Let us know what’s on your mind Patrick Nelson's journey from trainee computer programmer to guiding Northern Ireland football through nearly two decades of transformation reveals how sport can change a nation's cultural landscape. As CEO of the Irish Football Association, he's witnessed firsthand the unifying power of football, particularly during…

Let us know what’s on your mind Maeve McMahon is the CEO of OFX in Ireland, with a remit covering half the world and a passion for sport. The company is the sponsor of the OFX Legends Golf event at Mount Juliet this week and Maeve also sits on the Board of the FAI. We had time to sit and chat recently, after a few holes of golf on the Jack Nicklaus…

Let us know what’s on your mind This week's episode of the Sport for Business Podcast focuses on the historic upcoming test match between the British and Irish Lions and Argentina, taking place June 20th at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin—the first time the Lions will play a full test match on Irish soil. Key Highlights: Cultural & Historical Significa…

Let us know what’s on your mind This week's episode is an interview with Benny Cullen, the Head of Research and Innovation at Sport Ireland. Benny has been a regular on the show and when the Irish Sports Monitor was published it was an easy call to make to get his valuable insight. He asks the questions, the answers to which help guide sports polic…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Hannah Dingley, Head of Women's and Girl's Football at the Football Association of Ireland. As a coach she made history become the first female manager of an English Football League team with Forest Green and now she is trying to make a difference for the…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Lynne Cantwell, the newly appointed Head of Women's Strategy at the Irish Rugby Football Union. The conversation was recorded live at the Sport for Business Sporting Year Ahead 2025 with Teneo a few weeks back. Lynne is a legend of the game here with Gran…

Let us know what’s on your mind Welcome to the Sport for Business POdcast where this week we are chatting media, sponsorship and sport with Paul Henderson, the CEO of dmg media which is home to brands including the Irish Daily Mail, EVOKE, Extra.ie, Business Plus and more. We talk about the world of digital media and the attention span we need to c…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's episode of the show we bring you a three for one deal. League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon, SSE Airtricity Head of Sponsorship Ashley Morrow and FAI Commercial Director Sean Kavanagh all dropped by at the launch of the 2025 League of Ireland and filled us in on some of the reasons why this promises…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with David Courell, CEO of the FAI in a conversation that was recorded live at the Sport for Business Sporting Year Ahead 2025 with Teneo a few weeks back. We talk about every aspect of the role from selecting international managers to managing relationships w…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Gordon D'Arcy, one of Ireland's most decorated Rugby internationals and now a man of many parts in the worlds of business media and life. We talk about a career in which professional rugby grew up and touch upon the benefits and the sometime drawbacks of …

Let us know what’s on your mind In the latest episode of the Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Irish athlete and European Champion Ciara Mageean. She really is as likable a person as she comes across in her media engagements and we talk about her career, the highs and the lows, as well as the role of role models and the small matter o…

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Eimear O'Sullivan, the Corporate Affairs Director of Lidl Ireland. The reason for kicking off the year here is the launch of Lidl's partnership for the year ahead with the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. This is a sponsorship which has worked so well …

Let us know what’s on your mind In this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are looking back on the summer of sport in Paris with the man who was at the heart of making it possible. Gavin Noble is responsible for Marketing and Communications at the Olympic Federation of Ireland but he is also the Chef de Mission for Team Ireland heading to Paris t…

Let us know what’s on your mind In the latest episode of the podcast we chat with Matthew Dowling, a year into his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Leinster Rugby and relishing the complexity and the excitement of it. On Croke Park "So obviously we didn't have full control over over pricing. We don't always, but we tried to and our ticketing tea…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 92nd episode of the Sport for Business podcast we are chatting with Stephen King about the announcement that KPMG is renewing it's partnership with the KPMG Women's Irish Open for another three years. They were a key element in bringing the tournament back onto the schedule after an abeyance of a decade an…

Let us know what’s on your mind We are back on the subject of sponsorship in today's 91st episode of the Sport for Business podcast. I'm delighted to be joined by Kevin Kent of Laya Healthcare to take about their new campaign - We are one Always which has the ambitious aim of using sport to combat loneliness. There are some great insights and resea…

Let us know what’s on your mind For Episode 90 of the Sport for Business Podcast, we headed to the heart of Government. We had a wide-ranging conversation with Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education, and an Gaeltacht. Recorded in his office within the labyrinthine corridors of Leinster House, nothing was off the table from…

00.00 – 04.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 04.35 – 15.30 Review of Wolfs 15.35 – 22.30 Review of The Outrun 22.35 – 32.30 Review of Megalopolis 32.35 – 39.25 Review of Never Let Go 39.30 – 48.40 Review of Hellboy: The Crooked Man 48.45 – 58.20 Review of My Old Ass 58.25 – 1.01.30 Film of the Week and answering t…

