Brendan Courtney's My First Home

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 n...

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 ho...

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 th...

This week’s guests are Mark Rogers and Paul Kinsella; beauty influencer and interiors experts who have been together for years and tied the knot in 2021 becoming a stylish Irish duo known for their style, design and sharing their life online. Mark and Paul are not only partners in life & love but co- host the Glow Home Podcast and chat about why location was everything in their house hunt, and...

This week’s guest is the brilliant Fiona Frawley comedian, broadcaster, and one half of Spin 103.8’s Breakfast team, helping Dublin wake up laughing every morning. Off‑air, Fiona shares her home with her husband Duane Doogan and their dog Danish and as she tells Brendan, actually buying that home back in 2022 was anything but straightforward. From unexpected roadblocks to moments that felt more fa...

This week on Brendan Courtney’s My First Home, Dublin-based content creator, brand advisor and former magazine editor Laura Cunningham shares her deeply honest and inspiring journey to buying her first home as a solo parent.   From renting across Dublin to moving in with family to save, Laura shares the real story behind getting on the property ladder in today’s market. She opens up about the...

PR founder, style influencer and all-round creative Rob Kenny joins Brendan for a warm, honest and often hilarious chat about the realities of getting on the property ladder.   From renting a ‘chaotic but iconic’ Stoneybatter house in his twenties to eventually buying it, Rob shares the behind-the-scenes truth of navigating mortgages while self-employed, learning to save (the hard way), and d...

There’s something special about a first home; it’s independence, stability, and the freedom to shape life on your own terms. But in Ireland today, taking that step can feel as daunting as it is exciting. That’s where Brendan Courtney’s My First Home comes in, offering inspiration and practical guidance for anyone navigating the journey.   This week, TV presenter and digital creator Katja Mia...

Buying your first home rarely follows a straight line and in episode two of Brendan Courtney’s My First Home, influencer Jenny Claffey proves just that. From a windowless room in Brooklyn to moving back in with her parents in Dublin, Jenny’s journey is a masterclass in patience, persistence and perspective.   Navigating self-employment, saving challenges and a whirlwind renovation, she shares...

Buying your first home in Ireland is equal parts excitement and sheer panic - and My First Home with AIB captures it all. In this new podcast series, host Brendan Courtney sits down with well-known faces and first-time buyers to unpack the reality of getting on the property ladder.  In episode one, RTÉ’s Louise Duffy shares the story of buying her first home - not a dream house but a foothold...

Dive into Brendan Courtney’s My First Home, the podcast all about navigating Ireland’s property ladder. Each episode pairs first-hand stories from first-time buyers with AIB experts’ tips, practical advice, and some relatable moments that makes buying your first home a little less terrifying and a lot more doable! Subscribe, settle in, and join Brendan as he helps turn the dream of your first home...