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Finding confidence as a mature student
Sarah McIntosh
Through the diploma in speciality and artisan food enterprises, farmer Donal Sheehan has developed a way of highlighting biodiversity practices used in food production writes Sarah McIntosh.
20 September 2023 Features
Meet The Maker: Barbara McAteer of Josie's Botanicals
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan talks to Barbara McAteer, who developed a natural skincare brand, Josie’s Botanicals, named in honour of her late mother.
16 September 2023 Careers
Meat business women launch ‘The Power of You’ series
A global campaign is launched by Meat Business Women to foster a sense of empowerment and confidence within women, writes Sarah McIntosh.
'I needed to add value to what I had on the farm'
Having travelled the world, the desire to be on his farm full-time in Co Laois inspired Kevin Scully to set up The Merry Mill, writes Maria Moynihan
13 September 2023 Features
Steps to success: The price is right?
Money makes the world go round, but why are so many of us shy about talking about money, especially in business? writes Caroline Murphy.
6 September 2023 Careers
Meet The Maker: MJ Jacob of Mad Jessie
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan chats to MJ Jacob, who creates outdoor apparel and accessories under her Mad Jessie brand, based in Co Waterford.
30 August 2023 Features
My Country Living: ‘West Kerry is in my soul’
Grainne Kavanagh discusses celebrating 10 years in business in west Kerry, renovating a 93-year-old farmhouse and why her small farm is her ultimate switch off
23 August 2023 Features
Meet The Maker: Ruth Cahill of Duck Blue
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan chats to Ruth Cahill of Kildare-based greeting card and illustration company Duck Blue.
23 August 2023 Features
Meet The Maker: Natalie Moriarty
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan chats to Kenmare-based graphic designer and calligrapher Natalie Moriarty.
16 August 2023 Features
Mother of re-invention at Dingle Food Company
Having set up The Dingle Food Company during COVID in two converted shipping containers, Caroline Danaher has proven herself the mother of re-invention, writes Maria Moynihan.
2 August 2023 Features
Meet The Maker: One Fifty candle bar and scent house
In this week’s Meet The Maker, Maria Moynihan talks to Tracy Hurley, Janna Foley and Ashling Muldowney, who create luxury candles under their One Fifty brand.
1 August 2023 Features
Waste not, want not with Orla McAndrew
Orla McAndrew spent several years feeling lost on her career path; but as a ‘zero waste’ chef and caterer, she has found her calling, writes Maria Moynihan.
26 July 2023 Features