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The Revival of the Irish Tradition of Dry Stone Walls

On the Home Show this week.... We look at the revival of the Irish tradition of 'Dry Stone Walls' with Rory O’Shaughnessy - Tour Guide, Heritage Specialist and Stone Worker Member of the Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland 56 families received the keys to their new home in a unique social housing development in a former convent in Baltinglass in County Wicklow. Declan Dunne CEO of Respond Housing explained how they can build homes for less than €250k. With everyone enjoying outdoor dining, there is a demand for designer blankets, pashminas and rugs. Entrepreneur and Broadcaster Lorraine Keane shared some of the best Irish designers keeping the nation covered in style. How can you use concrete in your home as a design feature and why are we now obsessed with dried flowers? Home of the Year winner Jenifer Sheahan explained all. The Home Show with Sinead Ryan Listen and subscribe to The Home Show with Sinead Ryan on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'. see more