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Today on Shut the Front Door we are overjoyed to be joined by the phenomenal world-renowned designer, Clodagh. Founder and CEO of the company that carries her name, Clodagh has won numerous international awards in her career and was introduced to Interior Design Magazine’s Hall of Fame in 1997. Clodagh passionately believes that good design supports well-being and that it can transform people’s lives. The experience of entering a Clodagh designed space is one of blissful serenity. Clodag...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by Emma Sims Hilditch, award-winningdesigner, founder and Creative Director at Sims Hilditch. Emma launched this influential and highly respected leading interior design company in 2009, and it has since grown to a team of over 20, who specialise in a broad range of private and high end residential and commercial project's in the UK and beyond.Emma and her expert team of interiors designers, interior architects and procurement are renowned for their...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by one of the UK’s foremost food writers,William Sitwell. William is a restaurant critic for The Telegraph, a broadcaster, author and has been a regular judge on BBC 1’s MasterChef for almost 20 years. He is the creator of one of the UK’s best-known dining programmes – William Sitwell’s Supper Club, a firm favourite for lovers of great food. William also hosts a podcast called “Biting Talk” where he talks to the biggest names in the business as well...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by the talented Bee Osborn, Creative Designer and Founder of Studio Osborn. Bee trained in Inchbald School of Design in London and started working in interior design over two decades ago. In that space of time, Bee has become internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning for creating beautiful spaces for both private homes and hotels.Inspired by repeated requests for decorative items, Bee has also developed her own brand, Osborn Interiors, and s...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by the wonderful Laura Hammett, Creative Director of multi-award-winning London based interior architecture and design studio, Laura Hammett Interiors. Since founding the company in 2008, Laura and her husband Aaron have grown their firm into a thriving business creating stunning luxury residential interiors around the world.Alongside their UK portfolio, recent international projects include a penthouse in TheThe Bahamas, villas in the South of Fran...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by Charu Gandhi founder and Director of Elicyon, a multi award-winning luxury interior design studio based in Kensington, London. Charu established Elicyon in 2014, driven by a desire to combine the rigours of her architectural practice with her creative flair and passion for design and craft.A registered architect, Charu has worked in the field of architecture and interior design for almost to two decades. Charu and her team at Elicyon are the recen...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are delighted to be joined by Mary Lou McDonald TD, Leader of Sinn Féin and TD for the Dublin Central constituency, something she is most proud of. She has a strong reputation for hard work and championing the needs of her constituency both locally and nationally. Educated in Trinity College, Dublin, the University of Limerick and Dublin City University she studied English Literature, European Integration Studies and Human Resource Management. She previous...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by the fabulous Carole Annett, Interiors Editorat Country & Town House. Carole has been immersed in the world of fabric and interiors for over 20 years, and previously worked at Conde Nast. She is also the host of the brilliant “The House Guest” podcast, where she chats to people behind the houses, hotels and showroomsfrom around the world.Noted in the industry as having a keen eye for beauty and detail, Carole relishes thecreativity of people i...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we are joined by Alexandria Dauley, founder of Dauley Design, a multi-disciplinary design practice based in London and Surrey. Having spent years working in property as a relocation agent, Alexandria took her combined love of houses and people, deciding to retrain at KLC School of Design to follow her passion for design. Alexandria is also one half of the United in Design founding team, a charitable organisation set up to tackle the lack of diversity in the...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by Irish neuroscientist and chartered health psychologist, Sabina Brennan. Last month, Sabina launched her second book, Beating Brain Fog, to rave reviews, and it has just been named as an Irish Times no1 bestseller. She is also the creator and host of the Super Brain Podcast where she talks to inspiring individuals about thriving and surviving in life. Sabina’s mission is to get everyone looking after their brain h...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are delighted to be joined by Professor Luke O’Neill. Luke, one of the world’s most influential scientists, is an immunologist and Chair of the Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin. Luke has been a leading voice during this pandemic both at home and abroad, sharing immense expert insight and positivity during this difficult time. I think we can all agree that he has been one of the few people that has kept us going over the last 12 months, his interviews alwa...

This week on Shut the Front Door we are joined by Richard Dart, Design Principal for Princess Yachts. Princess is recognised as THE leading luxury British yacht brand in the world today. The company was founded in 1965 and is still entirely based in Plymouth, from where they have designed, built and delivered over 18,000 yachts to universal acclaim. With 15 years’ experience at Princess, Richard has helped lead the team to two World Super Yacht Design Awards as well as numerous internat...

