Designer Louth boutique Lir to stay

Few Irish boutiques carried a range of sizes or stock that sparked joy, but - oh my - how that has changed.

If we can thank the pandemic for anything, it's the sartorial delights that have sprouted up across the country in the depths of the crisis, where Irish women have bravely taken the leap into the fashion arena and brought us the most scintillating array of styles and high-end brands.

Among them is Sonya McEvoy who opened her Louth-based online shop, Lir Boutique, to cater to every woman.

"I wanted my clothes to excite people and bring them a little joy during the pandemic and I definitely think I have achieved that," she says.

"I pride myself in stocking high-end quality brands at affordable prices.

"I cater for sizes 6-20 and love helping people to find the style that suits them.

"If you love fashion and feeling good then you should definitely pop over to lirboutique.ie for a browse."