Just a small one: Is it time to give sherry another try?
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My car is old and disgusting, but I just don’t care. It gets me around
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
The child-parent dynamic in my relationship with my boyfriend has us both feeling stuck
Ask Roe: We may feel more fulfilled if we separated, but my partner is not emotionally ready. I have moments of intense doubt
Two years ago we planted 24,000 native saplings – now our forest is thriving
We planted on the cheapest land we could find in Ireland. These small wet fields now hum with life. This habitat is healing
How can I grow autumn-flowering cyclamen in my garden?
In a mild autumn/early winter, this hardy perennial will bloom until late November
Dublin pubs: The Royal Oak, The Yacht, Barney Kiernan’s - a celebration of the city’s finest bars
The approaching centenary of Con Houlihan helped spur my decision to write a new book about pubs in the city and beyond
Gardening: Step-by-step guide to moving trees and plants
Plants end up in the wrong spot in our gardens for lots of other reasons, and October is the ideal month to move them
This is my son now – north Dublin’s leading wine snob
‘Tell me what you smeddle,’ he goes. ‘Liquorice – am I right? And blackbeddies?’
‘We were viewed as the weirdos’: Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on growing up in an Irish-speaking family
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
Stale bread? Two gorgeous recipes to give it a stylish second life
We have one Italian staple and one seasoning-packed salmon dish
Irish Apple Brandy: a rival for whiskey this Christmas?
This Irish version of Normandy’s Calvados is now being produced at high quality by a number of producers
Savoury sourdough-crusted salmon with chopped egg and potato salad
This dish looks fancy and professional but is simple enough to be a midweek staple
Panzanella salad with slow roast tomatoes and pickled red onion
This is the ultimate simple recipe for using up that old bread left staring at you on the kitchen counter
How to layer your skincare in the right order: An expert step-by-step guide
Beauty Masterclass: Simone Gannon’s practical guide to applying your skincare products in the correct order
‘In the loneliest country in Europe, I’ve started chatting to strangers’
There are ways to create feelings of happiness and belonging
Monty’s of Kathmandu review: Great restaurants like this are important to a city
Still steaming in Temple Bar after 30 years, this Dublin classic should be cherished
Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde: ‘I can speak with authority about being Irish, a Traveller and gay’
The comic and TV presenter on working with Des Bishop, being a Traveller comedian and seeing Ireland in a new light
Inside Arket’s new Dublin flagship shop: ‘The ordinary is very interesting’
At the Swedish brand’s shop in Dublin, head of design and creative Ella Soccorsi explains the design philosophy, rooted in the Nordic modernist movement of the 20th century
Claire-Louise Bennett: ‘Technology is allowing us to become even more cowardly’
The author’s new novel centres on the relationship between a woman and an older man, and explores the themes of memory, time, love and loss - prompted by a series of events in her own life
Eight spine-chilling spots around Ireland to visit this Halloween
From piseógs in Carlow to spectres in Offaly, experience some ghoulish glee in these unearthly places
Michael Harding: From November on I surrender... We are both entangled in this winter
I take my winters lightly, on the inside. I look out at the world and feel that the falling leaves are beautiful. How well they die
How can I save seeds from my garden safely?
Should I be worried about disease in my home-saved seeds?
What are wine pairings in restaurants and are they a good idea?
How to Drink Better: When done well, pairing wines with food can really enhance the experience
The most important trait in a presidential candidate? Vibes
Michael D and the two Marys were masters at it. I don’t want to be mean about this crop of candidates. But, you know
‘The Irish thing always sells over here’: a New York shop selling Foxford blankets, Guinness prints and Sinéad O’Connor totes
Dubliner Alison Doyle left her stressful job in tech sales to open Irish homeware and gifts shop Irving Green
‘My husband’s family operate like a cult, with my mother-in-law as leader’
Ask Roe: ‘How do I cope with this domineering and manipulative woman?’
Trails of Tipperary: I plan my walk of 35km over two days to finish at my favourite pub
Wanting to explore the landscape between Cloughjordan and Upperchurch, walking provides interesting new perspectives
Weight-loss injections: ‘Two years ago I had to use a mobility scooter, this year I am hiking’
High costs are a common worry among users of Ozempic, Mounjaro and other weight-loss drugs, who report varying levels of success
We need more garden trees - and now is the perfect time to plant them
An hour’s work in mid to late Autumn will result in a lifetime of joy
‘Obesity medications may not make you thin or happy but they will improve your health’
GLP-1 drugs need to be reframed in the public mind as an essential medical treatment rather than ‘skinny jabs’, say practitioners
‘I’m not going to call you Mister anything,’ I tell the deputy principal, and the boys all stort sniggering
Slippers McRory was in my year back in the day. And to think, everyone predicted great things for him
Two top recipes for squeezing the most out of apple season
Apple crumble overnight oats will make a perfect midweek breakfast while this tarte Tatin is the best autumnal dessert
Four of the best wines to hit the Irish market this autumn
It’s time of year when wine importers introduce new bottles they’ve sourced from around the world
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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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