Down To Business

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...

Industry Review: Christmas Dinner

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby focuses on the very serious business of Christmas Dinner - not just what ends up on the plate, but the whole ...

Executive Chair: Tom O'Brien, Group CEO of Nephin Energy

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tom O'Brien, Group CEO of Nephin Energy.

'Wishing You Were Here' by Mike Hanrahan

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Hanrahan, Singer-songwriter and guitarist with Stockton's Wing, joins Bobby to play 'Wishing You Were Here'.

David Meade on life, leadership, and lightbulb teams

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Motivational speaker, David Meade, joins Bobby to chat about how he got into keynote speaking, helping people to analyse the challenges around them cr...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Breda Brown & Louisa Meehan

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Breda Brown of Unique Media and Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM to go through the big business stories from the Saturday papers.

Executive Chair: Michael Kelly, CEO FAIN Ireland & Subsidiaries

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Michael Kelly, CEO of FAIN Ireland & Subsidiaries.

Inflation is at its highest level since February 2024

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is at its highest level since February 2024, after growing by 3.2% in the year to last month. Business reporter at the Irish Times, Ian Curr...

Out & About at Arnotts & Pitch '25

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pitch '25 invites Irish start-up's and budding entrepreneurs to pitch for their chance to be mentored in the world of retail with Arnotts. Bobby took ...

Christmas spending advice with John Lowe - The Money Doctor

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by John Lowe, aka 'The Money Doctor', to get some of his tips ahead of what is the busiest spending period of the year.

Industry Review: Christmas Food Producers

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, and here in Ireland, we have an incredible array of products made by homegrown talent to choose from.To find ou...

Industry Review: Recruitment

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby takes a deep dive into Ireland’s recruitment landscape - a sector that’s evolving rapidly as talent short...

Story-Centred Leadership: Crafting Cultures of Change

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoë Arden works at the intersection of leadership and storytelling. She joins Bobby to discuss her new book ‘Story-Centred Leadership: Crafting Cul...

David Smith on the state of the UK economy

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tax rises and tighter spending could hinder UK economic growth, according to the OECD. Joining Bobby to discuss is David Smith, Economics Editor of Th...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Doug Keatinge & Caroline Reidy

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the main business pages from the morning papers are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Doug Keatinge, Head of Communica...

Executive Chair: Matt Mohan, CEO of The FKM Group

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Matt Mohan, CEO of The FKM Group

Out & About at Gifted: The Contemporary Craft & Design Fair

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby went out & about at Gifted in the RDS, Ireland's iconic Christmas craft fair, featuring hundreds of makers, designers and artisan food produ...

Executive Chair: Harry Goodard, CEO of Deloitte Ireland

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, CEO of Deloitte Ireland Harry Goodard joins Bobby in the Executive Chair.

Bobby's Business Stories with Linda Daly and Tom Molloy

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Tom Molloy, former Group Business Editor at The Independent and until recently the Director of...

Industry Review: Tailors

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look into any high street window across the country will show that Ireland's tailoring trade is evolving - blending tradition with fresh demand for ...

EY Entrepeneur of the Year Awards 2025

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Áine Kennedy, founder of the Smooth Company was chosen as the winner of the Emerging Entrepeneur category at the EY Entrepeneur of the Year Awards o...

Out & About: Sun Bear Gelato

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It may be chilly outside, but this week, Bobby is out and about at Sun Bear Gelato on Dawson Street! He had the chance to meet David Hennessy, the own...

How will Ireland's aging population impact the housing crisis in the years to come?

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s housing crisis is often framed around supply and affordability, but Colm Lauder, Founding Partner at Lauder Teacher and Business Post cont...

Executive Chair: Paul Jacob, CEO of Smart Storage and Wicklow Hub.

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Paul Jacob, CEO and founder of Smart Storage & Wicklow Hub.

Out & About: Amazon Ireland Fulfilment Centre

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about in Baldonnell Business Park at Amazon's fulfilment centre, where he had the opportunity to see the scale of the operation an...

Industry Review: Home Staging

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby dives into a growing trend in the property world: Home Staging.It’s the art of transforming a house into a...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: The Changing Nature of Financial Services

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regular listeners will know that Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This week, Bobby is joined by so...

Be More Strategic: 12 essential practices to build the life and career you want

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Charlie Curson to chat about his new book 'Be More Strategic: 12 essential practices to build the life and career you want'.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihil & Bob Hoffman

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the business pages from the morning papers is Joan Mulvihil, Digitization Expert & Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Sea...

Industry Review: Driving Schools

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For today’s Industry Review, Bobby explores the challenges and opportunities facing driving schools and driving instructors today. Joining Bobby to ...

Executive Chair: Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's

Dr. David Oxley on 'The Artificial Death of a Career'

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Oxley joins Bobby to chat about his new book 'The Artificial Death of a Career', which reminds us that it's all too human to seek to reduce ...

