The Home Show with Sinead Ryan: Recent Episodes
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Guests:
- Woodie’s Garden Expert and RTE Super Garden judge, Brian Burke
- Malcolm Sparrow, the owner of a Georgian mansion in Cork
- Dr Lorcan Sirr from TUD
- Jenny Sheahan
Guests:
- Elizabeth McEvoy
- Justin Green, Chairman of Historic Houses of Ireland
- Fiona Slevin
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Irish rugby legend Peter O’Mahony, co-owner of Sow Se
- Tax Lawyer Marco Mesina
- Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with the Irish Times
- Architect Róisín Murphy
Guests:
- Conor Jones and Aisling Costello
- Architect Paul Keogh
- Sara Harrison from Second Story Furnishing
- Housewife of Drumcondra Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Architect & Artist Róisín Murphy
- Mary Alexander, co-owner of Gloster House in Co. Offaly
- Ian McFadden
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
Guests:
- Garry Cohn, Cohn Design
- John Brennan from Dromquinna Manor
- Michael O’Regan from GP Wood
- Jenny Sheehan (@workerscottage on Instagram)
Guests:
- Lisa Egan, Wedding Team Manager at Ballymagarvey Village
- Míchaél de Siún, Director of Design Architecture
- Mitchell O’Brien, Founder of IRS Ireland, a PIP practice
- Interior Designer Denise O’Connor
Guests:
- Wedding Planner Tara Fay
- Julie Baker, Owner of Cloughjordan House
- Ronan O'Keefe, who lives on a houseboat in Lough Key
- Maeve McTaggert
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Susan Hayes Culleton, Presenter of Taking Stock on Newstalk
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Jennifer Sheahan
- Russell Alford
Guests:
- Irish Fashion Designer Helen McAlinden
- Martin Markey, CEO of the Hardware Association of Ireland
- Sports Broadcaster Jacqui Hurley
- Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Singer and Songwriter Brian Kennedy
- Carol Marks, Horticulture Sector Manager Bord Bia & RTE 1 Super Garden Judge
- Eva Pau, Chef, businesswoman and author
- Housewife of Drumcondra Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- TV Presenter and actor Baz Ashmaway
- Interior Designer Elaine Fitzgerald
- Ocupational Therapist Martha Hume
- Fiona Kelleher, Co-Founder of manufacturer Amu Green
- Designer Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Breakfast Briefing Presenter Shane Beatty
- Tony Reddy of Reddy Architecture and Urbanism
- Seamus Guidera, Chair of the Royal Institute of Architects
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- Anton Savage
- Denise Simpson, Huggable Homeware
- Claire Schorman from byclairschorman
- Professional Organiser Hazel Burton
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
Guests:
- Lunchtime Live Presenter, Andrea Gilligan
- UK Property Expert, Richard Rawlings
- Maggie Molloy, Presenter of RTE’s Cheap Irish Homes
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- Owen O’Reilly, Manging Director Owen O’Reilly Estate Agents
- Dr. Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer, TU Dublin; Visiting Professor of Housing, University of Galway
- Catherine Fitzgerald, Co-Founder of the Fesitval of Gardens
- Paul Kinsella, Housewife of Drumcondra
Guests:
- Specialist Cleaner Alana Gillen
- Maurice Drohan, The Smarter Home
- Knut Klimmek & Brian Tyrell, Ponc Design
- Architect Róisín Murphy
Guests:
- Scott Bryan, Found of Community Roots
- Top Danish Designer Morten Georgsen
- Former Home of the Year judge Sara Cosgrave
- Interior Designer Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Neven Maguire
- Kasha Connolly of Hazel Mountain Chocolate in Galway
- Aisling Walsh from Butlers Chocolate
- Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- Woodie's DIY & Garden Expert, RTÉ Super Garden Judge and Ambassador for the Nature Safe seaweed-based garden care range, Brian Burke
- Mandy Williams, owner and Director at the Oriel Gallery in Dublin
- Joe Gibbons, recent winner of the 2026 Rostrum Auctioneer Competition
- Interior Architect Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Rosemary Steen Director of The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB)
- Brian Gallwey, Senior Research and Policy manager with RTB
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Declan Buggy, Founder of the School of DIY
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Author of ‘The Sagrada Familia - Gaudi’s Heaven on Earth’ Gijs Van Hensbergen
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
Guests:
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Expert Collector and Benefactor David Boles
- Cleaner Extraordinaire Paige Hill
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- TV gardener and GIY founder Mick Kelly
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Photographer Ruth Medjbar
- Interior Designer Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- Margaret Barrett, MD of Mortgage Navigator
- Feng Shui practitioner Edel Cleary
- Designer Carla Benedetti
Michelin starred restaurateur Sallyann Clarke on what it takes to get a star and its more than what’s going on in the kitchen.
Guests:
Architect Roisin Murphy
Marian Finnegan, CEO Sherry FitzGerald Group
Chef Tracie Daly
Michelin starred restaurateur Sallyann Clarke
Architect Roisin Murphy looks back at Irish architecture through the centuries. This week we are kicking off in the glorious Georgian period.
Whether you’re celebrating Valentines or Galentines day next weekend, our panel of experts have everything you’ll need - from flowers to scent and sweet treats.
Guests -
Benoit Nichol scent expert and owner of the Nature of Things
Bronagh Harte owner Ginkgo Flowers Baggot Street Dublin
Denise Buckley - Co-Owner & founder from Sugar Plum Sweetery The Irish chocolate brand best known for creating the Dubai chocolate bar that took Ireland by storm
TD Eoin Ó Broin joins Sinead not to talk politics but his homage to the original Dublin City Architect Herbert Simms - in a beautiful new book
Paul Kinsella Housewife of Drumcondra is back with a hopeful nod to spring pastels to brighten up indoors, while it’s so dreary outside.
Guests:
-Wildlife expert Eanna Ni Lamhna
John Drennan Mail on Sunday
Brian McIntyre Programme Manager SEAI
Natasha Rocca Devine on the 10 high impact interiors changes you can make for 2026
Guests:
- Entertainment Journalist Sarina Belissimo
- Claire Irwin from Room to Improve
- Sean Conroy, Marketing Manager with Shed’s Direct
- Denise O’Connor
Guests:
- Emma Dowling, Head of Commercial at Showcase Ireland and DCCI, the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland
- Áine Healy from Áine Healy Ceramics
- Adelle Hickey, Designer and Printmaker
- Tech Expert Ciara O’Brien
- Charlie Weston
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- Michael Dowling of Irish Mortgage Brokers
- Food Writer Catriona Redmond
- Shane Hourican, organizer of the All Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show and Roy French, experienced caravan tourist
- Jennifer Sheahan
· Jennifer Sheehan,
· Arlene McIntyre
· Denise O'Connor.
· Geraldine Kelly Of Gallagher Insurance Brokers
· Maurice Harrington Sales Manager of Heritage Village
· Marion Dillon- first resident
Guests:
- Chef Edward Hayden
- Tara O’Connor
- Irish Times Technology Journalist Ciara O’Brien
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Regina Sexton, Food Historian
- Emmet Bosonnet, Creator and Founder of Kopper Kreations
- Designer Denise O’Connor
- Lorraine Keane
- Jennifer Sheahan
- Russell Alford
It’s chilly and frosty so where better to snuggle up than in bed on these darker winter nights. But finding the right mattress to ensure a perfect night’s sleep is harder than you think. Here to advise us is Peter Flanagan of bed experts Flanagan Kerins.
Guests:
- Garden Designer and Columnist Peter Dowdall
- Chef Tracie Daly
- Peter Flanagan, co-owner of Flanagan Keirns
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Chef Dan Ottaway
- Aoife McHugh, Timeless Celebrations
- Marta Ozog, Marta Ozog Ceramics
- Niamh Maher
Guests:
- TV Chef Eunice Power
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- Architect Roisin Heneghan
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Ita O’Brien, Head of Wellness at Versatile
- Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TUD
- Jo Linehan, Journalist
- Arlene McIntyre from Ventura Design
Guests:
- Adam Flynn, Estate Agent in Australia
- Jo Linehan
- Karen Walshe, Director of Cultural Development at So Simpatico
- John Daly, Chairman of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association
- Denise O'Connor, Optimise Design
Guests:
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- Fiona Daly
- Michael Wylde, CEO of Rezero
- Tom Watts, Head of Design, DCCI
- Jennifer Sheahan
Guests:
- Pete the Builder
- Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychologist
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
- Paul Kinsella, the Housewife of Drumcondra
Guests:
- Adrian Tinniswood author of 'The Houses of Guinness'
- Michael Broderick, First Home Scheme CEO
- Emmett Scanlon, Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation
- Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
Dermot Bannon
Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with the Irish Times
Pat Costelloe, Development Manager of the North and East Housing Association
Denise O’Connor
Guests:
- Graham Hickey, CEO Dublin Civic Trust
- Mayor of Limerick John Moran
- Jennifer Sheehan (@workerscottage on Instagram)
Guests:
- Gavin Lambe Murphy
- Katie Clair, LPT Division Revenue
- Ian Corbett, Strutt & Parker
- Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Mark Fitzgerald from Sherry Fitzgerald
- Vanya McCarthy from stagemyhome.ie
- Ronan Crinion, Founder of Move Home estate agents
- Michael O’Donovan, Director of Residential with Savilis
- Designer Sibil Archer
Guests:
- Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist
- Denise O’Connor of Optimise Design
- Ciara O'Brien, Tech and Business Journalist, Irish Times
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- 'Housewife of Drumncondra' Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Mattress Mick
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- Airfield Estate's Gavin Kenny
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Paul Carroll from the Dog Lounge in Lusk
- Margie McCarthy, Specialist at SEAI
- Dr Ana Dolan, Co-Founder of Cohousing Ireland
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Róisín Murphy, Designer
- Richard Guiney, CEO Dublin Town
- Catriona Redmond, Food Writer and Columnist, Irish Examiner
- Geraldine Kelly, Gallagher Insurance
- Jenny Sheahan
Guests:
- Denise O'Connor, Optimise Design
- Clinical Psychotherapist, Stephanie Regan
- John Smith, Head Gardener at the National Stud, Kildare
- Graham Hickey, CEO of Dublin Civic Trust
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Joan Scales, Travel Writer
- Peter Simmons, home4home.ie
- Steve Basteed, Tour Guide at Kylemore Abbey
- Matthew Kelly, M Kelly Interiors
- Jennifer Sheahan (@workerscottage on Instagram)
Guests:
- Richard Thorpe, Managing Director of The Pod Factory & Mark Greene
- Gavin Kenny, Airfield’s Head Gardener
- Shane Holland, Founder and CEO of Shane Holland Design
- Natasha Rocca Devine, Interior Architect
Guests:
- Lord Mayor Emma Blain
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
- Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist and Co-Host of the Tough Love Podcast
- Anne-Marie Diffley, Vistor Services Manager at Trinity’s Old Library
- Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Bank of Ireland’s Head of fraud, Nicola Sadlier
- Ross O'Sullivan, Herman's
- John Power, Architect with Bright Design Architects
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Joe Queenan & Margret Fitzgibbon, Foxford Woolen Mills
- Interior Designer Denise O’Connor and Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist
- Phillipa Grant from Minima
- Jennifer Sheehan (@workerscottage on Instagram)
With Wimbledon well underway we get a masterclass in this year’s viral trend: the strawberry and cream sandwich!
We chat to architect Roisin Murphy on the changes to the GPO and whether it’s a good idea to turn an historical building into a shopping mall
Our summer series on great Irish gardens begins and this week we take a look at Mount Congreve in Co Waterford
And if you are renovating the smallest room in the house Denise O'Connor has lots of tips.
Guests:
- Peter Finn AKA Pete the Builder
- David Malone, CEO of the Irish League of Credit Unions
- Stephen McDermott, Manager at the Little Museum of Dublin
- Paul Kinsella
Guests:
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent
- RIAI President Sean Mahon
- Jennifer Sheahan (@workerscottage on Instagram)
On the Home Show this week:
Chef, cookbook author, TV presenter, and now homeware designer, Clodagh McKenna.
Aircraft interior designer, Warja Borges.
We hear about the restoration of the 160-year-old spire at Findlaters Church with the Rev Alan Boal.
And show regular Denise O'Connor on how to display your glassware and bits and bobs stylishly and practically.
