Conserving the environment, supporting local communities, and providing meaningful experiences for visitors - it’s all part of ‘Ecotourism’ - a fast-growing arm of Ireland’s tourism strategy for the future. Joining Bobby to discuss is: · Paddy Mathews, Head of Operations for Ireland's Hidden Heartlands with Fáilte Ireland · Liam Feeley, Chief Executive Officer at Mountaineering Ireland · Niamh Lunny, from the Irish Landmark Trust · Jarlath O’Dwyer, CEO of the Burren Ecotourism Network...
Jul 12, 2025•19 min
Things may be getting serious for Ireland’s pharma industry after Tuesday’s threat by Donald Trump to impose a 200% tariff on US pharma companies who fail to repatriate their production within a timeline. What would that mean for Ireland? Bobby is joined by economist Cormac Lucey & David Anchell, the founder and managing director of Camida.
Jul 12, 2025•10 min
Joining Bobby in this week's Executive Chair is Jayne Owen–Gauld, Market Manager for IKEA Ireland.
Jul 12, 2025•13 min
Bobby is joined by James Eagle, author of 'From Chaos to Clarity: How Data Visualization can Save the World'.
Jul 12, 2025•12 min
Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories of the day are Susan Hayes-Culleton, host of Taking Stock here at Newstalk & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.
Jul 12, 2025•23 min
From the age of 30, evidence shows that we naturally lose significant muscle mass and bone density. Bobby headed out to 'Stronger You For Life’ in Rathmines, a personal fitness business that looks to create a solid, sustainable, and well-informed framework that helps people develop their own fitness toolkit.
Jul 12, 2025•11 min
Bobby speaks to chefs & restaurateurs to get a sense of just where this vital industry sits as we face down inflationary and staffing pressures. Guests: ● Anna Haugh, Executive Head Chef & owner of Myrtle Restaurant in London ● JP McMahon, chef, restaurateur, and author (owner of Cava, Aniar, and Kombu) ● Jessica Murphy, Murphy Head Chef and co-Proprietor at Kai Restaurant in Galway ● Will Dempsey, Restaurateur & Owner of Hang Dai on Camden Street...
Jul 05, 2025•24 min
Brian Walsh, CEO, VHI Group sits down with Bobby to discuss the work his group does in the area of healthcare.
Jul 05, 2025•12 min
Bobby is out and about again and this time he's steaming up in a sauna on Killiney beach and learning more about The Hot Box Saunas.
Jul 05, 2025•10 min
The Sales Professional’s Handbook is essential reading for anyone working in sales, considering a career in sales or just curious about how a key element of the world of business functions. Alan Whelan chats to Bobby about his new book.
Jul 05, 2025•10 min
Derek Kavanagh, the Head of Motoring with Bank of Ireland, joins Bobby to discuss why 2025 is a hive of activity for the Irish motor finance sector.
Jul 05, 2025•10 min
Bobby is joined by Breda Browne and Ciaran Hancock to discuss this week's top business stories.
Jul 05, 2025•24 min
Inspired by her time studying Japanese business & language in Tokyo as part of her BESS degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ciara Troy founded Oishii Foods fresh out of college, wanting to share her love of Japanese food with the Irish public. Ciara joins Bobby in studio to chat about the business and to try a few samples.
Jun 28, 2025•11 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Enda Keogh, Owner & Director of Peters Pub.
Jun 28, 2025•10 min
Indispensable is the no-nonsense guide to getting ahead, thriving at work, and building a successful career. It's also about taking back control in a time where AI, the cost of living crisis, and general job market competitiveness are causing everyone anxiety. Author Chris Hirst joins Bobby to chat about it all.
Jun 28, 2025•15 min
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review to chat about what it's like ot be a comedian are Julie Jay, Al Foran, and Chris Kent.
Jun 28, 2025•19 min
John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, joins Bobby to assess whether the cup is half full or half empty when it comes to the Irish economy and public finances.
Jun 28, 2025•8 min
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories of the day are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Stephen O’Leary of Olytico.
Jun 28, 2025•24 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking
Jun 21, 2025•12 min
Bobby speaks to Sarah Bird about her new book 'Nail Your Narrative: How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife'.
Jun 21, 2025•12 min
Agricultural shows are a vital part of the rural economy, contributing to community engagement and acting as a platform for showcasing local products and celebrating rural culture. For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to look under the bonnet of three of the biggest Agricultural Shows we have to offer. Joining Bobby is John Flynn Chairperson of the Iverk Show Willie Cecil, Chairperson of the Gorey Agricultural Show John Keena, Chairperson Tullamore Agricultural Show Rebecca Dromey, co-c...
Jun 21, 2025•19 min
Bobby is joined in studio by Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace to chat about his early life, the tough years following the recession, the issue of building vacancy and dereliction, and more.
Jun 21, 2025•12 min
Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business papers is broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with the Sunday Times.
Jun 21, 2025•23 min
Held between July 10th & 13th, the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta is Ireland's biggest sailing event. Bobby was out in about in Dun Laoghaire this week where he met up with Paddy Boyd, the Event Director, to chat about his year's regatta.
Jun 21, 2025•8 min
Once the purview of the rich and famous, the likes of botox, facelifts, and hair transplants are now a part of the daily lives of Irish people. So, today we're exploring the fast-growing cosmetic procedure sector in Ireland, examining the challenges, and the impact it's having on individuals and the wider healthcare landscape. Joining Bobby ot discuss is: Dr. Emma Cunningham, Aesthetic Doctor and Founder of Dr Emma Clinics in Newry & Slieve Donard Ioan Mares,Trichologist from Premier Hair Re...
Jun 14, 2025•22 min
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Varian of the Guinness Enterprise Centre.
Jun 14, 2025•12 min
Any manager knows the best work happens when a team is all pulling in the same direction. Gaëlle Devins' new book 'Flow Leadership: Unleash the Power of People, Purpose, and Performance' offers an easy way to ensure this happens. She joins Bobby to tell him more about it.
Jun 14, 2025•10 min
It can be one of the most annoying things a person can do to you. You’re chatting away, and they nonchalantly pick up their phone and look at it. 'Phubbing' is the act of ignoring someone physically present in favor of using a smartphone or other digital device. Gina London, joins Bobby to chat about it.
Jun 14, 2025•9 min
Barry’s is a high-end gym chain with locations across London and San Francisco. Dublin's first outlet has recently opened on Dawson Street, and so Bobby stopped by to work up a sweat and to find out what sets this gym apart from the rest.
Jun 14, 2025•11 min
Writing in the Irish Independent this week, Conor Skehan thinks that we’ve bought into the myth that more houses mean more people can buy a home. He joins Bobby to discuss.
Jun 14, 2025•12 min
