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Walsh WednesdayWalsh Wednesday Ep. 22-B: Kathy McCarthy, American Heart Association of New York StateSorry to break up this week's episode into two videos, but the file size would have been killer, so I had to split it up.
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2025-05-2839 min
Time on Wing PodcastConor McCarthy - Executive Chairman, Emerald Airlines & Dublin AerospaceConor McCarthy shares his journey in aviation, starting from his apprenticeship at Aer Lingus at the age of 16. He discusses his early experiences, the challenges he faced, and his rise through the ranks to become an executive. Conor highlights the transformative period for Aer Lingus with the introduction of the Airbus A330, the challenges posed by competitors like Ryanair, and the strategic decisions made to adapt to the evolving aviation landscape. His insights reflect a deep passion for the industry and a commitment to innovation and progress.
2025-03-091h 35
The insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#241: Conor McCarthy (Part 2)Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Dublin, Ireland, who is now the Senior Irish Welterweight Champion of the sport, and recently made his Cage Warriors professional debut in Rome, Italy - where he beat a very experienced fighter on his home soil.Conor was also only diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2021, which makes his continued achievements that much more impressive.In this episode Conor speaks about:What set him apart from his competitor in Rome.
2024-12-1228 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#241: Fighting As A Professional MMA Athlete In Cage Warriors, While Living With T1D, with Conor McCarthyIn today’s episode Eoin chats with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Dublin, Ireland, who is now the Senior Irish Welterweight Champion of the sport, and recently made his Cage Warriors professional debut in Rome, Italy - where he beat a very experienced fighter on his home soil.Conor was also only diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 2021, which makes his continued achievements that much more impressive.In this episode Conor speaks about:What set him apart from his competitor in Ro...
2024-12-1140 min
Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly34. Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman at Emerald Airlines & Dublin AerospaceConor McCarthy is an airline industry veteran with over 43 years of experience, a serial entrepreneur and has helped set up several airlines and aerospace companies worldwide.He is the founder of PlaneConsult, an aviation consultancy company, which has, over the past 19 years, worked in many airlines including easyJet, Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Copa, and Thai AirAsia.He has held roles in Aer Lingus Commuter, Ryanair (where he was responsible for the famous 25 minute turnaround, among other things), and is a Co-founder, shareholder, and former director of AirAsia and its affiliates in Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, and India....
2024-08-2952 min
Listen! With Frank Mitchell5065: LISTEN¦ Should zero hours contracts be banned? As economy minister Conor Murphy is expected to outlaw them, Frank got the thoughts of Unison rep Conor McCarthyShould zero hours contracts be banned? As economy minister Conor Murphy is expected to outlaw them, Frank got the thoughts of Unison rep Conor McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-0107 min
ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = ProgramsEpisode 176: 🇺🇸 prior, deltas & Dinner with PhineasIn this episode, Conor and Bryce chat with Phineas Porter about the functions delta, prior and more over dinner.Link to Episode 176 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)TwitterADSP: The PodcastConor HoekstraBryce Adelstein LelbachAbout the Guest:Phineas Porter is a Software Developer at Jump Trading. Previously, he held roles in quant research and technology at UBS and Citibank. He graduated from Columbia University in 2014 with a degree in Operations Research. He lives in New York City with his wife, daughter...
2024-04-0524 min
Shane Rice TVThe Off Season: S2 Ep4: Rory Beggan & Conor McCarthyI make the trip to my own club; Scotstown to speak to two of Monaghan's stars; Rory Beggan & Conor McCarthy. With one All Star each; Rory and Conor have lit up the All Ireland series in recent times, with Conor picking up an All Star for 2023. We speak on the Scotstown Ulster campaign as well as kicking some mighty scores.This episode is sponsored by WHOOP - join.whoop.com/shanericeIf you enjoyed this episode give it a like and subscribe, and let me know who you want on future Off Season episodes.
