Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, a tech professional, or simply curious about how artificial intelligence is shaping Ireland’s future, the AI Ireland podcast hosted by Mark Kelly, remains one of the best ways to stay informed on the latest trends, breakthroughs, and conversations happening across the country.
In this article, we explore the top 10 AI Ireland podcasts of 2025, as chosen by you the viewers and listeners. From deep dives into cutting-edge research and real-world applications to thoughtful discussions on ethics, regulation and AI’s impact on society, these episodes capture some of the most insightful perspectives from leading voices across the island of Ireland.
10. E190 ‘Building Success: Startups, VC and Strategic Growth’ with Scale Ireland’s Brian Caulfield
Brian Caulfield, Chair at Scale Ireland talks about how Startups thrive on passion, teamwork, pressure and problem-solving, why AI startups need proprietary data, strong execution and competitive moats, why scaling requires strong equity incentives, sufficient funding and hiring top talent, & much more.
9. E207 ‘Integrating AI into Business Strategies’ with Expleo Group’s Rebecca Keenan
Rebecca Keenan, Global Head of Intelligent Automation at Expleo Group discusses how AI enhances service, automates checks and predicts maintenance efficiently, her advice to leverage existing AI-enabled tools before adopting new tech, the need for clear storytelling and hands-on involvement help people embrace AI, & much more.
8. E202 ‘A journey of innovation: Reflections and Prospects’ with UCD’s Liam Cronin
Liam Cronin, Director of Innovation at University College Dublin and former CEO at the RDI Hub talks about having an inclusive, customer-driven approach shaped by community feedback, why the biggest barrier is time, not willingness and advice to start small, why success in AI needs a people, productivity and profit focus, & much more.
7. E203 ‘Tech Evolution and Human Connection’ with All human’s Kevin Magee
Kevin Magee, Chief Technology Officer at All Human speaks about why human connection drives impact, velocity and tech integration, his advice to start with customer experience and then drive internal transformation, how AI accelerates innovation with ‘vibe scaling’ bridging creativity and production, & much more.
6. E193 ‘Shaping the World of Data Visualisation’ with Data&Design’s Rudi O’Reilly Meehan
Rudi O’Reilly Meehan, Founder and Director at Data&Design discusses starting Data&Design to bring data to life through visualisations, balancing AI chat and UX for fun, intuitive planning, promoting data storytelling, education and community engagement, his aim to educate on AI search, balance accuracy and randomness & much more
5. E197 ‘AI’s Emotional Revolution’ with emotionise’s Marie Toft
4. E196 ‘AI Literacy and Equity’ with Ireland’s AI Ambassador Patricia Scanlon
3. E189 ‘Navigating Startups and the Future of AI’ with Jentic’s Sean Blanchfield
Sean Blanchfield, Chief Executive Officer at Jentic discusses his journey in startups including founding Demonware and Jentic, the role of AI agents and how Jentic aims to impact AI infrastructure, focusing on AI agents, scaling and managing complex integrations at Jentic, his advice to embrace AI, build with it and focus on authenticity, & much more
2. E199 ‘Building Trust and Expertise in Financial Services’ with Reitigh’s Brian Walsh
1. E200 ‘Building an AI Community and Vision’ Celebrating 200 episodes of AI Ireland with Mark Kelly
As part of our milestone 200th episode, the roles are reversed as AI Ireland Founder Mark Kelly takes the hotseat as he delves into the visions, accomplishments, and aspirations of AI Ireland. The host of this special episode: Copilot. Join Mark and his virtual host as he explores the nuances of AI, from its humble beginnings to its transformative impact on industries and its potential to reshaping the future.
AI Ireland would like to extend a huge thank you to all the guests who took part this year, and to everyone who tuned in across our channels. We’ve got plenty of exciting new episodes of the AI Ireland podcast lined up for 2026. Stay tuned!
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