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.
Mar 11, 2023•43 min
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...
Mar 04, 2023•44 min
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 f...
Feb 25, 2023•42 min
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.
Feb 18, 2023•40 min
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.
Feb 11, 2023•43 min
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 throug...
Feb 04, 2023•44 min
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 t...
Jan 28, 2023•46 min
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 ...
Jan 21, 2023•41 min
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.
Jan 14, 2023•42 min
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.
Jan 08, 2023•53 min
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.
Dec 31, 2022•38 min
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.
Dec 24, 2022•49 min
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.
Dec 17, 2022•45 min
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.
Dec 10, 2022•41 min
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!
Dec 03, 2022•46 min
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.
Nov 26, 2022•43 min
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.
Nov 19, 2022•45 min
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 Sine...
Nov 12, 2022•50 min
On this week's episode of The Home Show with Sinead Ryan: We’ll be giving you a step-by-step guide to switching bank provider; does your town centre need regeneration? We’ll be discussing a community initiative to explore what that would look like; interior designer to the stars Arlene McIntyre will be here for a listener Q&A; and we’ll be showing you easy ways to start decluttering your wardrobe.
Nov 05, 2022•45 min
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.
Oct 29, 2022•46 min
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.
Oct 22, 2022•44 min
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.
Oct 15, 2022•46 min
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.
Oct 08, 2022•45 min
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!
Oct 01, 2022•45 min
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.
Sep 24, 2022•45 min
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!
Sep 17, 2022•46 min
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.
Sep 10, 2022•45 min
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 conversi...
Sep 03, 2022•46 min
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.
Aug 27, 2022•46 min
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.
Aug 20, 2022•28 min
