Down To Business

Bobby’s Business Roundup May 23rd

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is journalist and author Valerie Cox & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Fi...

David Walmsley, Editor in Chief of The Globe & Mail in Toronto

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, Down to Business brought you the show from Canada for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year annual CEO Retreat. One of the people Bobby met there...

Out & About: Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about in Stradbally, County Laois checking out ‘Riding for the Disabled Association Ireland’ and seeing how horse-riding can h...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2026 Part One

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Toronto as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Here, Bobby speaks to s...

Former Ireland international soccer legend Kevin Kilbane

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat in Toronto, Bobby had the chance to chat with former Ireland soccer international, Kevin Kilban...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat 2026 Part Two

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bobby and the team were broadcasting from Japan as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. You’ll hear from the li...

Goldy Hyder, President & CEO, Business Council of Canada

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Goldy Hyder, President & CEO of the Busine...

Lessons from life on the ice with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser. Hayley is considered ...

In conversation with Chris Hadfield

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colonel Chris Hadfield is an astronaut, business leader, hi-tech entrepreneur, five-time bestselling author, and global speaker on leadership, change,...

2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel Two

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with three people who have all been first movers and innovators...

2026 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel One

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat, Bobby had the opportunity to speak with some of this year's finalists involved in the ...

Jay Klein, Founder & CEO of The PUR Company

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Klein is the Founder & CEO of The PUR Company Inc., where he leads a global brand committed to making simple, better-for-you substitutions –...

Frank O’Keeffe EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby, from Toronto, as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat was Frank O’Keeffe, EY UK & Ireland Managing Partn...

Canadian "Dragon" Arlene Dickinson

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As part of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO retreat to Toronto, Bobby spoke with fellow Canadian "Dragon", from CBC's Dragons’ Den, Gene...

The growing wieghtloss drug economy

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The wonders of weight loss drugs have only been with us for over two years, but they seem to have profoundly changed the way we look at food, drink, e...

Executive Chair: Jean O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Jean O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Bus Éireann.

Out & About: Outwest Greystones

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outwest is an outdoor apparel brand born and bred in Dingle, Co. Kerry, but they have just opened their second store in the heart of Greystones. Bobby...

Bobby’s Business Roundup May 9th

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is digitisation consultant, Joan Mulvihill & DC Cahalane of Sure Va...

Brilliant Doubt: Harnessing Uncertainty to Lead with Impact

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Business is all about confidence, knowing what you are doing and giving off an air of confidence to those around you. Doubt has no place in this kind ...

Industry Review: Folk & Trad Music

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Irish traditional and folk music is in a remarkably strong place right now, reaching new audiences, producing a new generation of exceptional young mu...

Executive Chair: Niall Tallon

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of Imagine Niall Tallon is next up in the Executive Chair and he joined Bobby this morning

Interview: Comedian Rory O'Hanlon

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Rory O'Hanlon sits down with Bobby to talk about his upcoming sold out gigs in Dublin and life in comedy

Out & About: Half Way Up The Stairs

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Out & About Bobby visits award-winning children's bookshop Half Way Up The Stairs based in Greystones, Co Wicklow

I Want Magic: Business Lessons from Neuroscience & Formula 1

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Marcia Goddard joins Bobby to discuss what business lessons we can learn from Neuroscience and Formula from her new book Driving Performance

Bobby's Business Roundup

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Haye Culleton and Roan Reid join Bobby to talk about the biggest business stories of the week

Industry Review: Insurance

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Industry Review, Bobby talks all things insurance.He's joned by founder of Yes Insurance Ciaran Mulligan, Hastings Group's Shane Henn...

Industry Review: Childcare

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Industry Review, Bobby goes beyond the headlines and takes a look at the job of being a childcare worker.Joining Bobby are: ● Karen ...

Executive Chair: Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO, Seapoint

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO, Seapoint  

Is Ireland’s infrastructure way behind where it should be?

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sinead O’Sullivan is an economist who has had a very interesting career. She trained as an aerospace engineer and then moved to economy and strategy...

Wellbeing at Work: A Strategic Business Advantage

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear the phrase ‘well being’, we often think it’s slightly airy-fairy and has very little to do with business success.  Chris Cummi...

What has Tim Cook’s legacy been to Apple?

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week it was announced that Tim Cook will officially step down as CEO on September 1. What has Tim Cook’s legacy been to Apple and what do we kn...

Bobby's Business Roundup April 25th

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To look at the business stories making the pages of the morning newspapers. Bobby is joined by Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Paul Allen of Paul Al...

Industry Review: Columnists

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby goes goes beyond the headlines and takes a closer look at the job of being a columnist. ● Tanya Sweeney, fe...

Executive Chair: Peter Hyland, CEO of Carroll's Irish Gifts

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Peter Hyland, CEO of Carroll's Irish Gifts.

The LXRY ICE Collection

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ice cubes used to be quite functional, but Richie French, the founder of the LXRY Ice Collection, thinks it is just an important feature in any luxury...

