Annaghmore mum turns Pandemic business into creative lifeline for local parents

Five years on from opening her 'Pandemic' business, an Annaghmore mum and crafter is preparing to use the business that gave her strength during a time of trauma and isolation to help others rebuild a sense of community.
Claire Anderson - who owns the Poppy Patch - is mum to Poppy, who has now turned four years old and is preparing to start primary school in September.
And while the business has continued to flourish since opening during the Pandemic, Claire - like many mums - is anxious about what awaits when her hands suddenly become less ful...