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Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

What started as a bilingual café in Spiddal is now a household name thanks to the hard work of Heather Connolly and Eimear Killian, and a very tasty mayo, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 16 September 2026

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

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Finline Furniture - a new lease of life in Laois

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Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

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Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

FEATURES 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

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Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Farming is unpredictable, but your finances shouldn't be. Knowing your numbers is the first step towards regaining control.

MONEY MENTOR 29 April 2026

'I always wanted to have my own business'

'I always wanted to have my own business'

Adam Brennan noticed a gap in the market for sensory toys following his years in the classroom working with neurodivergent children

FEATURES 29 April 2026

Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

There are many potential challenges to face working closely with your family members, but there are even more moments of joy, writes Carol Barrett.

NEWS 29 April 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Careful planning and available reliefs may significantly reduce the final bill when closing a farm company.

MONEY MENTOR 29 April 2026

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

Lisnavagh House: a sanctuary of history and wellness in Co Carlow

The period home in Co Carlow dates back to the 1600s and is steeped in history and heritage – but it has developed with modern times and trends for a bright future.

FEATURES 29 April 2026

Money Mentor: am I paying too much tax on farm profits?

Money Mentor: am I paying too much tax on farm profits?

Thinking of incorporating a farm business into a limited company? Here’s what you need to know.

MONEY MENTOR 29 April 2026

‘Hospitality is more than a career – it’s your life’

‘Hospitality is more than a career – it’s your life’

Fusing innovation and passion, award-winning chef Derek Reilly is making his culinary mark on everyday dishes across Ireland.

CAREERS 29 April 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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