Life Tastemaker: DJ Maria Lawlor on her mimosa obsession, and playing tunes for the huns and the girlosThe former primary school teacher has learned to trust her gut when it comes to her music choices at gigs
Tastemaker Tastemaker: Sean-nós dancer Edwina Guckian on her musical influences, and the futility of high heelsThe Leitrim native talks trusting her gut instinct, and her childhood ambition
Tastemaker Tastemaker: Restaurateur Bobby Lawn on the wisdom of Michael Jordan, and pausing to smell the rosesAnthony Bourdain and Lauryn Hill would join Jordan at Lawn’s dream dinner party
Tastemaker: Annie Dunne, event designer – ‘While talent is a great foundation, ambition is what spurs people on’Annie Dunne, event designer, on fashion, art, and a love of horses
Tastemaker Taste Maker: Niamh O’Sullivan, Irish mezzo soprano – ‘My favourite piece of clothing? I feel so comfortable in suits. They’re a part of my brand now’The fabulous Niamh O’Sullivan talks early life, career, professional influences and dinner party guests
Theatre Kate Gilmore, actress: ‘Whatever you’re meant to do, do it now. The conditions are always impossible’ The Dubliner, known for her work on Fair City, has always wanted to pursue a career in acting
Tastemaker Rob Doyle, novelist: ‘A personality trait that I admire in others? Defiance’The Dublin-born novelist’s most recent book is Autobibliography and he has new writing in the latest editions of Winter Papers and Dublin Review
Tastemaker Simon Maher, founder, 8Radio: ‘My motto for life? Find the joy’The founder of 8Radio.com would love to see the new Media Commission allow for the development of digital radio and further FM licencing
Tastemaker Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’ve always wanted to be successful, but what is the measure of success?’The renowned soprano always had an interest in music, but avoided Dancing with the Stars as she has ‘two left feet’
Tastemaker Filmmaker Ken Wardrop: ‘On good days I’m an extrovert. On bad days I’m an introvert’The award-winning director’s new documentary So This is Christmas tells the stories of five people in Ireland for whom the festive period is challenging
Tastemaker Author and podcaster Sophie White: I studied sculpture before I had a nervous breakdown in 2007 at 22 and never made art againThe award-winning writer originally wanted to be an artist, but is now one of the country’s most prolific and successful novelists
Tastemaker David Kitt: ‘What do I wish I’d known earlier? Some opportunities only come around once. Grab them.’The Dublin-born singer-songwriter talks about the importance of musical confidants, lists some favourite possessions and ruminates about what happens after we die
Tastemaker Folk musician Gregory Alan Isakov: ‘Working for it is the magic of life’The US singer-songwriter, who owns a vegetable farm at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, believes heaven is in the here and now
Tastemaker Musician Rónán Ó Snodaigh: ‘It’s all right to make an arse of it as long as you’re learning’The founding member of trad band Kíla found his passion outside the constraints of formal education, and believes valuable lessons are learnt through mistakes and failures
Tastemaker Celebrity chef Rachel Allen: ‘I was a Foxrock girl, I never dreamed I would end up living on a farm in the country’The famous chef and teacher has written 14 cookbooks while her TV cookery shows have been broadcast in 30 countries
Tastemaker Musician Cormac Begley: ‘I regret the few times I didn't trust my gut and I trusted others instead’ The concertina player is proficient on 13 different versions of the instrument and has recorded with other artists such as Lankum, Ye Vagabonds and Lisa O’Neill
Tastemaker Musician Sweetlemondae: ‘I don’t have any regrets. Good or bad, everything happens for a reason’ The Galway artist was named as one of ten artists to look out for this year on RTÉ 2FM’s Rising list
Tastemaker Comedian Alison Spittle: ‘Best advice? If a man offers you Reiki healing at 4am at a party, say no’The Irish comedy writer and actor will perform her new stand-up show,