Changing career midlife: ‘At 45 I thought I was finished... But it didn’t even occur to me that I could do anything else’
More and more people are opting to switch professions in midlife. We talk to three people who have taken the plunge
Louise Kennedy
Gertrude’s Favourite Pfeffernüsse by Melanie McGee Bianchi
The third-placed story in this year’s The Moth Short Story Prize, chosen by Louise Kennedy
North stars: ‘The vitality of Northern Irish writing has always coincided with political upheaval’
Belfast has a healthy literary scene, closely connected with Queen’s University, whose creative writing tutors include poets Gail McConnell and Stephen Sexton
Profits surge threefold to €1.7m for designer Louise Kennedy after Covid
Weddings, international travel and special occasion events deferred during pandemic boost business in 2022
Kildare Village wins right to sell some items at full price
Planners approve amendment setting aside condition that all goods at designer outlet mall must be sold at a discount
‘I was heart jealous of the French girl my age at the next table’: Irish writers’ most memorable meals
From chicken and chips in foggy Venice, to the simple beauty of a tomato and an egg
Electric Picnic 2023: Some of the best podcasts, poetry and people to catch at Mindfield
Including The Rodfather, Three Castles Burning, Miriam O’Callaghan’s Sunday Brunch and Aisling Bea
Designer Louise Kennedy capitalises on post-Covid return of dress occasions
Profits jump more than sixfold as weddings and social events returned, along with well-heeled tourists, in the aftermath of pandemic
Designer Louise Kennedy enjoys 2021 'bounce back in sales'
Previous year saw 74% fall in pre-tax profits as travel bans hit flow of US customers
Artists come together to raise money for Ukraine
Sale at Adam’s hopes to raise €50,000 for the Irish Red Cross relief effort
Christmas 2021: Last-minute gifts for every budget
Don’t panic! Here is our gift guide, from presents for less than €10 to blow-the-budget treats
The Irish Times books of the year: Anne Enright’s favourite titles of 2021
Seeking inspiration for a book to read or give as a gift? This selection could help you
Merrion Square ‘build-to-rent’ scheme gets green light
Permission granted after applicants reduced height of scheme and number of apartments
Merrion Square build-to-rent scheme sparks ‘serious reservations’
High number of studios and one-bed units in mix not appropriate for the area, says council
95 things to look forward to: Matches, movies, plays, pints, pals
By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more
‘From the minute I started to write, I didn’t care if the house fell down around me’
Chef-turned-writer Louise Kennedy creates a stir with her debut book of short stories
Top Irish authors contribute to new book to help adult literacy
Publication in plain English marks 40 years of the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)
Case study: How will student life look at UCD?
How will students engage socially as Covid-19 continues to impact on campus?
French Spiderman, Zuckerberg’s 2030 focus and Larry Fink’s climate move
Planet Business: The time for reallocating capital is now
Aer Lingus unveils new uniforms: smart, classic and contemporary
Airline’s new design includes trouser option for female staff for first time in its history
Aer Lingus uniforms: the ever-changing face of airline fashion
Aer Lingus has a long history of using Irish designers to create clothes for cabin and ground crews
Fashion designer Louise Kennedy sees profits soar to €2.5m
International reputation means Ms Kennedy has counted Kylie, Beyonce and Meryl Streep as customers
Hats off to Philip Treacy as profits rise
Galway-born milliner’s company has enjoyed a number of profitable years
Louise Kennedy shows new collection in luxury surroundings of Ballyfin Demesne
The designer brought 30 of her most loyal clients to see the ‘timeless’ spring-summer collection
Ten babies born in NI women’s refuges in 12-month period
Latest report indicates that demand for services by victims of domestic violence is high
Hospitality group founder Bill Wolsey scoops industry entrepreneur award
Man behind Belfast-based Beannchor a winner at EY Industry Entrepreneur of the Year
From Thurles to New York: Louise Kennedy has designs on US
EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Louise Kennedy, fashion brand founder
EY Entrepreneur of the Year: 24 companies shortlisted for award
Finalists employ more than 2,700 people and generate annual revenues of €150m
Aer Lingus crew to get sartorial upgrade
New staff uniform designed by Louise Kennedy expected to land in spring 2019
Georgian living in WB Yeats’s former Merrion Square home for €3.5m
Five-storey Dublin corner property with a one-bed basement apartment, a lift and planning permission for a roof terrace
Reduced! Your guide to the post-Christmas sales
Bargain hunters with an eye on the sales will find lots to lust over in this selection
Cheese for the bee-ah: a Limerick man’s struggle to learn Australian
I was not quite prepared for the assault on my senses the Australian accent would bring
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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