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Nov 22, 2025 • 20min
Bobby's Business Roundup with Joan Mulvihil & Bob Hoffman
Joining Bobby to run through the business pages from the morning papers is Joan Mulvihil, Digitization Expert & Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.
Nov 15, 2025 • 12min
Executive Chair: Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tony Gibney, Chairman of Gibney's
Nov 15, 2025 • 18min
Industry Review: Driving Schools
For today’s Industry Review, Bobby explores the challenges and opportunities facing driving schools and driving instructors today. Joining Bobby to discuss is:Kevin Horgan, Founder of the National Driving SchoolDominic Brophy, Co-Director of the Professional Driving Instructors AssociationLara Lewis, Driving Instructor.
Nov 15, 2025 • 12min
Dr. David Oxley on 'The Artificial Death of a Career'
Dr. David Oxley joins Bobby to chat about his new book 'The Artificial Death of a Career', which reminds us that it's all too human to seek to reduce uncertainty, but in doing so, it creates a 'cocoon' that is limiting and ultimately energy-sapping.
Nov 15, 2025 • 7min
Brick: The digital wellbeing aid
If you are one of those people who feel they’ve been spending too much time on their phone, The Irish Times' Business and Technology journalist Ciara O’Brien has been using a device that might actually help. She joins Bobby to discuss.
Nov 15, 2025 • 14min
EY Entrepreneur of the Year Panel: Education
Regular listeners will know that Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. This week, Bobby is joined by some of this year’s finalists and alumni to look at the topic of education and how entrepreneurs are changing the nature of learning. Joining Bobby is:Brendan Noud, co-founder and CEO of LearnUponKarl Fitzpatrick, CEO of Chevron College Louella Morton, co-founder and co-CEO of TestReach
Nov 15, 2025 • 22min
Bobby's Business Roundup with Caroline Reidy & Lorcan Allen
Joining Bobby to go through the main stories from the business pages is Carolie Reidy of the HR Suite & Lorcan Allen, Director of Business Development with Keatings & Associates.
Nov 8, 2025 • 11min
Creating and maintaining high-performing teams with Marc Woods
Emmet Oliver is joined by Marc Woods, author of Best Teams: Creating and Maintaining High-performing Teams.
Nov 8, 2025 • 13min
Executve Chair: Steve MacNicholas, CEO Ireland at Ekco
Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Steve MacNicholas, CEO for Ireland at Ekco.
Nov 8, 2025 • 17min
Industry Review: Sports Travel
For this week’s Industry Review, Emmet Oliver dives into the booming world of sports travel - a business that sits right at the crossroads of adventure, competition, and tourism. Joining Emmet is:Sean Baird, Business Development Manager with Killester TravelMarty Carr, Founder & Chairman of Carr Golf TravelFrancis Roche, Managing Director of Marathon Sports Travel
