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Ireland’s new dating scene: Finding love the old-fashioned way

Ireland’s new dating scene: Finding love the old-fashioned way

The quest for love has become an exercise in frustration, but sometimes modern problems need some old-fashioned solutions

By Roe McDermottSat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

‘When they see the copper, the triplets think it’s about them gobbing on the cauliflower and turmeric latte crowd - which I’m not even sure is a crime’

‘When they see the copper, the triplets think it’s about them gobbing on the cauliflower and turmeric latte crowd - which I’m not even sure is a crime’

There’s a Gorda cor bent around a lamppost and people are standing around looking shocked. Who could be responsible for this cornage?

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

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Caught in a landslide, gored to death, expelled from Japan: the fates of plant-hunters who pursued rare specimens

Caught in a landslide, gored to death, expelled from Japan: the fates of plant-hunters who pursued rare specimens

Historian Thomas Pakenham details the remarkable individuals who risked life and limb in pursuit of new species

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

What is the best choice of hedging for my garden?

What is the best choice of hedging for my garden?

Soil type and general weather conditions matter when it comes to choosing a garden hedge

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

Mark Moriarty: Beef stroganoff with creamy mashed potato

Mark Moriarty: Beef stroganoff with creamy mashed potato

A hearty classic that’s quick and delicious

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 16 2024 - 04:55

Lentil shepherd’s pie

Lentil shepherd’s pie

A vegetarian version of a classic winter warmer

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 16 2024 - 04:50

Three new make-up products to elevate your beauty routine

Three new make-up products to elevate your beauty routine

A strawberry blush, new sizes of a brilliant multitasking product and more

By Simone GannonFri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

Takeaway review: Indian food in south Dublin that will keep you coming back

Takeaway review: Indian food in south Dublin that will keep you coming back

This Terenure takeaway was so tasty that I’m now tempted to visit the restaurant and dine in

By Corinna HardgraveFri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

Brianna Parkins: ‘The Irish have a natural instinct for nosiness’

Brianna Parkins: ‘The Irish have a natural instinct for nosiness’

What better way to spend a hot sunny day than in the park, staking out two strange couples’ proposals?

By Brianna ParkinsFri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

Blindboy: ‘I left my first day of school feeling great shame. The pain of that still rises up in me’

Blindboy: ‘I left my first day of school feeling great shame. The pain of that still rises up in me’

The Limerick-based podcaster and author on his school trauma, adult autism diagnosis and unconventional mother

By BlindboyFri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

Restaurant review: A delightful Dublin neighbourhood spot with tasty food and keen prices

Restaurant review: A delightful Dublin neighbourhood spot with tasty food and keen prices

The pizza, the atmosphere and the wine flights make this Smithfield venue the perfect place for a casual bite

By Corinna HardgraveThu Nov 14 2024 - 05:45

From Mark Moriarty to Yotam Ottolenghi: the best new food books to buy

From Mark Moriarty to Yotam Ottolenghi: the best new food books to buy

Also featuring books by Neven Maguire and JP McMahon

By Ella SloaneWed Nov 13 2024 - 06:00

My favourite childhood meal: golden crispy squash fritters made by my granny in Greece

My favourite childhood meal: golden crispy squash fritters made by my granny in Greece

Winner Dinners: Angelo Vagiotis, head chef of the Pullman restaurant shares his favourite childhood meal

By Angelo VagiotisWed Nov 13 2024 - 05:00

Bangkok banquets: discovering the city’s dining pleasures with Thailand’s top chef

Bangkok banquets: discovering the city’s dining pleasures with Thailand’s top chef

From street food to fine dining, the secret to top dishes in Bangkok is the quality of the produce

By Corinna HardgraveMon Nov 11 2024 - 05:00

Paul Howard: I said I’d never love another dog as much as I loved Humphrey. I was wrong

Paul Howard: I said I’d never love another dog as much as I loved Humphrey. I was wrong

‘These two puppies walk around the house, shoulder to shoulder, like cops on the beat. Feeding time is chaos. But we don’t care. We remember the silence’

By Paul HowardSun Nov 10 2024 - 06:00

‘I never know when the Dart will arrive. And Irish Rail doesn’t seem to know either’

‘I never know when the Dart will arrive. And Irish Rail doesn’t seem to know either’

When looking to plan a Dart trip, the information on the digital sign, the schedule on the Irish Rail app and the website are no more than serving suggestions

By Seán MoncrieffSun Nov 10 2024 - 05:00

What is the difference between organic, biodynamic, vegan and sustainable wines?

What is the difference between organic, biodynamic, vegan and sustainable wines?

