Down To Business

Jannie Durand on Remgro's 80 years of investment

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 Jannie Durand, the CEO of Remgro.

EY Healthcare & life-saving innovation panel

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: Conor Hanley - FIRE1 Hugh Corm...

Philippi Village - The South African business and community hub

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby, from the wonderful Cape Town here in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, was Angela from Phi...

H&M South Africa Country Manager on the challenges of adapting to the South African retail market

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby, from the wonderful Cape Town here in South Africa as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, was H&M South A...

Doing business in South Africa

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby, from the spectacular Cape Town as part of this year’s EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat, to examine the opportunities of doing...

Life in Cape Town and South Africa's looming election

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby from South Africa to understand life in Cape Town and its politics was Geordin Hill-Lewis. The Cape Town Mayor.Bobby was also joined by...

Executive Chair: Padraic Frawley

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair is Padraic Frawley, owner of the Cornstore Restaurants in Cork & Limerick, Coqbull Restaurants in C...

2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat with Roger Wallace

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Next week’s show will be coming to you from Cape Town in South Africa as part of our annual trip for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year CEO Retreat. Bo...

Industry Review: Cruises

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The cruise industry is estimated to be worth €70 million to the Irish economy every year as the sector continues to bounce back strongly from the ch...

What are the ethical issues surrounding Temu?

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Temu is now the temple for cheap and cheerful products you probably don’t need but buy anyway, but the downsides are that European regulators claim ...

Fish-based pet nutrition with Harley and Marley

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Portia Quinn of Harley and Marley, an Irish-owner pet food company that specialises in fish-based pet nutrition.

Bobby's Business Roundup with Valerie Cox & Ronan Reid

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is broadcaster, Valerie Cox and Ronan Reid, Director of Cantor Fitzgerl...

Executive Chair: Chris Mee of EHS International

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby this week in the executive chair was Chris Mee of EHS International

Chef Marco Pierre White on his unintentional start in cooking, Ballymaloe, and winning three Michelin stars

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The inaugural Ballymaloe Festival of Food will be running at Ballymaloe from Friday, May 17th to Sunday, May 19th this year to celebrate 60 years of B...

Bobby's business roundup with Bob Hoffman and Susan Hayes-Culleton

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search and Susan Hayes-Culleton of Ha...

Utilising AI in the workplace

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, AI has been affecting how we work for some time now be it through helping to evaluate job applications, streamlining workflows or for assessing p...

The Future of Berkshire Hathaway

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With several significant changes at the legendary Berkshire Hathaway we ask what the future holds for the company. To do so Bobby was joined by Stephe...

Executive Chair: Kenny Jacobs

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair today was Kenny Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer at DAA

Out and About: Ask the Midwife

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week's out and about Bobby paid a visit to Ask the Midwife in Dun Laoghaire.

Industry Review: Craft Breweries

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now, according to the most recent figures, between 2017 and 2022 there has been an increase in market share of the 79 independent microbreweries that ...

How to Make Smarter Decisions In a Noisy World

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard of blind spots but a new book is introducing us to our so-called “deaf spots” as more and more people ignore the chatter on pres...

KALO - The Innovative Accessories Brand Making Vegan Handbags

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

KALO, created by Kate O’Neill and Michael O’Malley, is an innovative accessories brand which produces luxury handbags and hairbands made using app...

Bobby's business roundup with Caroline Bocoquel and Stephen O’Leary

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Bocoquel of Bord Iascha Mara and Stephen O’Leary, founder...

How costly has the bad weather been for the farming sector this year?

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a nation, we love to complain about the weather but for the farming industry, this year’s disastrous weather has brought it to the brink. To unde...

Executive Chair: David Nolan & Kevin Glynn of Butternut Box

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is David Nolan and Kevin Glynn, founders of Butternut Box.

2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalists Panel

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This year’s finalists in the EY Entrepreneur have just been announced and it’s a bumper group. As we do every year on the show, we’ll be followi...

