#075: The Bottom Line - Business News from the Week, Media in Ireland, National Enterprise Awards & Local Kilkenny Business

Tom Molloy, Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Trinity College Dublin, former Editor of the Kilkenny People and Group Business Editor of INM  joined John to discuss the top business stories from the past week from the continuing impact of Covid on business, digital disruption, the Gamestop story, Davos 2021 & the importance of work experience for Transition Year students. Virgin Media Ireland Managing Director, Paul Farrell spoke with John about the media landscape in Ireland, he discusses the challenges of working in the media during the pandemic ensuring production continues while ensuring the safety of staff, social media platforms and the Future of Media Commission. The National Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on the Thursday 11th February, from 6.00-7.30pm live from the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin via live weblink www.localenterprise.ie/Awards and Catherine Hennessy, Business Advisor with Kilkenny Local Enterprise office along with Tom Enright, Head of Compliance at LoanITT joined John to discuss the National Enterprise Awards, how LoanITT became the Kilkenny finalist and the journey LoanITT has undertaken since they started the business in 2019.  Anne Healy, owner of Biddy's Good Luck Horseshoes, spoke to John about how after 37 years working in the corporate world, she decided to start up her own business based on her passion for horses and a belief in making your own good luck.  www.biddysgoodluckhorseshoes.com  With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey. To contact the show, email thebottomline@kclr96fm