My granddaughter’s birthday party was partially a celebration, but also to mark a departure
It was a party partially to celebrate a birthday, but also to mark a departure
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
‘My friend monitors her boyfriend’s phone and eavesdrops on his therapy sessions’
Ask Roe: ‘She hasn’t cloned his phone but has speculated about doing so’
How one of Canada’s richest women transformed the island of her birth
Entrepreneur Zita Cobb decided to help reverse Fogo island’s fortunes
Nobody ever thought I’d go on a Lourdes pilgrimage. My trip was not what I expected
On the two-year anniversary of her mother’s death, Edel O’Mahony travels to Lourdes to connect with her mother’s past
Eating out in west Cork: Now is the time to savour these coastal gems at their best
From Dunmore House to Ballydehob, we are approaching the best time to visit this coast
Six things to do in the early autumn garden to prepare for winter and spring
Boost soil health, order spring bulbs, and other gardening tips
As dating apps lose their appeal, the race is on to create real-world experiences
Can VR and AI rekindle the world of tech-aided matchmaking or are we starting to see a return to the old days of face-to-face meet-ups?
Sorcha goes, ‘The Dalkey Lobster Festival is this weekend. How am I going to show my face?’
Honor has just given Sorcha her biggest shock since she found out her teenage pen pal was actually a death row inmate in Texas
Finding a light red wine isn’t always easy, but find the right one and it’s worth it
Valpolicella, Beaujolais and Loire Valley reds used to guarantee lightness, but climate change means most reds are now a lot stronger
Two classic steak recipes that never go out of fashion
These steak sandwich and steak au poivre recipes involve just a few ingredients
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for steak au poivre with crispy potatoes
Steak au poivre recipe offers a match made in heaven
The ultimate steak sandwich recipe
Mark Moriarty says home-made horseradish cream adds extra bite to this classic
‘As a group of black kids, it was odd walking the streets of Tralee. We got a lot of looks’
Poet and spoken-word artist Dagogo Hart has written a new children’s book about his experience of moving from Nigeria to Ireland
Three unique new spa treatments to try in Ireland, with prices starting from €145
From Castlemartyr Resort to Ballyfin Demesne, these new treatments are worth knowing about
Spice and Rice takeaway: These chips are amazing – better than you’ll get in most chippers
A takeaway where the supporting cast sometimes outshines the stars
My grandad’s hobbies are listening to the Dubliners and complaining about still being alive
Grandad would tell me to come home soon because he didn’t ‘have long left’. It worked. I went home to Sydney every year
The Cow Pub & Kitchen restaurant review: This D4 spot is good but it could be better
The Chophouse’s successor is good, and everything works, but at these prices, competence is not enough
How much does an EV charger cost to install?
A guide to costs involved in installing electric vehicle charger
Dagger: The ‘emotionally intelligent’ fashion that helped Luke Rainey escape Portush
For Luke Rainey, growing up gay in Portstewart, fashion was an escape
Irish surfing giant Al Mennie: ‘I started going into the sea after dark. I couldn’t see the world, and the world couldn’t see me’
The 6ft 5in Derry man helped put Irish big-wave surfing on the map, and now his focus has shifted to night swimming, which has been a balm for his mental health
Safaris in South Africa: A party of zebras, munching rhinos, dirt roads, spectacular scenery and more
From safari pilgrimages in KwaZulu-Natal to ‘goofy’ surfing in Durban, South Africa offers pleasures rare and enticing
Is it a good idea to mix together leftover wines at home?
How to Drink Better: You could come up with a new master blend, or perhaps not
Why do my potatoes look warty – and are they safe to eat?
Symptoms of common scab are exacerbated by periods of sustained dry weather like we had in Ireland this spring and summer
We decided to drive the new EV across the country. It wasn’t long before things became tense
I looked for a charging point at every garage we passed. It was striking how few there were
‘I’m in my 40s and dating after my husband died – but I find the apps genuinely creepy’
Ask Roe: I spend my time feeling like a judgmental prude or feeling rejected by people I’ve never met
Gourmet getaways: The best places to eat and drink in Kenmare
Kenmare’s rich food tradition: from a sourdough that’s taken on holiday to an island vermouth
‘We fell in love with Ireland’: Meet the Ukrainians building new businesses and lives here
From baking to dance, food to interior design, Ukrainians fleeing the war have strived to make new lives in Ireland, although their long-term legal status remains cloaked in uncertainty
‘I think you should have a conversation with Honor about her drinking,’ Sorcha goes
We’re picking her up from the airport after her Leaving Cert holiday and – yeah, no – she’s mashed all right
Green flowering plants to bring calm to your garden
These plants have an unerring ability to be the all-important glue in any planting scheme
My pick of wines from the best European co-operatives
Co-ops haven’t always had the best reputation but some are producing wines that can compete with the best domaines
Two smoky fish recipes perfect for a tasty brunch or light meal
Sustainable smoked haddock is a delicacy worth seeking out
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for smoked haddock fish cakes with salsa roja
A delicious brunch idea from Mark Moriarty
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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