At the peak of his tennis career, Conor Niland was ranked 129th in the world. Today, he’s an award-winning author and works in commercial property. On this episode of Money Talks, he brings us behind the scenes of the extremely competitive – and lucrative – sport of tennis, and the challenges that came with adapting to a more conventional nine-to-five.   
Host: Katie Byrne    Guest: Conor Niland  

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‘I made €247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport

We often hear that switching to a different service provider can save you hundreds, if not thousands. And yet, many people are reluctant to make the move. Is it the effort? The research required? The mere thought of it? Or are we just stubbornly set in our ways? On this episode of Money Talks, we look at how to go about making the big switch. 

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Host: Katie Byrne. Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan

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We often hear that switching to a different service provider can save you hundreds, if not thousands. And yet, many people are reluctant to make the move. Is it the effort? The research required? The mere thought of it? Or are we just stubbornly set in our ways? On this episode of Money Talks, we look at how to go about making the big switch.&nbsp;
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Host: Katie Byrne. Guests: Charlie Weston and Sinéad Ryan
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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

“Forget loyalty”: How you could save thousands by switching your service providers  

As the new year gets underway, how do we get our heads together and manage our money, particularly if we find ourselves in a state of difficult debt? Not to mention all the natural anxieties that accompany it. On this episode, we look at one person’s tricky experience with debt and examine how it speaks to universal issues, learning curves and the argument that if you can’t afford to buy it twice, you can’t afford it at all.    
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Eoin McGee   
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‘If you can’t afford to buy it twice, you can’t afford to buy it’: Getting to grips with debt in 2026

It’s that time of year again, in that it’s time for a brand-new year and all the guaranteed positive life changes that will definitely come with it. Even if you don’t believe in the concept of calendar-bound resolutions, it’s human nature to try and get our house in order. So, what does that mean for your bank balance? When is the best time to start properly looking at your finances? And are fewer takeaway coffees really the answer?  
Host: Katie Byrne Guest: Cian Carolan 
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‘I made €247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport

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