How to Drink Better: Organic and biodynamic wines cost more to produce and are generally a little more expensive

By John WilsonSun Nov 10 2024 - 05:00

I booked a 10-day solitary stay in a ‘God Pod’ at an Irish monastery. Here’s how it went

I booked a 10-day solitary stay in a ‘God Pod’ at an Irish monastery. Here’s how it went

Glenstal Abbey is on 500-acre grounds in Co Limerick. The monks are famous for their Gregorian chanting – they’ve released several albums – and sing five services every day in the church

By Bernadette FallonSun Nov 10 2024 - 05:00

We had sex maybe once a month. The constant rejection was soul-crushing, it felt like my ex didn’t even like me

We had sex maybe once a month. The constant rejection was soul-crushing, it felt like my ex didn’t even like me

I didn’t agree to a sexless existence. The constant rejection by my ex was soul-crushing

By Roe McDermottSun Nov 10 2024 - 05:00

Sharon Horgan: ‘I’m even more hyper now. That could be the hormones. I’m on a lot of testosterone’

Sharon Horgan: ‘I’m even more hyper now. That could be the hormones. I’m on a lot of testosterone’

Sharon Horgan on series two of Bad Sisters, grieving her father on set, coping with menopause and stretching her acting muscles

By Róisín IngleSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:45

Which house plants are best for students?

Which house plants are best for students?

It’s a good idea to start with a selection of stalwarts that will tolerate less-than-ideal growing conditions

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

The future of wine is flatpack and boxed, but will it be drinkable?

The future of wine is flatpack and boxed, but will it be drinkable?

Packaging and transport accounts for 40% of a winery’s climate emissions

By John WilsonSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

These two classic almond bakewell and carrot cake traybakes are hard to mess up and taste great

These two classic almond bakewell and carrot cake traybakes are hard to mess up and taste great

Traybakes make an ideal pairing with a cup of tea or fresh from the oven with ice cream

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

How to pack up your plants when moving on

How to pack up your plants when moving on

Planning to move house and garden? Create a list of what to take with you and prepare well in advance

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

‘We’ve no idea what caused the fire. And we’re sticking to that story’

‘We’ve no idea what caused the fire. And we’re sticking to that story’

Sorcha is flirting with the fireman while the focking house is on fire, but there’ll be focking war if she finds out about the fireworks

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

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A call to climate action

A call to climate action

What needs to happen to save ourselves, our species and planet? Eight climate-conscious individuals offer their take

By Sylvia ThompsonSat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

Almond Bakewell

Almond Bakewell

Named after a town in Derbyshire and not because it is simply baked well

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 09 2024 - 04:55

First Look: The Unicorn Restaurant reopens on Merrion Row

First Look: The Unicorn Restaurant reopens on Merrion Row

It brought pasta to the Irish and was favoured haunt of politicians and celebrities. Now it’s back for party season

By Ciara McQuillanFri Nov 08 2024 - 10:00

Poulet Bonne Femme takeaway review: Delicious and succulent roast chicken with all the trimmings

Poulet Bonne Femme takeaway review: Delicious and succulent roast chicken with all the trimmings

A day off from cooking and a Sunday treat, the focus is on family meals

By Corinna HardgraveFri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

Carton House Spa review: I felt like my body was floating – no aches, pains or tightness. It was remarkable

Carton House Spa review: I felt like my body was floating – no aches, pains or tightness. It was remarkable

Simone Gannon: I felt like my body was floating, an almost surreal sensation of weightlessness

By Simone GannonFri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

John Boyne: ‘I know now I’ll never be a dad but I’ve perfected the role of uncle. Here’s my advice’

John Boyne: ‘I know now I’ll never be a dad but I’ve perfected the role of uncle. Here’s my advice’

At 53, I know I will never experience fatherhood, but I’ve been a proud uncle for three decades

By John BoyneFri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

Nell Mescal: “Am I a manifester? In my journal I’m writing, ‘I am headlining Croke Park’”

Nell Mescal: “Am I a manifester? In my journal I’m writing, ‘I am headlining Croke Park’”

Singer-songwriter Nell Mescal from Maynooth on overcoming scoliosis surgery, dropping out of school before her Leaving Cert and her dream of headlining Croke Park

By Nell MescalFri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

Easy-to-make chicken and mushroom pie for a shared family dinner

Easy-to-make chicken and mushroom pie for a shared family dinner

Winner Dinners: Gareth Mullins, executive chef at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, loves to cook this warming pie with his daughter Georgia Mae

By Gareth MullinsThu Nov 07 2024 - 05:00

One Ballsbridge review: Can Oliver Dunne break the curse of this Dublin 4 dining room?

