My cat needs an MRI and it’s going to cost me €2,000
She developed a runny nose about six weeks ago and I fervently hoped it would resolve itself
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
She developed a runny nose about six weeks ago and I fervently hoped it would resolve itself
Never mind nostalgia: here’s what a retro summer can teach us about saving money
Usernames are designed to keep your details private. But are there any downsides?
The author’s new book centres on her friendship with the artist Mollie Douthit, which became central to her life in an unexpected way
Chances are, if it feels more like you, you’ll wear it with more confidence
Our assessent of how much it costs to have a child in Ireland today and rear them until they reach age 21
Earlier this month, Bishop Denis Nulty claimed Ireland’s housing crisis was the ‘biggest obstacle to couples getting married today’
Ask Roe: Choices your husband made have no reflection on your worth, and are entirely a reflection on him
Four teenagers reflect on issues that affect them, including unwanted male attention, social media and the importance of female friendship
Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades
There was, the author writes, ‘no history of what had happened to me’ or historical women, of ‘experiences long considered to be too private... to be admitted as true history’
Former DUP leader’s conviction shows North’s Public Prosecution Service regards no one as untouchable
Move part of broader effort to address historical underrepresentation of women in public spaces
New make-up and skincare launches to get your lips and cheeks summer-ready
Newstalk host’s mood matches sunny weather, while Hard Shoulder pair take big-top approach on tour
My pal Sarah said she’d read dozens of reviews before choosing her witch, and had a good feeling about this one
Organic produce, precise cooking and a room bursting with atmosphere
My father’s death was as sad as his life had been . . . My niece was protected from him in a way my brother and I had not been
Combining a great wine list with superb food is never easy, but these places have managed it with skill
Daria Bilyk and her husband Nikita moved to Ireland from Russia in 2021
Working into your late 60s is a growing trend and there are steps you can take to make the most of it
I can see echoes of Catalan education in my new Irish lessons conducted over a few pints
Census data indicate as many as one in four Irish adults live in single-person households. It’s a high-priced way of life
In these harrowing times, an escapist fantasia turns out to be just what the doctor ordered
Jen Hogan shares parenting tips and tricks she has learned along the Leaving Cert holiday way
From their sense of selves to their social lives and their relationships with their partners, six dads discuss the differences having children made to their lives
The actor and director on her first French-speaking lead role, her drive to give other people opportunities, and the role that most resonates with her
As we prepare for a reconfigured Ireland, the ideal place for a new city is the northwest – Sligo to be precise
A guide to what causes dark spots and the skincare products and treatments that can help to fade them
I’m grateful for the few people who still manage to pull off a thanks with panache despite exiting via the central doors
‘Invisible women syndrome’ is a reality in the workplace, particularly for those over 50
New to the market in Dublin 7, Rathfarnham, Rathmichael, Santry and Ringsend
June 20th-26th, 2026: The best music, theatre, art and more coming your way this week
Everything you need to know about the band’s farewell concert on Saturday, June 20th
Many women most in need of continuity of care never see it in an unfair system
Ça va aller became my not-so-complimentary way of referring to what I felt was the self-absorbed, laissez-faire French style
Anna Handler, currently kapellmeister with Deutsche Oper and assistant conductor at Boston Symphony Orchestra, takes over from Daniele Rustioni
Tallaght centre forced to cancel 160 tests because of delay in completion of tests before close of business
From Dingle to Derry, recent openings include exciting ventures from established chefs and restaurateurs
Mothers and medical professionals share their views as differences between public and private maternity care in the State are brought into sharp focus
Andy’s life is a story of survival and surrender, trauma and redemption. He’s one of the sharpest, funniest people I’ve ever been reacquainted with
The men wrongfully convicted have suffered physical and psychological consequences from the injustice done to them
Two separate issues are being muddied
A fresher, more natural-looking alternative to foundation, skin tints come into their own during the warmer months
My seven-year-old son hammers me with all sorts of quandaries, queries and conundrums, from dawn to dusk
Total of 27,652 first-time buyers drew down mortgages last year with the median value of the homes they bought hitting €399,000
MEP questions Government’s “urgency” as figures show sharp rise in arrears
I couldn’t help but think of co-workers who might be caught up in a similar situation. A HR bomb primed to go off
Original and inventive dishes hit all the right notes at this Dubin bistro
‘Suddenly there’s no longer just two of us in this relationship, and I now feel very judged by AI’
I’ve learned you can’t expect to automatically ask ChatGPT every idiotic question that slouches across your brain
In order to maintain the fear factor that drives women towards private care, the hospital’s board implicitly insulted its own staff
Exasperated reader sends us full email exchange she had with ‘Emma’ from online clothing retailer
Glen Clarke had previously botched three shootings, killing the wrong man each time. He had been lined up to carry out the Kirwan murder before he is believed to have accidentally shot himself in the head
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