Mary was joined in studio by Tina Darrer, of Dooleys Hotel in Waterford City, after they recently picked up Gold at the CIÉ Tours Awards of Excellence. Tina, who is a board member of Visit Waterford, will also look ahead to the upcoming tourism season in Waterford. 


Regional Director for Tirlán Jamie O'Brien will discuss the major redevelopment at the Tirlán Countrylife store in Dungarvan. 


And 360 Cookhouse has been voted Best Intimate Wedding Venue at the 2026 SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue Awards. Owner of 360 Cookhouse Michael Pettit was in studio to tell Mary more. 

Mary was joined in studio by Tina Darrer, of Dooleys Hotel in Waterford City, after they recently picked up Gold at the CI&Eacute; Tours Awards of Excellence. Tina, who is a board member of Visit Waterford, will also look ahead to the upcoming tourism season in Waterford.&nbsp;
 Regional Director for Tirl&aacute;n Jamie O'Brien will discuss the major redevelopment at the Tirl&aacute;n Countrylife store in Dungarvan.&nbsp;
 And 360 Cookhouse has been voted Best Intimate Wedding Venue at the 2026 SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue Awards. Owner of 360 Cookhouse Michael Pettit was in studio to tell Mary more.&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 MAR 4TH 2026 Tina Darrer, Jamie O Brien, Micheal Pettit

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 MAR 4TH 2026 Tina Darrer, Jamie O Brien, Micheal Pettit

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