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 o...
Jan 21, 2022•42 min
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 ...
Jan 14, 2022•41 min
Creating Our Very Own Indoor Holistic Garden & The Return of Gingham Style
Jan 07, 2022•46 min
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 ...
Jan 01, 2022•48 min
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...
Dec 17, 2021•42 min
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 sanitize...
Dec 10, 2021•41 min
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...
Dec 04, 2021•41 min
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 ...
Nov 26, 2021•42 min
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...
Nov 19, 2021•42 min
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 fl...
Nov 12, 2021•42 min
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 ...
Nov 05, 2021•47 min
Taking the mystery out of debt.
Nov 05, 2021•26 min
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 tra...
Oct 29, 2021•44 min
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...
Oct 22, 2021•43 min
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...
Oct 15, 2021•44 min
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 h...
Oct 08, 2021•45 min
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...
Oct 01, 2021•46 min
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 wi...
Sep 24, 2021•49 min
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...
Sep 17, 2021•45 min
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...
Sep 10, 2021•46 min
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 ...
Sep 03, 2021•48 min
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 amaz...
Aug 27, 2021•46 min
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' st...
Aug 20, 2021•43 min
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 ...
Aug 13, 2021•43 min
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 Sinea...
Aug 06, 2021•46 min
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 Puti...
Jul 30, 2021•43 min
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? F...
Jul 23, 2021•43 min
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 glamo...
Jul 16, 2021•43 min
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, the...
Jul 09, 2021•42 min
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 y...
Jul 02, 2021•41 min