Guests:
- Rosemary Steen, CEO at the Residential Tenancies Board
- Kim Whyte, Pawpear Founder
- Oliver Gormley, Director of Gormleys
- Arlene McIntyre
Guests:
- Studio Chef Shane Smith and Bloom organiser Kerrie Gardener
- Donal McManus from Irish Council for Social Housing
- Colman Curran, Clock and Watch Collector and one of the Co-Founders of the Irish Museum of Time and one of the organisers of the Festival of Time
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Travel Writer Joan Scales
- Jennifer Sheahan
- Travel Journalist Eoghan Corry
- Anne O'Hagan, Ebb & Flow
- Anna Sanusi, Amurelle
Guests:
- Limerick Mayor John Moran
- Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design
- Alanna Gallagher, Property Journalist with The Irish Times
- Denise Donnelly, Owner, The Doorway Gallery
Guests:
- Lennon Courtney
- Paul Kinsella
- Dr Angie Nagle
- Gareth Brennan, Brennan Furlong Architects
Guests:
- Elisa Valeria Bove, Archeologist and CEO of Roma Experience in Rome
- Fiona O’Connor, Communications and Engagement Manager, Cluid Housing
- Greg Smith, owner of Glashnacree House & Gardens
- Roisin Murphy, Architect and TV Presenter
Guests:
- Irish Crime Writer Catherine Ryan Howard
- Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with the Irish Times
- Natasha Rocca Devine
Guests:
- Daily Mail Columnist Jan Moir
- Monica Daly
- Patricia Wakely
- Edwyn James Hickey
- Jennifer Sheehan
Guests:
- Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent
- Paul Kinsella
- Blátnaid Gallagher
Guests:
Ann Tuohy, The Room Junkie
Interior Designer, Denise O'Connor
Niamh Maher, Commerical Creative Director at TheJournal
Guests:
- Founder of Copperfish Lighting Company, Eoin Shanley
- Architect Róisín Murphy
- John Lowe from the Money Doctors
- Denise O'Connor from Optimise Design
Guests:
- Hazel Burton, The Home Reset
- Paula McCarthy, Paula McCarthy Interiors
- Natasha Rocca Devine, Interior Architect
Guests:
- Chef Tracie Daly.
- SoScout Founders Stephanie O'Sullivan and Sinead Wallace.
- Ann Tuohy the Room Junkie.
- Arlene McIntyre.
Guests:
- Crime author Jane Casey.
- Colour Drench Queen of New York Gary Cohn.
- Florist Bronagh Harte.
- Jennifer Sheahan.
As we celebrate St. Brigid’s Day we’ll reflect on the significance of St. Brigid herself—both as a historical figure and a symbol of Irish heritage. Dr. Elva Johnson will join us to delve into the life, Kildare home and legacy of this remarkable woman.
Room Junkie Anne Tuohy will be here to reveal simple and quick hacks to transform your living space into a stylish and functional haven.
After helping us transform our homes with her best-selling books, Laura de Barra is now bringing her expertise to revamping our wardrobe with her latest book, Garment Goddess.
And finally, we’ll be looking at the history of the chaise longue and it’s modern emanation with the help of our show regular, Niamh Maher.
In this week’s show:
- Fancy something quirky and off the beaten track for your getaway in Ireland this year? Travel Expert Joan Scales has some exciting recommendations that will take you well beyond the usual hotel stay.
- All coastal towns and villages face an uncertain future as rising sea levels threaten to submerge the community. But, in the Welsh village of Fairbourne, residents have been instructed that they must relocate. Despite the dire warnings, many are standing firm in their refusal to leave. With John Sweeney, Climatologist and Professor Emeritus of Geography at Maynooth University.
- Known for her whimsical wallpapers and fabrics inspired by traditional woodblock printing, Annika Reed has captivated interiors around the world with her unique designs. Her latest venture brings her artistry to the miniature world with a charming new wallpaper collection created specifically for dollhouses. It’s a perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship. With Annika Reed.
- Designer Paul Kinsella with tips and tricks for a calm and cosy home.
In this week’s show:
- Diarmuid Gavin on preparing your garden for a season of growth and colour!
- Interior Designer and renter Gillian Lawlee and the mind behind ‘My Life in Colour’ on making a rental feel like home.
- Finding treasure in charity shops with Interior Designer Natasha Rocca Devine.
- Showcase Ireland’s Creative Expo 2025 returns to the RDS. Two exhibitors: Alison Byrne from Wildbird Studio and Ceramicist Ola Wartak-Tolak, creator of Stories by Ola, join to discuss.
This week's guests:
- Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
- Jennifer Sheahan from Small Home Interiors.
- Caroline Stanford, In-house Historian at Landmark Trust.
Guests this week:
Hazel Burton, Founder of The Home Reset.
Kevin Hollingsworth, President of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
Brenda McGinn, Founder of Busy Bee Ceramics in Monaghan.
Noel Dempsey, Matchstick model maker in Cork.
Denise O’Connor.
In this week's show:
- Curator of the Irish Folklife Division at the National Museum in Castlebar, Clodagh Doyle, discusses how past generations celebrated Christmas.
- Paul Kinsella, Jennifer Sheahan and Niamh Maher give gift ideas for a homeware lover.
- Food Business Coach, Tracie Daly joins with plenty of recipes to keep a vegetarian happy at Christmas!
In this week's show:
- Festive wine glasses – what do you need and when do you need them? With Owner of the Nude Wine Company, Michelle Lawlor.
- Why you should think twice before buying a pet this Christmas, with Pete the Vet.
- Sustainable homeware selections to make the perfect gift, with Acting Editor of Irish Country Magazine, Niamh Devereux.
- Natasha Rocca Devine will be drawing festive inspiration from hotel decor as well as upcycling old decorations!
In this week's show:
- Designing a beautiful and stylish Christmas dinner table for the ultimate festive feast, with Event Specialist and Founder of the Designed Table, Tara O’Connor.
- Potential coalitions and what a new government will mean for housing policy with Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, Fionnan Sheahan.
- When you hit a snag with your new house, you create a snag list - with Founder of McGovern Surveyors, Pat McGovern.
- Paul Kinsella on Christmas tree alternatives that still make a splash.
With guest host Anna Daly!
This week’s guests:
- Food Business Coach, Tracie Daly.
- Mixed Media Artist, Jo Howard and Co-Owner of Kaiko Studios, Maciej Grzechowiak.
- Founder of Grow It Yourself, Mick Kelly.
- Denise O’Connor.
With guest host Anna Daly!
This week's guests:
- Ross Kavanagh from Haughton’s Pub.
- Lee Ryan - Owner of GrannyFlat.ie
- Jennifer Sheahan - @JennySheahan.
Could Cobh or Innisowen produce the new Côtes du Rhône? We’ll be asking an Irish wine maker.
The Ukrainian woman immortalising Ireland’s native dog breeds / on canvas
Something or someone suddenly has Americans on the hunt to move to Ireland. What could it be?
AND Ghostbusters - We’ll be talking about Ireland’s oldest continuously lived in home with its very own spooky guests.
This week's guests:
- Edel Coffey - Journalist, Broadcast and Author of In Her Place & Breaking Point @edelcoffey
- Lisa Morey - Founder and Owner of Colorado Earth & Melanie Glover - Earth Home Owner
- Kim MacKenzie-Doyle - CEO of The B!G Idea @KimMacDoy @TheBigIdea_IRL
- Arlene McIntyre
This week’s guests:
- Steven Brindle - Historian with English Heritage and Author of London: Lost Interiors @StevenPBrindle
- Ronan O’Dailaigh - Presenter of RTE One’s “Heated” @RonanODalaigh
- Cian Mulvey - Owner of Mulveys
- Niamh Maher @Niamh_Maher
This week’s guests:
- Kelly Fitzgerald - Head of the School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore in UCD @CeallaighnicG @UCDScoilGLCB @ucddublin
- Tom Lawlor - Director of the Bram Stoker Festival @TomMLawlor @bramstokerdub
- Pete Wedderburn - @petethevet
- Paul Kinsella - The Real Housewife of Drumcondra @lifeatno_2
This week's guests:
- Sibil Archer - Interior Designer
- Emmet Scanlon - Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation @Emmett_Scanlon @IAFarchitecture
- Donough Cahill - Executive Director of The Irish Georgian Society @IrishGeorgian
- Natasha Rocca Devine
This week's guests:
- Interior Stylist and author, Pippa Jameson
- Archaeologist James Kyle
- Jennifer Sheahan
- Artist Lee Flanagan
- Wayne Stanley, Executive Director, Simon Community
This week's guests:
- Ron Hubbard - Owner of Atlas Survival Shelters
- Sean Defoe - Newstalk’s Political Correspondent
- Denise Donnelly - Owner of the Doorway Gallery
- Niamh Maher
This week’s guests:
- Architect and TV personality Hugh Wallace.
- Iveta Bowe of Pond Beach Resort in Co. Laois.
- Financial Advisor John Lowe, aka 'The Money Doctor'.
- Interior Designer, Anne Tuohy.
On this week's show:
- In our Writer’s Room series, Author Catherine Dunne will be stopping by to chat about her writing space and how a wall of mementos and memories helps keep her focused.
- Inheritance tax is flagged for change in the budget. The Money Doctor, John Lowe will be here to warn about what could happen the family home when someone passes away.
- Decluttering and reorganizing a room can look like a big task. Sarah Reynolds, founder of Organised Chaos has some helpful tips.
- Natasha Rocha Devine will be talking special DIY projects and finding a space’s USP.
- Sinead Moriarty - Author @sinead_moriarty
- Ruth McManus - Associate Professor in Geography in DCU and co-author of Building Healthy Homes: Dublin Corporation’s First Housing Schemes @RMcMnow
- Danniele Patten - Director of creative programmes and collections at Museum of the Home @MuseumoftheHome
- Denise O’Connor @OptimiseDesign
This week's guests:
- Donal Fallon - Historian and Presenter of the Three Castles Burning Podcast @fallon_donal.
- Orla Hegarty - Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy at UCD @Orla_Hegarty.
- Tom Considine - Managing Director of Safety Storage Systems.
- Paul Kinsella - The Real Housewife of Drumcondra @lifeatno_2.
This week's guests:
- Financial Analyst, Karl Deeter
- Award-winning Children's Author and Events Manager at Halfway Up the Stairs in Greystones, Sarah Webb
- Director of Lisney Sotheby's International Realty, Louise Kenny
- Creative Director at thejournal ie, Niamh Maher.
In this week’s episode:
- Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan on why Ireland is the loneliest place to live in Europe (despite being considered so friendly).
- Choosing art for your home, even if you’re a rookie, with Stephen Martin, Managing Director of Merrion Gallery.
- Picking the right furniture with Claire Callinan, Founder of In The Space Interiors.
- Making the perfect study space for any students in the home with Denise O’Connor of Optimise Design.
This week's guests:
Peter Finn - Pete The Builder @builder_pete
Russell Alford - Producer with 98FM and Sunday Times Ireland Restaurant Co-Critic @russellalford_
Paul Kinsella - Real Housewife of Drumcondra @lifeatno_2
In this week's show:
- The most fabulous movie beach houses you wish you could spend the summer in.
- What would a world without Airbnb be like? It might come sooner than you think...
- It’s been 6 months since the Deposit Return Scheme was introduced. Are you using it? We chat to its CEO.
- Jennifer Sheahan has been shopping deck chairs to die for.
Ever thought of living far, far away? Well scientists have discovered the perfect spot … on the moon.
We'll be finding out all about it from space expert Leo Enright. Buying Celtic Tiger apartments, a bargain or a risk?
Putting the tech in your toilet, we’ll talk smart bathrooms and Natasha Rocca Devine will be bringing the Olympic spirit to your interiors
On This week's show, The government scheme helping older people to rightsize, Why are millionaires still getting write offs on debts accrued during the Celtic Tiger? Protecting your house from summer burglars and, what not to throw out when you’re decluttering.
In this week's show:
- 3D printed houses with Justin Kinsella - @ltd_harcourt
- The outdoor office with Shane Cradock, Performance Coach - @shanecradock
- RTB annual report with Pat Davitt - Chief Executive, IPAV (Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers) @IPAVireland
- Interiors for kids with Jennifer Sheahan - @JennySheahan
In this week's show:
- Why do people name their houses? With Anna McHugh - Head of Corporate Communications with An Post @AnnaQ121.