Today we are joined all the way from Dubai by Reality TV Star, Podcaster and Brand Ambassador Caroline Stanbury. Caroline first burst onto our TV Screens as the star of Bravo’s Ladies of London. Caroline and her family moved to Dubai as the series came to an end in 2017. She has since gone on to build a huge, dedicated following across her social media platforms and YouTube channel. It's there she shares her journey of how she is making the most of this beautiful trip called life. Follo...

Today we are joined on Shut the Front Door by Naomi Clarke. Naomi is the creator & owner of The Style Fairy, one of Ireland’s leading fashion, beauty and lifestyle sites. With almost 150K followers on Instagram, Naomi is also one of Ireland’s top influencers in this sector. A qualified fashion stylist and personal shopper with over 12 years’ experience in the areas of fashion, blogging, styling and PR, Naomi is also a mum of two gorgeous girls - Annabelle Ivy and Luna May, and...

Today we are joined on Shut the Front Door by TV Host and Podcaster Brian Dowling Gourounlian. Brian first became a household name across the UK & Ireland when he won the second-ever series of Big Brother UK in 2001. He subsequently went on to be crowned the Ultimate Big Brother in 2010. Since then he has become a regular & most loved presenter across many TV programmes and radio stations, at home and abroad. Brian grew up in Rathangan in Co Kildare and is the eldest in his...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by PJ Gibbons, editor & publisher of Social & Personal Magazine - Ireland’s most prestigious style and ruling fashion magazine. Originally from Co Mayo, PJ was the youngest ever Irish people to take the reins at a national magazine when he purchased the title in 2004. Since then, he has taken the publication from strength to strength and most recently added the title Social & Personal Weddings to their offering. Winner of Ireland’s Most i...

Today on Shut the Front we are joined by entrepreneur and TV personality Spencer Matthews. Spencer was a much-loved character on E4's reality TV show, Made in Chelsea and since the show, he has gone down the entrepreneurial route and established successful companies such as Eden Rocks, a bespoke diamond retailer and Clean Co. In 2018 Spencer married the lovely Vogue Willams and the couple have two beautiful children, Theodore and Gigi Margeaux. Spencer, we can't wait to hear all abo...

Today we are doing something a little different on Shut the Front Door. For the date that's in it, we wanted to ask a couple to join us and talk about their story of home. We are delighted to be joined by a very special duo who are not just partners in life, but partners in business also. Pippa O'Connor and Brian Ormond. After starting out their respective careers in the different fields of modelling and TV presenting, the couple first got together in 2008. Fast forward over 12 year...

This week we are joined on Shut the Front Door by racing legend Barry Geraghty. Hailing from County Meath, Barry retired from a glittering career in horse racing earlier this year. He is the second most successful jockey of all time at the Cheltenham Festival and at the time of his retirement last July, Barry had 1,920 winners under his belt. He has recently released his own autobiography called "True Colours". Married to Paula, a nutritionist, and father to Siofra, Orla and Rian i...

We are excited to be joined by Irish Chef, Cookbook author and broadcaster, Clodagh McKenna on Shut the Front Door today. Clodagh lives with her partner Harry Herbert in Broadspear, a home situated on the grounds of the phenomenal Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey was filmed. They are currently bringing the property back to life and are aiming to make Broadspear a sustainable working homestead within the next few years. A native of Cork where she trained and worked at Ballymaloe Cooke...

Today we are joined by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu. Hazel is the 9th woman to hold the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. A student of UCD where she studied politics and history, Hazel also trained to be a barrister at Kings Inns. She has since worked in various management roles across the globe in places such as Sydney, Hong Kong and New York. Hazel first became involved in politics in 2014, when she ran her partner’s local election campaign and by 2019 was elected Chair of the...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are excited to be joined by Realtor and Interior Design Specialist Amanza Smith. Amanza is also one of the much-loved stars of Selling Sunset, the Netflix reality show that has been keeping us all entertained this summer. Amanza graduated from Indiana State University with a major in Interior Design and has since dabbled in modelling, commercials and TV shows. Since then she has found her way back to the career she loves most, interior design, and has decorated...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by legendary actor and musician Patrick Bergin. During his career, Patrick has worked on over 80 film and TV movies. He became a household name internationally after co-starring alongside Julia Roberts in one of Hollywood’s most memorable thrillers 'Sleeping with the Enemy' and for his role as Irish terrorist Kevin O'Donnell in the film adaption of 'Patriot Games'. Patrick is also a star of the small screen, playing the fearless Aidan Maguire in East...

