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Episodes
TD Michael Ring on everything Mayo has to offer
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Castlebar has been found to have the best work-life balance according to a new index. One man who has been singing the praises of this area for a long...
Executive Chair: Joe Gilmore of Ireland West Airport
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Joe Gilmore, Managing Director of Ireland West Airport, Knock
ATU iHub Castlebar Panel
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcasting out of the Connected Hub in the Atlantic Technological University iHub in Castlebar, Bobby speaks to some of those people using iHub to f...
Cookbook author & recipe writer, Sarah Butler
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby was broadcasting out of the Connected Hub in the Atlantic Technological University Ihub in Castlebar with thanks to Mayo County Counci...
Out & About at the Connacht Distillery
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby was out & about at the Connacht Distillery in Ballina this week to discuss the vision behind the business which seeks to marry modern techni...
Business roundup with Teresa O’Malley & Tom Kelly
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers are two Castlebar locals in the form of Teresa O’Malley, Hea...
Cllr. Mark Duffy on when Joe Biden came to Ballina
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year Mayo was very much on the map when US President, Joe Biden went west and spent a remarkable evening in Ballina. One of the people instrument...
Executive Chair: Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries.
The building blocks for being a great boss
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Debra & Ken Corey, to talk about their book 'Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss'.
Industry Review: Home Renovations
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the privilege of owning your own home comes the added dilemma of sticking or twisting with the current structure and layout - but where do you be...
Ireland's new ‘Re-Turn’ scheme: How will it work?
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Next Thursday 1st Feb, when you buy a drink in a plastic bottle, aluminium, or steel can that features the 'Re-Turn' logo, you will pay a small d...
The future of Ireland's EV charging infrastructure
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the country continues down the path towards net zero, more and more electric charging points will be central to achieving that goal. Bobby is joine...
Business roundup with Ciarán Hancock & Valerie Cox
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to run through the main stories from the business pages in this morning's papers is journalist and author, Valerie Cox & Ciaran Hanc...
Executive Chair: Gary Lavin of VITHIT
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Gary Lavin, founder & chairman of VITHIT.
‘Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges’
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marga Hoek, author of ‘Tech For Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges’ joins Bobby to chat about her book and the possibilities ...
Industry Review: Motor Industry
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2023 was by all accounts a solid year for the motor and car dealership trade here in Ireland but how is 2024 shaping up and will we see many more EVs ...
'How to Build a Smarter, Faster, Better Estate Agency’
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby chats to Regina Mangan about her new book ‘How to Build a Smarter, Faster, Better Estate Agency’
How to become a millionaire before you turn 30
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Fiona Smith, author of ‘Zero to Rich: Secrets to Becoming a Millionaire by 30'.
Overcoming adversity with Charlie Engle
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby speaks to Charlie Engle, a former drug addict but now keynote speaker, adventurer, and multiple record holder.
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2024 with Roger Wallace
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Roger Wallace of EY to discuss the details of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which opened this week.
Industry Review: Travel Agents
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s cold out there and with many more months of rain and cloud to come, what better time to start planning that summer getaway than right now?The t...
Executive Chair: Patrick Murphy CEO of Codex
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex.
In conversation with Dr. John Gray
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the week Bobby got to meet Dr. John Grey, author of 'Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus’, who was speaking at this year's Pendulum S...
Conor Skehan on making Dublin a nicer place to live
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard earlier in the week that the decision has been made to close a Dublin alley due to anti-social behaviour and drug use. Naturally, t...
30 years of CityJet with Pat Byrne
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week saw the 30th Anniversary of CityJet in business. Despite some ups and downs over the years, it has persevered and evolved to a point where i...
Business roundup with Caroline Reidy & Doug Keatinge
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories featured in the Saturday papers are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Doug Keatinge, Head of Com...
Staying visible with Bodylite Gear
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby goes for a jog with Padraic George, Founder and Managing Director of Bodylite Gear, a leading Irish sportswear brand that specialises in visibil...
