Mixing business and pleasure is generally considered a high-stakes gamble. To paraphrase John D Rockefeller, “a friendship built on business can be glorious, while a business built on friendship can be murder”. But for the founders of Stable of Ireland, their business was rooted in a strong fellowship and shared passions.  Ten years ago, Sonia Reynolds and Frances Duff opened their lifestyle store in Dublin’s Westbury Mall. Today, it offers customers a figurative road trip around Ireland, showcasing the artistry of master linen weavers, the skill of traditional woodturners, and the craftsmanship behind finely made furniture. The pair were first…

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