Patrick Freyne’s quest for the best Christmas sandwich in Dublin: ‘I give it five Santas out of five’
Warning: please bear in mind that our food-critic-for-a-day has the taste buds of a junkyard dog and finds almost all food delicious
Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
Warning: please bear in mind that our food-critic-for-a-day has the taste buds of a junkyard dog and finds almost all food delicious
Instead of leaning into one-night-only sparkle, this year it’s about choosing pieces with lasting appeal
Just two metres long by a metre tall, Zedwell’s capsule ‘rooms’ have just enough space for a mattress
How to Drink Better: Decisions on which wine to drink when and with which foods are personal and should be respected
What does a modern-day dinner party look – and taste – like?
This century the closest we’ve had to a wartime footing in Ireland has been the Covid pandemic - and while it did have a unifying effect for a time, it also seemed to unleash something
Ask Roe: My husband’s family are controlling and he never sticks up for me. I see him as weak and pathetic sometimes
Newly planted tulip and crocus bulbs are desirable to squirrels, but they generally leave most other spring flowering bulbs alone
The author of Nesting on why she couldn’t abandon the novel despite several attempts, finding her confidence as a writer and her children’s excitement at her success
If you love nothing more than decorating your home with barrow-loads of fresh greenery at this time of year, here are the best varieties to plant in Irish gardens
Sorcha and I are getting the decorations in the attic when we find an old video cassette
From planning in March to the quiet aftermath of Christmas at home, these food producers take the festive period seriously
There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner
It’s too easy to get stuck in the kitchen at Christmas – these dishes should help to avoid that
It’s a dish that is often prepared poorly but this recipe will make it perfectly
Few fancy starter recipes are as simple as this one
Simone Gannon’s top picks for long-lasting glam
I love that the older I get, the more I realise how little I know. But these are the 35 things I wish I knew at 15
Online gamer Daniel RTGame on building a YouTube following of 2.9 million, and how Joyce inspires him
This is one of Chapter One chef-patron Mickael Viljanen’s favourite places for Sunday lunch so it's no surprise that the cooking is worthy of a Michelin star
Deirdre McQuillan selects some great clothing and accessories sure to be more welcome than yet another washbag
Morocco’s landmark buildings are impressive, but it’s the market stalls and street bakeries that make the biggest impression
how can I get her more comfortable so that she will share this experience with me during our lovemaking ?
How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal
Concerns about the environment, a desire to declutter, and creating community are just some of the reasons parents are opting for swap groups
They are piling up on the footpath, destroying the garden, sneaking into the house ... and always wet
From nifty tools and comfortable garden wear to magazine subscriptions, there’s something here for all green-fingered friends
This being the humungous Christmas morket in – believe it or not – Belfast
The founder of Sculpted by Aimee is leading the Irish beauty boom, but scaling a global brand means bigger ambitions and bigger scrutiny
Are we afflicted with a certain cultural blindness when it comes to things we see every day?
From wellness care to eyelash masks, these five women reveal how their collections came to hit the shelves
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
The further I get into my career, the more I realise that the best dishes often contain the fewest ingredients
Prunes with warm syrup – what could be more comforting on a chilly day?
Remember to make sure you don’t knock out too much air at the end stages
Actor and playwright on how his career path gave him the most focus and artistic satisfaction
Every time we stop trying to meet invisible Christmas expectations, an elf is taken from Santa’s workshop and shot in front of his family
Donegal actor speaks her mind on self-definition, bereavement and joining the cast of Stranger Things
When you’re treating yourself or others, do it properly in one of these very fine spots
The menus here present an edible record of Dublin’s long education in Japanese food
There are some excellent holiday deals on offer - from short getaways in Ireland to luxury tropical escapes
Rachel Maguire’s label has been attracting superstar fans like Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion
Shelter from wild weather with a sojourn in famously snug settings around the country
In the taloned claws of the ‘patriots’, it becomes a weapon: an expression of naked racist hatred
It feels like an uphill battle
At a Galway event hosted by dance company Luail, people from the west and northwest share memories of ladies’ choice, chicken in a basket, and Bovril
Ask Roe: ‘I found some photos of naked men on his phone’
Clothing optional or nude saunas are becoming more popular in Ireland, but what does it feel like to get naked in public?
How to Drink Better: A recent Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans did not drink any wine in 2025
Ronan has arrived with a present for Honor, and I’d like to know which gangland criminal it used to belong to
Each of these simple activities can be done over the coming weeks before winter sets in
From fashion to food, jewellery to beauty, there’s something here for everyone from brands that include Tayor Swift, CMAT and Stanley Tucci among their fans
My focus today is on the beloved Irish staple of meat and potatoes, with restaurant tricks you can easily use at home
As he settles into the Michelin-starred Terre, Lewis Barker talks Michelin ambitions, Irish food and the beauty of connections
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