A Life in Dublin

Today’s episode is a little bit different in the sense that the tables were turned and it is an interview I did on the Mick McDermott podcast. Mick, who is a brilliant podcast host, is currently travelling around Ireland in his camper van, which he also lives in! He was kind enough to invite me into his humble abode for a chat and go into detail on my experiences living abroad and how that experie...

We chat about some of the biggest Irish news stories that we can remember from our lifetime...We also get sidetracked on the topic of antioxidants, green tea and our curiosity scale! If you'd like to get in touch, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us on Instragram or via email... Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

No, I'm not going to sing you a Christmas song but I wanted to wish you all a very happy Christmas. Really appreciate each and every one of you for tuning in this year. To celebrate this Christmas day I'm going to leave you with one of my favourite podcast moments of the year. Please enjoy! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Over the course of the last year, I’ve had the pleasure of talking to so many different people from all over the world. They’ve made me laugh and even sometimes cry but ultimately our guests have inspired me and taught me a much more beautiful perspective on life.  Next year in 2024, I hope to continue the A Life in Dublin project, but to push it a little bit more so that it is benefitti...

Improvised conversation from Mark and Eoin. Get in touch with us! We'd love to hear from you! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Irish Curses Article www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/best-of-ireland-54-irish-curses-you-won-t-have-learned-in-school Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark and Eoin learn about some of the surprising people who live or have lived in Ireland. We'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with us via email or Instagram! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After some miserable weather and a few ups and downs in Dublin over the last few weeks, Mark and Eoin decide to focus on the positives and chat through 20 reasons to stay in Dublin. Get in touch with us. Let us know what you think! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Around about a year ago I found out that Arthur Guinness, famed creator of the black stuff, got married in the former church, current restaurant and bar, located on Mary Street in Dublin 1. Despite my many visits to this bar, I had no idea of this little piece of history which happened right in Dublin City Centre. I learned this from today’s guest Ross and I’ve subsequently learned all sorts of ra...

Mark and Eoin have a chat about some of the Christmas traditions we have here in Ireland. We'd love to hear from you!! Reach out to us via email or Instagram. Most importantly, we hope you all enjoy the Christmas period! Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I was joined by Joy from Italy! We had an amazing conversation which ranged from finding her community in Dublin, changing Italian culture, sound therapy and much more in between. To you the listener, thank you so much for being here with us…I really do not take your attention for granted. If you’re enjoying the show, it would mean so much to me if you could share it with a friend...

As Mark stood looking at a herron standing in a river, he wondered what is the current Irish dream or the ideal life in Ireland? Mark and Eoin chat through it! Get in touch with us! We'd love to hear from you! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode of the podcast I was joined by Arbias from Kosovo. I consider myself an extremely lucky guy to have been able to sit down with Arbias and listen to his story. He has experienced true hardship in his life but also demonstrated incredible grit and resilience.  Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Mark and Eoin chat about whether or not Irish people can be deemed as fashionable... Let us know your thoughts! Get in touch on Instagram or send us an email! We love to hear from all of you and we'll respond to everyone :) Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I chat to Buddy who hails all the way from Sri Lanka. We talk about his life in Sri Lanka and how a dream career took him to Dublin. But I have to say, what I loved most about his story is about how he became a magician. Have a listen to how he found his mentor and how that mentor taught him all that he needed to know, it’s really inspiring! He finishes the chat by performing a tri...

As per a listener request, Mark and Eoin (possibly the worst people to talk on the subject) give their advice on how to successfully get into the dating scene in Dublin! Get in touch with us! Send in your questions or requests! We really love to hear from you and we'll take the time to respond to everyone :) Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on...

This conversation is a recording of myself and Ahmed who is from Egypt. This is a longer than usual episode but we go in-depth into a number of different topics like some of the differences between modern day and ancient Egypt, the story of how he was shot during the Arab Spring, how an Irishman could be held responsible for starting the Egyptian revolution back in 1919 and we also discuss the hor...

Mark and Eoin chat about the world of Irish TV! Get in touch! We really love to hear from you!! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I had pleasure of sitting down with Arny, who hails all the way from Chile. Now, picture this: it's nearly a decade ago, and Arny is presented with a once-in-a-lifetime chance. He takes a leap of faith and joins the mesmerizing world of Cirque Du Soleil in Mexico, following his deepest passions. Our conversation today dives deep into the rich tapestry of Arny's life, starting w...

Mark and Monica have a chat about what they think makes you a real Dubliner! Get in touch with your ideas and answers!! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this chat myself and Monica were joined by Clare Cullen, aka Clisare. Clare is an award winning Irish YouTuber, you can find a link to her main YouTube page in the description of this episode, through which you’ll find links to all the different places you can find Clare’s content. In this chat we talk about how she turned her passion into a career as a full-time content creator, how and why sh...

In this episode Mark and Eoin attempt to stream live on YouTube for the first time whilst chatting about what we all go through when we need to make a fresh start. Our sound quality was not fantastic so apologies for that. Next week it'll be better! Keep an eye on our Instagram to see when we'll be live next! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted o...

Much to my envy, Luiza has lived in far-flung places all over the world. China, Australia, Italy amongst many others. In this chat I talk to Luiza about her experiences travelling the world, which includes following strangers to very remote islands for work, and how she ended up living here in Dublin. She also spoke to me about how she started Cantito Dublin - an incredibly popular night for creat...

Mark and Eoin chat about Irish people's internal battle for a winning mentality and about the sports we grow up with! If you have any comments or feedback we'd love to hear from you! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was delighted to welcome back The Accidental Rapper for his second appearance on the podcast. The man weaves his music, his career, and his activism into a singular tapestry, all driven by a relentless quest for a better world. In this episode we chat about his upcoming music, recording process, environmental issues and Ireland’s current and historic stance of neutrality. Find links to The Accid...

Mark and Eoin have a chat about Mark's holiday in Italy and the Hiberno-English which we speak here in Ireland. Oh and a deep-dive into macchiatos! Please get in touch with us with your thoughts on the show! Email alifeindublin@gmail.com Our Instagram Page instagram.com/a_life_in_dublin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.