2024-01-1927 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining DiabetesBecoming A Professional MMA Fighter, with Conor McCarthy (Part 2)Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Dublin, Ireland, who is now the Senior Irish Welterweight Champion of the sport. Conor was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes very recently, in 2021, which makes his continued achievements that much more impressive.In this episode Conor speaks about:How he got into fighting.How he manages his blood sugar during training and fights.How he dramatically cuts weight for fights.Why he competes in...
2023-09-2131 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#183: Becoming A Professional MMA Fighter, with Conor McCarthy (Part 1)In today’s episode Eoin chats with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor is a Mixed Martial Arts fighter from Dublin, Ireland, who is now the Senior Irish Welterweight Champion of the sport. Conor was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes very recently, in 2021, which makes his continued achievements that much more impressive.In this episode Conor speaks about:How he got into fighting.How he manages his blood sugar during training and fights.How he dramatically cuts weight for fights.Why he co...
2023-09-2038 min
The Unstuck PodcastEpisode 19: Collaborations, Conversations, ContributionsHow can you collaborate, conversate and contribute today?
2023-09-1901 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 18: Top and TailHow can you start and end your next interaction on a high?
2023-09-1801 min2023-09-1701 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 16: At Your ServiceHow are you being of service to your customers, today?
2023-09-1601 min2023-09-1501 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 14: Play It SmallNo matter the size of your organisation, how can you act like a small one, and bring more attention to your customers, today?
2023-09-1401 min2023-09-1301 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 12: Expectation + Excitement + ExpressionIt’s a great day to ask yourself if you have high expectations about this project, are excited about this project and feel that this project is an expression of you.
2023-09-1201 min2023-09-1100 min2023-09-1001 min2023-09-0901 min2023-09-0801 min2023-09-0701 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 6: How Might WeA good question can smash through a stalled thinking process faster than anything else.
2023-09-0601 min2023-09-0501 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 4: Love Small WinsInstead of spending all day up in the clouds thinking about the big goal, how will you celebrate this next small goal?
2023-09-0401 minThe Unstuck PodcastEpisode 3: Clarity | Consistency | CommitmentHow can you bring clarity, consistency and commitment to your work, today?
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The Unstuck PodcastEpisode 1: IntroductionIntroduction to a 30-day podcast serious around the issue of getting unstuck in our business.
2023-09-0102 min
The Boys We've SeenReplacing Mick McCarthy: The Brian Kerr AppointmentSend us a textJoin Conor and Jonny as they go back in time to 2003. Mick McCarthy has resigned as Ireland manager and the race to replace him is an odd podge of exotic French managers, former England captains and Irish legends. Leading the race is Brian Kerr but there is significant challenge from Peter Reid, King Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Moran and many others. Here we discuss the 'what ifs', the 'why bothers', and the 'why nots?' in great detail.Follows us on those socials and don't forget to leave a review xox
2023-04-241h 09
The East is a Podcast(Preview) Politics and Letters: Conor McCarthy on Edward Said *Friend of the podcast Chris Beausang has started his own podcast! Subscribe to his show here on Apple Podcasts and listen to the entire episode* An interview with Conor McCarthy about the life and work of the Palestinian literary critic and activist Edward Said. Conor McCarthy is a Senior Lecturer at Maynooth University. His books include The Cambridge Introduction to Edward Said, Modernisation, Crisis and Culture in Ireland 1969 - 1992. He has also edited The Revolutionary and Anti-Imperialist Writings of James Connolly 1893 - 1916. I blog at https://aonchiallach.github.io
2023-03-1936 min
Politics and LettersConor McCarthy: Edward SaidAn interview with Conor McCarthy about the life and work of the Palestinian literary critic and activist Edward Said.
Conor McCarthy is a Senior Lecturer at Maynooth University. His books include The Cambridge Introduction to Edward Said, Modernisation, Crisis and Culture in Ireland 1969 - 1992. He has also edited The Revolutionary and Anti-Imperialist Writings of James Connolly 1893 - 1916.
