Sarah Finnan

Longford

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In pursuit of happiness (and unagi) Writer @image_magazine [email protected]

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A Belfast flower farmer shares her guide to growing cut flowers at home

1 month ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Not far from East Belfast, overlooking Strangford Lough, Scrabo Tower and the Mourne Mountains, you’ll find Hilltop Flowers, a passion project turned successful flower farming business. Raised on a dairy farm in Pembrokeshire in Wales, farming was always a part of life for Angharad Maxwell, who long dreamed of opening her own flower farm.
My Life in Culture: Actress Katy Stephens

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Katy Stephens is an acclaimed actress known for her leading roles at Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where she is an Associate Artist. Her notable awards include the 2009 WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Joan of Arc/Margaret of Anjou in the RSC’s Histories Cycle, as well as an Olivier Award for Best Ensemble Performance for the same production. The last thing I saw and loved was… Yerma at the Young Vic.
‘They gave me a lifeline’: The Irish charity supporting people through the worst | IMAGE.ie

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

What started out as a typical work trip away, quickly turned into a nightmare – but when the unimaginable happened, Croí Heart and Stroke Charity were there to pick up the pieces and guide Robert and Paula through it all. It’s not often that black-tie events leave you with a lump in your throat, but the Croí Go Red Ball, held in Galway earlier this month, had more than a few attendees wiping tears from their eyes.
Why are adult friendships so hard?

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Being an adult is texting your friends back and forth, trying to make a plan to meet until one of you dies… or, at least, that’s how it feels to me sometimes. Yes, you can decide your own bedtime and eat ice cream for breakfast if you so please, but the responsibilities that come with being a grown-up mean that the fun things you looked forward to as a child, usually aren’t part of your reality.
Behind a cosy exterior, lies a light-filled home with oodles of character

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Situated within walking distance of Athy train station, this compact home conceals a wealth of space inside and a beautiful garden outside. A detached, architectural-designed property in the exclusive Graysland estate, this property might seem small from the exterior, but inside, hides a light-filled oasis. Spanning approximately 118 sq.m., the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a living/dining room, kitchen, three spacious double bedrooms and a bathroom.
Fionnuala Moran: A week in my wardrobe

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

When it comes to fashion, few people are as unapologetically themselves as Fionnuala Moran whose bold style is a refreshing change from the at times homogeneous nature of same-y trend cycles. A staunch supporter of vintage and secondhand, she loves pairing thrifted pieces with Irish design for a look that's uniquely hers. She shares a week in her wardrobe below.
April 2025: The best of streaming, TV and cinema this month

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Love on the Spectrum Season 3, Netflix Emmy award-winning docu-reality series, Love on the Spectrum is back for a third season and yes, it’s as joyful and pure as ever. An insightful and warm-hearted series following people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships, this U.S.-based series tells the stories of unique and diverse individuals—including new romantic hopefuls and familiar faces—searching for something we all hope to find, love.
Tried & Tested: A beginner-friendly class at Howth Castle Cookery School

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

Cooking is something my boyfriend and I bonded over very early in our relationship. He’s more confident in the kitchen than I am—I generally don’t stray too much from a recipe for fear that my random additions will ruin it, while he’s comfortable making it up as he goes along—but we both love food and the ritual of preparing a meal together has become a big part of our lives.
A Tilda Swinton movie (filmed in Ireland) and a true crime doc – what to watch this week | IMAGE.ie

2 months ago | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

This week's round-up includes the film that won Kieran Culkin an Oscar, a true crime documentary about the Long Island serial killer and a film starring Michelle Williams in which she leaves her husband and begins to explore the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time.
‘In fashion design, you’re expected to keep investing in yourself, often without immediate returns’

Mar 26, 2025 | image.ie | Sarah Finnan

An Irish designer raised between Westport and Switzerland, Sasha Donnellan debuted her graduate collection at London Fashion Week this year. On the cusp of releasing her next collection—which features a dark colour palette and bold outerwear silhouettes—it’s an exciting time for the creative who is fuelled by her passion for storytelling and celebrating hidden histories that might have been overlooked. I am an Irish designer raised in Westport and Switzerland.