Guaranteed Irish Stories

Joining us this week for a special episode of the podcast is Hugh Wallace, an award-winning architect, founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, and host of the upcoming Guaranteed Irish Construction Forum; to discuss government obstacles in public transport, Dublin’s Architectural problems, and more. Register to attend our construction event: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/guaranteed-irish-co...

On this week's episode, to celebrate Guaranteed Irish Construction Month, we're joined by John Egan from Ecocel to discuss the importance of the Circular Economy, the benefits of celulose insulation, and creating Sustainable Warmth Insulation from Recycled Newspaper. Learn more on ecocel.ie Also check out GuaranteedIrishHouse.ie

On this week's episode, Sean Conroy from Sheds Direct chats to us about their converting sheds into home offices, the benefits of steel sheds, and being Guaranteed Irish Brand Activation Champions. As they'd say, it's a "shedly" podcast episode. Learn more or buy a shed at shedsdirectireland.com

On this week's episode, Robert Stringer from Energia chats all things construction, from retrofits and heat pumps, to Energy Poverty and the new EU Directive on Fluorescent Lighting. As well as what Energia being the first energy supply company to become Guaranteed Irish Members means to the business. Learn more at Energia.ie

On this week's episode, Derek Murray from Foregolf chats to us about the importance of being recognised on a global stage as being an Irish company, how hard he had to work to be taken seriously coming from a small country, and becoming an Irish World Number 1 in Golf before Rory McIlroy Learn more at foregolf.ie Check out their YouTube Channel too: youtube.com/foregolfie

Neill Fleming from Cúl Sliotars joins us this week to discuss their unique Carbon Fibre iHURL, how his own experience playing Senior County Hurling has benefited his business ambitions, and raising money for Hurling for Cancer Research. Learn more at culsliotars.ie

Joining Brid this week is Lorcan McLoughlin, Business Development Manager with Peninsula and former Cork Senior Hurling player, to discuss peak performance from the pitch to the workplace, how Peninsula sustains communities, and how his own GAA background has played a vital role in his business career to date Learn more about Peninsula's services: peninsulagrouplimited.com/ie

Guaranteed Irish CEO Brid O'Connell was only delighted to chat Hurling with Sean Torpey (especially with her native Limerick claiming the All-Ireland last month). Sean chats through the company's long history making Hurleys, how they have adapted to nearly 5 decades of change in the sport, and how their new Bambú hurleys have won multiple awards for their quality and sustainability. Learn...

On this week's episode, Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex, chats to us about the changes he has made in the past few years to improve working conditions and staff morale in the company, which has lead to both decreases in staff turnover, and record high turnover for the company. Learn more at CODEX.ie

On this week's episode, Brid O'Connell is joined by Clemence and Ciaran from the Guaranteed Irish Team for a Special episode on Tourism, being a tourist in your own country, best staycations for families, and highlighting some fantastic Guaranteed Irish tourism members. Check out GuaranteedIrishGifts.ie for more information on fantastic Guaranteed Irish staycation ideas

On this week's episode, Roisin Wallace from Original Irish Hotels joins us to discuss the recovery of the tourism & hospitality industries in Ireland post-pandemic. Enter our giveaway for an Original Irish Hotel Voucher: Instagram.com/guaranteed_irl Book an Original Irish Hotel getaway today: www.originalirishhotels.com

Emerald Park re-opened earlier in 2023, and Eimear Sinnott, Marketing Manager at the park, joined us on the podcast to discuss why the "other" Tayto was a big factor in their rename and rebranding. Learn more at emeraldpark.ie

On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Peter Clancy, CEO of Lough Ree Distillery, chats to us about how they chose the name of their 'Barts' range of spirits, developing Lanesborough into a world-renowned spirits producing town, and being the Licensed Operator for 'Ecospirits' in Ireland. Learn more at loughreedistillery.com

On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Owen Keogh, Head of Sustainability in Musgrave Group, discusses the group's wider network of businesses and brands, their new sustainability practices, and the incredible value of Irish food & drink exports, which topped €16.7billion in 2022, and the upcoming Guaranteed Irish Food & Drink Forum Event. Register to atte...

On this week's Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Barry Kerrigan from Kerrigan's Butchers chats to us about their "Foods for Fitness" range, being in business for over 50 years, and their unique range of "Fakeout" meals. Learn more at https://kerrigans.ie/

On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Rachel Slevin from Tara Slevin Group chats to us about the importance of maintaining their identity as a family run business, how they sustainably produce products, and how an incredible journey of weight loss has given her a new lease on life and a new approach to managing her business. Learn more at taraslevingroup.ie

On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, we're joined by Calum Warren from Matheson to discuss new legislations relating to competition and regulation laws, and particularly how they affect those in the professional services industry. Learn more: matheson.com

On this week's episode of the Guaranteed Irish Business Podcast, Lisa McKenna of McKenna & Co Solicitors chats to us about leaving a large firm at just age 30 to set up her own law firm; and shares an insightful story on overcoming Gender Pay Gap issues in large organisations. Learn more at propertysolicitorsdublin.ie/

To celebrate Guaranteed Irish Tech Month, we spoke to our sponsors for the month, VIATEL, about the strength of indigenous tech companies in Ireland, the continued job losses in the sector, and the importance of narrowing the gender pay gap in Ireland. Learn more about Viatel at viatel.com

Announcing their new membership with Guaranteed Irish, David Byrne from Lisney joined us on this week's podcast to discuss the Irish real estate industry, trends on commercial and residential properties, and sharing some top tips for First Time Buyers. Learn more on lisney.com

On today's episode, Martina Naughton from Microsoft Ireland chats to us about AI in business, including ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot, the Microsoft Partner Pledge and its benefits to Irish businesses, and Microsoft's continued commitment to Irish jobs and economy. Learn more at microsoft.com/en-ie

On this week's episode, Adam Talbot from Nostra chats to us about how tech-sector layoffs offer big opportunities for indigenous companies, how they became one of Microsoft's first partner companies in Ireland, the pro's and cons of AI like ChatGPT, Microsoft's new CoPilot, and Nostra's delight at winning a Guaranteed Irish Business Award. Visit Nostra.ie for more information

On this week's episode, Derek Butler from GRID Finance chats to us about the incredible support they offer to Irish SMEs, their unique repayment options, the GRID foundation and campaigning to raise millions for Irish SMEs. Learn more about GRID Finance services at gridfinance.ie

Ahead of their big rebrand and re-opening this week, we sat down with Eimear Sinnott from Emerald Park to discuss their rebranding from 'Tayto Park', their exciting new rides and attractions, and if the 'twisted chips' will still be available after the re-opening. We have 2 Family Passes to Emerald Park to give away - visit instagram.com/guaranteed_irl to enter Book your tickets fo...

On this week's episode, Patrick Farrell, Retail Banking Director of permanent tsb, chats to us about their €150million investments in digital, their push to encourage staff to be as involved in their communities as possible, and permanent tsb's continued sponsorship of the Guaranteed Irish Business Awards - with special shoutouts to some of today's big winners. Learn more about permanent tsb's bus...