Episode 90

From dereliction to regeneration — Athlone joins Ireland’s Living City Initiative. Architect Mel McGerr and businesswoman Rosie Boles share how design, heritage, and community can bring new life to the heart of the Midlands. Floor Store Direct is marking 20 years in business. Siobhan Smyth will discuss their pivot to digital, customer loyalty, and what’s next for this Irish success story Savoury Fare continues to expand, opening a new café at Tuar Ard Arts Centre in Moate. Co-owner Des Hennelly will talk about the big move, customer reaction, and his take on the return of the 9% VAT rate for hospitality. This October, Sean Downey of the Construction Industry Federation takes us Back to Basics, unpacking how leadership, culture, and simple safety practices can stop fatal falls from height on every construction site.