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

Over the last few years, awareness of financial abuse has grown, particularly when it concerns a romantic partner. But are you aware of the red flags that might indicate you or someone you know are being abused? And do you know who to speak to if things go awry?

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Katie Byrne is joined by expert Melissa Boyle for a discussion about the various forms financial abuse can take – and the sometimes subtle signs to look out for.

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Melissa Boyle

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Over the last few years, awareness of financial abuse has grown, particularly when it concerns a romantic partner. But are you aware of the red flags that might indicate you or someone you know are being abused? And do you know who to speak to if things go awry?
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Katie Byrne is joined by expert Melissa Boyle for a discussion about the various forms financial abuse can take – and the sometimes subtle signs to look out for.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Melissa Boyle
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The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation of any investment product
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We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at <a href="https://www.independent.ie/service/our-journalism/a/98708550.html">independent.ie/ourjournalism</a>

Financial abuse - how to spot the red flags

With every summer holiday, there’s an almost inevitable routine of boarding a plane to a sun-drenched destination and then wondering: could I just stay? This week’s Money Talks guest has done just that. As one-half of the Puglia Paddys, John Nolan and his partner have swapped life in Nurney, Co Kildare, for Osteria in Italy.

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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: John Nolan (Puglia Paddys)

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

With every summer holiday, there’s an almost inevitable routine of boarding a plane to a sun-drenched destination and then wondering: could I just stay? This week’s Money Talks guest has done just that. As one-half of the Puglia Paddys, John Nolan and his partner have swapped life in Nurney, Co Kildare, for Osteria in Italy.
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Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: John Nolan (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pugliapaddys/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.instagram.com/pugliapaddys/">Puglia Paddys</a>)
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How the Puglia Paddys swapped a €3000 a month mortgage for an €86k home in Italy

In today’s economy, it can sometimes feel like the gap between those earning enough to save and invest for the future and those who are just earning enough to get by is growing ever bigger. But the key to building wealth isn’t just earning more. Katie Byrne chats to investment adviser Sjoerd Bak to uncover the money habits that can help you build wealth on an average salary.

Host: Katie Byrne | Guest: Sjoerd Bak

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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

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