#143:The Bottom Line – Business News of The Week, TV Production & The Local Economy, Start-Up Showcase event & A Local Farm Shop.

Morwenna Coniam, Dublin Bureau Chief at Bloomberg News, joined John to chat through some of the business news stories from the week. On Thursday, the Local Enterprise Office in Kilkenny hosted their Showcase Event for Start-Up Businesses, an event which was specifically designed to help start-up businesses understand and find out more about the services available from organisations with a remit for enterprise development. While at the event, John Purcell spoke with a number of people to hear about how their organisations can help start-up businesses. Richard Cook, known in these parts for launching the Cat Laughs, Kilkenomics and Subtitle Festivals spoke with John about the business of film and tv production and its impact on the local economy, as he’s in the thick of filming a drama series for British TV in Kilkenny. Ciara and Robert Stanley joined John in studio to talk about their Coppenagh House Farm Shop, Ciara’s embroidery business and their Ballybar Ireland brand which sells high end work shirts, neck gaiters and other items such as travel mugs and tote bags. With thanks to Carlow & Kilkenny Local Enterprise Offices, Produced by Deirdre Dromey To contact the show, email: [email protected]