‘I am not as scared as I once was': Charlene McKenna on ageing, burnout and married life

'When I was in my 20s, I had this notion that you had to make it by a certain time... I've never been as busy. So, that's blown that theory out of the water'

Charlene McKenna: “I am an Aries. I never want to be bored.”  Pics: Barry McCall

Growing up as the only girl in a family of five older brothers in rural County Monaghan, it's perhaps unsurprising that Charlene McKenna isn’t afraid of a challenge. Her worst fear is monotony.

“I’ve never wanted to be same-y,” she says, as she leans forwards on the table, “I am an Aries. I never want to be bored.”