In this episode, Sherin and Joe sit down with Jason Byrne — founder of Rise Above It and Ballymun Running Club — to talk about his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and how he’s now helping others through fitness, mindset, and community work.Jason opens up about his 16-year struggle with addiction, the moment that changed everything, and how he’s now inspiring people across Ireland to “rise above it” — literally and figuratively. There are plenty of laughs too, from stories of wild nights to jokes that close the episode with a smile.
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Episode 11 | Kiera Dignam
Welcome to Episode 11 of The Joe Irish Podcast with Sherin Hughes. In this episode, Sherin chats with Kiera Dignam, the talented singer and daughter of the late Christy Dignam, frontman of Aslan.Kiera opens up about her life growing up in Finglas, her journey as a musician, becoming a mother at 17, balancing family and career. She also speaks candidly about her father’s illness, his passing, and how she continues to honour his legacy through her own music.This episode is full of laughter, emotion, and raw honesty - a heartfelt conversation about life, family, and finding your voice.#JoeIrishPodcast #KieraDignam #ChristyDignam #Aslan #IrishPodcast #IrishMusic #DublinPodcast #MusicPodcast #Ireland #FemaleArtists
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Episode 10 | Coach Ken
🎙️ The JoeIrish Podcast with Sherin Hughes – Episode 10: Coach KenWelcome to a powerful and unfiltered episode featuring Coach Ken from the Cherry Orchard Running Club. From childhood in Bluebell to addiction, crime, and redemption, Ken shares his journey with brutal honesty, humour, and heart. This one’s a story of survival, community, and transformation.🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations💬 Let us know in the comments what part of Ken’s story hit you hardest.📢 Follow us for more episodes that dig deep into real lives and real Dublin stories.#JoeIrishPodcast #CoachKen #DublinStories #AddictionRecovery #CherryOrchard #IrishPodcast #SherinHughes #RealTalk #FestivalLife #StreetHustle #Bluebell #Ballyfermot
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Episode 9 | Shauna “Mama B” Bannon
In this episode, Joe Irish and Sherin Hughes welcome Shauna “Mama B” Bannon - the Dublin-born strawweight contender in the UFC - for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about life inside and outside the cage.
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Episode 8 | Sherin Hughes (The Sister Shed)
In this episode, Joe chats with Sherien Hughes, CEO and co-founder of Sister Sheds. Sherien talks about starting Sister Sheds with her cousin Rachel during lockdown and how they created a space to help women look after their mental health.
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