The Irish Times Index

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

What's Hot

Desperate HousewivesBack again at long last. Next Tuesday on RTÉ2 at 9.50pm.

Mont d'OrA box of cheese - warmed up in the oven - is one sure way to see off those hasty New Year's resolutions.

READ MORE

Fat NationKate Holmquist on childhood obesity in Ireland. RTÉ1, Monday, 9.30pm.

Holiday brochuresTime to hatch an escape plan.

Seville orangesThe king of marmalade is at its best right now.

SeachtFame as Gaeilge, based in a fictional performing arts school in Belfast, TG4, Monday, 10pm.

No more force-feedingWhat a relief to be on a diet (ignore above reference to Mont d'Or).

What's cold

The lost receiptWorse still, gift vouchers that can't be used during the sales.

January snifflesLemsip or hot whiskey? Another decision that's going to take nano-seconds.

Competitive parentingWe don't care if your child has 20 after-school activities.

It beggars beliefThere have been plenty of reasons to use this phrase lately, but cliches such as this are best avoided, going forward.

Cup holders on supermarket trolleysHow to ruin your latte-break.