Let us know what’s on your mind It was a morning to learn, engage, and be inspired. Our Children and Sport conference, held in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, drew an audience of those working in the space and those who are attracted to helping and making a difference. Dr Fiona Chambers was perhaps the most uncomplicated interview I have eve…

00.00 – 05.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week, including The Penguin 05.35 – 28.40 Review of Agatha All Along including interviews with creator Jac Schaeffer and stars Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke. 28.45 – 40.15 Review of The Substance 40.10 – 47.15 Review of Strange Darling 47.20 – 55.05 Review of The Goldman Case 5…

00.00 – 03.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week. 03.05 – 27.00 Review of Speak No Evil including interviews with the film’s star James McAvoy and writer/director James Watkins. 27.05 – 44.00 Review of Lee including interviews with the film’s producer and star Kate Winslet, and co-stars Andy Samberg and Alexander Skar…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 88th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we focus on the Amgen Irish Open, which will take place at Royal County Down between September 12th and 15th. We are joined by the Tournament Director, Paul Gillmon, who invites us inside the ropes to look at what it takes to put on a major sporting tournamen…

00.00 – 06.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 06.15 – 29.50 Review of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice including interviews with the film’s stars Jenna Ortega, Catherine O’Hara and Justin Theroux. 29.55 – 54.20 Review of His Three Daughters including an interview with the film’s writer and director Azazel Jacobs 54.25 – 1.02.00 Review o…

00.00 – 05.30 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week, including a review of The Crow starring Bill Skarsgård 05.35 – 26.00 Review of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power S2 including interviews with showrunners J.D. Payne and Patrick McKay, and stars Charlie Vickers who plays Sauron, Charles Edwards who plays Celebri…

Let us know what’s on your mind It was only for a few minutes, but it was still great to spend time with Rhasidat Adeleke as she came down from the high of Paris 2024, with a whole new life as a full-time professional athlete laid out before her. We spoke about the impact of the Olympics, village life, how she handles being involved in commercial p…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 86th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are diving back into questions of leadership and the future. I’m joined by Warren Deutrom the CEO of Cricket Ireland and proud to be getting stuck in, after recent announcements, to planning for a future with a national cricket stadium; a World Cup coming …

00.00 – 06.50 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 06.55 – 16.30 Review of Blink Twice 16.35 – 24.30 Review of Cuckoo 24.35 – 32.50 Review of Kneecap 32.50 – 38.30 Film of the Week and answering the question, “What films are you looking forward to at the big autumn festivals?” Read more about the new issue of Total Film…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 85th episode of the Sport for Business podcast, we continue our short series of interviews in advance of the Paralympic Games, which will get underway in Paris on August 28th. Next up is Shot Putter Mary Fitzgerald, who will thrive on the energy of a full stadium, friends, and family in Paris. An occupatio…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 84th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we continue our short series of interviews in advance of the Paralympic Games, which will begin in Paris on August 28th. Next up is the lively spirit that is sprinter Orla Comerford, the visually impaired athlete working in the visual arts and running faster …

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 83rd episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we continue our short series of interviews before the Paralympic Games, which will get underway in Paris on August 28th. Next up is Ana Maia, a crucial member of the team behind the team in Paris and the Classification Manager of Paralympics Ireland. Over the…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 82nd episode of the show, back after a short Olympic fuelled summer break, we are diving into the world of Formula One, and the position of an Irish company at its very highest level. Colin Westcott-Pitt is the Global Chief Brand Officer at Glanbia Performance Nutrition, and his signature is only just dry …

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 81st episode of the show, we are kicking off a short series of interviews with Team Ireland members who will represent us in the Stade de France as part of the Athletics team at the Paralympic Games. First up is 1500-metre runner Greta Streimikyte, who is ready to compete in her third Paralympic Games afte…

00.00 – 03.35 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 03.40 – 34.50 Review of Alien: Romulus including an interview with the film’s director, co-writer and executive producer, Fede Alvarez 34.55 – 48.10 Review of Jackpot! 48.15 – 57.00 Review of The Union! 57.05 – 1.00.20 Film of the Week and answering the question, “What film ‘inte…

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching. 03.45 – 39.10 Review and Panel discussion of Trap including interviews with the film’s writer-director M. Night Shyamalan and stars Josh Hartnett and Saleka. 39.15 – 53.35 Review and Panel discussion of Borderlands including interviews with the film’s stars Florian Munteanu and …

