Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/mind-it-with-sinead-ryan-season-3 Sinead Ryan is a print and broadcast journalist for more than 20 years writing on consumer, property and personal finance matters © 2026 Senior Times Podcast Network dd1e6827-9458-5b6f-b348-556f2f3d5439 yes en Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:35:13 -0700 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:36:43 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/CM-XcmEz32t9G1UoXhxWmnR7PwjgzQi1NN95tQytsbA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZDk1/ZTg5MjQ4NDQ1OTQ4/MjQzOTE0Zjk3Yzdj/ZGU1Mi5qcGc.jpg episodic Senior Times Podcast Network Sinead Ryan is a print and broadcast journalist for more than 20 years writing on consumer, property and personal finance matters Sinead Ryan is a print and broadcast journalist for more than 20 years writing on consumer, property and personal finance matters. Senior Times No No 6 6 Living Well in Retirement full ae0a4092-9b0e-4065-9f43-dad441c99503 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb9b9ff7 Sinead talks with education counsellor and journalist Brian Mooney about how to live well in retirement. Brian explains that retirement disrupts identity, relationships, routine, and fun—pillars once anchored by work—and can leave people unhappy despite financial security. He urges early reflection on real friendships, encourages taking a first small step, praises volunteering and further-education courses for purpose and connection, and warns men especially against assuming family life will simply reorganize around their retirement—urging honest conversations with partners about shared expectations and health.

]]> Sinead talks with education counsellor and journalist Brian Mooney about how to live well in retirement. Brian explains that retirement disrupts identity, relationships, routine, and fun—pillars once anchored by work—and can leave people unhappy despite financial security. He urges early reflection on real friendships, encourages taking a first small step, praises volunteering and further-education courses for purpose and connection, and warns men especially against assuming family life will simply reorganize around their retirement—urging honest conversations with partners about shared expectations and health.

]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:35:05 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 918 Sinead talks with education counsellor and journalist Brian Mooney about how to live well in retirement. Brian explains that retirement disrupts identity, relationships, routine, and fun—pillars once anchored by work—and can leave people unhappy despite financial security. He urges early reflection on real friendships, encourages taking a first small step, praises volunteering and further-education courses for purpose and connection, and warns men especially against assuming family life will simply reorganize around their retirement—urging honest conversations with partners about shared expectations and health.

]]> No 5 5 The Travel Expert full e28429bc-8c68-41e2-a8d1-4b6f808502d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af128b93 Sinead meets Sarah Slattery, ‘The Travel Expert’, a former travel agent who decided to put 24 years of travel experience to good use, and started her own travel company in 2016, and has travelled to over 50 countries both for work and for pleasure and gained valuable experience along the way. Her travel experience has led to features in many leading publications, radio and TV shows and a weekly radio slot on Today FM.

]]> Sinead meets Sarah Slattery, ‘The Travel Expert’, a former travel agent who decided to put 24 years of travel experience to good use, and started her own travel company in 2016, and has travelled to over 50 countries both for work and for pleasure and gained valuable experience along the way. Her travel experience has led to features in many leading publications, radio and TV shows and a weekly radio slot on Today FM.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:43:49 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 1161 Sinead meets Sarah Slattery, ‘The Travel Expert’, a former travel agent who decided to put 24 years of travel experience to good use, and started her own travel company in 2016, and has travelled to over 50 countries both for work and for pleasure and gained valuable experience along the way. Her travel experience has led to features in many leading publications, radio and TV shows and a weekly radio slot on Today FM.

]]> No 4 4 Dealing with Artificial Intelligence full 0975a48c-9307-4b9d-aee3-886318a3c316 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c051bcab Sinead meets Paula Kelly, who leads the Age-Friendly AI project, coordinated by the ADAPT Centre and TU Dublin, and funded by Research Ireland. The program helps older adults build confidence, understand everyday artificial intelligence tools, and avoid digital exclusion or online scams.  A nationwide series of interactive, community-based workshops is rolling out through public libraries across Ireland throughout 2026, featuring hands-on demos like "Spirit of Radio" and "Art or AI?" exhibits.

