Down To Business

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 is now a fear that its glory days are in the past and its future in real jeapordy. Margaret Canning, Business Editor with the Belfast Telegraph joins Bobby to go through what the shipyard is facing.

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 people and companies at the coalface of cybersecurity in Ireland right now? Joining Bobby to discuss this is:  Raluca Saceanu, Chief Executive Officer at Smarttech247  Gary Melvin, Security and Compliance Director at Nostra Pat Larkin, Pre...

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

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

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

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 contract, her design process, and more.

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

For this week's Industry Review Bobby speaks to three people who are in the coach hire business: JJ Kavanagh, Director of JJ Kavanagh Coaches Paddy Matthews, Owner of Matthews Coaches Cathal O’ Connell, Owner of Paddy Wagon

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

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 Gerrards Barber Shop.

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 this week's Industry review were three wine bar operators from around the country.

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

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 whether technology inhibits our productivity more than enables it. Bobby was joined by Chris Griffiths, co-author of The Focus Fix: Finding Clarity, Creativity and Resilience in an Overwhelming World.

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 or worse still ‘electioneering’? Can the state’s coffers be in that good shape? Conall MacCoille, the Chief Economist with Bank of Ireland, joins Bobby to tell us more.

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 ‘tricks’ or ‘retail hacks’ supermarkets employ to get you to buy more. Conor Pope and Retail Consultant Eddie Shananhan discuss.

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’Leary of Olytico.

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

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

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

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 government mean that investment will flood into the UK? Bobby is joined by David Smith, economics editor with the Sunday Times to discuss.

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 competition and a need to keep on top of changing trends. Joining Bobby to discuss this are three barbers: Sam Donnelly, Owner of Sam’s Barber’s Vinny McEvoy from Empire School of Barbering Veronica Smith from D16 Barbers

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

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 cows!

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, Co-Founder of the CFO Centre, joins Bobby to discuss the idea, and how it can help businesses.

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 Shilling, Business Mentor for wellness entrepreneurs, Julie B, mindfulness & yoga Expert and Níall Ó Murchú, Founder of Breathe With Níall.