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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

The Michelin Guide comes to Dublin

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Michelin Awards are set to be hosted in Dublin for the first time this coming Monday. There’s much talk about who might be added to the list or ...

Out & About at Dixon Hempenstal on Suffolk St

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby took a trip out to Dixon Hempenstal on Suffolk St, where he spoke to owner, Mike Wyley, about the business of eye care, how the industry has cha...

Executive Chair: Pat Byrne founder of CityJet

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of CityJet, Pat Byrne, joins Bobby in this week's Executive Chair.

The issue of Artificial Intelligence use in job interviews

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever sat on an interview board and the candidate facing you is just too good to be true? In the age of AI and online interviewing, the realit...

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...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Bob Hoffman & ina London

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the Sunday papers is Gina London, Leadership communication expert and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

The Art of Unexpected Solutions: Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Paul Sloane to talk about his book 'The Art of Unexpected Solutions: Using Lateral Thinking to Find Breakthroughs', a guide to fost...

Executive Chair: John Corley, CEO and co-founder of Spanish Point Technologies

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Corley, CEO and co-founder of Spanish Point Technologies, joins Bobby in the Executive Chair.

Ireland ended 2025 in technical recession but should we be concerned?

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s economy shrank in the last three months of 2025, in a time when we hear about bursting government coffers, but how can this be? Joining Bo...

Industry Review: Distillers

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we turn to Ireland’s booming distillery sector, finding out how Irish whiskey has been growing at home and abroad...

Demystifying tipping etiquette & culture with Conot Pope

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you tip and who do you tip to are two of the hardest questions to answer on a night out. This week, the consumer watchdog tried to make things ...

Potential-Ize: How Leaders Unlock Human Potential in the Age of AI

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How threatened by AI do you feel? Will it take away large chunks of your employment skills? Andrew Bryant, author of 'Potential-Ize: How Leaders Unloc...

Liam Collins on his late father's book 'Kings, Druids, and Traitors'

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Liam Collins, journalist for Mediahuis Ireland covering the Irish Independent and Sunday Independent, joins Emmet Oliver to chat about the publication...

Industry Review: Business through the Irish language

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we looked at businesses that operate partly or entirely through the Irish language and asked what that choice means...

Executive Chair: Jenny Johnston, CEO at Azure Communications

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Jenny Johnston, CEO at Azure Communications.

Where does Ireland now stand in the world when it comes to American relations?

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Following one of the strangest weeks in geopolitics, where the eyes of the world were on Davos, Emmet Oliver wanted to look at where Ireland now stand...

Down to Business Roundup Paper January 24th

24 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, business reporter with the Sunday Times and Rober...

Executive Chair: Sheila O’Donnell & John Tuomey of O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey of O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects.

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and that will continue this year. This year’s awards programme h...

Industry Review: Sports Writers

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the business behind sports journalism. It’s an industry driven by deadlines, digital subscript...

Why are some counties beginning to stockpile food?

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Across the world, governments are exploring ways to boost food reserves as political instability and climate concerns bring food resource management i...

The World of Creativity: A Journey Across 37 Countries to Discover the Secrets of Creative Minds

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is something we all understand, but does it differ across cultures and societies worldwide? Frederick Heren, author of The World of Creativ...

Down to Business Roundup January 17th

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the business pages of the Saturday papers is Ciara McDonagh of Healy Communications and Ronan...

Executive Chair: Daniel Rubin, founder of Dune London

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Daniel Rubin, founder of Dune London and author of ‘Sole Survivor: How I Built a Global Shoe Brand'.

Driving impact with purpose and courage with Christopher O.H. Williams

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In C.O.U.R.A.G.E., Christopher O. H. Williams reveals how to harness innate courage in everyday life to make a lasting impact and live authentically, ...

'How To Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’ with Richard E. Susskind

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to chat about his new book 'How To Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed’ is Richard E. Susskind.

‘Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For’ with Dr Mark Rowe

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As a family doctor, Dr Mark Rowe has seen first-hand the impact of investing in your future self with simple, small changes to your daily routine that...

Industry Review: Travel Agents

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby looks ahead to the year in travel. Joining him are three industry leaders: Claire Doherty, Product and Operat...

Report from upcycling homewares business, ‘Kopper Kreations’

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kopper Kreations is an industrial homewares brand that uses reclaimed and recycled materials to create unique and eye-catching homewares. Bobby stoppe...

Executive Chair: Justin van der Spuy & Ray Armstrong

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Executive Chair Bobby sits down with Justin van der Spuy & Ray Armstrong, Co-CEOs of Saros Consulting

Interview: Sir Robin Knox-Johnson

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

More than 40 years ago a man called Robin Knox-Johnson became the first to sail singled handed and solo around the world. Back in 1969 Sir Robin earne...

Industry Review: Motivation in the Face of Adversity

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Staying motivated when life gets tough isn’t easy, but it’s often those moments of adversity that define us. For this week’s Industry Review wi...

Looking at 2026's Economic outlook

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by economists Colm McCarthy and Barra Ronantree to examine the economic prospects for 2026

Poachers Drinks: Non Alcoholic drink options

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby sits down with founder and managing director of Poachers drinks from Wexford They chat through the business and some of their most popular produ...

Business Review Saturday 3rd January

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Olytico's Stephen O'Leary and Artist and Digitization Consultant Joan Mulvihill to discuss the biggest business stories of the day

Bobby's 2025 Business News Roundup

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the main stories of the year are Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of 'Taking Stock', Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator ...

Andy O'Donoghue's Christmas Tech Gadget Advice

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to chat through some of the best gadgets to buy the tech-lover in your life is Andy O'Donoghue, technology broadcaster and columnist.

Bobby's Christmas highstreet walkabout

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby takes a walk down Dublin's Grafton Street, where he talks to retailers like The Camera Centre, Dubray Book, flower vendors, Weir's, The Irish De...

Is the Irish economy currently experiencing the best or worst of times?

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economics Commentator with The Sunday Times, to discuss the idea that the Irish economy is simultaneously in the best...