I blog at https://aonchiallach.github.io
2023-03-141h 23
The VoicenoteEpisode 7: 50 Shades of Flags with Conor GalvinIn this episode, Padraig manages to score himself a hot date (even if he didn’t realise) with his one time internet associate, very brief teammate and fellow Corkman Conor Galvin. The boys chat red and green flags, fake tan disasters and how Angela Bassett did her thing!Not one to turn down the opportunity to be centre stage, Conor is fond of the storytelling scene and has recently used it as a platform to speak about the struggles he’s faced with his mental health in the past. This is a very frank...
2023-03-0154 min
The First 10 PodcastSeason 4 FinaleSend us a text"The goal of this podcast is to help business builders learn some best practices when they go looking for their first 10, to expose the things worth doing and the things that might be dead ends and ultimately cost time and money. We should all be recycling these days, and when it comes to understanding your customers and how you talk to them, there's a ton of value that my guests have shared that is worth repeating." – Conor McCarthy.Welcome to the final episode of season 4 of The First 10 Podcast, and what a...
2022-10-1929 minThe First 10 PodcastTop 10 Avoidable Mistakes SaaS Startups Make with Rob WallingSend us a text‘’In a start-up, you can’t move slowly because your competition is not moving slowly.’’ – Rob Walling. On this bonus episode of the First 10 Podcast, I have something a little different for you. I asked Rob Walling, serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and host of the popular podcast ‘Startups for the Rest of Us’ , if I could reshare the audio from a Youtube video he posted entitled "Top 10 Avoidable Mistakes SaaS Startups Make". When I saw this video, I knew I had to share it. Its short, and stuffed with classic (and not so classic) p...
2022-10-0312 min
The Flying Irishman PodcastConor McCarthy - The Irishman Behind Emerald Airlines - Episode 9How do you create and launch a new airline from scratch during a pandemic? Jarlath's guest today might be the only person on the planet who can give you a full answer to that question. Conor McCarthy tracks his own journey from leaving school without a leaving certificate to climbing the ladder of management at AerLingus to becoming the CEO of the new kid on the block, Emerald Airlines. In this lively long form discussion Conor has the time to reflect on everything he has experienced in this storied 45 years career in aviation.
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2022-09-291h 10
The Flying Irishman PodcastConor McCarthy - The Irishman Behind Emerald Airlines - Episode 9How do you create and launch a new airline from scratch during a pandemic? Jarlath's guest today might be the only person on the planet who can give you a full answer to that question. Conor McCarthy tracks his own journey from leaving school without a leaving certificate to climbing the ladder of management at AerLingus to becoming the CEO of the new kid on the block, Emerald Airlines. In this lively long form discussion Conor has the time to reflect on everything he has experienced in this storied 45 years career in aviation.
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2022-09-291h 10The First 10 PodcastBeing expert enough with Nick Loper [#40]Send us a textWelcome back to the final episode of season four, and what a season it has been – but it’s not over just yet! Joining me to wrap up this serial-entrepreneur season is founder and chief side hustler of Side Hustle Nation, Nick Loper. Have you ever had the itch to get a side hustle going!? If so, you will love this episode! If you have ever researched how to start your own side business, chances are high that you’ve come across Nick’s go-to website, www.sidehustlenation.com. Through his website a...
2022-09-0138 minThe First 10 PodcastPro-Level SaaS Marketing with Corey Haines [#39]Send us a text"When people are actively looking for a product like yours, and you're not marketing it, you are actually doing an act of disservice. You are starving them of something that they need, that they could use. By not marketing, you're putting a ceiling on your potential." – Corey Haines. Are you currently creating or marketing a product in the SaaS space? If so, you will love and learn so much from this week's episode with SaaS marketing expert Corey Haines. Corey is a marketer, entrepreneur, podcaster, investor, and soon to be an aut...
