Down To Business

Art Evolve is Ireland's newest contemporary art fair, set for its 2nd year in Dublin at the RDS from March 27th to 29th. Bobby went out and about to find out what the dos and don'ts are when it comes to buying art.

One of the consequences of the Middle East war is the way Dubai and the wider Emirates region have fallen off an economic cliff. From its status as the premium airline hub to trying to attract world-class sporting events, the war has disrupted the Emirati economy at lightning speed. We also know that many Irish people have decided to make the Gulf region their home while building their careers. So...

We have a long and proud history of furniture making in Ireland - much of it defined by a balance of heritage and contemporary design.  With craftspeople across the country shaping this distinctive identity, Bobby thought for this week’s Industry Review, he’d look to find out more about this fascinating line of work.  Joining Bobby to discuss is:  ● Dave Pettigrew of Irish Woodcraft...

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Rory King, Founder of Rory’s Travel Club.

JP Wright is an award-winning voice actor with over 15 years of experience across TV, radio, gaming and advertising, working with global brands like Netflix, Nintendo and Sky Sports but he’s recently captured Irish audiences online with his viral GTA-inspired character, Longford Larry. He joins Bobby to chat about his career.

Sean Blair is the author of the new book ‘Systems Synergy: Developing Human Intelligence That AI Cannot Replace’. He joins Bobby to tell him all about it.

This week saw a report that was looking at the future of Irish industrial policy and its reliance on FDI. Bobby is joined by John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor of Economics at TCD, to discuss.

O’Flaherty Stone has been shaping, carving & creating stone for generations. Bobby took a trip out to their Wicklow workshop to find out all about the business.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Ciara McDonagh of Healy Communications and Declan Ralph of BWG Foods.

Joining Bobby to chat about what the oil crisis means for Irish consumers is the Deputy Business Editor at The Sunday Times Ireland.

Dublin has recently been ranked among the most congested cities in the world by the TomTom Traffic Index, which is a surprising statistic for a capital city the size of Dublin. But the real question for business is not just traffic but what that congestion means for the economy of the city. Joining Bobby with some interesting suggestions is Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Glamping and outdoor experiences have become big business in recent years, as more people look for ways to disconnect from busy lives and reconnect with nature.  From luxury tents and unique outdoor accommodation to premium outdoor gear and equipment, the “great outdoors” economy continues to grow.  To discuss, Bobby is joined by:  ● Wendy Riordan, Owner of Pitched Perfect  ● J...

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Tierney, CEO of the St Patrick’s Festival.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Joan Mulvihill, Digitisation Expert and artist & Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.

It’s Super Saturday in the 2026 Guinness Six Nations, and the championship race is down to the wire. Ireland’s campaign has swung from challenge to opportunity, with a win against the Scots needed to give us a glimmer of hope to clinch the title. Joining Bobby to break it all down is former international front‑row legend Shane Byrne.

We all know we need to buy and use sustainable products, but our wallets also guide us. Bobby speaks to the co-author of a new book that says sustainability programmes often fail because of this. Goutam Challagalla, co-author of ‘Clean Winners: Sustainability Strategy That Puts Customers First’, joins Bobby to discuss.

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re stepping into the world of craftsmanship and the precise, hands-on art of shoemaking and repair.  Bobby is joined by two skilled shoemakers and one experienced cobbler to talk about what it really takes to build and rebuild quality footwear in Ireland.  ● Michael Walsh, Marketing Director with Dubarry of Ireland ● Michael Tutty of Tuttys Shoemakers,...

Financial markets are still reeling as the US & Israel’s war on Iran continues, sending oil prices higher and stock markets tumbling, and Irish shares caught in the crossfire. To unpack what this could mean for inflation, interest rates, and the wider economy, Bobby is joined by Business Editor at the Irish Independent, Donal O’Donovan & economist Jim Power.

Helan Wada, author of ‘Human Wise: How to lead from within and sell with confidence’, knows today’s managers are under multiple types of pressure from shareholders, market sentiment, and their own expectations of what being a manager is. Her solution is simple - remember you are a human with feelings. She joins Bobby to chat about it all.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Susan HayesCulleton, presenter of Taking Stock here at Newstalk, and Ronan Reid of Cantor.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Alan Coleman, Chief Product Officer of Plume Design.

Bobby took a trip to the foothills of the Sugarloaf in Co. Wicklow to check out one of the country’s best garden centres, Outdoorliving.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week are Tom O’Connor & Leo Crawford of the Petal Group.

Joining Bobby ot go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

It's been eight days since the US Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariff regime in its entirety, but how has the market reacted? Bobby is joined by Paul Sommerville of CEO Sommerville Advisory Markets to try to make sense of the past week.