John Wilson’s seven foolproof tips for choosing a bottle of wine
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
November 8th-13th highlights: inculding The Galway Bay Murders, The Good Daughter and Neurodivergence: The Making of Me
Piste perfect: the highs and lows of skiing in 2026
Whether you’re in the market for glamorous locations or fun budget-friendly breaks, here are our tips to prepare yourself for a great ski trip
I moved in with my partner six months ago – was it a huge mistake?
Ask Roe: Our routines and expectations are so different; he says I’m constantly criticising him
Learning to ski in Dublin: I’m sweating in borrowed gear with a dawning sense I can’t avoid mortification
This outdoor pursuit is not for the faint-hearted, but it has great rewards
Singing workshop restored my inner harmony after bouts of anxiety
Musical mindfulness experience was good medicine for my state of mind
‘Ross, do you remember I told you I would break up your marriage even if it was my last act in this life?’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Honor is just staring at me with a look of, like, horror on her face – as are the other three, by the way, except theirs is, like, genuine?
Two flavour-filled pasta dishes that pass muster with the toughest critics of all
Two staff dinner staples where seasoning, speed and technique have been perfected
‘People literally fight over the Mayan Gold’: How the Irish spud got its swagger back
Between greater focus on potato varieties and top chefs seeking out the best Irish produce, spuds are turning into the main event
Sunshine and sea breezes in your wine glass: four Sicilian whites to try
John Wilson: Sicily’s production stretches from good but inexpensive wines to some very high-quality options
Tips and tricks for planning the perfect garden shed
Never underestimate the joy that a garden shed can bring you
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for spaghetti with fennel seeds, pork and chorizo
Parmesan and a flourish of parsley at the end bring this crowd pleaser together without breaking the bank
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for ‘Louis’s lasagne’ with sobrasada
This delicious, hearty lasagne, the creation of commis chef Louis, uses beef cheek and spicy sausage
Seven of the best beauty Advent calendars of 2026, from €89 to €450
Simone Gannon selects Advent calendars worth unwrapping this festive season
Fuoco restaurant review: A Ranelagh spot with plenty of fun, even if the food doesn’t dazzle
An instant scene has developed in the latest Dublin 6 outpost in Jules Mak’s empire
Designers get back to beetling with a little help from Ireland’s oldest linen mill
Amy and Joel Anderson of Kindred of Ireland are enthusiastic supporters and users of beetled linen, produced in Co Derry
‘People hear you speak Irish and they want to tell you about their teacher’
The Irish-language writer, performer, film-maker and poet on her decision to deal with the State only through Irish
A camping trip to the ‘other Iceland’
A visit to the Central Highlands yields challenges and ‘chicken’ for a remarkable group outing
‘I’m a man having an affair with a married man – but I’m beginning to want more’
Ask Roe: ‘I know quite a few people come out later in life but I’m pretty sure my friend won’t ever do this’
What’s the best way to cool wine? Are ice buckets better than ice cubes?
How to Drink Better: At this time of year, you could try leaving the bottle outside the back door or on the balcony overnight
‘My flower bed is full of weeds. How can I get rid of them permanently without weed killer?’
‘I’ve tried hand weeding, but it never seems to achieve much, only knocking them back for a few weeks’
I’m like, ‘Can this wait, Honor? I’m thinking about rugby’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Honor’s been dumped and wants to know why. I’m suddenly there, ‘A.I., Honor. A.I. will have the answer.’
Young Hot Guys: ‘It is literally my jealousy of their success and handsomeness that led to our formation’
Tony Cantwell, Shane Daniel Byrne and Killian Sundermann, the three comedians behind the hit podcast, on friendship, mental health and the manosphere
How to spot a sick tree, and how best to intervene
In many ways sick trees are not unlike sick humans, expressing their discomfort in a variety of ways
I don’t enjoy autumn much, but I do like these warm, rich seasonal wines
John Wilson: I drink more red wine over cooler months and seek out more textured whites
Witch rewards: pumpkin is the star of these Halloween recipes
Just make sure you use the right kind of pumpkin, or squash, in these two dishes
I keep finding myself thinking ‘I am living in the future and it is mental’
We live in a spooky, AI-filled world but even at Halloween there’s nothing as frightening as a defunct dishwasher
Mark Moriarty’s Halloween recipe for pumpkin risotto with brown butter and sage
You roast the pumpkin in the oven before taking on this very simple risotto
Mark Moriarty’s Halloween recipe for 70% chocolate and pumpkin brownies
These brownies might still be a little wobbly when they come out of the oven but this is good
My legs are constantly dry and flaky. Here are the products that actually work
From the best shower oil for dry, irritated skin, to luxurious body serums, balms and exfoliating treatments
The original Irish Halloween menu: ‘Put down the plastic and pull up a cabbage’
Foodstuffs played a central role in Ireland’s Samhain tradition − although not always for eating
Square review: This restaurant is full on a Monday night, which is all you need to know
One duck-related blip aside, the cooking in this Dundalk spot is confident, skilled and thoroughly enjoyable
I stopped going to Mass 22 years ago. Every Sunday since I’ve felt grateful to be free of the obligation
When growing up, with weekly Mass and all the other occasions, it’s likely I was racking up about 70 or 80 Masses a year
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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