In this week’s Small Business Show Kehlan and Olwen discuss state grants for research and innovation and discuss if money is being wasted on them. Ticket sellers and facilitators Eventbrite talk about how to organise the right event for your business or product launch. A new pilot programme aimed at getting more consumers into the high street has started in Dalkey, Co. Dublin and Kehlan talks to the creators. Plus this week’s business focus is with YellowSchedule, based out of the Nexus Innovation Centre on the University of Limerick campus.

BIG-HEARTED Keith Duffy proved he never forgets a fan when he turned out for a posthumous celebration of the life of one of his most special admirers.

Ireland’s top sailors will be honoured at the presentation of the 2004 Cork Dry Gin Sailor of the Year Award at the Dublin International Boat Show on Thursday, February 24.