- A home for all seasons, with Kay Prestney and Becca Cherry - Co-Authors of 'A Home for All Seasons'.
- Thinking before you flush, with Patrick Cross - Campaigns Manager at Clean Coasts @CleanCoasts.
- Interiors for kids, with Natasha Rocca Devine.
In this week’s show:
- Smaller houses are more affordable, but when is small too small? We ask the owner of a tiny home.
- Taking a life sized tour of your new house, before it’s been built.
- The new mortgage providers offering loans up to the age of 80. @doddl_ie
- Jennifer Sheahan on sprucing up your mobile home. @JennySheahan
In this week’s show:
- How to be a bad cook with Ruth Finnegan
- Buying a sculpture for your back garden with Frits Potgieter @PotgieterFrits @MontenotteH
- Doing airbnb the old fashioned way with Aidan McKelvey @AidanMcKelvey
- How to turn your house into a shrine to Tay Tay with Super Swifty @Niamh_Maher
In this week's show:
•Could Global Citizenship be the answer to the cost of living crisis here in Ireland? With Andrew Henderson, CEO & Founder of Nomad Capitalist @nomadcapitalist•Can luxury sleep accessories actually help you sleep? With Fiona Brennan, CEO of The Positive Habit and author of 'Sleep Well: 8 Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Refreshed' @FionaBrennan19•The rug makers turned alpaca farmers! Martina Navrátilová and Colm Kenny, co-Directors of Ceadogán @Ceadogan•Overhead lighting for tables and kitchen islands, with Denise O'Connor @OptimiseDesign
In this week's show, with guest host Ciara Kelly:
- What’s it like to live the Bridgerton life? With Laura Bowe.
- Designing your bedroom for maximum comfort, with Maria Fenlon.
- Dining in Ireland’s Regency era, with John O’Driscoll.
- How celebrities influence interior design, with Arlene McIntyre.
In this week's show:
- TV personality Paul Kinsella on how to make loads of colour pops work in your house.
- Blogger Catherine Carton on giving your house a DIY and craft makeover room by room.
- Why aren’t there more timber houses in Ireland when they’re the obvious answer in other countries?
- Natasha Rocca Devine on getting the most out of petite living rooms.
In this week's show:
- King Charles’ very Red portrait made the headlines, but would you get a portrait painted to hang in your sitting room? With Dr. Brendan Rooney.
- Why are most of us so hopeless at keeping house plants alive? With Erin Thomas.
- What will life be like for the 14,000 people in the Olympic Village in Paris? With Nancy Gillen.
- Niamh Maher tells us about the best kitchen gadgets.
In this week's show:
- Neal Morrison tells us about the castle on sale in Fermanagh.
- Could communal living be the way of the future? With Rosie Kellett.
- Turning your balcony into a garden with Gavin Saunders.
- Arlene McIntyre on why we should have two master bedrooms.
In this week's show:
- It’s time to get working on your summer garden before the sun reconsiders!
- There's a luxury villa that Berlin’s government can’t give away...
- The million pound idea that began in a skip.
- Jennifer Sheahan has been to the Interiors Trade Show, Salone del Mobile in Milan. She’ll be filling us in on the latest styles and trends.
Sinead talks to James Dempsey, TV Reviewer, about the best home improvement shows. Samantha Forest, Founder of Fussy Food Plates, provides tips on encouraging kids to eat their greens. Kieran Lawlor, Partner of Lawlor O'Reilly Solicitors, and Mark Gannon, Owner of Courtmacsherry Angling Limited, explain the importance of free wills for those over 55. And finally, Natasha Rocca Devine rounds things off with her top summer styling tips.
Artist Orla Walsh speaks to us about re-designing her home for accessiblity after her husband’s horrific life altering accident.
Not content with destroying your furniture, cats now want their own. We’ll be finding out about the booming industry of cat furniture.
May is RNLI’s Free Wills Month. We’ll talk through the process and the pitfalls of writing a will.
AND Niamh Maher will be settling one of life’s great debates, to bar cart or not to bar cart. That is the question.
What would you do if you had half a million Euro to renovate your three bed semi?
How do you charge your electric vehicle at home if you don’t have a driveway?
Do we need to bring back bridging loans to help older people downsizing?
AND Jennifer Sheahan has searched the length and breadth of TikTok for the cleaning hacks you never knew you needed
Never mind a bit of fish for dinner, what about an entire tank in your living room? Are we entering the age of Aquariums?
Stained Glass Windows are as beautiful today as they were when they were first installed hundreds of years ago but what is involved in keeping them that way?
How to design the perfect nursery for your newborn
AND Natasha Rocca Devine will be here with the latest spring design trends and tips all the way from Italy
Neuroarchitecture, what is it and should all of our homes be designed with it in mind?
The rental crisis has led to a rise in accommodation scams so how can we avoid them especially for students going to college.
The PTSB Ideal Home Show is just around the corner. We’ll find out what’s coming to town?
AND Denise O’Connor talks to us about patterned flooring and how less can be more.
Has the changing of the clocks got you dreaming of long sunny evenings out the garden? We’ll be putting you in the know about garden patios
We’ll have a new Taoiseach in the next week or so, but what can Simon Harris do with the housing crisis with less than a year to the next general election?
Downsizing, a housing solution or blatant ageism?
AND Natasha Rocca Devine will be here to talk about the return of retro
From whipping the herring to Egg hunts, we’ll take a look at where some of the stranger Easter traditions come from
Home of the year’s Hugh Wallace joins us to tell us how he judges Ireland’s houses and what you can do to make yours a winner
AND Niamh Maher will be here with some last minute tips to get your home decorated for Easter Sunday
As part of Newstalk Goes Green with SSE Airtricity we thought we would take a look at retrofitting your home and some of the myths surrounding the process.
Brian Mc Intyre is Programme Manager at the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. He joins Sinead.
With thanks to SSE Airtricity, to find out more about Generation Green Home Upgrade, see sseairtricity.com.
Retrofitting your house? We’ll be busting some myths about the process
You can check out any time you like but you can never leave, why some people choose to live in a hotel?
Earthships, what are they and how can you build your own?
AND showing off your Shakespeare and making your Orwell ostentatious. Arlene Mc Intyre will be telling us about bookshelf wealth
We’ve been told that Listed buildings on RTE’s campus have seemingly devalued the property for potential sale. But what are those listed buildings and why are they such an issue for a buyer?
What furnishings should be avoided for those who have allergies?
Should you become a director of the management company in your building?
AND we look back on the flamboyantly stylish life of interior designer Iris Apfel
On this week's episode: Lighthouses no longer have lighthouse keepers but you can make believe you have the job for a weekend by staying in one. Why it’s important to set up your home office ergonomically. Deciding what film to watch using colour. And Natasha Rocca Devine will be helping us find last minute stylish Mother’s Day presents
Is there life on Mars? Not yet but NASA is planning on some of the human race living there. So what would a martian house look like? The First Home Scheme. Almost two years in, is it fit for purpose? And Jen Sheahan tells us all about outdoor saunas
Living in an historic home … a lordly life or a labour of love? Are house pets only suitable for certain homes? Pete the Vet will be here to chat cats and dogs. 30 years of the Green Building - we rediscover Dublin’s best kept secret and Niamh Maher will be telling us how to achieve quiet luxury without the luxury budget
Sinead speaks to Michael Kelly from GIY about keeping Hens. Joey Sheahan tells us about the mortagae market for first time buyers in 2024. We have a Legal Clinic with Catherine Ardagh and we talk bathrooms with Denise O’Connor
Sinead finds out about Valentine's sweets, the meaning of flowers and Mayo's Tinder for Houses
On this week's Home Show Podcast: Life on a houseboat. Will new permit increases turn an affordable alternative into an expensive luxury? Ryanair bulk buying new builds in Swords raised the ire of many but they’re not the first company to do it? Historian Donal Fallon explains. Sinead meets the visual artist of the year who made her name painting interiors. And Jenny Sheahan runs us through the dos and don’ts of Airbnb lettings
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Estate Agent, Owen Reilly on selling Ireland's dream homes; we'll be finding out about the prestigious 'EUmies Awards', the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - the highest honour a building can receive - with Séan Mahon, President of the RIAI; timber framer, James Grace gives us a roofing masterclass; and we'll be exploring the ways we can ditch the smart tech in our homes with show regular, Niamh Maher.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Have you heard of the new travel trend of "set-jetting"? Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor at the Irish Independent and Independent.ie joins Sinead to explain all; if you’ve been an avid follower of The Crown you’ll be fascinated by an auction coming up which is selling off the throne, golden carriage, and even No. 10 Downing street - Sinead speaks with Bonham Auctioneers ahead of their sets and props sale; we hear from a couple of exhibitors ahead of Showcase Ireland 2024 which opens tomorrow at the RDS in Dublin; and Natasha Rocca Devine on bar and hotel decor and how to recreate the luxe look in your own home.
The week on The Home Show Podcast:
Owner of Sway Pilates Studio, Naomh Kirwan has some tips on putting together a home exercise routine using whatever you have lying around the house; Killian Woods, Senior Business Reporter with the Business Post on why international funds are still able to buy up entire housing estates; stylist Judy Gilroy on her new venture 'Clossy'; and Denise O'Connor of Optimise Design on simplifying the decision-making process with home renovations.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Housing prices are stabilising but still rising so is there cause for some optimism on prices going into 2024? Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District joins Sinead to discuss; Paul Merriman from AskPaul.ie will be helping to reset our finances for the year; Sinead meets Anne Healy, founder of Biddy’s Good Luck Horse Shoes; and Jen Sheahan tells us what’s on trend in patterns for 2024.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
To look back on 2023's best and worst interior design trends as well as what we might expect in 2024 is Natasha Rocca Devine of NRD: Interior Design Studio; Jennifer Sheahan former home of the year winner; and Peter Irvine.
Simon Thompson from The Hunt Museum also joins Sinead to chat about the launch of their 'Kite Power Festival: Fun with Wind Energy' plus Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director with @TheJournal_ie to talk New Year's decorations.
This week on the Home Show:
Kevin Dundon, owner of Dunbrody Country House Hotel stops by to give us some Christmas dinner tips ahead of the big day
Tara O'Connor from the Designed Table has some suggestions for a beautifully laid Christmas table,
Vaughan Yates, owner of the Virgin Mary Bar, a non-alcoholic drinks brand joins Sinead to go through some of the finest non-alcoholic alternatives on the market
Arlene McIntyre, founder and creative director of Ventura Design and V2 Living on how the rich and famous decorate for the festive season
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Food historian Regina Sexton takes Sinead on a journey of Christmas food through the ages from medieval to modern times; Donough Cahill from the Irish Georgian Society talks us through grants for thatched, listed, and protected buildings; everyone’s favourite food and wine buff, Tom Doorley stops by to go through his veg hits and misses from 2023; and former home of the year winner, Jennifer Sheahan has some creative Christmas wrapping and edible gift ideas this festive season.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Brian Lloyd from Entertainment.ie is back with us as we continue our series on famous homes in the movies. This week we take a look at houses featured in Christmas films such as Home Alone, The Holiday, and It's a Wonderful Life.
Artist Liz Walsh gives us a masterclass on the Japanese art of wrapping presents in fabric.
Sinead speaks to the Irish Pop Up Collective about their gift fair, and Niamh Maher talks about revamping spaces in your home with minimal effort and her gift guide for children of all ages.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
The Home Show Gift guide with Lorraine Keane and Russell Alford; we explore the 12 interior "don'ts" of Christmas according to journalist and craft historian Eleanor Flegg; plus we chat to interior designer Natasha Rocca Devine on maximising your spaces for those extra visitors this festive season
This week Sinéad talks to the founders of "Within the Village," a remarkable restoration project nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Western Ireland.
Next, our green-thumbed expert, Irish gardener Peter Dowdall, will share invaluable tips and tricks to ensure your garden remains a source of joy in your life.
Looking to cozy up your home this holiday season? Sinead has you covered with her top picks for interior and home-related books, perfect additions to your Christmas wish list.
And finally, Jennifer Sheehan will inspire you with her insights on decorating small spaces, proving that size should never limit your style.
