On the Podcast this week… Monaghan footballer Dessie Ward is no stranger to commitment and hard work on the pitch, but now he’s taking on a whole new challenge off it. Recently married to his longtime partner Clodagh, Dessie has already embraced an unconventional start to homeownership moving into a derelict barn with big plans to transform it into something truly special. Known for his grounded nature, resilience and dry humor, Dessie is now navigating the realities of turning that vision into a home.

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On the Podcast this week...Aisling Maher, one of Ireland’s best-known camogie players, is a true leader both on and off the pitch. A standout for Dublin where she not only played but captained St Vincent’s Aisling is widely recognized for her leadership, straight-talking approach, and unwavering advocacy for equality in women’s sport.

On the AIB podcast with Brendan Courtney, Aisling shares an honest insight into elite sport from driving Dublin’s resurgence, including an All-Ireland semi-final and Division 1B success, to the pressures behind performance and her strong advocacy for mental wellbeing among athletes. She speaks candidly about the realities of competing at the highest level and the importance of using her platform to push for lasting change. Her story is both inspiring and impactful a powerful reflection of resilience, progress, and the growing momentum behind women’s sport in Ireland.

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On the Podcast this week...Jade Kirwan, known as the “self-build solo girl,” is a true force of resilience and ambition. Taking on the huge challenge of designing and building her own home entirely on her own, she’s become a powerful example of what’s possible with determination, courage, and self-belief.

On the AIB podcast with Brendan Courtney, Jade shares a refreshingly honest insight into the realities of self-building, from the obstacles and doubts to the immense pride of creating something from the ground up. Her story is inspiring a new generation of women to step outside the traditional path, take risks, and build lives and homes completely on their own terms.

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