This week John Purcell, chats to Tom Molloy Director of Public Affairs & Communications at Trinity College Dublin on all things business related amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

A sector that has been heavily impacted by the Coronavirus is the Tourism sector. Regional Development Director with Fáilte Ireland, Paul Keeley spoke with John Purcell to discuss the impact in further detail, to outline the help that is available and also highlight the supports online that are in place for businesses in the tourism industry.  https://www.failteireland.ie/Supports/Managing-Business-in-Unprecedented-Times

Lorraine Bowen Head of Impact & Innovation with Entrepreneurs Academy, talks about how they have been helping businesses to examine ways in which they can operate during Covid-19. Lorraine also chats to John about a programme “Leading Your Small Business through Covid-19” which the Entrepreneurs Academy are currently running in conjunction with the Local Enterprise Offices throughout Ireland. https://entrepreneursacademy.ie/covid-19-supports/

We also hear from our Talking Shop co-host Nicki Hoyne of My shining Armour www.myshiningarmour.com  and Talking Shop guest Mag Kirwan of Goatsbridge Trout Farm www.goatsbridgetrout.ie to check in with them on how they are managing their businesses throughout this extremely challenging time. 

CEO of Carlow Chamber of Commerce Brian O’Farrell gives us an update from the Carlow Chamber business community, we hear about some of the businesses that are continuing to operate and provide services to the community, he also highlights the Chambers Survey which aims to gather insights and feedback directly from the business community during Covid-19. www.carlowchamber.com

Produced by Deirdre Dromey.
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