The week on The Home Show Podcast:
Sinead chats to dog behaviour expert, Nanci Creedon, about why you should think twice before you get a dog for Christmas; gardening grandad, Gerald Stratford, affectionately known as the 'Veg King' joins Sinead to talk about his newfound stardom; we’ll have tips on buying a rug for your home with Clare Vallely, co-owner and Managing Director of Kukoon Rugs; and if you or a family member are thinking about downsizing your home, Denise O’Connor is with us this week to outline what needs to be considered.
This week on The Home Show podcast:
Sinead is joined by Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney who have created a transformative lifestyle collection with Kilkenny Design; Ciara O'Brien, Irish Times business and technology journalist has some tips ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday later this month; Suzy O’Keefe from the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland talks Irish Design Week 2023; and we get some insights into how we can glam up our homes on a budget with Natasha Rocca Devine.
This week Sinead delves into a cozy winter lineup. First, gardening guru Peter Dowdall shares essential tips for nurturing your garden during the chilly months. Then we unravel the do's and don'ts of mattress shopping with insights from Youlanda Kelly, alongside Des Kelly, Executive Director. Get inspired by the vibrant world of artist Orla Walsh, hailed as Ireland's own Andy Warhol. Plus, ever heard of a breakfast pantry? Niamh Maher, Creative Director at Journal Media, is here to reveal the secrets of this morning marvel.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Designer Orla Kiely joins us to talk about her new furniture collection.
Entertainment.ie movie editor Brian Lloyd, is back with us as we continue our series on famous homes from film - this week we are looking at houses featured in Amityville, The Others, and What Lies Beneath.
Jennifer Sheahan has some tips on decorating your home for Halloween.
And a creative pop-up opened in Kildare Village this week showcasing the work of 24 craft and design makers from Kildare. Sinead is joined by the lady who led the project, Claire Dunleavy from Kildare LEO.
This week on the Home Show Podcast:
TV personality Brian Dowling on his new Virgin media television programme 'The Salvage Squad'.
Architect, Niall McLaughlin, on designing the International Rugby Experience in Limerick.
Paula McGovern, owner of Wizard & Grace Essential Oil Candles in Kinsale
And Arlene McIntyre on creating the perfect dressing rooms and walk-in wardrobes.
Brian Lloyd, Entertainment.ie Movies Editor is back with us this week as we continue our series on famous homes in film. This week the house featured in the Money Pit.
The Ideal Homes exhibition is on next weekend at the RDS in Dublin. Sinead chats to furniture designers Nicky O'Dwyer and Donnacha Ryan co- founders of Metal and Mallet- they create pieces out of storm damaged fallen trees. Rudolf Wortmann of OOAK (One of a kind) also joins in to talk about his bespoke designs.
And Niamh Maher speaks about the interior trends we won’t be bringing with us into 2024, along with the demise of the shelfie.
This week on The Home Show podcast:
We'll be talking house swapping with Howth resident, Robin Blandford.
Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s political correspondent, on what the budget might have in store for homeowners, renters, and landlords.
Emmett Scanlon, Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation joins Sinead to preview 'Open House Dublin' - the free festival of architecture taking place between 7–15 October.
And Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design on transforming your spare room into a hobby zone.
This week on the Home Show Podcast:
We launch our brand new series Famous Homes on Film with Brian Lloyd, movies editor with Entertainment.ie. This week we take a look at the house featured in 'Father of the Bride'.
We're joined by urban forester and journalist, Catherine Cleary, who along with her husband, is building a native forest in Co Roscommon.
We look at the Hometown Architect Project set up by the Irish Architecture Foundation with Mark Ruddy from the Hometown Architect team in Belmullet & Kate Strain from the Aughrim project.
And Jennifer Sheahan on integrating mobility aids at home.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
The Irish contestant on Channel 4’s new series 'Selling Super Houses', Mairead Doyle Heffernan.
Solicitor Catherine Ardagh on your legal property and neighbourhood queries.
Susie Campbell, porcelain and statue restoration expert.
And what is this season's hottest colour? Natasha Rocca Devine has the answer with some tips for matching hues.
This week on the Home Show Podcast:
The history of Hook Lighthouse with tour guide and general manager of Hook Lighthouse, Lorraine Murphy.
Is the housing crisis deterring employers from hiring staff outside of Ireland? Frank Morley, MD Corporate Care Relocation joins Sinead to discuss.
'The Timeless Antiques Fair' returns to the RDS in Dublin this weekend - Sinead is joined by one of the exhibitors, Rupert McBain, owner of McBain & Byrne.
And, Jennifer Sheahan is back from Paris where she attended Maison et Objet, one of the world’s biggest interiors trade shows.
Architect to the stars, Paul McClean, tells Sinead about the most expensive mansion in America he has ever built, and A-listers demands for their bespoke Hollywood homes.
With the number of renters over 65 on the rise, we talk to ALONE about the impact this precarious position can have on people in their later years.
Gardening guru, Brian Burke, will be giving us all the tips and tricks we need for gardening as we change seasons.
And, turning that childhood bedroom into a student sanctuary, Denise O’Connor of Optimise Design joins us with tips on how to make the transformation as easy as possible.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Joan Scales stops by to discuss the value of street art and what role it can play in our urban spaces.
Students are heading into another academic year, but many are having to navigate the many accommodation scams that are going around right now - Sinead talks to the USI Vice President for Campaigns, Zaid Al-Barghouthi to find out more.
How to make your beautiful hardwood floors last, not only years, but decades longer with Martin O'Callaghan, wood flooring expert and owner of Munster Hardwood Flooring.
And, Niamh Maher of the @TheJournal_ie joins Sinead to talk about making our living spaces comfy and cozy as we face into the Autumn months.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
Jennifer Sheahan joins Sinead to discuss how to do up your rental space without getting on the bad side of your landlord.
We’ll be looking at home security systems and tech gadgets with Ciara O’Brien, tech correspondent with the Irish Times.
According to recent reports, house sales are failing because of delays in the conveyancing process. IPAV Chief Executive, Pat Davitt speaks with Sinead about what could or should be done about it.
And continuing our summer series on great Irish houses and gardens we’re taking a trip to Kilkenny to explore the rich history of one of Ireland’s most beautiful castles.
This week on The Home Show Podcast: Anne O’Donoghue CEO of the Irish Heritage Trust discusses the centuries-old secret room discovered at Johnstown Castle in County Wexford.
Harrison Gardner Eco-Builder and author of 'Build Your Own' on the ins and outs of retrofitting your home.
Doug Keatinge of Avolon Aviation on recycling aircraft interior materials.
Alexandra Ryan from goss.ie talks capsule wardrobes, and Arlene McIntyre of Ventura Design on converting a child's bedroom into a teenager's sanctuary.
In this week's episode, Sinéad continues her summer series on great Irish houses and gardens with a visit to Powerscourt Estate in Co Wicklow. Alex Slazenger recounts his childhood growing up on the grounds and gives Sinéad a run through of its rich history.
Karl Deeter stops by to offer invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of mortgages during the cost-of-living crisis.
From interior designer to glove making, Paula Rowan shares her story of success, and how she came to design for icons Lady Gaga, Madonna and Naomi Campbell.
And Natasha Rocca Devine lends Sinéad a treasure trove of balcony decorating wisdom, with practical and creative suggestions to transform these small outdoor spaces into personalised havens.
Sinéad talks to Russell Alford from GastroGays about crafting the perfect garden party fair; she explores captivating garden party décor ideas with Niamh Maher; she delves into the history of Airfield Estate in Dundrum, and celebrates the craft month with a French upholsterer blending traditions.
Star of the hit BBC show The Repair Shop, Jay Blades stops by to chat about his amazing life story.
Sinead discusses sporting memorabilia with Ian Whyte from Whyte’s Auctioneers.
Karen McCaffrey from Smithborough Tidy Towns and artist Jimmy Cosgrave explain transforming tree stumps into sculptures.
And Jennifer Sheahan breaks down creating your own home interior Instagram account.
This week on The Home Show Podcast:
It’s wedding season and if you fancy getting married at home we’ll be getting some top tips on how to get organised; we’re continuing our summer series on great Irish houses exploring the sumptuous Kylemore Abbey; Sinead will be delving into the beating heart of the Cork art scene as the Lavit Gallery turns 60, and Arlene McIntyre of Ventura Design Group on the ins and outs of designing homes for celebrities like Vogue Williams.
This week on the Home Show Podcast:
Sinead gets the low-down on the ins and outs of island living; Ross O'Sullivan, Associate Director at Herman's talks about the value of collectibles; Marie Coyne, photographer, genealogist, and poet discusses the repatriation of 13 skulls taken from St Colman's Monastery, Inishbofin in 1890, and Denise O'Connor on first impressions when it comes to your home.
Raising a deposit for a house can be challenging at the best of times but what are the legal and moral implications if done through the 'Bank of Mum & Dad'? John Lowe 'The Money Doctor' & Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joins Sinead to discuss.
Kicking off our summer series on great Irish houses, we visit Johnstown Castle in Wexford with the Irish Heritage Trust.
It’s Bastille Day next Friday but what are the connections between Ireland and our friends in France? Sinead is joined by the organiser of the ‘Limerick Bastille Day Wild Geese Festival’ to find out.
And HOTY winner Jennifer Sheahan joins us to talk TVs and streaming for viewing all of the summer’s sporting action as well as top TV dramas.
On the Home Show Podcast this week:
Barbiecore and the colour pink with Gary Cohn from COHN Architecture and Interiors.
The A to Z of online auctions with Rory Guthrie, Director of deVeres Art Auctions.
Frank McDonald on Russborough House.
And it’s the 4th of July next Tuesday so Sinead took a look state-side to look at trends and tips coming out of Los Angeles with interior designer Natasha Rocca Devine.
On the Home Show Podcast this week:
Historian, Tim Murtagh who specialises in the history of Ireland in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, discusses his new book 'Spectral Mansions: the Making of a Dublin Tenement, 1800-1914’.
Samatha Smyth from DoorO.ie walks us through the process of making door wreaths and bouquets using the highest quality artificial flowers and foliage.
Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Officer with Dublin City Council on the importance of having space to create and their call out to the arts community to submit ideas for the future use of the former College of Music Building on Dublin's Chatham Street.
Niamh Maher also joins Sinead with some tips on decorating your nursery.
On the Home Show Podcast this week:
Sinead speaks to couple Liz and David Murphy who sold their Semi-D home in Manchester and bought an entire village in France.
The science of pairing drinks to specific glasses with Oisin Kelly, Head Bartender at Dublin’s Westbury Hotel.
We will be taking a look at a new modular home development in Mahon in Cork which will house Ukrainian families with Eoin English from the Irish Examiner.
And we will be talking camper vans with Jennifer Sheahan who has just bought one herself.
Lorraine Keane is standing in for Sinead Ryan this week on the Home Show.
On the show today, Patricia Power the most famous quantity surveyor in Ireland, Joanne Condon furniture artist, upcycler and author of Furniture Flips, Televisions Home of the Year judge Hugh Wallace and Arlene McIntyre from Ventura design on how to style your home for the summer.
Joining Sinead for this sunny bank holiday’s Bord Bia Bloom festival in Phoenix Park are garden designer Joe Kelly, and chef and writer Edward Hayden.
We also celebrate the 200th year of the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) Gallery with insights from Patrick T Murphy, its director, showcasing the rich history and captivating exhibitions.
And Jennifer Sheahan joins Sinead to share practical tips on enjoying the outdoors through backyard camping, allowing you to create your own memorable and immersive camping experience.
Simon Calder, renowned travel writer for the UK Independent newspaper, shares his insights and recommendations of the best train journeys, taking us on a virtual trip across breathtaking landscapes and cultural landmarks, all from the comfort of our homes.Minister Malcolm Noonan, representing the Irish Heritage Trust, joins Sinead to unveil the organisation's ambitious ten-year plan, including the remarkable €5.2 million refurbishment of 11 Parnell Square. Learn about the historical significance of this heritage site and the transformative vision behind its restoration, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.Luke Creighan of Cool Hand Coffee reveals the secrets to making the perfect cup of coffee at home. From selecting the finest beans to mastering brewing techniques, he promises to elevate your coffee-drinking experience.And finally, Natasha Rocca Devine, esteemed interior designer provides invaluable tips and trends for creating eco-friendly and stylish living spaces. Discover how to incorporate sustainable materials to enhance your home's beauty while minimising its environmental impact.
