Ernesto's is situated on the Rathgar Road, just a stone's throw from the centre of the suburb but far enough away from the hustle and bustle. That's not to say it's particularly quiet in there.

If you don't get down early enough on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you might need to wait a few minutes for a table or make do with the outdoor seating just out the front - a great shout for summertime, not so much for winter.

Given its location in the home The Dubs, a local sporting theme is retained by framed, match-worn Dublin jerseys which hang overhead. A quick scan of Ernesto's on Instagram shows that Sam Maguire is also a frequent visitor with Dublin players often dropping by to show off Ireland's most famous cup.

22 year old Nadia Power grew up and lives in Templeogue, Dublin and went to school in St,Mac Dara’s Community School

Nadia began athletics at eight years of age in her local club moving from sprint up to middle distances. Represented Ireland at Youth and U20 levels with her first medal success at the U23 European Championships in 2019. Won her first senior national title at the Indoor Track & Field Champions 2020 winning the 800m.

Enjoyed playing Camogie and was on the Dublin development teams and won the Division 1 Dublin U14 Feile and U16 championship with her team, St.Judes.

Currently studying Marketing, Innovation and Technology in Dublin City University

Some of Nadias key achievements:

2020: Set a new personal indoor best of 2.05.62 and won her first senior title at the national indoor championships

2019: European U23 800m Bronze Medal, 2019. Ran personal best in the 800m of 2:02:39 & in the 1500m of 4:13:93

2017: Running a personal nest to qualify for the u20 European 1500m final

2015: Qualified for World Youth Championships by running a personal nest by 5 seconds over the 1500m

# 53 Jody Kennedy | Finding Your True Self

In this episode of the Conversations & Coffee Podcast we spoke to Jody Kennedy whom works with Ancestral health and fitness, natural movement , strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, Events, seminars.

Jody is an Experienced Business Owner, coach, and natural movement educator with a demonstrated history of working in the health, wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in delivering seminars, building fitness and nutrition programs, Coaching, Corporate Wellness Coaching, and movement therapeutics.

Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Diploma focused in strength and conditioning for sport from Setanta College.

Certified precision nutrition level 1 coach.

We discussed many things including Jody's time spent in the army to transitioning to travelling to Peru to for further personal growth and development, to where is he is now and how his journey to date has been.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodykennedy.ie/

Website: http://www.jodykennedy.ie/

LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/jody-kennedy-a969aa50

# 51 Fiona Feeley | Mental Health During a Pandemic

In this episode of the Conversations & Coffee Podcast we spoke with Fiona Feeley, Fiona's pursuit in her career in mental wellbeing came about through her own personal journey which inspired a desire to help others find their way to a fulfilling life and peace of mind.

Fiona has combined the techniques and insight in which she has developed on her own personal journey, with her qualifications, to establish an integrative method that empowers others to live an inspired, peaceful and joyful life

Qualifications

Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy (pending)

Psychology B. Sc (BPS, PSI accredited)

Diploma in Nutrition

Diploma in Personal Training

Diploma in Fitness Coaching

Certificate in Personal Development

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Fiona's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fundamentalsfiona/

Fiona's Website: https://www.fundamentals.ie/about

Conversations & Coffee Podcast - #50 Colin Byrne

Colin Byrne of Shinobi MMA.

For those in the know, Colin ‘Serpico Ninja’ Byrne requires no introduction. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Colin is the head coach at Shinobi MMA Academy in Lagos, Portugal. Colin works with the highest level of competitors and coaches, such as SBG’s coach John Kavanagh, Mjolnir’s Gunnar Nelson and the Notorious Conor McGregor.

Colin has practiced Ninjutsu since 1997, BJJ with John Kavanagh since 2002 and trained and fought in Thailand. He is an MMA specialist with an incredible wealth of knowledge that he passes on to serious fighters and those starting their journey alike. If you are lucky enough to train with Colin, your game will never be the same again. Shinobi is a mecca for MMA practitioners looking to focus in an exclusive facility without the distractions that come with being in a large gym. Colin is also the film-maker and photographer for The Mac Life.

In this episode Ross speaks with Colin about his life before cycling, martial arts, Portugal, Conor McGregor and some of his greatest learned lessons in life.

Colin has a great attitude toward life and has an inspiring energy in which he spreads through his creativity over on his youtube channel hosting some of his daily vlogs, short films and excellent documentary's.

Colin Byrne's Socials:

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Colin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpiconinja/

Colin's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/shinobiacademy

Colin's Gym Website - http://www.shinobiacademy.com/

McGregor FAST Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mcgregorfast/

Shinobi Academy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shinobiacademylagos/

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Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with Ger Redmond.

Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics.

