The Bottom Line on KCLR

John Purcell talks to Austin Hughes economist with KBC about the impact of Brexit on consumer confidence.  The German Ambassador to Ireland speaks with John about developing business links between Ireland and Germany and the potential for local companies in Europe’s biggest market.  Declan Rice CEO of Kilkenny Leader Partnership talks about the Kilkenny Energy Town initiative with Callan being ann...

This week on The Bottom Line we chat to the 2018 Kilkenny Chamber Business of the year winner – Julian Hughes of Hughes farming in Kells as well as Marion Acreman President of Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce who spoke with John at the launch of the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.  We talk facts about the retail sector in Carlow and Kilkenny with Dara Keogh CEO of GeoDirectory discussing the...

In this week’s episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR, we are talking all things Brexit.  John Purcell chats with Fiona Deegan of Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office on what help is available to businesses who are preparing for Brexit, we also hear from a Brexit business mentor on how to plan for Brexit.   During the week John attended the judging of the Enterprise Town Awards and speaks with Eileen Coll...

John Purcell speaks with David Walsh of Netwatch about his business based in Carlow which employs 550 people across the company and about his decision to step down as CEO.  Jimmy Mulhall of Coolanowle Country House and Organic Farm joins us to discuss his journey through organic farming, the hospitality business, the farmers’ market movement as well as his latest venture - the opening of the food...

This week on The Bottom Line we talk with Jim Power economist on the economic health and potential of Ireland's South East, Michael Hoyne on life after the sale of his business Merlyn Industries and with All Ireland fever in the air in Kilkenny we caught up with local company Intosport.  We’ll also be finding out about a new restaurant that has opened on Kilkenny’s Kieran Street. To get in touch w...

This week on the Bottom Line we talk with Tim Butler, Director of Services in Kilkenny County Council about what is to be done to promote retailing in Kilkenny City Centre.  On the subject of retailing – we speak with Anne Barber of the Butterslip Gift Shop who has been nominated for a national retail award.  Adventure Racing is a rapidly developing segment of the tourism market – we talk with Ger...

This week we hear from Cartoon Saloon, Carlow Chamber are inviting businesses to join them on a trade mission to the Netherlands and we discuss developments around the Abbey Quarter in Kilkenny. The Bottom Line is presented by John Purcell, produced by Deirdre Dromey and brought to you in association with O'Neill Foley , Kilkenny.

This week on the Bottom Line, KCLR's Business Programme in association with O'Neill Foley Accountants: broadcaster and entrepreneur Bobby Kerr talks about life since he moved back from front line involvement in business; we hear about Kilkenny Business Network; Mayor Martin Brett and John Hurley of Kilkenny Chamber talk about challenges for retail and we hear the latest on TK Maxx’s plans to come...

This week on The Bottom Line we’re finding out about one local company who produces components for some of the biggest names in the auto industry - Mercedes, Porsche, Lotus, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. We’ll also be finding out about Kilkenny Leader Partnership who held their AGM during the week and we’ve got our feature interview as previewed in episode one with Paddy Byrne of Byrne Brothers. Get in...

This is the first episode of the new Bottom Line Podcast brought to you by KCLR and providing a unique forum for discussion of business as it effects the people of Carlow and Kilkenny, the area served by local radio station KCLR 96FM.   The Bottom Line is at its core a weekly radio programme on business broadcast each Saturday morning on KCLR but the latest series of the programme will now also be...