We’ve all been told that work and play don’t go together but more and more of us are taking the plunge and picking up sticks to move abroad all the while maintaining the day job but what are 'workations' like in reality, and is it all Teams meetings with cocktails on the beach? Blathnaid O'Dea, Careers Reporter at Silicon Republic & Joan Scales, Travel Writer & Journalist join Sinead to discuss.Joey Sheehan, The Mortgage Coach joins Sinead to chat about the latest rise in mortgage interest rates.And, organising our homes and living spaces is an ongoing and fluid process but how can we futureproof our homes and make our living spaces more efficient and adaptable to whatever our needs may be? Denise O'Connor of Optimise Design chats to Sinead.00:21:42.50000:33:58.357
This week on The Home Show Podcast:The idea of keeping laying hens is attractive to many people but if you’re limited with space in your back garden, is it as easy as setting up some wire fence and throwing down some feed? Giovanna Feeley, Professional Music Educator & keeper of chickens tells Sinead all about it.Over half of all tenants entitled to claim the new tax credit of €500 have not submitted a claim with many citing issues with their landlord or being put off by engaging with Revenue. Joining Sinead to tell us what’s involved is Marian Ryan Consumer Tax manager with Taxback.com.If you've been experiencing sleep issues it may have something to do with that the fact that that light is seeping in through the cracks in your blinds or curtains. Sleep consultant, Tom Coleman joins Sinead to discuss.And HOTY winner Jennifer Sheahan joins Sinead with some of her top tips on packing your bags ahead of your summer holidays.
Historian, author, and broadcaster Tracy Borman on the billions worth of property owned by the British crown.Diarmuid Gavin on the Coronation garden that he has created in Northern Ireland. Wicklow furniture maker Brendan Lawless on designing the boat chair based on a design dating back to the 1830s.And interior designer Natasha Rocca Devine on blinging up your home.
American-born princess evicted from her home- Princess Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi talks to Sinead about the magnificent villa. Irish textile designer Jennifer Rothwell talks about returning to Ireland, and Jennifer Sheehan advises us on outdoor kitchens and accessories just in time for the Bank Holiday and upcoming summer season.
This week on The Home Show Podcast: Fresh from their talk at the 'Ideal Home Show' are Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design and Quantity Surveyor, Patricia Power, Nearly one-in-ten Irish households have inherited their main home and 15% have been gifted some type of property. Stephen Kinsella Professor of Economics at the University of Limerick joins Sinead to go through the numbers.Architect, TV presenter, and author Laura Jane Clarke on her new book, 'The Handbook of Home Design'. And brother and sister Killian and Petra O’Flaherty who are 8th-generation Stonemasons.
“The One”, a 105,000-square-foot Bel Air megamansion and said to be the biggest modern home in the US, has sold for a whopping $126 million. But with another $20 million worth of completion work still needed - who is daft enough to have bought it? Marion McKeone of the Business Post joins Sinead to tell us all about it.Gabija Gataveckaitė, political reporter with the Irish Independent discusses the EU intervention to soften the Government’s proposed strict new laws on short-term lets.Film and TV veteran Derek Wallace chats about what it takes to work in production design such as the RTE hit ‘The Dry’.And, having a blank canvas to work with might sound nice but it can often be the one thing that fills us with anxiety - Arlene McIntyre of Ventura Design joins Sinead with some top tips on decorating those bare spaces.
On the Home Show this week, I’m joined by Grainne Mullins owner of Gra chocolates. Nikki O'Donnell- Head of Hospitality at Henry J Lyons Architects is with me to chat designing sumptuous hotels- the trends, the colours, and the challenges.And have we lost our practical skills? A social enterprise group based in Co Clare called Common Knowledge seems to think so. Sinead is joined by Harrison Gardener Co-founder of Common Knowledge. And finally, Interior designer Ruth Noble talks to me about window dressing.
Europe Editor of The Sunday Times, Peter Conradi, joins Sinead to chat about the rebuilding work on the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris since the fire of 2019.Joan Scales explores the homes that are used in television and film projects; Dr. Frank O'Connor from Derelict Ireland; and Jennifer Sheahan, former Home of the Year winner, with her top DIY hacks.
On the Home show this week:Presenter and businesswoman, Lorraine Keane, on doing up her home in Dublin, DIY tips, and how to look stylish when sea swimming. The two Irish contestants on Alan Carr’s 'Interior Design Masters' programme, Tom Power and Peter Irvine who are still in the mix to win the competition.Decluttering expert and author, Dilly Carter discusses her book 'Change Your Space, Reclaim Your Home, Your Time, Your Mind'.
On the Home Show Podcast this week:Florist Bronagh Harte, owner of 'Ginkgo Flowers' will be teaching us all how to make a beautiful spring bouquet ahead of Mother's Day.Davin Larkin, designer, and lecturer at the Atlantic Technological University in Connemara will be chatting to Sinead about an exhibition taking place in the National Museum of Ireland on the Sligo/Tuam chair.If you are dining at home on Mother's day, Russell Alford one-half of the Gastro Gays and Sunday Times food critic joins Sinead with some tips on what to cook and how to set a gorgeous dining table for your Mum.And there are about 7000 Irish pubs all over the world. Jennifer Sheahan is back from her travels in America to tell us about that and about the evolution of rural/mountain/western Americana style.
Top Designer Alice Temperley joins Sinead to chat about her new homeware range and designing dresses for the stars.Garden designer Diarmuid Gavin is back with us to answer your gardening questions. We’ll explore the other Irish connection to the White House as we approach St. Patrick’s Day, Producer/ Director Sé Merry Doyle from Loopline Pictures joins Sinead to talk about James Hoban and James Gandon. And Interior designer Denise O’Connor talks posh wellness trends for your home.
Catherine Fitzgerald and her husband, actor Dominic West, are owners of the historic Glin Castle in Co Limerick which has been in her family for hundreds of years. Catherine joins Sinead to chat about the castle’s history.We’re supposed to change our bed linen every week but most of us leave it on far longer. Sinead is joined by sleep expert Dr. Lindsay Browning to discuss.International women’s day is on Wednesday and an upcoming Irish art auction features important works by female artists. We’ll be taking a look and speaking with the Chair of Whytes auctioneers, Ian Whyte. And finally, interior designer, Arlene McIntyre, from Ventura Design joins Sinead with some tips on giving your bedroom or guest room the 5-star hotel treatment.
Coming up on this week's Home Show Podcast:'WHAM' backing singer and one-half of the pop duo 'Pepsi & Shirlie', Shirlie Kemp joins Sinead to chat about renovating her new home with husband Martin Kemp.We'll be finding out what's on at the 'Property Show Ireland' which is in the RDS this weekend.Diarmuid Gavin stops by for another gardening masterclass and addresses all of your garden-related questions.Plus interior designer, Sinead Considine, chats with Sinead about how to best prepare for selling your home.
On this week's Home Show Podcast:Fashion designer Paul Costelloe joins Sinead to chat about his home wear collection.We will be investigating the ancient art of bookbinding. The 'Conscious Innovator' Sara Simmonds on hero products and shopping consciously.And the evolution of the kitchen oven with show regular, Jennifer Sheahan.
On the Home Show Podcast this week: Scent expert Benoit Nicol chats about the fragrance of love for you and for your home. Economist Stephen Kinsella explains how the latest raft of interest rate hikes will affect us all.Garden designer, Diarmuid Gavin, continues his fortnightly gardening masterclass with your questions at the heart of things.And Arlene McIntyre, celebrity interior designer, on high-end interior trends this year.
On this week's Home Show Podcast: From hive to home, Sinead chats with a Cork-based Swedish beekeeper, Hanna Backmo from Hannas Bees.The average Irish home takes 6 months to build and costs €350,000 but a modular home is half the price and half the time. Sinead finds out if they are one answer to the housing shortage with Donal Byrne MD of BRB Homes (Big Red Barn) who are specialists in modular homes.Sinead is joined by basket-maker and weaver, Aoife Patterson, from Wicklow Willow to go through how to make a four-armed St Brigid’s cross for your home. And Niamh Maher talks about all things cutlery.
On this week’s Home Show Podcast: Dermot Bannon, host of Room to Improve joins us to discuss the show back on our television screens.A collection of one off handmade rugs designed by some of Ireland’s leading artists including Maser will be auctioned off next week for charity. We chat to the organisers. From planning to planting we are starting our new gardening masterclass series with top garden designer Diarmuid Gavin. AND Jennifer Sheahan is back this week to talk about tiles and wallpaper to give your home a bit of pizazz.
On this week's Home Show Podcast: Brendan Courtney, one-half of the uber-talented design duo Lennon Courtney, is one of Ireland’s most stylish men; a television presenter; a podcaster with the Go Loud Network; and he has recently completed a master's degree in Equality Diversity and Inclusion. He joins Sinead to talk all things style, family, and the Fair Deal Scheme. Founded in 1976 by the Design & Crafts Council of Showcase Ireland, Ireland’s international creative expo returns to the RDS from January 22nd until January 24th with over 365 exhibitors and more than 3,000 visitors expected to attend. Sinead is joined by the Chair of Showcase, Mary Palmer, and by Emmet Bosonnet, creator and founder of Kopper Kreations to discuss.And Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design stopped by to chat about her seven ways to make savings on your home renovation without having to compromise.
On this week's Home Show Podcast: How to plan and plant trees indoors, with Diarmuid Gavin. The First Home Scheme is popular with first-time buyers, but is it a good idea for the taxpayer? Turning your home into a gym without spending a penny. And the Christmas sparkle is well and truly gone, and our homes are looking a bit bare. Show regular Jennifer Sheahan joins Sinead with some tips on what to buy for the new year to take away the bleak look…from lighting to tableware and even games.
On this week's episode of The Home Show: Architect Hugh Wallace shares his letter to Santa on the housing crisis; if you are looking for a new sofa, Sinead Considine has been doing her homework on what you should buy to be on trend this year; Dr. Rory Hearne gives Sinead his take on the new vacant property refurbishment grant; and show regular Niamh Maher will talk to us about getting the nursery ready for a new arrival and how the humble mug holds a special place in our hearts.
On this New Year's Eve special of The Home Show: Garry Cohn brings the weird and wonderful to your interiors; Ali Ryan gives us a guide to selling your clothes online; and Anne Tuohy helps us to bring the feel of the Med to our homes.
On this episode of The Home Show: we'll be showing you how to make a fabulous Christmas dinner, we'll learn how to store and serve wine properly, we'll discuss what makes a great festive tablescape and Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan will be giving you her top tips for the best last-minute Christmas gifts.
On this episode of The Home Show: will you be spending Christmas alone? We'll meet someone looking forward to doing that. We’ll be showing you how to design your own homemade Christmas card; we’ll be talking about how to deal with the problem of damp if and when it arises in your home; and interior designer to the stars Arlene McIntyre will be here to showcase how to select a dining table that works for you.
On this episode of The Home Show: Caroline Foran on only buying one item of clothing per month a year; Design Director Garry Cohn on incorporating the colour of the year into your home; the latest tech aiming to prevent property theft; and Optimise Design's Denise O'Connor on getting your house ready for extra visitors at Christmas.
On this episode of The Home Show: we'll be showing you how to DIY your own Christmas wreath; Minister Simon Harris discusses funding student accommodation; we'll be talking about the cost of Christmas lights; and The Journal's Niamh Maher will tell us the most common mistakes when decorating your Christmas tree!
On The Home Show this week: we'll meet some of the fabulous creatives taking part in the RDS Gifted Craft and Design Fair; SVP will discuss new data on those going without essentials; we'll chat about Repair Cafes; and travel journalist Joan Scales will tell us about the towns around the world paying you to move there.
On The Home Show this week: we’ll be doing an in-depth explainer of the Fair Deal scheme and the latest rule changes; how do you go about finding sustainable homeware products? Our panel will give their insight; creating a spa atmosphere at home – we’ll be showing you how; and how to impress with a Thanksgiving dinner.
On this episode of The Home Show: Have you thought about renting your dress for this year’s Christmas party instead of buying something you may only wear once? Sinead talks to the founder of WorkEqual, Sonya Lennon to discuss.
Mark Keenan, Property Editor for the Irish Independent and Independent.ie joins Sinead to talk about retrofitting air source heat pumps.
