In our first episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR for 2022, John was joined by Samantha McCaughren, Business Editor of the Sunday Independent to chat through some of the business news and issues that have been making the headlines over the past few weeks.

John Ryan, Owner of The Pembroke hotel located in Kilkenny City, spoke with John about the restrictions that have continued to impact on the tourism and hospitality industry and his thoughts on the year ahead.

The B!G Idea is a multi-award winning project, that teaches critical thinking and creative problem solving aimed at inspiring the next generation to solve complex social issues. Kim Mackenzie-Doyle, Founder of The B!G Idea joined John to tell us more about the organisation and how people in industry can get involved by becoming a mentor.

The newly elected President of our local Network Ireland branch, Valerie O'Sullivan joined John to chat about the organisation for women in business in Kilkenny and Carlow and what she’s hoping to achieve in 2022.

With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.

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