Mudlarking, soap crafts, calligraphy — some of Ireland's most unusual hobbies

Calming, entertaining, and sometimes even a money maker, Gwen Loughman meets some people with rather unusual pastimes

Variety is the spice of life - and for many of us, hobbies are its primary ingredient

Who knew that when we were diligently collecting fancy papers, scented erasers, and Cabbage Patch Dolls back in the ’80s, this innocent hobby was helping us to find joy beyond our daily routines.

A section on the HSE website backs this up, stating that doing something creative can improve our mood.