Ireland's biggest art fair 'Art Source' is taking place this weekend. Geraldine Carton, one of the artists who is exhibiting, joins Sinead to chat all about it.
Niamh Maher, Commercial Creative Director with TheJournal.ie joins Sinead with some tips on winterproofing your home.
On this episode of The Home Show: how to delve into growing your own produce - we'll meet the man behind GIY who gives advice to King Charles; we'll be talking biggest design regrets in the kitchen; and Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan will be testing out the best sofa beds.
In this episode of The Home Show: Sinead Ryan goes through how the new mortgage rules will affect you, with The Mortgage Coach; we’ll be taking a tour of Ireland’s spookiest places; we’ll hear why ceramics continues to be a thriving art form and Optimise Design’s Denise O’Connor will be showing us how to make the most of a small living room.
On this episode of The Home Show with Sinead Ryan, we chat Halloween trees with The Journal's Niamh Maher; have a snoop around the capital's buildings for Open House Dublin; we'll discuss creative solutions to the housing crisis for Housing Unlocked; and the dos and don'ts of upgrade works.
Joining Sinead Ryan on The Home Show for this episode: Anne Tuohy aka The Room Junkie on recession-proofing interior design; how to avoid making your property a target for thieves; revolutionising sustainability in architecture; and chef and crafter Lilly Higgins on her new book.
On this episode of The Home Show: we’ve all dreamed on going on a cruise holiday but how about living permanently on a cruise ship?; we'll discuss how to reduce Seasonal Affective Disorder in your home; we’ll be doing a deep-dive into the property decisions from Budget 2023; and former Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan will be chatting about why statement ceilings could be the wow factor you never knew you needed!
On this episode of The Home Show: Sinead Ryan meets antiques consultant Rupert McBain who outfits stately homes to chat about the Timeless antiques show at the RDS this weekend; we preview #Budget2023; we meet the winner of the UK's best shed; and author Eoghan Daltun tells us about the practicalities of rewilding.
On this episode of The Home Show with Sinead Ryan, tech correspondent Ciara O'Brien tells us about the latest trends in bedroom tech, Threshold talks us through how to solve a rental dispute, horticulturalist Fionnuala Fallon shows us how to create a courtyard garden and interior designer to the stars Arlene McIntyre brings the bling to your bathroom!
On this episode of The Home Show: Sinead speaks with photographer Ruth Medjber about life in a campervan; how futuristic technology will impact our choices of art; and Optimise Design's Denise O'Connor shows us how to make your home look expensive without the hefty pricetag.
On this week's episode of The Home Show, the cleaning queen of TikTok, Ann Russell, joins Sinead to give some of her tips and tricks to get your home sparkling.
Tech journalist, Ciara O’Brien, shares her advice on what to consider when investing in technology purchases for those heading to college.
The Money Doctor, John Lowe, talks about student grants and how to make a budget for college.
And, former Home of the Year winner, Jennifer Sheahan, joins Sinead to discuss styling your attic conversion.
On this episode of The Home Show, Emma Gilleece gives us a tour of Queen's University Belfast; home organisers A Sorted Affair on how to pack when moving home; we'll discuss converting a commercial building to residential; and Niamh Maher goes back-to-school shopping.
On this episode of The Home Show: as hundreds queued to view just one rental property this week, we discuss the state of the housing crisis; we learn about the psychology behind becoming an empty nester; Emma Gilleece takes us through the architectural history of NUI Galway; and Optimise Design's Denise O'Connor on how to repurpose rooms effectively.
On this episode of The Home Show, we'll be speaking with a sleep expert on getting a good night's rest during the heatwave, we'll be talking about the architectural history of UCC, we'll discuss the danger of under-insuring homes, and Jennifer Sheahan on sea decor and creating a living wall! Hosted by Sinead Ryan.
On this episode of The Home Show: Newstalk's Ciara Kelly tells us about her DIY extension renovation; we learn about glass-making; and Fionnuala Jones reviews How To Build A Sex Room.
On this episode of The Home Show, we'll be getting to grips with the new Derelict Homes Grant, presenter Bláthnaid Treacy joins us to chat about the latest initiative to rebuild Ireland's forests, and former Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan will be here to talk about why the utility room is the must-have in celebrity homes and how you can make an impact with yours.
On this episode of The Home Show, Sinead Ryan chats to travel journalist Joan Scales about the world's wackiest homes, culinary historian Regina Sexton explains how our ancestors kept food cool, and Niamh Maher of The Journal shows us the 'coolest' gadgets on the market.
On this episode of The Home Show: Kilkenny's Harry Maharaj explains the process of architectural salvage; we meet the construction designers behind the world's first carbon neutral house; and Room to Improve's quantity surveyor Claire Irwin joins us to chat energy efficiency.
On this episode of The Home Show: Money Doctors' John Lowe joins Sinead Ryan to advise you on what to do about your mortgage situation; Tipperary's Rachel Purcell on getting your houseplants looking gorgeous; and Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan on what exactly is trompe-l'oeil, and home workout equipment to suit your space.
On this week's episode of The Home Show: Did you know that the colors that you choose for your home décor could do more than boost your mood. Are we wasting our time investing and installing Solar Panels on our homes and businesses or should we all be investing? Should we be spending more time researching and project managing before we even call the builder? And Jennifer Sheahan on how best to use mirrors in your home.
On The Home Show this week, we'll be chatting to the host of a new RTÉ show trying to help families relocate to the countryside, and we'll be sharing how to create a cosy den in your home, with Her.ie's Niamh Maher. We'll also hear what to invest in and avoid when it comes to summer garden furniture - it’s all with thanks to Ronseal - get your garden summer ready.
On this week's episode of The Home Show: with interest rates set to hike next month, we’ll be discussing what you should do to get the best outcome for your mortgage situation. As Trinity College Dublin is named one of the top 100 universities in the world, we’ll be hearing about its most unusual and fascinating architectural gems. And have you tried ‘broken-plan living’? Former Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan will be here to share with us the new alternative to open-plan.
On this episode of The Home Show with Sinead Ryan, Newstalk's Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly chats about what kind of smart gadgets and technology we can expect to have in our kitchens in the coming years; we hear about creative ways to display flowers; what's Ireland's favourite building?; and what you should consider when designing a staircase.
On this episode of The Home Show: we'll be heading to Bloom in the Phoenix Park to get a taste of what awaits you this bank holiday weekend. If you'd like to get your creativity going but not sure where to start we'll be checking out some fabulous adult summer craft camp workshops around Ireland. Ahead of next week's National Biodiversity Conference we'll be asking will this bring any practical change? And Niamh Maher of Her.ie will be joining us to give you inspiration for the perfect picnic and garden party.
On this episode of The Home Show: John Moran, former chair of the Land Development Agency chats with Sinead about how Ireland's cities will look in the future; we meet Rebecca Brownlie who photographs abandoned houses around Ireland; and Jennifer Sheahan helps us to resolve when you have differing interior tastes to your cohabitant!
On today's episode of The Home Show: we’ll be meeting a master watch-maker who will be telling us about the intricacies of creating grandfather clocks; Minister of Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan will be here to discuss the new national policy on architecture and whether it’s just aspirational; and Arlene McIntyre will be showing us how to make the most of our summer interiors!
On this episode of The Home Show: The Mortgage Coach gives his tips and tricks for what to consider when switching; if you’re looking to get away from it all this summer, we’ll be chatting about self-building campervans; The Holistic Gardener joins Sinead to help you create a low-allergy garden, and Optimise Design’s Denise O’Connor will be busting interior design myths and showing us how to curate our bookshelves!
On today's episode of The Home Show: Planning a holiday somewhere a little different? Sinead will be talking to the Irish host of the new Moulin Rouge AirBnB and hearing what other exotic properties are out there for you to stay in. We’ll talk about the challenges in clearing out a relative’s home after a bereavement and give you practical advice on where to start.
We’ll also be chatting about new 'age-friendly' housing in Dublin specifically designed for older people which is addressing the soaring population of retirees, and Jennifer Sheahan will be helping you to explore ways to display holiday souvenirs and impress your guests with stylish cocktails.
On today's episode of The Home Show - The Great British Sewing Bee’s Esme Young on her life in fashion. We’ll find out just how important sculptures are in Irish life, on this, International Sculpture Day. Buying virtual property in the metaverse and interior designer Arlene McIntyre gives her tips on showers. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On Sunday the series finale of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland airs on RTÉ One - we have a sneak peak with interior designer Aoife Rhattigan; we'll discuss cost rental homes and how that process works; quantity surveyor Patricia Power tells us how to make a property more energy efficient; and architect Roisin Murphy joins us to talk about no-island kitchens and capitalising on a garden space.
On today's episode of The Home Show - we'll show you how to brighten up your home with an Easter flower centrepiece: Betty Stewart of Lulabelle Flower School joins Sinead in the studio for a Flower Arranging Masterclass. If you're looking to convert a home office or box room into a walk-in wardrobe, Denise O'Connor of Optimise Design gives us her tips; Meath antiques expert George Williams shares his advice on how to properly care for antique furniture; and Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan tells us about the rise of 'maximalism'.
