The Hot Desk
The Hot Desk
Playlist by The Hot DeskThe 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 hig…Follow the podcast:
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Hot Desk April 1st, john Kelly, Karen Harris, Shane Meade
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 un…
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HOT DESK MARCH 25TH OMNIBUS, Declan Cullinane, Aedin Hassett, Miranda Corcoran and Éimhín Ní Conchúir
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 th…
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HOT DESK MARCH 18th, Meridith Stowell, Claire Mooney, Kelly Han, Mark Dunne
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 …
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Hot Desk March 11th, Jim Power, Brid O Connell, Amanda Ward
Waterford economist Jim Power will look at the possible implications of the war in the Middle East, for Ireland and the global economy. March is Guaranteed Irish Month - CEO of Guaranteed Irish Brid O'Connell will tell me about a showcase at Cork Airport to support Irish businesses and communiti…
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HOT DESK MAR 4TH 2026 Tina Darrer, Jamie O Brien, Micheal Pettit
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 J…
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Hot Desk Feb 25th, Deirdre Phelan, Liz McGonigal, Donal Leahy
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 Gr…
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Hot Desk Feb 18th Eleanor Roche, Double L Media & Gareth Evans
Mary was joined in studio by Waterford-based Eleanor Roche, who left a successful career as a Chartered Accountant to follow her passion for travel, and has since built her own concierge cruise business. Waterford company Double L Media has been shortlisted in the Small Agency of the Year Award, a…
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Hot Desk Jan 28th Colin and Conor O Shea, Dr Laurence Fitzhenry and Regina Mangan
Hot Desk Jan 28th, Suzanne Parker guest host was joined in studio by Dr. Laurence Fitzhenry from SETU will be coming in to talk about OcuHealth and their win at Venture Launch 2025. and cousins Colin and Conor O’Shea about their storage business Rent a Box. and also Regina Mangan from Liberty Bl…
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Hot Desk Jan 21st Claire Mooney, Lynda Lawton and Clair Moriarty
Hot Desk Jan 21st Suzanna Parker guest hosts this weeks show and is joined in studio by Claire Mooney President of Network Ireland Waterford branch to look forward to the year ahead. Lynda Lawton from Waterford Chamber of Commerce to talk about the South East Jobs and Skills Fair being held in t…
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Hot Desk Jan 14th Carmel Grant Breda Dooley and David Broderick
Mary was joined in studio by Carmel Grant of Carmel Grant Designs, and Polly Doyle of Polly & Andy - they’re among the talented Waterford Designers who will represent the Déise at Showcase Ireland in the RDS. Breda Dooley at Matrix Recruitment will discuss what 2026 salaries look like in Ireland a…
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