Brick: The digital wellbeing aid

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are one of those people who feel they’ve been spending too much time on their phone, The Irish Times' Business and Technology journalist Ciar...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: Education

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Regular listeners will know that Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This week, Bobby is joined by so...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Lorcan Allen

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business pages is Carolie Reidy of the HR Suite & Lorcan Allen, Director of Business Develop...

Creating and maintaining high-performing teams with Marc Woods

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emmet Oliver is joined by Marc Woods, author of Best Teams: Creating and Maintaining High-performing Teams.

Executve Chair: Steve MacNicholas, CEO Ireland at Ekco

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Steve MacNicholas, CEO for Ireland at Ekco.

Industry Review: Sports Travel

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, Emmet Oliver dives into the booming world of sports travel - a business that sits right at the crossroads of adven...

The runaway success of SnooZip

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What began at her kitchen table during lockdown, designed between nap times and night feeds, has grown into a thriving Irish brand now stocked in Carr...

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: Sustainability

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and over the next few weeks, we’ll be hosting discussions aroun...

Down to Business Roundup November 8th

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the Saturday business pages is Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of Taking Stock here at ewstalk...

The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital Transformation in the Age of Gen AI

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all know AI is a challenge that most of us look at with fear and trepidation. Mike Wright, co-writer of The 14 Behaviors Driving Successful Digital...

Executive Chair: Brendan Nourse, MD of ISSAV

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Brendan Nourse, Managing Director of Image Supply Systems Audio Visual.

Industry Review: The Business of Vinyl

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vinyl is back, and it’s not just down to some passing trend or nostalgia. Across Ireland, record players are being dusted off, and a whole new gener...

How an artist’s mindset can transform your business

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a world full of uncertainty, we love to cling to control and systems. Dr Margaret Heffernan thinks that if we embrace uncertainty in the way artist...

The Irish Pop Up Collective

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish Pop Up Collective was set up in 2019 to support small Irish brands and businesses and give them a retail platform, as they are unable to afford ...

Down to Business Roundup November 1st

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main business tories from the Saturday papers is Lousia Meehan of Woodview HRM & Declan Ralph from BWG Food...

Executive Chair: Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Jim Meade, outgoing Chief Executive of Irish Rail.

Why are high-profile businesses buying into the concept of 'fractional leadership'?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Sara Daw, Group CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, to talk about the concept of fractional leadership and why business le...

Are we headed for a cashless society?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an age of tapping, is the smell and feel of paper money dead? Joining Bobby to discuss whether cash is still king is Conor Pope, consumer affairs c...

Industry Review: Cosmetics & Skincare

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From homegrown skincare to high-end makeup, Irish brands are making serious waves both at home and abroad.Joining Bobby to discuss the sector are thre...

What is the future of dining and customer service?

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What or how do you want to feel when you want to go out to eat? Two people who know a thing or two about making customers feel welcome and cared for a...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Gina London & Ronan Reid

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stores from the Saturday papers is leadership & communication expert, Gina London & Ronan Reid o...

Executive Chair: Dorothy Creaven of Jentic

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Dorothy Creaven, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Jentic.

Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Nic Marks, author of 'Happiness is a serious business: Why happy teams are more successful and how to build them'.

Industry Review: Visual Arts

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s visual art scene is full of creativity, challenge, and conversation, and today Bobby hears from three people right at the heart of it.For ...

"There are more people homeless in Ireland than ever before" - Shine a Light 2025

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, people nationwide from schools, communities, and companies slept outdoors to shine a light on child homelessness and, of course, to raise ...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Linda Daly & Doug Keatinge

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business reporter with the Sunday Times & Doug Keat...

What is behind the rise in the price of gold?

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are looking to buy gold, you may be in for a shock as the price of gold levelled off at $4,000 per ounce this week, marking a 53% gain in 2025....

Other Voices co-founder and creative mind, Philip King

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The words "hero" and "legend" are often thrown about like confetti, but when it comes to Philip King, those two words fit like a glove. As a member of...

Executive Chair: Neven Maguire

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting out of Dick Mac's in Dingle for Blás na hÉireann 2025, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by TV Chef & owner of MacNean House &...

Mike O’Shea on his life and career as a Hollywood stunt coordinator

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having become one of the world’s leading stunt coordinators, whose work is seen from James Bond to Gladiator, Mike O’Shea joins Bobby to chat abou...

Industry Review: Dingle Food Businesses

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting out of Dick Mac's in Dingle for Blás na hÉireann 2025, Bobby is joined by three local food champions whose businesses have become part ...

Paula McIntyre on the health of the Irish food scene & her love of Blás na hÉireann

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to talk about the abundant talent and top-quality ingredients available to us here in Ireland is Paula McIntyre, Chef and Food Writer, a...

2025 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby and the Down to Business team were broadcasting out of Dick Macks in Dingle for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards and the Dingle Food Festi...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Francis Fitzgibbon & Majella O’Sullivan

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bobby and the Down to Business team were broadcasting out of Dick Macks in Dingle for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Joining Bobby...