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The notion of house robots once seemed like fantasy sci-fi but they’re increasingly common these days. Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan joined Sinead to discuss all the ways robots can help make our lives and to break down the cryptic symbols we can find on our clothing labels. Sinead looks at the influence Japanese culture has, and will continue to have, on those of us here in the west - from Bonsai Trees to sprinkler systems in your toilet. And resident architect Roisin Murphy explores the use of lacquer in the home and will have some top home renovation tips with building materials increasingly scarce. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
It’s that special time of year again as we move the clocks forward an hour - Sinead looks into some of the fastest and most cost-effective ways of making the most of the light we have available to us in the home with Eva Byrne, an Architect who specialises in House Consultations. With inflation and energy prices both dominating the news headlines Sinead chats to Chartered Building Surveyor, Noel Larkin about BER ratings and how to get a better one. Ever dream of having a treehouse as a child? Peter O’Brien, Owner & Principal Designer of ‘Plan Eden Garden Design’ & ‘Forest Wild Treehouses’ joined Sinead to discuss turning those dreams into a reality. And Jennifer Sheahan joined Sinead to chat about the dizzying world of spirals in interior design and architecture. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On this edition of The Home Show, Sinead Ryan takes a look at how to introduce spring freshness into the home. She goes behind the ‘Green Door’ as Cara Augustenborg shows how to go green in the home when it comes to Interior Design. Have you ever thought of installing underfloor heating? Jennifer Sheahan talks about the latest options on the market, as well as looking at all the must have design accessories for the home barista in your life.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan We meet the woman who keeps ‘Room To Improve’ on Budget - Quantity Surveyor Claire Irwin Our Weekend DIY project looks at how to turn your regular flatpack furniture into designer one off pieces with Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan We get a masterclass on how to create your own terrarium with Lar McLaughlin horticulturalist with Urban Plant Life. Finally our resident architect Roisin Murphy looks at the new design trend ‘Carnival-core’ that is set to inject some happiness into our homes plus she looks at how to introduce coving and ceiling roses into your home. And our #ObjectOfDesign was a figurative ceramic piece from artist Yvonne Leon. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan One of her claims to fame is that she designed linen carpets for Bruce Willis - we meet the new Home of the Year Judge Sara Cosgrove. Would you like to know how to save seven grand a year on your household bills? We have a savings masterclass Darragh Cassidy The Head Of Communications with Bonkers.ie Buying art is back in a big way - we get tips on what to look for when you go searching for that contemporary piece for your own private collection with Ross O’Suilleabhain - Associate Director And Auctioneer At Herman & Wilkinson Finally our resident architect Roisin Murphy asked is Irish towns and cities are as clean as our European counterparts and she looked at Pineapples to Lemons as she explored the growing trend of using food when it comes to interior design. And our #ObjectOfDesign was courtesy of Pickers Pals World. the interesting ways to mark your territory between your neighbours property and how to create the ultimate nursery for that new arrival. #ObjectOfDesign is a print from Irish artist Maser. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan: We meet Lady Carnarvon – The Countess who is the owner of Highclere Castle or better known to the world as Downtown Abbey, about her new book ‘Seasons at Highclere: Gardening and Cooking at the Real Downtown Abbey’. We hear from Nathalie Weadick The Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation about the new ‘Housing Unlocked’ competition that is looking for suggestions on how to solve Ireland’s housing crisis. Would you like to learn how to make your home happier and healthier? We meet Nina Kati a Feng Shui Interior Designer in our Weekend DIY project masterclass. We look at how to convert your humble garden shed into a desirable extra room for your home with Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan. She also had her must have gadget guide for the home from Air Fryers to TV Projectors, plus we found out what an “Ooler” is. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan: Do you want to grow your own vegetables? We hear from the man behind the ‘The Big Grow’ Michael Kelly founder of GIY - Grow It Yourself - in Waterford We get a painting masterclass from Home Rescue’s Pete the Builder From The Curragh to Las Vegas - We talk to Madga Seymore the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Pure Oskar - the must have sustainable Irish soaps. Need some Valentine’s Day gift inspiration for the design lover in your life? Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan was on hand with her guide to the ideal presents for the design lover in your life including a bouquet of Lego flowers. AND Silk pillowcases - what exactly is this new trend sweeping the county’s bedrooms. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan: From exotic plants to small trees - we look at how to maximize balconies and small garden spaces with tv gardening expert Peter Dowdall Is your attic and shed bursting at the seams? We have solutions to all your storage problems in our weekend DIY project with Alan Grant of Expert Hardware in Inchicore. From Lost Cottages to Tree Houses - we look at the unique holiday homes available both at home and away with Joan Scales, editor of travel2ireland.ie AND Roisin Murphy will be answering your design dilemmas and asking what makes the perfect coffee table? Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan How to make your hallway more inviting in just 48 hours with top tips from Marissa Carter CEO of Cocoa Brown and Carter Beauty and Ambassador for Plan Ireland. What are the must have tiles for your home in 2022? Tony Murphy of TileStyle was on hand with inspiration. Basements can add up to 30% value to your home but how do you go about planning such an undertaking - We meet Paddy Daly Installer for Amvic Ireland and Owner of Daly Construction Finally our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand to look at the interesting ways to mark your territory between your neighbours property and how to create the ultimate nursery for that new arrival. #ObjectOfDesign is a print from Irish artist Maser. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan How to revamp your bathroom in just 48 hours with top tips from Niamh Maher - Head of Content at Her.ie. Forget the diet! We look at the must have accessories when it comes to serving afternoon tea at home with Home Of The Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan. We meet the designers who are turning roof slates into stunning home furnishings - Tara Hammond the co-founder of Slated.ie Finally our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand looking at the design features that will add value to your home, plus she looks at the history of the Fainting Chair. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show New Year's Day Special this week with Sinead Ryan we're all about the New Beginnings and a Fresh Start. With the start of 2022 it is the perfect opportunity to make changes in your life and also in your home. So what are the practical things you can do in your home to give you that head space and physical space to help you make 2022 the best year possible? Well 2 women who need little introduction, as we know and love them here on The Home Show - Mary Shannon and Francis Murphy of MnF Decluttering & Home Staging - joined Sinead this morning with their tips on decluttering your home. One of the things that many people will do this year will be to look for a new home and one of the first things you will need to do is possibly sell your own home. In that case you may need the help of Sinead's guest who can help you make your home attractive to as many buyers as possible - Sarah Evers - Founder of Staging Your Home For Sale.ie Everyone will have a Christmas tree that they'll all be taking down at some stage in the week. It got us thinking that there has to be some innovative things that you can do with the tree besides sending it to the shredder. So we reached out to our good friends at the Rediscovery Centre in Dublin and Roger Warburton the Programs Director at the Centre had some great inspiring creative ideas. You know that we love to showcase the best of Irish design here on the Home Show. Well earlier this year Sinead came across some stunning ceramics and one particular item really grabbed her attention. It is called the ‘Mind-Full Mug’ and it comes from the ceramic artist Cora Cummins who joined the show. Finally our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand to look at the must have trends for 2022 from paint to tiles. She also had our first #ObjectOfDesign for 2022 that celebrates an iconic Irish landmark. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan We get a master class on how to wrap your Christmas presents from the woman who Harrods, Dior and Victoria Beckham use to name but a few. Jane Means aka the 'Gift Wrap Guru' has her guide on how to make your gifts stand out under the Christmas Tree this year. ‘Juniper Whirl’ and ‘Batch Loaf’ - Those will be the must have colours for 2022 according to Edel Nicholson the Head Of Marketing at Colourtrend told Sinead. She had advice on how to mix and match colours in your home. Did you know that the oldest candle making company in the world is over 500 years old and is based here in Ireland? Siobhan Kehoe the Brand and Commercial Director of Rathborne Candles joined Sinead to talk about how they still hand pour their candles today. Our resident architect Roisin Murphy is not happy with the reboot of 'Sex And The City' when it comes to their interior design. She has her guide to how to blend your aesthetic design when you move in with your ow Mr Big. Plus she looks at the alternative nativity cribs on the market from the home made to the crystal encrusted offering from Swarovski. Our #ObjectOfDesign is for the main in your life all the way from Achill Achill Island. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan We go on a tour of The Mansion House with Dublin's Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland to look at the Christmas interior of one of Dublin's most iconic homes. Plus we find out about the current renovations of the oak room in the residence. Episode 3 of our Home Show Christmas Masterclass and we look at the ultimate Christmas presents for the 'Dame & Duke' in your life. We had everything from dog hammocks to wooden turntables and even perfumed hand sanitizer costing €150. Sinead was joined by Dame Stuffy (finalist on this week's 'Last Singer Standing' tv show) and Niamh Maher - Head of Content at Her.ie Our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand to talk us through the Christmas Interior Design trends in the Independent Irish Design stores across the country and she tried to convince Sinead that you should never wash your frying pan! Our #ObjectOfDesign is the famous 'White Lady' that is in thousands of Dublin windows. Listen to find our more! Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Between working from home and the cold snap in the weather, how do you stay warm in your home without whacking up the heat and your energy bills. Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan was on hand to offer her tip. Episode 2 of our Home Show Christmas Masterclass and we looked at the ultimate Christmas Wreath for your home. Sinead was joined by Esther Gerrard of Elements Of Action who design a wreath in a box. Our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand to talk us through the Christmas Interior Design trends on the high street for all budgets. Listen to her best buys. Do you have a foodie in your family? Well Roisin had her must buys when it comes to kitchen utensils. Finally we had our #BuildingOfTheWeek which was the stunning Barrettstown Castle. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan The Gaff Goddess Laura De Barra talks all things DIY or SHE-IY talks us through how to get 'Décor Galore' into your home. Episode 1 of the Home Show Christmas Masterclass look at Advent Calendars & Sustainable Christmas Crackers with Marissa Carter the CEO of Cocoa Brown and Carter Beauty and ambassador for Plan Ireland. Top suggestions for the beauty, chocolate and wine lovers out there. Our resident architect Roisin Murphy was on hand to look at the revival of fluting décor from tiles to glassware to cabinetry. Also we looked at how to inject light into those room with little natural light and finally we had our #BuildingOfTheWeek which was Tolka Park Stadium which is under threat of demolition. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan A new movie called ‘The Colour Room’ starring Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor charts the history of the revolutionary British ceramicist Clarice Cliff. To look at the life, work and legacy of Clarice Cliff Sinead spoke to the Director of Fieldings Auctioneers who worked as Historical Expert on ‘The Colour Room’ but you probably know him better from the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow - Will Farmer. We look at the fabrics that you should use if you want to go rude and nude in your home - according to Garry Cohn Design Director at Cohn Design. Our resident architect Roisin Murphy asks the big question - Real or Fake when it comes to selecting your Christmas tree. We also look at the design statement Oprah Winfrey made during her interview with Adele - Topiary in a bowl! Plus we have #ObjectOfDesign an Irish yoga mat from Flow State and artist Maser Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Inflatable furniture is set to blow up across the High Street. We look at what you can but for your home from sofas to sub loungers with Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan Quilting is having revival and we speak to the 'Quilting Queens of Ireland' aka the Mother and Daughter duo of Maeve and Mary Meany Co-Owners and Founders of the Limerick Quilt Centre.
Our resident architect Roisin Murphy pleads her case for us all to start using lino on our floors plus she looks at how we can display all those ornament presents you've received over the years. And #ObjectOfDesign is a Catalan Platter form Island Willow in Wexford. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Going going gone - Sinéad speaks to auctioneer Colm O'Donnellan, Managing Partner O'Donnellan & Joyce Auctioneers to hear how the migration to online auctions has gone and just how it all works. Shipping Container Homes - are they the silver bullet we’ve been looking for or more of a white elephant? - Architect Derek Trenaman joins the Home Show to discuss. Speaking of unconventional building solutions - Ghost Writer Sue Leonard stopped by to chat about her modular garden pod and how it has become a sanctuary for writing. So, with COP26 dominating the news feed these past few days it is the perfect time to chat about the idea of the 15 minutes City. It’s an approach to city planning that has been adopted in cities like Melbourne, Barcelona and Paris. But what is it and could it be applied here? Our resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though concept on the show this week. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan “Many of the Hallowe’en celebrations we enjoy today owe their origins to the ancient festival of Samhain celebrated by our Celtic ancestors?” – That’s according to Sinead's guest Clodagh Doyle Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division at the National Museum of Ireland. Halloween - like many other traditions and festivals throughout the year - comes with many links to traditions and foods and Halloween is no different. So to look at some of the regional traditions Sinead was joined by Ross Golden Bannon - member of the Irish Food Writers Guild. We looked at "Black Magic" in the home, as our resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though how to use the colour black when it comes to interiors. Also as the clocks go back an hour this weekend, we ask if people have any time for clocks in the modern home? #ObjectOfDesign was courtesy of the artist Alwyn Gillespie Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Celebrity Gardener Diarmuid Gavin came into the studio to give a masterclass on planting bulbs plus he had an unusual tip on composting that left Sinead blushing! Could a garden room be the solution to your lack of space at home? Andrew Burdock - founder of AB Projects - was on hand to explain how to build outdoors. "What have the Romans ever done for us?" Our resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though the history of Roman design and how it still has an impact on modern design. Plus she looks at how to accessorize the outside of your home. #ObjectOfDesign was courtesy of the artist Helen G. Blake Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan: As the dust settles from Budget 2022 - what was in it for you when it comes to housing? Sinead quizzed the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien on the measures that were implemented as well as those that weren't. Newstalk has teamed up with SSE Airtricity to take a deep dive into climate change and sustainability. As part of the series, we’re getting the expert view from activists and specialists as we explore the hurdles we need to clear in order to protect our planet and discuss how we can all reduce waste and energy consumption. Sarah Miller - CEO of the ‘Rediscovery Centre’ in Dublin joined Sinead to discuss. And resident architect Roisin Murphy stopped by to chat about the distinctive characteristics of 'Chippendale' furniture, how to best utilise kitchen islands and peninsulas as well as the benefits of putting your kitchen on wheels! Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Forget windmills and tulips - Gezellig is a new iconic Dutch design concept sweeping Europe. We learn how to get the look in your home Anne Touhy, Irish Interior Designer & founder of Room Junkie Design School. With the phasing out of coal burning fires on the cards for the country, are the days of the open fire numbered and what can you do with that space that’s always been the “Hearth of the Home". Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheehan is on hand with some suggestions. AND Look out! The 1990s are calling ..Stenciling is making a return and our resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though how you could splash the cash at home if you win the Lotto this weekend. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Inspired by last week's Object of Design, Sinead thought she'd speak to one of the many woodturning experts working throughout the country to chat about the art and what makes it so popular now. Master Wood Turner, Glenn Lucas of the Glenn Lucas Woodturning Centre joined Sinead to chat about his love of the craft and how different woods in different parts of the world return completely different results. Brian Boyd, CEO of prestigious furniture company Thonet GmbH, joined Sinead to talk about the pathway that led him to Germany, the design process of Thonet furniture, and just what makes Thonet so timeless. Interior Designer, Jenny Wood also took a call from Sinead to give her some of the best ways to disguise the more unsightly items that are littered throughout the home. Resident architect Roisin Murphy joined us to give us some advice on how best to insulate our homes as the cold weather returns. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Fresh from his win at the Chelsea Flower Show, Ireland’s Master Gardener Billy Alexander of Kells Bay Gardens in Co. Kerry has been having a rather busy week to say the least! He took some time out of his busy schedule to speak with Sinead about his momentous win in London and also gave us some advice on how best to care for the ferns we have at home. Sinead spoke to the woman selling her home with an added 1.5 acres of land thrown in for free...but with a catch! Open House Dublin returns for its 16th year, bringing us insights into architecture, culture, and history through an exciting and adventurous new lens. Manager of Open House Dublin, Karen Lee Walpole joined Sinead to tell us what's on and what not to miss. Resident architect Roisin Murphy joined us to give us some advice on how best to easily and affordably soundproof our living spaces, and how to decorate with maps. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan We meet the ceramic artist behind the must have item - the 'Tit Tea Mug'. Sophie Mcilwaine talks us through the inspiration for these mugs that celebrate women's bodies - especially those who are battling breast cancer. What is the new design trend 'Japandi'? Interior Architect and Creator of ‘Styles So Simple’ - Aoife Tobin - guided us through this new style for the home. As the days get shorter we look at how to get that warm Autumn look in your home with the help of Emma Delaney Interior Designer for April and The Bear From the kitchen to the bathroom we found out how you can update the everyday items in your home that often get overlooked. Plus we find out how to create a Zen space in your home where you can chill out and do some yoga. Niamh Maher - Content Creator at Her.ie had her essential style guide to it all. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Former Apprentice contestant Jamie Moran explains the new method of building homes using precast concrete containers. Green is the colour of the year and Home of the Year Winner Jennifer Sheahan has her top tips on how to introduce it into your home. Resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though how families are memorializing their family pets at home when they die. She also had top tips on how to get the maximum out of the smallest room in the home - The Box Room. And finally she had her #BuildingOfTheWeek - The Braun Factory in Carlow. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan From Playstations to Pokémon Cards - What are the new toy antiques that you could have in your home already? We speak to Ross Ó Súilleabháin - Associate Director and Auctioneer at Herman & Wilkinson based in Rathmines. Tents and Tepees - Mary Ryder Interior Designer and Managing Director of Curated Ltd had some of the must have children's furniture you need for your little ones. New tech for your home from designer radiators to face controlled dog bowls. Ciara O’Brien - Business and Technology correspondent with the Irish Times had all the latest news. Resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though the essentials when it comes to Dorm Room Design ahead of students returning to college. We also asked if you should ever give your home a name? Our #ObjectOfDesign celebrated 10 years of Irish Linen from designer Jennifer Slattery. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Roisin Murphy presented the show this week We meet the sisters Claire Halpin and Madeleine Hellier from the Pluid Project who have created the 'National Comfort Blanket' containing 1200 individual tiles from artists and the pubic depicting what has brought them comfort during lockdown. To find out more details on the project - including how to get the free tickets - click HERE Picture Courtesy of the Pluid Project We meet the man responsible for the restoration of some of the country's most amazing windows including several dating back to 1745 at Leinster House - Ken Meehan of LambsTongue Windows. Finally Sinead and our resident architect Roisin Murphy spent the day pottery making with the talented people at Arran Street East. How did they get on? Take a listen.
