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Our March issue has everything you’d expect from Ireland’s largest selling home interest title – beautiful real homes, expert advice and all the latest must-have seasonal pieces.

Our four readers’ homes may be very different in terms of style and design but they all share one common thing – they have been labours of love for their owners and a realisation of projects that started with a vision. Our Georgian home in Dublin has evolved into a modern, functional space under the careful craftsmanship of designer Roisín Lafferty. In Monaghan we have a sprawling self-build that has been transformed with help from Atelier Design and over in Waterford we have a family home and luxury holiday rental that comes complete with its own private golf course. We were also fortunate enough to be invited into the home of professional boxer Michael Conlan and his fiancée, who show us around their stunning Belfast property. For a behind-the-scenes look at this home you can scan the QR code to head over to our YouTube page where our Homes Editor Emma Deighan chats in more detail to the couple.

We’ve also got two gorgeous kitchen projects, features on heating and seating and ideas to turn your kitchen into a wellness haven. Over in our lifestyle section Kerah Reyes looks at ways to take a digital detox and explores the benefits it can bring; Marty O’Neill travels to Nice and we have recipe ideas from The Old Spot.

March 8th marks International Women’s Day so in a nod to this we take a look at some of Ireland’s most inspirational ladies. While this list is only a fraction of those worthy of mention, it goes to show the talent, drive and creativity that exists on our tiny island.

Enjoy