In this week’s programme, Chris Ashmore catches up with Donegal man Garrett Harte, a multi award-winning senior media executive whose family is steeped in politics and who has more than two decades of experience in the broadcast industry.

The former Editor-in-Chief of Newstalk, he led and shaped the national current affairs debate on critical political, social and cultural events for many years.

Several years ago Garrett left Newstalk and founded Harte Media, a communications and PR Agency in Dublin, which has already won a number of awards.

The Dublin-based company has gone from strength to strength and has won a number of awards.

Garrett recently became the new Chair of the Donegal Dublin Business Network and he also gives his thoughts on how it can be of assistance to many businesses.

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This week’s DL Debate comes LIVE from the Donegal team’s homecoming after their defeat to Kerry in the All-Ireland Senior Football Final.

Brendan Devenney is joined by a host of familiar faces to recap yesterday’s final but also have a look back at the best moments of a fantastic season for Donegal football…

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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.

First up, he speaks with Majella Orr, who is manager of the Craoibhin Community Enterprise Centre in Termon which is one of the hubs with what are known as CoWork Plus spaces and she is also the manager for Gteic CarriaghÁirt 

Like some other hubs, the latter has some great summer incentives, including hot decks with fast Wifi for just €5 an hour or €10 for the whole day. This is ideal for holidaymakers, for those who travel for work, or maybe even someone with a small business who someone who wants to pursue a business idea.

Chris has also been speaking with Carolynne Murray, Vice-Chairperson of the Donegal branch of the Irish Hotels Federation, and Director and General Manager of the Shandon Hotel near Dunfanaghy.

She outlines the challenges ahead – especially the rising cost of inputs – and how they are continuing to lobby the Government for a reduction in the VAT rate in the next budget.

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On “The Score” with Mark Gallagher this evening, we hear more from Donegal Manager Jim McGuinness ahead of next weekend’s All-Ireland SFC Final.

We speak to Matthew McCole on his selection for the World Boxing Championships and Declan Boyle casts his eye over the FAI Cup games this weekend for Finn Harps and Derry City.

Plus we hear from the victorious Donegal side which lifted the U16 Ladies All Ireland C title earlier this week…

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On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Seamus McLaughlin, the Managing Director of iMotors in Drumkeen and Malin about new car sales figures for the first half of 2025.

There has been a surge in sales of electric vehicles and they exam some of the reasons why, and also discuss the popularity of hybrid cars and the move away from petrol and in particular diesel.

It’s been a particularly good month for Kia in Donegal, which is the most popular brand (iMotors are main dealers for the Korean brand, as well as for Nissan) and they had almost 20% of the new car market in the county between January and June.

So there was plenty to talk about when Seamus joined Chris to look at the motor trade.

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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney talks All Ireland football with former Tyrone manager Fergal Logan, former Donegal star John Gildea, Meath legend Bernard Flynn, and Irish News journalist Neil Loughran.

The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:

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Ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland Semi Final, Oisin Kelly took this week’s Score programme on the road to Carndonagh GAA Club.

He was joined by 2012 All Ireland winners Ryan Bradley and Declan Walsh plus members from the Carndonagh, Malin, Buncrana and Naomh Padraig clubs.

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He’s been talking with Paddy Logue, chair of the Mulroy Drive Tourism Group. In addition to producing a booklet about the idea, they have now developed a very user friendly and informative website – and it shows that there is an awful lot going on the area.

Tourism is very important in the area, and a major employer.  The feedback has been very positive and he points out that for small enterprises this is a way to get their name out there.

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This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney previews the All-Ireland football semi-finals as Donegal goes in search of a 4th-ever All-Ireland final appearance.

Brendan’s guests on the show include Highland Radio pundit Brendan Kilcoyne, Michael McMullan of the Gaelic Life and two All-Ireland winners from ’92 and 2012, Anthony Molloy and Rory Kavanagh. Plus, we’ll hear from Meath legend Graham Geraghty.

The DL Debate in association with Sara’s Kitchen at Sister Sara’s Letterkenny:

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On The Score programme this evening, we look ahead to this weekend’s League Of Ireland fixtures for Finn Harps and Derry City with former Harps captain Declan Boyle.

Plus, we hear from Gavin Carlin and Anthony Black, two Donegal coaches who are a long way from home and will be bringing underage teams back to the county this summer…

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