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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

An Extraordinary Renovation, Bringing Back Bridging Loans & CleanTok Hacks

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

Apr 29, 202448 min

Aquariums, Stained Glass Windows & Nurseries

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

Apr 20, 202444 min

Neuroarchitecture, Rental Scams, The Ideal Home Show & Patterned Flooring

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.

Apr 15, 202452 min

Downsizing, Housing in the last year of Government, Outdoor Patios & The Return of Retro

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

Apr 06, 202453 min

Hugh Wallace, Easter Traditions & Last Minute Decorating

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

Mar 30, 202443 min

Newstalk Goes Green: Retrofitting Myths

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 .

Mar 23, 202412 min

Living in a Hotel, Earthships, Bookshelf Wealth & Retrofitting

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

Mar 23, 202449 min

RTE 's Listed Buildings, Avoiding Allergens in your Home, What does your management company actually do? & The Life of Iris Apfel

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

Mar 16, 202446 min

Lighthouses, Movie Wheels, Mother's Day Presents & The Ergonomic Home Office

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

Mar 09, 202444 min

A Home on Mars, The First Home Scheme & Outdoor Saunas

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

Mar 02, 202443 min

Living in an Historic Home, House Pets, The Green Building & Quiet Luxury

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

Feb 26, 202448 min

Valetine's Day Special

Sinead finds out about Valentine's sweets, the meaning of flowers and Mayo's Tinder for Houses

Feb 10, 202439 min

Life on a houseboat, The History of Corporate Housing & the Dos and Don'ts of Airbnb

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

Feb 03, 202451 min

Selling Ireland's dream homes, a roofing masterclass & ditching smart tech in the home

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.

Jan 27, 202441 min

Showcase Ireland 2024, creating that luxe look in your own home & "set-jetting" explained

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 Ir...

Jan 20, 202443 min

Easy ways to create a home exercise routine, simplifying home-renovation decisions & Judy Gilroy of 'Clossy'

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.

Jan 13, 202438 min

Housing market look-ahead, resetting our finances & pattern trends to look out for in 2024

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.

Jan 06, 202446 min

The best and worst interior trends of 2023 & New Year's decorations with Niamh Maher

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....

Dec 30, 202345 min

Christmas dinner tips, non-alcoholic alternatives and decorations for the festive season

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 ri...

Dec 23, 202342 min

Christmas food through the ages, Tom Doorley’s vegetable garden & creative Christmas wrapping with Jen Sheahan

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 th...

Dec 16, 202346 min

Houses featured in Christmas films, the art of Furoshiki & revamping spaces in your home

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 eff...

Dec 09, 202343 min

Village Restoration, Garden Bliss, Book Picks, &Small Space Style

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 final...

Nov 25, 202344 min

In conversation with the 'Veg King', finding the perfect rug for your home & downsizing tips with Denise O’Connor

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 we...

Nov 18, 202341 min

Sonya Lennon & Brendan Courtney, Black Friday tips, Irish Design Week 2023 & Natasha Rocca Devine

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....

Nov 11, 202349 min

Winter Gardens, Dream Mattresses, Warhol-esque Art & Breakfast Pantries

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 se...

Nov 04, 202343 min

Orla Kiely, Halloween horror homes & new Kildare Village craft pop-up

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 K...

Oct 28, 202344 min

Brian Dowling on 'The Salvage Squad', designing the International Rugby Experience & creating the perfect walk-in wardrobe

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.

Oct 21, 202342 min

The Money Pit, Ideal Homes Exhibition & the Downfall of the Shelfie

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 spe...

Oct 14, 202340 min
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