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

Executive Chair: Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle

Joining Bobby in the executive chair was Mark Nolan of Dromoland Castle. -

Mar 01, 2025•12 min

Gary Beckwith: How To Make A Million In Business

Joining Bobby was Gary Beckwith on his book 'How To Make A Million In Business'.

Mar 01, 2025•12 min

Industry Review: Hairdressers

This week's industry review looks at hairdressers, joining Bobby was: Ciara Burke, Owner of Glow Studio David Marshall, Founder of David Marshalls Hillary, Founder of Hillary’s

Mar 01, 2025•19 min

Cormac Lucey on the housing crisis

Joining Bobby to look at the housing crisis was Cormac Lucey

Mar 01, 2025•9 min

Out and about: Old Barracks Coffee

This week Bobby headed out to the Old Barracks Coffee.

Mar 01, 2025•8 min

Bobby's business roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge

Joining Bobby to recap the papers was Susan Hayes Culleton and Doug Keatinge.

Mar 01, 2025•25 min

Bobby reports from CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event.

Bobby chats to exhibitors and vendors as he visits this year's CATEX, Ireland's Largest Foodservice and Hospitality Event.

Feb 22, 2025•7 min

Crackdown on 'dodgy boxes' with Conor Pope

Consumer Affairs Correspondent for the Irish Times, Conor Pope, joins Bobby to chat about an upcoming crackdown on illegal streaming services.

Feb 22, 2025•11 min

Executive Chair: Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Teresa McNally of Irish HomeCare.

Feb 22, 2025•12 min

Bobby's Business Roundup With Gina London and Bob Hoffman

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is columnist with the Sunday Independent, Gina London and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

Feb 22, 2025•24 min

Industry Review: Jewellers

Whether it's an engagement ring, a necklace, or a bracelet for that special someone in our lives, a piece of jewellery can often speak louder than words. For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people who have made it their business to help us do just that. Joining Bobby is: Denise O'Connor, Founder of Rare Jewellery Design Chris Andrews, Weir & Sons Mette O’Connor of Amoc in Greystones

Feb 22, 2025•17 min

What can bees teach us about running our business?

Joining Bobby to chat about what we can learn from bees and reflect on our own role as leaders and role models is Philip Atkinson, author of 'Bee Wise - 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive'.

Feb 22, 2025•11 min

The business of employing neurodiverse adults

Finding a job as a person who is neurodiverse can be a huge challenge but Yvonne Brewer, country manager for Auticon - a tech company which employs neurodivergent workers in high powered roles - is looking to change all that. She joins Bobby to discuss.

Feb 15, 2025•8 min

Executive Chair: Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

Feb 15, 2025•23 min

The changing landscape of doing business in America

Joining Bobby to chat about the changing landscape of doing business in America is dual-qualified accountant, Stephen Casey who operates in Ireland and New York as well as Brian Tyrrell, Director at Kilrock Capital.

Feb 15, 2025•8 min

Industry Review: Home Improvement

With springtime well underway what better way to freshen things up than with a home renovation or design project to really tap into that sense of renewal, but where to begin, what are the current trends telling us, and what are the do’s and don’ts? Joining Bobby to discuss is: Clodagh Doyle, Creative Director & Project Manager of Placelift Natasha Rocca Devine of Interior Architect of NRD Design Studio

Feb 15, 2025•17 min

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Robert Whelan & Caroline Reidy

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Feb 15, 2025•23 min

'Open for Business' Roadshow Kenmare: The Rising

Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow in Kenmare is Steven O’ Leary and Thomas Barrett who are all members of The Rising.

Feb 08, 2025•5 min

Pat Falvey on business, perseverance, Everest & more

He’s climbed Everest from both north and south sides and he’s been to the South Pole. Joining Bobby to talk about his career as an adventurer, his life in business, and staying fit in your older years is author and motivational speaker, Pat Falvey.

Feb 08, 2025•11 min

Executive Chair: John Brennan

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by John Brennan.

Feb 08, 2025•9 min

Out & About at 'Nest' in Kenmare

'Nest', situated in the heart of Kenmare, specialises in interesting and beautiful gifts for the home and family. Bobby popped in to check out some of their wares.

Feb 08, 2025•5 min

Kenmare Business Panel

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Kenmare to get a sense of what its like to do business in the town: Karen Coakley aka 'The Kenmare Foodie' Patrick Hanley, co-owner the Lansdowne Hotel Patrick Christina Foley of Inish Living Padraig Hanley of Kenmare Boat Tours Heather O’Sullivan, co-owner John Ross Jewellers in Tralee Charlie Vaughan, Men's Captain of Kenmare Golf Club Mike Casey, Proprietor Chef of the Li...

Feb 08, 2025•20 min

Kenmare Highstreet Health-Check

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town a once over and see what works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that in Kenmare is Retail Consultant, Vinny O Brien & Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Feb 08, 2025•10 min

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by ichael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Special Responsibilityfor Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety.