The Sweeney Show

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Family law Solicitor Keith Walsh

Award winning family lawyer, Family law in Ireland, Child Access during Covid 19, Domestic violence protection, Divorce – current time lines, Plans for the future, Advice to young Solicitors setting out, and lots more

William describes himself a s self-motivated, self-starter with a passion for what I do best: identifying opportunities and solving problems.

William has a long and successful career in the telecommunications, retail and legal sectors. With experience in long term strategic planning, business development, compliance, corporate governance, risk assessment, corporate sales, account management, training and development, telecommunications, retail and law, he has a unique set of skills that can compliment any business and help achieve its goals. I set up Argent Business Consultants who provide Data Protection & Employment advice to SME’s.

Bill is an International Mediator/arbitrator & problem solver/disputes resolver being qualified as an Irish Solicitor, Notary Public, Commissioner for Oaths, Irish/European Union Trade Mark Agent/Practitioner. He is an Accredited Mediator, (CEDR & CIARB, London UK) & a Fellow of the Centre of International Legal Studies, Salzburg Austria). Holder of 2 Irish Honours University degrees, he holds a First Class Honours Masters Degree in Advanced Legal Practice from Northumbria University in the UK and a Certificate in Professional Education from the Law Society of Ireland. Bill is well known from his Senior Partner postion at Holohan Lane LLP Solicitors, which are located in Cork & Dublin. He is also a Co-author of the book “Lawyers’ Professional Negligence & Insurance” (2012), and a number of books on personal & corporate insolvency and bankruptcy.

Sabrina Hill founder & managing director of Kopper Hair. In this podcast we chat about Loving what you do, Taking your business to the next level, Tips & strategies for business owners and entrepreneurs, Positive advice to anyone setting out on a career in the hair and beauty industry, And lots more.

Josepha Madigan was appointed as Minister of State for Education with responsibility for special education and inclusion on July 1st 2020. ​Following her election to the Dáil for the first time in 2016, Josepha was appointed to the Fine Gael Government Formation negotiation team by former-Taoiseach Enda Kenny. ​Prior to her appointment as Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in 2017, Josepha served on the Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee, the Future of Healthcare Committee, and was the Chairperson of the Budgetary Oversight Committee. ​She was a Fine Gael Councillor for the Stillorgan Ward on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, from May 2014 until her election as a T.D. Josepha practiced as a solicitor for twenty years. She won Family Lawyer of the year at the Irish Law Awards 2014. ​Josepha is also an author of a handbook for family lawyers and their clients entitled “Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Ireland” (Jordan Publishing, 2012). She studied at Mount Anville School, Trinity College Dublin and Blackhall Place. Josepha is a strong advocate of responsible governance and prudent spending. Josepha believes in a society that is progressive and creative but also in a government that is careful with tax-payers money and focused on building sound economic policies that make work pay. ​osepha would like to see extended support for the self- employed and working parents with childcare costs. Some of her other priorities include: ​Reform of the Local Property Tax Increased access to childcare Reducing the wait period before couples can apply for a divorce Reducing crime and building a secure society

Having studied Science in University College Dublin at undergraduate level, David specialised in biochemistry, completing his thesis and obtaining an honours degree in 2008. David worked in both the pharmaceutical and technology sectors before transitioning to law, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Dublin Institute of Technology, and qualifications in both Intellectual Property, and IT Law from the Law Society of Ireland.

David joined John Gaynor & Co Solicitors in 2011, was called to the Roll of Solicitors in December 2014 and became an Equity Partner in January 2016.

David is a general practitioner, qualified to practice in Ireland, England and Wales, and operates in all areas of law with particular expertise in the areas of Personal Injury, Defamation, Intellectual Property, and
Commercial & Residential Property transactions.

Eoin is the principal solicitor at Joyce and Co Solicitors.
Joyce & Co Solicitors was established in Cork City in the year 1982. Joyce & Co cover a range of legal areas ranging from immigration law services, personal injury claims, property transactions and wills and estates.

Eoin has been with the practice since 2010. He graduated from UCC with a degree in Commerce in 2008 and became qualified as a solicitor in 2014. Later on, Eoin completed a diploma in Immigration Law in 2019 through the Law Society of Ireland. Eoin’s main practice areas include immigration, personal injury and property.

