There’s a person in my life who is cold and rude to me – so why do I still want to please her?
Ask Roe: There have been times I’ve driven home from family occasions feeling completely exasperated, wondering, ‘What is her problem?’
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
How Ireland’s seas and rivers are becoming spaces for healing: ‘It changes how we pay attention to our bodies’
For decades, environmental psychology has explored why humans feel better outdoors in green spaces like forests, but attention is turning now to blue spaces, asking why water makes us feel happier
Q&A: Have I left it too late to divide my bearded irises?
Have I run out of time to split the dense, spreading clump this year - or could I still risk it at this stage?
I tried 19 affordable New Zealand sauvignon blancs and these four were the best
We love the aromatic freshness of Marlborough white wine in Ireland
‘It was my saviour’: Dublin gay dining club celebrates 25 years
Dining Out Ireland meets regularly in the capital’s restaurants and organises trips abroad, providing a supportive environment and social outlet for its members
‘Your father’s playing golf in Doonbeg,’ Hennessy goes. ‘While the cat’s away, the mice will fornicate’
We’re trying to lure Bernie from Bray into sending some incriminating texts to me when Hennessy decides to up the ante
I’ve had many arguments with my husband - but this was the first wearing a harness
For once, I want to be the can-do parent who joins in instead of sitting on the sidelines eating crisps and taking photos
John Wilson’s eight best rules for pairing wine with cheese
How to Drink Better: Some cheeses will kill a wine while others will greatly enhance it
Blindboy unmasked: ‘The thing I’m most afraid of is having to work in an office... so now I work in an office’
The writer and podcaster on adapting his short stories for the Abbey stage, how his podcast is used as a kind of advanced Duolingo, and how the fairies will rise against AI
Gardening: Here are my top tips for saving seeds
You can’t be a gardener, I think, and not eventually become fascinated by everything seed represents
Mark Moriarty’s back-to-school tray bakes will make your life easier this September
The second recipe can even be chopped up to make an impressive sandwich filler for those pesky lunchboxes
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for pork and chorizo tray bake
This tray bake looks elaborate and takes a few steps but it’s still extremely easy to bring together
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for ras el hanout chicken tray bake
There is nothing difficult about this recipe, with couscous the special friend of the busy cook
Despite having 11 kids and 20 grandkids, my Dad’s favourite children are his dogs
My father tires of me asking whether dogs should eat so much human food, and rejects any accusation he’s gone soft
Exfoliating acids explained: What to use, how often and when to stop
From glycolic and salicylic acid to gentler PHAs, exfoliating acids have many benefits. But use with caution
Kaizen review: Impressive dim sum and a tantalising ‘secret menu’ at this north Dublin restaurant
Don’t let the shopping centre-adjacent address put you off, and consider ordering the free-range chicken in advance
Roisin Kiberd: ‘Beauty is a very weighty subject ... it can be cruel and manipulative but it can also be art’
The journalist and writer’s new essay collection dissects the concepts of beauty and identity in the present age
Scarf dressing: from sarongs to bandanas, the scarf is the fastest route to chic this season
You probably already have this transformative accessory tucked away in your wardrobe
A visit to Verona during opera season: a city rich in treasures
The city in northern Italy offers pleasures for music and history buffs alike
‘Irish friend groups can be impenetrable – will I have the same issue when I move abroad?’
Ask Roe: ‘Am I wrong to think people in their mid-20s have little interest in making friends outside their circle?’
The ‘September scaries’ are real: how to beat the end-of-summer dread
Feeling sad, anxious or regretful about changing season? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tackle the transition into a new season
John Wilson tried a TikTok-inspired Spicy Sauvy B – here’s his verdict
How to Drink Better: People have been adding ingredients to wine for thousands of years, so is this any different?
Ten memorable historic attractions to visit around Northern Ireland
Go on a journey through time to explore the region’s turbulent history
My mum is losing her eyesight. What plants are good for a sensory garden?
