Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly

Davy

In this podcast, Aidan Donnelly is in discussion with numerous guests to get insights into their journey, their highs and lows, their management styles, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Most of Aidan’s time has been spent focusing on the financials of these companies but what is more fascinating to him is how companies operate, how the entrepreneurs started them, and the business people/managements who run them. But as with most things, a work/life balance is essential, so it won’t just be about the professional developments they have made through the years, but also the personal ones. Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy, has been working in, analysing, and investing in companies for decades. He has 27 years’ investment management experience. He joined Davy in 2005 and has worked as an analyst/fund manager for a range of global equity funds and is now responsible for the direct equity offering at Davy. There will be a new episode released every two weeks, so please like, share and subscribe if you like what you hear!

  1. Aug 20

    Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, Co-founders of Hyphen Strategy

    Today’s guests are two of the most respected strategic thinkers in Ireland’s communications and brand advisory sector, Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, the co-founders of Hyphen Strategy, a Dublin-founded strategic and creative consultancy that helps organisations create a competitive edge through the fusion of strategic intelligence and creative storytelling. Hyphen was established in 2022 and has quickly built a reputation for helping businesses, institutions and public-facing organisations sharpen their positioning, develop powerful narratives and deliver campaigns that create meaningful impact. Sharon Mooney serves as Managing Partner at Hyphen and brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of communications, creativity and business strategy. Her work has spanned brand transformation, digital strategy, content creation and corporate reputation, helping organisations navigate change while building stronger connections with customers, employees and stakeholders. Alongside her is James Dunne, Hyphen’s Strategy Partner and one of Ireland’s most experienced strategic planners. Widely recognised as one of the early digital disruptors in the Irish advertising industry, James has spent his career helping brands tackle complex business challenges through insightful planning, innovation and strategic creativity. Today, Hyphen operates from Dublin and Brussels, advising clients across brand strategy, creative campaigning, innovation, citizen engagement and organisational positioning. This is the 84th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’, featuring special guests Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, the co-founders of Hyphen Strategy.

    Sharon Mooney and James Dunne, Co-founders of Hyphen Strategy
  2. Jun 11

    Mary Lawlor, CEO at Clann Credo

    Clann Credo was established by the Presentation Order of nuns in 1996. While social finance was a well-established concept in America and Europe, there was nothing like it in Ireland. After a successful pilot project, the Presentation nuns put €1m seed capital into a social investment fund. Other religious charities chipped in, and now Clann Credo also borrows money from the Social Finance Foundation, a wholesale fund set up by the government.Clann Credo accelerates positive community impact by making flexible and fair lending accessible to every community in Ireland. Their vision is a society where every community has the opportunity to drive positive impact for all. They believe in the power and passion of community volunteers to shape society for the better for all. For their part, they do everything they can to accelerate positive community impact. Mary Lawlor is the Chief Executive Officer at Clann Credo, and under her leadership, it continues to strengthen its position as a thought leader in impact lending, expanding access to fair, flexible lending for community and social enterprises across Ireland. Mary also developed the Dynamic Funding Model for Social finance which the government has now adopted themselves. Before joining Clann Credo in 2021, Mary served as Chief Executive of Carlow County Development Partnership from 2009 and previously as Chief Executive Officer of Carlow LEADER Rural Development Company Ltd for seven years, working directly with communities to translate ambition into tangible economic and social progress. This is the 79th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Mary Lawlor, CEO at Clann Credo.

    Mary Lawlor, CEO at Clann Credo
  3. May 28

    Ciaran Mulligan, Entrepreneur & Managing Director

    Ciaran Mulligan is an Irish entrepreneur best known as the co-founder and former managing director of Blue Insurance and now, the founder of YES Insurance. Over more than two decades, he has become one of Ireland’s most recognisable figures in the niche insurance sector.In 2003, Mulligan co-founded Blue Insurance alongside Rowan Devereux. Initially focused on travel insurance, the company quickly expanded into specialist products. Under his leadership, Blue Insurance became one of Ireland’s leading online insurance brokers and developed strong operations in both Ireland and the UK. It introduced several first-to-market offerings, including two-year car and home insurance policies and low-cost annual multi-trip travel insurance. The company embraced digital sales early, with the majority of policies sold online at a time when much of the insurance industry still relied heavily on traditional brokers and phone sales. In 2026, he returned to the insurance market with the launch of YES Insurance. The new company initially focused on travel insurance and specialist niche products, including gadget insurance, pet insurance, wedding insurance and electric bike insurance. Throughout his career, Mulligan has been recognised for his entrepreneurial approach, strong sales instincts and focus on innovation in consumer insurance. This is the 78th episode in the Davy podcast series ‘Everyday Business with Aidan Donnelly’ with special guest Ciaran Mulligan, Entrepreneur & Managing Director.

    Ciaran Mulligan, Entrepreneur & Managing Director

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In this podcast, Aidan Donnelly is in discussion with numerous guests to get insights into their journey, their highs and lows, their management styles, and the lessons they have learned along the way. Most of Aidan’s time has been spent focusing on the financials of these companies but what is more fascinating to him is how companies operate, how the entrepreneurs started them, and the business people/managements who run them. But as with most things, a work/life balance is essential, so it won’t just be about the professional developments they have made through the years, but also the personal ones. Aidan Donnelly, Head of Equities at Davy, has been working in, analysing, and investing in companies for decades. He has 27 years’ investment management experience. He joined Davy in 2005 and has worked as an analyst/fund manager for a range of global equity funds and is now responsible for the direct equity offering at Davy. There will be a new episode released every two weeks, so please like, share and subscribe if you like what you hear!

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