With Budget 2026 on the horizon, TD John Clendennen outlines the findings from Fine Gael’s Backing Business survey—and what’s needed to ease pressure on Ireland’s SMEs. Mullingar’s Ray Carolan shares his journey from building Lakeland Kayaks to helping businesses thrive online through WebFizz. Rosanna Irwin of Samsú reveals how LEO’s Grow Digital Voucher helped her transform burnout into a streamlined, screen-free retreat brand. And Joe Wynne brings the latest on K Buggy Coaches’ recruitment drive and training partnership with Wynne’s School of Motoring.
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Episode 87
Westmeath food is on the rise — meet Blas na hÉireann finalists Eimear Nally of Bonny Bo and Peter Pavlov of Barbavilla Dairy, and hear from Michael Ward on plans for a new Food Hub in Mullingar that could transform the county’s food future.
From bourbon barrels to rum-finished warmth — discover Flynn's Irish Whiskey, a small-batch blended triple-distilled whiskey inspired by former postman Paddy Flynn from Cloghan.
From bar floor to breakthrough tech — Bua Nua’s John Mulvihill reveals how his all-in-one hospitality app is cutting chaos and powering the next wave of Irish food and drink innovation.
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Episode 86
Taking Care of Business Live from the National Ploughing Championship 2025
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Episode 85
Birr is building its future—Barry Kennedy shares how the Birr 20:20 Vision is reigniting its Business Pillar and aligning with tourism to bring bold ideas to life. Aubrey Nuzum of Portlaoise-based Aubren reveals how their award-winning tech is cutting energy use and making waves globally. Bernie Everard and Ann Marie Feighery preview what’s cooking in the Midlands Flavours marquee at this year’s Ploughing Championships. And John Cusack celebrates 30 years of the Bridge Shopping Centre, from Gay Byrne’s ribbon-cutting to 90 million visitors and counting.
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John Logan of JHL Engineering shares how his Athlone-based firm is making global moves—and why collaboration through the Engenuity network and NI Manufacturing Expo is vital for Midlands growth. Enda Corneille of the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce explains why Irish exports to the Arab world are booming despite global trade pressures. And Margaret Edghill of Mount Briscoe Organic Farm invites us to HedgeRow Fest, a celebration of food, music, and rural creativity coming to Offaly this September.
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