2022-07-1543 min
That's What I Call MarketingS1. Ep6: Emer McCarthy "It’s Not Luck, It’s Insights"Never one to shy away from controversy, Paddy Power over the years has delivered some of the most memorable PR stunts and ad campaigns in the business. This week, Conor is joined by Emer McCarthy, Head of Brand at Paddy Power. Emer delves into the key processes behind brand building and the importance of investing in relationships with her agencies, and shares some great personal anecdotes along the way too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-071h 03The Boys We've SeenMick McCarthy and the 2000 Euros CampaignSend us a textHow many mirrors did Mick McCarthy break?!?! This week our boys talk about Mick McCarthy and the Republic's failed efforts to qualify for the 2000 Euros. In a group with Yugoslavia, Croatia, Macedonia and Malta, the path to Holland/Belgium seemed a tough one. That was, until we were top of the bleeding group! It all seemed so easy, a young Damien Duff and Robbie Keane were tearing it up, we had good results against great teams and, once again, the Irish fans were dreaming of something bigger. Just like the '98 campaign we...
2022-06-0659 minThe First 10 PodcastBuilding with your audience with Brennan Dunn [#38]Send us a textWondering how best to grow your audience or perhaps, how to fund your next trip to Ireland? If so, this week's podcast is a must-listen for you! This week, joining Conor on the show is special guest and serial entrepreneur Brennan Dunn. Brennan is the co-founder of RightMessage, a platform for online businesses to enhance their automated segmentation and website personalisation. In this episode, Brennan walks us through his fascinating leap from consulting into SaaS, launching and selling his project management tool Planscope and the accidental beginning of his thriving community, Double Your...
2022-05-2642 minThe First 10 PodcastHow to talk to your customers with Brian Casel [#37]Send us a textThis week, joining the podcast is special guest, serial entrepreneur, and the king of shiny objects, Brian Casel. Brian is the founder of Zip Message, a popular video messaging tool for async conversations, which launched at the beginning of 2021. Brian recently sold and exited some of his earlier businesses, including Audience Ops and ProcessKit. Brian firmly believes that with each business opportunity came great learnings and experiences, which he has carried forward to get him to where he is today. Get ready to dive into an episode filled with fascinating insights a...
2022-05-0530 minThat's What I Call MarketingS1. Ep3: Kay McCarthy "How Brands Remain Relevant"In this week’s episode, Conor Byrne is joined by Kay McCarthy, Founder and MD at MCCP, and a global brand strategy leader in her field. At Diageo, Kay shaped the Guinness brand positioning strategy to pivot the brand on its journey from being an old man’s drink to being a drink relevant for people of all generations. If you want to understand how to gather insights for a great strategy, this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-04-2656 minThe Boys We've SeenMick McCarthy and the 1998 World Cup CampaignSend us a textBack by popular demand! This week our boys talk about Mick McCarthy and the Republic's failed efforts to qualify for the 1998 World Cup. Listen as we discuss the FAI's refusal to back McCarthy's appointment, learn why Ireland fans booed Roy Keane and discover the Irish players that time has forgotten. Was this a glorious period? Not at all. Was it exciting? You can bet your ass it was! Cast your minds back to a second-place finish, a lacklustre play-off against Belgium and a time when the Irish media criticised the manager (who could...
2022-04-1557 minThe First 10 PodcastHow to think about value with Dave Parker [#36]Send us a text’If I don’t understand the cost of selling the product, how to price and how to monetize it, I’m kind of screwed. Right? And that’s why 70 to 90% of startups fail, they start with that first bucket, and they don’t look at the second bucket.’’ – Dave Parker.Each week on the podcast, we are joined by inspiring business builders who openly discuss their entrepreneurial journey with us, sharing how they obtained their first customers and revealing what worked and what didn’t throughout the growing process. This week, listeners are in f...
