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The Home Show with Sinead Ryan

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Sinead Ryan covers all areas of the home from interiors and accessories, to design and architecture, maintenance and renovation - along with expert advice on various aspects of home improvement. CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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What do the The new tenancy rules mean for Renters and Landlords? 14.02.2026 9:17

The new tenancy rules with Marian Finnegan, CEO Sherry FitzGerald Group

How to have the perfect Valentines at home 07.02.2026 16:23

Whether you’re celebrating Valentines or Galentines day next weekend, our panel of experts have everything you’ll need - from flowers to scent and sweet treats.  Guests - Benoit Nichol scent expert and owner of the Nature of Things  Bronagh Harte owner Ginkgo Flowers Baggot Street Dublin Denise Buckley - Co-Owner & founder from Sugar Plum Sweetery The Irish chocolate brand best...

How to brighten up your house in this dreary weather 07.02.2026 13:20

Paul Kinsella Housewife of Drumcondra is back with a hopeful nod to spring pastels to brighten up indoors, while it’s so dreary outside.

Sinn Fein TD Eoin Ó Broin on new book on work of Dublin City Architect Herbert Simms 07.02.2026 13:27

TD Eoin Ó Broin joins Sinead  not to talk politics but his homage to the original Dublin City Architect Herbert Simms - in a beautiful new book 

Rent a room scheme failure, minding wildlife while we garden in the winter and New and improved SEAI grants on the way next week 31.01.2026 44:09

Guests: -Wildlife expert Eanna Ni Lamhna John Drennan Mail on Sunday Brian McIntyre Programme Manager SEAI  Natasha Rocca Devine on the 10 high impact interiors changes you can make for 2026

Interiors TV, Garden Shed, Reflective Spaces 24.01.2026 45:12

Guests: Entertainment Journalist Sarina Belissimo Claire Irwin from Room to Improve Sean Conroy, Marketing Manager with Shed’s Direct Denise O’Connor

Dodgy Boxes, Showcase, Avocado Bathrooms 17.01.2026 44:11

Guests: Emma Dowling, Head of Commercial at Showcase Ireland and DCCI, the Design and Crafts Council of Ireland Áine Healy from Áine Healy Ceramics Adelle Hickey, Designer and Printmaker Tech Expert Ciara O’Brien Charlie Weston Jennifer Sheahan

Bridging Loans, Batch Cooking, Caravans 10.01.2026 44:19

Guests: Michael Dowling of Irish Mortgage Brokers Food Writer Catriona Redmond Shane Hourican, organizer of the All Ireland Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show and Roy French, experienced caravan tourist Jennifer Sheahan

Interior wins/fails from 2025, bad weather insurance claims and the first of its kind assisted living community to open in Laois 03.01.2026 44:26

·       Jennifer Sheehan, ·       Arlene McIntyre ·       Denise O'Connor.  ·       Geraldine Kelly  Of Gallagher Insurance Brokers ·       Maurice Harrington Sales Manager of Heritage Village ·       Marion Di...

Alternative Christmas Lunch, Gadget Gifts, Festive Tablescapes 20.12.2025 44:36

Guests: Chef Edward Hayden Tara O’Connor Irish Times Technology Journalist Ciara O’Brien Paul Kinsella

History of Christmas Dinner, Shopping, Colour of the Year 13.12.2025 42:43

Guests: Regina Sexton, Food Historian Emmet Bosonnet, Creator and Founder of Kopper Kreations Designer Denise O’Connor Lorraine Keane Jennifer Sheahan Russell Alford

Winter-Proofing, Food Prepping, Mattress Picking 06.12.2025 47:18

Guests: Garden Designer and Columnist Peter Dowdall Chef Tracie Daly Peter Flanagan, co-owner of Flanagan Keirns Natasha Rocca Devine

How to pick the right mattress! 06.12.2025 10:33

It’s chilly and frosty so where better to snuggle up than in bed on these darker winter nights. But finding the right mattress to ensure a perfect night’s sleep is harder than you think. Here to advise us is Peter Flanagan of bed experts Flanagan Kerins.

Cooking for Kings & Queens, Pop Up Shops, Festive Prep 29.11.2025 40:53

Guests: Chef Dan Ottaway Aoife McHugh, Timeless Celebrations Marta Ozog, Marta Ozog Ceramics Niamh Maher

Hotel Christmas, Egyptian Museum, Debut Cookbook 24.11.2025 43:24

Guests: TV Chef Eunice Power Travel Writer Joan Scales Architect Roisin Heneghan Paul Kinsella

Home Spa, Property Wealth, Food Waste 15.11.2025 37:37

Guests: Ita O’Brien, Head of Wellness at Versatile Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TUD Jo Linehan, Journalist Arlene McIntyre from Ventura Design

Australian Property Bubble, Tumble Drier, Sliding Doors 08.11.2025 41:56

Guests: Adam Flynn, Estate Agent in Australia Jo Linehan Karen Walshe, Director of Cultural Development at So Simpatico John Daly, Chairman of the Contemporary Art Gallery Association Denise O'Connor, Optimise Design

Christmas Markets, Portrait Artists, Electrics without Electricians 01.11.2025 43:49

Guests: Travel Writer Joan Scales Fiona Daly Michael Wylde, CEO of Rezero Tom Watts, Head of Design, DCCI Jennifer Sheahan

The Áras, DIY Confidence, Halloween Decorating 25.10.2025 42:07

Guests: Pete the Builder Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychologist Denise O’Connor from Optimise Design Paul Kinsella, the Housewife of Drumcondra

The House of Guinness, First Home Scheme, Window Treatments 18.10.2025 40:49

Guests: Adrian Tinniswood author of 'The Houses of Guinness' Michael Broderick, First Home Scheme CEO Emmett Scanlon, Director of the Irish Architecture Foundation Arlene McIntyre

Dermot Bannon, Fruit & Veg Market, Budget Renovations 11.10.2025 42:57

Guests: Dermot Bannon Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor with the Irish Times Pat Costelloe, Development Manager of the North and East Housing Association Denise O’Connor

Living in the Áras, Limerick Housing Crisis, Halloween Goodies 06.10.2025 38:53

Guests: Graham Hickey, CEO Dublin Civic Trust Mayor of Limerick John Moran Jennifer Sheehan (@workerscottage on Instagram)

Retro Concept Store, Local Property Tax, Haunted Castles 27.09.2025 42:14

Guests: Gavin Lambe Murphy Katie Clair, LPT Division Revenue Ian Corbett, Strutt & Parker Arlene McIntyre

Staging Your Home, Americans to Cork, Built-In Furniture 20.09.2025 42:38

Guests: Mark Fitzgerald from Sherry Fitzgerald Vanya McCarthy from stagemyhome.ie Ronan Crinion, Founder of Move Home estate agents Michael O’Donovan, Director of Residential with Savilis Designer Sibil Archer

Changes After Bereavement, Autumn Prep, New AirBnb Rules 15.09.2025 43:48

Guests: Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist Denise O’Connor of Optimise Design Ciara O'Brien, Tech and Business Journalist, Irish Times Travel Writer Joan Scales 'Housewife of Drumncondra' Paul Kinsella