Mary was joined in studio by Waterford based Deirdre Phelan, who has recently transitioned her business model into an independent property consultancy. She'll explain what this shift means for sellers, the local market, and the property profession in general. 
I'll also speak to Liz McGonigal of GreenTech HQ about a BASSE event happening at the Medieval Museum this Thursday. 
And Donal Leahy, Head of Regional Infrastructure at the National Enterprise Hub is urging Waterford SMEs to contact the hub to access key business supports in 2026. 

Mary was joined in studio by Waterford based Deirdre Phelan, who has recently transitioned her business model into an independent property consultancy. She'll explain what this shift means for sellers, the local market, and the property profession in general.&nbsp; I'll also speak to Liz McGonigal of GreenTech HQ about a BASSE event&nbsp;happening at the Medieval Museum this Thursday.&nbsp; And Donal Leahy, Head of Regional Infrastructure&nbsp;at the National Enterprise Hub is urging Waterford SMEs to contact the hub to access key business supports in 2026.&nbsp;

The Hot Desk is WLR's weekly business programme, produced and presented by Mary O'Neill and sponsored by MK Brazil. The show features stories and developments from all industry sectors, as well as highlighting the many brilliant entrepreneurs in Waterford City and County.

The Hot Desk is WLR's weekly business programme, produced and presented by Mary O'Neill and sponsored by MK Brazil. The show features stories and developments from all industry sectors, as well as highlighting the many brilliant entrepreneurs in Waterford City and County.

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Hot Desk Feb 25th, Deirdre Phelan, Liz McGonigal, Donal Leahy

Suir Engineering, which is headquartered in Waterford, recently opened a base in Slovakia. I'll find out more from CEO John Kelly. 
Karen Harris, co-founder and owner of Dunmore Adventure, will join me in studio to talk about the centre's new Ninja Warrior course. 
And many businesses are either underclaiming tax relief, or don't claim at all. To discuss this and how to address the issue, I'll be joined by Shane Meade of Momentum Tax Group. 

Suir Engineering, which is headquartered in Waterford, recently&nbsp;opened a base in Slovakia. I'll find out more from CEO John Kelly.&nbsp; Karen Harris, co-founder and owner of Dunmore Adventure, will join me in studio to talk about the centre's new Ninja Warrior course.&nbsp; And many businesses are either underclaiming tax relief, or don't claim at all. To discuss this and how to address the issue, I'll be joined by Shane Meade of Momentum Tax Group.&nbsp;

Hot Desk April 1st, john Kelly, Karen Harris, Shane Meade

Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has announced plans to apply for planning permission for a solar project near Cappoquin. I’ll hear more from Managing Director Declan Cullinane.

I’ll also speak to Aedin Hassett, President of Waterford Rotary Club and MD of Browne Fire and Security, about the growth of the company in the past few years.

And Miranda Corcoran of The Art Hand and  Éimhín Ní Conchúir of Sólás na Mara will also join me in studio. They were among a contingent from the Waterford Rural Tourism Network who recently attended an event in Dublin to pitch the area as a tourist destination.

 

Irish renewable energy company Amarenco has announced plans to apply for planning permission for a solar project near Cappoquin.&nbsp;I&rsquo;ll hear more from Managing Director Declan Cullinane.
I&rsquo;ll also speak to Aedin Hassett, President of Waterford Rotary Club and MD of Browne Fire and Security, about the growth of the company in the past few years.
And Miranda Corcoran of The Art Hand and &nbsp;&Eacute;imh&iacute;n N&iacute; Conch&uacute;ir of S&oacute;l&aacute;s na Mara will also join me in studio. They&nbsp;were among a contingent from the Waterford Rural Tourism Network who recently&nbsp;attended an event in Dublin to pitch the area as a tourist destination.
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HOT DESK MARCH 25TH OMNIBUS, Declan Cullinane, Aedin Hassett, Miranda Corcoran and Éimhín Ní Conchúir

Hot Desk March 18th, Meredith Stowell, Vice President, Ecosystem at IBM was visiting Ireland for an event in Waterford and spoke to me in studio about the progress of the jobs rollout here, as announced by IBM in July 2025. 
I will also be joined in studio by Claire Mooney and Kelly Han, President and Vice President of Network Ireland's Waterford branch, about their upcoming awards. 
And event manager Mark Dunne will speak to me about his new venture, The Hive. 

Hot Desk March 18th, Meredith Stowell, Vice President, Ecosystem at IBM was visiting Ireland for an event in Waterford and spoke to me in studio about the progress of the jobs&nbsp;rollout here, as announced by IBM in July 2025.&nbsp; I will also be joined in studio by Claire Mooney and Kelly Han, President and Vice President of Network Ireland's Waterford branch, about their upcoming awards.&nbsp; And event manager Mark Dunne will speak to me about his new venture, The Hive.&nbsp;

Hot Desk Feb 25th, Deirdre Phelan, Liz McGonigal, Donal Leahy

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