Executive Chair: Ciaran Crean, co-Founder & CEO of MicksGarage
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ciaran Crean, co-founder & CEO of MicksGarage & WaveOMS.
Industry Review: Gyms
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re almost a week into the New Year and with that comes hordes of people heading out to shed some of that Christmas weight. Where are they going? ...
Who really owns Ireland with Matt Cooper
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster and author, Matt Cooper joins Bobby to discuss his new book 'Who Really Owns Ireland?: How we became tenants in our own land and what we c...
Will we see a New Year supermarket price war?
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After several months of price increases in our supermarkets, a shift appears to be taking place as Lidl has followed Aldi in slashing its prices. But ...
Business roundup with Norah Casey & Ian Curran
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to go through the main business and news stories from the morning papers is businesswoman and boadcaster, Norah Casey and Ian Curran, Bu...
Economic predictions 2024 with Cormac Lucey
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to give his predictions on how the Irish economy will fare in 2024 is economist, Cormac Lucey.
Industry Review: Life Coaches
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When life gets us down, we sometimes need a person who can motivate us and give us the confidence to succeed in life and in business.It is the role of...
Executive Chair: David McRedmond
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is David McRedmond the CEO of An Post.
The Pitch Doctor
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Paul Boross the Pitch Doctor.
Industry Review: Fashion and Christmas
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined in studio by three business women - Lorraine Keane, Anna Daly and Aimee Connolly, to chat fashion and Christmas.
AI and Santa
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined in studio by Mark Kelly founder of AI Ireland and the author of AI Unleashed, to chat about how Santa now use's AI to aid in his deliv...
Out & About: Grafton Street
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby is taking a stroll through Grafton Street, Ireland’s Premier Shopping Street, to see how retail is faring this Christmas.
Business Roundup with Valerie Cox and Stephen O’Leary
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and Stephen O’Leary the Founder of Olytico to discuss the biggest business stories around this ...
Executive Chair: Kealan Lennon of CleverCards
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Kealan Lennon, CEO and Founder of CleverCards.
Andy O’Donoghue's Christmas gift guide
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tech Guru, Andy O’Donoghue joins Bobby for his usual tech and gadget Christmas gift guide.
Industry Review: Hampers
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Getting that perfect gift can often be a challenge, especially for loved ones who live far away. But a Christmas hamper might be the right choice for ...
Health & wellness with Gewardz
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a GP appointment these days can be difficult but Gewardz is one business that aims to change that. Gewardz is a subscription service that prov...
The state of the Irish manufacturing sector
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this turbulent Irish economy, we have to think of the role industry plays, and manufacturing in particular is something that should be looked at in...
Business Roundup with Susan HayesCulleton & Jon Ihle
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Susan HayesCulleton aka ‘The Positive Economist’ & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor at the Sunday Times Ireland to discuss ...
Industry Review: Christmas Producers
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s industry review gets in the festive spirit with some food producers who could take your Christmas Dinner to the next level. Bobby is joi...
Executive Chair: Geoff Moore, Managing Partner at Arthur Cox
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the Executive Chair this week is Geoff Moore, Managing Partner at Arthur Cox
The Happiness Index with Matt Phelan
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby has Matt Phelan in the studio to talk about his book 'The Happiness Index Why Today's Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow's Business Success' and w...
Out & About: Arnotts
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby is in Arnotts in Dublin City Centre for the Pitch 23’ competition: an open invitation to Irish start-ups which supports and champion...
Business Roundup with Lousia Meehan and Conor Faughnan
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Lousia Meehan, owner of Woodview HR and Conor Faughnan, CEO of Royal Irish Automobile Club (RIAC) to discuss the biggest business...
Industry Review: Antique and Rare Books
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby takes a dive into the world of antique books. These pages of the past hold historical significance, craftsmanship, and investment value. Who kno...
