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This is her life: the RTÉ presenter on loving her job, her ‘red-line feminist issue’ and how the death of her sister Anne changed everything

The star turn promise of Sunday lunch comfort food is not quite delivered

Kim O’Driscoll from Project Prolong gives her tips on how to protect your clothes from moths

Bríd Ní Chofaigh died of cervical cancer aged 42. For her sister Bláthnaid, the death of a sibling is a life-changing event that isn’t spoken about enough

A seasoned travel journalist’s top tips include always bring snacks; do that final room sweep; aisle seats for day flights, window seats for night flights. Oh, and mind your passport

How to Drink Better: The days of cheap and very sweet German wines dominating the Irish market are long gone

Ask Roe: ‘I don’t feel comfortable taking to them about dates I’ve been on, or girls I like’

Some houses had the front garden displays turned on weeks ago; some appear to have even dug up parts of their gardens

Are there any precautions I should take?

McNally Family Farm turned their backs on big supermarkets 30 years ago, opting to sell directly to consumers instead. Now, it’s where top Dublin chefs source their produce

Take away the tourists in Transylvania and you could be back in the Middle Ages with historic castles, enchanting forests and soaring mountains

The national men’s 400m record holder on the ‘cutthroat’ world of athletics, life after the track and his medal-worthy interviews with a new generation of Irish stars

I’m there, 'I’ll turn up like Enoch literally Burke and then you’ll have a problem on your hands’

The orange Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin, and ghostly alternatives such as ‘Casperita’, have carved a place in Irish Samhain

With Dry November just around the corner, now might be a good time to familiarise yourself with more alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks

Food has been blended with Halloween since its origins in Celtic Ireland

When the kids hear there are Oreo biscuit crumbs involved, they’ll instantly become master bakers

Remember to leave the dough to rest in the fridge for an hour

The transference of shame, particularly in Ireland, seems to flow from woman to woman

Aadya Srivastava entered Miss Universe Ireland on a whim, seeing it as an opportunity to talk about racism and spread awareness

It’s Eczema Awareness Month, and dermatologist Dr Bernard Ho explains why this often misunderstood condition is more than just dry skin

Cult French label, which has its roots in owner Morgane Sézalory’s love of timeless pieces, is coming to Brown Thomas

Could we please persuade the Capparellis to open a branch in Dublin?

Donegals landscapes, alpacas and lavish hospitality might just be the perfect recipe for life

Corina Gaffey: As the centrepiece of your winter wardrobe, the right style will elevate your look

The columnist and author on relating more to Generation X than his own age group, taking extended breaks from everyday life, and his existential dread of tech billionaires

How to Drink Better: It’s best to forget the drink served to our parents and grandparents in the 1960s and 1970s

When the garage says I might need a new one, it’s like the death of an elderly family member: you know it’s coming, but it’s still a lot to deal with

Ask Roe: We may feel more fulfilled if we separated, but my partner is not emotionally ready. I have moments of intense doubt

The approaching centenary of Con Houlihan helped spur my decision to write a new book about pubs in the city and beyond

In a mild autumn/early winter, this hardy perennial will bloom until late November

We planted on the cheapest land we could find in Ireland. These small wet fields now hum with life. This habitat is healing

‘Tell me what you smeddle,’ he goes. ‘Liquorice – am I right? And blackbeddies?’

Plants end up in the wrong spot in our gardens for lots of other reasons, and October is the ideal month to move them

Fiddle player, sean nós singer and presenter Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on growing up speaking Irish in Dublin, her hit podcast How to Gael, and her new show about Irish womanhood

We have one Italian staple and one seasoning-packed salmon dish

This Irish version of Normandy’s Calvados is now being produced at high quality by a number of producers

This dish looks fancy and professional but is simple enough to be a midweek staple

This is the ultimate simple recipe for using up that old bread left staring at you on the kitchen counter

Beauty Masterclass: Simone Gannon’s practical guide to applying your skincare products in the correct order