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Sep 28, 2024 • 12min
Executive Chair: Ronan Columb
This week's Executive Chair has Bobby speaking with Ronan Columb, Managing Director at Castlethorn.Castelthorn are a construction company that have built over 30,000 houses some of the other biggest projects across the country.This is a conversation not to be missed, so hit 'play' now.

Sep 28, 2024 • 7min
Why Can't Ireland Build Capital Projects?
Rows and disagreements continue to slow down The National Children's Hospital's build, adding to the arduous cycle of this hospital's semi-existence.Bobby is joined by Cormac Lucey, Economist and columnist with the Sunday Times to discuss the saga with the NCH, and why these things often happen to Ireland's capital projects.Press 'Play' for more.

Sep 21, 2024 • 13min
The Taste of Kildare
Bobby takes us on a Trip to The Taste Of KildareIt finishes on the 22nd of September and features some of the best producers, chefs and even some live entertainment.Get all the sounds from the great festival by hitting 'Play' below

Sep 21, 2024 • 20min
Industry Review: The Cocktail Industry
This week's edition of The Industry Review is focusing on the world of mixologyBobby is joined by Dave Mulligan from 1661, Darren Geraghty from Hawksmoor and Pat Thomas from The Blind Pig Speakeasy as they discuss the craft and how the business is looking these daysThese are some of the best in the business, so it's a chat not to be missedHit 'Play' now

Sep 21, 2024 • 20min
The Big Business Stories
Bobby is joined by Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance to look at the big business stories in the paper on Saturday morningMore budget speculation and Irish mortgage arrears at a low, among those in the headlines.Hit 'Play' for more

Sep 21, 2024 • 11min
Martin Shanahan
Bobby speaks with Ireland’s most famous Fish Chef, Martin Shanahan, who came to studio all the way from Kenmare Martin is a regular on The Today Show on RTÉ and his Mad About and Still Mad About Fish series garner huge attention His Fishy Fish restaurant in Kenmare is one of the country’s best, so this is a chat not to be missed Hit ‘Play’ now

Sep 21, 2024 • 10min
Executive Chair: Peter Stapleton
Bobby is joined by Peter Stapleton for this week's edition of the Executive ChairPeter is a Managing Partner at Maples Group, a leading international law firmListen to the chat in full by hitting 'Play' here.

Sep 21, 2024 • 10min
‘Growth’ by Daniel Susskind
Is constant growth in our economy something to be striving for? Economist at Oxford University, Daniel Susskind, joins Bobby to discuss his new book titled ‘Growth’ that looks to answer that very question This fascinating book discusses the past and present of economic growth, yet also plotting the future of how to respond to it as we pursue it. Hit ‘play’ for more.

Sep 14, 2024 • 7min
'Into The Mystic' by Bobby McCarthy
Following a hugely enjoyable broadcast from the Imperial Hotel in Dundalk as a part of our 'Open for Business' roadshow, the team wrapped things up with a song from musician, Bobby McCarthy.

Sep 14, 2024 • 5min
Executive Chair: Justin Lawless CEO of Intact
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Justin Lawless, CEO of Intact


