On this week’s Red Business, We have a Cork Craft Month Special on the show this week.Managing Director of Cork Craft & Design, James McConville, tells Jonathan about the events taking place in August,He explores intricate model houses with Brendan Ryan Ceramics in Whitechurch,And he looks at seaweed pressings and prints with Farraige in West Cork.
On this week’s Red Business, John Kearney, a Director at Cork based financial planning firm Provest, joins Jonathan to discuss auto - enrolment Ciara O’Brien also talks to him about the newly renovated guesthouse BarnahownAnd Ber O’Donovan from Elite Cuisine tells Jonathan about celebrating 20 years in business.
On this week’s Red Business, We have a Cork on a Fork Special on the show this week.Elmaire McCarthy, tourism officer at Cork City Council tells Jonathan what’s on offer at the festival this year.The VQ Shared Table is set to be a festival highlight with 400 guests dining together on MacCurtain Street. Jonathan speaks to Phil Ryan, Manager of Isaacs Restaurant about the experience.And Peter and Kate Twomey from Glenbower Farms talk to him about a tour to their farm.
Spike Island has just launched its newest exhibition which showcases the island’s rich military past in Cork harbour. Jonathan speaks to Michelle Russell, Marketing Manager of Spike Island.He’ll also speak to Teresa Leahy to hear about Leahys Open Farm’s latest expansion into glamping pods.And Jonathan is also joined by President of Cork Business Association, Aaron Mansworth to discuss the Cork Events Centre.
On this week’s Red Business, Guaranteed Irish is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new competition offering one of its members the chance to win a €50,000 communications campaign. Jonathan is joined by Chairperson of Guaranteed Irish Damien McCann to hear more.He’ll also speak to Eddie Fitzgerald, a tour guide on the Ballycotton Lighthouse Tours as they prepare to open the season. And Managing Director of Boardwalk Coffee in Youghal, Ger Flanagan, tells Jonathan of his future plans after exhibiting at the World of Coffee Expo in Copenhagen last week.
On this week’s Red Business, Jonathan will hear how Fota Wildlife Park will officially open its multi-million euro Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) this Friday. He’ll also speak to Niamh O’Sullivan, founder of Jigsee, about the company’s plans to expand its product range. And Midleton based life sciences recruitment company, Baker Finn Recruitment, has opened a new office in Waterford. Jonathan will hear about the company’s growth.
On this week’s Red Business, Jonathan hears all about Léigh; an innovative electronic braille reader developed in Cork by Colm Clancy.He hears about an upcoming event at Republic of Work for budding entrepreneurs. And he speaks to Michelle Keane who manages the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Cork City Partnership.
On this week’s Red Business, EPS introduces a new scheme to encourage employees to embrace renewable energy sources such as solarDara O’Shea of Rhea Events talks about planning a funeral and about winning Emerging Businesswoman at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year AwardsAnd Catherine Collins of Polymer First Training Skillnet talks about the polymer sector in Cork
On this week’s Red Business, Glandore celebrates its fifth anniversary at its Cork venue on Lapps QuayAxisBIC reports an increase in high potential start-ups in Cork and KerryAnd the Crann Centre seek support for this year’s Walk N’Roll
Jonathan has a summer theme this week -Director of @eightdegreesbrewing Cam Wallace discusses the company’s journey including a sale to, and buy-back, from Irish Distillers.Michael O’Neill, director of Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens talks about a successful stint including being crowned overall Business of the Year at the West Cork Business and Tourism Awards in 2023.And Conor Twomey, Head coach at Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club and owner and co-founder of Coaching Movement, talks about the business of tennis with Jonathan.
In this week’s Red BusinessCEO John O’Keeffe tells us how ePower is driving the change to a more sustainable future - one EV charging point at a time.CEO of Kinsale Spirit Company, Colin Ross toasts the distillery’s success at the World Spirit Championships in San FranciscoElio Networks’ CEO David Russell talks connectivity, the role of AI, and the company’s expansion into Cork.
Jonathan is joined by Julie Cronin, who runs Wildlife Rescue Cork. The organisation is seeking corporate sponsorship to expand the premises to meet demand. He’s also joined by Patricia Macropoulos who has brought healthcare to the High Street with the establishment of Access Laboratories in Midleton. And Bernard Yore, Group CEO of ESS, an industry leader in asset management, will discuss how the company recently announced the acquisition of Critical Airflow Europe.
On this week’s Red Business, Jonathan speaks to Danny McEnery, MD of PrimaHeath, an adolescent mental health provider. The company was one of the recent winners at the IGNITE awards. He also speaks to Tara O’Driscoll from Douglas, co-founder of BoobyBiome, which harnesses breast milk microbiome science to develop products to improve infant health. Tara has been listed in the Forbes “30 under 30.”And The Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Growth Summit takes place on Tuesday 28th of May at Cork County Hall, in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. Jonathan finds out more from Paul Murphy, Founder of VBC Network Group and Summit organiser.
On this week's Red Business, Jonathan has an in-depth conversation with Simon Coveney, who recently stepped down from his Cabinet position. The former minister discussed some of the highs and lows of his political career, as well as looking at some of the developments we’ve seen in Cork during that time.
Cork businessman John Mullins is throwing his hat in the ring to run as a Fine Gael candidate for Ireland South in the upcoming European Elections. Jonathan asks him what inspired the decision. We also hear all about the “VAT 9” campaign and why the owners of Ballinadee Bus Accommodations in West Cork are getting behind it. And Cork artist @johnadamspaintings has taken the world by storm with his new short film ‘Get up the Yard,' made by GM Media Solutions in Carrigaline.
On this week’s Red Business podcast….We hear from Stephen Daly, The Dairy Commercial and Operations Manager from North Cork Creameries on the progress of Or Butter with their new products,Melissa Jones, Spa Development Manager at The Kingsley Hotel in Cork on development of the best work environment for staff,And Colman Keohane Managing Director of Keohane Seafoods on the journey to success
On this week’s Red Business podcast….We hear from Anthony Cremin, Head of Marketing for Maxi Zoo on their brand-new stores,Simon O’ Keeffe, Chairman of CIF Cork City Region on the future of InfrastructureAnd Anthony O’Sullivan , Commercial Manager of Cork City FC on the ins and outs of running a football club
On this week's Red Business Jonathan Healy looks ahead to the St Patrick's Day festival and parade in Cork city.He chats to Trish Murphy, Events Manager at Cork City Council about what will be happening to mark the occasion ☘️
We hear from Ian Kerrigan, Co- owner of Lusso’s a chocolate and cakes shop in Ballincollig,Clara O’Neill, Chair of CBA Cork city 2030 Committee about Climate Neutrality in businessAnd Kevin Cottrell from The Old Oak pub, who’s doing amazing things with green energy
On this week’s Red Business podcast….We hear from Julia Lynes, Co-Founder of EazyCity & EZC Study Abroad,Gilian O’Carroll, Cyber Skills lecturer at MTU who talks about her upcoming webinar on Cyber Security for Enterprise weekAnd Colm Reilly from OCO Global, who will be holding an in person seminar about how to plan for export success in his contribution to Enterprise week