The Hot Desk

Hot Desk June 5th, Mary was joined by Philip O'Brien, an expert in artificial intelligence at the Walton Institute, about an upcoming 'AI for Business' webinar, running in collaboration with Waterford Chamber.  Mary also spoke to Eoin Byrne of Cyber Ireland, about important plans the organisation is rolling out to support industry.  And WLR's Kieran Foley has been speaking&nbsp...

Dr Laurence Fitzhenry and Tess Aimes of SETU have secured  €3.1 Million through the prestigious INNOVISION COFUND, to advance global research in vision and sight loss. They will both join me in studio.  Eric O'Brien, CEO Rapid Cabs in Waterford City will also be in studio to look at the company's 25 years in business, and the changes and transformations that have take...

Mary spoke to West Waterford native Caitlín Uí Aodha, whose family has a rich tradition of fishing, about the future of the industry in Ireland in the wake of an EU-UK reset deal.  Dr Tina Garrison-Carroll - a former student of WIT (now SETU) in Waterford  - has  written a book about leadership entitled  'Lead Like a Woman.' She'll tell me more.  And the Nevo Driving...

Mary will be joined in studio by Aaron Jay of Waterford based Emagine. He'll tell me about an exciting new project the company has undertaken in Monaco.  She also spoke to Monica Murphy, who runs Cappoquin based MONERE Development Services. The company is running a career clinic later this month, for people aged 16 to 24.  And MD's Boutique is the latest addition to Main Street, Kil...

Hot Desk May 7th,Mary will be joined in studio by Claire McInerney Brown, CEO TradeBridge. She'll explain how the organisation offers support to companies wishing to export products or services to the USA.  The latest index from IrishJobs has shown a growing number of job vacancies in Waterford - I'll find out more from the company's spokesperson Sam Dooley.  And Shaws has a new fashion...

The Hot Desk April 30th, Mary be joined in studio by Ray Naughton - MD & Founder of Waterford based NEG8 Carbon.  He'll explain why he thinks Direct Air Capture technology offers a way to address Ireland’s excess CO₂ emissions. She will also speak to David Flannery of Electric Ireland Superhomes, about the launch of Ireland's first dedicated Retrofit Hub.  and WLR's Kieran...

Hot Desk April 23rd, Aisling Finn the Managing Director of the Book Resort in Tramore will be here to speak about their new shop opening on the Prom in Tramore and some background on the company.  Colin Grogan, the Founder and Creative Director of Totem will speak to me about their recent European Award.  Sinead O’Neill businesswoman and owner of Sinead O’Neill Consulting will join us to...

Hot Desk April 16th, Conan Gallagher, CEO of St Dominics Credit Union in Waterford will be joining us to make an exciting announcement about their merger with Waterford Credit Union. Martha Macklin the Director of Waterford Festival of Food will be joining me to talking about the upcoming festival this month from the 25th to the 27th April. Michael Kelly, Founder of Grow It Yourself will be on to...

Mary will be joined in studio by broadcaster Clodagh Walsh who has branched out and is now a qualified Independent Family Celebrant.  Also in studio will be David Cooke, Commercial Director of Office Master in Waterford City. The company recently published the report "The Right Space - Making Hybrid Working Work," which was presented to a number of stakeholders.  And Network Ireland...

Gaeltacht resident and fishing activist Caitlín Uí Aodha had been running the popular Iasc restaurant on Mary Street, Dungarvan.  WLR's Kieran Foley sat down with her to discuss her decision to lease the business and to reflect on operating a restaurant and takeaway in the town I'll speak in studio to Breda Power of Janelle boutique in Ardkeen about the changing face of retail over...

Mary will be joined by Suzanne Parker of Waterford city based Parker Law - the legal firmed will soon be launching a new mediation branch of the business. Waterford based TriviumVet has secured FDA conditional approval for its drug to treat feline cardiology disease. I'll find out more from the company's Founder and CEO Louise Grubb and an information session is taking place in  Waterfor...

Mary was joined in studio by David Fitzgerald of Deep Digital Solutions. The company was recently crowned Waterford’s Enterprise Award winner and will go on to represent the county at the  National Enterprise Awards  in May. Arclabs Manager Aisling O'Neill will be in studio to tell me about the Student Inc programme that's running at the SETU Xcelerate Centre this summer. Finally, t...

Mary will be joined in studio by  William Hayes. Based in Waterford, he's set up CheckoutNgo  -  a low cost, subscription based food ordering platform for takeaways and restaurants.  Miranda Corcoran will also be in studio to discuss 14 years of The Art Hand on The Copper Coast, and look ahead to plans for the summer season, including the creation of experiences with Failte Ire...

Coming up, on The Hot Desk with Mary O Neill will be joined in studio by Claire Connolly, who has set up Gentle Waves, Waterford's first Japanese head spa and Jenny Beresford will let me know about an International Women's Day event this Thursday in Dungarvan under the theme 'Accelerate Action.'  The event will feature a  panel discussion with each speaker sharing See omnystudio.com/list...

On The Hot Desk on February 26th we hear from Waterford Local Enterprise Office, Visit Waterford and Agri-Food Regulator.   Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise at Waterford Local Enterprise Office will provide all the details on this year's Local Enterprise Week which runs from March 3rd to 7th. Mealla Fahey, Director of Visit Waterford discusses how the organisation seeks local ambassadors for...

Dooley’s Hotel has once again won Gold at the annual CIE Tours Awards of Excellence. Mary found out more from Tina Darrer of Dooley's Hotel, and Stephen Cotter of CIE Tours.  Mary was also joined in studio by Tramore based Áine McCarthy Kent about Direct Your Direction, her life coaching business for preteens, teens and young adults. And Raluca Saceanu  CEO of Smarttech247, discussed how...

Mary will be joined in studio by Waterford-based John Barron, Co-Founder of GoChallenge, a platform that connects workplaces through exercise and common goals. John will outline the company's growth since its inception, and give details of upcoming collaborations.  Hardware Association Ireland Chief Executive Martin Markey has questioned Ireland’s ability to build out many of the promised hou...

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Beth-Ann Smith and Ken Madden, known for the Lismore Food Company, join the studio to discuss their new venture, Lot100 , an online auction house connecting buyers and sellers of fine art and collectibles. Following a busy Christmas period for Waterford’s hospitality sector, local proprietors are preparing for the year ahead. Jim Flash Gordon, owner of Revolution and Oscar's bars in the city, shar...

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