Down To Business

Executive Chair: Justin Lawless CEO of Intact

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact

Out & About at the Greenore Co-op

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby took a trip out along the coast towards Carlingford to the Model Miniature Railway & Maritime museum located in the cellar of the historic G...

Comedian John Colleary

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Stephen Kenny on his love of Dundalk, all things Irish football, and more.

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting out of the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk for another 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby chatted to Stephen Kenny about his love of Dundalk, ...

Dundalk Business Owners Roundtable

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 T...

Dundalk highstreet healthcheck with Conor Skehan & Eddie Shanahan

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was broadcasting from the Imperial Hotel In Dundalk for another ‘Open for Business’ roadshow. One of the aspects of roadshow is that Bobby ...

Mattress Mick on his life in business

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Alison Comyn & David Lynch

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil candidate for Louth & David Lynch, fo...

Paddy Sherlock - 'Those Summers in Dublin'

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, t...

Executive Chair: Chris Andrews, MD of Weir & Sons

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Remembering The Dandelion Market

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was broadcasting today from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme for 2024, just a ston...

Grafton Street area business health check

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many independent businesses have left Grafton Street in recent years with large chains replacing them. This is a major contributing factor that has le...

Celebrating Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today Bobby was broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street to celebrate Three’s Grants for Small Businesses Programme 2024. Bobby is j...

40 Years in Business: Decwells Hardware

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Conor Faughnan & Linda Daly

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting live from the Three Store on Grafton Street, joining Bobby to look through the business stories making the morning papers is Linda Daly, ...

Out & About: Adman Steel Sheds

07 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Bobby takes a look around Ireland’s largest manufacturer of wood packaging Pallets

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ireland’s largest manufacturer of wood packaging and Pallets is  CJ Sheeran. Showing Bobby around their base in Laois was Mark Sheeran. The two...

Executive Chair: Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC Computer and Logistics

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Industry Review: Physios

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 g...

Is the Irish Pub under Threat?

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

How important is having a happy workplace for the bottom line?

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bobby's Business Roundup, Valerie Cox and Doug Keatinge

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Executive Chair: David Anchell, MD of Camida

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to safeguard your online reputation?

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 vict...

Industry Review: Barbecuing

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Out & About: Kilkenny Architectural Salvage & Antiques

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

A restaurant sector in crisis: what can be done?

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton & Paul O’Dwyer

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' & Paul O’Dwy...

Industry Review: Bakeries

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 industr...

Should business owners speak out on social and political issues?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Executive Chair: Paddy Baird of Killester Travel

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Should the behaviour of a business owner affect your buying decisions?

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Out & About at The Black Stuff

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 hand...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Regina Mangan & Declan Ralph

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Waterfo...

Executive Chair: Claire McHugh

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Upside of Disruption

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Terence Mauri, author of The Upside of Disruption: The Path To Leading and Thriving in the Unknown joined Bobby to chat about his philosophy for a pos...

Industry Review: Sports Centres

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the Olympics taking place in Paris, Bobby decided for this week’s industry review, to take a look into the sports centre industry.He was joined...

What would a US recession impact Ireland?

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While we were enjoying last Monday’s bank holiday, stock markets across the world were plunging. The dives began on Friday as weak economic statisti...

Is Intel in trouble?

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intel, once the world's biggest chipmaker, now finds itself squeezed by rivals Nvidia and AMD and despite its significant contributions to the industr...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Louisa Meehan & Jon Ihle

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM, and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor wi...

Executive Chair: Kieran Ivers of Green Rebel

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Kieran Ivers of Green Rebel, Irish based, complete offshore survey service who support offshore wind...

'Without social media, there would be no business' Founder of Cookie SOS on the importance of getting social media right for business

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Booby indulged his sweet tooth by chatting with Sarah O’Sullivan, Founder of SOS Cookies on the importance of social media as a marketing device and...

Stock Market Strategies with Paddy Stronge

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in the stock market can be confusing and intimidating. Joining Bobby to offer some advice, knowledge and some investing strategies was Paddy...

Industry Review: Restaurants

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The restaurant industry has experienced a boom in Ireland in recent years. That isn’t to say that it’s all plain sailing. Joining Bobby to discuss...

