Meghann heads to Dingle to chat to three people who are at the forefront of Dingle’s sustainable future. Deirdre de Bhailís is the General Manager of The Dingle Hub, Dinny Galvin, a dairy farmer who describes himself as an engineer at heart and Rose Spillane who has been working hard to make her bar and restaurant as energy efficient as possible.
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Meghann chats to two people who are advocating for a better society by embracing cycling and sustainable travel.
Lecturer and activist Sadhbh O’Neill has ditched her car and fully embraced cycling while Stephen McManus runs the Bike Hub, a social enterprise that uses cycling to promote inclusion, healthy lifestyles and sustainability.
Out on the streets of Dublin, Meghann finds out how reliant people are on their car while she also tries out the new e-mobility hub in Galway city.
Meghann explores the world of repurposing and upcycling, interviewing architect Patrick Bradley whose designs have reused shipping containers in incredibly creative ways.
Gordon Hickey, the owner of a cafe in a shipping container in Dublin, explains how he brought his idea to life and Angie Nagle from Bladebirdge tells of how her team are repurposing wind turbine blades into all sorts of products.
Meghann talks to tech journalist and broadcaster Elaine Burke on some of the complexities when it comes to technology and sustainability while scientist and broadcaster Phil Smyth explains how we should encourage children – the scientists of the future – to use technology for good.
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Meghann speaks to Dr Tara Shine, a scientist, policy advisor and science communicator and Sharon McManus, Group Head of Sustainability at ESB. They discuss the big issues surrounding climate action and how we can engage with the world around us to change the future for the better.
In this special bonus episode, recorded with a live audience at ESB Headquarters in Dublin, Meghann sits down with Marguerite Sayers, Deputy Chief Executive of ESB.
They chat about Ireland’s changing energy industry and the innovations being rolled out to empower customers and help Ireland’s climate targets. As we prepare to celebrate its centenary, Marguerite gives an insight into what is required to power Ireland over the next 100 years.
Meghann looks at the impact of our changing weather patterns.
She interviews Dr Noel Fitzpatrick from Met Eireann on climate change and storm chasing in the US, Siobhan Wynne from ESB Networks gives us an insight into storm preparedness and restoration efforts while Limerick couple Neil and Maura share their experience of Storm Eowyn.
With Ireland generating 750,000 of food waste each year, Meghann chats with three guests who are helping to tackle this issue.
Maurice Mc Geehan, Head Performance Chef at the IRFU, talks about the importance of food education, Liam Murphy, Country Manager at Positive Carbon, explains how AI food waste monitors are helping businesses track and reduce their waste in real time while Niall Sabongi, restaurant owner and founder of Sustainable Seafood Ireland, discusses what sustainable seafood really means.
Fashion plays a huge part in climate change with staggering amounts of textile waste are created every year.
Meghann is joined by Aoife McNamara, founder of her own hugely successful fashion label and Ireland's first B Corp certified fashion house and Cian Charlton who runs 35 Vintage, a clothes shop on Fade Street in Dublin.
Dr Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at University College Cork, sits down with host Meghann to discuss the future of energy and how we can learn from what was achieved almost 100 years ago with the construction of the Ardnacrusha generation station in Co Clare.
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Host Meghann Scully chats to comedian Colm O’Regan about his life and career as a self-declared “climate worrier” and how he is using comedy to navigate despair.
Jessamyn Fairfield and Katy Schutte talk about community and comedy, and how their show We Built This City on Rock and Coal mixes comedy and audience interaction to make climate issues local, personal and, above all, hopeful.
Meghann Scully explores how living with less can open up space for a more sustainable future.
Paul Lawford is the founder of Small Change, and tells the story of how he quit his job, sold most of his possessions, and built his own Tiny Home with no previous construction experience.
Aidan Gately, of Joy at Home, is a decluttering specialist and certified KonMari consultant, as well as the first Declutter Expert on RTÉ’s popular television series Home Rescue. He chats about how decluttering is about far more than tidying up; it’s a mindset shift that can reduce waste and bring calm to our homes.
Host Meghann Scully is joined by Sean McCabe, Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemian Football Club, and Oscar Carolan, sustainability consultant and co-founder of Green & Blueprints.
They look at how we can use the world of sport to advocate for, and implement, significant changes in sustainability. From work with youth sports clubs and Leinster Rugby, through to the initiatives of Bohemians Football Club, Oscar and Sean highlight innovative initiatives, practical solutions, and the pivotal role sports can play in creating a more sustainable future.
We have launched a new podcast series to empower and encourage customers, communities and businesses to help achieve a clean energy future. The 12-part series looks at sustainability in all its forms as we explore everything from sport, the arts, architecture to food, fashion and storms.
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