Why are so many Irish people moving to Portugal?

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Moving to Portugal Show' took place this month which provided free access to a range of experts on the tax, investment, legal, financial, and pra...

Industry Review: Theatres

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a nation famed for our theatre scene with an abundance of world-renowned authors, playwrights, and actors to call our own.But it’s a competi...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Jon Ihle & Caroline Reidy

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor ...

Executive Chair: Pat McDonagh

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Pat McDonagh, founder of Supermac's.

Pádraic Ó’Máille on discipline, success, and more

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Pádraic Ó’Máille, Ireland's number one speaker and mentor to talk about the discipline of success, and more.

'Ship Ahoy' by Ultan Conlon

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To play Bobby out with some music following a brilliant visit to Ballinasloe as part of the 'Open for Business Roadshow' is local man and old friend o...

'Open for Business' Ballinasloe Panel

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting from Ballinasloe for the 'Open for Business Roadshow', Bobby chats to some local businesses in the town to get a sense of how they are fa...

Open for Business Roadshow Healthcheck: Ballinasloe

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby and the team are broadcasting out of Ballinasloe in the Shearwater Hotel & Spa as part of the 'Open for Business Roadshow'. Bobby and the he...

Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill & Dave O’Connell

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Dave O’Connell, Group Editor of the Connacht Tribune & Joan Mulvihill, Digitisation Lead at Siemens to look at the business s...

Executive Chair: Peter Jelkeby, CEO & CSO of IKEA UK and Ireland

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Peter Jelkeby, Country CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer with IKEA Ireland and UK.

Tim Grover on mental dominance & achieving excellence

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Grover, CEO of Attack Athletics has had the unique privilege of calling the likes of sporting superstars such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant as...

Industry Review: Opticians & Optometrists

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

According to recent figures, Ireland is among the countries with the highest internet use in the world, amounting to over six hours every day per pers...

Are Irish people falling out of love with EVs?

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to discuss the decreasing number of EV car sales in Ireland is Philip Nolan, motoring correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

The psychology of the boardroom

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a board member of a company and thought about how psychology impacts your decision-making? Social and organizational psychologist, Dr. Wieke S...

Business Roundup with Norah Casey & Ciarán Hancock

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by broadcaster, Norah Casey & Ciarán Hancock, Business Editor with the Irish Time to look at the business stories from the mornin...

Executive Chair: Kim Swan, Managing Director of Aircoach

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Kim Swan, Managing Director of Aircoach.

Industry Review: Garden Centres

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, get your green thumb ready, we’re looking at garden centres in Ireland. Bobby is joined by Rachel Doyle, Founder ...

Difficulties in Business Management with Steve Hearsum

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Steve Hearsum, author of No Silver Bullet: Bursting the Bubble of the Organisational Quick Fix to discuss the difficulties you can ...

Is Commercial Property Still Worth Investing in?

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With the advent of hybrid working, it’s important to look at the commercial property sector to see if it is still worth investing in. Bobby is joine...

Out & About at the Cáis Irish Cheese Awards

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Out & About, Bobby is down for the Cáis Irish Cheese Awards talking to both Siobhán Ni Ghairbith, Treasurer of Cáis and owner...

Business Roundup with Louisa Meehan & Stephen O’Leary

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and Stephen O’Leary, founder of Olytico to look at the business stories that are making the morning...

Executive Chair: Frank Walsh, Founder of 123ink.ie

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting in the Executive Chair to talk to Bobby this week is Frank Walsh, Founder of 123ink.ie and 123ink.se.

The World of Business Coaching with Fiona Harrold

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby talks to Fiona Harold, life coach, business mentor and author of multiple books such as ‘Be Your Own Life Coach’ about her life and career.

Industry Review: Easter Chocolate

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s Industry Review, get your sweet tooth ready, because we’re looking at the world of chocolate around Easter. Bobby is joined by Kar...

Running an SME in Rural Ireland with Stuart Fitzgerald

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This guest has written an article that compares running an SME in the countryside to being a contestant on Squid Game, where they struggle to survive....

