Shut The Front Door

Today we are joined on Shut the Front Door by TV Host and Podcaster Brian Dowling Gourounlian. Brian first became a household name across the UK & Ireland when he won the second-ever series of Big Brother UK in 2001. He subsequently went on to be crowned the Ultimate Big Brother in 2010. Since then he has become a regular & most loved presenter across many TV programmes and radio stations, at home and abroad. Brian grew up in Rathangan in Co Kildare and is the eldest in h...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by PJ Gibbons, editor & publisher of Social & Personal Magazine - Ireland’s most prestigious style and ruling fashion magazine. Originally from Co Mayo, PJ was the youngest ever Irish people to take the reins at a national magazine when he purchased the title in 2004. Since then, he has taken the publication from strength to strength and most recently added the title Social & Personal Weddings to their offering. Winner of Ireland’s Most i...

Today on Shut the Front we are joined by entrepreneur and TV personality Spencer Matthews. Spencer was a much-loved character on E4's reality TV show, Made in Chelsea and since the show, he has gone down the entrepreneurial route and established successful companies such as Eden Rocks, a bespoke diamond retailer and Clean Co. In 2018 Spencer married the lovely Vogue Willams and the couple have two beautiful children, Theodore and Gigi Margeaux. Spencer, we can't wait to hear all a...

Today we are doing something a little different on Shut the Front Door. For the date that's in it, we wanted to ask a couple to join us and talk about their story of home. We are delighted to be joined by a very special duo who are not just partners in life, but partners in business also. Pippa O'Connor and Brian Ormond. After starting out their respective careers in the different fields of modelling and TV presenting, the couple first got together in 2008. Fast forward over 12 ye...

This week we are joined on Shut the Front Door by racing legend Barry Geraghty. Hailing from County Meath, Barry retired from a glittering career in horse racing earlier this year. He is the second most successful jockey of all time at the Cheltenham Festival and at the time of his retirement last July, Barry had 1,920 winners under his belt. He has recently released his own autobiography called "True Colours". Married to Paula, a nutritionist, and father to Siofra, Orla and Rian...

We are excited to be joined by Irish Chef, Cookbook author and broadcaster, Clodagh McKenna on Shut the Front Door today. Clodagh lives with her partner Harry Herbert in Broadspear, a home situated on the grounds of the phenomenal Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey was filmed. They are currently bringing the property back to life and are aiming to make Broadspear a sustainable working homestead within the next few years. A native of Cork where she trained and worked at Ballymaloe Cook...

Today we are joined by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu. Hazel is the 9th woman to hold the office of the Lord Mayor of Dublin. A student of UCD where she studied politics and history, Hazel also trained to be a barrister at Kings Inns. She has since worked in various management roles across the globe in places such as Sydney, Hong Kong and New York. Hazel first became involved in politics in 2014, when she ran her partner’s local election campaign and by 2019 was elected Chair of th...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are excited to be joined by Realtor and Interior Design Specialist Amanza Smith. Amanza is also one of the much-loved stars of Selling Sunset, the Netflix reality show that has been keeping us all entertained this summer. Amanza graduated from Indiana State University with a major in Interior Design and has since dabbled in modelling, commercials and TV shows. Since then she has found her way back to the career she loves most, interior design, and has decorated...

Today on Shut the Front Door we are joined by legendary actor and musician Patrick Bergin. During his career, Patrick has worked on over 80 film and TV movies. He became a household name internationally after co-starring alongside Julia Roberts in one of Hollywood’s most memorable thrillers 'Sleeping with the Enemy' and for his role as Irish terrorist Kevin O'Donnell in the film adaption of 'Patriot Games'. Patrick is also a star of the small screen, playing the fearless Aidan Maguire in East...

We are delighted today to be joined by Anthea Turner, one of the UK's most loved TV Presenters. Anthea has been in the spotlight for over 30 years and has presented a range of TV's most favourite shows including GMTV, Blue Peter, The National Lottery and most recently Celebrity SAS on Channel 4. After presenting the highly acclaimed BBC Series "Perfect Housewife'' and publishing a book to accompany the series, Anthea went on to publish "How to Entertain in Style" and "Perfect Christmas" helpi...

Today we are joined by one of Ireland's top national hunt jockeys, David Russell. With an impressive racing CV that includes being 3-time champion jockey, 2 times Aintree Grand National Winner and riding 25 Cheltenham festival winners, we are delighted to have one of Ireland's greatest sportsmen join us today. Growing up the second youngest of six children, David grew up on a farm in Youghal, Co Cork. Cork still holds his heart today as the father of 5 now lives there with his wife, for...

Today we are joined by one of the most sought after inspirational speakers of our time, Baroness Michelle Mone of Mayfair, OBE. Founder of Ultimo Brands International, Baroness Mone set out with a strong vision of helping women look and feel their best. Fast forward two decades and she is best known as one of Britain's most influential people, both as an entrepreneur and an advocate for equality for women in business. The Baroness has inspired, coached and mentored audiences and i...

We are kicking off Season 3 of Shut the Front Door with Aidan Quigley, the owner of Ireland's most haunted house, Loftus Hall. Aidan and his brother Shane purchased Loftus Hall back in 2011 in a derelict state, and have since brought it back to life. The property is FASCINATING, with 22 bedrooms, 63 acres of land and its own private beach. Situated on the picturesque Hook peninsula in Co Wexford, this Georgian mansion is steeped in history and folklore. Over the years, locals hav...

Today I am delighted to be joined by Ireland's most well established make up artists, Michelle Regazzoli Stone. Michelle started off her phenomenal career by studying theatrical and media makeup in Dun Laoghaire Senior College in 2004. Straight after her graduation, she went to work with the world-renowned makeup brand MAC Cosmetics. After 10 years at MAC she left to pursue her own independent career which has seen her become one of Ireland's most in-demand bridal make up artists and a ...

Today we are joined by Pat Pearson, a seasoned speaker, business professional, psychotherapist and business builder for over 30 years. We are delighted to speak to Pat today as she will share with us how we can make psychological home improvements during this time. Pat is the author of four books, including the best-selling Stop Self-Sabotage, that focuses on how we could be sabotaging our own successes, without even realising it. She is also a motivational speaker for industry giants s...