The Business

Jane Ohlmeyer, Prof of Modern History at TCD, uncovers the remarkable tale of Catherine Strong, an Irish woman who dominated Dublin's waste industry in the 1600s. Discovered through the Voices project, which utilizes AI to explore women's experiences in Ireland from the 1500s to 1700s, Catherine's story sheds light on overlooked historical figures.

Oliver Franklin-Wallis, journalist and author of "Wasteland," uncovers shocking statistics: 4 trillion plastic cigarette filters littered annually, 20,000 plastic bottles sold per second, and Americans producing 2 kg of waste daily. He also delves into the surprising emergence of gold mining in waste.

Siofra Mulqueen

Hugh McAllister Sr. started in coal, then ventured into barbering, relocating from Belfast to Dublin. His sons, Hugh and Conor, expanded the business from barber shops in Belfast and Ballyfermot to numerous franchises, known as Grafton Barbers. Hugh McAllister joins us to share the family's rich history in both barbering and business.

Can state-owned lands solve the property crisis? Recent events in Dublin spotlight the housing shortage. Some argue this crisis fuels anti-immigrant sentiment. Dr. Lorcan Sirr, an expert in housing, believes Ireland has untapped solutions, especially in utilizing state-owned lands.

As the weekend ushers in the peak season for nurseries, our reporter Siofra Mulqueen investigates whether inclement weather has affected sales. Tune in to discover insights and gardening tips from her exploration into the world of plants.

Food and culinary historian Regina Sexton from UCC, who has explored this topic for RTE's Brainstorm, joins us from Cork to shed light on the historical Easter tradition.

Xavier Greenwood is the producer of "Who Trolled Amber," an investigative podcast delving into the online hate campaign targeting Amber Heard during her defamation lawsuit with ex-husband Johnny Depp.

Nuala Walsh has risen to prominence as one of the 100 most influential women in global finance. She now serves as the founder and CEO of MindEquity. Recently, she has taken on roles as a Behavioral Scientist and author, delving into the topic of decision-making in her new book "Tune In."

Called the largest fraud in the history of Silicon Valley, thirteen years ago Mike Lynch, sold his company to Hewlett Packard for almost 12 billion dollars. Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor of The Irish Independent joins us.

Spent hours drafting an email and then wondered why we never get a response; or ended up entwined in a thread of emails trying to figure out what exactly we’re being asked to do? Sarah Geraghty from The Communications Clinic advises us on how to lighten this modern workload.

Cathal Friel's comments stirred controversy, suggesting people from outside South Dublin make for better employees. Is this bias worse than AI algorithms? Do accents and origins affect opportunities? Explore the impact of accents on work and life. www.eleonorenicolas.com

This week, the UN passed a crucial resolution on AI. But what about its impact on jobs and recruitment? Siobhan Kinsella, President of The Employment and Recruitment Federation, and MD of The Noel Group, discusses AI's role in hiring and its implications for job seekers.

This week's announcement of Leo Varadkar’s resignation caused quite a stir. With Simon Harris likely to take the helm, the challenges for any new leader—be it in government, business, or organisations—are numerous. With 25 years of leadership development experience, Tracy Gunn sheds light on the unique hurdles faced when stepping into leadership.

Follow Cathal Friel's journey from a car showroom in Donegal to multiple million-euro deals. Leaving school at 16, he's taken four companies public and is set to IPO his fifth.

Irish Australian journalist Brianna Parkins believes that’s the reason who we don’t buy into the more Oirish merchandise so loved by tourist on these shores. But she wonders why we seem to like paddywhackery on some occasions, but not others. She penned this essay.

Tourists have ben coming to Ireland since the 19th and 18th hundreds. We’re joined by Professor Jim Deegan, who has been immersed in the tourism industry for decades.

Gardai believe they disrupted the activities of a major international drug smuggling gang on Thursday when they arrested 10 men in west Cork. Investigative journalist, Nicola Tallant explains Ireland's role in the logistics of international drugs businesses.

With St Patrick's Day this weekend, those working in the Irish traditional music scene will be celebrated across the world. Síofra Mulqueen has been finding out if the trad scene is hitting the right notes.

Almost 20 years in, after two Oscar nominations, one for Give Up Your Aul Sins, friends Cathal Gaffney and Darragh O'Connell sold Brown Bag to 9 Story Media, remaining on as shareholders and this week 9 Story was bought over by Scholastic for $185 million. We're joined by entrepreneur Cathal Gaffney.