Forget Hygge, we've had a better version of Danish cosy all along: get ready for Abhaile

The Danes cornered the market on candles and comfort – but no one does cosy better than the Irish. From mammy’s stews to roaring open fires, it’s time to make our take on cosy global

For the best crackling flame it is essential that the wood is dry but not overly dry so it does not burn too quickly.

You might remember a couple of years ago, when Hygge took over the world. The Danish word describes a way of life that the Scandinavian country have perfected. 

It’s a cosy, charming, slow paced kind of living that involves candles, cuddles and roaring fires. You know something has hit the mainstream when Penney’s have a collection dedicated to it, and as we were all racing through life with barely time breath between camogie drop-offs and work commutes, we were desperate for a little Danish stress-free living.