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May 2025 was one for the books! This month, we embraced the spirit of Meet the Maker by hitting the road to showcase our business with some of our wonderful stockists, and to participate in the Burren Slow Food Festival. From our hometown of Ennis to the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, the historic grounds of Bunratty Castle, and lovely Lisdoonvarna, every stop along the way was filled with meaningful conversations, shared stories, and plenty of laughs. Showcasing at Our Stockists We kicked things off with a showcase at Kilkenny Design in Ennis (pictured above), on a very sunny Saturday. The...

Aoife was interviewed by Pat Flynn on Clare FM as part of their Clare Women in Business weekly series earlier this month (May 2024).  For 26 weeks, Clare FM is hosting the ‘Clare Women in Business’ program, featuring interviews with women actively involved in the business community of County Clare. The guests openly share their personal stories, impart insightful wisdom, and offer strategies for overcoming hurdles along their path to success.The program aims to celebrate the achievements of women who have made an impact in various sectors of the business world, highlighting their resilience, determination, and accomplishments. By doing so, it shines a light...

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Pat Flynn of Clare FM for their Atlantic Tales series on Clare entrepreneurs. With social distancing rules in place, we met in the car park of Clare FM for our chat. Pat and I spoke about my introduction to photography and the process of turning my hobby and passion into a business. We spoke on the decision to go from the secure job as an accountant to running two photography businesses in the forms of Gary Collins Photography & SIAR Photography. We also discussed the impact of Covid-19 on both businesses and how...

This road has put me in front of the camera.. Proud to be supported by the Local Enterprise Office Clare to exhibit at Showcase Ireland 2020 - Ireland's creative trade exhibition and the opportunities this offers. From the financial support, to mentor advice and backing, to being out of my comfort zone as one of the "future stars of international craft and design" featured in the national LEO campaign. As I say below, I look forward to #MakingItHappen this January: "The chance to exhibit at Showcase is fantastic. It brings me from a small business in the West of Ireland .. to...