‘I���m Ireland’s only male KonMari consultant and this is what you need to know about decluttering your home’

Aidan Gately, from RTÉ’s Home Rescue, talks to Tanya Sweeney about his career journey and how we can eliminate excess to create serene spaces

Aidan Gately is one of only around 600 KonMari consultants worldwide

Tanya Sweeney

Aidan Gately has been applying the life-changing magic of Marie Kondo’s teachings to clients all over Ireland. As the country’s only male KonMari consultant (a decluttering and tidying method devised by the famed Japanese professional organiser), he delights in helping people either get rid of excess purchases, or to put in place items too precious, useful or beloved to throw away.

He counts himself among around 600 KonMari consultants worldwide, of which there are around five in Ireland.