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A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Micheál Martin should go to Washington and remind Donald Trump what Ireland stands for
Merrion Street’s promised “charm offensive” will have as much traction as water on a duck’s back in the madness of the court of King Trump
I’ve had enough of men smashing into me with their backpacks
In less than an hour, no fewer than four men with substantial backpacks burst past me. After being clobbered by the first two, I was incredulous
Three Irish beauty brands giving luxury counterparts a run for their money
If you’re in the market for new skincare, hair care, or body care, look no further than these homegrown options
My sister is the only woman from her secondary school class not living in Australia, and she emigrated to Switzerland
Dublin-born podcaster Doireann Ní Ghlacáin has learned to embrace her identity as a Gaelgeoir and fiddle-player, whether it’s hip or not
Four signs your cortisol levels are out of control – and what to do about it
The naturally occurring ‘stress hormone’ helps to regulate our stress responses and our sleep-wake cycle
A mid-career life change: How I left my salaried job and struck out on my own
Leaving your job to become self-employed offers independence and potentially a higher salary but also poses risks to your pension, personal life and sanity
‘What you eat affects the structure and function of your brain and ultimately your mood’
Better food can make for better mood. Embrace a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and healthy fats
House prices could increase due to relaxation of garden-room planning rules, say experts
Department of Housing is considering changes to exempt free-standing modular or cabin-style homes from planning permission
Hana Izakaya review: This fun and friendly Dublin restaurant is a solid addition to the city. It will do well
You can order in waves at Capel Street’s newest izakaya restaurant, from the people behind Musashi
We already have Great House Revival. What we need now is Feck the Preservation Order, Let’s Knock It and Build an Office Block
Or maybe If We Just Leave It Derelict We’ll Make Money on the Land Value Alone. Hugh Wallace could still present it
With car prices surging, where can budget-conscious drivers turn? The answer may surprise you
Prices have been on the rise for years, but recent spikes have pushed many mainstream models beyond the reach of average pockets
I don’t celebrate when my consultant says my cancer is stable
I walk out of that door and my mind turns from the existential to the everyday
I’ve been given an opportunity to go to Europe, but I’m scared of being alone
Tell Me About It: I’ve never been strong socially and there was a time in my 20s when I felt that I would always be alone
‘Alarming’ incidence of ‘sex for rent’ advertisements, survey of international students finds
The views of 512 international students were reported in the study for the Irish Council for International Students
Sex for rent offers in Dublin: The landlord wanted me to share a bed with him
When she contacted a man who was advertising a room, it turned out she would have to share a bed with him
What’s included with a new home?: From fixtures and fittings to tech and appliances
Key areas covered include details on finishes, whether kitchen units, worktops and appliances are included, and what fixtures are provided in bathrooms
A breakthrough era for women’s writing, from Edna O’Brien’s risks to JK Rowling’s Harry Potter debut
In the penultimate instalment of her series on women’s writing, Paula McGrath focuses on the second half of the 1990s
How can Irish savers make their money work harder? Send your cash overseas
With Irish savers increasingly attracted by rates on offer in foreign banks, here’s what to look for – and the pitfalls to avoid
EVs: What are the possible health effects of driving around with a high-voltage battery?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
First Look: Portobello’s new Italian restaurant from the people behind Uno Mas and Etto
This Dublin 8 favourite reopens on Saturday under the new ownership of the people behind Uno Mas and Etto
Buying a new home in Ireland: How much you need, the current low rates and Government help
Falling interest rates and Government incentives can offer some relief to first-time buyers
What is the new short-term letting legislation and why was it stalled?
European Commission imposed standstill period on progress of Bill to regulate short-term letting while it worked to agree regulation on EU-wide level
‘We were left on our own’: First-time mothers hit by shortage of public health nurses
Parents angry over lack of safety net providing vital checks in early years of their baby’s life
Enough of the begrudgery about remote working and career breaks for public servants
It’s like the historical policies that govern these routines emerged from a system where there was always a mammy at home
Women are overwhelmed because these are overwhelming times
You don’t need to be a feminist to take issue with the stranglehold of the wellness industry
Customisation and vintage finds: how to make your new-build home your own
Showhome designers’ top tips to make your new home different from the rest
‘Apartment management fees are hindering our ability to save for a house. What can be done?’