Executive Chair: Stephen Dowling, President International at Fanatics

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Stephen Dowling, President International at Fanatics.

Are we in danger of overheating the economy?

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We know the government is planning a package of €9.4 billion for Budget 2026 – including €7.9 billion in additional public spending and €1.5 b...

S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On): The Straight-Talking Guide to Succeeding in Life turns 20

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paul McGee's international bestselling personal development heavyweight S.U.M.O (Shut Up, Move On)has helped hundreds of thousands of people around th...

Industry Review: Tour Guides

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three tour guides who spend their days turning our history, myths, and the odd pub story into adventures for us Irish people and international tourist...

The runaway success of 'Roll It All Butter Pastry'

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

'Roll It All Butter Pastry' is a family-run business specialising in ready-to-use pastry that has been going for more than 12 years. Joining Bobby to ...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Ciaran Hancock

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Joan Mulvihill, Digitization Expert, and Ciaran Hancock, Business Ed...

Out & About: National Ploughing Championships 2025

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly, to get a sense of the state of the farming sector i...

Executive Chair: Conor Sheridan, Founder & CEO of Nory

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Conor Sheridan, founder & CEO of Nory.

Industry Review: The World of Asian Cuisine

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irish taste buds have come a long way over the years - from Peking Duck to Tonkatsu Ramen, and Nepali Momo Dumplings to Kimchi Fried Rice.But what’s...

Do customers actually care about a company’s stance or is it all about price?

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the week where Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry's announced his departure from the company after almost 50 years following an increasingly acrim...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Robert Whelan & Norah Casey

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the business pages from the Saturday papers is Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial & broadcaster an...

Present with Presence: How to plan, prepare and deliver with impact

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Isobel Rimmer, founder and Director of Masterclass and author of 'Present with Presence: Everything you need to plan, prepare, and ...

Live from Monart with Gavin Glass

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from Monart Destination Spa in Wexford, with thanks to Eirgrid, Bobby ended the show with a chat and a song wit...

Executive Chair: Rory O'Connor, CEO of Scurri

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Rory O'Connor, Founder & CEO of Scurri.

The enduring success of the Wexford Festival Opera

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, in the last two weeks of October, Wexford becomes the centre of the musical world as the Wexford Festival Opera takes centre stage in the ...

Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Diarmaid Gillespie, Director of System Operations at EirGrid, to talk about the future of Ireland's energy infrastructure.

Highlighting visibility and efficiency in the digital world

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a digital age where visibility and efficiency can make or break a business, the right mix of personal branding and smart tools is more important th...

Out & About: Monart Solar Farm

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about with the CEO of the Griffin Group, Michael Griffin, at Monart Solar Farm to find out about this green initiative and what fu...

Eoin Colfer on Artemis Fowl & everything Wexford gave him

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by one of Ireland's most successful authors, Eoin Colfer of the Artemis Fowl series, to talk writing, his love of Wexford, and more.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Alan Corcoran & Cillian Bolger

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Down to Business team was broadcasting from Monart Destination Spa in Wexford, with thanks to Eirgrid. Joining Bobby to go through the main busine...

Industry Review: Innovative Wexford Businesses

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From steel sheds to jams & sauces, to gelato, Wexford has no shortage of great business stories. For this week's Industry Review, Bobby is joined ...

Work Happier: How to be Happy and Successful at Work

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Lord Mark Price whose latest book is titled 'Work Happier: How to be Happy and Successful at Work'

Executive Chair: Luke Mackey, Co-founder & CEO of Kota

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Luke Mackey, Co-founder & CEO of Kota.

Industry Review: The Business of Wine

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re uncorking the business of wine in Ireland. From independent retailers to the expert palate, we’ll ex...

Out & About: Hidden Hearing

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bobbby takes a trip out to Hidden Hearing on the Merrion Road in Dublin to get an assessment and chat with Enda Dooley, audiologist with Hidden Hearin...

What does rising government debt tell us about the state of the UK economy?

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the UK, with government debt rising and gilt yields under pressure, some commentators have even raised the spectre of an IMF bailout but how realis...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Jon Ihle

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the business pages in the morning papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Jon Ihle Deputy Business Editor at the Sund...

The business of dairy innovation with 'Valio'

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Valio is Finland’s biggest food exporter, which brands itself as “the most innovative dairy and food company in the world”. Valio's chief innova...

Executive Chair: Mark Kennelly, CEO of Golf Ireland

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in this week's Executive Chair is Mark Kennelly, CEO of Golf Ireland.

Industry Review: HR

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world of work is changing fast, and few people see that more clearly than those working in HR.For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby chats with ...

NestiFi: Empowering families and communities to invest in the next generation

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

‘NestiFi’ is an AI-powered platform that helps families co-invest for children. The idea is to modernise pocket money by allowing parents, grandpa...