‘You just felt it all through your body’: Derry carers find their rhythm with Japanese taiko drums
A group of women carers come together for fun, a new focus and even improved mental wellbeing through this centuries-old Japanese art form
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My beech hedge looks brown and tatty. Is it past the point of rescue?
The unseasonably warm, dry weather in late spring put young hedges and trees under stress
Living with endometriosis, a disease so horrible and painful, it has upended my life
Endometriosis is as common as diabetes and asthma, yet in Ireland it takes eight to 10 years to get diagnosed on average. It took me 28 years
Irish people are great with words but we’re terrible communicators
If an Irish person invites you over, you know to wait until they’ve reissued the invitation at least twice
‘I’m the only single one in my friend group and I feel overlooked and taken for granted’
Ask Roe: Ask Roe: How do I navigate changing relationships with my friends who have partners, exes and kids?
Why the weight of your wine bottle is important
How to Drink Better: The biggest contributor to a wine’s carbon footprint is the glass bottle containing it
Endometriosis in Ireland: What is it, and how is it treated?
The disease affects roughly 10 per cent of women and girls of reproductive age globally, according to the World Health Organisation
The old dear goes, ‘Sorcha? I don’t know anyone of that name. Is she one of your tarts, Ross?’
Ross and Brett are hosting a living funeral for Fionnuala, but she can’t remember anyone
A quick and easy way to add contemporary elegance to your garden
As well as their good looks, umbellifers are also famously attractive to a diverse range of pollinating insects
Rosie O’Donnell: ‘People say, you moved to Ireland, just forget about Trump. I can’t, the crimes are endless’
The comedian and actor on her move to Dublin to escape Trump’s America, how she struggled to accept the death of her mother, and her surprise that Sandymount is considered posh
Four great wines from lesser-known parts of France
French wine is no longer as dominant in Ireland as it once was, but it still offers immense range and diversity
How to make the perfect burger and lamb kofta on the barbecue
Add a few simple elements to add flavour to your favourite summer staples
Celebrity make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes brings her beauty brand to Ireland
Make-up artist Katie Jane Hughes – Dua Lipa’s tour MUA and and social media star – simplifies professional beauty with KJH Brand
Kevin Penrose: ‘You have guys playing Gaelic football who are too scared to come out. I want to give them courage’
‘I was in Thailand and there were four of five days where I didn’t leave the hotel room. That’s when I decided to ring home and come out’
Al Rahman takeaway review: Just enough spice to make your lips tingle at Ranelagh Indian
The curries are solid and the samosas good quality, but a lack of dips disappoints
Apartments with fewer windows sound okay, until you live in one
We might accept new apartment standards if the minister or developers traded in their homes to rent one
Ten of the best Dublin pubs in sunny weather: from beer gardens to pints by the sea
There’s nothing like a pint outside when summer weather finally arrives
Chishuru London restaurant review: This is the most exciting food I’ve eaten in years, and the head chef is Irish
Christine Walsh from Tipperary plays a big part in Adejoké Bakare’s Michelin-starred west African place in Fitzrovia
Music festivals and children: ‘The kids were still going strong at 11pm. I’m on anti-inflammatories’
Is it ever a good idea to go camping at a music festival with your children?
Ten great Irish restaurants for outdoor dining
Fancy eating outside? These places offer terrace and outdoor dining that’s not always dependent on the Irish weather
Conor Buckley, son of Christine Buckley: ‘I set up Human Collective to keep her legacy alive’
The colourful and sustainable urban leisurewear brand has quickly developed a cult following for its high-quality clothing and ethical ethos
I’ve found my new favourite food destination in Ireland, so why did it take me 10 years to get here?
From brioche delights to sourdough satisfaction, there’s a lot to love about this area’s cafes and artisan produce
‘Dún Laoghaire is a place of such contrasts - it has yacht clubs and sunshine, but also a darker side’
The author on how the Dublin town drives the plot in her latest book, The Night I Killed Him; and how she got over a spell of ‘feeling invisible’ through writing
‘I’m 28 and gay but have not come out yet. I’m afraid it’s too late’
Ask Roe: ‘I dread this will damage my career and relationships with my friends if I come out after so long’
‘My Cosmos plants are struggling. How can I help them thrive?’
Gardening Q&A: A reader seeks advice on growing healthy Cosmos flowers in their garden
‘I told a story about a sex toy at my mother’s funeral. The priest was mortified, but Mum would have loved it’
Comedian Aoife Dunne was shattered by grief after her mother’s death, but now she’s finding giggles in the darkness
I was unfazed by a near car crash, so why does a dental visit leave me quivering?
I feel implements are used to scratch around inside
This label will lead you to some of the very best Champagnes
How to Drink Better: ‘Blanc de Blanc’ or ‘Blancs’ means the wine has been made only from white grapes
Oisinn goes, ‘Dude, you’re saying goodbye. You do realise that? You’re saying goodbye to your old dear’
‘I hope she has one of her good days – because there’ll be some crowd at her living funeral’
Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots
Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience
Edible bushes to grow for elderflower cordial, sloe gin, jams and syrups
These biodiverse, nature-friendly hedgerows are naturally a little on the untamed side, as the plants need room to flower and fruit
Four bottles of fizz that show there’s more to bubbles than Champagne
Italy is particularly strong on sparkling wines, with Prosecco just one option worth investigating
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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