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On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan From Italian speaking dishwashers to coffee machines that create playlists - we have the ultimate guide to the must have new tech gadgets for your kitchen. Ciara O’Brien the Business and Technology correspondent with the Irish Times had all the latest updates to make your life easier. Week Three of our Home Show Road Show and Sinead found herself getting a knotting lesson in the pastime that has soared during lockdown. She visited the 'This is Knit' store at Dublin's Powerscourt Town Centre where she met co-owner and knitting guru Lisa Sisk. Listen to how Sinead got on! Resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though how curved design is here to stay and how straight angles have had their day. She also looked at some of the design trends for the next decade from round sofas to concrete tiles to taupe being the new grey that was the new black! Our #BuildingOfTheWeek comes from Wexford. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan If you are considering having a homebirth - then how do you prepare your home for the most important delivery ever? Sinead heard from Aisling Ui Dhalaigh - a new mother and Owner of Saolu and Gentle Birth Instructor, Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator. Part 2 of the Home Show Road Show sees us going behind the scenes of the National Museum of Ireland with Aoife Hurley - Head of Operations for the museum. Resident architect Roisin Murphy talks us though how bedside lockers are a must have in the boudoir and also shows us how to dress your windows to make them the envy of your neighbors. And this week's #ObjectOfDesign comes from Kerry. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan The Baron of Dunsany shares his passion for rewilding on one of the Ireland's largest stately homes. We put some "feelings into your ceilings" with Designer Garry Cohn of Cohn Designs. Learn how to do more than just paint your ceilings white! The Home Show Road Show takes to the streets as resident architect Roisin Murphy takes Sinead to one of the country's best kept secrets when it comes to design - Mac's Warehouse in Dublin. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Harpist and student Conni Rose Dawson gave us a tour of her campervan that she renovated and now calls home as she tries to avoid paying crazy Dublin rent costs. How can you register your home with movie production companies and how much money could you make? Steven Davenport Head of US Production and Partnerships at Screen Ireland explained all. How pink is the new grey and why was it associated with the 'female of the species'. Did you know that Putin inspired a toilet brush revival? Resident architect Roisin Murphy is on hand to answer all our design dilemmas. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan Looking for wardrobe inspiration - what are your options? Home of the Year winner Jenifer Sheahan talked us through her award winning solutions. How can you make your home earn you money? Irish Times journalist Fiona Reddan talked us through how much you could earn if you put a billboard on the side of your home or hired your property out for photoshoots. How do you know if you have woodworm in your home and more importantly how do you get rid of it? Furniture designer and maker Nessa from 'Sam Agus Nessa' had all the answers. Why are the athletes at the Tokyo Olympics sleeping on cardboard? And do you have a basin in your sink? Resident architect Roisin Murphy is on hand to answer all our design dilemmas. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week with Sinead Ryan We look at how you can create a sustainable garden at home with Expert Gardener Peter Dowdall. Why is everyone talking about the demolition of an abandoned lifeguard shelter in Dublin's Clontarf? Architecture historian Emma Gilleece explains all. With the Summer weather here at last, we look at the essential accessories you'll need to host the perfect garden party. Event planner Maria Reidy has her ultimate style guide. How can you make guttering glamourous and why does nobody have barometers in their homes anymore? Resident architect Roisin Murphy is on hand to answer all our questions. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week.... We look at the revival of the Irish tradition of 'Dry Stone Walls' with Rory O’Shaughnessy - Tour Guide, Heritage Specialist and Stone Worker Member of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland 56 families received the keys to their new home in a unique social housing development in a former convent in Baltinglass in County Wicklow. Declan Dunne CEO of Respond Housing explained how they can build homes for less than €250k. With everyone enjoying outdoor dining, there is a demand for designer blankets, pashminas and rugs. Entrepreneur and Broadcaster Lorraine Keane shared some of the best Irish designers keeping the nation covered in style. How can you use concrete in your home as a design feature and why are we now obsessed with dried flowers? Home of the Year winner Jenifer Sheahan explained all. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week.... Using gold to repair your precious porcelain? Dr. Bonnie Kemske, will tell us all about the Japanese art of Kintsugi... Director of Friel Stafford Financial Services, Tom Murray will help demystify insolvency, and explain why it doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose your home. What is it really like living as a nomadic traveller? Travel blogger, Tara Povey gives us an insight to her life, and how to pandemic has impacted it. And, has the Love Island villa inspired you to invest in some outdoor furniture? Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan takes us through the best sun loungers and bean bags to recreate the look at home... The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show with Sinead Ryan this week we look at the best BBQ equipment on the market for this Summer. Plus we get some essential BBQ recipes from Celebrity Chef, Author and now winemaker Kevin Dundon. What are the Pros & Cons of the new fixed rate mortgages in the Irish market? Trevor Grant of Affinity Advisors & Chairperson Of The Association of Irish Mortgage Advisors (AIMA) is on hand to answer all your questions. Is your home under attack from insects? Richard Faulkner is am Advanced Technical Field Consultant with Rentokil and he will have top tips on banishing those Summer bugs. Home of the Year Winner, Jennifer Sheahan has her guide to home storage solutions and looks at how to introduce animal print successfully into your interiors. Plus she has a Building Of The Week inspired by Pride month. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Could we be better utilizing the derelict homes and buildings across the country? Emma Gilleece, architectural historian thinks so and told us what she believes should be done with them. Home of the Year Winner, Jennifer Sheahan told us how to bring rocking chairs into your home and told us why you should consider a red brick floor! Diarmuid Gavin, celebrity gardener gave us his top tips for patios and balconies, as well as telling us all about his upcoming festival. And Cora Cummins, ceramic artist told us all about her ‘Mind-Full Mug’. And shared what makes it so special and where the inspiration came from. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On The Home Show this week... Arlene McIntyre, interior designer to the stars tells us why she's offering to visit your home Trevor Flanagan of Beechfield Healthcare gives us his tips for future proofing your home Neuroscientist, Tara Swart on using candles, reed diffusers, and essential oils to fragrance zone the different rooms in your house to create a sensory experience Aisling Nugent from Vintage Hill Cork helps us get that vintage look, without straying into granny territory And Dr. Lorcan Sirr housing lecturer in TU Dublin tells us what the new rules mean if you're a renter. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On The Home Show this week... The Holistic Gardener, Fiann Ó Nualláin, tells us how to make your garden a healing space Charlie Weston, personal finances editor with The Irish Independent explains how new property tax rates will impact your pocket Can you tell real Chinese porcelain from fake? We get expert tips from Ross Ó Súilleabháin Associate Director and Auctioneer at Herman & Wilkinson to help you! And Roisin Murphy joins us for the Design Clinic answering your questions on awkward spaces in the home... The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on the Home Show... We take a sneak peek into Bill Gates' multi million dollar mansion with Prudence Ivey, Editor of Homes & Property with the Evening Standard. Director of Business Development at Dromoland Castle, Marie Chawke, gives us her guide to recreating their luxurious bedrooms at home! Your ultimate guide to wallpaper with Home of the Year winner Jennifer Sheahan. And, Roisin Murphy tells us how black is back! The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
On the Home Show this week, we're all about gardens! Peter Kelly, aka Weddings by Franc gives us his top tips for making your small garden wedding magical... Want to grow your own food and plants but have no space? Allot Me founder, Conor Gallagher on his new enterprise that lets you use someone else's garden! Eithne Shortall, Editor of the Sunday Times ‘Home Supplement’, tells us how lockdowns have made her appreciate her yard more and the trends she predicts for the year. And of course, we were joined by Roisin Murphy our resident design expert on how to avoid looking old fashioned when bringing floral patterns into the home... The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
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This week on the Home Show... Hotelier Francis Brennan will tell us how delays to renovations on his have set his reopening date back even further than most. As more and more people look at renting as their only option, how can you make it feel your own? All while making sure you don't loose your deposit! Niamh Maher, senior content creator at Her.ie gave us her tips for renters looking to redecorate. And Roisin Murphy, our resident design expert, helped us pick the perfect wedding present and asked if hot tubs are making a comeback? The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on the Home Show. The Hard Shoulder's Kieran Cuddihy on his self build in Kilkenny. Are we destined to become a nation of renters as investment companies buy up housing stock? We ask Professor Padraic Kenna, Director at the Centre for Housing Law, Rights and Policy at NUI Galway. Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist at the Asthma Society of Ireland tells us how to make your home asthma friendly. And our design expert, architect Roisin Murphy will give us her top tips for picnicing in style. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on The Home Show with Sinead Ryan... May Day Celebrations - we look at the traditions of this festival from Landlords to May Polls with Clodagh DoyleClodagh Doyle - Keeper of the Irish Folklife Division of the National Museum of Country Life in Castlebar, Co. Mayo The Essential Guide for Buying and Selling your Home with advice from Louise Kenny Divisional Director of Lisney Estate Agents and The Manager of the Leeson Street Branch and Angela Keegan - Director of MyHome.ie. Our Monthly Design Clinic is all about Attic Conversions. Our design expert Roisin Murphy answers all your queries. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This week on The Home Show with Sinead Ryan... Restorations of clocks and more with Steve Fletcher from the hit tv show The Repair Shop Retrofitting your home with Rory Clarke of House2Home Can you build a house in 3 days? Maggie Moran explained how Huf Haus does it and our design expert Roisin Murphy helps make the most of your hallways. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
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