business Matters Ep 93 – Ciaran Doherty
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Ciaran Doherty, Operations Manager and Skipper with the Aine Fishing Compa...
Business Matters Ep 92 – Liam Cassidy
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Liam Cassidy. Born in Buncrana and raised in Kilmacrennan, he left school a...
Business Matters Ep 91 – Kevin McLaughlin & Cathal Cannon
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Donegal Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Award winner in the seni...
Business Matters Ep 90 – Bernie Murphy
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Buncrana-based Irish designer, Bernie Murphy, is Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest on this week’s Business Matters. Bernie worked at Fruit of...
Business Matters Ep 89 – Mary Bradley
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Mary Bradley, owner of Pat’s Pizza in Letterkenny. A member of the we...
Business Matters Ep 88 – Ian Harkin
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Ian Harkin, co-founder and managing director of Lottie Dolls, and chairpers...
Business Matters Ep 87 – Paddy Logue
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Paddy Logue, owner of Logue’s Bar in Cranford and Chairperson of the ...
Business Matters Ep 86 – Mary Doherty, Cormac Coghlan & Neil Sullivan
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The success of Craoibhín Community and Enterprise Centre in Termon is the focus of this week’s Business Matters. Ciaran O’Donnell speaks ...
Business Matters Ep 85 – Brendan ‘Bradas’ O’Donnell
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Brendan ‘Bradas’ O’Donnell, owner of the Glenties-based b...
Business Matters Ep 84 – Peadar McFadden
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the first Business Matters to be recorded outside of Ireland, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Peadar McFadden from Gweedore who is the manager ...
Business Matters Ep 83 – Pamela Kearney, Nuala McCool & Eamonn McFadden
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Pamela Kearney, Business In The Community’s North West Regional Coordinat...
Business Matters Ep 82 – John Graham & Philip O’Kennedy
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Raphoe farmer, John Graham, about his decision to set up Ballyholey Farm Shop i...
Business Matters Ep 81 – Seamus McMenamin
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Seamus McMenamin, owner of Mantis Cranes Ireland, Mantis Cranes UK and McMe...
Business Matters Ep 80 – Brian McEniff
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by hotelier, Brian McEniff. The Bundoran native, who guided Donegal to its fir...
Business Matters Ep 79 – Feena McBride
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Feena McBride, founder of The Arty Fox which produces creative craft boxes ...
Business Matters Ep 78 – Kenneth Houston
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Kenneth Houston, founder of Unihacker – an online support programme offe...
Business Matters Ep 77 – Martin Harley
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s show, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Martin Harley, owner of Harley’s Cheers Bar in Ballybofey, and treasurer of the Donegal ...
Business Matters Ep 76 – Denis Ferry & Leslie O’Donnell
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Denis Ferry, owner of Ferry’s Garage, and Leslie O’Donnell, own...
Business Matters Ep 75 – Seamus McDaid & Bairbre Uí Chathail
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the Managing Director of McDaid’s Football Special in Ramelton, Seamus Mc...
Business Matters Ep 74 – Brian McDaid
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s programme, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to columnist, photographer, and owner of The Cristeph Studio in Letterkenny, Brian McDai...
Business Matters Ep 73 – Kristine Reynolds
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Kristine Reynolds from Reynolds & Associates in Letterkenny, who was last...
Business Matters Ep 72 – Adrian Sweeney & Jo Daly
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to co-owner of the Quay Restaurant in Donegal Town, and President of the Donegal W...
Business Matters Ep 71 – Troy Armour
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the founder and CEO of Junk Kouture, Troy Armour. Junk Kouture is a televis...
Business Matters Ep 70 – Mary Forde & Michael Margey
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Mary Forde who has been running the Donegal DPD Depot with her husband, Gerard...
Business Matters Ep 69 – John Willie McNulty
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to John Willie McNulty from Ballybofey who set up JW McNulty Painting & Decor...
Business Matters Ep 68 – Jenni Timony & Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to the CEO and founder of FitPink in Donegal Town, Jenni Timony. Ciaran is also j...
Business Matters Ep 67 – Barry Harper
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Barry Harper, the founder and CEO of the Letterkenny-based software company, The Nvo...
Business Matters Ep 66 – Brian Sweeney
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Brian Sweeney, Managing Director of The Swilly Group and The Business Hub o...
Business Matters Ep 65 – Philip Browne & Sinead McGleenon
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to co-owner of Browne’s Gala Stores in Letterkenny and Manorcunningham, Phi...
Business Matters Ep 64 – Avril McMonagle & Steven Perry
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the CEO and founder of Mosaic Digital Solutions for Early Education, Avril McMo...
Business Matters Ep 63 – Paul Hannigan
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Paul Hannigan, President of Letterkenny Institute of Technology which is ce...
