On this week’s Red Business, We have a Cork Craft Month Special on the show this week.Managing Director of Cork Craft & Design, James McConville, tells Jonathan about the events taking place in August,He explores intricate model houses with Brendan Ryan Ceramics in Whitechurch,And he looks at seaweed pressings and prints with Farraige in West Cork.  

On this week’s Red Business, John Kearney, a Director at Cork based financial planning firm Provest, joins Jonathan to discuss auto - enrolment Ciara O’Brien also talks to him about the newly renovated guesthouse BarnahownAnd Ber O’Donovan from Elite Cuisine tells Jonathan about celebrating 20 years in business.

On this week’s Red Business, We have a Cork on a Fork Special on the show this week.Elmaire McCarthy, tourism officer at Cork City Council tells Jonathan what’s on offer at the festival this year.The VQ Shared Table  is set to be a festival highlight with 400 guests dining together on MacCurtain Street. Jonathan speaks to Phil Ryan, Manager of Isaacs Restaurant about the experience.And Peter and Kate Twomey from Glenbower Farms talk to him about a tour to their farm.

Spike Island has just launched its newest exhibition which showcases the island’s rich military past in Cork harbour. Jonathan speaks to Michelle Russell, Marketing Manager of Spike Island.He’ll also speak to Teresa Leahy to hear about Leahys Open Farm’s latest expansion into glamping pods.And Jonathan is also joined by President of Cork Business Association, Aaron Mansworth to discuss the Cork Events Centre.

On this week’s Red Business, Guaranteed Irish is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new competition offering one of its members the chance to win a €50,000 communications campaign. Jonathan is joined by Chairperson of Guaranteed Irish Damien McCann to hear more.He’ll also speak to Eddie Fitzgerald, a tour guide on the Ballycotton Lighthouse Tours as they prepare to open the season. And Managing Director of Boardwalk Coffee in Youghal, Ger Flanagan, tells Jonathan of his future plans after exhibiting at the World of Coffee Expo in Copenhagen last week.

On this week’s Red Business, Jonathan will hear how Fota Wildlife Park will officially open its multi-million euro Education, Conservation and Research Centre (ECRC) this Friday. He’ll also speak to Niamh O’Sullivan, founder of Jigsee, about the company’s plans to expand its product range. And Midleton based life sciences recruitment company, Baker Finn Recruitment, has opened a new office in Waterford. Jonathan will hear about the company’s growth.

On this week’s Red Business, Jonathan hears all about Léigh; an innovative electronic braille reader developed in Cork by Colm Clancy.He hears about an upcoming event at Republic of Work for budding entrepreneurs. And he speaks to Michelle Keane who manages the Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Cork City Partnership.

On this week’s Red Business, EPS introduces a new scheme to encourage employees to embrace renewable energy sources such as solarDara O’Shea of Rhea Events talks about planning a funeral and about winning Emerging Businesswoman at the Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year AwardsAnd Catherine Collins of Polymer First Training Skillnet talks about the polymer sector in Cork 

On this week’s Red Business, Glandore celebrates its fifth anniversary at its Cork venue on Lapps QuayAxisBIC reports an increase in high potential start-ups in Cork and KerryAnd the Crann Centre seek support for this year’s Walk N’Roll 

Jonathan has a summer theme this week -Director of @eightdegreesbrewing Cam Wallace discusses the company’s journey including a sale to, and buy-back, from Irish Distillers.Michael O’Neill, director of Fernhill House Hotel and Gardens talks about a successful stint including being crowned overall Business of the Year at the West Cork Business and Tourism Awards in 2023.And Conor Twomey, Head coach at Bishopstown Lawn Tennis Club and owner and co-founder of Coaching Movement, talks about the business of tennis with Jonathan.