Interviews, news and views from across the country
Maria Moynihan on 26 January 2022
Meet The Maker: Aisling Finn of The Book Resort
In this week’s “Meet The Maker”, Maria Moynihan chats to Aisling Finn, who curates book subscriptions and Irish gift boxes in Butlerstown, Co Waterford.
Ilka Denker on 24 January 2022
DIY: how to give your denims a make-over
Do you have denims that you never wear because you feel like there is something not quite ‘right’ about them? Ilka Denker talks to denim make-over queen Aisling O’Mara for some inspiration.
Gerry Daly on 19 January 2022
In the Garden with Gerry Daly: sweet box
This week, Gerry Daly discusses the sweet box, also known as Christmas box.
Amii McKeever on 19 January 2022
The cost of a family home retrofit is as individual as the family itself
Home energy retrofits, prescribed by the Climate Action Plan will predominantly be paid for by home owners. Amii McKeever spoke to David Flannery, senior adviser with Electric Ireland Superhomes.
Margaret Hawkins on 19 January 2022
Acne: treat sooner rather than later
Usually a teenage torment, acne can linger into adulthood, making life difficult. What, then, do treatments involve and at what point should you seek help?
Maria Moynihan on 19 January 2022
Take 10 with food consultant Annie Dunne
From her family farm in Co Cavan to the fresh market hall at Harrods, Annie Dunne has always had a passion for working with Irish food businesses, writes Maria Moynihan.
Contributor on 19 January 2022
A Week in the Country
From the best Instagram accounts to follow, to home budgeting tips, find out what caught ICL’s eye this week.
Janine Kennedy on 19 January 2022
Sex education is more than just ‘the big talk’
Janine Kennedy speaks with social entrepreneur and sex education specialist Jenny Fahy on how parents can support their children through their personal, emotional and physical development.
Contributor on 19 January 2022
Endearing Engines: the Mini Minor
Never underestimate the power and potential of a small car, just as Pat McCarrick learned with his first car, a Mini Minor.
Maria Moynihan on 19 January 2022
Meet the Maker: Fiona Foley of Pear Shaped Studio
In this week’s Meet The Maker series, Maria Moynihan talks to illustrator Fiona Foley, who lives outside Macroom, Co Cork, and creates cards, prints and textiles under her Pear Shaped Studio brand.
Ilka Denker on 17 January 2022
DIY: how to convert a picture frame into an eco-friendly notice board
Avid to-do list writer, but annoyed by all the papers lying around or looking for a more sustainable way to make your lists? Ilka Denker shows you how to upcycle a picture frame into a notice board.
Ilka Denker on 12 January 2022
My Country Living: Marathon Man
Did you make any resolutions for 2022? If there is one man who can inspire you to see a challenge through, it’s Joe Crosse, who ran 52 marathons in 2021. In conversation with Ilka Denker.
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