Down To Business

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Jan 24, 2026 • 25min

Down to Business Roundup Paper January 24th

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers is Linda Daly, business reporter with the Sunday Times and Robert Whelan of Rockwell Finance.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 11min

The World of Creativity: A Journey Across 37 Countries to Discover the Secrets of Creative Minds

Creativity is something we all understand, but does it differ across cultures and societies worldwide? Frederick Heren, author of The World of Creativity, A Journey Across 37 Countries to Discover the Secrets of Creative Minds, joins Emmet Oliver to discuss.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 22min

Industry Review: Sports Writers

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the business behind sports journalism. It’s an industry driven by deadlines, digital subscriptions and intense competition - but what’s it really like to build a career covering sport in Ireland today? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is: Roy Curtis, Sportswriter & Columnist for The Irish Daily Star and The Irish Mirror David Kelly, Chief Sports Analysis Writer with the Irish Independent Alanna Cunane, Sportswriter with the Irish Independent
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Jan 17, 2026 • 9min

Why are some counties beginning to stockpile food?

Across the world, governments are exploring ways to boost food reserves as political instability and climate concerns bring food resource management into sharp focus. Emmet Oliver is joined by Susannah Savage, Commodities Correspondent for the Financial Times, who has been writing about this and how it may affect the market.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 28min

Down to Business Roundup January 17th

Joining Emmet Oliver to go through the main stories from the business pages of the Saturday papers is Ciara McDonagh of Healy Communications and Ronan Reid of Cantor Fitzgerald.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 14min

Executive Chair: Sheila O’Donnell & John Tuomey of O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects

Joining Emmet Oliver in the Executive Chair is Sheila O’Donnell and John Tuomey of O’Donnell + Tuomey Architects.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 8min

EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2026

Down to Business has a long association with the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and that will continue this year. This year’s awards programme has just been launched, and joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Roger Wallace, Head of Assurance and EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Ireland.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 11min

Executive Chair: Daniel Rubin, founder of Dune London

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair is Daniel Rubin, founder of Dune London and author of ‘Sole Survivor: How I Built a Global Shoe Brand'.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 21min

Industry Review: Travel Agents

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby looks ahead to the year in travel. Joining him are three industry leaders: Claire Doherty, Product and Operations Director at Travel DepartmentPeter Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of Click&GoMartin Skelly, Director of Navan Travel
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Jan 10, 2026 • 11min

Driving impact with purpose and courage with Christopher O.H. Williams

In C.O.U.R.A.G.E., Christopher O. H. Williams reveals how to harness innate courage in everyday life to make a lasting impact and live authentically, without regret. He joins Bobby to discuss.

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