Sunday Interview: Irish fashion Don remembers his roots

As a youngster, fashion designer Don O’Neill left Ballyheigue for New York via Paris, and now counts Oprah and Taylor among his clients. But he never forgets where he’s from

Don O'Neill

Don O’Neill’s work has graced many a glossy magazine cover at this stage of his fashion career. But his own debut on the front page wasn’t quite so glamorous.

The then 18-year-old from Ballyheigue in Co Kerry had made it on to a team of young chefs that was due to represent Ireland at the Culinary ...