About us
Ioana Somesan
a deaf business owner and holistic therapist based in Rathdowney, is an inspiring entrepreneur. From her journey into holistic therapy to advocating for inclusivity in beauty, Ioana shares her challenges, victories, and vision for a more accessible industry. She has only one ear functioning at 20%, and she says “I almost don’t hear anything“.
Brian Phelan
An auctioneer, he discusses the challenges and opportunities facing a town like Rathdowney, the concerns for parents of young families and his political lineage, where his father Brendan, uncle Kieran and grandfather Pat were all elected representatives.