Seán Moncrieff: Irish weddings can be quite un-Irish
The couple can have spent years, and tens of thousands of euro, in an effort to produce a day that is fairytale perfect
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Inside The George at 40: The stories behind Dublin’s most famous and beloved gay bar
Opened before the decriminalisation of homosexuality, The George has become Dublin’s best-known gay bar, a nightclub, a cabaret stage, and a local and a living archive
Nineties style: it’s never too late to embrace the Love Story look
Love Story, the hit Disney+ show has renewed interest in Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s stylish, elegant wardrobe
Walking the 700km Beara Breifne Way: ‘I wanted to test myself, test my body’
By walking through Ireland, I carved a line of connection in time, not only to history, to the Gaelic Irish, but also, back to myself
The artists of Sherkin Island off West Cork: ‘You might not see anyone for a couple of weeks’
A BA in Visual Arts organised by TU Dublin has been bringing students to the island off West Cork for 26 years. Some were so inspired by the immersion and isolation that they decided to stay
European champion baton twirler: ‘I’m infamous with my neighbours in Bray for always being out on the road practising’
Breton-Young wants to be a role model for others keen on the sport, especially those aiming to compete at the world championships
When I was 38, a doctor told me my brain was unusually big. It wasn’t a good thing
When life challenges me, I turn to comforting books and cheerful TV
‘My husband says he just wants to live together as friends’
Ask Roe: ‘He repeatedly reassured me we were not in trouble but now he is saying I am the problem’
‘Why did my young garden tree die, and how can I stop it happening to others?’
This happens more than you might think, and the causes can be hard to pin down
The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wine
How to Drink Better: What started off as a relatively simple wine tasting quickly became something much more meaningful
Aidan Turner: ‘I’d be sitting in the trailer going, ‘God Almighty. Can you just give me a cop drama?’’
The Dublin actor says the main trick to being a professional is doing the work and learning the lines. ‘And then just staying as healthy and as fit as you can. There’s no excuse’
Like many gardeners, I can’t help but admire weeds
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing weeds in your garden but the use of weedkiller is rarely justifiable
Four new whiskeys to try, including one you can only buy in Kerry
These new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99
Comfort food: Two sweet (and simple) pastry treats to make this weekend and enjoy all week
You could go to all the trouble of making your own puff pastry for these simple dishes, but there’s really no need
‘Dude, you’re not in Ballsbridge now,’ I tell the old man. ‘This is Las Braygas!’
Chorles has shacked up with Bernie and it’s actually making me sick. He’s all gooey-eyed and she’s hanging off him like a fisherman’s jumper
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for apple turnover slices with diplomat cream
Remember to chill the diplomat cream while you’re getting the apple slices ready for the oven
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for chocolate and frangipane swirls
Preheating the oven is crucial to your success with this very straightforward process
Séamas O’Reilly: I met my son crying at the school gates and felt like a war criminal
None of the responsible, loving, joyous acts you carry out as a dad soothe you very much on those occasions you mess up
The skincare habits you can adopt right now that cost nothing
Simple changes like washing your hands before cleansing can make a bigger difference than any fancy product
Éla review: A restaurant offering super value and tasty dishes in the heart of Ranelagh
Classic Indian dishes cooked by very experienced chef, while room is warm and welcoming
Met Gala 2026: From Beyoncé to Blake Lively and an unrecognisable Bad Bunny
Corina Gaffey: Results veered from literal to art history lessons to predictable naked dressing
Secret spots for wild swimming in Co Kerry
A father and son trace Ireland’s wildest swims along the Dingle Peninsula, from hidden lakes to Atlantic coves
I have some ideas to improve Ireland’s food scene and I’m not just a newly arrived know-it-all
My time as food editor of the Los Angeles Times showed me how positive change can take decades of effort
‘I’m very clear on dating apps that I want love. The dates agree initially but then disappear’
Ask Roe: Much to the dismay of my nervous system, situationships seem to have become the default setting
How can I get rid of scutch in my favourite flower bed?
It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out
Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?
How to Drink Better: For some, wine with a screwcap is unappealing, but real-life experience suggests they’re mistaken
Kate O’Connor on her gruelling seven-event sport: ‘It’s so tough on a woman’s body’
The Dundalk heptathlon star loved ‘running around like a headless chicken’ at youth competitions. Now she’s aiming to reach the top of the podium this summer
Sibling revelry: ‘We slag each other off constantly’
Four pairs of siblings on what makes their relationships tick, and therapists on how childhood ties can affect our psychology well into adulthood
I have zero interest in her in that way – is it weird that I want to spend time with this girl?
I’m there, ‘I hope this doesn’t come across as creepy –' She goes, ‘Uh-oh!’
Ancient meets modern: Four great new wines from nearly forgotten regions
John Wilson: Have you ever tried wine from the Canary Islands? How about North Macedonia or Georgia?
Food to fuel your summer: Classic Caesar and sesame tuna salads from Mark Moriarty
Simple marinades and dressings should be your go-tos as the seasons change
Horticulture doyenne Sarah Raven has an enduring eye for beauty and brilliance
The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois
Mark Moriarty’s classic recipe for Caesar salad with marinated lemon and thyme chicken thighs
Prepare this flavour-filled chicken in advance and store in the fridge
Mark Moriarty’s summer sesame tuna salad bowl with vermicelli rice noodles, ginger and ponzu
Take a minute to learn how to make this dressing and you’ll have a skill for life
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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