The life of an Irish housebuyer: Smile, bid, get outbid, weep
After negative equity and years renting, Céire Sadlier managed to buy a new home - but it didn’t feel like hers
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
After negative equity and years renting, Céire Sadlier managed to buy a new home - but it didn’t feel like hers
Ask Roe: She explained that before their relationship they were just friends and she wanted to keep that friendship
With the second hand market hugely short of supply, many people are turning their three-bed home into a four-bed and staying put
As technology and culture evolve, the Irish language continues to generate new vocabulary
Aoife Wafer on what’s it like to beat New Zealand, and the heartbreak of losing to France last year
From Darlo Bounce Rollers to the Nonicure nail repair treatment, these hair, skin and make-up products are proving their worth
Big Aisling that I am, I immediately went into one of my favourite modes: helping visitors to our shores
Work Q&A: I’m nervous about asking to move part-time, as it might not be looked upon favourably. Are there other options?
On social media not all is as it seems. Here’s how to avoid being drawn into spending you don’t need
Our new How to Invest series is here to answer any questions you have on the subject
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan looks at how to approach investing for the first time
Many principals bury their heads, do not want to become involved, or are disconnected from the staffroom zeitgeist
In the first in our investing series, we look at why Irish people are happy to leave their money in low return bank deposit accounts
Michaeleen Doucleff’s parenting book offers the possibility of a life of authentic pleasure instead
One study found 85% of adults met the criteria for two or more major mental disorders
Plus: Caoilfhionn Gallagher moving on up, Michael Healy-Rae’s New York Times shares and the demise of O’Devaney
Chess prodigy Trisha Kanyamarala put aside everything else, including Irish dancing, to focus on the game
The 2FM radio presenter on candour, IVF and careers for women only beginning in their 40s
To mark International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the power of hindsight as a range of influential women give advice to your younger selves
Leaked University of Galway report said there was a ‘sustained decline’ in undergraduate enrolment for degree but what is the value of one?
Students protest in support of young woman who has criticised university’s response to sharing of images after her alleged assault
The star of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has been heavily involved in its soundtrack – as music has always been the actor’s most profound inspiration
Take inspiration from the immigrant cultures of Melbourne while using the best Irish ingredients
Total amount in employment stood at 1.3 million in the final quarter of last year
Deirdre Gowran (49) had to leave her home in Rathangan hours before work in Crumlin Children’s Hospital
The idea that boys and men are only capable of sexual relationships with girls and women that degrade them and put them in physical danger is ludicrous
Dublin's Women’s Mini Marathon in June is now the biggest all-women’s event of its kind in the world
New survey shows lingering inequality ahead of law change
It’s a risky move for any brand, so why is Magic Cream getting a facelift?
In recent months I’ve been feeling the devil call of the cigs more keenly than any other time in the past nine years
Although the younger Franco brother plays himself in Seth Rogan’s The Studio, it turns out to be a ‘turned up to 11’ version
Let’s hope a re-emergence of the actor’s bold declaration that she doesn’t like cats won’t mean she faces kitty karma on Oscar night
Tell Me About It: I am in my mid-30s, and I know I want commitment. Do I wait in hope for my boyfriend, or move on?
More women than men are buying solo, a trend that seems likely to continue
Places such as maternity hospitals and the family law courts, where women are most likely to need physical privacy and comfort, are the least likely to provide them
Róisín Ingle: Take light-hearted moments where you find them, even if it exposes your gums
Better with Money with Aideen Finnegan: Financial literacy isn’t just about understanding jargon, it’s about security and independence
The ParentChild+ programme aims to model good adult-child interactions for parents who often grew up in disruptive family environments
Banshee is a new collection of stories by contemporary women authors that retell Ireland’s myths and legends through a feminist lens
Bad lighting, lack of contrast and bland colours are among pitfalls to avoid
The French are so different in many ways to us Irish. Realising this I began to crack this place open.
The numbers show pay gaps are lower when the chief executive is a woman. Shame there are so few of them
If your child is on the younger side, September 2026 shouldn’t be the only consideration – September 2036 matters too. Here’s why
Explore ways to freshen up any hard landscaping, from scrubbing down paving to giving tired garden furniture a makeover
Significant overhaul of private rent control system will take force on Sunday, affecting all new tenancies
Star of The Testament of Ann Lee has taken some unlikely career swerves. It makes it easier to disappear into roles, she says
Generations Y and Z more likely to be enthralled by Stargazer’s zingy hues and almost surreal perfection
How the spin unfolded was both entertaining and educational, offering observers an insight into the DNA of Harris as a politician
We asked you to tell us about your favourite foodie experiences around the country and you did not disappoint
Insurance firms’ rules are nonsensical enough to drive you round the bend, although you’ll find that consequence is not covered by your policy
My hair is in the best condition it’s ever been, thanks to some small but mighty changes
In the community WhatsApp group I’m a member of, stories abound of people trying to help their parents set up printers over the phone
A recent event, Rooted in Strength: Women, Climate and Food Justice, celebrated women farmers
It was the deep crevice between my eyebrows that ultimately drove me into the arms of Dr K and her syringe of muscle paralyser
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices