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The Home Show with Sinead Ryan

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Sinead Ryan covers all areas of the home from interiors and accessories, to design and architecture, maintenance and renovation - along with expert advice on various aspects of home improvement. Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple 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 and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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Episodes

Clodagh McKenna, Aircraft interiors, Church spire restoration, Denise O'Connor designer

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.

Jun 07, 202544 min

Bloom Fesitval, Social Housing, Waterford Clocks

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

May 24, 202544 min

Papal Apartments, Cost Rental Homes, Criminal Assets

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

Apr 26, 202542 min

Spring Reset, Painting, Sprucing

Guests: Hazel Burton, The Home Reset Paula McCarthy, Paula McCarthy Interiors Natasha Rocca Devine, Interior Architect

Mar 01, 202543 min

The Garment Goddess, Celebrating St Brigid's Day & Anne Tuohy aka 'The Room Junkie'

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...

Feb 01, 202542 min

Keeping Coastal, Dollhouse Wallpapers, Exploring Ireland

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...

Jan 25, 202546 min

Charity Shop Treasure, Garden Care, Showcase 2025

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....

Jan 18, 202542 min

Buying the Bank, Snug Fittings, an Eco Makeover

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.

Jan 11, 202543 min

Insurance increases, resetting your home, new hobbies

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.

Jan 06, 202549 min

Homeware Gifts, Vegetarian Christmas Dinner, Traditions

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!

Dec 21, 202445 min

Hotel Decor Inspiration, Pet for Christmas, Sustainable Homeware

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!...

Dec 14, 202445 min

Housing Policy, Christmas Dinner, The Snag List

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...

Dec 07, 202444 min

Dirty Kitchens, Small Business, Winter Garden Prep

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.

Nov 30, 202442 min
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