Down To Business

Inspired by her time studying Japanese business & language in Tokyo as part of her BESS degree from Trinity College Dublin, Ciara Troy founded Oishii Foods fresh out of college, wanting to share her love of Japanese food with the Irish public. Ciara joins Bobby in studio to chat about the business and to try a few samples.

Indispensable is the no-nonsense guide to getting ahead, thriving at work, and building a successful career. It's also about taking back control in a time where AI, the cost of living crisis, and general job market competitiveness are causing everyone anxiety. Author Chris Hirst joins Bobby to chat about it all.

Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review to chat about what it's like ot be a comedian are Julie Jay, Al Foran, and Chris Kent.

John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin, joins Bobby to assess whether the cup is half full or half empty when it comes to the Irish economy and public finances.

Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories of the day are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Stephen O’Leary of Olytico.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Mary O'Dea, Chief Executive of the The Institute of Banking

Bobby speaks to Sarah Bird about her new book 'Nail Your Narrative: How to Use Storytelling to Reinvent Your Career in Midlife'.

Agricultural shows are a vital part of the rural economy, contributing to community engagement and acting as a platform for showcasing local products and celebrating rural culture.For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby wanted to look under the bonnet of three of the biggest Agricultural Shows we have to offer.Joining Bobby is John Flynn Chairperson of the Iverk Show Willie Cecil, Chairperson of the Gorey Agricultural Show John Keena, Chairperson Tullamore Agricultural Show Rebecca Dromey, co-chair of Clonmel Show

Bobby is joined in studio by Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace to chat about his early life, the tough years following the recession, the issue of building vacancy and dereliction, and more.

Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business papers is broadcaster and businesswoman, Norah Casey & Jon Ihle, Deputy Business Editor with the Sunday Times.