The Happy Days Podcast with Rachel Hennessy

Emma Power

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:20:08 GMT

This weeks guest is the fantastic Emma Power. She tells me how she started her career in radio, who her favourite celebrity she ever interviewed was and her love of cheesy netlifx rom com tv shows.. A great listen, I hope you enjoy it!

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Éadaoin Fitzmaurice

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Today's guest is Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, content creator, gaeilgeor and foodie fanatic. She gives great recommendations for things to do in Ireland and Dublin and some require a bit more sunshine so you can get planning for the summer. We talk about some regrets she has had as an online content creator and her go to advice when travelling to a new city.

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Quick fire round with Louise McSharry

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Quick fire round with Louise McSharry. I also share a few things that brought me happiness recently, including a family movie night featuring Hocus Pocus and an amazing experience at Daha Wellness.

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Quick fire round with Rachel Galvo

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Rachel Galvo had me in stitches when she came on the podcast, from talking about vibrators to her ideal day being a mix between countries and seasons she just had me laughing the entire time. If you want a laugh, give this quick fire a listen or go back and listen to her full episode.

I also chat about Ireland Fashion Week, my late discovery of the kindle and one really nice meal I had this week!

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Quick fire round with Faye Shortt

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tune in for Faye Shortt's quick fire round, along with a life update from me and some things that made me happy this week, including a lovely interaction with a delivery man!!

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Quick fire round with Zeda

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Big news.. Happy Days Fashion Rental has been sold!! I chat a bit about it and share Zeda's quick fire round :)

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Quick fire round with Hugo Keenan

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tune in for Hugo Keenan's quick fire round, preceded by a little chat from me about what's made me happy this week!

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Quick fire round with Aine Kennedy

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tune in for Aine Kennedy's quick fire round, preceded by a little chat from me about what's made me happy this week!

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Quick fire round with Hannah Tyrell

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tune in for Hannah Tyrell's quick fire round, preceded by a quick chat of things that made me happy this week! I hope you enjoy!!

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Quick fire round with Pat Kane

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:59:00 GMT

Tune in for Pat Kane's quick fire round, preceded by a short round up of 3 things that made me happy this week! I hope you enjoy!!

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Quick fire round with Bobby Kerr

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Tune in for Bobby Kerr's quick fire round, preceded by a short round up of 3 things that made my happy this week! I hope you enjoy!!

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Quick fire round with Fionnuala Jones

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:14:18 GMT

Tune in for Fionnuala's quick fire round preceded by a short round up of 3 things that made me happy this week! I hope you enjoy!!

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Audrey Hamilton

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:25:28 GMT

Today’s guest is Audrey Hamilton - artist, entrepreneur and all round positive human! We chat about her creative process, how the real housewives bring women together and her love of just having a good old dance!!

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Doireann Ni Ghlacain

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is Doireann Ni Ghlacain, tv presenter, podcaster and Gaelgoir. We chat about being a woman in your 30s and how not all paths are the same, what it’s like having a podcast with your two pals and if this episode doesn’t leave you wanting to go to the pub for a pint of Guinness and to listen to some traditional Irish music I don't know what will!

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Ashley McDonnell

Tue, 27 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is Ashley McDonnell, the powerhouse behind Ireland's inaugural fashion week. We chat about her expansive career in fashion and tech, how she is the ultimate trip organizer (including the most glamorous ideal day we have ever had on the podcast) And I ask her if luxury fashion can ever be truly sustainable. If you are interested in fashion at all this episode is for you!

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Geraldine Jones

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is CEO and founder of Skin Formulas Geraldine Jones. I’ve known Geraldine for a few years now and she is absolutely incredible. She is so passionate about her products and you can really tell that during this episode. We obviously talk loads about skincare and how she started the business , but also how important it is to take time to have fun!

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James Kavanagh & William Murray

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Today’s guests are one of Ireland's favourite couples, James Kavanagh and William Murray. We chat about their move to Kilkenny, how they are loving the country lifestyle, how James thought William was a bit of a red flag and their love of hosting!

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Ciara Ryan

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Todays guest is Ciara Ryan, we chat about her love of a spicy margarita, the importance of going to therapy, and I petition for Ciara to audition for Love Island.

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Aine Kilkenny and Fiona Parfrey (Riley)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 23:01:00 GMT

Today's guests are the co-founders of Riley, Aine Kilkenny and Fiona Parfrey. We chat about their amazing business, a sustainable period care company, what gave them the idea and how they got started. We chat about how they balance friendship and being co-founders and they both share some lovely happy moments in their lives.

