North West hoteliers say they have ‘gone from one winter into another’
Hoteliers in the north west region are calling on the government to allow people travel outside their county and to permit indoor dining in hotels. The Irish Hotels Federation believe that such controlled environments would…
Up And Running Nov 21st 2020
This Week: Claire speaks to two very positive Sligo business people about how they are overcoming the adversity of Covid to continue trading. Muireann Mc Dermott from the Hair and Beauty Quarter and www.beautyspark.ie talks…
New Co funded initiative enhances O’Connell Street in Sligo
A unique regional initiative entitled ‘Europe is my region’ which is a collaboration between the European Union and the north west will aim to highlight unique places and initiatives which are located in the north…
Gallagher’s Bakery aiming to stay a cut above the rest
One of Donegal’s largest indigenous employers is embarking on a major rebranding effort. Gallagher’s Bakery is launching Gallagher’s Bakehouse, its new range of handcrafted sourdough bread products. CEO Patrick O Sullivan has been telling Ocean…
Fermanagh glass company investing in furnaces, upskilling workers
A Derrylin, Co Fermanagh-based foods and drinks industry supply chain is investing more than 870,000 pounds in employee training. The firm, Encirc, specialises in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the food…
Pandemic payment will be subject to income tax
The Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be subject to income tax despite an effort from the opposition to overturn the government decision. An Oireachtas committee is debating the Finance Bill which gives effect to the budget.…
Up and Running 7th Nov 2020
This week Claire is joined by: (5mins) Stylist Maria Carton joins us to talk Fast Fashion (16mins) Local Musician Dean Gurrie and his new song Sunrise To contact Claire email: Claire@oceanfm.ie Up and Running airs every…