One Ballsbridge review: Can Oliver Dunne break the curse of this Dublin 4 dining room?

Affordable cocktails and bistro dishes in a fun, glamorous room - just don’t expect crowd pleasers like fish and chips or fish pie

By Corinna HardgraveThu Nov 07 2024 - 05:00

The Waterford beekeeper: ‘I got four or five stings on my face today, but you wouldn’t know it’

The Waterford beekeeper: ‘I got four or five stings on my face today, but you wouldn’t know it’

Real Irish honey is a glorious thing, richly flavoured from whatever flowers the bees that produce it were feeding on ... industrial honey is often little more than sugar water

By Russ ParsonsTue Nov 05 2024 - 07:00

Paul Costelloe and Niamh Gillespie deliver casual, easy elegance in menswear with their new collections

Paul Costelloe and Niamh Gillespie deliver casual, easy elegance in menswear with their new collections

With plum and dark sage tones as a reference, these new menswear collections offer practical and stylish options for layering this winter

By Deirdre McQuillanMon Nov 04 2024 - 05:00

Marseilles is having a moment: The best places to eat and drink around the French city

Marseilles is having a moment: The best places to eat and drink around the French city

An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars

By Corinna HardgraveMon Nov 04 2024 - 05:00

Help! I’ve been invited to a wine tasting. What do I do?

Help! I’ve been invited to a wine tasting. What do I do?

How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish

By John WilsonSun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

‘When the cinema lights came up, we all hugged, and I wondered why, on this day, the magic worked for me too’

‘When the cinema lights came up, we all hugged, and I wondered why, on this day, the magic worked for me too’

Seán Moncrieff: Towards the end, on two separate occasions, I felt a shudder run through me

By Seán MoncrieffSun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

Maïa Dunphy: ‘I’m a contradiction when it comes to religion, but I don’t think I’m alone’

Maïa Dunphy: ‘I’m a contradiction when it comes to religion, but I don’t think I’m alone’

Faith used to be a set menu with very limited choices. Perhaps to survive, and to give people what they need, it needs to become a buffet

By Maïa DunphySun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

‘I have to choose between love or moving abroad alone for my career – what’s the right call?’

‘I have to choose between love or moving abroad alone for my career – what’s the right call?’

Ask Roe: ‘I’m worried about making the wrong decision and regretting it’

By Roe McDermottSun Nov 03 2024 - 00:00

‘People in the crowd are staring at Honor like she’s a cold sore on debs night’

‘People in the crowd are staring at Honor like she’s a cold sore on debs night’

Ross O'Carroll-Kelly: JP is running the marathon and I’ve turned up to cheer him on, but Honor’s telling runners they’re out of their focking minds

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

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Award-winning wines to try from neighbourhood off-licences

Award-winning wines to try from neighbourhood off-licences

Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards

By John WilsonSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Clocking out: Why Gen Z are saying no to management roles

Clocking out: Why Gen Z are saying no to management roles

‘Conscious unbossing’ is the new buzz phrase in Gen Z-based employment, but is it just individualism repackaged?

By Róisín LaniganSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Mark Moriarty: Embrace soup season with these two delicious recipes

Mark Moriarty: Embrace soup season with these two delicious recipes

They might seem simple, but good soups balance flavour and texture

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Should we hire a garden designer?

Should we hire a garden designer?

Fionnuala Fallon: Great garden designers and landscape architects are like artists, marrying together practical, environmental and aesthetic elements

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Can I add ice to wine and how can I avoid hangovers? John Wilson answers 50 popular questions about wine

Can I add ice to wine and how can I avoid hangovers? John Wilson answers 50 popular questions about wine

Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles

By John WilsonSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

‘Health claims on food packaging can’t always be believed’: Nutrition coach Sophie Morris takes us shopping

‘Health claims on food packaging can’t always be believed’: Nutrition coach Sophie Morris takes us shopping

Sophie Morris has become a hit on Instagram, where she opens people’s eyes about the ultra-processed foods we eat. The good news? Healthier is not always pricier

By Conor PopeSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Why bare-root planting is always a good idea for your garden

Why bare-root planting is always a good idea for your garden

Whether you’re searching for budget-friendly options or simply trying to plant without excavating big chunks of your garden, this approach makes sense

By Fionnuala FallonSat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Spiced pumpkin soup

Spiced pumpkin soup

A hug in a bowl on these longer nights

By Mark MoriartySat Nov 02 2024 - 04:55

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