We are delighted today to be joined by Anthea Turner, one of the UK's most loved TV Presenters. Anthea has been in the spotlight for over 30 years and has presented a range of TV's most favourite shows including GMTV, Blue Peter, The National Lottery and most recently Celebrity SAS on Channel 4. After presenting the highly acclaimed BBC Series "Perfect Housewife'' and publishing a book to accompany the series, Anthea went on to publish "How to Entertain in Style" and "Perfect Christmas" helpi...

Today we are joined by one of Ireland's top national hunt jockeys, David Russell. With an impressive racing CV that includes being 3-time champion jockey, 2 times Aintree Grand National Winner and riding 25 Cheltenham festival winners, we are delighted to have one of Ireland's greatest sportsmen join us today. Growing up the second youngest of six children, David grew up on a farm in Youghal, Co Cork. Cork still holds his heart today as the father of 5 now lives there with his wife, form...

Today we are joined by one of the most sought after inspirational speakers of our time, Baroness Michelle Mone of Mayfair, OBE. Founder of Ultimo Brands International, Baroness Mone set out with a strong vision of helping women look and feel their best. Fast forward two decades and she is best known as one of Britain's most influential people, both as an entrepreneur and an advocate for equality for women in business. The Baroness has inspired, coached and mentored audiences and in...

We are kicking off Season 3 of Shut the Front Door with Aidan Quigley, the owner of Ireland's most haunted house, Loftus Hall. Aidan and his brother Shane purchased Loftus Hall back in 2011 in a derelict state, and have since brought it back to life. The property is FASCINATING, with 22 bedrooms, 63 acres of land and its own private beach. Situated on the picturesque Hook peninsula in Co Wexford, this Georgian mansion is steeped in history and folklore. Over the years, locals have ...

Today I am delighted to be joined by Ireland's most well established make up artists, Michelle Regazzoli Stone. Michelle started off her phenomenal career by studying theatrical and media makeup in Dun Laoghaire Senior College in 2004. Straight after her graduation, she went to work with the world-renowned makeup brand MAC Cosmetics. After 10 years at MAC she left to pursue her own independent career which has seen her become one of Ireland's most in-demand bridal make up artists and a r...

Today we are joined by Pat Pearson, a seasoned speaker, business professional, psychotherapist and business builder for over 30 years. We are delighted to speak to Pat today as she will share with us how we can make psychological home improvements during this time. Pat is the author of four books, including the best-selling Stop Self-Sabotage, that focuses on how we could be sabotaging our own successes, without even realising it. She is also a motivational speaker for industry giants su...

Jenny McCarthy is one of Ireland's leading wedding photographers, having worked in the industry since 2003 when she was asked to photograph her sister in law's wedding. As Jenny says herself "she will never forget the feeling she was left with after showing them their wedding photographs for the first time"... Fast forward to 2020 and over 2,000 weddings later, Jenny is the go-to photographer for weddings, baby and family portraits across Ireland. Most recently, Jenny has launched a bespoke w...

Today we are speaking to Sean Lemass, founder and MD of SDL Exhibitions, one of Ireland's leading event organisers for over 40 years. Their nationally recognised events include The Ideal Home Show and The Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show.As you may have gathered from his name, Sean hails from a political family and was the first grandchild of Sean F Lemass, Taoiseach from 1959 to 1966, and a leader who is widely regarded as a father of modern Ireland. Sean's own father and mother were also me...

Derval O'Rourke is one of Ireland's best known and respected sports stars. A sprint hurdles athlete for over 12 years, Derval is a three-time Olympian and the Irish record holder for the 60 and 100-metre hurdles. Since retiring, Derval has turned her attentions to aiding people with the knowledge to "eat well and keep moving" - her philosophy in life. With two best-selling books under her belt, she has recently launched Derval.ie an online community for fitness, plans, recipes, expert advice ...

