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Diarmuid Gavin: going native and wild in the garden
Deirdre Verney
Perfectly manicured gardens are out – it’s all about native and wild, says award-winning gardener Diarmuid Gavin.
5 March 2025 Features
Weaving a legacy at thriving Tipp business
John Hanly is a heritage brand that prides itself on sustainable production since 1893, writes Rosalind Skillen.
26 February 2025 Features
Amanda Pratt: ‘It’s vital for women to support each other’
For years, the names Amanda Pratt and Avoca went hand in hand. Now the former owner has launched Amo & Pax, a new venture embracing beautiful creations and sustainable fashion.
Style counsel: Making space for interior design
Professional stylist Alison Dunne, shares her tips for renovating old country homes and discusses the latest trends in rural Irish interiors, writes Rosalind Skillen.
5 February 2025 Features
Vacant homes: ‘Err on the side of caution when going for a grant’
Aided by the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant, Cork woman Ciara O’Brien turned a vacant 19th-century farmhouse into a vibrant B&B , writes Rosalind Skillen.
5 February 2025 Features
Fab Four on the road again with new release
In Fashioning The Beatles, author Deirdre Kelly delves into the band’s iconic, impactful looks, writes Audrey Kane.
29 January 2025 Features
CarveOn: carving out a new chapter in Kildare
Brothers Alan and Gary McCormack have created a personalised leather business blending traditional craftsmanship with a modern twist, writes Sarah McIntosh.
8 January 2025 Features
Country vibes... a few of our favourite things
What we're loving around the country this week, writes Rosalind Skillen.
8 January 2025 My Farming Week
Young designer inspired by her mother’s chemotherapy
Limerick woman Olivia Humphrey on inventing a scalp cooling device for chemotherapy patients, writes Sarah McIntosh.
25 December 2024 Careers
Country Vibes
A few of our favourite things...
6 November 2024 Features
Lydia Clayton: rural roots spark golden passion
Growing up on the family’s dairy farm, surrounded by the countryside, influenced goldsmith Lydia Clayton’s craft and drive for success, writes Deirdre Verney.
6 November 2024 Features