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
Since 2020, Galway born Siobhan Maxwell has been the Human Resources Officer at Armagh City Hotel. After deciding against the completion of a Legal Secretarial course, Siobhan moved into a successful career in Casino management before discovering her passion for people and gaining her CIPD in HR Management. What is your role in the company
Recently, we caught up with Leif Jenson from Leif’s Brot Bakehouse Bessbrook to find out a little a bit about him and his business…. Why did you choose chef/ baker as a career/business? Because of the cultural interest of different foods. What are you most proud of in your career to date? The travelling I
Sean Murphy has worked at Re-Gen Waste, based in the Carnbane Industrial Estate in Newry since February 2022, however Sean’s background has seen him work in Texas before moving into construction management. Now the Senior Site Enginner, try’s to make the best of a work life balance, enjoy a round of golf and the gym.
Finnbar Hamill joined Morgan McLernon at the tender age of 16 while still at school. Fast forward almost 10 years and the companies Transport Planner tell us how what it takes to work in a fast-moving environment. With aspirations of becoming a Volcanologist, the 26 year old is a previous employee of the month. His
Suzanne Lucas has recently joined Armagh firm PropertyLink as a senior sales negotiator, having worked in the industry for eight years. She enjoys sales and her motto is ‘the customer always come first’. Away from the office, she loves keeping fit and admits to finding housework “very therapeutic”. Even her dog must abide by strict