00.00 – 05.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 05.15 – 43.50 Review of Deadpool & Wolverine, including interviews with the director Shawn Levey and stars of the movie Emma Corrin and Rob Delaney 43.55 – 52.25 Review of I Saw the TV Glow 52.30 – 1.00.20 Review of About Dry Glasses 1.00.25 – 1.10.20 Review of Time Bandits 1.10.…

00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 26.00 Review of Twisters including an interview with the film’s director, Lee Isaac Chung 26.05 – 40.50 Review of Longlegs, including interviews with film’s director Osgood Perkins and star Maika Monroe 40.55 – 50.05 Review of Fly Me to the Moon 50.10 – 55.10 Review of De…

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching. 03.45 – 26.40 Review of MaXXXine including interviews with writer/director Ti West and star and producer Mia Goth 26.45 – 39.20 Review of Beverley Hills Cop: Axel, including an interview with Kevin Bacon 39.25 – 47.50 Review of Kill 47.55 – 54.25 Film of the Week and answering t…

00.00 – 03.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 03.15 – 25.40 Review of A Quiet Place: Day One with interviews with director Michael Sarnoski and stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn 25.45 – 51.30 Review of Kinds of Kindness, plus an interview with director Yorgos Lanthimos and one of the stars of the movie, Jesse Plemons 51.…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 80th episode of the show, we are back on the Road to Paris. Our guests are Beibhinn Parsons and Harry McNulty, who hope to be stars of the Irish Rugby Sevens teams. They are coming off a great year and heading to the Stade de France with genuine medal ambitions. TritonLake became the title sponsor of the I…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 79th episode of the show, we are again focused on the Sport for Business PwC 30 Under 30. The 2024 intake came together in recent weeks, and this is the second in a short series of interviews with those who have shown the potential to be leaders in our industry for years to come. We are joined by Craig Der…

00.00 – 04.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 04.15 – 33.00 Review of The Bikeriders including an interview with writer and director Jeff Nichols 33.05 – 40.25 Review of Green Border 40.30 – 51.30 Review of The Exorcism 51.35 – 1.01.00 Review of Something in the Water 1.01.05 – 1.08.20 Film of the Week and answering the questio…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 78th episode of the show, we are firmly on our Olympic Pathway, chatting to James O’Callaghan, the Performance Director at Irish Sailing and a man with a real passion for the Games. We chat about Ireland’s three boats, the sailors in them and their journeys both to Marseilles and beyond. There are some gre…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 77th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are focused on the Sport for Business PwC 30 Under 30. The 2024 intake came together in recent weeks, and this is the first in a short series of interviews with those who have shown the potential to be leaders in our industry for years to come. We are join…

00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 12.20 Interview with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal ahead of Season 2. 12.25 – 38.20 Review and of Inside Out 2 including interviews with Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Pete Docter, who also directed the first film, and this film’s director Kelsey Mann 38.25 …

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 03.45 – 19.00 Review of The Acolyte, with an interview with the series’ showrunner Leslye Headland and star Manny Jacinto 19.05 – 40.00 Review of The Watched, with interviews with the film’s director and producer Ishana Night Shyamalan and her father M. Night Shyamalan,…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 76th episode of the Sport for Business Podcast, we are chatting with David McHugh, the newly minted captain of Wasserman’s Irish operation, founder of Line Up Sports, friend, mentor, and commercial adviser to a host of Irish sporting stars including Tadgh Furlong, Paul O’Donovan and Kellie Harrington. We t…

Let us know what’s on your mind In today's 75th episode of the show, we are chatting about sponsorship with Daragh Persse, the founder of the Brand Fans and the driving force behind the establishment last week of the European Sponsorship Association or ESA’s first fully-fledged national extension ESA Ireland. Daragh’s credentials in the game are im…

This week, Daisy Ridley tells Molly Edwards about inspirational true life story Young Woman and the Sea. Plus, Jordan Farley and Jamie Graham review that film, as well as giant space spider horror Sting, romantic tragedy The Beast, Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix series Eric and the 20th anniversary rerelease of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba…

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching. 03.45 – 34.05 Review of Furiosa including interviews with director George Miller and Tom Burke, who plays Praetorian Jack 34.10 – 45.10 Review of Garfield including an interview with the man who voices the lasagne-loving moggy, Chris Pratt 45.15 – 53.05 Review of Atlas 53.10 – 1…

00.00 – 03.15 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.20 – 15.50 Inteview with The Strangers: Chapter 1 director Renny Harlin 15.55 – 27.10 Review of If 27.15 – 33.20 Review of Hoard 33.25 – 37.20 Review of Tiger Stripes 37.25 – 40.00 Review of Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 40.05 – 45.15 Film of the Week and answer…