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Down To Business

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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news. Listen and subscribe to Down To Business on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Episodes

Industry Review: Weddings

It is one of the most special days of your life and whether it’s a big one or a small one, a traditional one or one that you’ve imagined just for yourself - you want your wedding day to be just the way you imagined it. But how do you go about achieving that? To discuss, Bobby is joined by: • Ruth Scott, Wedding Solemniser & Celebrant • Photographer Paul Kelly of PK Studio3 •Daragh Doyle, The Ireland Wedding Planner

Feb 17, 202416 min

Cryptocurrency: Is it safe to invest?

Bobby is joined by Rory Gillen of Gillen Markets & Gary Carvill from the Digital Wealth Group to debate the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies.

Feb 17, 202412 min

Out & About: OffBeat Donuts

Bobby was out and about at OffBeat Donuts in Dundrum Town Centre to hear all about the runaway success of one of the country's purveyors of premium donuts.

Feb 17, 20248 min

Istil 38 - Ireland's premium Irish craft vodka

It was reported earlier this month that Irish Vodka brand Istil 38 - which launched back in 2022 - has attracted an investment worth around €390,000 as it looks to build upon the success they have seen in the last two years. Shane Davey, Managing Director of the Sugarloaf Beverage Company joins Bobby to discuss.

Feb 17, 20246 min

Industry Review: Vets

In recent months we saw news that there is a serious shortage of qualified vets facing the Irish veterinary industry, with some practices advertising for more than a year to fill positions. Couple this with rising costs and ever-increasing demands on our vets for small and large animals, where exactly is the sector right now? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Charles Cosgrave, Co-Owner of Village Vets Kathy Enright, co-owner of Rockhall Veterinary Ltd Conor Geraghty, former president of Veterinary Ir...

Feb 10, 202419 min

Managing workplace wellbeing with Laya Healthcare

The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index 2024 is the result of one of Ireland's most extensive workplace wellbeing studies and offers invaluable insights into the evolving HR landscape, allowing employers and employees to stay up to date on the latest trends. Bobby chats to Sinead Proos, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare to explore some of the key trends regarding people's wellbeing in the workplace and discuss how to sustain high performance in a hybrid working environment....

Feb 10, 20249 min

The dos and don'ts of workplace romance

With Valentine’s Day coming up Bobby takes a look at the actual rules around romance in the workplace with Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy.

Feb 10, 202410 min

TD Michael Ring on everything Mayo has to offer

Castlebar has been found to have the best work-life balance according to a new index. One man who has been singing the praises of this area for a long time has been local TD Michael Ring who joins Bobby to discuss this and everything that Mayo has to offer.

Feb 03, 202413 min

ATU iHub Castlebar Panel

Broadcasting out of the Connected Hub in the Atlantic Technological University iHub in Castlebar, Bobby speaks to some of those people using iHub to find out about the benefits this kind of working environment offers to people. Joining Bobby is: Louise McDonnell, founder of SellOnSocial.Media Agency Brian Barrett of Solar West Dr. Noreen Curtis Stephen Carolan, National Hubs Network Programme Manager at the Western Development Commission...

Feb 03, 202416 min

Cookbook author & recipe writer, Sarah Butler

This week Bobby was broadcasting out of the Connected Hub in the Atlantic Technological University Ihub in Castlebar with thanks to Mayo County Council. One of those people who use the connected hubs in Mayo is Sarah Butler, cookbook author, and recipe writer who joins Bobby to chat about her pathway into the culinary world.

Feb 03, 20249 min

Out & About at the Connacht Distillery

Bobby was out & about at the Connacht Distillery in Ballina this week to discuss the vision behind the business which seeks to marry modern techniques to an old tradition of craft distilling.

Feb 03, 20249 min

Cllr. Mark Duffy on when Joe Biden came to Ballina

Last year Mayo was very much on the map when US President, Joe Biden went west and spent a remarkable evening in Ballina. One of the people instrumental in organising that visit was the then-mayor of Ballina Councillor Mark Duffy - he joins Bobby to discuss.

Feb 03, 20246 min

Business roundup with Teresa O’Malley & Tom Kelly

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers are two Castlebar locals in the form of Teresa O’Malley, Head of News at Midwest Radio & Tom Kelly, Editor of the Connaught Telegraph.

Feb 03, 202418 min

Industry Review: Home Renovations

With the privilege of owning your own home comes the added dilemma of sticking or twisting with the current structure and layout - but where do you begin, who do you call, and what are the costs involved for home renovation projects? For this week’s industry Review Bobby sought to find out as he was joined by: ● Ruth Kennelly of RK Designs ● Diarmuid Kelly of DKAD Architects ● David Dunne of Timbermill Construction in Kildare

Jan 27, 202418 min

Ireland's new ‘Re-Turn’ scheme: How will it work?

From Next Thursday 1st Feb, when you buy a drink in a plastic bottle, aluminium, or steel can that features the 'Re-Turn' logo, you will pay a small deposit in addition to the price of the drink. When you return your empty, undamaged drinks container to any participating retail outlet, you get your deposit back in full. So how is all this going to work on a national level and will people buy into it? Bobby is joined by Ciaran Foley who is the Chief Executive of ‘Re-Turn’ to discuss.

Jan 27, 202412 min

The future of Ireland's EV charging infrastructure

As the country continues down the path towards net zero, more and more electric charging points will be central to achieving that goal. Bobby is joined by John O’Keeffe, CEO of ePower to discuss the path forward to achieving a carbon-neutral future.

Jan 27, 20249 min

Business roundup with Ciarán Hancock & Valerie Cox

Joining Bobby to run through the main stories from the business pages in this morning's papers is journalist and author, Valerie Cox & Ciaran Hancock, Business Editor of the Irish Times.

Jan 27, 202422 min

Industry Review: Motor Industry

2023 was by all accounts a solid year for the motor and car dealership trade here in Ireland but how is 2024 shaping up and will we see many more EVs on our roads? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Brian Cooke, SIMI Director General (Society of the Irish Motor Industry) Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principle at Dooley Motors Carlow Philip Mallon, Managing Director of Joe Mallon Motor Group

Jan 20, 202422 min
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