The Hot Desk

On this weeks edition of The Hit Desk, Mary O Neill was joined in studio by the organisers of EASA Seanchaí, a European Architecture Students Assembly, coming to Waterford later this month and bringing together over 600 architecture students, emerging professionals, and artists from across Europe for two weeks of workshops, talks, and hands-on making. Mary also spoke to Mervyn O'Callaghan,...

George Corbett Motors is the winner of the 2026 Waterford Digital Awards. I'll be joined in studio by Chelsey Walsh, the company's Digital Marketing Manager to discuss the win.  Chambers Ireland has launched its Pre-Budget Submission 2027  - Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, will join me to outline its priorities.  And Dyno-Rod has launched a search to find...

This weeks edition of The Hot Desk with Mary O Neill, Jordan Clarke  joins us in studio to discuss  Tandem Local , the sustainable logistics business he co-founded in Waterford City earlier this year. Denise Whitmore , founder of the  Irish Women in Business Network , will have details of an upcoming South East event taking place on  June 30th .   This weeks finak guest is...

James Flahavan , Manager at Flahavan's , joins us in studio after the company celebrated its 200th shipment to South Korea . A new generation of property technology designed to enable remote property viewing was unveiled at the inaugural Real Estate Agency Summit in Waterford. Organiser Regina Mangan of Liberty Blue will tell us more.  And Unitec IT Solutions recently won Best Place to Work a...

On this weeks Hot Desk, Mary was joined in studio by Ronan Power who will tell me all about the renovation of the old Walsh's Hotel in Cappoquin, into short term tourist accommodation.  Oriana Ramirez will also be in studio - her business 'Oh my Cookies' was the recent winner of the LEO Waterford Pitch Perfect Competition.  And nearly half of Irish expat workers never changed employ...

Hot Desk June 3rd. Suzanne Parker is this weeksn guest host with guests, David Brennan, Laura Hayes and Mike Stack. Suzannes first guest is David Brennan from Eastgate Engineering. David is founder and CEO of Eastgate Engineering, established in Waterford in 2007. The company specialises in engineering and construction services for energy and renewables, infrastructure. David is joining me to talk...

On this weeks Hot Desk, Mary O Neill spoke to Waterford native Róisín Wadding, now based in Dubai, about her book "Turbulence to Triumph: A Practical Guide for HR Start-Ups, Scale-Ups and Transformation". Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. CEO of Propelor BIC, Aidan Shine, will told Mary mor...

This week on the Hot Desk, Mary was joined in studio by energy consultant Wayne Hutchinson to discuss the services provided by his company Wayne Hutchinson Energy Advisory Group.  Hartley People is this year celebrating 25 years in business. To look at the evolution of the company, and to discuss the changing trends in recruitment over the years, I'll speak in studio to Fergal Hartley. &...

On this weeks episode of The Hot Desk, following the devastating fire in Tycor in Waterford City on Saturday, Mary spoke to business people affected.  Solar Ireland says avoidable bottlenecks in planning and grid processes are slowing the delivery of renewable energy projects across Ireland. Mary heard more from Solar Ireland CEO Ronan Power.  And Waterford based Gráinne O'Driscol...

On the Hot Dsk this week with Mary O Neill, Visit Waterford has officially launched its 2026 tourism campaign, “Find Your Wild in Waterford,” introducing a new and immersive way for visitors to experience the county. Chairperson of Visit Waterford Clare Barrett tells us more.   Nemeton recently celebrated 20 years of its Television and Media production programme, delivered by SETU...

On the Hot Desk this week, Mary was speaking with Gillian Kinehan, Director of Care Bluebird Care, which announced this week that it is creating 50 new jobs across Waterford and East Cork this year.   She also spoke to Eamonn Lonergan of Knockanore Cheese, which has just added mozzarella to its range - the new product was launched over the weekend at the Waterford Festival of Food.  The...

Hot Desk April 22nd, Mary was joined in studio by Damian Woods of Jacob Law in Waterford City. He discussed the growth of the company since it was founded by Steven Jacob in 2022 and now employs 93 staff.   Breda Dooley of Matrix Recruitment, which has a base in Waterford, spoke to Mary about the common and avoidable mistakes people are making when applying for jobs in 2026.  Sarah Freem...