Plants with perfumed blossoms, aromatic foliage, tactile appeal, or which rustle in the breeze would be ideal candidates
Traitors Ireland host Siobhán McSweeney: ‘I’m not getting paid enough for it. That’s RTÉ’s fault’
Ahead of the second series, presenter Siobhán McSweeney talks frankly about her pay not always reflecting a show’s success, the reward of theatre work and the Derry Girls effect
‘Charlie is serious about marrying this woman. You haven’t heard the worst of it yet. No prenup’
Hennessy goes, 'Yes, now. What are you waiting for, the honeymoon? Come on, get typing, you horny reprobate'
We live in a glut of information but we lack the knowledge of vision, intuition and dreams
It’s easy to dismiss conspiracy as stupidity or irrationality, but I’m open to hearing what the rational mind filters out
Plan and plant now for a beautiful garden next summer
If you’ve ever compared autumn-sown hardy flowering annuals with their spring-sown equivalents, you’ll know they’re like chalk and cheese
How to make two amazing French bistro classics on a budget
Who could refuse the chance to transport themselves to the streets of Paris without blowing the bank?
I hunted for the best value in Beaujolais Crus and here are the results
John Wilson: The four wines I’ve featured here include one of my personal favourites
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for steak haché with peppercorn sauce and the ultimate shoestring fries
Remember to ask your butcher for mince with 20% fat content
Mark Moriarty’s classic French recipe for champignons on toast
This easy dish features a mushroom butter to add to your kitchen repertoire
‘I’ve lived away for a while, that’s all,’ I said, defending my weakened Derry accent
Newsreaders and Elon Musk aside, people generally don’t change accents on purpose
Simone Gannon: Eight make-up products I will repurchase forever
These fail-safe products have earned a permanent place in my make-up bag
‘It’s important for boys and men to see women doing things that are hard’
Offshore sailor and endurance athlete Pamela Lee has set three world records for sailing around Ireland
Osteria Nove review: I expected more from Oliver Dunne’s new Dublin spot
Former Michelin-starred Bon Appetit is now an Italian neighbourhood restaurant
Wild retreats for rest, reconnection and renewal: ‘People feel burnt out by our connection to technology’
Wild stays in Ireland are becoming increasingly popular as guests reconnect with nature and ditch their phones
‘I don’t like you, I like Mummy,’ my daughter says with such vehemence that my son holds my hand
My daughter prefers her mother to me so much that to suggest anything else really would be laughable
My boyfriend often drinks heavily and takes cocaine and I’m struggling to deal with it
Ask Roe: On the surface level, I find it disgraceful that my partner would get into this state
What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens?
Most plants prefer a middle ground with soil that’s neither baked to a crisp nor badly waterlogged
Make this lesser-known French wine region your next big discovery
John Wilson: Vines in the Ventoux benefit from the combination of sunny days and cooler mountain air
The Leitrim woman on a mission to revive sean-nós dancing around Ireland
Dancer and choreographer Edwina Guckian on The Devil’s in the Dancehall, how angry her research into the show made her, and the liberation of dance
My approach to birthdays is to hide and hope the hound of time passes me by
Of course it’s not all bad: these days of apparent celebration can teach us a lot about ourselves
Brian, Johnny and Leo are pulling faces like they’re constipated. ‘They’re looksmaxxing’
Sorcha’s old man tells me I’m the worst father in the world, which is rich coming from him
Drought is bad news for earthworms, but gardeners can help them out
Earthworm populations globally are in decline, along with their vital ability to act as ecosystem engineers
Hugo Spritz is the drink of the summer – here’s how to make one
How to Drink Better: This simple elderflower cocktail seems to be having a moment in the sun
Midweek dinners: two punchy Thai recipes that won’t break the bank
Use whatever you have in the fridge to build out these simple, flavour-filled dishes
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for prawn green curry with coconut rice
The easy green curry will cook while the rice is in the steamer, making it a great midweek mealmeal
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for chicken pad kee mao
The simplicity of using one pot for both stages of this recipe makes this a great midweek dinner option
Elton John collaborator Jack Coulter: ‘I was a young child when I first heard colours’
Paul McCartney, Anne Hathaway and Billie Eilish among owners of works by Irish artist who ‘paints music’
Why summer holidays play havoc with your hair – and how to fix it
From chlorine and seawater to heat and styling, summer can take its toll on your hair. Here’s how to work out what it actually needs
Broadcaster Sarah Mulkerrins: ‘When I left Ireland, I didn’t think I’d ever get to work on GAA, so it’s a bonus’
From Athenry to the BBC, sports broadcaster Mulkerrins talks ambition, freelance life and capturing the emotion of sport’s biggest moments
Yibu by Janet review: This new Chinese restaurant has already expanded into a second diningroom
Hand-pulled noodles, excellent cocktails and a host with enough energy to power the country
Coppinger owner Bereen Brothers to open new restaurant on Capel Street
Onóra is part of The July, a new Dutch-owned aparthotel with 105 studios and apartments
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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