We worry that other owners are not paying their fair shares and driving up costs
There are reasons to believe Lucy Letby may be innocent
Having worked as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist in Ireland for over 30 years, several issues about the Letby case perturb me
Daniel O’Donnell: ‘I admire Paul Mescal greatly. I don’t know if I’d wear the GAA shorts as short as he does’
The Donegal singer and entertainer’s nationwide tour kicks off at Armagh City Hotel in May
‘My brother-in-law wants to move in with us but I don’t think my marriage will survive it’
Ask Roe: I want to offer support but not at the cost of our relationship or my sanity
Council’s all-out offensive on Airbnb style-lockboxes won’t solve the mess that is Dublin
The boxes attached to bicycle stands are seen as a symbol of overtourism – that sounds like wishful thinking where Dublin is concerned
Housing: Back to the drawing board for the Government or more of the same?
Ministers expected on Monday to discuss creation of ‘clearing office’ with aim to clear blockages in system and co-ordinate homebuilding and servicing of zoned lands
Twiggy looks back: ‘You’ve got to remember I was 16. It was bloomin’ exciting. I was travelling the world. I was getting paid’
Twiggy arrived like a pocket cyclone in 1966. A charming new documentary by Sadie Frost charts the rise, success and fears that came with such attention
For girls of my generation, especially working class girls, lack of confidence was touted as a positive
Assembling Ailish is not my story, but it is the story a fictional contemporary who has lived in my times
Dublin author Fíona Scarlett: ‘A young woman told me to take out that I was a mother in my bio, because it demeaned me and my work’
The writer left behind a career in teaching to forge a path as a novelist. She has learned to trust her gut
After Storm Éowyn, Ireland must do what Sweden did 20 years ago
Storm Gudrun shocked the Nordic country into building a new, climate-proofed power grid. Will Ireland follow suit?
The fall and rise of Orla Kiely: ‘As horrible as it was, you just have to get on with it. There are things we won’t do again’
The Irish designer of the world-famous Stem pattern is a strong believer in repeating things – except when it comes to the mistakes that seriously damaged her business in 2018
Amid all of the toxic masculinity, no one mentions the toxic femininity that supports it
When the institutions of the land imply women are inferior, it’s hard not to doubt yourself
Owners of defective apartments face further delays to grants after Housing Agency oversight
Legal advice revealed ‘pathfinder’ scheme was not fully compliant with law
I replaced a dripping tap all by myself and only cried four times. I am now unstoppable
I am a woman of the world, I reasoned. I could take on a pesky tap
Relationships even between the best and tenderhearted can still fail
I have seen kind, mature people part ways with mutual care and respect because they didn’t wait to resent each other
‘If the asteroid hits Dublin, everything is gone’: A chastened Kieran Cuddihy hears about the end of the world
Radio review: Odds of its hitting Earth turn out to be far shorter than those of winning Newstalk’s Cash Machine contest
Lisa Eldridge revolutionised make-up routines over a decade ago. Now she’s doing it again
Eldridge’s latest launch may surprise you, but it makes perfect sense - and it’s now available in Ireland
‘I met Gianmarco the day I finished the Inca trail in Peru. Today he is an Irish citizen’
Irish citizenship ceremony: We never dreamed of a cross-continent relationship but here we are 19 years later
The keto diet sounds appetising, but there are risks - here is what you need to know
What the Science Says: The keto diet centres on burning fats by eating high-fat foods that people enjoy, all while losing weight
The word ‘now’ is a weapon that Irish people wield as needed. But Australians use it differently
Like us, Australians sometimes talk in a way that is a few feet to the left or right of what they are literally saying
Kanye West has taken vice-signalling to a new level of brutishness. Can he come back?
The pendulum will probably find a position of equilibrium between the priggish extravagances of the 2010s and the nastiness of the current moment
‘Keep going as long as you are allowed to’: One of Ireland’s longest serving employees moves on after more than 67 years
Denis O’Brien (86) had worked in the same factory since 1957 until it closed this week
How can we keep our kids safe online? Here are some tips for parents
It’s not practical to completely cut off online access, but there are ways of minimising exposure to harm
Apple Cider Vinegar: Why the ‘true-ish’ story of Belle Gibson needed to be told
Series is based on the rise and fall of a fraudster who faked brain cancer and claimed to have been cured by a health diet
‘If I don’t go to Australia, I feel my relationship will break up and my whole world will collapse’
Tell Me About It: I feel resentful that I have spent my whole childhood parenting my mum and I was so looking forward to not having to do this
‘The stand-up mingle is a social minefield, so I play it safe, these days’
Some people might say that, if you’re at a party, sit-down mingling is by its sedentary nature not mingling at all. It does have a downside
What we need are weekly Nphet-style television briefings on housing
Where are the greedy fossils desperate to keep house prices soaring? We just want the truth
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