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Highland Radio Business Matters

Highland Radio Business Matters

Hosted by Highland Radio

Episodes

300

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

Presented by Chris Ashmore

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June 12, 202641 min

Business Matters – Ep 300 – Food Coast Donegal’s new website – plus a hi-tech photonics education and research centre boost for the north west

In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about the Food Coast Donegal network which recently launched a new website, and he also learns about  a multi-million euro investment in the hi-tech photonics microchips education and research centre. First up, he was joined by Lyndsey Reynolds, Project Facilitator, and Seamus McDaid, chair […] The post Business Matters – Ep 300 – Food Coast Donegal’s new website – plus a hi-tech photonics education and research centre boost for the north west appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

June 5, 202638 min

Business Matters, Ep 299: Social Enterprises CEO John Logue – plus new Brussels role for Donegal woman

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Letterkenny man John Logue who is the CEO of Social Enterprises Republic of Ireland (SERI), and who has been appointed to the Government’s SME Advisory Group to represent the interests of Ireland’s 4,355 social enterprises. In the programme he talks about the importance of social enterprises […] The post Business Matters, Ep 299: Social Enterprises CEO John Logue – plus new Brussels role for Donegal woman appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

May 29, 202637 min

Business Matters – Eps 298: Patricia Doherty, Knockalla Caravan and Camping Park – plus a Donegal Repair Cafes network

On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore pays a visit to the Knockalla Caravan and Camping Park which will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. He speaks with Patricia Doherty about the business, which was set up by her parents, and looks at the changes and challenges and how the park has expanded . She […] The post Business Matters – Eps 298: Patricia Doherty, Knockalla Caravan and Camping Park – plus a Donegal Repair Cafes network appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

May 22, 202635 min

Business Matters – Ep 297: A piece of paradise at Glamping Rann Na Feirste

In Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore takes a look at a thriving glamping business in the heart of the West Donegal Gaeltacht. At the award winning Glamping Rann Na Feirste, guests get the opportunity to stay in one of their luxury modern shepherds’ huts, each of which has a wood-fired hot-top outside. Located in […] The post Business Matters – Ep 297: A piece of paradise at Glamping Rann Na Feirste appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

May 15, 202638 min

Business Matters. EP 296: Awards and more jobs at TCS Letterkenny – plus turning reduced to clear food into extra sales

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore gets an update at what’s happening at the Tata Consultancy Service’s Global Delivery Centre in Letterkenny, plus he finds out about Gander Ireland which helps retailers to turn reduced-to-clear food into sales by promoting discounted items in real time.  Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, […] The post Business Matters. EP 296: Awards and more jobs at TCS Letterkenny – plus turning reduced to clear food into extra sales appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

May 8, 202637 min

Business Matters: Ep 295 – Donegal Shores Hygiene & Catering, plus a new loyalty points network

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been looking at a west Donegal business that continues to prosper and expand. Donegal Shores Hygiene & Catering dates back to 1990, and  supplies hygiene systems and catering equipment, and stocks over 10,000 lines of product from toilet rolls to crockery, from kitchen utensils to washing up liquid, […] The post Business Matters: Ep 295 – Donegal Shores Hygiene & Catering, plus a new loyalty points network appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

May 1, 202639 min

Business Matters – Ep 294: Vertiv’s major recruitment drive, plus a new psychotherapy business

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore finds out about hundreds of jobs on offer at Vertiv, which has factories in Letterkenny, Burnfoot and Derry, and also hears from Ballybofey man Aiden Thompson and his new business venture The Mind Maze. First up, Vertiv is undertaking a major recruitment drive with hundreds of positions on offer. […] The post Business Matters – Ep 294: Vertiv’s major recruitment drive, plus a new psychotherapy business appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

April 25, 202643 min

Business Matters, Ep 293: Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber’s new chair, the Letterkenny Motor Show, and Nail Bar Awards success

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore talks with Martin McGowan, who recently became the new Chair of Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce. He hears about plans for future growth of membership and how the chamber can really help those in business in the Finn Valley. He also finds out about the forthcoming Letterkenny […] The post Business Matters, Ep 293: Ballybofey & Stranorlar Chamber’s new chair, the Letterkenny Motor Show, and Nail Bar Awards success appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

April 17, 202645 min

Business Matters, Ep 292: Bert Galbraith reflects on over 20 years in the construction business – plus a look at the Donegal Data Dashboard

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with St. Johnston based Bert Galbraith of Galbraith Construction, and John Daly, Economist with the Northern and Western Regional Assembly. First up, Chris hears about the growth of Galbraith Construction over the past 20 years, the changes in the construction industry, and the challenges and […] The post Business Matters, Ep 292: Bert Galbraith reflects on over 20 years in the construction business – plus a look at the Donegal Data Dashboard appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

April 9, 202634 min

Business Matters, Ep 291 – New Letterkenny Chamber President Karoline Sweeney of Castle Grove House

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking with Karoline Sweeney, Managing Partner of Castle Grove Country House Hotel, just outside Letterkenny, who recently became the President of Letterkenny Chamber. They talk about her role as Chamber President and her main objectives for the year ahead, plus her thoughts on the tourism and […] The post Business Matters, Ep 291 – New Letterkenny Chamber President Karoline Sweeney of Castle Grove House appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

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