An ultimate destination

A look at the eight Irish attractions and experiences that made it onto Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel List.

REPORTERAlhaus magazineNovember 6, 2020feature2 Nov 20

Becoming Dr Laura

With three young daughters and over 40,000 Instagram followers, every second counts for influencer Dr Laura Lenihan. She talks skincare, the perils of advertising and her ambitious plan for a one-stop woman's clinic.

COVER STORYAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020October 2020

In full bloom

Equal parts craft artist, sewist and fashion blogger, Atia Azmi takes us through scalloped hems on homemade dresses, inclusive representation in the creative community and the co-hosting of her own lockdown podcast.

INTERVIEWAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature Oct 20

Moments of beauty and contemplation

With many galleries closed around the world, culturephiles wait with bated breath for their reopening. After all, it’s spaces like these that provide the thrill of an excursion, a catch-up with friends or even the location of a first date.

ARTAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature Oct 20

Finding our way in a new world

How do maps and signs help us navigate the current COVID-19 crisis? Applied Wayfinding, an urban planning and graphic design studio, has released a new toolkit to answer just that need.

REPORTERAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature2 Oct 20

You can’t kill creativity

“I don’t believe that the pandemic can kill off creativity.” Caroline Maclennan, Festival Director of The Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) tells writer Vaila Erin Bhaumick why creativity and connection are so essential to our survival.

INDUSTRYAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature Oct 20

London: the most haunted place on Earth?

As Halloween approaches, it’s time to embrace dark nights and even darker tales. With 900 years of violent history, London is the perfect city in which to embark on a chilling tour of some ghostly destinations.

CULTUREAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature2 Oct 20

Make your escape

In a world of social distancing, the open air of the countryside beckons — the perfect setting for a safe and luxurious getaway. These fabulous country estates in Ireland are currently making your health and safety their top priority.

TRAVELAlhaus magazineOctober 2, 2020feature Oct 20

The future of freelance

Pip Jamieson, founder of The Dots, on the challenges — and opportunities — arising for the freelancers who dare to be creative during the global pandemic.

COVER STORYAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020September 2020

Up-and-coming Black creators

We profile the creative talent and craftsmanship of Tessy Ehiguese, Virtue Shine and Offica, three Black artists in Ireland.

CULTUREAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature Sep 20

Magic in Canada’s Maritimes

It’s hard to beat the Canadian Maritimes — this outdoor paradise provides coastal charm, abundant wildlife, and, in a post-Covid world, plenty of room to roam.

TRAVELAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature Sep 20

Never missing a beat

Tai Ògún, a young spoken-word poet from Leeds, speaks about his poetic inspiration and his ambition to help the oppressed.

ARTAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature2 Sep 20

The making of a mayor

Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu shares her thoughts on leadership, discrimination and her parent’s hometown of Hong Kong.

CULTUREAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature Sep 20

From country girl to country star

Irish singer and musician Mags McCarthy on making it big in the home of country music, Nashville, Tennessee, and prioritising TikTok over feeding the calves!

INTERVIEWAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature Sep 20

Fun – from a distance

Festival organisers are re-thinking mass gatherings in the COVID-19 era but what does that really mean? Here are three examples of festivals making big changes.

CULTUREAlhaus magazineSeptember 4, 2020feature2 Sep 20

Naoise Dolan: the joy of literary experimentation

Naoise Dolan’s first novel, Exciting Times, was the subject of a seven-way bidding war between publishers — something that sounds bloody but probably isn’t.

COVER STORYAlhaus magazineAugust 7, 2020August 2020