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Monday 5 October 2020
Siobhan bought the dresser second-hand and painted it mustard.
Lisa wanted the room to be cosy – and suitable for her three-year-old.
The drive from Navan to Dublin city is just 45 minutes.
Laura de Barra is here to settle those dishwasher disputes forever.
A room-by-room refinishing is paying off in this bright and stylish home.
From cabinets to carpets, drawers to doors, we’ve sifted through IKEA’s latest to bring you these top picks.
Emma’s bedroom doubles as a studio for her YouTube videos.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
Artist Paula McGurdy chose reclaimed gym boards in the downstairs areas of her house.
Chrissy re-purposed her daughter’s old changing table to create a coffee bar.
You don’t need to cover the whole place in bubble wrap, promises Emily Westbrooks.
Ready to turn over a new sheet? Laura de Barra shares her know-how.
(With a stylish sideboard that doubles as a storage unit for toys.)
Want a spotless finish every time? Follow Laura de Barra’s step by step guide.
Leah used her own artwork as a starting point for the space.
Emer’s Carlow home was a former hunting lodge.
A decent knife is essential, but a set of pricey wine glasses will only break your heart, says Ellen Quinn Banville.
Plus, Cork city is just a 15-minute drive away.
Isobel’s space is filled with carefully chosen artwork from a variety of sources.
Alison and her husband turned a ‘run down’ property into an inviting family home.
Bronagh says the space feels like a ‘big hug’. Here’s how to steal her style.
Ready for a big night on the couch? Laura de Barra shares some tips for adding a warming glow.
Want a minimalist living room that also feels warm and welcoming? Here’s what to do.
First time buyers will find plenty to love at Taylor Hill.
Georgina put lots of thought into her colour choices.
Banish that musty smell in minutes by following this checklist.
Emily wanted to create a space where she could relax with a good book.
Gráinne and Patrick Regan have thoughtfully upgraded their home to suit a growing family – and is that a caravan in the driveway?
Home maintenance maestro Laura de Barra on how to tackle those little problems that we all end up living with.
Antonia wanted a kitchen that worked for guests, home cooks and a busy toddler.
No tumble dryer? No problem, says Laura de Barra.
Rachel wanted her spare bedroom to be a truly relaxing space. Here’s how to steal her style.
Alicia lives in the four-bedroom home with her husband, two daughters and Polly the cat.
Wondering what the Danish homewares staple has to offer? Check out this curated selection of pieces.
Complete with lamps, candles… and a disco ball.
Laura and her husband added character to their new home with period-style features.
From the toilet bowl to the shower screen, here’s Laura de Barra’s all-natural guide.
No matter what square footage you’re working with, these easy fixes will make life easier.
Paula uses the space for mediating, playing music… and relaxing on the best seat in the house.
Laura de Barra on how to ditch the bleach and still get your kitchen sparkling.
Brenda has created a fun, functional space for her son, inspired by the world around him.
AFTER A VIDEO conference call yesterday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told their chief negotiators they must work “intensively” in the coming weeks to iron out a Brexit trade deal.
Months and months have passed without a breakthrough as the deadline of 31 December looms ever closer. After that date, the transition period will end and – if there’s no trade deal between the UK and EU – there’ll effectively be a no-deal Brexit.
Such an arrangement would be economically bad for Ireland, as well as the UK, as World Trade Organization rules would apply and slap major tariffs on goods in and out of the UK from Europe.
More recently, the UK has drawn the fury of the EU for introducing legislation that would renege on the withdrawal agreement reached last year – particularly in relation to Northern Ireland.
Time is running out and, with a key EU meeting on 15 October looming, both sides will need to reach a compromise soon to ratify a deal before the end of the year.
So, what do you think? As EU and the UK enter last-ditch talks, do you think there will be a Brexit trade deal?
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This week, our Irish teacher living in Madrid highlights the reasonable cost of living in the city.
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