Down To Business

Earlier in the week The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) downgraded substantially its outlook for growth in Gross Domestic Product terms for the Irish economy, but it said the underlying position of the economy is still very strong. This seems to continue an economic narrative we’ve been observing here for a while where we seem to be told that things are both good and bad at the same...

You may have seen recently that new legislation on health labeling for alcohol products has been signed into law by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly. This got us thinking about the overall state of the off-trade sector and the many numerous obstacles it has had to navigate over the last number of years. For this week’s Industry Review Bobby is joined by: - Padraig Sweeney, owner of Sweeney’s...

Dominic Ashley-Timms believes that every moment is a coaching moment and if we understand that, our businesses will thrive, and our employees will engage much better. Dominic co-created the STAR manager programme and is also the author of ‘The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader' - he joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages & the business pages of today’s papers is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM and also by Joe Brennan who is Markets Correspondent with the Irish Times.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Croom Medical CEO, Patrick Byrnes.

Bobby was out & about at the newly opened International Rugby Experience in Limerick city which has not only won over the hearts of Limerick natives but the building in which it is housed has also been crowned Ireland's favourite building for 2023.

Down to Business was broadcasting live in the Hunt Museum in Limerick as part of Newstalk’s Summer tour and in preparation did a survey with listeners on who they would like to hear from on the show. Karl Spain was the clear winner and so he joined Bobby for a chat about his life and career in the comedy world.

Joining Bobby from the Hunt Museum is Ireland and Munster rugby legend, Marcus Horan to talk Munster rugby, Limerick city, and more.

Continuing his exploration of some of the most well-known Limerick-based businesses Bobby is joined by: - Dr. James Ring, CEO of global management consultancy Ingenium - Gillian Horan, CEO & founder of branding agency, The Pudding - Donal Galligan, CEO Takumi Precision Engineering

Bobby is joined by some Limerick Businesses that can be rightly described as institutions for the city and the wider community. - Mick Dolan of Dolans Warehouse - David Fitzgerald, General Manager of Limerick Milk Market · - Frank & Stephen O'Mahony of O'Mahony's Booksellers

Joining Bobby in The Hunt Museum is model agent and TV presenter, Celia Holman-Lee where they discuss what Limerick means to her and her life and times in the modelling industry.

Joining Bobby to take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front & business pages of today’s papers is Nick Rabbitts, Business Reporter with the Limerick Leader & Adam Leahy, News Editor with the Limerick Post.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tom Finn, CEO of Sliver Stream Health Care Group.

Antionette Oglethorpe has a lifetime’s experience in training, career development, and coaching. This spans from her time in Accenture right up to founding her own training and coaching company which has been running since 2012. This week also saw the publication of her new book 'Confident Career Conversations: Empower Your Employees for Career Growth and Retention'. She joins Bobby to discuss.

As we heard this week, Boris Johnston was found to have misled parliament over lockdown parties, a claim that he strenuously denies. It seems all year long we constantly hear of problems with Boris and indeed the wider conservative party. But what effect, if any, does all this have on the UK economy? Bobby is joined by David Smith, economist with the Sunday Times.

Ice-cream makers must be booming right now with the sun splitting the stones and the people getting out and about to make the most of the warm weather. For this week’s industry review, Bobby is joined by three ice cream makers to give us a sense of how things have been going for them: - Yasmin Kahn, Director of Teddys Ice Cream - Sean Murphy, co-owner of Murphy’s Ice Cream - David Kiersey, co-owne...

Joining Bobby to take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages & the business pages of today’s papers is Joan Mulvihill who is the Digitization Lead at Siemens and Lorcan Allen who is Business Editor with the Business Post.

This week Bobby was out & about at Newbridge Silverware where he got the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at how one of Ireland's longest-established indigenous businesses operates.

On Tuesday the PGA Tour agreed to merge with rival LIV Golf, which is backed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund in a move that surprised almost everyone. So what does this merger mean for the sport of golf and more importantly the business of golf, Bobby was joined by Roddy Carr, former Irish International Golfer and Ian Mallon Sports Business Reporter and Reporter.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Martin Byrne, Country Manager of EPAM Systems

A recent article in the New York Times described Ireland’s fishing industry as a ‘death by a thousand cuts’ but is that the case? If so, is there really a future for Ireland’s fishing industry? Joining Bobby to look at the industry is: · Brendan Byrne, CEO of the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association) · Jason Sheehan, Co-owner of Sheehan's Fishing Company Ltd · Martin Shannahan, Owner of...

Bobby is joined by Emily Cosgrove, co-founder of Conversation Space who along with her business partner, Sara Hope, has just authored a book entitled 'Conversational Wisdom: Strengthening Human Connection through the Power of Conversation'.

This week Bobby visited The Rage a shop in the heart of Temple Bar that sellssecond hand games and records. He got a tour from the shop's owner, Ronan Boland.

To take a look at the stories that are making an impact on the front pages & the business pages of today’s papers Bobby was joined by Linda Daly, business reporter with the Sunday Times and Ian Curran business reporter with the Irish Times.

Joining Bobby this week in the Executive Chair is Kurt Takahashi, CEO, Netwatch Group.