Down To Business

To many, perfume is more than a simple beauty product; it is a tool for expression, personal improvement, and a marker of individuality.But while the biggest perfume companies sell their wares in some of the most high-end boutique shopping districts the world over, we here in Ireland have a few select businesses that can also help you make your presence known.Joining Bobby to chat about the perfume business in Ireland is:Joan Woods, Founder and CEO of Waters & Wild PerfumeryLucy Hegarty from La Bougie in Kinsale

Irish economic growth is expected to continue at a moderate pace as the economy nears full capacity but with a growing population and ongoing challenges around planning and infrastructure - not to mention our ever-increasing reliance on FDI - just how secure is our economic position? John FitzGerald, Adjunct Professor in the Department of Economics at Trinity College Dublin joins Bobby to discuss.

Resident tech guru Andy O'Donoghue joins Bobby to talk about how fintech can benefit SMEs.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the week is Leadership Communications expert, Gina London & Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avolon.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Declan Bolger, CEO of Irish Life

Bobby is joined by Wolfgang Münchau to discuss his new book 'Kaput: The End of the German Miracle'.

Joining Bobby to talk about her new book 'Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales' is Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer (CPO) of UKG.

Joining Bobby to assess the state of the pub sector is Ronan Lynch, owner of The Swan Bar in Dublin; Gearoid O’Regan, owner of O’Regans pub in Ballyheigue; and Pat Crotty, CEO of the Vintners' Federation of Ireland.

Bobby takes a trip out to Valentia Island in Co Kerry to assess how business is faring in what is one of the most picturesque spots in Ireland.

Bobby is joined by Donal Daly, co-author of 'The Customer is the Planet: A handbook for sustainable business'.

Bobby is joined by James da Costa to talk about his new book ' Fintech Wars: Tech Titans, Complex Crypto and the Future of Money'.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Jim Campion of Campion Insurance.

We have a proud tradition of farming here in Ireland but along with that comes another essential part of the equation of getting the finest cuts to our dinner tables - butchers.The landscape has been transformed in recent decades with the large supermarkets taking a big piece of the pie but we still have incredible artisanal butchers serving our communities up and down the country.Joining Bobby to chat about it all is: Hugh Maguire Jr, MD of The Smokin Butcher in Ashbourne, Co Meath Sean Kelly, Owner of Kelly’s Butchers, in Newport, Co Mayo Rick Higgins, Master Butcher from Higgins Butchers in Sutton Cross, Co Dublin

Bobby was out & about with Jonathan O’Brien of City Kayaking to explore Dublin city from the River Liffey.

Since its foundation by Shane Mitchell and Rory O’Connor in 2005 the Sligo Live has delighted audiences with a diverse array of international and local talent. Rory O’Connor joins Bobby in studio to discuss this year's festivities.

According to new University of Limerick research published this week, employees are reluctant to step up to senior leadership roles due to concerns over their work-life balance. Dr. Sarah Kieran is Assistant Dean & Associate Professor in the Department of Work and Employment Studies in the Kemmy Business School at UL - she joins me now to tell me more

Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan HayesCulleton aka The Positive Economist & Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director with BWG Foods.

Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow is a song from Gavin Glass.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ed Murphy, CEO of Greentech HQ.

Bobby was joined by two of Wexford's most famous sons, hotelier and GAA manager, Liam Griffin & Ivan Yates, former Fine Gael minister & co-host of the weekly podcast 'Path to Power'.

Broadcasting live from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, Bobby was Out & About at The National 1798 Rebellion Centre to brush up on his Irish history and the struggle for freedom from British rule.

Broadcasting from Greentech HQ in Enniscorthy for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Enniscorthy to get a sense of what its like to do business in the town.Joining Bobby is: - Matt Ronan of Evolve Health Store - Dermot Kavanagh of Smyth's Homevalue - Esperanza Hernedaz of Old Roots Winery & Vineyard - Colm Neville, Owner of the Riverside Park Hotel - Mary B. Walsh Managing Director Ire Wel Pallets Limited - Pat Hernan of General Manager at Murphy Precast in Enniscorthy

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 is Retail Consultant, Eddie Shanahan and Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

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 FlowersLouise Jordan of Forest Green & Celine’s FlowersJP 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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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

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

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 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 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

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.