We are delighted to welcome Sophie Habboo to Shut the Front Door today. Since 2017 Sophie has graced our TV screens on the hit reality show "Made in Chelsea". Holistic wellness and fitness is something that Sophie is very passionate about, as well as a strong focus on nutrition. Her tips and lifestyle advice showcased on her popular Instagram account, inspire her growing number of followers daily. Most recently, Sophie has created and designed her own line of jewellery in collaboration with N...

We are delighted to be joined by Chanelle, Lady McCoy today on Shut the Front Door. In 2018 Chanelle was awarded the All-Ireland Business Champion Award for her outstanding achievements in business leadership. She recently founded Chanelle McCoy Health, a R&D led company, launching a wide range of CBD products called “Pureis”. Pureis is the first CBD food supplement product available on the market that has been clinically proven to be safe to use, back by clinical studies.Chanelle is a po...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we have the pleasure of being joined by the Managing Director of Sherry FitzGerald New Homes, Ivan Gaine. Since starting off his career with Sherry Fitzgerald in 1999, and has worked across a number of areas within commercial and residential.Ivan is one of the leading experts in Ireland on housing, residential investment and developments. Only last year his national team managed over 2,000 transactions across New Homes and Residential Investments. The team o...

Today I am delighted to be joined by the wonderful Hugh Wallace. Hugh is an award-winning architect and the founding partner of Douglas Wallace Consultants, Ireland’s leading brand environment creators through design and architecture. For over 40 years, Hugh’s passion for creative design has engaged with audiences across Ireland and beyond to create conversations. Hugh is a regular welcomed face on our TV screens as a presenter of two of Ireland’s most beloved home renovation shows, The Great...

Today we are joined by Dr Louise Clarke, a Consultant Chartered Psychologist. Louise trained in the UK where she worked as a Lead Psychologist in The Priory Hospital before owning her own practise on Harley Street, the world-renowned centre of excellence. After 12 years in the UK, Louise moved back to Ireland in 2014 to open her own practice, The Consulting Clinic, on Leeson Street. Mother to Hugo aged 3 and Alexander who is only 15 weeks old, Louise is currently embracing life in lockdown an...

Lorraine Keane is one of Ireland's best-known broadcasters and journalists. An IFTA nominated broadcaster she has hosted television programmes for RTE, TV3 and Sky television including Live AT Three, Start Me Up Business Programme, Drive Car Show, The Afternoon Show, The Today Show, The Oscars Show and Ireland AM. She spent 11 years as an entertainment correspondent for TV3. Lorraine was also the anchor of Ireland's most popular fashion, celebrity and lifestyle show, Xpose. Lorraine is devote...

Award-winning journalist and business owner, Liz Dwyer joins us today on Shut the Front Door. Liz has worked and contributed to Ireland's main print press including VIP Magazine, The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner and Image Magazine for over 20 years. The latter as Beauty Editor which earned her an award in journalism. While still writing, Liz is currently the Co-Founder of "Future Beauty Show", the world's first show where visitors can learn all about aesthetics, who to go to, what to have ...

We are absolutely delighted to have John Fitzpatrick speaking to us today, from his home in New York. John is a well-known hotelier and philanthropist and owner of the Fitzpatrick Hotel Group New York. A native of Dublin, he started off his career working in the family business of hotels in the '70s and '80s. John opened the door of the famous "Fitzpatrick Manhattan", a go-to destination for any Irish visiting the city, in December 1991 and has called New York home ever since. Giving ba...

Dermot Bannon is the leading voice in modern Irish Architecture Design. He has hosted the RTE Room to Improve TV Series for the last 12 seasons and has helped transform the homes and lives of hundreds of clients. Dermot recently shared the journey of the creation of his new family home in Drumcondra. It was a delight to watch as Dermot was both the client and the architect this time. The end result, as we all know, was astounding. Married to Louise and father to Sarah, James and Tom, we'd lik...

Jane McDonnell is Co-Founder of Gloss Publications Limited, Ireland's leading outlet for fashion, beauty and interiors. After graduating from Trinity College, Jane went to London where she landed her first job with Vogue, under the editorship of Beatrix Miller and later Anna Wintour. Aged only 25, she returned to Dublin to edit Image Magazine and later became the Managing Director of Image Publications. In 2006 Jane and her sister Sarah launched The Gloss as a luxury newsstand title and only ...

