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A Beacon for Mediation
Michelle Lynch is spearheading mediation as the way forward for business. She tells Niamh Mac Sweeney why this new concept is catching on in Ireland and why it is increasingly seen as a cost and time efficient way to settle disputes
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Cork
Women Doing
it For Themselves
Women led businesses are thriving in Cork, evidenced by the growing number of diverse and dynamic enterprises they are successfully running. Niamh Macsweeney talks to Rachel Allen renowned chef, author and tv presenter
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Eye Ball Glamour
It was during a conversation with a Maintenance Engineer for his Aesthetic Laser Clinics that Kieran Walsh decided that Eye Laser Clinics were the way of the future, his future!
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Cork's Great Adventure
There is no mountain high enough for Pat Falvey and his recent Beyond Endurance Expedition speaks volumes of his determination and persistence. Miriam Murphy speaks to the great explorer and
Dr Clare O’Leary and discovers that life begins when you are ready to live it.
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Triple Vision Tees Off
Launching a new inventive product on a worldwide stage, Niamh MacSweeney speaks to three up and coming, award winning businessmen and discovers that their hard work is paying off and their innovative golf cleaning product is proving very fruitful indeed
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Tot’s The Way to Do It
Potty training was the divine inspiration behind the Pollywog Kids Company
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A Great Catch
This family run fish farm specialises in bringing Organically prepared arctic charr to your table
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Instigating change and integration
When you pick up a memoir with a title as directive as ‘Watch My Lips, I’m Speaking’, you instinctively know it’s about someone who is an achiever. Dympna O’Callaghan meets the author, Baroness May Blood Read more...
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SWEET TASTE OF SUCCESS
Ireland is not renowned for its chocolate making, but Mary Ann O’Brien tells Niamh MacSweeney that despite obvious industry challenges she is determined to change perceptions
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Against All Odds
It’s no secret that Ireland is home to some of the most innovative minds globally and Aidan Heavey stands out as a shining example of pioneering creativity in business. He saw and quickly seized an opportunity. He cultivated his vision and sold it to investors. He reveals to Niamh MacSweeney the secret to his success
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The One's To Watch
Dan Philpott, John O’Donoghue and Vincent Grady are three men on a mission. Their brainchild EnBIO has shown that bio-medical start ups are at the cutting edge of technology
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Lord of the Golden Mile
A Key Figure in the Regeneration of Northern Ireland from a land of curfews and conflict to its present day prosperity, Lord Rana has lead a challenging and intriguing life. He tells Jill Acheson about his All-island optimism for the future Read more...
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From Script to Screen
Creativity, foresight and vision is the nemesis which spurred
William Anderson to set up an advertising agency. He talks to Niamh MacSweeney about why Ireland needs to become a borderless country if we are to avail of all the opportunities the island has to offer Read more...
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Publican Persona Personified
With more than 30 years experience in the licensed trade, Louis Fitzgerald is now taking the hotel sector by storm. Niamh MacSweeney speaks to him about his latest business and discovers a very contented and endearing entrepreneur who clearly loves the industry he is involved in
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From Russia with love
When Olga Gashi arrived in Ireland she instantly fell in love with the country. Since then she has set up a successful translation service. She tells Niamh MacSweeney why she hasn't looked back and the way forward for the industry
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The face behind the interface
Setting up an accommodation wholesale business at the tail end of an Irish recession almost twenty years ago wasn’t the done thing but it is something that Darryl Ismail has excelled in. He speaks to Jill Acheson about his journey
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The Detail of Retail
In the hugely competitive retail sector often those with the deepest pockets win. But John O’Neill is an exception to that rule. Niamh MacSweeney discovers that this introspective business man has constantly innovated within the business and in doing so a native retail outlet has stood the test of time
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Brewing up a Storm
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Pedal Power
Two young entrepreneurs share a vision for transforming our traffic filled streets with the launch of an environmentally friendly taxi service
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The Dancing Elephant
Ireland has the potential to be the European beacon for new Indian partnership trade relations According to Bernice Maria Paolozzi. She tells Niamh MacSweeney why the time is right to consider India as a vast and lucrative market worth tapping into.
