The Raheny Podcast

What do a childhood love of an Irish folk band, a green dot on a map, and a preserved French moss have in common? They’re all part of Alena’s story of moving from a small village in the Czech Republic to becoming the founder of Blooming Boutique, one of Raheny’s most creative and colourful businesses. In this warm conversation on The Raheny Podcast , Alena shares how her family’s idea grew into a...

In this episode, I sit down with Wim de Jongh, co-founder of Hope Beer in Dublin, to explore how storytelling and community shape a brewery’s identity. Wim shares the origins of the Hope name, the folklore behind their labels, and the challenges of growing a mission-driven business in a crowded market. Perfect for podcasters, founders, and leaders who want to see how narrative and community can tu...

In this episode of The Raheny Podcast , I chat with Sorcha, owner and partner at Village Vets Raheny. From training in Budapest to opening a three-floor veterinary hospital in the old Ulster Bank building, Sorcha shares what it takes to run a modern clinic while keeping the warmth of a local community practice. She talks about common pet issues, why insurance matters, and the little touches that m...

Photographer Nicola Webster has built a career on capturing the fleeting moments families treasure most. In this episode of The Raheny Podcast , she talks with Kevin Redmond about her creative beginnings, the lessons she’s learned across 25 years in business, and why the best photos are never about posing, but about connection. A thoughtful listen for anyone curious about creativity, memory, and t...

In this episode of The Raheny Podcast, we dive into the inspiring story of Louise McEvoy, the owner of Lil Stompers, a children's shoe shop nestled in the heart of Raheny Village. Louise shares her journey from starting the business in December 2019, navigating the challenges of COVID-19, and her passion for providing the perfect fit for little feet. Discover how Lil Stompers became a community fa...

For over 30 years the Raheny Summer Project catered to 400+ excitable kids every day of June. It was completely run by volunteers . This is the story of how they kept the show on the road.

Christiana Carbery was born in a cottage near Hilltop in 1929 and she’s been in Raheny ever since. In this episode, she takes us on a vivid, funny, and heart-warming walk through nearly a century of village life. She shares memories of sliding down cliffs in the quarry, watching eels in Edenmore ponds, where her school was!, and sledding down frozen roads in winter. There are tales of hoolies, hor...

At just 17, Daniel Fee (https://www.youtube.com/@danielfee33) has done what most film fans only dream of - interviewing A-list Hollywood actors and being flown to London by a major director to shadow him on set. All while still living in Raheny and juggling life as a teenager. In this episode, Daniel shares how he went from filming YouTube videos at home to building real connections in the film in...

Dave Geraghty is a founding member of Bell X1, one of Ireland’s most celebrated bands, with platinum albums, sold-out tours, and global acclaim. He also performs under the moniker 'Join Me In The Pines'. This was a great conversation with one of Ireland’s most talented musicians.

What started as a casual conversation between Dee Farrelly and Aoife O'Sullivan has turned into something historic, Raheny’s first-ever (or first in a long time!) St. Patrick’s Day Parade. But how do you go from an idea over a chat to organising a full-scale community event? In this episode, we dive into the journey of bringing the parade to life, the challenges, the surprises, and what it means f...