Out & About: Car Camping

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Bobby visits Naoise Barry and his company, Seaweed and Saltwater: a camper rental and camper sales business. He checks out a converted camp...

Business Roundup with Rebecca Harrison & Declan Ralph

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Rebecca Harrison, MD of Fishers of Newmounttownkennedy and Declan Ralph, Retail Development Director of BWG Foods to look at the bu...

‘The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You’

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Marine Tanguy to discuss her new book ‘The Visual Detox: How to Consume Media Without Letting it Consume You’'. Together they d...

Executive Chair: Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus.

Industry Review: Beekeepers

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people in the honey business to find out what it’s like for beekeepers up and down the coun...

Is banning zero-hour contracts a bad idea?

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UK is talking about banning Zero-hours contracts but is this bad economics? Bobby is joined UK Economics Editor, David Smith to discuss.

Can Ireland become a nation of cold brew drinkers?

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are a nation of tea & coffee drinkers and usually, that means the hot kind. But cold brew coffee is also incredibly popular elsewhere in the wo...

Pay-as-you-go Insurance - how would it work?

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A recent survey commissioned by Peopl Insurance, showed considerable interest in the idea of pay-as-you-go car insurance cover - but is this the right...

The 'CEO whisperer' Cameron Herold

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Herold is a business consultant, top-selling author, and speaker who is going to be in Dublin for the Wealth Summit on May 15th - he took some...

Executive Chair: Catherine Toolan, MD of Diageo Irish Brand Homes

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Catherine Toolan, the Managing Director of Diageo Irish Brand Homes.

What is the Glass Cliff? With Sophie Williams

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Sophie Williams, author of ‘The Glass Cliff’ to discuss the phenomenon and the leadership roles women have in business.

Industry Review: DJ’s

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s industry review is taking a look at DJ’ing in Ireland. Bobby is joined by 3 DJ’s, Mark McCabe, Aoife Nic Canna and Robbie Kitt.

Is Working From Home the Future?

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A survey this week is suggesting that 59% of those surveyed indicated that they were willing to forego pay rises for flexibility. To discuss this, Bob...

Out & About: The Winding Stair

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Bobby is talking to the Co-Founding Director of the Winding Stair, Elaine Murphy in the bookshop / restaurant in the heart of Dublin city.

Business Roundup with Rebecca Harrison & Doug Keatinge

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Rebecca Harrison, the managing director of Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy and Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avolon to lo...

Eddie Lee & Steve Wickham of NoCrows

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No Crows are a dynamic world music orchestra from Sligo's diverse music scene, formed in 2005 via a casual session in Sligo’s famous ‘Shoot the Cr...

Executive Chair: Richard Kennedy, CEO of Carbon AMS

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Richard Kennedy, CEO of Carbon AMS.With thanks to Eversheds Sutherland – Ireland’s largest and most establ...

Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by TD Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation to discuss the Family and Care referendums,...

Out & About at Kilcullen Seaweed Baths

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the face of it, a seaweed bath is nothing more than a tub filled with hot seawater and seaweed, but to leave its description at that would be to do...

Easkey Britton on how water has the power to heal & inspire

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Easkey Britton began surfing at the age of four up in Rossnowlagh in Donegal, now holds a PhD and is passionate about women’s rights. Her new book ‘...

Enniscrone 'Open for Business' Panel

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby chats to some people living and working in the Enniscrone area to get a sense of how they and their businesses are faring.They are:Beatrice Timl...

In conversation with David McGowan

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

David McGowan burst into our national consciousness with his plans to turn a jumbo jet into a glamping attraction back in 2016. Since then, we have se...

Business Roundup with Dr Edel McSharry & Paul Deering

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Broadcasting out of Enniscrone Golf Club as a part of our new roadshow series ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Dr. Edel McSharry, Head of t...

Enniscrone health-check with Conor Skehan & Eddie Shanahan

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the aspects of the ‘Open for Business’ roadshow is that Bobby will be looking at the life and relative well-being of a town by examining t...

