Business
Katie Barragry on 03 Mar 2021
Taking the simplistic approach to skincare
While using natural, organic ingredients has proven to be beneficial for your skin, it also plays a significant role in the sustainability of our planet.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Feb 2021
Beauty and belief
In between tight deadlines and working on her next business development plan, Irene Bermingham catches up with Offaly entrepreneur, Sharon Leavy, on all things business and beauty.
Irene Bermingham on 17 Feb 2021
The business of broadcasting
Proudly representing rural entrepreneurs, Sarah Jane Foster of SJF Productions, in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, shares her best business advice. Irene Bermingham writes.
Irene Bermingham on 15 Feb 2021
The role cognitive diversity plays in helping your business thrive
Register today for the upcoming virtual AgDif masterclass, to find out why diverse views within your business can make it better.
Irene Bermingham on 10 Feb 2021
Weaving into the online world
Along with working full time as a primary school teacher, Patricia Bennett and her mother Sheila run PatriciaB.ie, a small online millinery shop, with production taking place in Killorglin, Co Kerry.
Irene Bermingham on 03 Feb 2021
Small businesses: forging a career in farm food
While 2020 was a disruptive year for businesses, many adapted overnight to continue trading. In week one of our small business column, Irene Bermingham looks at Forge Field Farm shop.
Katie Barragry on 03 Feb 2021
'Anyone can run a business; believe in yourself'
Mary Corrigan of Noo Chocolates never dreamed she would run her own business, writes Katie Barragry .
Katie Barragry on 20 Jan 2021
The value of running a family business
From Loughrea, Galway, Noel Leahy’s passion for his work as a beekeeper and business owner shines through, writes Katie Barragry
Amii McKeever on 10 Jan 2021
Cullen Nurseries: 'I’d say 70% of our business is with farmers'
You cut back whitethorn to make it stock proof, to make it strong. It was cutting back that strenghtened Cullen Nurseries too, writes Amii McKeever
Amii McKeever on 06 Jan 2021
‘We were kind of like ships in the night’
You cut back whitethorn to make it stock proof, to make it strong. It was a form of cutting back that has strenghtened Cullen Nurseries too. Writes Amii McKeever
Katie Barragry on 06 Jan 2021
Working from home? Check out these Irish athleisure clothing brands
With another Level 5 lockdown on our hands, this new year is looking quite different to the usual month of January – luckily, we can still get out for some exercise. Katie Barragry writes
Maria Moynihan on 09 Dec 2020
'I had a dream; but I needed guidance and the direction of where to go'
With 1,200 members across the country, Network Ireland provides valuable peer support for professional women; particularly in rural Ireland, writes Maria Moynihan
Mairead Lavery on 02 Dec 2020
The sweet taste of success
Seven years ago Marita Collier set herself the challenge of finding a vegetable she could turn into a viable family farm business writes Mairead Lavery.
Amii McKeever on 02 Dec 2020
Your Money: Efficiency before expansion - financing dairy growth
John Fitzgerald and Pat Byrnes, Bank of Ireland agri development managers, Munster, outline what is required if looking to finance growth on a dairy farm.
Mairead Lavery on 25 Nov 2020
Pumpkin patch fun and games
We know about Christmas and Easter themed events that offer a day out for the family. So why isn’t it the same for Halloween asked Caroline Whelan, who promptly filled the gap writes Mairead Lavery.
Mairead Lavery on 25 Nov 2020
For the love of snails
If passion and determination are critical elements to business success then the future of ‘Gaelic Escargot’ looks bright writes Mairead Lavery.
Anne O'Donoghue on 25 Nov 2020
My Country Living: 'I can’t divulge the secret recipe'
Just finished college and struggling in a pandemic job market, Daniel McKittrick’s business, Nollaig Nog, arose from not being able to see his extended family this Christmas
Amii McKeever on 25 Nov 2020
Agribusiness and sporting underdogs defying COVID-19
Those fortunate to still be in jobs should try support thoose that are not; Irish small business needs Christmas. And with Tipp Munster football champions, Amii McKeever is hopeful for 2020, yet.
Mairead Lavery on 18 Nov 2020
Cheese works in Loughrea
It takes tender loving care and great attention to detail to make a good cheese, both characteristics Teresa Roche has in abundance writes Mairead Lavery.
Anne O'Donoghue on 15 Nov 2020
My Country Living: ‘Taking the tongues out of sheep’s heads was my earliest job’
Kieran Burns is a fourth-generation butcher from Sneem, Co Kerry. With his own abattoir in the middle of the village, he’s keeping things local. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue.