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Words Edel Cassidy It is now widely accepted that creativity is the most important core competency for success in business, outweighing even strategic thinking and integrity. Having the ability to come up with novel solutions…

Words Dolores O’Donoghue Made popular well over a century ago, fountain pens were once much admired for their innovation and quickly became the must-have gadget of the day. They were a status symbol for executives…

Words Edel Cassidy In the preface of his only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde proclaimed, ‘all art is quite useless’. An Oxford University student named Bernulf Clegg was so intrigued by the…

Words Dolores O’Donoghue Everyone is talking about the benefi­ts of mindfulness these days, a practice that has its roots in Buddhist contemplative practices, a form of training of the mind through meditation. A wealth of…

Famous to all those who know and love The Doyle Collection hotels, their homemade Guinness Bread is a staple on the menu at all restaurants across The Doyle Collection properties and is a nod to the collection’s…

Words Jeannie Croucher Maintaining good posture while standing, walking, sitting and even lying down is a key component of everyday good health, and is as important as a healthy diet, adequate sleep or exercise As…

There’s no taste quite so satisfying as the first bite of a freshly baked, gooey, chocolate chip cookie. Better still, the all-American kind, which has yet to be beaten. Enter the Ocean House, an iconic New…

Flogas is delighted to be partnering with Neven Maguire of MacNean House and Restaurant to bring you these appetising recipes, packed full of flavour. Griddled Salmon with Avocado and Sun-dried Tomatoes (Serves 4)…

Skincare tips for those who battle dry skin. Although skin types are genetic they can also be affected by factors such as our environment or our skincare routines. Dry skin produces less sebum than normal skin and, as a result…

Whether you’re planning to sell a house or simply update it to maximise its potential, here are some simple suggestions that will add value and functionality to any home. Rework the entrance. You only get…