Re:Energise from ESB

Is it actually possible to ditch your car in Ireland? Host Meghann Scully hits the streets of Dublin to find out how car-reliant we really are, and heads to Galway city to test out a brand new e-mobility hub as a total non-cyclist.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we explore the massive health, environmental, and financial benefits of active travel with two incredible guests:

Sadhbh O’Neill – Lecturer, environmental activist, and dedicated everyday cyclist who successfully gave up her car.

Stephen McManus – Founder of The Bike Hub, a brilliant social enterprise promoting community inclusion, bike maintenance courses, and cycling safety.

Discover how local communities, kids, and even the over-60s are reclaiming the roads, saving money, and fighting climate change one pedal at a time.

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Can you turn a dead wind turbine into an outdoor bridge? Host Meghann Scully dives into the fascinating world of extreme repurposing and circular upcycling, proving that yesterday’s industrial waste is tomorrow’s ultimate "Grand Design."

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we discover how Irish innovators are breathing spectacular new life into massive structures:

Patrick Bradley – Renowned TV architect, breaking down the incredible realities, challenges, and design secrets of building high-end homes using recycled shipping containers.

Angie Nagle (BladeBridge) – Explaining the revolutionary green engineering project transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into public bridges, furniture, and infrastructure.

Gordon Hickey – Local café owner, sharing his firsthand experience of using creative, sustainable design to build a unique business space.

Discover how the circular economy is reshaping Irish construction, why traditional bricks and mortar are being replaced by eco-friendly ingenuity, and how to rethink the spaces around us.

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Is our digital obsession fueling the climate crisis? Host Meghann Scully takes a hard look at the technology we use every day, exploring whether the rise of artificial intelligence, gadgets, and data centres will save the planet—or push it over the edge.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we weigh the environmental risks and green solutions of tomorrow's tech with two top Irish broadcasters:

Elaine Burke – Leading tech journalist, commentator, and broadcaster, who breaks down the hidden sustainability complexities behind our daily digital habits.

Phil Smyth – Renowned scientist, TV presenter, and educator, discussing the critical importance of STEM education and how the next generation will use innovation to solve global challenges.

Discover the truth about your digital carbon footprint, how tech can revolutionise green energy, and why future innovations are essential for a net-zero world.

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How do we translate climate activism into real, measurable corporate and political action? Host Meghann Scully dives deep into how everyday citizens and major industries can work together to tackle environmental apathy and shape a sustainable future for Ireland.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we map out the true path to systemic change with two leading sustainability experts:

Dr. Tara Shine – Globally recognized environmental scientist, international climate policy advisor, and co-founder of Change by Degrees.

Sharon McManus – Group Head of Sustainability at ESB, breaking down how one of Ireland's largest energy companies implements massive climate action from the boardroom.

Discover how to transition from individual green habits to systemic global change, what the biggest challenges facing climate engagement are today, and how to find your voice in the green transition.

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Are extreme storms in Ireland getting worse? Host Meghann Scully looks at the terrifying reality of Storm Éowyn—the historic cyclone that broke 80-year-old national wind records—to uncover what role climate change is playing in our changing weather patterns.

In this mini-episode of the ESB Re:Energise podcast, we map the human impact and the monumental response to Ireland's worst storm in decades:

Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick – Weather researcher and science communicator, who breaks down the hard science behind escalating global climate trends.

Neil and Maura – Limerick residents who share their firsthand, harrowing experience of what it was like when Storm Éowyn directly hit their home.

Siobhan Wynne (ESB Networks) – Provides an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the massive emergency power restoration efforts that followed the destruction.

Discover what it takes to protect and repair the Irish power grid during a red weather alert, and how communities can build resilience against severe weather futures.

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