Down To Business

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Bobby is joined by Peter Stapleton for this week's edition of the Executive ChairPeter is a Managing Partner at Maples Group, a leading international law firmListen to the chat in full by hitting 'Play' here.

Bobby takes us on a Trip to The Taste Of KildareIt 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

This week's edition of The Industry Review is focusing on the world of mixologyBobby 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 daysThese are some of the best in the business, so it's a chat not to be missedHit 'Play' now

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 

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 morningMore budget speculation and Irish mortgage arrears at a low, among those in the headlines.Hit 'Play' for more

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.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Chris Andrews, MD of Weir & Sons.

Bobby was broadcasting today from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, just a stone’s throw away from the Stephens Green Centre. But before the shopping centre was built, the site was home to The Dandelion Market, home to hippies and punks selling everything youth culture in the 70s and 80s needed. Damian Corless, author, playwright, and scriptwriter who has penned more than a dozen volumes on Irish history and culture, joins Bobby to look back at its impact and legacy.

Many independent businesses have left Grafton Street in recent years with large chains replacing them. This is a major contributing factor that has led to the changes felt by many in recent years on Dublin's most famous shopping street. To discuss, Bobby is joined by:Frank McDonald, Dublin author & former Environment Editor of The Irish Times.Dairne McCarthy of Cornucopia on Wicklow StreetDamian Byrne of the Camer Centre here on Grafton Street.Mark smith Srore manager Great outdoors  on Chatham streetBobby was Broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024.

Today Bobby was broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme 2024. Bobby is joined by three people who know the benefits of this great initiative - the Programme Sponsor, Padraig Sheerin, Head of SME Three Ireland; Niamh Tallon, Her Sport Founder and 2021 Three Ireland’s Grants for Small Businesses winner: and Catherine Devine, Pumpskynz Founder and 2023 Three Ireland’s Grants for Small Businesses winner.

Bobby is joined by David Baker, MD of Decwells Hardware on South Great George's Street, who are celebrating 40 years in business this week.

Broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street, joining Bobby to look through the business stories making the morning papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Conor Faughnan, CEO at Royal Irish Automobile Club & commentator on transport.

Bobby was out and about at Adman Steel Sheds a family run company who manufacture an extensive range of steel garden sheds, garages, garden rooms and greenhouses.

Ireland’s largest manufacturer of wood packaging and Pallets is  CJ Sheeran. Showing Bobby around their base in Laois was Mark Sheeran. The two talked about creating sustainability in the wood packaging industry and what challenges such as business brings.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC Computer and Logistics

Whether it be a crick in your neck, or serious rehabilitation post-surgery, the world of physiotherapy provides an excellent service that is sure to get you back into shape.Joining Bobby to discuss how to the Physio industry in Ireland is getting on and how they get started and grew their careers were Physios •        David Dalton x Consultant Chartered Physiotherapist and CEO PhysioCare Ltd in Dublin·       Alison Quinn- Chartered Physiotherapist and owner of the rehab rooms in Deansgrange·       Dr Grace O’Malley - Senior Lecturer at the School of Physio – RSCI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Clinical Lead of the CHI Complex Obesity Service

This week we heard the startingly news that since 2005 over 2,000 pubs have closed. To make sense of this and to ask is the Irish Pub in real danger ? Bobby was I’m joined by economist Colm McCarthy and also by CEO of the Vintners Federation of Ireland and former publican Pat Crotty

How important is a happy workplace and can a happy work environment benefit your bottom line?Mark Price, author of Happy Economics and former managing director of Waitrose joined Bobby to explain the book and how how to create a happy but also profitable business

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and also by Doug Keatinge Head of Communications at Avolon

As the obtaining of private information has become a more sophisticated scam, how can you safeguard your online reputation and what if you’re a victim of online disinformation? Bobby is joined by Nicola Byrne from Risk Eye and by Stephen O’Leary of Olytico to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Anchell, founder and Managing Director of Camida.

Joining Bobby to discuss the business of barbecuing is John Relihan of Pitt Bros; food writer, Ali Dunworth; and David Oelke from Bbq4you.ie.

Bobby was out & about at Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques where he caught up with owner, Harry Maharaj to chat about the business.

Dublin restaurant and karaoke bar Ukiyo is the latest in a fleet of restaurants across the country that have closed due to pressure on the hospitality sector. Bobby is joined by Independent Economist Jim Power and chef Kevin Dundon to discuss.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' & Paul O’Dwyer, dental surgeon from Portman Dentex.

Bakeries are a business that rank as one of the oldest in the world but between sourdoughs, velvet cakes, croissants, and cookies, how has the industry changed in recent years and how is the business of running a bakery faring in the face of rising energy and staffing costs?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Eoin Cluskey of Bread 41 in Dublin & WicklowCharlotte Leonard-Kane co-owner of Sceal Bakery in GreystonesCaryna Camerino of Camerino Bakery at IMMA

The days of doing business without engaging in what is happening in the world at large are gone but how do business owners make sure they are doing and saying the right things without sounding false? Rob Hayward, chief strategy officer with Principia Advisory joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Paddy Baird of Killester Travel.

Would the behaviour of a company owner affect your buying decisions? That was the conundrum facing Pilita Clark, columnist with The Financial Times - she joins Bobby to discuss.

John Larkin is the founder & chief soap maker at The Black Stuff, a handmade natural soap company, who has made it his mission to get as much handmade, natural soap into the hands of as many people as possible. He welcomed Bobby to his workshop to tell him all about it.

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Regina Mangan, CEO of Liberty Blue Estate Agents in Waterford & Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director for BWG.

For this week's executive chair, Bobby was joined by Claire McHugh, CEO of Axonista