From a Monaghan farm to New York high fashion: ‘Ireland is still a very big part of my life’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Orla Maguire, raised on a Monaghan farm, built a successful fashion career in New York and launched her own beauty brand, while maintaining strong connections to Ireland.

• Orla Maguire grew up on a Monaghan dairy farm and developed a passion for fashion from a young age.
• She built a career in New York fashion magazines before launching her own beauty brand, Lash Star Beauty, focused on eyelash products.
• Maguire maintains strong ties to Ireland, frequently returning and remaining involved in the Irish community in New York.