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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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July 18 · 5 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 3 min
Shellfish in Sligo
Aisling Kelly Hunter of Sligo Oyster Experience shares the story of trying her very first oyster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 12 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 7 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 12 min
The Magic of Meitheal
Síofra Mulqueen reports on the joys of community coming together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 18 · 8 min
The Businesses Synonymous with Summer
Jan Ní Fhlanagáin reports on the businesses that thrive during the months of summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 7 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 7 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 13 min
The Poolbeg Chimneys: Dublin's Red-and-White Icons
Siofra Mulqueen reports on the people, memories and history that have made the Poolbeg Chimney's one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 19 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 11 · 4 min
The Magic of a Great Tour Guide
Travel writer Roslyn Dee reflects on the tour guides who have shaped her travels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4 · 3 min
Scratch That: When the DJ Wants a Break
DJ Jim X Comet shares his 'Bad Blood' with djing weddings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4 · 10 min
When the World of AI Echoes the Railroad Rouges
Pulitzer prize-winner author Liaquat Ahamed discusses the similarities between the AI age and the stock market crash of 1873, otherwise known as the first Great Depression. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4 · 5 min
Entering the Prenup Era
As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot in Madison Square Gardens, family law solicitor Ann O'Neill joins Richard to offers her insights into prenups, and how they work in an Irish context. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4 · 7 min
On the Road for Summer
Dave McArdle reports on mobile businesses as they set on the road for summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
July 4 · 22 min
Seany McCleary: A Tearaway Teen Transforming Trailers
Seany McCleary, founder of Streat School, joins Richard to discuss how a narrow escape with the law and his entrepreneurial spirit changed the course of his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27 · 9 min
Sunshine, Suitcases and Sweltering Summers
Eoghan Corry, editor of Travel Extra, joins Richard to discuss vacation trends as thousands of Irish holidaymakers head overseas on one of Dublin Airport's busiest weekends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27 · 6 min
The Power of a Quick Quip
Comedian and presenter Kevin McGahern reflects on whether being quick-witted is more than just good entertainment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27 · 10 min
Can Robots Replace Workers?
Joe Leahy of the Financial Times joins Richard to dissect the implications of Beijing's attempts to replace workers with robots and artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
June 27 · 21 min
Claire Garvey: How a Dublin Fashion Business Went Global
Richard takes a visit to designer Claire Garvey's studio to hear how she carved out her niche in the fashion world, designing outfits for the Oscars, the Emmys and Cannes Film Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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