Clothes banks are overflowing as the ‘market for castoffs collapses’
Charity shops fear they will become dumping ground for poor-quality clothing if new EU law on textile waste is enforced fully
Walking football: ‘Look around. The lads are buzzing before we even get out on the pitch’
An adapted form of soccer played by older men – and some older women – is becoming very popular
Five days in San Sebastián and Bilbao: Both Basque cities are beautiful but one became my favourite
Delicious pintxos, extraordinary art and easy-going locals – what’s not to love about a short-hop trip to the two northern cities?
Fava beans: the future of sustainable food production in Ireland?
Europe is looking to high-protein plant crop yields to reduce reliance on imported plant proteins and enhance food security
The Luke Littler effect: ‘Everyone is talking about darts now’
As Dublin shop owners can confirm, people never previously interested in the sport are picking up darts after being inspired by the teenage world champion
Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a diamond studded bunny brooch
With Valentine’s Day coming up, why not consider a unique gift of jewellery or art for the one you love?
Qing dynasty vase among Asian and Middle Eastern treasures to go under the hammer in Laois
It’s time for decluttering, which means there are plenty of gems to be found in auctions around the country
What has to happen next for the circular economy to become established in Ireland?
The EU circular economy action plan aims to reduce pressure on natural resources through re-use and repair but Ireland’s recycling rate is far below the European average
The rise of repair cafes: ‘It’s not sustainable to keep buying new stuff’
A resurgent repair culture has a bottom-up energy, but change is also coming from the top, with the EU’s Right to Repair Directive
Glen of the Downs protests: ‘Young people are too busy or too distracted to protest now’
The eco-protesters lost their final Supreme Court appeal 25 years ago at end of January 2000. Where are they now?
Big Purcell book sale includes an Irish dictionary older than Samuel Johnson’s famed tome
Antique furniture, art and cars from five-star hotel Ashford Castle up for auction as in Mayo
Now’s the time in Waterford: ‘You won’t see as many clocks in one auction again’
Also this month, the National Gallery of Ireland is showing a new collection of Turner watercolours
Dementia: ‘There are so many conversations I’d love to have had with her’
The documentary Don’t Forget to Remember features in an exploration of family memories of loved ones with dementia through art and film at the National Gallery
‘Farmers are phoning me to join the fitness classes and I have a waiting list’
The central pillars of the Fit Farmers programme are diet, movement, sleep and stress management for a better work-life balance
25 ways to improve your health in 2025: Shop less, sleep more and keep a good work-life balance
The new year is a good time to take stock and start to transition to new, healthier habits