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Aoife Rooney

County Dublin

Assistant Editor, Weekend Magazine at Irish Independent

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Articles

  • The Weekend Hitlist: what we want to see, do and buy

    3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

    Artisan chocolatier Tara Gartlan is known for her creations that look far too good to eat. With handpainted bites that are bursting with well-balanced flavour, they make the ideal gift with a difference, and are several cuts above your typical box of chocolates. This June, to celebrate Pride month, they are collaborating with a brand for the first time ever to highlight LGBTQ+ charity Outpost.

  • Matilda the Musical star Alisha Weir: Saoirse Ronan is my inspiration – how she grew up in the industry is something I admire so much

    3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

    Matilda the Musical star Alisha Weir: Saoirse Ronan is my inspiration – how she grew up in the industry is something I admire so much The actor talks about sitting her Junior Cert this year, meeting Ariana Grande and the creepy gift a fan gave herAlisha Weir is a 15-year-old actor and singer known for her role in 2022’s Matilda the Musical.

  • The Weekend Hitlist: what we want to see, do and buy

    1 month ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

    Slow-fashion brand Almost Home have launched their debut collection in Brown Thomas. The 12-piece capsule range includes pieces unique to the store, celebrating the Irish heritage of the two brands. Almost Home was founded by friends Luke Murphy, who is Irish, and Spanish model Diego Barrueco, both of whom are committed to creating products that are of high quality and sustainable, making for items that will be staples in your wardrobe for the long run.

  • Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I fell off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day - and fell off the altar at my first communion’ | Irish Independent

    1 month ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

    Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I fell off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day — and fell off the altar at my first communion’The Galway writer on embarrassing moments, being impulsive, and her Booker Prize predictionElaine Feeney. Photo: Julia Dunin Elaine Feeney is a novelist and playwright from Athenry, Co Galway. Her 2023 book How To Build A Boat was longlisted for the Booker Prize. She lives in Galway with her husband and two sons. What’s your earliest memory?

  • Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I feel off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day - and fell off the altar at my first communion’ | Irish Independent

    1 month ago | independent.ie | Aoife Rooney

    Author Elaine Feeney: ‘I feel off the stage at the New York Poetry Festival. I also fell on my wedding day — and fell off the altar at my first communion’The Galway writer on embarrassing moments, being impulsive, and her Booker Prize predictionElaine Feeney. Photo: Julia Dunin Elaine Feeney is a novelist and playwright from Athenry, Co Galway. Her 2023 book How To Build A Boat was longlisted for the Booker Prize. She lives in Galway with her husband and two sons. What’s your earliest memory?

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