Today we went kayaking in Downings Bay and met with the owner of a small business. He talked about the upbringing of his business and how it all started because he saw a bay with no one doing aerobic sports and saw a business opportunity there. He had to build the business from the ground…
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Haller Diaries: Newspapers & Threads
Another day of fascinating conversations and hikes! Tuesday morning started with a visit to the Tyrconnell Tribune, which is a local newspaper. Meeting with the chief editor gave us a firsthand look at the weekly challenges of producing a newspaper. What was most striking was the paper’s deep connection to the community. He shared a…
Visting Tyrconnell Tribunne and McNutt of Downings
The first place we visited was the Tyrconnell Tribune, a local newspaper company in Milford, Ireland. We were welcomed by the chief editor, who spoke all about the challenge of producing a newspaper every week. He also gave us a look at how the newspaper is created entirely in-house, from writing and printing 4,000 newspapers….
Coffee and GAA Sports
Today was interesting. We started the morning in Downings, where the group went kayaking in the bay. I decided not to join because I’ve always had a fear of deep, open water. Instead, I stayed on land and enjoyed a quiet cup of coffee from a local café while the others paddled out. Even though…
Threads of a Tribune
Today, we visited two long-standing local businesses in the Northern Donegal region. We first took a tour of the Tyrconnell Tribune, a regional newspaper that’s gospel in this area. It’s a tradition to grab a copy and give it a read. We met with the chief editor, who walked us through the various challenges that…
Threes a Croud
Today we had a busy morning and met with three individuals to talk to us about their businesses. First, we met with Tribune Newspaper in Carrigart. During this visit, I gained a deeper appreciation for the heart of a small town. When you think of a newspaper, you might picture an outdated practice, but in…
Exploring Donegal Through Craft and Community
Our morning began with an insightful visit to the Tyrconnell Tribune, a cornerstone of local journalism in Donegal. We had the privilege of meeting with the owner, who offered us a behind-the-scenes look at the newspaper’s operations. From start to finish, we witnessed the full process of story development, editing, printing, and distribution. It quickly…
Weather as a Business Partner in Ireland
Before I traveled to Ireland I heard stories from people who had traveled to Ireland about the strong winds near the coasts. Today, I experienced these incredible winds, and it was certainly very memorable! The group traveled to Glenveagh National Park. While I could describe the breathtaking views, the storybook castle, and the mountain paths,…
Newspapers to Textiles (and a cow crossing)!
Today, we had a few very interesting site visits that opened our eyes to common hardships in businesses. We first visited with Tyrconnell Tribune, which is the local newspaper publisher in this part of the country. They cover a small portion of the country, but they ensure that their paper engages directly with each county…
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