Pint of Science Ireland

By Pint of Science Ireland

A volunteer-led podcast, bringing you extended cuts of the science festival taking place in pubs across Ireland as part of Pint of Science. Group members: Ailís O'Carroll, Anastasia Drewzina, Conal

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

Pint of Science Ireland episodes:

April 20, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 6 - Brain and Bugs
On this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Anastasia speaks with Dr. Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer at University College Cork and Group Leader at APC Microbiome Ireland, about how gut microbes shape behaviour across species. They discuss how animal models like zebrafish and nematodes are useful and practical for preclinical studies, and to understand the gut-brain connection in humans better. Dr. Nagpal highlights the importance of causality studies and looking at organ systems holistically. Grab a pint and enjoy!
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47min
April 06, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 5 - Genomics of Mental Health
In this episode of the Pint of Science Ireland podcast, Conall sits down with Dr Niamh Ryan, Senior Research Fellow and PI of a Research Ireland-funded Pathway Award Project in Trinity College Dublin. In this episode, we dive into the genetics of psychiatric disorders. We explore how our DNA can influence mental health, how scientists identify genetic risk factors for psychiatric disease, and how we may apply this knowledge to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future. Enjoy!
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57min
March 16, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 4 - Cleaning the Brain: The importance of sleep
In this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Dr. Ailís O’Carroll speaks with Dr. Janosch Heller, Assistant Professor at Dublin City University, Honorary Lecturer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and Irish Research Council Laureate Awardee. They explore how the brain clears waste during sleep, the role of key molecules called aquaporins, and how this system is affected by aging and inflammatory disease. Dr. Heller also shares his career journey, insights on experimental failure, and the importance of science communication now more than ever. Enjoy!
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28min
February 23, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 3 - Love them or Cull them: The Badger dilemma in Irish Conservation
In this episode of the Pint of Science Ireland Podcast, Conall speaks with Dr. Virginia Morera-Pujol, Ad Astra Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture at University College Dublin. They explore the role of badger conservation in the Irish ecosystem, the challenges badgers can present to bovine TB epidemiology, and the wider impact on Irish agriculture. Most importantly, they discuss the scientific approaches currently being developed to address this complex issue. Enjoy!
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37min
February 02, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 2 - Immunometabolism with Dr. Cristhiane Favero de Aguiar
In this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Anastasia speaks with Dr. Cristhiane Favero de Aguiar, a postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College Dublin. Listen in as they delve into the world of immunometabolism, discussing the differing metabolism of immune cells, the difficulty in studying complex systems and the misconceptions of immunology and metabolism in media.

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34min
January 19, 2026 Season 3 - Episode 1 - Making A Giant Cup of Green Tea with Dr. Eoin Syron
In this podcast, Paul from the Pint of Science Ireland Podcast Team, chats with Dr. Eoin Syron from the University College of Dublin. They discuss chemical engineering concepts such as "green molecules for green energy", one of Dr. Syron's research topics of interest. They also converse about research methods, scale up of sustainable energy systems and Ireland's current energy systems!

Eoin compares chemical engineering to making a giant cup of tea! This is a brilliant analogy describing the workings of a chemical engineer in a relatable way. We hope you enjoy the podcast as we jump from "what does a chemical engineer do?" to "green molecules for green energy" and "lunch box reactors".

Take a moment to relax, pour a pint and learn about the world of chemical engineering!
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33min
December 15, 2025 Season 3 - Introduction - Meet the Pint of Science Podcast Team!
Meet the new season's Pint of Science Podcast Team! Enthusiastic science communicators from a diverse background ranging from molecular biology to open access science! Take a moment to enjoy a pint and listen to the team's motivations and background!
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3min
June 10, 2024 Season 2 - Episode 6 - Public and Mental Health with Julie Arnott
As we all learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, public health is inextricably linked to mental health - Brian Kennedy talks to Julie Arnott, an epidemiologist and public health specialist. She has studied maternal health in Uganda and Tanzania, has worked with the HSE as a COVID-19 epidemiologist, and is currently researching the physical and mental effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ireland.

The Pint of Science Ireland Podcast is produced by Eolas Productions.

Executive Producer, editing: Molly McCrory
Research: Molly McCrory and Dan Giffney
Interviewer: Brian Kennedy

Music:
Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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41min
March 03, 2024 Season 2 - Episode 5 - Women in the Home & Workplace with Dr. Maeve O'Sullivan
Women provide the bulk of care within the household in Ireland - Dan Giffney talks to Dr. Maeve O'Sullivan, a lecturer/Assistant Professor in Human Resource Management & Decent Work, on how this came to be in Ireland, how it's changing and what can be done to relieve women of certain pressures and facilitate their wider and equal participation in the Irish workforce.

The Pint of Science Ireland Podcast is produced by Eolas Productions.

Executive Producer, editing, research: Aneta Nerguti
Interviewer: Dan Giffney.

Music:
Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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31min
December 03, 2023 Season 2 Episode 4 - Your Brain on Books with Dr Ciara Egan
This episode features Brian Kennedy talking to Dr Ciara Egan, a lecturer in Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Galway. Ciara talks to the pod about her research into how reading works in the brain, her work with adults who have dyslexia, and reproducible research.

You can find Ciara on Twitter/X at @BrainbowPoi and her research can be found online at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ciara-Egan-4.

The Pint of Science Ireland Podcast is produced by Eolas Productions.

Executive Producer: Brian Kennedy
Editing: Kate Finucane
Interviewer: Brian Kennedy
Research: Molly McCrory and Brian Kennedy
Guest: Dr Ciara Egan

Music:
Aerosol Of My Love by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7013-aerosol-of-my-love License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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37min

FAQs about Pint of Science Ireland:

How many episodes does Pint of Science Ireland have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.