Taking Care Of Business with Ronan Berry

Taking Care of Business with Ronan Berry

130 years and four generations of Lee's Bar! John Lee joins Ronan to celebrate a Tullamore institution, reflecting on the changing Irish pub, the importance of live music and Offaly's rich musical heritage. Aonghus O'Donovan shares how Tullamore-based MyCelsius earned a place on TIME magazine's Best Inventions of 2026 list, discussing international recognition, the challenges of scaling a hardware business and turning innovation into commercial success. Plus, Tullamore Chamber President Caroline Collins-Murphy introduces the digital makeover of the QUIDS gift card scheme and explains how it could support local traders in the run-up to Christmas.

How do you rebuild a business after a devastating factory fire? Daniel Linehan, co-founder of Bon Chocolatiers, joins Ronan to discuss the impact on their award-winning chocolate business, the fundraising appeal to restart production and the incredible community support behind their recovery. Oliver Guirke of Fore Distillery shares his journey from America to Westmeath, the launch of the distillery's whiskey and the opportunities for independent producers and rural tourism. Ciarán Gorman discusses how Mullingar-based Swaay Technologies has secured over €2 million in investment to revolutionise drinks-can printing and eliminate plastic labels. Plus, Mary Hensey explores how greater collaboration between tourism businesses could attract more visitors to Offaly following a recent familiarisation trip.

Will AI replace jobs or create new opportunities? FRS Group CEO Colin Donnery joins Ronan following the International AI Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment and the future of employment. Dr Deirdre Forde explores changing attitudes towards menopause in the workplace, the new ISO 45010 standard and what employers need to know about supporting their staff. Plus, Mullingar Chamber President Suzanne McEvoy and board member Aidan Davitt look ahead to the Mullingar Chamber Awards on 6 November, celebrating local business excellence and sharing the latest updates from the Chamber.

From classroom to cleanroom, Leah Fletcher shares her journey to founding Athlone-based Dunbar Pharma, discussing funding, regulation, international expansion and the challenges of scaling an Irish business. Conor Peck of Incorpro explores whether AI is truly transforming small businesses, looking at practical adoption, cybersecurity, productivity and the impact of automation on jobs across the Midlands. Plus, as National Women's Enterprise Day celebrates its 20th anniversary, Orla Martin of Local Enterprise Office Offaly reflects on the progress made for female entrepreneurs, the challenges that remain and what's planned for this year's Midlands event in Tyrrellspass.