Business Plus Talks

Marian Finnegan - Sherry FitzGerald

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

In an industry that forces you to always be on call, Marian Finnegan speaks about her career and work-life balance as CEO of Sherry FitzGerald.

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Mary Sadlier - Coole Swan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Mary Sadlier, CEO of Coole Swan, has put in the work over the last 14 years, but the role has kept her awake at night, something she now holds up like a badge of honour.

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Conor McCarthy - Emerald Airlines & Dublin Aerospace

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:09:08 GMT

The chance to leave school for an Aer Lingus apprenticeship set Conor McCarthy on a path to owning his own airline, among other businesses.

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Fidelma McGuirk - Payslip

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:50:18 GMT

Payslip founder Fidelma McGuirk talks about striking out on her own, balancing her professional and personal life, and how she keeps her company fresh.

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Joanna Gilfoy - Vodafone Ireland

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:19 GMT

Vodafone's Director of Business, Joanna Gilfoy, sits down with Dave Burke for an insightful conversation about leadership, the challenges she faces, and how she deals with the multiple layers to her role.

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Donnchadh Casey - F5

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:06:36 GMT

F5 executive Donnchadh Casey sat down with Dave Burke to talk about his career path, CalypsoAI's $180m buyout, and how AI is impacting businesses everywhere.

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Philip Lee - Philip Lee LLP

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

“Not a conventional lawyer, not a conventional conversation” aptly describes the final episode of the debut Business Plus Talks podcast series, which features Philip Lee, founder of Philip Lee LLP.

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Alice Mansergh - Tourism Ireland

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Tourism Ireland chief executive Alice Mansergh reveals her unconventional career path from an arts degree to senior roles in technology and, ultimately, to leading the State body responsible for marketing the island of Ireland overseas.

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Dermot Rigley - Prime Arena Holdings

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

CEO of Prime Arena Holdings, Dermot Rigley, reveals the highs and lows of bringing a new sport to Dublin, along with developing Ireland's first winter sports stadium.

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Iseult Ward - FoodCloud

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Coming straight out of college, Iseult Ward had the drive, determination and passion to take on Ireland’s surplus food distribution problem, and her journey over the past 12 years has seen FoodCloud’s technology reach across Europe and into Africa.

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Laura Jordan - StyleSavvy

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Owner and founder of Ireland's largest style consultancy StyleSavvy, Laura Jordan tells her story of taking a career break and turning her hobby into a business on the latest episode of Business Plus Talks

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Bobby Healy - Manna Drones

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Bobby Healy walks us through how easily a bad hire can derail a company, his love for code after all these years and how he used a 90-foot cherry picker to famously test the very early stages of a drone delivery drop.

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Ian Madigan - Salesforce

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Former Ireland, Leinster and Ulster out-half Ian Madigan joins Dave Burke to look at life after the final whistle of a 15-year rugby career, comparing the role of number 10 to the director of a company and revealing the key trait good leaders have on the field and in the boardroom.

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Ken Bowles - Smurfit Westrock

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

From growing up in Ballyfermot to ringing the bell on Wall St, Ken Bowles has climbed the ladder in Smurfit Westrock to become Tony Smurfit's right-hand man. In this intriguing conversation, Bowles reveals what it takes to operate at the highest level and how he fought for the survival of the company.

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Pierre Boutin - Volkswagen Group

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Pierre Boutin makes for a calm and engaging guest and as he details his extensive experience across the motoring industry, it becomes clear why he has earned a reputation as a manager who puts people first.

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David McKernan - Java Republic

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

David McKernan sits down with Business Plus Talks, in association with Philip Lee LLP, to tell us about leaving Bewley's and going out on his own to set up Java Republic, with the support of his family. McKernan talks about the highs and lows of running his own business and takes us on a journey that saw him complete his successful exit 6 years ago.

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Trailer

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:33:54 GMT

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