Between weddings and Walt Disney quotes, you might say Melissa Wright from Photography by Melissa NI, is something of a romantic! What started with the excitement of receiving hard copies from a chemist darkroom has developed into a love of seeing life through the lens. It’s evident that photography is her vocation as 10 years
Rugby isn’t really synonymous with fire safety yet the two have been a primary focus for Banbridge man, Marc Eadie for over 15 years. After a chance conversation in his local Rugby Club, Marc began a career in fire safety that would see him launching his own business, All Fire Protection, in the year 2000.
Christine Russell is a name well known to many across County Armagh. Over the last 18 years she has coached many hundreds of children in the field of hockey and has also been a staple at Armagh Hockey Club, making her somewhat of a local celebrity within the sport. Whether it be primary or post
Think Tyre Centre. Think of the people who work there. Think of the person behind the desk running the day to day. Now think that it’s a woman. Gemma Dunwoody has been at the centre of Gerard Byrne Tyres, Armagh for almost 15 years. Now Managing Director of the business, she has an abundance of
Hannah Catterall, of The Armagh City Hotel Housekeeping Department, has been chosen to represent Team GB in Dodgeball at the World Championships in Canada at the end of August. Hannah has been training hard with the hotel’s Fitness Manager, Ildie McGeown, who has previously coached Irish Olympic Teams in handball, men & woman’s both winning
From tea and bees to balloon modelling, Portadown man Andrew McGuire of Chala Chai and Honeybees NI seems as though he can turn his hand to anything. Admittedly creative by nature, Andrew tells us how his Fairtrade sticky-chai tea business serendipitously led to his new beekeeping venture. Now in his second year of beekeeping, he
Longstanding hair stylist and Armagh salon owner, Petra Carroll gives us an insight into her day to day, what drives her and what grounds her. Outspoken about her spirituality, Petra explains her holistic approach to life and business, recognising the importance of self-care and taking time out! Why did you choose to become a hair
A provision he once used as a youth, the YMCA has always been a huge part of Nathan White’s life. After spending three years in America as a camp counsellor Nathan is now set to return to the States, this time as a Youth Work Manager, creating new and unforgettable memories with the young people
Despite living with constant pain, Siobhan Fox dedicates her life to caring for the animals on her small-holding and rescuing those in need – Foxglove Farm and Sanctuary. In turn, this work is her therapy and greatest joy. We put a few questions to her to find out more about her day to day: Why
Following her recent press coverage surrounding the launch of Designer Dolls Dress Hire in Portadown, we caught up with Charlene Murdoch to find out a bit more about this bold, new entrepreneur. Why did you choose dress hire as a career/business? I decided to open my own business after saving a bit of money during
