Bobby was broadcasting from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for the 'Open for Business' roadshow this week. As a result, he wasn't able to attend the annual sleepout for Focus Ireland where hundreds of people all over the country sleep out in solidarity with Ireland’s homeless community. Newstalk’s John Crosbie was there and he joined Bobby to chat about how he got on.
Broadcasting live from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories and front pages that are making the morning papers is Darragh Clifford, Group Editor of People Newspapers and Ann Power of Powerhouse Pr.
Why do some businesses succeed where others fail? Graham Ruddick, the author of 'Risk Roulette: The surprising reasons why some businesses work, and others fail' joins Bobby to discuss.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Tom O'Brien, Managing Partner with Forvis Mazars.
The summer may be gone but that’s not to say there’s no way to get a bit of life and colour in our lives, and what better way to do just that than to pop into your local florist? For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to find out just how the sector is faring. Joining Bobby to discuss is: Fionnuala McAuley, Chairperson of the Institute of Flowers Louise Jordan of Forest Green & Celine’s Flowers JP Tanner, Owner of Arbour Blooms...
Fraud is perhaps a bigger threat to businesses than it ever has been before. Joining Bobby for some helpful advice about staying safe as a business is Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland.
Bobby was out & about at The Good Bike Project, an initiative that’s giving Ukrainian people a sustainable mode of transport.
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from he Saturday papers is Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Ronan Reid of Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland.
This week's Executive Chair has Bobby speaking with Ronan Columb, Managing Director at Castlethorn. Castelthorn are a construction company that have built over 30,000 houses some of the other biggest projects across the country. This is a conversation not to be missed, so hit 'play' now.
Bobby heads outside to report from Dublin Port's Greenway. He speaks with CEO of Dublin Port, Barry O'Connell and even runs into the Minister for State on Transport, James Lawless, at the island's most important port before the launch of the Greenway project to the public. Hit 'Play' to hear more about Dublin Port Greenway now.
Did you know we are living and working in a world that spans five generations? This interesting observation is the focus of new book by Patrick Dunne and Rebecca Robins titled: Five Generations at Work: How We Win Together, For Good. Bobby is joined by co-author Patrick Dunne for this brilliant chat. Hit 'Play' for more.
Bobby takes a look at the biggest business stories in the papers with some of the industry's best brains. Broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey, and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search join Bobby this week. They take a look at the budget predictions and Willy Walsh's comments on the cap at Dublin Airport. Hit 'Play' to hear this and more.
Rows and disagreements continue to slow down The National Children's Hospital's build, adding to the arduous cycle of this hospital's semi-existence. Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economist and columnist with the Sunday Times to discuss the saga with the NCH, and why these things often happen to Ireland's capital projects. Press 'Play' for more.
Bobby is joined by three of Ireland's best businesswomen, making some of the most cutting-edge and intuitive products for parents and babies. Eimear Fahy, from Accessories4Babies; Ollwyn Moran, from COGNIDS; and Sheena Mitchell, from Wondercare.ie and host of A Wondercare Podcast. Hit 'Play' to hear this fascinating chat with some of Ireland's leading women in the industry.
Bobby speaks with Ireland’s most famous Fish Chef, Martin Shanahan, who came to studio all the way from Kenmare Martin is a regular on The Today Show on RTÉ and his Mad About and Still Mad About Fish series garner huge attention His Fishy Fish restaurant in Kenmare is one of the country’s best, so this is a chat not to be missed Hit ‘Play’ now
This week's edition of The Industry Review is focusing on the world of mixology Bobby is joined by Dave Mulligan from 1661, Darren Geraghty from Hawksmoor and Pat Thomas from The Blind Pig Speakeasy as they discuss the craft and how the business is looking these days These are some of the best in the business, so it's a chat not to be missed Hit 'Play' now
Bobby takes us on a Trip to The Taste Of Kildare It finishes on the 22nd of September and features some of the best producers, chefs and even some live entertainment. Get all the sounds from the great festival by hitting 'Play' below
Bobby is joined by Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance to look at the big business stories in the paper on Saturday morning More budget speculation and Irish mortgage arrears at a low, among those in the headlines. Hit 'Play' for more
Bobby is joined by Peter Stapleton for this week's edition of the Executive Chair Peter is a Managing Partner at Maples Group, a leading international law firm Listen to the chat in full by hitting 'Play' here.
Is constant growth in our economy something to be striving for? Economist at Oxford University, Daniel Susskind, joins Bobby to discuss his new book titled ‘Growth’ that looks to answer that very question This fascinating book discusses the past and present of economic growth, yet also plotting the future of how to respond to it as we pursue it. Hit ‘play’ for more.
Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk as a part of our 'Open for Business' roadshow, the team wrapped things up with a song from musician, Bobby McCarthy.
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact
Bobby took a trip out along the coast towards Carlingford to the Model Miniature Railway & Maritime museum located in the cellar of the historic Greenore Co-operative building.
Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, John Colleary stopped by to chat to Bobby ahead of his gig in the Spirit Store in Dundalk.
Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby chatted to Stephen Kenny about his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more.
Joining Bobby to chat about what it is like to do business in Dundalk is Paddy Malone, PRO of Dundalk Chamber of Commerce; Donal Mc Geough, Owner of The Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk; Jimmy Quinn of James Quinn Transport; Tom Muckian of Roe River Books; and Marty Flemming from Deluxe Bathrooms and Tiling Solutions.
Bobby was broadcasting from the Imperial Hotel In Dundalk for another ‘Open for Business’ roadshow. One of the aspects of roadshow is that Bobby takes a look at the life and relative well-being of a town and to do that he assembled his own 'town team' to take a look at the way the town functions from a business, planning and retail point of view. Joining Bobby is Planning Expert Conor Skehan and Retail Consultant Eddie Shanahan.
When it comes to Irish business royalty, few can boast the cult-like adoration that Michael Flynn, aka Mattress Mick, enjoys. He joins Bobby to chat about all things retail, the Mattress Mick Musical, and more.
Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil candidate for Louth & David Lynch, former editor of Dundalk Democrat.
Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, the team wrapped things up with a song from Dublin musician, Paddy Sherlock.
