At the height of the Celtic Tiger, artist Kevin Sharkey was living a champagne lifestyle, having made almost €5 million from selling his art. When the 2008 economic crash hit Ireland, his fortunes took a sudden turn for the worse. On this episode he talks about his harrowing upbringing, his creative comeback and why he’s still determined to live every day like his last.

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Host: Katie Byrne. Guest: Kevin Sharkey

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At the height of the Celtic Tiger, artist Kevin Sharkey was living a champagne lifestyle, having made almost €5 million from selling his art. When the 2008 economic crash hit Ireland, his fortunes took a sudden turn for the worse. On this episode he talks about his harrowing upbringing, his creative comeback and why he’s still determined to live every day like his last.
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Host: Katie Byrne. Guest: Kevin Sharkey
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The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.

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'I went to New York first class. I spent it with the faith that there'd be more money' artist Kevin Sharkey on making almost €5m and losing it all

Last week, the High Court issued a landmark judgement in favour of Sky, allowing them to pursue end users of ‘dodgy boxes’ instead of just the providers. So what does this mean for the approximately 400,000 users of this illegal service, what are the legitimate offerings favoured by the rest of us and where can you find the best value for digital entertainment subscriptions?

Host: Katie Byrne | Guests: Adrian Weckler and Dave Hanratty 

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Are Irish dodgy-box users about to get hit with fines? Plus, how to get better value from streaming services

For most parents, securing their child’s future isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. From childcare and education to saving, investing and long-term planning, the decisions made when they’re small can shape the opportunities open to them decades down the line.

But with rising living costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, how do you balance providing for today with preparing for tomorrow? Which financial choices actually make a difference? And how can you help your children make good decisions in future?

Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Cian Carolan, managing director of DNG Financial Services

The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

For most parents, securing their child’s future isn’t just emotional, it’s financial. From childcare and education to saving, investing and long-term planning, the decisions made when they’re small can shape the opportunities open to them decades down the line.
But with rising living costs and ongoing economic uncertainty, how do you balance providing for today with preparing for tomorrow? Which financial choices actually make a difference? And how can you help your children make good decisions in future?
Host:&nbsp;Katie Byrne |&nbsp;Guest:&nbsp;Cian Carolan, managing director of DNG Financial Services
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Securing your child’s financial future: Money expert Cian Carolan shares his playbook

Have you been noticing price hikes at the petrol pump? Or perhaps you’re second guessing your travel plans? No matter what your lifestyle is, it seems likely that the ongoing conflict in Iran will impact your household budget.

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In this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne chats with Saoirse Hanley about the many ways – some obvious, others surprising – that events in the Middle East will have a financial ripple effect across the world.

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Saoirse Hanley, Money writer and columnist at the Irish Independent




The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

Have you been noticing price hikes at the petrol pump? Or perhaps you’re second guessing your travel plans? No matter what your lifestyle is, it seems likely that the ongoing conflict in Iran will impact your household budget.
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In this episode of Money Talks, Katie Byrne chats with Saoirse Hanley about the many ways – some obvious, others surprising – that events in the Middle East will have a financial ripple effect across the world.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Saoirse Hanley, Money writer and columnist at the Irish Independent
 
The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product

'I went to New York first class. I spent it with the faith that there'd be more money' artist Kevin Sharkey on making almost €5m and losing it all

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