{"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.Kinea 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 FinalHydrogen-powered vehicle technologyRenewable energy and sustainabilityFuture careers in clean energySTEM education and inclusionLearning through hands-on experiencesTeamwork, creativity, and resilienceYouth opportunity and community engagementThe future of hydrogen in Ireland\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest Details\nMarianne CheckleyMarianne 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.Ben GiordanoBen 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 with future...","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}