Hot Desk April 15th, Mary chats about Waterford City and County Council who recently announced its Economic Support Schemes for 2026. To find out what this means for businesses, Mary was joined in studio by Laura Hutchinson from the Economic Development Department at Waterford City and County Council.  Mary also spoke to Waterford based Orla Dawson, founder of Óra Ceremonies about the...

The Hot Desk April 8th, The  McKenna Guide's 100 best restaurants in Ireland was recently published and seven Waterford restaurants are included from across the city and county. To discuss this, I'll be joined in studio by two restaurateurs from that list - Luis Martin of Mara, and Morgan VanderKamer of Union.  Waterford-based branding agency TOTEM has won Silver at the Transfo...

Suir Engineering, which is headquartered in Waterford, recently opened a base in Slovakia. I'll find out more from CEO John Kelly.  Karen Harris, co-founder and owner of Dunmore Adventure, will join me in studio to talk about the centre's new Ninja Warrior course.  And many businesses are either underclaiming tax relief, or don't claim at all. To discuss this and how to address the...

Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has announced plans to apply for planning permission for a solar project near Cappoquin. I’ll hear more from Managing Director Declan Cullinane. I’ll also speak to Aedin Hassett, President of Waterford Rotary Club and MD of Browne Fire and Security, about the growth of the company in the past few years. And Miranda Corcoran of The Art Hand a...

Hot Desk March 18th, Meredith Stowell, Vice President, Ecosystem at IBM was visiting Ireland for an event in Waterford and spoke to me in studio about the progress of the jobs rollout here, as announced by IBM in July 2025.  I will also be joined in studio by Claire Mooney and Kelly Han, President and Vice President of Network Ireland's Waterford branch, about their upcoming awards.&nbsp...

Waterford economist Jim Power will look at the possible implications of the war in the Middle East, for Ireland and the global economy.  March is Guaranteed Irish Month - CEO of Guaranteed Irish Brid O'Connell will tell me about a showcase at Cork Airport to support Irish businesses and communities.  And Grant Thornton’s  Women in Business 2026  report reveals t...

Mary was joined in studio by Tina Darrer, of Dooleys Hotel in Waterford City, after they recently picked up Gold at the CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence. Tina, who is a board member of Visit Waterford, will also look ahead to the upcoming tourism season in Waterford.  Regional Director for Tirlán Jamie O'Brien will discuss the major redevelopment at the Tirlán Countrylife s...

Mary was joined in studio by Waterford based Deirdre Phelan, who has recently transitioned her business model into an independent property consultancy. She'll explain what this shift means for sellers, the local market, and the property profession in general.  I'll also speak to Liz McGonigal of GreenTech HQ about a BASSE event happening at the Medieval Museum this Thursday.  And Do...

Mary was joined in studio by Waterford-based Eleanor Roche, who left a successful career as a Chartered Accountant to follow her passion for travel, and has since built her own concierge cruise business.  Waterford company Double L Media has been shortlisted in the Small Agency of the Year Award, at the upcoming Spider Awards. I'll be joined by members of the team to discuss the company'...

Hot Desk Jan 28th, Suzanne Parker guest host was joined in studio by  Dr. Laurence Fitzhenry from SETU will be coming in to talk about OcuHealth and their win at Venture Launch 2025. and cousins Colin and Conor O’Shea about their storage business Rent a Box. and also Regina Mangan from Liberty Blue will be looking forward to the Property Market in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Hot Desk Jan 21st Suzanna Parker guest hosts this weeks show and is j oined in studio by Claire Mooney President of Network Ireland Waterford branch to look forward to the year ahead.  Lynda Lawton from Waterford Chamber of Commerce to talk about the South East Jobs and Skills Fair being held in the Granville Hotel next month.  Finally, Clair Moriarty from Anita Cambie Financial will be...

Mary was joined in studio by Carmel Grant of Carmel Grant Designs, and Polly Doyle of Polly & Andy - they’re among the talented Waterford Designers who will represent the Déise at Showcase Ireland in the RDS. Breda Dooley at Matrix Recruitment will discuss what 2026 salaries look like in Ireland and where skills shortages are most acute. And the small firms association has launched its th...

Waterford-based Tom Cullen of SIMI about how the motor industry in Ireland should fare in 2026, given the significant year-on-year growth in the sale of electric vehicles in 2025.  Fractional CFO Joe O'Regan will give advice to SMEs on setting budgets and other financial plans for the year ahead.  And as more and more consumers move away from fast fashion,Mary chats to Tramore-based...