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The Business

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A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran. Listen live Saturday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Síofra Mulqueen reports on the joys of community coming together.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard visits Tom Lee, founder of The Shack, to discuss how he navigates his business during the chaos of the summer season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley of Achill Island Sea Salt reveal how the business that started from their family kitchen went on to earn plenty of kudos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aisling Kelly Hunter of Sligo Oyster Experience shares the story of trying her very first oyster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Marjorie O'Malley
Co-founder of Achill Island Sea Salt
Achill Island Sea Salt
Episode: A Shake of Salt with Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley
Meabh O'Malley
Co-founder and next generation leader
Achill Island Sea Salt
Episode: A Shake of Salt with Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley
Edwina Gukian
Farmer, dancer and community artist
Episode: The Magic of Meitheal
Tom Lee
Owner of The Shack, beachside cafe
The Shack, Sheephaven Bay
Episode: A Shack Beside the Sea with Tom Lee
Harry Lee
Family member helping run The Shack
The Shack, Sheephaven Bay
Episode: A Shack Beside the Sea with Tom Lee
Aisling Kelly Hunter
Founder and owner of the Sligo Oyster Experience
Sligo Oyster Experience
Episode: Shellfish in Sligo
Leah Dunne
Ice cream server at Lorraine's Ice Cream
Lorraine's Ice Cream, Wicklow
Episode: The Businesses Synonymous with Summer
Ian O'Brien
Gardener featured in the segment
Gardener, Dunderry, County Meath
Episode: The Businesses Synonymous with Summer
Susie Kenny
Member and volunteer at Greystone's Tennis Club
Greystone's Tennis Club, Wicklow
Episode: The Businesses Synonymous with Summer

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Richard Curran
Host of The Business, RTÉ Radio 1

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Why separate features??

    Hello,

    Please play as one continuous show as in the present format I can’t listen while out walking or driving due the current format of several separate features. It’s my favourite programme on radio but often missed because of the ‘bitty’ podcast presentation.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Barna Barbara
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Enjoyable show - varied guests and items. Quality production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DublinPodcastFan
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Lazy RTE

    Have the editors of the RTE podcasts got so lazy that they can't even be bothered to edit out the ad breaks for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Denis_Ev
    Ireland16 years ago
  • podcast

    i would'nt download the podcasts for the reason they dont give anyformation about what's on

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    shania1
    Ireland16 years ago

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Some listeners note formatting/ads interrupt the flow but praise the varied guest lineup.
Listeners appreciate practical business takeaways and clear analysis.
Content quality and production are generally strong, though a few critics want more episode previews.

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Cooking Up a New Chapter with Cúán Greene
Q: How did your move back to Ireland and the connection with investors come about?
After returning from abroad and building relationships, he leveraged mentorship from a group of investors, including John Collison, which helped establish Ómós as a startup-like venture with strategic growth.
Cooking Up a New Chapter with Cúán Greene
Q: What was it like working in high-end kitchens like Noma and Geranium, and how did those experiences shape Ómós?
He describes Noma as intensely challenging but deeply educational, contrasting it with Geranium as more operatic, and explains how those experiences informed his craft, leadership style, and the restaurant's culture at Ómós.
Cooking Up a New Chapter with Cúán Greene
Q: Chef, what might somebody expect to be on the menu at Ómós for dinner?
Greene describes a bold, evolving menu featuring local Irish ingredients and inventive preparations, including dishes like snail dumpling with a chicken Kiev flavor, highlighting a balance of tradition and experimentation.
A Shake of Salt with Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley
Q: Meabh, what was it like growing up with this family venture and what did you do when you came back home to help?
Meabh describes joining the family project during college and returning to help with selling at the country market, eventually stepping in when the business needed more hands and contributing to the growth and production improvements.
A Shake of Salt with Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley
Q: Marjorie, tell me exactly how you ended up setting up this business.
Marjorie explains that a TV program about sea salt sparked the idea and that after discovering remnants of a sea salt factory in Achill, they decided to revive the local craft, starting small at home and gradually expanding as interest grew.

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This show surveys the world of business, economics, and technology through practical, real‑world conversations with industry players, researchers, and journalists. Recent episodes blend hands‑on business resilience (how heat waves alter daily operations and demand patterns), travel and aviation market dynamics, productivity and AI in the workplace, urban and regional economic revival, and big‑picture tech stories from automation to corporate governance. The host leans into clear, grounded analysis paired with personal anecdotes from operators and experts, making every topic feel actionable for executives, operators, and professionals navigating fast‑moving markets. A few moments stand out for translating complex topics into tangible implica... more

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1. Marjorie O'Malley
2. Meabh O'Malley
3. Edwina Gukian
4. Tom Lee
5. Harry Lee
6. Aisling Kelly Hunter
7. Leah Dunne
8. Ian O'Brien

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