With a career in newspapers spanning more than 30 years, Gary McDonald is among the Irish News' most experienced journalists. He has been the paper's Business Editor for 15 years, during which time he has picked up numerous awards for his work, including the CIPR Business Journalist of the Year on a record four occasions. Gary's gregarious nature means he is well suited to a role that goes beyond traditional reporting, where he often represents the company at a corporate level. This is best illustrated in his successful involvement in the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards.
A competitive Highland bag-piper, weekend hockey reporter and editor of the Ulster Scot, Banbridge-based Gary is far removed from what many regard as the stereotypical Irish News journalist.
However, he is a popular and valued member of staff, who exemplifies the title's pluralist ethos. Gary is also renowned for his healthy appetite for good food and stout.
AN Armagh-headquartered provider of health and homecare services to the elderly and disabled has set out plans to create 300 jobs across its various businesses on the island of Ireland as part of a five-year growth strategy.
CHARTERED accountants in Northern Ireland are seeing 'significant warning signs' for the region's economy and warn that a period of stagnation and poor prospects lie ahead.
A £3.6 MILLION grant scheme for charities in the north has been suspended by the Department of Health - and no funding awarded - after an “unanticipated number of bids for more than £100,000”.
AFTER being able to plug in and charge their electric cars for free for the last decade, drivers will start being charged for the service by ESB from the end of April.