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The Adventures of an Inventor
When Stephen Grant became a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year, little did he know that a journey thousands of miles away to one of the poorest countries in the world would lead to a committed and lasting partnership. Niamh MacSweeney reports.
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A Numbers Game
When 11890 entered the directory enquiries market it took the sector by storm, creating competition in a monopolised space. Nicola Byrne talks frankly to Niamh MacSweeney about her determination to provide an alternative service.
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Social super mum
A unique social networking site is sure to keep curious bloggers in the know and provide a network of friends
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Remedial visuals
Antidote provide a cure with a venomously creative take on commercial production
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Big Business From The Get Go
Ireland rates very badly when it comes to competition in the health insurance
sector. it was this factor that prompted Oliver Tattan to set up Vivas Health.
He tells Niamh MacSweeney why he is intent on initiating change in the
industry and how he is empowering people to take control of their health.
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The Art Of Business
Crossing the Rubicon from artist to business person involves painful
mental gymnastics caused by having to acquire a set of skills which
do not sit naturally with artistic creativity. Nicola Russell explains to
Dympna O’Callaghan how she successfully mastered the transition
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Innovative Cartoon Creator
Providing a platform for children to interact and become content inventors is
all in a days work for John Rice. Creating crazy cartoon characters and adapting
innovative animation techniques comes naturally to this imaginative entrepreneur
but he tells Niamh MacSweeney there is more to it than spinning a funky fable.
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Speed Demons
From the first timer to the professional, Rally School
Ireland offers the ultimate experience in rally driving
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Predicting A Green Revolution
Finding and processing the raw materials needed to produce green
cement is not an easy task. Donal O’Riain tells Niamh MacSweeney why Ecocem’s green cement is in such high demand and why it is important for
Ireland to maintain its green industries. Read more...
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A State Of Emergency
General consensus on our health service is that it is a system in crisis and
spiralling out of control. Author Marie O’Connor exposes the sordid reality
behind a hospital service that she says favours professional self–interest over patient care. Niamh MacSweeney reports. Read more...
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Cruising In Style
A lifelong passion for motorbikes sees entrepreneur
fulfill every biker’s dream to hit the high road. Read
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Labour Of Love
Bringing arts and culture
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Perseverence Pays
Self starters need ambition, determination and persistence but most of all tremendous self belief. Dympna O’Callaghan finds out why
from Martin Hamilton of Mash Direct. Read
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Unearthing A Niche
Don’t assume everything in business is already covered. There is a niche
out there waiting to be discovered. James Nicholson
uncorked a wine business and thirty years on is still in entrepreneurial
mode. Dympna O’Callaghan gets a flavour of the
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Part Of The Puzzle
Cork entrepreneur, Noel May is responsible for introducing MBTs
and Flexifuel Converters for cars to Ireland. He tells Niamh
Mac Sweeney what inspires him to initiate such products
here and why he regards himself as a problem solver. Read
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Picture Perfect
Irish film productions are bursting at the seams with talent, Linda Pearson talks to Triona Campbell Bernardo about how far the industry has grown. Read
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Anticipating The Unpredictable
Wealth Creation and Management experts, Kamil Stender and Guy van der Walt from
Helvetia Wealth speak to Niamh MacSweeney about their product offerings and what
attractive investment opportunities are out there waiting to be exploited.
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Dine To Meet
This innovative new business offers a dinner
party service for single professionals.
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Raising The Bar
An intrapreneur with great admiration and respect for the energy that comes
out of the SME sector, John McGrane from Ulster
Bank tells Niamh MacSweeney
there has never been a better time to start a business in Ireland.
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Talking The Talk
As blogging becomes increasingly popular Alan Levy takes
the phenomena a step further with the introduction of a new concept.
He tells Niamh Mac Sweeney why blogging radio is the
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Chip Off The Old Block
Family businesses have a long history in Ireland and our economy depends
on them. Linda Pearson discovers that P.Elliott
& Co. are part of this vibrant community. Read
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The Cultural Creatives
Finding solutions is what Dr Phil Harrington does best.
