George Horn is a third-generation master glove maker based in the heart of Dublin city. Founded by George in the 1940's, the business is continued by his son, Brian, and grandson, Gerard. Bobby took a trip out to their shop in Stoneybatter to find out more about the business.
From smart doorbells to fully-fledged 24-hour surveillance, there are many ways to secure your home and business. But even though there is more technology out there to help keep us safe, are would-be criminals also getting more cunning? Joining Bobby to discuss the state of the residential & commercial property security sector is: Aaron Mooney, CEO of Action24 Eoin Dunne, CEO of Phonewatch Jonathan Pim, Technical Services Director at Manguard Plus...
Huawei has made a massive statement in the world of smartphones with its new processor that showcases its capacity to support 5G wireless speeds. Our resident Tech guru, Andy O'Donoughue joins Bobby to discuss what kind of impact it will have on the likes of Samsung and Apple.
Since 2011, the Very Pink Run has raised in excess of €6 million to support Breast Cancer Ireland's ongoing research and education programmes. This is an opportunity for everyone to participate in a fun-filled morning with music, face painters, and more. Bobby chats to Lorraine Keane who is taking part this morning.
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories hitting the headlines is Breda Browne of Unique Media and Des Doris of Alchemy Events.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Russell the Chief Executive of Elio Networks
In a period when the world continues to play at denial, Stuart McLachlan & Dean Sanders, authors of 'The Adventure of Sustainable Performance' are seeking to help leaders to instead see foundations. Stuart and Dean join Bobby to discuss.
It’s an essential skill these days and one that most of us learn how to do in our younger years. But with backlogs in driving tests an ongoing issue, how are our driving schools and driving instructors faring in what must be a very busy time? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Darragh Dunne, Allied Driving Instructors Kevin Horgan, Managing Director of Ladybird Driving School Darren Mullane, Mullane School Of Motoring in Cork
Oakberry Açai is a healthy fast food, present in more than 35 countries and with more than 600 stores. Bobby visits the new Oakberry store in Dublin to find out more about this healthy fast-food treat.
Bobby talks to Conor Pope about why grocery prices are going up when food inflation is going down.
In recent months, as Irish banks enjoy massive profits, consumers were found to have the lowest deposit rates out of the Eurozone, United Kingdom, and the United States. One of the ways to more evenly distribute the profits of our baking institutions is the implementation of a windfall tax, but Cormac Lucey warns against this - he joins Bobby to discuss.
Bobby talks to author, Ben Mezrich who wrote ‘The Anti-social Network’ which is the basis of the new movie ‘Dumb Money’ - all about the strange buying and selling of Gamestop Stocks in January 2021.
Rounding out a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Three Store on Grafton Street, Bobby was joined by Jack Lukeman - aka Jack L - who played his song 'Battle of the Hawthorn Trees'.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Maria Dickenson, Managing Director of Dubray Books.
Described as “Dublin’s best museum experience” the Little Museum of Dublin has twice been voted the number one museum in Ireland on TripAdvisor. It’s just a stone’s throw away from the Three Store where Bobby and the team were broadcasting from this week - to discuss the importance of preserving the social, cultural, and political heritage of the city, Bobby is joined by Trevor White, Director of The Little Museum of Dublin.
Bobby and the team were broadcasting from the Three Store on Grafton Street this week, a street that is integral to shopping in Dublin, and home to some of the biggest brands in the world along with thriving independent offerings. But is Grafton Street a good place to do business and what lies in store for its future? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Paddy Sheary, Owner of Patrick Sheary Menswear Eddie Shanahan, Retail Consultant Sharon Yourell Lawlor, MD of Think Plan Do Consulting Severin Plassat,...
Broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street this Saturday to celebrate their 'Grants for Small Businesses' Programme, Bobby chats with Padraig Sheerin, Head of SME at Three as well as two of last year's winners of the grant - Megan White, the founder of Runsafe, and Aidan Morgan, founder of A.M Hurley’s & Sports.
Ireland got their Rugby World Cup off to a solid start with a 82-8 win over Romania in Bordeaux last week. They now face Tonga who play their first game in this tournament this weekend. Joining Bobby to preview what is a potential banana skin for us is former Leinster and Ireland player, Shane Byrne.
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories hitting the headlines is Susan Hayes-Culleton of Hayes Culleton aka the "Positive Economist" and Conor Faughnan, CEO of the RIAC.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group.
We may be known as the emerald isle but Mark O’Byrne has made it his professional life to learn as much as possible about another precious commodity - that of gold. Back in 2003, he founded GoldCore, eventually going on to make it Ireland’s largest gold broker and storage provider. But he’s moved on from that now, and Bobby took a trip to his offices on Harcourt Street in Dublin to find out all about it.
Providing education, care, love, and some respite from our children, creches in Ireland come in various forms from family-run to businesses with multiple locations. But how has the sector changed and what pressures are creche owners facing? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Paula Donoghue, Owner of Clever Clogs in Cavan and National Secretary of the Association of Childhood Professionals. John Bowman, Owner of Bel Childcare in Cork Karen Clince, CEO Of Tigers Childcare and the Chairperson of Fingal C...
With the government telling the Fiscal Advisory Council thanks, but no thanks, Bobby chats to economist, Dan O’Brien, about managing finances and public opinion.
Headwinds associated with COVID-19, Brexit, and the Ukrainian invasion have heavily impacted the healthcare sector in Ireland. In the face of these issues, private operators continue to face challenges in the delivery of services within Ireland, and joining Bobby to discuss this is Grainne Henson, Head of Health Sector with Bank of Ireland
Later today Ireland will take to the pitch in Bordeaux to face Romania in their first game of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. It’s a World Cup which holds a lot of hope and expectation for us and so to preview the clash, Bobby is joined by Will O’Callaghan from Off the Ball.
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories hitting the headlines is journalist and author, Valerie Cox and Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avalon.
Joining Bobby in the executive chair this week is Neil Hosty, CEO of Fexco.
Patrice Gordon author of ‘Reverse Mentoring’ explains her process for removing barriers and building belonging in the workplace.
In this weeks industry review we take to a look inside the world of a solicitor, joining Bobby was Keith Walsh, Vanessa Byrne and Michael Smith.
Joining Bobby to talk about his book and the process of ‘Simple Scaling’ was author Brendan McGurgan.
