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Sarah McIntosh
Thirty small businesses will be showcasing their unique products and services at the Local Enterprise Village at this year’s Ploughing, writes Sarah McIntosh.
28 August 2024 Features
A stitch in time: Meet Michelle, the Bunting Fairy
Irish linen is finding new life in Kilkenny's historic Castle Yard, writes Soma Biro.
11 July 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Majella O'Neill Collins
In this week's Meet the Maker, Soma Biro chats to Sherkin Island artist Majella O'Neill Collins about her creative process and George Clooney purchasing her work.
Fun ways to keep the kids happy
School’s out for summer. But let’s face it, it can be hard to keep kids entertained without spending a fortune. Here are four activities that cost little more than your time, writes Maria Moynihan.
26 June 2024 Features
Supporting local makers is key to economic growth in the craft sector
Quality and design the top factors that influence decision-making, according to a new report on buying Irish craft products, writes Sarah McIntosh.
14 June 2024 Fashion
Meet the Maker: Hanna Van Aelst
In this week's Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Tipperary-based willow artist about how she is inspired by her rural landscape.
12 June 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Orla Hickey
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Limerick artist Orla Hickey about how a pottery class in Skibbereen reopened her eyes to her creative abilities.
29 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Mairidh Nic Cormaic
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to Mairidh Nic Cormaic, founder of Sew it Seams, about her handmade fleeces and accessories.
22 May 2024 Craft
Folklore: half plough, half spade – the amazing loy
Shane Lehane celebrates the ancient vernacular digging tool that has lasted to the present day in the heritage sport ‘loy digging’.
15 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Maker: Glenn Gibson
In this week's Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to self-taught wire sculptor Glenn Gibson about his interesting creative process.
15 May 2024 Craft
Meet the Makers: sister duo Eadaoin and Catherine
In this week’s Meet the Maker, Grace Hanna chats to sisters Eadaoin and Catherine about their design-led interiors business Pebble and Sash.
8 May 2024 Craft