December 4, 2025

Why Ireland is a happy country

Listen to my conversation on Matt Cooper's podcast

I joined journalist Matt Cooper on the latest episode of his Magnified podcast to talk about Ireland's progress and how to achieve national happiness.

I contend that Ireland is an exemplar of positive progress. Of course we have challenges, as every nation does, but we should celebrate how far we have come - 98% of Irish people say they are satisfied with their lives today.

Listen to our conversation on Spotify, Apple, GoLoud or elsewhere.

Matt Cooper and Mark Henry in studio
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