The Wise Owl Wans Podcast
The Wise Owl Wans Podcast invites you to sit back and enjoy the banter of two legendary Irish women who have experienced it all. Life long friends, X Factor’s Mary Byrne and actress, writer and comedian Eilish O Carroll have teamed up to talk about lifestyle, menopause, mental health, family life, personal experience, love and all things Irish in this hilarious and uplifting show. With their wit and charm you can expect honest open chats and belly laughs. Mary and Eilish bring humor and heart to conversations that matter as they explore the ups and downs of life. So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the show. Oh, and feel free to get in touch with any suggestions, we’d love to hear from you. Thanks for listening!
Episodes
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
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On this episode we have a quick catch up with a very dear friend of ours "Ger Reddy",
Ger tells us all about what influenced her musically throughout the years, what she loves about music and some of the constraints performimng puts you under.
we also chat about her son Cain Reddy and his upcoming pro fight, and we even managed to have a bit of a sing song too.
Thanks for coming on Ger, it was a pleasure.
Say Bye Mary.....Bye Mary.
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
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We're on a global tour, well not really, but myself and Mary did actually bump into each other while separately holidaying in Tenerife so we decided to do a quick podcast, it would be rude not to.
We are delighted to be joined by Sandra Dwyer, fashion guru and Tenerife expert, giving you all the info you need to make your next canary trip unforgettable.
Thanks Sandra,
Say bye Mary....Bye Mary.
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
IT"S CHRISTMAS - Episode 9 - The Wise Owl Wans Podcast
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
In our 9th episode, we chat all about Christmas, what it's all about for us, movies songs, dinner, the lot.
We also share some unusual facts about the history of PANTO, oh no we don't, no actually, we do :-)
Obviously, like yourselves it's a hectic time of year, and we've both been up to 90 with Mrs Brownes Boys, and The Liberty Pants. We will be back in the New Year, with a whole host of exciting guests and excellent topics, in the mean time we'll be keeping you up to date with what we get up to over the festive season.
Keep an eye on our social media channels, we'd both like to thank all of you for listening and watching, and we wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Say bye Mary,
Bye Mary.
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Eastwall Legend and Local Hero Pat Sullivan - Episode 8 - The Wise Owl Wans.
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
On the latest episode of The Wise Owl Wans, we're delighted to be joined by a truly amazing woman and long time friend to Eilish, the one and only Pat Sullivan.
Pat is one of Dublin's local legends, with a community and acting career spanning many decades across Ireland, and particularly within the Eastwall area of Dublin.
Recognised as an allrounder when it comes to show productions and stage managing, Pat has a passion for helping her local community, at the heart of it Pat is a people person, loves what she does and loves to laugh.
We hope you like our latest episode and if there's a local legend in your area, we'd love to hear from you no matter where you are in the world.
Thanks again for coming to talk to us Pat.
Say goodnight Mary,
Goodnight Mary.
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
@TheWiseOwlWansPodcast Episode 7 is all about nostalgia, we want to discuss some of the most iconic Dublin street characters, DANCING MARY, BANG BANG, DICE MAN, FORTY COATS.
Reflecting on some of the most charming tales of the characters the made Dublin, well.... Dublin in years gone by, it was an emotional episode as we ponder, has Dublin lost some of its magic?
We would love to hear from our listeners on this one, especially of you have some stories on the people we discussed, or if you remember people from your childhood, or in your county/country that were know for all sorts of different reasons.
Thanks for all the lovely emails we received over the past few weeks, keep them coming.
Subscribe, it's free and tell your friends to check us out.
Say bye Mary....Bye Mary.
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
The Wise Owl Wans - The C Word! - Episode 6
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
In this our 6th instalment of The Wise Owl Wans Podcast we're talking about the C word, you know the one?
No, not that one, it's Dec 1st, the 1st official day of Christmas, We're talking about some of our family memories, traditions and escapades.
AND, with the general election count happening over the weekend, we talked some bolitics too, or is that politics? Lighthearted and honest, we discussed what we'd like to see from the government next.
We also answered some of our emails that have been sent in by our lovely listeners, thanks so much for your feedback and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep it coming.
Don't forget to subscribe to our channels, it's free, like our shows to spread them to a wider audience and share with a friend if you think they might like our Podcast,
ENJOY, say bye Mary....Bye Mary.
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Sunday Nov 10, 2024
The Wise owl Wans - The Working Girls - Episode 5
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
In our fifth instalment of The Wise Owl Wans Podcast we'll discuss an array of topics, including, but not limited to,
How we balance our careers and family life, and sacrifices we've had to make over the years,
We also discuss the value of friendship, the importance of mindset, especially when you feel/fall down.
The problem with assertiveness as a nation, the power and predatory nature of Mr Google and digital listening devices.
And hilariously our Pet Hates.
I think that's all for episode 5!
Say bye Mary,
Bye Mary.
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
The Wise Owl Wans - D'parenting - Episode 4
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
Hello wonderful listeners!
Welcome back to the next episode of The Wise Owl Wans, Episode 4 - D'Parenting.
In this episode we'll discuss some of the difficulties and pleasures of what it was like to become a parent, how we dealt with parenthood over the years (The good and the bad), and how it has evolved as our kids have grown up.
We also chat our favourite holidays, holiday romance, favourite books and films.
Thanks for all your suggestions and questions, we will be working them into the show over the coming weeks.
Thanks for listening!
Say Bye Mary,
Bye Mary.
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
The Wise Owl Wans - D'Passion - Episode 3
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
In this podcast we discus an array of topics including bit not limited to....
Menopause
Depression
Toys (cough cough)
intimacy
Death
and more lightheartedly Irish actors and films.
Let us know what you think thewowpodcasts@gmail.com
Thanks for listening!
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
The Wise Owl Wans - Knowing Me, Knowing You - AHHHAAAH - Episode 2
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
In the 2nd episode of The Wise Owl Wans - Knowing Me, Knowing You, we wanted to give you a more in dept overview of some of the things that matter to us.
We cover a range of topics in this episode including family life, our role models, childhood holidays, Dublin/Irish pride, addiction, England in the 70's, getting older, the X-Factor and Irish slang.
Get in touch with The Wise Owl Wans at our email thewowpodcasts@gmail.com
Thanks for Listening!

THE WISE OWL WANS
The Wise Owl Wans Podcast invites you to sit back and enjoy the banter of two legendary Irish women who have experienced it all.
Life long friends, X Factor's Mary Byrne and actress, writer and comedian Eilish O Carroll have teamed up to talk about lifestyle, menopause, mental health, family life, personal experience, love and all things Irish in this hilarious and uplifting show.
With their wit and charm you can expect honest open chats and belly laughs. Mary and Eilish bring humor and heart to conversations that matter as they explore the ups and downs of life.
So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy the show.
Oh, and feel free to get in touch with any suggestions, we'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for listening!