A true problem solver, he tells Niamh Mac Sweeney
why his social networking website is blooming. Read
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School Of Sales Soars
Ireland's first assessment and training company for the sales industry
offers a new services for jobseekers. Read
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Transforming The Print Industry
This print solution company is always one step ahead. Read
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Media Mavericks
Making it big in the media industry is no easy feat but some Irish
media based businesses are striving forward and embarking on some
very interesting and lucrative projects. Niamh Mac Sweeney
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Starting From Scratch
Eleven years ago Stephen O’Sullivan decided to
be his own boss. His venture continues to prosper today and he tells
Linda Pearson how to succeed in business from the start.
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Protecting Our Poultry
Emerging enterprise Shalvey Poultry believes the Government
is doing all in its power to prevent Bird Flu from reaching Irish
shores. Linda Pearson reports. Read
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Seabed Success
Business and Professional Women Of The Year 2006 Deirdre Mac
Cathmhaoil has nutured her company Rí Na Mara to success.
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Busy Bees - Take The Sting Out
Of Life
In this fast paced world it can be difficult to find time to do everything.
Tara Dalrymple’s company can take all the hassle
and stress out of everyday tasks. She tells Niamh Mac Sweeney
why the demand for her lifestyle management business is flourishing.
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Cleaning Up
Pat Ryan’s business has been cleaning up
in more than one way since its conception and he tells Linda
Pearson how tidying up has evolved into a lucrative
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Juggling Work And Life
When Hannah Kiely set up a financial service company in the 80s the economic climate
in Ireland was not as buoyant as it is today. She tells Niamh MacSweeney how she
grew her business and how she finds time for a life outside work.
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Pioneering Change
The first business in Europe to have sold the first green cement,
Donal O’Riain tells Niamh MacSweeney how an Irish company are at the
forefront of a ground-breaking initiative that could transform the
cement industry in Europe.
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Leading The Way
According to Liam Mullaney when growing a business the most important thing
to remember is that people are the greatest asset. Niamh MacSweeney spoke
to him about leadership style and creating the right culture
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Healthy Eating Made Easy
They say that some of the best ideas come to people when they least
expect it. Richael Connolly tells Niamh MacSweeney where she got the
idea to start her business and What drives her to succeed.
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Catering For Astute States
Witty, sarcastic, yet honest and constantly striving to be different
with his opinions is how Jerry O’Sullivan describes himself.
Niamh MacSweeney reports.
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The Art Of Business
An innovative Irish company, provides a unique form of business training
through theatre-based learning. Read
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Virtual Revolution
As virtual assistants become more popular in ireland Niamh
MacSweeney spoke to entrepreneur Angela Tormey about
her vision to set up her own virtual PA business. Read
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From Intrapreneur To Entrepreneur
Ever dreamt of buying a beautiful Brazilian beachfront apartment,
well according to one entrepreneur, there has never been a better
time to buy. Niamh MacSweeney reports. Read
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Firing On All Cylinders
Not everyone in business has the ability to turn a negative into a
positive but Orla O'Leary believes there is much to
be learnt from mistakes. Niamh MacSweeney Spoke to the
forward thinking entrepreneur about her perspective on being a woman
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Banking On Wine
A young businesswoman returns to the IFSC with her dream business.
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Rest In Peace
Emerging entrepreneur Dympna Coleman of www.rip.ie talks
about setting up a website with her brother Jay Coleman
and the difficulties they encountered on the way to making it a success.
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Following The Dream
Dermot Brannick has a dream to walk again and make a
film about it. Niamh MacSweeney spoke to the first time
film maker about his vision and found out what drove him to embark
on this unique journey. Read more...
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Publishing Bite
Publisher John Ryan talks to Carmel Doyle about
his vision with The New York Dog.
In the hungry world of magazine publishing, it can be hard to maintain
a steady groove. In New York, John Ryan has achieved just that.
As CEO of Gatsby Publishing, Ryan is gaining widespread acclaim
as the Irish guy who can spin instinctual ideas into successful
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A Shrewd Spark For Property
Paul's
Coghlan's acute eye has propelled the Prestige Group into its singularity. He speaks to Maree Morrisey.
When Paul Coghlan walked into an interview with Prudential Life
back in the 1980s, he told them straight out that his ultimate intentions
were to start his own business. For
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