Sophie Stanbury lives at home in Barnes in south-west London with her two young sons. Professionally, she is an interior designer, influencer, podcaster, fitness fanatic and one of the leading cast members of the successful reality show Ladies of London. This episode was recorded pre- COVID lockdown, in Ventura's showroom in the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London!Shut The Front Door is produced by @venturamarketing.ie | www.venturaMarketing.ie.Email the podcast: shutthefrontdoor@ventura.ie

Today on Shut the Front Door, I am joined by Breast Cancer Ireland CEO, Aisling Hurley. With over 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Aisling has dedicated her career to making a difference where it's needed. From the creation of the University of Limerick Foundation to raising €20 million at the Royal College of Surgeon's Development Campaign, Aisling is no doubt an expert in her field. During these challenging times, we wanted to put some focus onto charities, like Breast Cance...

Today we are joined by entrepreneur and mother of two, Louise Stokes. Louise is the owner of the fabulous boutique jewellery store Loulerie, which opened up in the heart of Dublin almost 13 years ago. Since then Louise has built a successful business that has grown immensely, the name Loulerie is now synonymous with jewellery across Ireland and beyond. Louise has now added to her offering with the addition of her own timeless range of fine jewellery which she has designed herself, all w...

John McColgan is a multi-award-winning producer and director who started his career in the mid-70s at RTE, going on to become its head of entertainment. He went on to become head of weekend entertainment on TVAM in London.John is also the director of Riverdance, Heartbeat of Home and numerous other stage and tv productions. With his wife and business partner Moya Doherty, together with Bill Whelan, they created Riverdance, initially as an interval act at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, and ...

Dylan Bradshaw started out on his career in hairdressing at just 17 years of age. His unquestionable talent and raw approach to hairdressing has earned him a reputation as Ireland's most influential industry figure. Since opening his salon in 2000, him and his team's creative styling has seen them work on many magazine editorials such as Vogue US, UK and Rolling Stone Magazine to name but a few. He has also worked on his magic on international shows such as MTV Music Awards, Tonigh...

Rosanna Davison became a household name when at age just 19, she was crowned Miss World in China. Thrust into the limelight from that day forward, and following a lengthy modelling career, Rosanna has since found her true calling in health and nutrition having qualified as a Nutritional Therapist in 2013. Having witnessed first hand the pressure models are under to look a certain way, Rosanna's experiences during this time helped to form her approach and philosophy to food. This has resulted ...

TV Presenter, Stylist and Fashion Designer, Darren Kennedy, is one of Ireland's most stylish men. Darren's presenting skills have seen him host programmes on the most popular TV channels across the UK and Ireland, as well as writing for publications as far afield as the US. In 2018 he became an entrepreneur with the launch of his successful range of grooming products for men, called Kennedy & Co. A dog lover like myself, it's my great pleasure to welcome Darren to "Shut the Front Door"Shu...

Keith Barry is the world's leading TV Hypnotist, mentalist and "brain hacker". Having worked globally for many years, his mind-blowing skills have been showcased in over 40 international TV shows. His ITV smash hit series "You're Back in the Room" was such an overwhelming success that it went on to feature in Australian and US versions. Keith also works as a mind coach and has clients ranging from world-class athletes, business people, influencers and actors. The second series of "The Keith B...

Today we are joined by a front-liner and someone who has taken the bar and raised it in terms of pushing trusted medical advice out to the general public. Dr Doireann O'Leary is a GP working in Cork's largest general practice - My Cork GP. As well as working as a GP during this crisis, Dr Doireann uses her Instagram account with over 155,000 followers as a method to push out sound advice surrounding Covid 19. She is truly an inspiration and if you are not already following her, I would now. M...

Diarmuid Gavin is Ireland's best known and loved garden designer. Born in London during the 60's, Diarmuid was brought to Ireland aged only one month old, when his family settled in Rathfarnham Co. Dublin. He attended the College of Amenity Horticulture at the famous Botanic Gardens in Glasnevin in the 1980's. Fast forward to 2019 and Diarmuid's gardens have been showcased at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show an astounding 9 times, and in 2011 he was awarded the Gold medal for his entry "Th...

Lucy is a Pediatric Sleep Consultant who is enabling parents all across Ireland and beyond maintain healthy sleep habits for their little ones. Author of the bestselling book “The Baby Sleep Solution and All about Baby Sleep – your Questions Answered, Lucy is also a busy mother to four children. A regular an all outlets of Irish media, Lucy is Ireland’s go-to expert when it comes to this topic. Having followed her advice myself, I am delighted to welcome Lucy as latest guest on Shut the...

