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Mná na hÉireann

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by Ciara Riordan

18 episodes

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Mná na hÉireann - Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. Journalist and Presenter Ciara Riordan interviews one Irish woman per episode on the Mná na hÉireann podcast. Each guest will talk about three defining moments, what they learned from them, and what being an Irish woman means to them. You will hear Irish women from every walk of life, living across the globe. And there is a bit of fun at the end with the rapid fire question round - Taytos or King crisps, Lyons or Barrys tea... which one do you prefer?! www.mnanaheireann.ie www.ciarariordan.com

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July 7, 2026

Mná na hÉireann - Aishling Ennis

Women of Ireland. This podcast celebrates Irish women at home and abroad. Journalist Ciara Riordan interviews one inspiring Irish woman per episode and finds out their three defining moments. This Irish woman is a force to be reckoned with! Aishling Ennis leads ‘Slack’ across the UK & Ireland at Salesforce, helping organisations rethink how work gets donein the age of AI. What is slack you may ask – it is a cloud-based communication and collaboration platform designed for workplaces. Aishling is from Dublin, lives in London. She holds a degree from DCU(Dublin city university) in Communication and Media studies and has a master’sin business management from UCD’s Michael Smurfit Graduate Business school. She previously volunteered in several orgaisations including the Irish Redcross, Junior Achievement Ireland and 100 minds social enterprise. Over nearly a decade at Salesforce, she’s built a reputation for combining commercial leadership with a people-first mindset. She is passionate about women in sales, leadership and business. www.mnanaheireann.iewww.ciarariordan.com

June 30, 2026

Mná na hÉireann - Janet Newenham

Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. Women of Ireland. BBC Journalist Ciara Riordan interviewing one inspiring Irish woman about their three defining moments and more!Janet Newenham is an award-winning travel journalist, content creator and entrepreneur. From Cork, based in Bali, Indonesia for the last 10 years, Janet hastravelled to more than 140 countries including North Korea in March 2025 andIraq in 2023. She is the founder of “Janet’s Journeys” - a travel company thatbrings women to the far-flung corners of the earth, from Afghanistan toAntarctica. This Irish woman has built up a huge following on social media too! www.mnanaheireann.iewww.ciarariordan.com

June 23, 2026

Mná na hÉireann - Dr. Jan Cosgrave

Mná na hÉireann Podcast with BBC journalist Ciara Riordan. Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. Three defining moments and more. This week's guest is Dr Jan Cosgrave. Born in Dublin, grew up in Maynooth, based in London, Jan is clinical psychologist and the CEO and co-founder of Neurotype, a venture-backed AI platform that helps clinicians cut the time it takes to write autism and ADHD diagnostic reports from several hours to under 45 minutes. Jan's mission is rooted in the frontline. Having worked in NHS neurodevelopmental assessment services, she saw first-hand the human cost of diagnostic waiting lists.She holds a PhD from Oxford and a Clinical Doctorate from UCL, and was a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania.Jan was recently invited to speak as one of three Irish founders on the "Building the Future" panel at the Embassy of Ireland in London, hosted by Digital Irish. She is a venture partner with The Tech Bros, the world's first all-female, all-technical accelerator, where she champions the next generation of women building in deep tech.She is also a regular voice on the ethics of AI in healthcare, having recently appeared at London Tech Week, and is passionate about what responsible, clinician-led technology can do for people who have waited too long to be understood. www.mnanaheireann.iewww.ciarariordan.com

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What is Mná na hÉireann?: Mná na hÉireann - Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. Journalist and Presenter Ciara Riordan interviews one Irish woman per episode on the Mná na hÉireann podcast. Each guest will talk about three defining moments, what they learned from them, and what being an Irish woman means to them. You will hear Irish women from every walk of life, living across the globe. And there is a bit of fun at the end with the rapid fire question round - Taytos or King crisps, Lyons or Barrys tea... which one do you prefer?!

www.mnanaheireann.ie www.ciarariordan.com
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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