Re:Energise from ESB

Want to break free from the fast fashion trap? Host Meghann Scully dives into the massive environmental cost of textile waste and explores how the future of style can be ethical, circular, and incredibly successful in Ireland.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we meet two major figures rewriting the rules of the Irish clothing industry:

Aoife McNamara – Founder of her own luxury clothing brand and Ireland’s very first B Corp-certified fashion house, sharing how to create premium garments without hurting the planet.

Cian Charlton – Owner of 35 Vintage on Fade Street, Dublin, charting his incredible journey from selling his own clothes online to running one of the capital's top pre-loved stores.

Discover what "sustainable fashion" actually means, how to build a timeless wardrobe, and why vintage and ethical choices are dominating the future of retail.

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Can Ireland achieve a 100% clean energy future? Host Meghann Scully sits down with one of the country's leading energy experts to explore how we can look back at a massive historical milestone—the building of Ardnacrusha power station in Co. Clare nearly 100 years ago—to solve our modern climate crisis.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we are joined by:

Dr. Paul Deane – Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at University College Cork (UCC).

Discover what it will actually take for Ireland to reach its net-zero climate goals, how we can secure a self-sufficient and clean power supply, and what these massive renewable energy shifts mean for local communities and your electricity bills.

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Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Host Meghann Scully dives into how to beat climate anxiety and apathy by using the unexpected power of comedy, stand-up, and the arts to find genuine hope for a sustainable future.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we discover why laughing through the despair might actually be the key to saving the planet:

Colm O’Regan – Acclaimed Irish comedian, author, and self-declared "climate worrier," who shares how navigating his own environmental failures is far more honest (and funnier) than perfect sustainability claims.

Jessamyn Fairfield & Katy Schutte – Creators of the interactive comedy show We Built This City on Rock and Coal, explaining how they use humor and audience interaction to make climate action feel local and personal.

Discover why perfection isn't required to make a difference, how community resilience is built through storytelling, and how to stay motivated when the news feels hopeless.

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Could you throw away 90% of your possessions to live in a tiny home? Host Meghann Scully explores how living with less can solve our housing headache and open up space for an affordable, sustainable future in Ireland.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we meet two experts who abandoned the traditional property ladder to rethink our living spaces:

Paul Lawford – Founder of Small Change, who shares his incredible story of quitting his job, selling his belongings, and building his own DIY Tiny Home with zero construction experience.

Aidan Gately – Decluttering specialist, certified KonMari consultant (Joy at Home), and the resident expert on RTÉ’s hit TV series Home Rescue.

Discover the radical mindset shift behind minimalism, how downsizing can dramatically reduce your waste, and why intentional living can transform your mental health and your wallet.

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Can sports save the planet? Host Meghann Scully dives into the future of sports sustainability in Ireland, looking at how the world of sport can advocate for and implement major climate action.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we are joined by:


Sean McCabe – Head of Climate Justice and Sustainability at Bohemian Football Club (Bohs)


Oscar Carolan – Sustainability Consultant and Co-Founder of Green & Blueprints

Discover how Irish sports clubs, fans, and athletes are moving past token green initiatives to tackle the climate crisis head-on—and how local communities can do the same.

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