2022-03-2435 minThe First 10 PodcastFinding people who care with Rob Walling [#35]Send us a text‘’The biggest risk is not can you build this? The biggest risk is that no one cares. So how do you validate that someone will care? And how do you validate that someone will be willing to pay for what you are selling?’’ – Rob Walling. Calling all bootstrap founders! Joining us on today’s masterclass on launching and growing a business is special guest Rob Walling. Rob is an admired serial entrepreneur, investor, author, and host of the popular podcast ‘Startups for the Rest of Us’. Since 2005, Rob has guided thousands of startup founde...
2022-03-1630 minThe First 10 PodcastTaking small bets with Daniel Vassallo [#34]Send us a textHave you ever heard that to grow your business, you must think big? Well, what if we were to tell you that's not always the case. Joining Conor on today's episode is special guest Daniel Vassallo. Daniel is a master of taking small bets and has a fascinating story to share. Daniel's professional career was a roaring success as he worked for the globe's largest e-commerce retailer, Amazon. However, despite the promotions, benefits, and attractive six-figure salary, Daniel decided to take the bold plunge from his desirable full-time role into the u...
2022-03-1049 minThe First 10 PodcastBuilding on what already exists with Shane Melaugh [#33]Send us a textAre you ready to ignite an idea, fire up your business and transform your life!? If so, you will love soaking up today's episode with entrepreneur expert Shane Melaugh. Shane Melaugh has founded multiple seven-figure companies, including Thrive Themes, and is currently building his cultivating personal development community, ikario.Shane's personal story is fascinating. His mission via ikario is to share his life experiences with as many people as possible to help them break free and transform their lives into beautiful success stories. In this episode, Shane openly shares how his...
2022-03-0343 minThe First 10 PodcastTaking shots on goal with Jakob Greenfeld [#32]Send us a textIndie makers and marketplace shakers, this episode is a must-listen for you! Joining the podcast today is the prolific innovator and creator Jakob Greenfeld. Over the last two years, Jakob has successfully launched over fifteen software products and is the host of The Business Brainstorms podcast and creator of The Opportunities newsletter. In this episode, we learn about Jakob’s journey from becoming a physicist to testing out the road of entrepreneurship with his bootstrapped products. Jakob gives us great insight into the early days of his workings, framework, and product lau...
2022-02-1739 minThe First 10 PodcastWhy relationships matter with Andy Mackin [#31]Send us a textWelcome back to season four of The First 10 podcast. Kicking off this season’s debut episode is special guest Andy Mackin. Andy is the proud CEO of the Mackin group, based in Cork and operating globally. The Mackin group consists of two renowned companies Mackin EHS a health, safety, and environmental service provider, and Mackin Talent, a talent management solutions provider. Andy is a wealth of business knowledge and has so many fascinating stories to share, along with valuable advice and tips on succeeding in business. Andy openly shares insights from the...
2022-02-1047 minThe First 10 PodcastSeason 4 Introduction - The Serial Entrepreneur SeasonSend us a textSeason 4 of The First 10 Podcast will focus on serial entrepreneurs, and this episode is a short message about why. I want to shed a light on the people who have chosen the entrepreneurial path, again and again, to see what it was about them that enabled them to pivot their business, or drop a failing or undesirable business and pick up elsewhere, or spot new opportunities in a familiar space and launch products that found traction and fit a customer need. From the outside, the tenacity, drive, and imagination to start a...
2022-02-0905 minThe First 10 PodcastSeason 3 FinaleSend us a textA recap of some of the incredible wisdom shared by my array of guests this last season.Show NotesWork with me - https://www.conormccarthy.me/work-with-me Link for review on Apple PodcastsWebsite contact formLeave a rating for this podcast
2021-12-1520 minThe First 10 Podcast10 (more) things I wish I knew earlier about starting businesses.Send us a textThe First 10 things I Wish I Knew are here.Like anyone who works for themselves, I have a litany of things I learned the hard way.All of them have taught me things that now are a part of my subconscious judgement when making decisions.They help me be less wrong in the future.In speaking with founders on The First 10 Podcast about how they found their first 10 customers, I have discovered that some of these mistakes and failures are universal.The only...
