Author Danielle McLaughlin: ‘I’m really interested in whether we are using rituals or they are using us’
Danielle McLaughlin’s new novel is inspired by her friend Siobhán Rea’s ritual of daily drawings
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Men’s accessories: ‘Jewellery is now an expression of masculinity’
Men are embracing jewellery to customise their look, and their choices are becoming bolder
Travelling by boat and train to Tuscany took longer and cost more, but I loved it
Long days on ferries and trains are tiring, but your arrival feels hard-won and you gain in other important ways
‘I have four children and feel overwhelmed all the time’
Ask Roe: At 53, I feel like a hamster on a wheel. I’m stressed, anxious and resentful of taking on more tasks, even if they are essential
Why widows are crucial in the production of the finest Champagnes
How to Drink Better: The role of widows is particularly important in this French region known for sparkling wines
Is now the right time to share my snowdrops with friends?
Should I wait until autumn, or divide my garden snowdrops with friends now?
Wild garlic galore: it’s time to get out and forage this Irish food treasure
Just remember to follow a few key rules and there will be enough for everybody to enjoy
‘Sorcha, I don’t need ChatGPT to tell me how to talk to my daughter and the girl she’s seeing’
We’re going on a double date with Honor and her new girlfriend, Nicola – and Sorcha is up to 90
Author Caitríona Lally on cleaning Trinity: US tourists arrive, taking photos and shouting, ‘Look, the janitor!’
To buy time to write a novel, Caitríona Lally worked in the housekeeping department at Trinity College Dublin, where she had once been a student
Spring selection: Now is the time to light up your garden with charming clematis
April is a good month to plant all kinds of clematis as container-grown plants in the ground, or in pots
Four Spanish whites to try as production moves away from reds
Some very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherry
Jenny Keane: ‘Sex education gave me the most empowerment I’ve ever experienced’
The Irish educator and entrepreneur on her work helping to change attitudes, create community, grow knowledge and break down taboos
Make a meal of it with two hearty soups – seafood chowder and spiced tomato and basil
Trapped between winter and summer days, these two dishes work perfectly whatever the weather throws at us
Mark Moriarty’s spiced tomato and basil soup with croutons
Perfect dish to fuel you up in the cold but equally delicious as a light lunch or dinner al fresco
Mark Moriarty’s luxurious seafood chowder
This dish is rich and comforting, especially with slabs of brown bread and butter on the side
Séamas O’Reilly: When I turned 40 my daughter’s eyes went wide as saucers. She has been known to cook the numbers
Her passion to be bigger and older stops just short of wanting to be an adult. Any suggestion that she is as old as, say, her parents, evokes disgust
How to combat ageing skin on your hands, neck and chest
How to properly care for the skin we forget most
Jess Kav: ‘When I go abroad, people are excited and serious about what I have to offer’
Artist on her musical upbringing, microaggressions and struggles she faces in Ireland
Allta na Farraige review: Lobster and prawn oil in a margarita? This new seafood bar thrills
Niall Davidson’s new seafood tapas and cocktail bar in Grand Canal Dock serves clever dishes and wonderfully inventive drinks
We’d all love long teacher holidays, but how keen would we be on the job that goes with them?
Any parent, in their more honest don’t-say-it-out-loud moments, will admit that looking after kids can be boring
Procrastinating? Take a nap, go for a pint and start afresh tomorrow
A healthy ego can survive contact with the world. A fragile ego must wrap itself in protective layers
Socks appeal: the rise of the fashion sock as a playful styling tool
No longer an afterthought, socks have become a considered accessory that can finish off an outfit
I went to PortAventura World without children and remembered how to have fun again
Want to release stress? Try primal screaming at an adventure park. Just don’t bring the kids
‘Our children are grown and I don’t know what is left in our marriage without them’
Ask Roe: If the distance between you feels considerable, that does not necessarily mean the relationship is over
Why do we use oak barrels to age wine?
Oak has unique qualities, including being watertight while remaining slightly porous
Inside the New York apartment of Samantha Barry, the Irishwoman headhunted by Anna Wintour: ‘I really wanted a working fireplace’
The Cork woman fell in love with Manhattan 12 years ago and recently bought and decorated her own place, complete with a working fireplace
Your gardening questions answered: Is there a quick way to germinate parsnip seed?
It will need a fine, friable, stone-free, weed-free, moist but free-draining soil in full sun or very light shade if it’s to germinate well
Why humour is a serious matter when it comes to wellbeing
Humour doesn’t change the fact of a situation, but it offers a momentary release. It can snap us out of how we’re feeling when the sadness in everyday life threatens to overwhelm
‘Potatoes au gratin? My old dear used to say they’re for people with money but no class’
I make a big point of not touching it, mainly out of respect to my old dear’s memory, the drunken trout
‘I love my job, but the loneliness is hard’: Reality of life as a travel influencer
Five Irish travel content creators on income, workload and the reality behind social media travel
Which wine would you pick if you ran an award-winning off-licence?
John Wilson: This year’s National Off-Licence Association outlet of the year is Martins in Fairview, Dublin 3
Mark Moriarty’s two simplest cake recipes, inspired by his school days
Does anybody remember who put Fairy Liquid in Mark’s fairy cakes during home economics class?
Shrubs and trees perfect for small gardens that don’t compromise on colour or impact
Ultra-compact outdoor spaces require a disciplined approach when it comes to planting
Mark Moriarty’s simple recipe for coffee and walnut loaf cake in a tin
You won’t even need an electric mixer for this really easy cake
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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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