Executive Chair: Gerard Teahon, CEO of Uniquely
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in the Executive Chair with Bobby this week is Gerard Teahon, the CEO of Uniquely.
The Importance of Sales with Jack Daly
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby talks to Jack Daly, leading sales speaker and trainer, to talk all things sales in business.
Out & About: Cogs the Brain Shop
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby takes a visit to the Cogs the Brain Shop pop-up by Stephen's Green and talks to co-owner Conor Brady.
How Bad will this New Recession be? With Cliff Taylor
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today it was confirmed that the Irish economy is officially in a recession. To discuss what these means, as well as recent inflation news, Bobby is jo...
Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihill and Declan Ralph
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Joan Mulvihill, The Digitisation Lead with Siemens and Declan Ralph, the Retail Development Director with BWG Foods to discuss the ...
The Importance of Team Building with James Scouller
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a good team and how can it add value in a workplace? James Scouller, author of a three-book series on team building: How to Build Winning T...
Executive Chair: Aisling Ryan, CEO of Ryans Cleaning
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Aisling Ryan, the CEO of Ryans Cleaning.
Industry Review: Toy Makers
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Industry Review covers the Irish toy makers who compete with the fancy tech and new-age offerings around. Chloe Gardiner, founder of The...
Will Stephen Kenny's exit spell further finance trouble for the FAI?
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Stephen Kenny’s tenure as manager caps off a team’s bad string of results - and worries mount as the FAI struggle to find commercial pa...
Business Roundup with Paul Allen, Caroline Bocquel & Jean McCabe
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emmet Oliver (filling in for Bobby) is joined by Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates and Caroline Bocquel, CEO of Bord Iascaigh Mhara to discuss...
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Winners Chat
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby speaks with some of the winners of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards at the show from last Thursday.Sam Moffett of Moffett Automated Storag...
Industry Review: Podcasting
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Industry Review is something familiar in the world of audio. Bobby is joined by Síle Seoige, host of ‘Ready to be Real’ in Galway a...
Web Summit 2023 with Andy O’Donoghue
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Web Summit took place this week following a turbulent few weeks for the annual technology conference. Andy O’Donoghue joins Bobby to tell him all ab...
Lessons from the Asian Markets with Pat Rigney
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pat Rigney, the founder of The Shed Distillery and Gunpowder Gin, joins the show to give his insight on what Irish businesses can learn from the Asian...
Out & About: Scalex and Damien Hughes
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby joins bestselling author Damien Hughes in Belfast to talk about high performance sport and business.
EY Panel on taking risks and being pioneers
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of next week’s ceremony for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2023, Bobby chats with some of this year’s finalists about the idea of “...
Foreign Direct Investment with Kevin Elliott
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby talks to Kevin Elliott, the Executive Vice President and Head of Global Foreign Direct Investment at Bank of Ireland, to learn all about how the...
Executive Chair: Paul Kilcullen of BNY Mellon Fund Services Ireland
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Paul Kilcullen, CEO of BNY Mellon Fund Services Ireland.
Business Roundup with Linda Daly & Bob Hoffman
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times and Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search to discuss the business stories makin...
Executive Chair: Meliosa O'Caoimh of 'Northern Trust'
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Melíosa O'Caoimh, 'Northern Trust' Country Head, Ireland.
EY panel on the influence of AI on business
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series of interviews with some of this year’s finalists in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards which reveals this year’s winners...
Industry Review: Glass Blowers
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For many, glass is nothing more than the thing in your windows, but for an entire industry in Ireland, it is so much more. Art pieces made from glass ...
Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Ken Murphy
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby is joined by Caroline Murphy of the HR Suite and Ken Murphy, the Former Director General of the Law Society, to discuss the business stories cir...
Awakening your "Inner CEO" with Shane Cradock
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shane Cradock has almost three decades of executive coaching experience and has decided to pass some of that knowledge onto us here at Down to Busines...
