Politics & More[1] Podcast

It's not just about Politics. There's More to it!

Kenneth Egan [2], Psychotherapist [3], Olympic Medallist Boxing 🥊🥊 [4], Former Politician, Fine Gael Councillor [5], Dublin, Speaker at the Percy French Festival Roscommon 2026 [6]. Transcript.

Mairead Kenny: Here’s Kenneth 'Kenny; Egan in 2026 enjoying a quieter life and his pillow!

Kenneth Egan: ‘’I live a simple life now, a quiet life, do what I have to do during the day, go to home and put my head on the pillow, that’s it! Simple.’’

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Mairead Kenny: Mairead Kenny Politics and More podcast. I'm here in Castlecoote at the 2026 Percy French Festival in Roscommon. It's great to see Kenneth Egan here all the way from Dublin.

Kenneth Egan: How are you? Great to be here. Absolute pleasure yeah. 

Mairead Kenny: Not too bad! Did you enjoy the drive down?

Kenneth Egan: The drive was stunning. It always is you know when you're driving down to Roscommon. I’m here a few times in Roscommon, a lovely drive down and the sun is shining today as well which helps.

Mairead Kenny: It's great you made it down!

Continued in the transcript.

[1] Mairead Kenny, https://maireadkenny.ie/ Politics & More podcast at https://politicsmore.podview.com/

[2] Kenneth Egan on ‘The Modern Warrior’ Podcast Episode #203 Kenneth Egan: The Man Behind the Gloves ... at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70VjdDO989Q

Kenneth Egan at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Egan

[3] Kenneth Egan BA (Hons), H.Dip, MIAC, Therapy & Counselling Clondalkin https://kennetheganoly.com/counselling-clondalkin/ Kenneth Egan is an approved Laya Healthcare psychotherapist for adults and children.

‘’ I provide professional counselling in a relaxed environment. This includes counselling in many areas in a persons life, working with issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Stress, Abusive Relationships, Bullying, Grief/Loss and Suicide Prevention. Each client starts where they feel they need to be once the appointment is made. The first step is making that call and deciding to put yourself first, possibly for the first time in your life.’’

[4] Kenneth Egan winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the 2008 Olympics. He won the European Gold Medal in the 2008 Athens Olympic Qualifiers and a European Bronze Medal in 2006 and 2010 at Light-heavyweight. 🥊🥊

Kenny Egan Highlights | 2008 Silver Medalist at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrS4ut6kkmw

[5] Kenny Egan Election record at https://irelandelection.com/candidate/kenny-egan/5752

Kenneth Egan elected to South Dublin County Council for Fine Gael in the 2014 local elections.

01 02 2024, ‘’Blow for Fine Gael as Olympic boxer-turned-councillor Kenneth Egan bows out of politics’’ -

Kenneth Egan bows out of local politics after two terms on South Dublin County Council at

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/blow-for-fine-gael-as-olympic-boxer-turned-councillor-kenneth-egan-bows-out-of-politics/a/129068080.html

[6] The 18th Percy French Festival 15th | 16th | 17th | July 2026

At Castlecoote House, Co Roscommon. https://www.castlecootehouse.com/

https://www.castlecootehouse.com/percy-french

Welcome to our celebration of the enduring legacy of Percy French, the renowned Irish songwriter, artist, and humorist. We are the proud home of the annual Percy French Festival, a vibrant three-day event featuring insightful lectures and engaging discussion on current events, all inspired by French's unique spirit.

23 July 2026 Percy French Festival a great success – Steen tight-lipped on future plans at https://roscommonpeople.ie/percy-french-festival-a-great-success-steen-tight-lipped-on-future-plans/

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