Business Matters Ep 62 – Alistair Hay
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the owner of Emerald Guitars in St Johnson, Alistair Hay. A six-month stay ...
Business Matters Ep 61 – Tanya McCole & Michael Tunney
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Tanya McCole from Ardara who is one of Ireland’s most talented singer...
Business Matters Ep 60 – Gerry McKeever & Toni Forrester
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Letterkenny barber, Gerry McKeever. Gerry has been self-employed since 1985 an...
Business Matters Ep 59 – Mairtin Kelly
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Mairtin Kelly, owner of Kelly’s Centra Store at the Mountain Top in L...
Business Matters Ep 58 – Gary Cooney
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Letterkenny businessman and former Letterkenny Chamber President, Gary Coon...
Business Matters Ep 57 – Martin O’Reilly, Steven O’Reilly & Larissa Feeney
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Martin and Steven O’Reilly from Ballybofey who have both taken time out f...
Business Matters Ep 56 – Margaret Rose Cunningham
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by the manager of the folk village in Glencolmcille, Margaret Rose Cunningham....
Business Matters Ep 55 – Enda Nicholls
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Enda Nicholls, owner of the Arena 7 Entertainment Complex in Letterkenny. After...
Business Matters Ep 54 – Tommy Gallen & Mairead Carlin
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Tommy Gallen, owner of The Villa Rose Hotel and Jackson’s Hotel in Ballybofey who...
Business Matters Ep 53 – Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter Special
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell focuses on Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter and the role the project is having in h...
Business Matters Ep 52 – Mary Kara
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Mary Kara, mindfulness and meditation practitioner, and owner of Donegal Mi...
Business Matters Ep 51 – Seamus McLaughlin
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s programme, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Seamus McLaughlin, director at iMotors, formerly known as Inishowen Motors, which rece...
Business Matters Ep 50 – Cathal Sheridan
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by owner of Huku Balance in Creeslough, Cathal Sheridan. A keen surfer, Cathal...
Business Matters Ep 49 – Clare Ryan & Emmet Rushe
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Clare Ryan, co-founder and CEO of ITUS Secure Technologies who work with small and medi...
Business Matters Ep 48 – Elaine Nicholls
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Elaine Nicholls, human resources and career development consultant who’s ...
Business Matters Ep 47 – Martina Rafferty
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
  On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Martina Rafferty, General Manager of the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe, about the ...
Business Matters Ep 46 – Michael O’Donnell and Anne Marie Conlon
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Michael O’Donnell, Managing Director of Atlantic Treasurers in Killybegs. Set up in 2...
Business Matters Ep 45 – Boyd Robinson, Annette Houston & Michael Margey
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to estate agent, Boyd Robinson, director at Robinson’s Estate Agents in Letterkenny ...
Business Matters Ep 44 – Patrick Gildea
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Patrick Gildea, owner of Patrick Gildea Hairdressing and Beauty in Letterkenny. Pat...
Business Matters Ep 43 – James McGinley & Michael Tunney
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell will be talking coaches, tours and cruises with James McGinley, owner of the McGinley Travel Gro...
Business Matters Ep 42 – Garrett Harte, Daithi Ramsay & Deirdre McColgan
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Garrett Harte of Harte Media who will lead out on Tech North West Skillnet’s mentorin...
Business Matters Ep 41 – Anne Marie Conlon, Peter & Mairead Collett and Michael Margey
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to the Head of Economic Development with Donegal County Council, Anne Marie Conlon and the...
Business Matters Ep 40 – Joe Devenney, Philip O’Kennedy & Michael Tunney
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Business Matters Ep 39 – Frankie Veldman & Tara McGuire
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Frankie Veldman, owner of Errigal Training Centre in Falcarragh which recently ...
Business Matters Ep 38 – Vincent Kennedy & Anne Marie Conlon
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to SITA’s Location Lead in Letterkenny, Vincent Kennedy, about the company’...
Business Matters Ep 37 – Manus Gallagher, Bernard Gallagher & Michael Margey
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 G...
Business Matters Ep 36 – Marian Sweeney, Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Michael Tunney
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of a two-part series featuring Donegal companies that have benefitted from Udaras Na Gaeltachta’s Trading Online Initiatives, Ciaran O...
Business Matters Ep 35 – Neil Ferry, Noreen Harding & Donna McDade
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a two-part series featuring small and micro Donegal gaeltacht enterprises that have benefitted from Udaras Na Gaeltachta’s Trading O...
Business Matters Ep 34 – John McAteer
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Business Matters Podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Tirconaill Tribune editor, John McAteer. After working on a freelance basis wit...
Business Matters Ep 33 – Ruth Graham & Helen Nolan
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Letterkenny-based illustrator and graphic harvester, Ruth Graham. After studying illustration in...