Out & About: Dublin City Comics
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby does something quite different today and visits a comic shop in the heart of Dublin city to find out more about the world of superheroes and vil...
Beyond Greenwashing: The Reality of B Corp Certification
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the evolving landscape of corporate responsibility, the push for sustainable business practices has led to a notable trend: B Corp certification. P...
Executive Chair: Brid O’Connell
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in the Executive Chair this week is Brid O’Connell, the CEO of Guaranteed Irish.
'A Diamond in the Rough' with Steven van Belleghem
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite high aspirations to delight customers, many companies falter at the execution stage, leaving a gap between grand plans and customer realities....
Industry Review: Galleries
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland, with its rich tapestry of creativity, boasts over 30 art galleries that curate an impressive array of artistic expression from both local and...
AI and Taxes: Revolutionising Irish Business with Conor Kelly
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Conor Kelly, the innovative Irish entrepreneur who's turning heads in the world of artificial intelligence. Nominated for the 'Young AI Role Mode...
Business Roundup with Douglas Keatinge & Valerie Cox
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers are Journalist and Author Valerie Cox and Douglas Keatinge- the Head of Commu...
Executive Chair: AJ Noonan of Rhonellen Developments
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is AJ Noonan, MD of Rhonellen Developments.
EY panel on the importance of resilience
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Down to Business has a long been association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards and for the next few weeks, as we get ready for the announcem...
Industry Review: Farming
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's Industry Review, Bobby is joined by three farmers: Joe Healy, former IFA President and dairy farmer at Milestone Farm in Athenry, Jame...
Navigating the AI Revolution as a Business Executive
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is undoubtedly the story of 2023, dominating headlines and rapidly making its mark on industry with Generative AI believed to become a $1.3 Trillio...
Out & About at The Gravediggers
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby took a trip out to the Gravediggers pub in Glasnevin, Dublin to find out why this is a must-see for any tourist or anyone else who calls Dublin ...
Commercial property take-up on the wane
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While there is over demand for housing in the country, the market for office space is hurtling towards its lowest ebb in many years. The latest survey...
Business Roundup with Susan Hayes Culleton & Stephen O’Leary
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby to discuss the biggest business stories in the papers today is Susan Hayes Culleton aka 'The Positive Economist' and The MD of the Hayes...
Executive Chair: Annelie McCaffrey, MD of Domino’s ROI
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Annelie McCaffrey, Managing Director for Domino’s ROI
David Oxley on professional nightmares and how to navigate them
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Oxley believes there are four essential career crises that we will all have to face one day. He is also the author of 'A Career Carol: A Tal...
Industry Review: GPs
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review are three GPs to discuss the ins and outs of the medical profession in modern-day Ireland.They are:Dr. E...
Out & About at Perenia: The Plant Experts
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following a recent rebranding from SAP Nurseries to Perenia, The Plant Experts, Bobby took a trip out to Tipperary to speak with owner, John Walsh, to...
Is Northern Ireland getting the best of both worlds?
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The prevailing narrative around Northern Ireland is that it’s a gloomy time; dealing with both Brexit and the fact that it has no working parliament...
GAA jigsaws with JR Games
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Murray is from a small Irish startup called JR Games that makes jigsaws dedicated to GAA counties. She came bearing a Kilkenny jigsaw for Bobby a...
The future of the workplace with Bruce Daisley
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taking place last week was the Irish Management Institute (IMI) National Leadership Conference. Former Twitter EMEA VP, renowned podcaster, author of ...
Executive Chair: Noelle McCarthy of Blow Salons
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby was joined in the Executive Chair by Noelle McCarthy of Blow Salons.
Sean Keyes: The case for Dublin to build up
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Bobby was joined by Sean Keyes of the currency to explain why we need to build more apartments high into Dublin's skyline.
Rugby with Marcus Horan
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Munster and Irish player, Marcus Horan, talks World Cup Rugby with Bobby ahead of tonight's game.