Today on Shut the Front Door, we have the honour of being joined by the formidable Vicky Phelan. Women's health advocate and mother to Amelia and Darragh, Vicky found herself thrust into the public spotlight as a result of the CervicalCheck crisis in 2018. Her voice, since this date, has helped save and educate many across Ireland, given strength to those who felt that they had no fight left in them and broken the boundaries of patient advocacy in Ireland. Author of the powerful a...

Yvonne Mellin is one of Ireland’s top fashion influencers, her social media posts are a breath of fresh air and she is the reason we see many items of clothing flying off the shelves, thanks to her trusted recommendations. Mum to Amy, Luke and Matthew, married to the “lovely” Paul, and partial to sequins, it’s my pleasure to introduce her to “Shut the Front Door”. Shut The Front Door is produced by @venturamarketing.ie | www.venturaMarketing.ie.Email the podcast: shutthefrontdoor@ventura.ie

Today we are joined by a good friend of ours, the legendary fashion designer and artist, Paul Costelloe. Aged just 23, Paul left Ireland to study in Paris. Fast forward 11 years and he returned to Ireland and established labels Paul Costelloe Collection and Paul Costelloe Dressage. For 15 years Paul was also personal designer for the late Diana, Princess of Wales. In 1991 Paul launched London Fashion week was made opening designer in 2004, his shows continue to inspire audiences today. Marrie...

From starting her public career in 2011, on reality TV show Made in Chelsea, to currently preparing for the birth of her daughter with husband Hugo Taylor, Millie Mackintosh feels like she is really only coming home now and living in the happiest time in her life. Shut The Front Door is produced by @venturamarketing.ie | www.venturamarketing.ie.Email the podcast: shutthefrontdoor@ventura.ie

We've changed our direction a little bit with this episode of Shut the Front Door. With the current times and challenges we are now facing, we wanted to stop and look towards something we all need right now hope. We are overjoyed to be joined today by world-renowned spiritual teacher Lorna Byrne. I have followed Lorna for over 20 years and she gives hope and compassion to so many all over the world, myself included. I am sure that many homes across Ireland and beyond have at least one of Lorn...

Anna Daly is an award-winning anchor on Virgin Media’s national flagship breakfast show, Ireland AM. Anna has a huge interest in interiors, home design and style, all of which were showcased in the show Dream Homes which she fronted recently. Life is busy with 3 gorgeous boys at home, so we are delighted Anna has taken the time to join us and speak about all things home.Shut The Front Door is produced by @venturamarketing.ie | www.venturamarketing.ie.Email the podcast: shutthefrontdoor@ventur...

Vogue is a very proud Dubliner, who lives in London, but still calls Dublin home. She is a Mum to a gorgeous toddler, successful business owner, TV presenter, DJ and social media influencer. Vogue is all about the home and creating the perfect fun space for her family and I am very excited to chat to her about my favourite topic. So here we go, Shut the Front Door with the ever lovely, Vogue Williams. Shut The Front Door is produced by @venturamarketing.ie | www.venturamarketing.ie.Email...

From starting off doing hilarious impressions to becoming ‘the” voice to wake up to on Irish radio, Doireann Garrihy has become a household name. Her laugh is infections and her comic genius is second to none. Coming from a family filled with love, it’s easy to see why this lady brings joy and laughter into so many lives. Breakfast radio presenter on RTE 2FM, creator and star of the Doireann Project and successful podcaster with the fantastic “The Laughs of Your Life”, it’s my great pleasure ...

Glenda Gilson is one of Ireland's best-known personalities. After starting off her career as one of Ireland's top models, she has become the face of showbiz reporting in Ireland having worked on high profile shows such as Xpose, Ireland's Got Mór Talent and currently, Ireland AM. Not only that, but Glenda is also a savvy businesswoman having launched her own successful jewellery brand G by Glenda Gilson. Mum to the gorgeous Bobby and recent contestant on Celebrity Dancing with the Stars Irela...

Hi, I'm Arlene McIntyre, Creative Director at Ventura Design, and you are listening to ‘Shut the front door ’, a light-hearted podcast that will bring you through the front door and into the homes of influential and interesting people. Home for me is one of the most important things in my life.My career has fortunately given me the opportunity to work closely with people and to help them create a home they will cherish forever. Tune into the first episode, coming soonShut The Front Door ...