Business Matters Ep.32 Siobhan Grant & Michael Tunney
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
      On this week’s Business Matters podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to business advisor, Siobhan Grant and Donegal’s Head ...
Business Matters Ep 31 – Tom Murray
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters Ep 30 – John McNulty & Clive Wasson
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters Ep 29 – Micheal Margey
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest on this week’s Business Matters podcast is Michael Margey who is President of the Letterkenny Chamber and h...
Business Matters Ep 28 – Denis Sheridan
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ciaran O’Donnell’s guest on this week’s Business Matters podcast is Denis Sheridan, director of DS Environmental Services based in K...
Business Matters Ep 27 – Vinny McGroary & David Daly
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Vinny McGroary, Donegal ETB Training Manager, about how Donegal ETB’s Fu...
Business Matters Ep 26 – Michael Tunney & Niamh Gallagher
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, John Breslin talks to Michael Tunney, Head of Enterprise at Donegal Local Enterprise Office – the essential resour...
Business Matters Ep 25 – Paul Herrity & Aidan Campbell
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Paul Herrity, Delivery Service Manager with An Post in Letterkenny, about an extremely ...
Business Matters Ep 24 – Eleanor Hanna & Mark Doherty
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Eleanor Hanna, general manager of Hanna Hats in Donegal Town, about her 25-year associa...
Business Matters Ep 23 – Conall Dunne & Greg McCann
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Letterkenny-based accountant, Conall Dunne, about his new business, Easy Customs Limited (easycu...
Business Matters Ep 22 – David Daly & Neil Barrett
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Business Matters Ep 21 – Brian McMullin
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to solicitor and mediator, Brian McMullin, whose firm opened a new office in Killybegs earlier thi...
Business Matters Ep 20 – Richard Starrett, Wendy Starrett and Pat Brady
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Business Matters Ep 19 – Brendan McBride & Deirdre Bradley
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Business Matters Ep 18 – Malachi Eastwood
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Malachi Eastwood, CEO of Gartan Technologies – a software company based in Letterkenny w...
Business Matters Ep 17 – Jo Daly & John Watson
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Restaura...
Business Matters Ep 16 – James Doherty, Moira Doherty & Mark Bolton
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to James and Moira Doherty, owners of Sliabh Liag Distillery in Carrick, who have secured ...
Business Matters Ep 15 – Michael Boyd & Stephen Seawright
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 manage...
Business Matters Ep 14 – Karl Bonner & Joanne Sweeney
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Karl Bonner who set up set up FishDish which produces natural dogs snacks, after comp...
Business Matters Ep 13 – Catriona O’Donnell & Charlie Boyle
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to hair salon owner, Catriona O’Donnell, who is marking 25 years in business i...
Business Matters Ep 12 – Luke Skinnader, Amelia Skinnader & Garrett Harte
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Luke and Amelia Skinnader who set up a company to produce a funky and ...
Business Matters Ep 11 – Aidan Friel & Eamonn McFadden
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Aidan Friel, co-owner of the award-winning Narrow Quarter Bistro and C...
Business Matters Ep 10 – Toni Forrester & Jo Collins
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Toni Forrester who has been Chief Executive Officer with Letterkenny C...
Business Matters Ep 9 – Brendan McAteer & Larissa Feeney
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell speaks to Brendan McAteer, owner of County Seat on Letterkenny’s Main Stre...
Business Matters Ep 8 – Paddy Harte
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell spoke to International Fund for Ireland Chairman, Paddy Harte. The International...
Business Matters Ep 7 – Willie Cremen & Evelyn McGlynn
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business Matters Presenter Ciaran O’Donnell In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Willie Cremen, a director ...
Business Matters Ep 6 – Anthony Kernan
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business Matters Presenter Ciaran O’Donnell In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Anthony Kernan, Managing D...
Business Matters Ep 5 – Annette Houston / Johnny McGuinness
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Annette Houston, Managing Director of FM Services Group, talks to Ciaran O’Donnell about how the lesso...
Business Matters Ep 4 – Niall Doherty / Michael MacGinty
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Niall Doherty, chief financial officer with Circle of Light, reveals the health-fueled drinks his co...
Business Matters Ep 3 – Joe Mangan / Anne Harkin
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Bus tour operator, Joe Mangan, tells Ciaran O’Donnell he’s optimistic about the future a...
Business Matters Ep 2 – Dearbhla Kelly / Marjorie McDaid
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Dearbhla Kelly, Enterprise Engagement Officer with Donegal ETB about...
Business Matters Ep 1 – Terry McEniff / Sean McEwen
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the first edition of Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell talks to Letterkenny hotelier, Terry McEniff about reopening after 15 weeks of closur...