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‘Err on the side of caution when going for a grant’
Rosalind Skillen
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
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.
29 January 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.
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
Living Life: snuggle season
A heritage brand with a great history, Foxford is embracing modernity with a design-led future, writes Deirdre Verney.
9 October 2024 Fashion
A valuable platform for small businesses
Thirty small businesses will be showcasing their unique products and services at the Local Enterprise Village at this year’s Ploughing, writes Sarah McIntosh.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
A stitch in time: Meet Michelle, the Bunting Fairy
Irish linen is finding new life in Kilkenny's historic Castle Yard, writes Soma Biro.
28 August 2024 Features