Down To Business

Joining Bobby to run through the main business stories of the day are Susan Hayes-Culleton, host of Taking Stock here at Newstalk & Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.

From the age of 30, evidence shows that we naturally lose significant muscle mass and bone density. Bobby headed out to 'Stronger You For Life’ in Rathmines, a personal fitness business that looks to create a solid, sustainable, and well-informed framework that helps people develop their own fitness toolkit.

Bobby is out and about again and this time he's steaming up in a sauna on Killiney beach and learning more about The Hot Box Saunas.

Brian Walsh, CEO, VHI Group sits down with Bobby to discuss the work his group does in the area of healthcare.

Bobby speaks to chefs & restaurateurs to get a sense of just where this vital industry sits as we face down inflationary and staffing pressures.Guests:● Anna Haugh, Executive Head Chef & owner of Myrtle Restaurant in London● JP McMahon, chef, restaurateur, and author (owner of Cava, Aniar, and Kombu)● Jessica Murphy, Murphy Head Chef and co-Proprietor at Kai Restaurant in Galway● Will Dempsey, Restaurateur & Owner of Hang Dai on Camden Street

Derek Kavanagh, Head of Motoring with Bank of Ireland joins Bobby to discuss why 2025 is a hive of activity in the Irish motor finance sector

The Sales Professional’s Handbook is essential reading for anyone working in sales, considering a career in sales or just curious about how a key element of the world of business functions. Alan Whelan chats to Bobby about his new book.

Bobby is joined by Breda Browne and Ciaran Hancock to discuss this week's top business stories.

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Enda Keogh, Owner & Director of Peters Pub.

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.

Held between July 10th & 13th, the Volvo Dún Laoghaire Regatta is Ireland's biggest sailing event. Bobby was out in about in Dun Laoghaire this week where he met up with Paddy Boyd, the Event Director, to chat about his year's regatta.