Rosaleen McMeel

Denise Kenny Byrne and her husband Ciaran turned a personal crisis into a business opportunity to help others. As CEO and co-founder of The Head Plan, she shares her passion for putting wellness firmly at the top of your to-do list.

The world of art has never been as precarious with studios closing down with alarming frequency. However, a new exhibition curated by fashion designer Simone Rocha aims to highlight what is precious about the industry.

As managing director of Massey Bros, Susan Guinan runs one of the largest funeral directors with nine funeral homes in the capital. She talks about technological advances in the industry, how Covid reshaped the sector and her plan to expand into funeral planning.

Meet Laura Quinn, the Irish woman using a combination of digital technologies with traditional glass-making to redefine the medium. She talks about her career, securing commissions and breaking into a male-dominated industry.

For Donegal fashion designer Stephen McLaughlin, creating his own label in lockdown might have been born out of necessity, but it’s turned out to be a dream come true. He talks about resilience, growth and brand building.

Keohane Athletic Club, founded by Paul Galvin and Ashley McDonnell, is using authentic storytelling and a luxury approach to break into the global athleisure market.

The clothing and retail business has succeeded where many other family firms have failed – it has survived multiple generations. CEO Rosy Temple talks about family dynamics, the future of retail and how the business is navigating the twin threats of Covid and Brexit.

The pandemic has forced many fashion brands to rethink how they work. In the shadow of deserted catwalks, Aileen Carville and her fashion-tech start-up SKMMP are leading the way online, and raising half a million euro to develop new tools.

The story of Claire Hunt’s initiative which grew global-reaching roots from her garden shed.

Her father sold his business for €68m, but Nicki Hoyne is forging her own path in the fashion industry. She explains why she is selling her online accessories business My Shining Armour to focus on an eponymous bag and shoe brand.