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Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Making your home a safer living space
Speaking to Westport-based occupational therapist, Aoife Costello, we help you decide the necessary steps on creating a more comfortable and safe living space. Irene Bermingham writes
Irene Bermingham on 10 Mar 2021
A homemade business
With business in her blood, Laura Maher Hora of The Irish Country Home in Co Meath, was always destined to be her own boss, writes Irene Bermingham.
Katriona Kinsella on 17 Feb 2021
Listen: hammers up for Wexford property
Auctioneer Jim Kinsella discusses the property market and outlook for 2021 with Katriona Kinsella, and also shares advice for buying and selling properties.
Ciara Leahy on 11 Feb 2021
Keep your home warm and your car safe in cold weather
Whether you're cosy at home or have to make a journey on the roads, check out these tips to stay safe in cold weather.
Anne O'Donoghue on 10 Feb 2021
Múinteoir of the nation
As a presenter on Home School Hub, Clíona Ní Chiosáin teaches children across the country. She speaks about merging teaching and presenting, her acting work and moving to the countryside
Maria Moynihan on 09 Dec 2020
Christmas can still be special
It might be a Christmas like never before, but that does not mean that it can't be special. Maria Moynihan talks to three readers about how they plan to celebrate the festive season in spite of COVID-19
Janine Kennedy on 02 Dec 2020
Home of the future: alternatives to the norm
In this five-part series, Janine Kennedy looks at the upgrades, materials, designs and techniques applied to modern living. For the fifth week, we’re looking at alternative housing solutions.
Anne O'Donoghue on 02 Dec 2020
Living Life: Gaeilge, Galway and the GAA
TG4 presenter, Máire Ní Bhraonáin, talks to Anne O’Donoghue about using player experience in sports broadcasting, the development of women’s GAA and growing up on the farm.
Janine Kennedy on 25 Nov 2020
Home of the future: a smarter kitchen
In this five-part series, Janine Kennedy looks at the upgrades, materials, designs and techniques applied to modern living. Week four is all about modern kitchen design
Contributor on 23 Nov 2020
Bolger Blogs: 'The rooster was sitting on the couch watching TV mum!'
Even in these COVID times, life at Waterfall Farm can still be full of egg-citing adventures, writes Hannah Bolger.
Maria Moynihan on 11 Nov 2020
'I was used to going to the Dublin Horse Show with horses, not with paintings'
For years, showjumper-turned-artist Sarah Lennon was afraid to call herself an “artist” but having taken a leap of faith, she wants to inspire others to follow their passions, writes Maria Moynihan
Contributor on 27 Oct 2020
'I was relieved to leave Dublin behind and breathe in the fresh air of Wicklow'
Now that we are all at COVID Level 5, Hannah Bolger is thankful that home is where her heart is.
Ask Miriam on 16 Sep 2020
How do I stop my nosy neighbour calling to our house?
Dear Miriam, how do I stop my nosy neighbour who has no respect for social distancing calling to our house?
Mairead Lavery on 16 Sep 2020
Mairead’s Garden Favourites: peony roses
Peony roses are a very long-asting flower and Mairead Lavery estimates her favourite to be just about 100 years old
Maria Moynihan on 02 Sep 2020
Inspirational interiors: "I got that couch in a charity shop for a fiver!"
With most of us spending more time at home, our favourite DIY-ers are giving us a peek inside their houses for inspiration; this time, it’s Aisling Nugent of Vintage Hill Cork, writes Maria Moynihan.
Katriona Kinsella on 19 Aug 2020
On The Circuit: John Warren, Ballinrobe, Co Mayo
John and his fiancée Ruthann have been taking part in rallies since 2011.
Katriona Kinsella on 05 Aug 2020
On the circuit: Shane Caufield, Cassagh, New Ross, Co Wexford
Wexford man Shane is preparing for the Wexford Stages Rally, which takes place in September.
Contributor on 29 Jul 2020
‘My laptop is having a meltdown’
In an extract from her new book, A Cocoon With A View, Alice Taylor shares her struggles with technology during the lockdown
Maria Moynihan on 15 Jul 2020
At home with... Michelle Fallon
With most of us spending more time at home, our favourite DIY-ers have agreed to give us a peek inside their houses for inspiration; this week, it's craft expert Michelle Fallon, writes Maria Moynihan
Odile Evans on 08 Jul 2020
International fees will not apply to Irish students in the UK
In a post-Brexit scenario, Irish students will still be able to study in the UK as the same rate as 'home students'.