In this episode we speak to Ger Redmond, a native of Dublin's Darndale who got involved in drugs and gangland criminality in his younger years, is trying to re-establish himself after jail. He was in Mountjoy Prison for two years from 2014. Redmond's father and grandfather had been to prison before him.

"I remember having a moment at a friend's funeral where I felt I needed to change my whole generation around and started building my life and inspiring my own family," he says.

Redmond, who tweets using the hashtag #prisontopro, has trained as an IronMan professional, despite being unable to swim until recent times. He is also a running coach, but such work can be sporadic and seasonal.

Now, Redmond hopes to get a taxi licence so that he can work flexibly around his wife Pauline, who plans to train as a midwife, and provide for their kids Ciara, Keeva, Hayley, Kellie and Ross. However, he has been refused a taxi licence plate time and time again, even after applying through the courts.

Ger Redmond has also taken part in RTE's programme -

SPECIAL FORCES: ULTIMATE HELL WEEK

The twenty-four recruits (18 men and 6 women) are bussed to a remote military base deep in the Wicklow Mountains. This is where they meet the DS staff for the first time, who give them a short, sharp blast of what they can expect all week. The recruits, who for eight days will have no contact with the outside world, are left in no doubt this will be an experience like no other.

The Army Ranger Wing (ARW) is one of the toughest, best-trained Special Forces units in the world. They are on standby 24 hours a day, either to deploy overseas or to react to any serious domestic criminal or terrorist threat. This constant high level of preparedness means there training and skills are benchmarked against other elite Special Forces units across the world including the SAS and the Navy Seals.

We hope you enjoy episode #49 of the podcast.

Conversations & Coffee Podcast Ross speaks with David McSavage.

Hosted by Ross Fagan, featuring a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics.

In this episode we speak to David McSavage, known for RTE TWO's Savage Eye (2009). David is an Irish comedy writer and performer. He has performed at national and international comedy festivals such as the Kilkenny Comedy Festival.

In 1990 David McSavage started his career as a Busker on the streets and underground stations of Tokyo, singing songs by Bob Dylan, and the Beatles. David felt liberated as a result of this decision, because he didn't have to work very hard, and yet was able to make enough money to support himself.

David finally stopped busking when he created the Savage Eye ( satirical comedy show) with with his comedy friends John Colleary, Patrick McDonnell, and Dermot McMurrow.... and Directors, Damien O Donnell, and Kieron Walsh. The show was picked up by RTE in 2009, and ran for 4 series. Generally believed to be the greatest comedy ever produced in the history of Irish Television.

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Conversations & Coffee Podcast's Ross speaks with the Happy Pear Dave & Steve Flynn from Co. Wicklow, Ireland.

Hosted by Ross Fagan, Conversations & Coffee Podcast features a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics.

In this episode we spoke to the Happy Pear about their early rises, waking up at roughly 5am to start their day. How important such a routine is to both Dave & Steve and how they have came a long way to the success they achieved to date.

We also spoke about their views on life, business and social interactions.

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Conversations & Coffee Podcast's Ross speaks with Carly Mahady.

Hosted by Ross Fagan, Conversations & Coffee Podcast features a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics.

Carly says that she ignored signs and symptoms, believing that she was too young to be suffering from the common form of cancer.

Carly Mahady was diagnosed with breast cancer just weeks before she turned 25.

Currently, BreastCheck screenings are only available to women over the age of 50, but Carly says she’s proof that the age limit should be lowered in order to save more lives.

With no previous family history of cancer, the illness came as a shock. Carly explained: “In the past year, I found that the right side of my chest was getting quite lumpy and sore.

“If anyone gave me a hug or a big squeeze I would get shooting pains in my right breast, but I ignored the problem for quite a while.”

The fashion and beauty lover finally decided to get the problem checked out back in August.

At first, doctors believed that the lumps were fibroadenomas — hardened lumps in the chest area that are usually harmless — however, to be safe, Carly’s GP referred her to the Mater Hospital’s breast clinic.

In this episode we speak to Carly about her journey, and from the beginning it is clear to see she is an amazing human being, with such tremendous strength.

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Conversations & Coffee Podcast's Ross speaks with Donal Fallon from Dublin's ComeHereToMe.

https://comeheretome.com/

Hosted by Ross Fagan, Conversations & Coffee Podcast features a new guest each episode discussing the most interesting and controversial topics.

Donal is a lecturer and historian based in Dublin. Co-founder of the popular social history website ‘Come Here To Me’, his previous publications include The Pillar: The Life and After Life of the Nelson Pillar (New Island, 2014). He is currently completing a PhD on republican commemoration and memory in 1930s Ireland.

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