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.

  1. Remembering Characters That Are Long Gone: Paddy Alright

    6D AGO

    Remembering Characters That Are Long Gone: Paddy Alright

    Dublin, like so many other parts of the country, is of course well known for its characters such as Johnny 40 coats, Dancing Mary, and Hairy Lemon to name a few. Noel Fleming, who has been working in The Liberties since he was thirteen, shares his reflections on one such character, Paddy Alright.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  2. Swords Under Floorboards: House of Read

    6D AGO

    Swords Under Floorboards: House of Read

    House of Read, a beautiful coffee shop on Parliament street, is Dublin's oldest merchant house. The business once began on Crane Lane, where Richard goes to meet Clem Kenny, the owner of the building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  3. The Business of Busking with Ross O'Brien

    6D AGO

    The Business of Busking with Ross O'Brien

    At the top of Grafton Street, Richard meets fire and knife juggler Ross O'Brien to discuss how he first began his career in juggling and the risks of using fire in his routine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
  4. The Secrets of the Streets with Dublin's Delivery Drivers

    6D AGO

    The Secrets of the Streets with Dublin's Delivery Drivers

    Dave McCardle reports on what it's like to be a delivery driver in Dublin at the busiest time of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    4 min
  5. The Sounds of Dublin

    6D AGO

    The Sounds of Dublin

    Siofra Mulqueen explores the splendid sounds of Christmas in Dublin city.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  6. Toasties and Other Travails at Grogan's

    6D AGO

    Toasties and Other Travails at Grogan's

    Richard calls into Grogan's on South Williams Street to meet Daniel Smith, a grandson of one of the founders, to discuss the changes that have taken place in the pub over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  7. Christmas Parties: Scheming and Shenanigans

    DEC 13

    Christmas Parties: Scheming and Shenanigans

    It's that time of year for the glitz and glam of the Christmas Party, but Siofra Mulqueen reports on whether everyone is a fan of the grandeur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  8. The Former Hairdressers a Cut Above the Rest

    DEC 13

    The Former Hairdressers a Cut Above the Rest

    Conor Moules and Glenn McGoldrick join Richard to discuss how they used their experience as hairdressers to come up with Barespace, a tech solution which makes salons work more effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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About

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

Information

  • Channel
    RTÉ
  • Creator
    RTÉ
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Business

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