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Mná na hÉireann

Ciara Riordan
Ireland
Mná Na Héireann
Dublin, Ireland
Houston, United States
Endometriosis
Philadelphia, United States
MK1 Studios
Sudan
Farming In Ireland
Cork, Ireland
STEM Education
Los Angeles
TED
Cork
Friendo
Inch Beach, Ireland
Irish Language
Literacy
Education
Codema

Mná na hÉireann - Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. BBC 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 t... more

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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 ... more

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, Ja... more

Mná na hÉireann podcast with BBC journalist Ciara Riordan. Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. This week’s guest Hilary McGann is from Limerick and now based in Boston. Hilary is a journalist, content creator and fellow podc... more

Mná na hÉireann podcast with BBC journalist Ciara Riordan. Women of Ireland. Celebrating Irish women at home and abroad. This week’s guest is former Irish international long jumper Imelda Phillips.

Originally from Cork and now living in Swansea, Wal... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jan Cosgrave
Clinical Psychologist, CEO & Co-Founder of Neurotype
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Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Dr. Jan Cosgrave
Hilary McGann
Irish journalist; NewsbyHil founder; former CNN producer; from Limerick, living in Boston
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Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Hilary McGann
Imelda Phillips
Former Irish international athlete; founder of Arete Sport; athlete engagement manager at Switch the Play Foundation
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Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Imelda Phillips
Sasha Hamrogue
Digital director at Onic; founder of Mamas Working 9-5 and Beyond
Onic; MTV (past)
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Sasha Hamrogue
Carina Roseingrave
Full-time farmer, entrepreneur, Department of Agriculture Woman Farmer Ambassador for 2026
Burn View Farm Eggs; Acorns programme
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Carina Roseingrave
Donna Gartland
CEO of Codema, Dublin's Energy Agency
Codema
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Donna Gartland
Kiera Dignam
Female vocalist and songwriter, from Dublin, lives in Dublin
Independent musician
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Kiera Dignam
Kathy McLoughlin
Irish educator; resilience and literacy advocate; worked in Sudan
Educator, former head of English in Sudan
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Kathy McLoughlin
Julie Ryan
Irish film and television producer
MK1 Studios/Young Offenders project
Episode: Mná na hÉireann - Julie Ryan

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Ciara Riordan
Host of Mná na hÉireann; interviewing Irish women about defining moments and what being Irish means

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Mná na hÉireann - Hilary McGann
Q: What does being a Mná na hÉireann mean to you?
Hilary reflects on pride in being Irish while building a life abroad, the warmth of the Irish community in places like Boston, and the importance of balancing journalism with motherhood and personal authenticity.
Mná na hÉireann - Hilary McGann
Q: What was your second defining moment in your career?
She describes starting Newsfix, growing it into a daily podcast, and ultimately closing the venture. The experience taught her about journalism, audience engagement, and the realities of running a journalist-led business.
Mná na hÉireann - Hilary McGann
Q: Tell us about your first defining moment and what happened.
Hilary explains how a Brexit news moment in Dublin sparked a realization that international news was her true calling, leading her to pursue a career with CNN and to relocate to London for opportunities she had previously not imagined.
Mná na hÉireann - Claudia Redmond
Q: Okay. And then what's the, your third defining moment?
Her third defining moment centers on strong female role models in her life, especially her Auntie Miriam and Mary Robinson, whose leadership, style, and courage inspired Claudia to pursue journalism with confidence and to value authenticity and respect in all interactions.
Mná na hÉireann - Claudia Redmond
Q: Could you tell us your first defining moment?
Her first defining moment centers on being born into two amazing Irish families—one from Belfast and one from Cork—along with the cultural and emotional backdrop of Mosney's arena of show bands, which fueled her love of theatre and performance.

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A show that profiles Irish women across diverse sectors, often highlighting leadership, resilience, and global impact. Episodes center on three defining moments in each guest's life, with candid storytelling about career pivots, identity, and how being Irish informs their work and world view. Notable strengths include a wide range of high-achievement guests—from film and media to fashion, health tech, education, and AI—paired with warm, personal storytelling and light rapid-fire segments that emphasize culture and personality. The format tends to attract listeners who value professional inspiration, mentorship, and insights from Irish women shaping global industries.

What stands out is its consistent focus on personal growth and community,... more

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7. Kiera Dignam
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