small business

Dog owners are going crazy for this Dublin man’s pet umbrellas

Dog owners are going crazy for this Dublin man’s pet umbrellas

Perfect for pups who don’t like to get wet. A Dublin entrepreneur has been overwhelmed by the success of his latest business venture – pet umbrellas. 29-year-old Glenn Doyle has delighted dog lovers, who are now able to eliminate the smell of wet dog with this handy product – which can be attached to the […]

5 years ago

3 Irish legging brands that are every bit as good as Lululemon or Sweaty Betty

3 Irish legging brands that are every bit as good as Lululemon or Sweaty Betty

2020 was the year athleisure went mainstream. Faced with lockdowns and working from home, and not having to dress up for offices or meals out, we all embraced wearing yoga pants and hoodies around the clock, and would only throw on actual clothes for the odd camera-on Zoom meeting. Fast forward 18 months, and many […]

5 years ago

The gift that grows: We are obsessed with this new online Irish plant shop

The gift that grows: We are obsessed with this new online Irish plant shop

Calling all plant ladies! Indoor plants are really having a moment, and if you are anything like us, your entire Instagram feed is filled with fabulous fiddle leaf figs and giant ferns. And if you are dreaming of creating your very own indoor jungle – or, you know, just adding to your plant collection a […]

6 years ago

A labour of love and chocolate: How one Irish mum made a business out of helping her daughter

A labour of love and chocolate: How one Irish mum made a business out of helping her daughter

Necessity is the mother of invention. When Noele McEvoy’s 13-year-old daughter Laura was diagnosed with severe eczema, her doctors told her to stay away from dairy, gluten and sugar, all of which could trigger her painful skin condition. This, explains McEvoy, was hard for a “chocolate-loving teenager!” Worried her little girl might feel left out […]

6 years ago