Why Start-Ups Fail: Avoiding the Traps on the Path to Commercial Success

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business can be terrifying. It is estimated that 90% will crash and burn. That means heartache and pain, both emotionally and financially, ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup April 18th

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Breda Browne of Unique Media & Ciaran Hancock, Business Editor o...

Irwin Stelzer on whether Donald Trump’s plan is the right way to go

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the midterm elections in sight, the strength or weakness of the US economy will resonate more with US voters than ‘that’ AI image of Donald t...

Industry Review: Bridal Services

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Irish bridal sector is a significant and competitive market, built on reputation, precision, and trust. For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby i...

Out & About: Sisterly

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Founded by three friends, Sisterly is the smarter, simpler way to supplement that was developed for women by a team of doctors, female health experts ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup April 11th

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business reporter with the Sunday Times & Stephen O’...

Leo Enright on Artemis II

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NASA’s Artemis II mission has safely returned to Earth after a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking the first time in more than 50 years that hum...

Executive Chair: Louise Whelan, MD of Pioneer Homecare

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Louise Whelan, MD of Pioneer Homecare.

‘Forget Normal, I Want Magic: The 5 Rules of Leadership’

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know AI might do some of the day-to-day ‘heavy lifting’ for some tasks, but we still need leaders engaging with their teams. Claire Brumby ...

Cormac Lucey on the ongoing fuel crisis & protests

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a lot of coverage all week about the ongoing fuel crisis. Joining Bobby to look at the cost analysis and whether the protests could act...

Out & About: ‘Table to Tech’

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

During the week, Bobby was at an event all about food trends called ‘Table to Tech’, organised by the Irish Food Service Alliance. There, he chatt...

Paschal Taggart on the future of cross-border working

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cross-border working is a feature of many European Cities - think of Malmö’s relationship to Copenhagen or Bratislava’s relationship with Vienna....

Bobby’s Business Roundup April 4th

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Gina London from the Language of Leadership & Robert Whelan of R...

Executive Chair: Rory O’Hanlon, CEO of NetZero Group

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Rory O’Hanlon, CEO of NetZero Group.

Industry Review: Buying Your First Home

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s housing market remains one of the most pressing issues facing the country, with prices stabilising in some areas, still rising in others, ...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2026

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by EY Ireland Head of Assurance & EY Entrepreneur of the Year Partner Lead, Roger Wallace, to talk about this year’s EY Entrepre...

Ciarán Casey on ‘Leadership in Tune’

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ciarán Casey has over three decades of senior leadership experience. His new book, ‘Leadership in Tune’, looks at the idea that leadership is mor...

Phoebe Holland, MD of Rugs.ie

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now in its 30th year, Rugs.ie has gone from strength to strength, expanding its horizons to include an extensive website filled with a variety of high...

How is the Iran war affecting the economies of the Middle East?

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of the consequences of the Middle East war is the way Dubai and the wider Emirates region have fallen off an economic cliff. From its status as th...

Out & About: Art Evolve 2026

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Art Evolve is Ireland's newest contemporary art fair, set for its 2nd year in Dublin at the RDS from March 27th to 29th. Bobby went out and about to f...

Bobby’s Business Roundup March 28th

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Kathleen Gallagher, Markets Correspondent with the Business Post &a...

Executive Chair: Maurice Pratt, Chairman at Uniphar Group

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Maurice Pratt, Chairman at Uniphar Group.

Industry Review: Coffee & Coffee Engineers

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re taking a closer look at Ireland’s coffee sector through the lens of engineering and operations. Thes...

Pick Your Gummy Bear: Lessons from My Biggest Life Choices

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know life is all about choices. Those sliding door moments when we find our lives changing direction for any number of reasons, explained or no...

Industry Review: Furniture Makers

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We have a long and proud history of furniture making in Ireland - much of it defined by a balance of heritage and contemporary design. With craft...

Bobby’s Business Roundup March 21st

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Ciara McDonagh of Healy Communications and Declan Ralph of BWG Food...

Out & About: O’Flaherty Stone

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

O’Flaherty Stone has been shaping, carving & creating stone for generations. Bobby took a trip out to their Wicklow workshop to find out all abo...

Systems Synergy: Developing Human Intelligence That AI Cannot Replace

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Blair is the author of the new book ‘Systems Synergy: Developing Human Intelligence That AI Cannot Replace’. He joins Bobby to tell him all a...

Executive Chair: Rory King of Rory’s Travel Club

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Rory King, Founder of Rory’s Travel Club.

In conversation with voice actor JP Wright

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

JP Wright is an award-winning voice actor with over 15 years of experience across TV, radio, gaming and advertising, working with global brands like N...

Will we ever be able to move away from our reliance on FDI?

21 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week saw a report that was looking at the future of Irish industrial policy and its reliance on FDI. Bobby is joined by John Fitzgerald, Adjunct ...

Industry Review: Glamping & The Great Outdoors

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Glamping and outdoor experiences have become big business in recent years, as more people look for ways to disconnect from busy lives and reconnect wi...

