Today I am joined by the wonderful Sophie who emigrated from Ireland to New York for a better life after getting a taste of what America was like on a J1 Visa summer experience. This is a different type of episode today as we look at what it's like to live in other countries around the world as an expat. New York opened so many doors of opportunities for Sophie including being crowned the New York Rose Of Tralee. However, Sophie is very honest about the fast-paced lifestyle that comes with livin...
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Michael Nugent came to Australia for a holiday with a few of the lads. He saw a business opportunity while out here and turned a seed planted in his head, into a very successful franchise back in Ireland boasting over 27k followers on instagram A great story on how there is life beyond living abroad and that the land of opportunities could actually be on your door step in Ireland. This is the story of Sucos and Nugelato. @nugelato @sucosshakenjuice Head over to @acountydownunder for more tips an...
Jan 21, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
My first guest to kick off the brand new season of the podcast is Siobhan O'Hagan. Siobhan gave up her full-time job in Ireland to pursue a simple life in paradise-Bali! We discuss the highs and lows of living abroad, the pressure of going home and why she fell in love with Bali. Head over to @acountydownunder for more tips and tricks on living abroad and how to attend one of my monthly events. Or join one of the sunrise social groups throughout Australia to meet new friends :) https://www.event...
Jan 12, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is just a short episode on what it is like to experience Christmas in Australia. I share my tips on how to make sure your Christmas is still special and how this year especially is a tough one for many of us. I am joined by some special guests sharing their Christmas messages to their families back home, get the tissues ready! Music by the talented Amy O Riordan who is an Irish Nurse living in Melbourne. Come Along To 'A County Down Under Sunrise Social' To Meet New Friends In Sydney, Melbo...
Dec 17, 2020•29 min•Ep. 23
Today I am joined by the beautiful Mummies Aisling and Laura-Jayne (LJ). Both girls travelled to Australia from County Tyrone a few years ago on a very different type of journey. Aisling and her fiancé James are now parents to a beautiful two-year-old called Sean. Laura-Jayne and her husband Oisin are proud parents to six-month-old Conal. Today they discuss the highs and lows of living abroad raising a baby without their families thousands of miles away in Ireland. This episode is sponsored by A...
Dec 02, 2020•43 min•Ep. 22
Marty was, without doubt, the best Gaelic football player of his age group. People came from all over Ireland to see him play. His performances for St Louis Grammar School, An Ríocht and County Down lead to him being scouted by the Australian Football League (AFL) and landing a dream contract with one of the top teams Collingwood, also known as 'The Magpies'. Marty spent seven years as a professional athlete. In between his career in Melbourne, he managed to come home and obtain a GAA All-Star a...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 21
I met Rob In Thailand last year when I went to Unit 27 Fitness Camp to train. Rob was just like me, Irish and chasing the Australian dream, working hard and playing harder. Rob worked in the Mines in Australia for years when the economy was booming and then spent his days off partying in Kings Cross, Sydney when it was like the Las Vegas Strip before the lockout laws were introduced. To his friends and family, it looked like Rob was just living a normal life, but it took Rob many years to admit ...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 20
All Your Visa Questions And COVID-19 Worries Answered Joy, Maryanne and Fiona join me from True Blue Migration Services to answer all the questions you listeners have sent in. They offer FREE visa assessments and eligibility checks. They have offices on the East and West Coast helping people all over Australia and the world. Contact them today through @true_blue_migration_services , facebook or their website https://truebluemigration.com/ Follow me on Instagram @acountydownunder Come Along To 'A...
Oct 20, 2020•46 min•Ep. 19
Last Year I Came Across A Very Unexpected Crossroad In My Life Where My Five Year Relationship Had Ended In Australia. I Didn't Want To Move Back To Ireland, But I Didn't Know If I Could Start All Over Again In Australia. The Scariest Part Was I Didn't Know Who I Was As A Person And I Needed To Find Myself. The Only Thing I Knew Was That I Loved Exercising. So I Booked A Trip Completely Alone With Ultimate Fitness Holiday Bali And It Changed My Outlook On Life and Love Forever. If You Are Intere...
Oct 08, 2020•47 min•Ep. 18
Marty left County Down, Ireland, seven years ago to search for the American dream. He went from working on building sites in Boston, playing GAA and struggling to pay rent most weeks, to becoming one of the most sought out fitness trainers in New York City. Marty has been in Conor McGregor's corner for fight night and he trains some of the world's most famous celebrities and some of the best athletes in UFC. He is truly living the high life and he is the epitome of the 'American Dream'. Yet desp...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 17
Five years ago, real estate agent turned personal trainer Trent Knox started running up the hill at Bronte Beach, Sydney every Saturday morning on his own. Now up to 200 people get up at 5am every Saturday to join him and his The 440 partner Todd Liubinskas. The 440 is a warm and welcoming Run Club open to all runners, walkers and shufflers. They show up rain, hail or shine every week in to move together and connect in person. "Built by the community, for our community." Trent is a Bondi local a...
Sep 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 16
Today I am joined with my bestie Shannon Hynes. We discuss the 'Hangover Blues' whilst tucking into all the delicious treats from the Taste Ireland Hangover Hamper. We share some of your funny stories from nights out to help cheer you up and make you feel like your hangover and fear is not as bad as you originally thought. Have a slice of home delivered to your door. You can shop online at www.tasteireland.com.au You can also use my discount code: CAROLINE10, to get 10% off. Follow @acountydownu...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 15
Taste Ireland CEO, Eamon Eastwood, moved from County Tyrone, Ireland to Sydney almost two decades ago. His devoted Mam would mail care packages of his favourite Irish foods to quell his homesickness. Eamon and his new Aussie friends looked forward to these packages so much that it wasn’t long before a plan for Taste Ireland was hatched. Now the largest distributor of Irish and UK food brands in the Southern Hemisphere, Taste Ireland supplies both of Australia’s major supermarkets, Coles and Wool...
