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...
Oct 07, 2023•43 min
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 Belmull...
Sep 30, 2023•44 min
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.
Sep 23, 2023•40 min
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 a...
Sep 16, 2023•42 min
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, Deni...
Sep 09, 2023•43 min
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 exp...
Sep 02, 2023•45 min
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...
Aug 26, 2023•50 min
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 san...
Aug 19, 2023•41 min
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...
Aug 12, 2023•48 min
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.
Aug 05, 2023•42 min
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.
Jul 29, 2023•44 min
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.
Jul 22, 2023•48 min
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.
Jul 15, 2023•40 min
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 join...
Jul 08, 2023•44 min
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.
Jul 01, 2023•41 min
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 ...
Jun 24, 2023•41 min
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 bo...
Jun 17, 2023•42 min
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.
Jun 10, 2023•41 min
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 immersiv...
Jun 03, 2023•35 min
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 significanc...
May 27, 2023•42 min
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 inter...
May 20, 2023•46 min
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 Reve...
May 13, 2023•43 min
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.
May 06, 2023•44 min
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.
Apr 29, 2023•40 min
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...
Apr 22, 2023•44 min
“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 ...
Apr 15, 2023•45 min
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 wind...
Apr 08, 2023•45 min
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.
Apr 02, 2023•45 min
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'.
Mar 25, 2023•43 min
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 join...
Mar 18, 2023•45 min
