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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The benefits of working near nature 29.06.2024

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 can vastly improve your working life.

How much does the pilot strike hurt tourism? 29.06.2024

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 discuss is John O'Flynn, General Manager at Fota Island, Patricia Roberts, Owner of No. 1 Pery Square and Fergal O'Connell, General Manager of Fitzwilliam Townhouse on the Green.

Business Roundup with Gina London & Doug Keatinge 29.06.2024

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 from Saturday morning's papers.

Executive Chair: Frank Gormley Entrepreneur and former accountant from South Africa 22.06.2024

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

How to manage the emotions of running a business 22.06.2024

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

Former Head of Coca-Cola on pursuing a new direction in life 22.06.2024

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 Around the World 

Can AI help SME'S ? 22.06.2024

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 ? 22.06.2024

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 22.06.2024

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 and what he learnt as a stand-up comedian

Feet of a Dancer by Charlie McGettigan 15.06.2024

It’s thirty years this year since Charlie McGettigan conquered Europe with Paul Harrington as Rock and Roll Kids claimed Ireland’s sixth Eurovision win. Now living full time in Leitrim, Charlie joined Bobby to chat and to play us out following a hugely enjoyable ‘Open for Business’ roadshow in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Executive Chair: Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewing 15.06.2024

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

Out & About at The Shed Distillery 15.06.2024

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 the home of the now famous Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.

Carrick-on-Shannon Business Panel 15.06.2024

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 these visits is to get a feel for how the businesses in the town are faring. To discuss Bobby is joined by: Ciaran Kelly, co-owner of The Landmark Hotel Derry Lynch, Head of Solution Consulting at Cora Systems Paul O’Brien of OBN Financial Services &amp...

Carrick-on-Shannon Health Check 15.06.2024

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 works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that is Retail Consultant, Eddie Shanahan and Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Former CEO of the HSE, Paul Reid 15.06.2024

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 was joined by Paul Reid to chat about what he’s been up to since leaving his role as CEO of the Health Service Executive.

Bobby’s Business Roundup with Eoghan Murphy & Sharon Gartland 15.06.2024

Broadcasting live from Carrick-on-Shannon for our roadshow ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Eoghan Murphy, Managing Editor of Shannonside Northern Sound news & business owner, Sharon Gartland to go through the main business stories of the day.

What to Do When the Golden Goose of FDI stops laying 02.06.2024

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

Night and Day Festival 02.06.2024

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 a nephew.

Business Roundup with Stephen O'Leary and Louisa Meehan 02.06.2024

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 01.06.2024

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 01.06.2024

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

The Working Life of an Estate Agent 01.06.2024

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

Executive Chair: Willem Roos 25.05.2024

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 sector.

"Think about Africa as an opportunity" Frank O’Keeffe EY UK & Ireland Managing Partner 25.05.2024

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 & Ireland Managing Partner.

Aquila Game Reserve: Elephants, Zebras, & Rhinos 25.05.2024

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 Aquila Game Reserve.

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