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Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister for Health)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:05:18 GMT

Today's guest is the Minister for Health , Jennifer Carroll Macneill . We chat about how she got into politics, the areas that she has worked on that she’s really proud of and her love of high heels.

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Louise Phelan

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:38:30 GMT

Today's guest is the absolute power house that is Louise Phelan. We chat about her amazing career, what it’s like being one of 17 brothers and sisters, her love of mentoring and how she is fond of a good old nap.

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Holly Carpenter

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is the gorgeous Holly Carpenter. We chat about Holly’s job as a full time content creator, she tells us all about her experience at Miss World and why she decided to quit alcohol over a year ago and how she hasn’t looked back.

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Maura Rath

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:15:40 GMT

Today’s guest is the fabulous Maura Rath, yoga teacher, entrepreneur and previous Apprentice contestant. This is such a lovely positive chat. She tells us all about leaving corporate life to become a yoga teacher, her crazy time on The Apprentice and gives us probably my favourite answer to one simple thing that makes her happy,

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Siobhan O'Hagan

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is the brilliant Siobhan O'Hagan, entrepreneur, content creator and new mum. Siobhan is really open and honest in this episode. We talk about how her life has changed for the better since becoming a mum, the impact of social media trolling and she shares some great tips on how to get into every day journaling.

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Isabel Gleeson

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is the gorgeous Isabel Gleeson. Stylist, creator and founder of re bride, an amazing second hand platform for selling your wedding dress. Isabel gives off such positive energy, you will definitely feel uplifted after listening to this episode. We chat about her taking the leap from fashion buying to self employment, her obsession with the OC and how she loves romanticising the little things in life.

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Ciaran Gaffney (Gaff)

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:23:30 GMT

Today’s guest is the amazing Ciaran Gaffney also known as Gaff. He is the founder of the brilliant Seanchoice, which is a storytelling event platform run all over the world. This episode is so open and honest. We chat about bringing Seanchoiche to Altogether now, how being an open book really helps him connect to people and we both share some great stories about the kindness of strangers.

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Pan Cooke

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is the brilliant Pan Cooke. We chat about writing his first book, his new hobby of vintage shopping and why he likes to document random acts of kindness.

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Louise McSharry

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 00:01:57 GMT

Today's guest is the wonderful Louise McSharry. We chat about her appreciation of the simple things, her cancer diagnosis and her undying love of TV.

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Rachel Galvo

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:01:23 GMT

Today’s guest is the amazing and outrageous Rachel Galvo. We chat about her split life between Dublin and London, her upcoming sold out shows and the most thought out ideal day we have had this season.

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Faye Shortt

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:01:52 GMT

Today’s guest is the hilarious Faye Shortt. We chat about what it’s like gigging with her dad, dealing with trolls on social media, and her love of dopamine dressing

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Hannah Tyrell

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:01:15 GMT

Today’s guest is the unstoppable Hannah Tyrell. We chat about her many sporting achievements, her love of a snack bowl, and the importance of friendship. Hannah is so open and honest about a very tough period in her life and I think you will feel really inspired after listening to this episode.

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Zeda

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:59:23 GMT

Today’s guest is the inspiring Zeda. We chat about her role as the first black fashion editor in Ireland, her love of the cinema, and how she could enter the Olympics with her seriously impressive napping skills.

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Hugo Keenan

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:01:05 GMT

Today’s guest is my new favourite rugby player - Hugo Keenan. We chat about his love of a sunday roast, his transition from Irish Rugby to the 7s, and we also find out what his song of choice is at a sing song.

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Aine Kennedy

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:01:29 GMT

Today’s guest is the unstoppable Aine Kennedy. Founder of The Smooth Company, one of the most impressive product based businesses in Ireland right now.

We chat all about her life as an entrepreneur, the impact TikTok has had on her business, and how the snooze button is her guilty pleasure.

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Pat Kane

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:01:00 GMT

Today’s guest is my gorgeous friend Pat Kane. Pat wears many hats, including - but not limited to - sustainability advocate, journalist, founder, mum and friend.

We chat about her love of curry chips, how everyone should work in retail at least once and that feeling of happiness when your head hits the pillow at night.

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Bobby Kerr

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:01:04 GMT

Today’s guest is the incredible Bobby Kerr. Entrepreneur, broadcaster and family-man. We chat about his love of coffee, the day he knew his business was going to make it and the triangle rule that he lives by.

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Fionnuala Jones

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:58:37 GMT

Our first guest is the incredible Fionnuala Jones. Podcaster, broadcaster, sustainability advocate and self-proclaimed professional yapper we chat about her love of pastries, the benefits of giving up fast fashion and why there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure.

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