Executive Chair: Richard Tierney, CEO of Saint Patrick’s Festival

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Tierney, CEO of the St Patrick’s Festival.

Ireland vs Scotland: Final Six Nations Weekend

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Super Saturday in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations, and the championship race is down to the wire. Ireland’s campaign has swung from challenge t...

How badly does congestion affect the economy of Dublin city?

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dublin has recently been ranked among the most congested cities in the world by the TomTom Traffic Index, which is a surprising statistic for a capita...

Bobby’s Business Roundup March 14th

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Joan Mulvihill, Digitisation Expert and artist & Bob Hoffman of...

Clean Winners: Sustainability Strategy That Puts Customers First

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We all know we need to buy and use sustainable products, but our wallets also guide us. Bobby speaks to the co-author of a new book that says sustaina...

What does the oil crisis mean for Irish consumers?

14 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to chat about what the oil crisis means for Irish consumers is the Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland.

Industry Review: Footwear & Shoe Repair

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re stepping into the world of craftsmanship and the precise, hands-on art of shoemaking and repair. Bobby...

Bobby’s Business Roundup March 7th

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of Taking Stock here at Newstalk, an...

Executive Chair: Alan Coleman, Chief Product Officer of Plume Design

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Alan Coleman, Chief Product Officer of Plume Design.

Out & About at Outdoor Living

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby took a trip to the foothills of the Sugarloaf in Co. Wicklow to check out one of the country’s best garden centres, Outdoorliving.

The economy in a time of war

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Financial markets are still reeling as the US & Israel’s war on Iran continues, sending oil prices higher and stock markets tumbling, and Irish ...

Human Wise: How to lead from within and sell with confidence

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Helan Wada, author of ‘Human Wise: How to lead from within and sell with confidence’, knows today’s managers are under multiple types of pressur...

Bobby’s Business Roundup February 28th

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby ot go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Robert Whe...

Out & About at Silver Works Dublin

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby took a trip to Silver Works on Drury Street in Dublin city centre to get to grips with the ins and outs of jewellery making.

Industry Review: Horse Racing

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re focusing on one of Ireland’s most important sporting and economic sectors - horse racing - and asking how...

Executive Chair: Tom O’Connor & Leo Crawford of the Petal Group

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week are Tom O’Connor & Leo Crawford of the Petal Group.

What now after Trump’s tariff chaos?

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been eight days since the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariff regime in its entirety, but how has the market reacted? Bobby i...

Networking Matters: The Power of Human Connection

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kingsley Aikins, CEO of the Networking Institute and author of Networking Matters: The Power of Human Connection, joins Bobby to chat about the transf...

Learn Earn Own: Learn More. Earn More. Own More

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Conor Lynch is a digital innovator, educator and entrepreneur, and he has just launched his new book ‘Learn Earn Own: Learn More. Earn More. Own Mor...

Out & About at the 2026 Hardware Show

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about in Simmonscourt at the 2026 Hardware Show, where he spoke to a few people spearheading innovation and shaping the future of ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Ciaran Hancock

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy, Head of HR Solutions with NFP & Ciaran Hancock, Business ...

Industry Review: Sound Production

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby delves into the world of sound engineering and sound production. As Ireland continues to be at the forefront ...

Dynasty: Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at the Heart of Dunnes Stores

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by veteran broadcaster & journalist Matt Cooper to chat about his book ‘Dynasty: Scandals, Triumph, Turmoil and Succession at th...

Executive Chair: Ursula Kelly, MD of Cormac Tagging

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Ursula Kelly, Managing Director at Cormac Tagging.

Industry Review: Graphic Design

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re talking about the business and future of graphic design - exploring how brands are built, how creative deci...

What To Do If...?: How to Handle Any Situation at Work and Come Out Winning

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Anne-Maartje Oud, author of 'What To Do If...?: How to Handle Any Situation at Work and Come Out Winning'.

Executive Chair: John O'Neill, CEO & Co-founder of SeatFair

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chaor this week is John O'Neill, CEO & Co-founder of SeatFair.

Out & About: Hospitality Expo 2026

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about this week at the Hospitality Expo 2026 where he got a sense of the hospitality sector & chatted to the likes of TV Chef ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Stephen O’Leary & Louisa Meehan

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Stephen O’Leary, founder of Olytico & Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM to go through the big business stories from the Saturday ...

The Giant: The biggest moving statue in the world

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Giant is a cutting-edge visitor attraction concept consisting of three shapeshifting 15-60 meter tall LED-clad statues with moveable arms and hea...

Are weight-loss drugs the reason for Magnum ice cream sales slump?

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Magnum Ice Cream reported its first full-year results since its December demerger from Unilever, but posted a disappointing 3% drop in sales volumes i...

Industry Review: Spas & Treatments

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we turn to the business of wellness, speaking to three operators about building and running spa and wellbeing space...

Bobby's Newspaper Roundup February 7th

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To go through the main stories from the Saturday papers, Bobby is joined by Susan HayesCulleton aka The Positive Economist and presenter of Taking Sto...