Journalist and Presenter Ciara Riordan interviews one Irish woman per episode on the Mná na hÉireann podcast. Each guest will talk about three defining moments, what they learned from them, and what being an Irish woman means to them. This podcast celebrates Irish women from every walk of life, living across the globe. And there is a bit of fun at the end with the rapid fire question round - Taytos or King crisps, Lyons or Barrys tea... which one do you prefer?!
"Ciara is a genial and intelligent host" - RTE Guide, May 8th 2026
"Mná na hÉireann feels like eavesdropping on a conversation - frank, funny, revealing" - The Sunday Independent, June 7th 2026
Celebrating Irish Women at home and abroad
About Ciara Riordan
Founder and host
Ciara Riordan is from Donoughmore in Co. Cork. Ciara is an established and award-winning BBC Journalist and Presenter who has interviewed the likes of David Attenborough and Mo Farah among many others. Ciara has been based in the UK the past 14 years or so. Before the BBC, the Cork native worked for LBC Radio in London, ABC Newsradio in Australia, Newstalk radio, Radio Kerry and RTE Television in Ireland. Ciara is also an international conference moderator and event host, known for engaging global audiences around the world. She is a proud Irish woman and is very passionate about this podcast.
Get involved
My mission is to feature inspiring Irish women from all 32 counties of Ireland, and from every country in the world. Can you help and recommend inspiring Irish women? Email: contact@mnanaheireann.ie. If you have any questions, feedback, press enquiries, partnership or collaboration ideas, I'd love to hear from you too!
WOMEN OF IRELAND • INSPIRING GUESTS • EMPOWERING VOICES • DEFINING MOMENTS • FAVOURITE IRISH SAYINGS •
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