'The Danger Is Good Things Come To An End' Economist Cormac Lucey on why the government should be careful with the next budget

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Even though we’re in that time when politicians are on holiday, we are also in the run into that most dangerous of events: the pre-election budget. ...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Bob Hoffman & Caroline Bocquel

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers was Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Ia...

Executive Chair: Suzanne Ryan of Bluebird Care Ireland

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Suzanne Ryan, Managing Director of Bluebird Care Ireland.

Exploring the legacy of NAMA

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

NAMA is a four-letter word synonymous with the dark days, months, and years following the 2008 financial crash, but in 18 months, it will disappear. O...

Is the future of Harland & Wolff in peril?

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Harland & Wolff is perhaps the most famous industrial name on the island of Ireland with connections to the most famous ship in history. But there...

Industry Review: Cyber Security

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are based online, we are under increasing threat of cyber attacks.But what is it like for the ...

Out & About at Explorium

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about this week at Explorium in Sandyford, Ireland's National Sport and Science Centre.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Ronan Reid & Caroline Reidy

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the top business stories in the Saturday papers is Ronan Reid, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland & Caroline Reidy, Mana...

Executive Chair: Emma Maye, CEO of Corebuild & Ardale

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Emma Maye, CEO of Corebuild and Ardale.

Designing Team Ireland’s official uniform for the 2024 Paris Olympics

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Weber is a Dublin-born designer behind Team Ireland’s official uniform at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She talks about the how she got the contrac...

Cliff Taylor on the transport plan for Dublin

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Cliff Taylor of the Irish Times to discuss what we can expect once Dublin’s proposed traffic plan is implemented.

Industry Review: Coach Hire

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Industry Review Bobby speaks to three people who are in the coach hire business:JJ Kavanagh, Director of JJ Kavanagh CoachesPaddy Matt...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Susan HayesCulleton & Rebecca Harrison

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Susan HayesCulleton, Managing Director of the Hayes Culleton Group &...

Out & About at Gerrard's Barber Shop

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about this week at the Clayton Hotel where he caught up with one of the longest serving barbers in the city, Gerry Downey of Gerra...

Industry Review: Wine bars

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wine bars have long been popular among our European neighbours. But how do they fair in Ireland, where the traditional pub is king? Joining Bobby for ...

Executive Chair:Derry Crowley

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby for this week's edition of the executive chair was Accountant and CEO of Xeinadin Group, Derry Crowley.

The Focus Fix: The Book on how to boost productivity and avoid technology-induced stress.

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tech, which was touted as a way of helping free up time, is now bombarding us with messages, mail and reminders of what we need to do. To discuss whet...

Reviewing the Economic Summer Statement

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier in the week the government predicted that they would be spending over 8bn in their last budget later in the year. Is this excessive spending o...

The Tricks of the Supermarket Trade

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that milk is usually always at the back of the supermarket and that conveyor belts are getting bigger. These are just some of the ‘tri...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Linda Daly Stephen O’Leary

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Stephen O’...

Out & About with the Cleaning Company

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out & about this week where he met up with Luke Joyce, Managing Director of TheCleaningCompany.ie.

Executive Chair: Peter Flanagan & Damian Kerins

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Peter Flanagan & Damian Kerins from Flanagan Kerins.

Front-Line Leadership with Patrick Nelson

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Patrick Nelson, author of 'Front-Line Leadership: How to Eliminate Complacency and Build All-In Engagement'.

Will investment flood into the UK post-election?

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK’S election on Thursday ushered in a new Labour Government but what effect might this have on the UK’s economy and does a seemingly stable g...

Industry Review: Barbershops

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the modern world, a good barber has become just as important to men as a good hair salon is to women but with that increased popularity comes more ...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Valerie Cox & Ciarán Hancock

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is broadcaster, Valerie Cox & Ciarán Hancock, Business Editor of T...

Executive Chair: Padraic O'Kane, CEO of Corporate.ie

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Padraic O'Kane, CEO of Corporate.ie.They discuss everything from American Football events, to Wagyu ...

Sara Daw and 'Spotify for the C-Suite'

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby's guest has developed a new solution for companies not having the expert financial staff they need, especially on full-time salaries.Sara Daw, C...

