The Business

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100

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Jul 2026

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About the show

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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July 18, 20268 min

The Businesses Synonymous with Summer

Jan Ní Fhlanagáin reports on the businesses that thrive during the months of summer.

July 18, 20267 min

A Shake of Salt with Marjorie and Meabh O'Malley

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.

July 18, 20263 min

Shellfish in Sligo

Aisling Kelly Hunter of Sligo Oyster Experience shares the story of trying her very first oyster.

July 18, 20265 min

A Shack Beside the Sea with Tom Lee

Richard visits Tom Lee, founder of The Shack, to discuss how he navigates his business during the chaos of the summer season.

July 18, 202612 min

Tom Gallagher: A Roscommon Man's Vineyard Dreams

Tom Gallagher of Tomish Wine shares the story of how his family's move to Spain led to his success in the world of wine. You can visit his website at tomishclub.com.

July 18, 202612 min

The Magic of Meitheal

Síofra Mulqueen reports on the joys of community coming together.

July 11, 202619 min

Cooking Up a New Chapter with Cúán Greene

Chef Cúán Greene joins Richard to discuss his creative culinary career, and his latest project Ómós, a restaurant and guesthouse in Abbeyleix.

July 11, 20267 min

From Homer to Hollywood

Alastair Daly, Assistant Professor of Ancient Greek in Trinity College, offers his insights into why The Odyssey continues to endure after 3000 years, ahead of the release of Christopher Nolan's adaptation next week.

July 11, 20264 min

The Magic of a Great Tour Guide

Travel writer Roslyn Dee reflects on the tour guides who have shaped her travels.

July 11, 20267 min

Secrets, Silence and Silicon Valley

Patricia Clarke of The Observer joins Richard to discuss former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir, Careless People, and the culture of secrecy in Silicon Valley.