Taking Care Of Business with Ronan Berry

From hobbit villages to luxury treehouses, Kyra Fingleton of Glamping Under The Stars reflects on a decade of building unforgettable tourism experiences in the Midlands—and why regenerative, nature-based escapes are more popular than ever. Joe Rossa of Old Fort Piercing & Tattoo in Portlaoise shares the realities of running a specialist creative business, from building trust with clients to evolving trends in body art. And Clémence Jamet of Guaranteed Irish, alongside Oonagh Fox of Skillnet Innovation Exchange, introduces Digital for Growth—a new initiative helping Irish businesses turn AI ambition into practical action.

From late-night brainstorming sessions to supermarket shelves, Noel Walsh introduces Solanti — a new Laois-founded electrolyte brand bringing Himalayan salt hydration products to Irish consumers through SuperValu. Tullamore entrepreneur Aonghus O’Donovan shares the story behind MyCelsius, an innovative cooling bracelet designed to help women experiencing hot flushes. William Walsh joins Ronan to explain how SMEs can reduce energy bills through SEAI’s Easy Wins campaign, grants, and smarter efficiency upgrades. And ahead of the Leaving Cert, local business leaders reflect on exams, resilience, and why success is about far more than points.

Taking Care Business with Ronan Berry

The next major threat to manufacturing may not be labour shortages or supply chains—but cyberattacks. Caitríona Mordan of the ATIM Cluster and Simon Walsh of Trend AI explain how ransomware, AI-driven attacks and connected factory systems are creating a new era of risk for Midlands manufacturers. Sean Murray and Ronan Walsh of Snap discuss why branding, customer perception and sustainable print still matter in an increasingly digital world. And Dr Alan Hore outlines how Skillnet MMC Accelerate is helping construction firms adopt Modern Methods of Construction, with Kirby’s Portlaoise facility showcasing the future of off-site manufacturing.

The next major threat to manufacturing may not be labour shortages or supply chains—but cyberattacks. Caitríona Mordan of the ATIM Cluster and Simon Walsh of Trend AI explain how ransomware, AI-driven attacks and connected factory systems are creating a new era of risk for Midlands manufacturers. Sean Murray and Ronan Walsh of Snap discuss why branding, customer perception and sustainable print still matter in an increasingly digital world. And Dr Alan Hore outlines how Skillnet MMC Accelerate is helping construction firms adopt Modern Methods of Construction, with Kirby’s Portlaoise facility showcasing the future of off-site manufacturing.