beansandmore.coffee

The perfect blend of conversation, culture, and of course, beans!


Previous Podcasts

  • Ep. 17  The Cheers Experience

    Ep. 17 The Cheers Experience

    This podcast is a celebration of coffee culture, community, and craftsmanship. My enthusiasm for coffee extends far beyond the cup. Each episode explores the world of independent coffee shops, the passionate people behind them, and the stories that make these spaces unique. It’s not just about coffee as a drink—it’s about how coffee fosters connections, Read more

  • Ep. 16: Considered Coffee

    Ep. 16: Considered Coffee

    In this episode, Paddy speaks with Barney McElroy, co-founder of the Red Door Cafe, Carrickmacross, which celebrated its fourth anniversary this week (22nd October). Barney talks about his unexpected journey from studying accounting to founding a café with his brothers. Reflecting on his transition, Barney recalls the early spark that led him to coffee: a Read more

  • Ep. 15: It’s not about ‘bing, bang, bong’

    Ep. 15: It’s not about ‘bing, bang, bong’

    Paddy brings listeners into Ben and Lily’s Coffee Shop in Clogherhead, County Louth. Baristas Charlie Maples and Jessica Winters, share their unique journeys in the coffee world, their experiences working at the shop, and how coffee has become more than just a drink in their lives – it’s a connector of people, a source of Read more

  • Ep.14: The Rebrand

    Ep.14: The Rebrand

    In this special bonus edition of the beansandmore.coffee podcast, host Paddy welcomes listeners into the vibrant world of coffee culture. The podcast is a celebration of coffee’s impact on our lives, not just as a drink but as a connector of people and communities. Paddy emphasizes how baristas, the unsung heroes of local coffee shops, Read more

  • Ep. 13: A Bar…With Coffee!

    Ep. 13: A Bar…With Coffee!

    Welcome back to the Beans and More Coffee Podcast! In our 13th episode, we have the pleasure of visiting a unique location that combines the comforts of a local pub with the warmth of a coffee bar. Nestled in the heart of Ballivor, County Meath, JMC’s Coffee is housed within McLaughlin’s Pub and is run Read more

  • Ep. 12: This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires

    Ep. 12: This Time Next Year We’ll Be Millionaires

    Welcome to our latest episode, where we dive into the story behind SAGS Coffee, a special coffee shop located in the St Nicholas GAA grounds in Drogheda, County Louth. Today, we shine a spotlight on Sarahann and Gary, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo who turned a simple idea during the COVID-19 pandemic into a thriving community Read more