2021-11-1909 minThe First 10 Podcast10 things I wish I knew earlier about starting businesses.Send us a textIt’s easy to look back at our mistakes and wonder how things might have gone differently, if only. There is only so much value to be had in that mode of thinking. The moment has passed, the decisions were made and paths were taken.Here is a list of 10 things I’ve learned along the way that might help you improve your decision-making process.
2021-11-1211 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#88: Managing Type 1 Diabetes With MMA Fighting with Conor McCarthy (Part 2).Part 2 of Eoin's chat with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 19, just 10 months ago! He is a full time student currently studying Electronic and Computing Engineering in university while also competing in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) at a national level. We have no doubt we’ll be seeing him in the UFC!Despite only being diagnosed with T1D so recently, Conor already has a very confident and positive outlook around his Diabetes. He takes us through how his life has changed since diagnosis, how he ad...
2021-11-0429 minThe insuleoin Podcast - Redefining Diabetes#88: Managing Type 1 Diabetes With MMA Fighting with Conor McCarthy (Part 1).In this week’s episode Eoin chats with Conor McCarthy (@conormccarthy88).Conor was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 19, just 10 months ago! He is a full time student currently studying Electronic and Computing Engineering in university while also competing in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) at a national level. We have no doubt we’ll be seeing him in the UFC!Despite only being diagnosed with T1D so recently, Conor already has a very confident and positive outlook around his Diabetes. He takes us through how his life has changed since diag...
2021-11-0329 minThe First 10 PodcastMarketing yourself consistently with Tom Hirst [#30]Send us a textListeners are in for a treat with this final episode of the season featuring prolific freelancer Tom Hirst. Tom is a WordPress developer, business owner, author, creator, mentor, and Twitter guru. Tom has a passion for helping others get ahead by sharing his experience and learnings with people from all corners of the globe, guiding them to become better freelancers through his newsletter, courses, books, and mentorship programmes.In this jam-packed episode, Conor and Tom dive into the world of freelancing, discussing how to generate leads, pricing your work, and marketing...
2021-07-0230 minThe First 10 PodcastHow to go above and beyond with Darrah Brustein [#29]Send us a textIf a life coach and a business strategist had a baby, you would get Darrah Brustein. Darrah is a four-time founder, author, connector, and coach at Mind Your Own Business, a community for service-based business owners focused on maximising their profit and impact. In this episode, Darrah discusses her steered transition into coaching, how to go above and beyond for clients, and building a business that does not run you. Main points covered throughout the show include:An insight into Darrah's entrepreneurial journey. The importance of existing relationships when acquiring ne...
2021-06-1443 minThe First 10 PodcastHow to operate as a freelancer with Matt Olpinski [#28]Send us a textMatt Olpinski is a successful UI + UX designer and developer who teaches thousands of freelancers how to get more clients, raise their rates, and create a better life for themselves. In this episode, Matt discusses in depth how to operate as a freelancer. Matt shares how he accidentally fell into the world of freelancing and how you can find clients through your personal network by letting people know what it is that you do. Matt also reveals how he transitioned from being a full-time freelancer to running his agency and how h...
2021-06-0230 minThe First 10 PodcastHow to talk about your work with Robbie Swale [#27]Send us a textRobbie Swale is a leadership coach who has built a successful practice of empowering clients to unlock their potential to thrive in their career, work, and life paths. Robbie’s clients include entrepreneurs, investors, theatre directors, and even other coaches.In this episode, Robbie shares his coaching journey, discusses getting comfortable with talking about money, the importance of honesty, and how we can improve our practices from learning through conversations with others. Key points throughout the episode include:Being authentic and not compromising values. Obtaining the first 10 customers.Robbie’s profe...
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