Down To Business

Whether it's an engagement ring, a necklace, or a bracelet for that special someone in our lives, a piece of jewellery can often speak louder than words.For this week’s industry review, Bobby speaks to three people who have made it their business to help us do just that.Joining Bobby is:Denise O'Connor, Founder of Rare Jewellery DesignChris Andrews, Weir & Sons Mette O’Connor of Amoc in Greystones

Finding a job as a person who is neurodiverse can be a huge challenge but Yvonne Brewer, country manager for Auticon - a tech company which employs neurodivergent workers in high powered roles - is looking to change all that. She joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

Joining Bobby to chat about the changing landscape of doing business in America is dual-qualified accountant, Stephen Casey who operates in Ireland and New York as well as Brian Tyrrell, Director at Kilrock Capital.

With springtime well underway what better way to freshen things up than with a home renovation or design project to really tap into that sense of renewal, but where to begin, what are the current trends telling us, and what are the do’s and don’ts?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Clodagh Doyle, Creative Director & Project Manager of Placelift Natasha Rocca Devine of Interior Architect of NRD Design Studio

Joining Bobby to run through the top business stories from the Saturday papers is Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

Wrapping things up following a hugely successful and enjoyable 'Open for Business' Roadshow in Kenmare is Steven O’ Leary and Thomas Barrett who are all members of The Rising.

He’s climbed Everest from both north and south sides and he’s been to the South Pole. Joining Bobby to talk about his career as an adventurer, his life in business, and staying fit in your older years is author and motivational speaker, Pat Falvey.

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair by John Brennan.

'Nest', situated in the heart of Kenmare, specialises in interesting and beautiful gifts for the home and family. Bobby popped in to check out some of their wares.

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by some local businesses in Kenmare to get a sense of what its like to do business in the town:Karen Coakley aka 'The Kenmare Foodie'Patrick Hanley, co-owner the Lansdowne Hotel Patrick Christina Foley of Inish Living Padraig Hanley of Kenmare Boat ToursHeather O’Sullivan, co-owner John Ross Jewellers in Tralee Charlie Vaughan, Men's Captain of Kenmare Golf ClubMike Casey, Proprietor Chef of the Lime Tree Restaurant & On the Green at the Kenmare Golf ClubJames Murphy, Founder of BillGenie.ie

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town a once over and see what works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that in Kenmare is Retail Consultant, Vinny O Brien & Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by ichael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with Special Responsibilityfor Forestry, Horticulture and Farm Safety.

Broadcasting live from Kenmare Golf Club for the 'Open for Business' roadshow, Bobby is joined by Jerry O’Sullivan, host of Kerry Today on Radio Kerry & Sinead Kelleher, journalist with the Kerryman to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Caroline Jackson, owner of Jacksonstone Recruitment.

Joining Bobby for this week's Industry Review is Gavin Murphy of These Charming Men; James Bermingham of The George Michael Experience; and Graham Carey of Absolute Eagles.

Joining Bobby to chat about the impact of Brexit 5 years on is David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times.

Could you be held back by low self confidence in work? Dr Julie Smith is the author of Coach Yourself Confident - she joins Bobby to discuss.

Joining Bobby to discuss the impact of DeepSeek on the AI sector is Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland.

Joining Bobby to take a look at the business stories that are making the morning papers is Stephen O’Leary of Olytico and Linda Daly, Business Reported with the Sunday Times.