Pat is a Cork native and is an all round entertainer but is most known as a Musician!
He has supported and played with a wide variety of popular artists including James Morrison, Paul Young, Sharon Shannon, Mundy and lots more.

Niamh Connolly is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist based in Dungarvan Co. Waterford. Following a BA in Psychology & MA in Counselling Psychology, Niamh completed a 2-year Post Graduate Diploma in CBT in 2011, and practiced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in High Street Medical Centre until 2017, when she moved to a more spacious premises at 22 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Niamh’s main aim is to demystify these mental struggles, and teach easy to use strategies that both identify the issues relevant to you, and improve your mindset. As she says “our mind is our most important muscle” and she wants to share the best exercises to keep it fit and healthy!

Throughout the years, Stephen Ryan @24Storiestribe 24 Stories has grown to become a Marketing Expert. He talks to The Sweeney Show about his journey as Head of the Marketing Department at Fota Wildlife Park, Corks RedFM 104-106 and becoming a Lecture in Cork Institute of Technology – CIT. He states the importance of watching customers, what they want and then building a social media around it for your business. This approach showed to be successful during his time at Fota Wildlife Park when they were acknowledged at national level for their website, social media platforms etc.

James is the founder of Social Enviro. Social enviro is a creative Facebook advertising agency that helps businesses who are struggling with social media in order to achieve clear and positive results. Make sure to watch this episode where James talks about social media and the importance of such platforms. He talks about the different approaches that should be taken by businesses on social media to achieve success, increase profits and build a community for your customers.

Johnny is a former outhalf Munster Rugby Supporters Club and Cork Constitution FC was forced to retire from rugby at the age of 25 due to a recurring hamstring injury. He gives us a detailed account of his journey as rugby player, his injury and the launch of his wellness and performance coaching workshops.

Barbara is the Director/Founder at Transilient Coaching Limited Ireland.
She explains that by monitoring and developing your emotional intelligence it helps you to produce results in your professional life.

The idea of the process of coaching is to allow you to deepen your learning, improve your performance and achieve your goals in order to not only help your work relationships but also enhance your career prospects.

David, well known at Material Boy, is an online Fashion Blogger and Influencer. He has been awarded RSVP Magazine Blogger Of The Year 2014 and Hi Magazine Most Stylish Blogger 2015. He has also worked as a Hair Stylist for over Two Decades and currently is the owner of a successful salon in Cork City Today he talks to The Sweeney Show about how he was bullied as a child, his success on social media and his passion for fashion

Graham bravely shares his personal journey from the depths of a drug and alcohol addiction to self harming and battling mental health issues to a successful MMA career to now being an advocate for change through sharing his own struggles.

Graham reached national prominence recently after his brilliant appearance with Ryan Tubridy on the RTÉ The Late Late Show.

Graham is a powerful transformational life coach, mindfulness coach and inspirational speaker.

This week we welcome the fantastic vocalist Gemma Sugrue. Gemma is the owner and director of Voiceworks Studio. Gemma is also a sought after session singer and backing vocalist. She was the soloist with Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Radio 1 Concert Orchestra’s performance of 90s dance classics at Electric Picnic, the 3Arena and the RTÉ 2fm ball.

We are very grateful Gemma took the time to give us an insight into how she started Voice W orks Studio, her perspective as a vocalist on the music industry today and all sorts of advice on issues many performers deal with on a daily basis.

Instagram influencer David Young aka Davey shares his views on the Fitness Industry, the negative and positive power of social media, mental health issues of young people today and the #bloggersunveiled saga that gripped the country last summer!

David is a Fitness Industry EntrepReneur and owner of Go Beyond, an on-line fitness and coaching company. Go Beyond specialise in getting people into the best shape of their lives through tailor-made nutrition and training plans, all while coaching them along the way.

Established in 2015 they have worked on a 1-2-1 basis with over 1500 clients, each one of those clients having received a specific and indiviDually tailored training and nutrition programme.

Paul is well known from askpaul.ie and Ireland AM. Ask Paul is a free financial advice hub for those seeking all aspects of consumer finance advice.

Paul tells his fascinating business story where he now runs three businesses, Ask Paul.ie, Pax Financial Planning and in early 2016 he designed and launched a product specifically for financial brokers, called Clear Choice.

Our first guest this week is Neville O Donoghue, The CEO of Bench Warmers! Benchwarmers are one of the worlds most popular sports pages with over 3 million followers across there social media platforms.