Aug 31, 2020•39 min•Ep. 14
At the beginning of August Victoria, Australia declared a state of disaster and imposed a lockdown with a strict night-time curfew after a surge in coronavirus cases. On today's episode, we hear from the heart of Melbourne with the inspirational Irish women Katie and Amy. This episode is sponsored by True Blue Migration Services. They offer FREE visa assessments and eligibility checks. They have offices on the East and West Coast helping people all over Australia and the world. Contact them toda...
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
💫 To celebrate 40,000 Downloads 💫 Here is a BONUS episode this week to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart If you are a Tony Robbins, Dr Joe Dispenza, Eckhart Tolle fan or you are just struggling during this difficult time, this is the episode for YOU. Deirdre Maguire is a World Class Mind Wellness Specialist, Author, Master Change Agent and founder of The Stress Solution System. A consolidation of her 20 years studying and working with clients across the world, The Stress Solution Syste...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
Today I am joined by the inspirational and beautiful Sinead Hegarty. Join us as we talk about her experience in Australia, dealing with heartbreak, healthy relationships, loneliness, her sudden return to Ireland due to COVID-19 and most importantly SELF-LOVE. Sinead's eBooks 'Relationships' and 'How I Dealt With Anxiety?' are available on: https://www.sineadhegarty.com/ This episode is sponsored by Swanned Dating App, bringing together British and Irish Expats. Get downloading and Get Dating: ht...
Aug 17, 2020•50 min•Ep. 11
Join my friends Shannon, Amber and I as we talk all things dating, the Peter Pans of Australia and share some of the funny stories you sent in. This episode is sponsored by Swanned Dating App, bringing together British and Irish Expats. Get downloading and Get Dating: https://www.getswanned.com/ and follow @getswannedating Make sure to rate the podcast and follow @acountydownunder page. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 10
Mark Toner, host of the Mark Toner Podcast, Athlete, Owner of INFECTED lifestyle and CrossFit INFECTED, left Ireland in the hope for a better life in Brisbane, Australia. His world came shattering down when his dream was taken away from him, just two years into his new life abroad. Join Mark as he openly talks about his life in Brisbane, his battle with depression when being forced to leave Australia and how he has learnt that happiness is an inside job. A truly inspirational story. Follow Mark ...
Jul 27, 2020•35 min•Ep. 8
Mark Toner, host of the Mark Toner Podcast, Athlete, Owner of INFECTED lifestyle and CrossFit INFECTED, left Ireland in the hope for a better life in Brisbane, Australia. His world came shattering down when his dream was taken away from him, just two years into his new life abroad. Join Mark as he openly talks about his life in Brisbane, his battle with depression when being forced to leave Australia and how he has learnt that happiness is an inside job. A truly inspirational story. Follow Mark ...
Jul 19, 2020•57 min•Ep. 7
Michaela is an Irish Make Up Artist, sister of the famous Louise Mc Donnell aka LMD. Michaela moved from County Derry to follow her dreams in the life Down Under. In order for Michaela to continue living in Australia for a second year on a working holiday visa, she must complete 88 days regional work in the outbacks. I will be joining her on her 12th and final week of farm here where she discusses the day to day life, friendships, keeping a relationship while doing farmwork and all the "Love Isl...
Jul 14, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6
Michaela is an Irish Make Up Artist, sister of the famous Louise Mc Donnell aka LMD. Michaela moved from County Derry to follow her dreams in the life Down Under. In order for Michaela to continue living in Australia for a second year on a working holiday visa, she must complete 88 days regional work in the outbacks. I will be joining her on her 12th and final week of farm here where she discusses the day to day life, friendships, keeping a relationship while doing farmwork and all the "Love Isl...
Jul 06, 2020•39 min•Ep. 5
This episode is two parts. I will explore the final part of my story in Australia. There are many bumps along the road including a breakup, a battle with mental health and a worldwide pandemic to add to the mix which left me 10,000 miles away from my family and alone in Australia. Today's guest is my Sister Rachel Mc Kenna. Be kind, this was tough to record but my hope is that it helps anyone who feels lonely or is struggling overseas to know that you are not alone and not everything you see on ...
Jun 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 4
This episode is two parts. I will explore the final part of my story in Australia. There are many bumps along the road including a breakup, a battle with mental health and a worldwide pandemic to add to the mix which left me 10,000 miles away from my family and alone in Australia. Today's guest is my Sister Rachel Mc Kenna. Be kind, this was tough to record but my hope is that it helps anyone who feels lonely or is struggling overseas to know that you are not alone and not everything you see on ...
Jun 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 3
This is my story. I was at a crossroads in my life after graduating from University and earning minimum wage in a very difficult teaching job and to top it all off...I had fallen in love. I never expected where my life would take me next. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all you need to know about life abroad . Join Caroline's amazing weekly Sunrise Social clubs across ...
Jun 15, 2020•25 min•Ep. 2
This episode is a short introduction of me, Caroline Mc Kenna on why I chose to move to the other side of the world to Sydney from Ireland and the reason why I started this Podcast. Featuring Shannon Hynes. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gym+Coffee: Discount code: DOWNUNDER Follow @acountydownunder on Instagram and TikTok and visit www.acountydownunder.com for all you need to know about life abroad . Join Caroline's amazing weekly Sunrise Social clubs across the world....
Jun 09, 2020•26 min•Ep. 1
