{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kinia Ag Caint","title":"Kinia Ag Caint - Live from the H2 GP Final 2026","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/71148994\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3088,"description":"Episode 3 of Kinia ag Caint covers Ireland's historic first H2 Grand Prix Pro National Final, held on April 23rd at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Five teams of young people from across Ireland — including Cherry Orchard, Macroom, two Midlands schools, and Donabate Library,  competed in a 3.5-hour hydrogen-powered model car endurance race. The Handbreakers from Cherry Orchard Youth Service won, earning a place at the H2GP World Final in Switzerland.\nKinea CEO Marianne Checkley reflects on the event's significance for inclusion and community empowerment. A wide-ranging conversation with Ben Giordano (Horizon Educational) and Meadhbh Whelan (Department of Transport) covers hydrogen technology, the future of renewable energy careers, Ireland's alternative fuels infrastructure policy, and the importance of hands-on STEM learning. Both guests share personal reflections on learning and career paths. The episode closes with enthusiastic vox pops from students and educators at the event.\n\nThings We Spoke About\n\nIreland’s first H2GP Pro National Final\nHydrogen-powered vehicle technology\nRenewable energy and sustainability\nFuture careers in clean energy\nSTEM education and inclusion\nLearning through hands-on experiences\nTeamwork, creativity, and resilience\nYouth opportunity and community engagement\nThe future of hydrogen in Ireland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Details\nMarianne Checkley\nMarianne Checkley is CEO of Kinia, an education-focused social enterprise working to create more inclusive pathways into learning, technology, and opportunity for young people across Ireland. With a background in education and social impact, she is passionate about creative learning, digital inclusion, and ensuring no young person is left behind.\nBen Giordano\nBen Giordano works with Horizon Educational, the organisation behind the global H2 Grand Prix competition. His work focuses on STEM education, renewable energy engagement, and creating hands-on learning experiences that connect young people...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6oQJe9JvQKhojP6ixSGkpjvZmtauKFUuvurMOKCBxPU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYjli/YjAwYjIxZjBlZGNl/OGRjMWI3OGEyYmZi/MDIxNC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}