Industry Review: Wellness

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From mindfulness to yoga to breathing, the wellness industry is a fascinating one.Joining Bobby to delve into this week's Industry Review is Vicky Shi...

The benefits of working near nature

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Executive Coach Shane Craddock in the Mount Usher Gardens to discuss how working in a space with easy access to nature and open air...

How much does the pilot strike hurt tourism?

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The continuing industrial action at Aer Lingus is making holiday makers watch and worry, but what is the impact of this uncertainty?Joining Bobby to d...

Business Roundup with Gina London & Doug Keatinge

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Gina London from the Language of Leadership and Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avolon to look at the business stories fro...

Former Head of Coca-Cola on pursuing a new direction in life

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby speaks to Val Quinn the former head of Coca Cola on a different direction in life and her new book Create Your Best Life: True Stories from Arou...

How to manage the emotions of running a business

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby talks to Andy Brown the author of ‘The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing’

Executive Chair: Frank Gormley Entrepreneur and former accountant from South Africa

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week from South Africa was Frank Gormley Entrepreneur and former accountant

Can AI help SME'S ?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI help SME’S? Tech Guru Andy O’Donoghue joined Bobby to explain how SMEs might use AI.

Why do people no longer want foreign postings in employment ?

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby talks to Pilita Clark of the Financial Times about why people are much less interested in foreign postings and travelling for work

Bobby talks to Padraig Hyland the CEO of the Core Story

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby talks to Padraig Hyland the CEO of the Core Story about working with large organisations to build new ways to connect and engage their workforce...

Feet of a Dancer by Charlie McGettigan

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s thirty years this year since Charlie McGettigan conquered Europe with Paul Harrington as Rock and Roll Kids claimed Ireland’s sixth Eurovisio...

Executive Chair: Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewing

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewing.

Out & About at The Shed Distillery

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While out and about in the Carrick-on-Shannon area for this week’s ‘Open for Business’ roadshow, Bobby got to visit the Shed Distillery which is...

Carrick-on-Shannon Business Panel

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting out of the The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-On-Shannon as a part of the 'Open For Business' Roadshow series, one of the primary goals of the...

Carrick-on-Shannon Health Check

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town the once over and see what work...

Former CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Swapping the angst of leading the HSE during Covid for the relative tranquillity of being Captain of his local Golf Club in Carrick-on-Shannon, Bobby ...

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Eoghan Murphy & Sharon Gartland

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting live from Carrick-on-Shannon for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Eoghan Murphy, Managing Editor of Shannonside N...

What to Do When the Golden Goose of FDI stops laying

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Economics columnist Cormac Lucey chats to Bobby about preparing the domestic economy from any changes.

Night and Day Festival

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by the three founders of the upcoming Night and Day Festival at Lough Key Forest Park. It's a family affair as they are two uncles and...

Business Roundup with Stephen O'Leary and Louisa Meehan

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Stephen O'Leary of Olytico and founder of Woodview HRM Louisa Meehan to look at the business stories of the day and the week.

Executive Chair: Alan Connell

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Executive Chair Bobby talks to Alan Connell, Managing Partner and Head of the Tax Group at Eversheds Sunderland Ireland

Deep in the Lavra

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby brings us his report from an insect factory in Cape Town.

The Working Life of an Estate Agent

01 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's Industry Review Bobby is joined by three estate agents to talk house prices and supply.

Executive Chair: Willem Roos

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair is Willem Roos, CEO Rain Mobile, & Co-Founder of OUTsurance - a new entrant to the Irish insurance ...

"Think about Africa as an opportunity" Frank O’Keeffe EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby, from Cape Town in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, was Frank O’Keeffe EY UK & Irela...

Aquila Game Reserve: Elephants, Zebras, & Rhinos

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This morning Bobby was live from Cape Town in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat where he visited the Aquil...

Robben Island's place in the social and political history of South Africa

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bobby was live from Cape Town in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat where he explored Robben Isla...

'The Beast' Tendai Mtawarira on his clash with Tadhg Furlong

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby from Cape Town in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat was 'The Beast' Tendai Mtawarira.