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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
John Wilson’s easy guide to reading a French wine label
How to Drink Better: Do you know where the name Languedoc came from? Read on
Milliner Margaret O’Connor on making hats with attitude: ‘At the moment I am creating some of my best work’
The awardwinning multidisciplinary artist draws inspiration and creative energy from her childhood memories, horses, music and – most recently – flowers
A gardening friend says my green potatoes are poisonous. Is it true?
Some of my potatoes have pushed up out of the ground and turned green
From waterfalls to silent valleys: Nine of Ireland’s lesser-known landscapes to discover this summer
Take the scenic route this summer to Ireland’s lesser-known landscapes, where waterfalls, caves, abbeys and islands reward the detour
‘My son has opened a museum celebrating criminality. I wish people would stop asking if I’m proud’
It’s the opening night of Ronan’s new Irish Gangland Museum on Capel Street and the place is packed to the literally rafters
Meet the people behind an Irish summer: ‘We start around 10.30 in the morning and finish at 2am’
Be it a bean an tí, a Skelligs boat captain or a dancing barman, it takes a lot of effort by someone behind the scenes for the holidays to work
How to revive your tired late summer garden
Ruthlessly cut out any vegetation that heatwaves have left withered and yellowing before judiciously filing in the gaps left behind
Mark Moriarty’s bank holiday barbecue: two of the simplest, tastiest recipes you can make outside
Remember the two golden rules of barbecue and you’ll have no problem with these easy recipes
Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region
John Wilson: Luberon is most associated with rich reds, but these whites prove its winemakers have many skills
We live in Dublin city and every night we read about tractors
Nadine O’Regan: I’ve always known I was a city person. The fact that I was born in the countryside seemed for years a mistake of birth
Bank holiday barbecue: Mark Moriarty’s recipe for striploin of beef with tacos and salsa roja
Start with your barbecue on high to get the most out of this simple recipe
Bank holiday barbecue: Mark Moriarty’s recipe for roast half chicken with barbecue chimichurri
It will be easy to ensure the chicken is cooked through when you start it in the oven
The best fake tan products, tried and tested
From overnight mousse to instant body gloss, these are the faux glow products I keep coming back to
Vittorio Angelone: ‘People in the South never have to assert their Irishness’
The Belfast-born comedian on identity, Italian traditions and ‘posh English boys splitting the G’
‘There is nostalgia to the ice-cream van - it says it’s not all doom and gloom’
Bernard Askins has been driving his ice-cream van around north Co Dublin for almost two decades
Black Sheep at The Grace review: The service is wonderful but the prices might raise eyebrows
There’s genuine hospitality in this Mayo hotel restaurant, and a thread of ambition runs through the menu
Revelatory Turkey: Travelling in the footsteps of the ancients
The Seven Churches of Revelation in modern-day Turkey are fascinating for believers and non-believers alike
Can you really wear shorts to the office?
Cooling shorts have evolved from holiday wear to everyday wear – but can you really wear them to work?
What does reserva mean on a wine label and is it a good thing?
How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems
I always go for men who are ‘out of my league’. Can I change my attraction preferences?
Ask Roe: Can I change who I’m drawn to? I can’t help who I’m attracted to, can I?
How can I encourage more moths to visit my garden?
Butterflies may be more colourful but moths bring their own special magic
It’s embarrassing that the Irish Open is being held at a Trump-owned property
Our night in Spain brought people together – something a Trump-hosted golf spectacle in Ireland is unlikely to achieve
‘Fionnuala had a far more significant impact on Foxrock than Samuel Beckett’
When one of the old dear’s friends rings me up and asks if I’m free for lunch, I end up sitting there for an hour, debating whether to go
Roz Purcell: ‘When I was younger I was fine with people looking at me. But I have grown to hate it’
The Tipperary broadcaster and author knows how to captivate an audience. Just married and settling into her radio role on 2FM, she’s figuring out which new challenges to tackle
Mulch, shade, water, ventilate: How to help your garden over the summer months
Taking some practical measures can lessen the impact of dry weather on your plants
Staycation inspiration: 15 standout Irish holiday rentals, from clifftop cottages to private retreats
Why holiday abroad when you could venture down the road for something special?
Sunshine salads: two perfect recipes inspired by the farm
A visit to McNally Family Farm in north Dublin shows us how seasonal, local produce can be hugely inspirational
Four lower-alcohol reds perfect for summer drinking
John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for lemongrass and cashew nut chicken with Asian style greens
A blender will make life easy when it comes to the marinade for the chicken thighs
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for grilled peach and jamón salad with crostini and rocket
Your leftover sourdough bread will come into its own in this glorious dish
I like the idea of being a Reading Champion – it implies that I myself have conquered the art
For the past school year, I’ve been spending two mornings each week helping four- and five-year-olds to read
Simone Gannon: Here’s how to help your skin recover from the sun
Quick fixes for cooling overly sun-kissed skin, and the signs to stop treating it at home and seek medical help instead
Shayne Brady: ‘Dublin gave me a real chance to find my tribe and to feel okay’
Brady is an interior designer behind some of London’s luxurious hospitality spaces and guest judge on BBC’s Interior Design Masters
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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