Executive Chair: Jeffrey Long, MD of Java Republic

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Jeffrey Long, MD of Java Republic.

The 'Open for Business' Health Check Team - Eddie Shanahan & Conor Skehan

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Down to Business crew will be in Enniscrone in Sligo next Saturday, March 9th for their new roadshow ‘Open for Business’. As part of each of t...

Industry Review: Haulage & Freight

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With rising costs, supply chain delays, a spiders-web of red tape, and the ever-growing push to move to green energy, the haulage and freight industry...

Real to Reel: Garech Browne & Claddagh Records

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'Real to Reel: Garech Browne & Claddagh Records' by James Morrissey is a new large-format hardback book together with a vinyl box set that celebra...

Out & About with 'The Smooth Company'

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

'The Smooth Company' was founded by Aine Kennedy after she spent eight years working in the beauty industry. Bobby took a trip out to Grafton Street t...

Business Roundup with Lorcan Allen & Caroline Reidy

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Lorcan Allen, Business Editor for the Business Post to look at the business stories that are m...

Executive Chair: Peter Lantry of Equinix

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Peter Lantry, the Managing Director of Equinix - Ireland’s largest supplier of data centres.

Industry Review: Working with Your Hands

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With rapidly advancing technology - the conversation rarely lands on industries that largely rely on working with your hands? Bobby talks to Kyran O’...

How is the Hospitality Sector Doing?

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby goes to the Hospitality Expo in the RDS and talks to Neven Maguire as well as other hospitality people about the state of the sector today.

Why Are We So Indebted? With Dan O’Brien

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby talks to economist Dan O’Brien about how Irish people are some of the most indebted in the world.

Will AI Make Jobs Irrelevant?

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How worried should we be about AI in relation to the job market? Bobby is joined by author of ‘AI Unleashed’ Mark Kelly and Commercial Director at...

Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton and Ken Murphy

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Susan Hayes Culleton of Hayes Culleton and Former Director General of the Law Society Ken Murphy to look at the business stories th...

Executive Chair: Brian Donaldson of The Maxol Group

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Brian Donaldson, Chief Executive Officer of The Maxol Group.

How to succeed in your first job with Colman Collins

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the gap between the expectations of fresh-faced graduate employees and prospective employers can be a challenge, and failing to do so can lea...

Industry Review: Weddings

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It is one of the most special days of your life and whether it’s a big one or a small one, a traditional one or one that you’ve imagined just for ...

Cryptocurrency: Is it safe to invest?

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby is joined by Rory Gillen of Gillen Markets & Gary Carvill from the Digital Wealth Group to debate the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies.

Out & About: OffBeat Donuts

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby was out and about at OffBeat Donuts in Dundrum Town Centre to hear all about the runaway success of one of the country's purveyors of premium do...

Istil 38 - Ireland's premium Irish craft vodka

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It was reported earlier this month that Irish Vodka brand Istil 38 - which launched back in 2022 - has attracted an investment worth around €390,000...

Business roundup with Linda Daly & Stephen O’Leary

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Linda Daly Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Stephen O...

Industry Review: Vets

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In recent months we saw news that there is a serious shortage of qualified vets facing the Irish veterinary industry, with some practices advertising ...

Executive Chair: Ciaran McCormack of Select Technology Group

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ciaran McCormack of Select Technology Group.

How business can do the right thing in a turbulent world

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby speaks to Alison Taylor, author of 'Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World'.

Managing workplace wellbeing with Laya Healthcare

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index 2024 is the result of one of Ireland's most extensive workplace wellbeing studies and offers invaluable ...

The dos and don'ts of workplace romance

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Valentine’s Day coming up Bobby takes a look at the actual rules around romance in the workplace with Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR ...

Business roundup with Louisa Meehan & Bob Hoffman

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Bobby to run through the top stories from the business pages this morning are Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM & Bob Hoffman of Vista Executi...