]]> Sinead meets Paula Kelly, who leads the Age-Friendly AI project, coordinated by the ADAPT Centre and TU Dublin, and funded by Research Ireland. The program helps older adults build confidence, understand everyday artificial intelligence tools, and avoid digital exclusion or online scams.  A nationwide series of interactive, community-based workshops is rolling out through public libraries across Ireland throughout 2026, featuring hands-on demos like "Spirit of Radio" and "Art or AI?" exhibits.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:04:41 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 1229 Sinead meets Paula Kelly, who leads the Age-Friendly AI project, coordinated by the ADAPT Centre and TU Dublin, and funded by Research Ireland. The program helps older adults build confidence, understand everyday artificial intelligence tools, and avoid digital exclusion or online scams.  A nationwide series of interactive, community-based workshops is rolling out through public libraries across Ireland throughout 2026, featuring hands-on demos like "Spirit of Radio" and "Art or AI?" exhibits.

]]> No 3 3 Luxury Travel full abbeac14-fc2b-4602-9525-ea6b35bd1db2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56f9c395 Wendy Wu Tours is a leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary fully-inclusive tours to over 40 countries worldwide, fully escorted every step of the way. Sinead meets Wendy Wu’s Irish Manager, Kelly Hutchinson

]]> Wendy Wu Tours is a leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary fully-inclusive tours to over 40 countries worldwide, fully escorted every step of the way. Sinead meets Wendy Wu’s Irish Manager, Kelly Hutchinson

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:03:16 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 1106 Wendy Wu Tours is a leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary fully-inclusive tours to over 40 countries worldwide, fully escorted every step of the way. Sinead meets Wendy Wu’s Irish Manager, Kelly Hutchinson

]]> No 2 2 Sinead Meets Brian Mooney full ce90eb3a-5adc-4927-be31-84abe1548a3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a45f5e9b What does an ageing Ireland mean for all of us? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to education counsellor and Irish Times journalist Brian Mooney about the opportunities and challenges of longer lives. They discuss pensions, housing, healthcare, retirement communities, and why staying healthy and active benefits both individuals and society. Rather than seeing retirement as the end of the road, Brian argues it's a chance to contribute, pursue new interests, and help build a fairer future for younger generations. A thought-provoking conversation on how we can all age well—and age wisely.

]]> What does an ageing Ireland mean for all of us? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to education counsellor and Irish Times journalist Brian Mooney about the opportunities and challenges of longer lives. They discuss pensions, housing, healthcare, retirement communities, and why staying healthy and active benefits both individuals and society. Rather than seeing retirement as the end of the road, Brian argues it's a chance to contribute, pursue new interests, and help build a fairer future for younger generations. A thought-provoking conversation on how we can all age well—and age wisely.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:01:14 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 970 What does an ageing Ireland mean for all of us? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to education counsellor and Irish Times journalist Brian Mooney about the opportunities and challenges of longer lives. They discuss pensions, housing, healthcare, retirement communities, and why staying healthy and active benefits both individuals and society. Rather than seeing retirement as the end of the road, Brian argues it's a chance to contribute, pursue new interests, and help build a fairer future for younger generations. A thought-provoking conversation on how we can all age well—and age wisely.

]]> No 1 1 Bridging Loans for Downsizing full 3ca40a15-1b0b-4c33-a315-5c5aa30acaa6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbe1f71d Thinking of downsizing but worried about the stress of selling before you can buy? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to Elaine Mackey of Bank of Ireland about a new bridging loan designed to make trading down easier. They explain how the short-term finance works, who it's suitable for, the costs involved, and how it can remove the uncertainty of buying and selling at the same time. The discussion also explores how helping older homeowners right-size could free up larger family homes and improve the flow of Ireland's housing market. A practical guide for anyone considering their next move.

]]> Thinking of downsizing but worried about the stress of selling before you can buy? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to Elaine Mackey of Bank of Ireland about a new bridging loan designed to make trading down easier. They explain how the short-term finance works, who it's suitable for, the costs involved, and how it can remove the uncertainty of buying and selling at the same time. The discussion also explores how helping older homeowners right-size could free up larger family homes and improve the flow of Ireland's housing market. A practical guide for anyone considering their next move.

]]> Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:00:02 -0700 Senior Times Podcast Network Senior Times Podcast Network 804 Thinking of downsizing but worried about the stress of selling before you can buy? In this episode of Mind It, Sinead Ryan talks to Elaine Mackey of Bank of Ireland about a new bridging loan designed to make trading down easier. They explain how the short-term finance works, who it's suitable for, the costs involved, and how it can remove the uncertainty of buying and selling at the same time. The discussion also explores how helping older homeowners right-size could free up larger family homes and improve the flow of Ireland's housing market. A practical guide for anyone considering their next move.

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