You may have heard earlier in the week that the decision has been made to close a Dublin alley due to anti-social behaviour and drug use. Naturally, this has concerned many and people are asking if this is the best way to protect a city. Sunday Independent columnist, Conor Skehan has some views on fixing the city and they are not just about more Gardai on the street - he joins Bobby to discuss.

Conor Skehan on making Dublin a nicer place to live

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It’s thirty years this year since Charlie McGettigan conquered Europe with Paul Harrington as Rock and Roll Kids claimed Ireland’s sixth Eurovision win. Now living full time in Leitrim, Charlie joined Bobby to chat and to play us out following a hugely enjoyable ‘Open for Business’ roadshow in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Feet of a Dancer by Charlie McGettigan

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewing.

Executive Chair: Tom Cronin of Rye River Brewing

While out and about in the Carrick-on-Shannon area for this week’s ‘Open for Business’ roadshow, Bobby got to visit the Shed Distillery which is the home of the now famous Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.

Out & About at The Shed Distillery

Broadcasting out of the The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-On-Shannon as a part of the 'Open For Business' Roadshow series, one of the primary goals of these visits is to get a feel for how the businesses in the town are faring. To discuss Bobby is joined by:Ciaran Kelly, co-owner of The Landmark HotelDerry Lynch, Head of Solution Consulting at Cora SystemsPaul O’Brien of OBN Financial Services & Carrick CaminoEileen and Seamus Gibbons of Electric Bike TrailsGeorgia Visnyei, Owner of Artessa CoffeeMartin Costello, Owner of ChurchTvPamela Ruddy, Moon River, Carrick Day Boats and Riverrun Cruiser Colm Keane, Manager at the Hive

Carrick-on-Shannon Business Panel

As part of each of these ‘Open for Business’ roadshows, Bobby looks to do a bit of a health check to give the town the once over and see what works and maybe what could be improved. Joining Bobby to do that is Retail Consultant, Eddie Shanahan and Planning Expert, Conor Skehan.

Conor Skehan on making Dublin a nicer place to live

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