Knitting families together

The economic crisis and ensuing austerity measures have deprived almost a quarter of the workforce of jobs and, due to emigration,10% of grannies their grandchildren. Having lost her own job in 2008, Annette Lohan decided to return to college to find a creative path through the recession. It was on this road that Annette encountered the Irish Patchwork Society and discovered the many women left bereft of family.

Grannies for Sale endeavours to reconnect, patch if you will, children with grandmothers who still have a lot to give.

Surfer Gran

Agnes not only rides the waves but is adept at surfing the net. Whether it be finding the perfect recipe for bangers and mash or an episode of Peppa Pig, she will keep your kids amused all day. With her extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products like Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design, she can pop the children in a bath, write and illustrate a book and have it ready for bedtime.