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‘My husband of 30 years is secretly viewing sex shows and using sex chat lines’

Ask Roe: ‘I have also discovered he has taken intimate photos of himself and deleted them’

By Roe McDermottSun Nov 20 2022 - 05:00

John Wilson: It does not need to be all white on the night if you are having fish for dinner

How to Drink Better: In general, white wines pair best with fish but in some cases a red that’s light in tannins can be a great match

By John WilsonSun Nov 20 2022 - 05:00

Gráinne O’Keefe: Three beefy winter warmers for the slow cooker or pot

Gráinne O’Keefe: All of these recipes can be done in a slow cooker as well as in a pan

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00

Donegal tweed: Traditional Irish fabric weaves its way onto international catwalks

After decades of neglect, the tweed industry has become the height of international fashion and it is seeking to have its unique status protected by EU law

By Deirdre McQuillanSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00

Winter coat trends 2022: Sloping shoulders, oversize shapes and Irish tweed

After the staple choices of lockdown, the choice is wide for those looking for something a little more modish and metropolitan

By Deirdre McQuillanSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00

The Iveagh Markets: Can a former Dublin glory be saved?

After 25 years of vacancy and claims of neglect, the future of Edward Cecil Guinness’s gift to the city in 1906 hangs in the balance

By Deirdre FalveySat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00

Four must-try Portuguese red and white wines

John Wilson: At a tasting recently, I came across an old favourite of mine, Pegos Claros Reserva – it’s great value for money and widely available

By John WilsonSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

Dublin's Iveagh Markets

After 25 years of vacancy, neglect and damage, title to Iveagh Markets in Dublin’s Liberties, gifted to the people by Guinness in 1906, hangs in the balance in High Court mediation. Photographs: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times

Sat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

Emer McLysaght: The perimenopause guessing game feels like a cruel joke

The perimenopause guessing game feels like a cruel joke

By Emer McLysaghtSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

100 Irish online shops: Conor Pope rounds up the best stores for buying gifts this Christmas

Conor Pope rounds up the best independent stores for toys, treats, homeware, clothes, jewellery and other gifts

By Conor PopeSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: The neighbours have visions of the Vico Road turning into Morbella

A visit to their rental in Terenure reveals how far the Stop the Build campaign is willing to go

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

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Seán Moncrieff: This World Cup raises uncomfortable questions for fans

Fans will be watching their beloved sport take place in stadiums constructed from the blood of other people

By Seán MoncrieffSat Nov 19 2022 - 05:00

Beef stew, kale and cheddar dumplings

Gráinne O’Keefe: A deep rich wholesome winter meal

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 19 2022 - 04:00

Beef and spinach curry, garlic and cheese flatbread

November for me is the perfect time to move between bright autumnal dishes

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 19 2022 - 04:00

Slow braised beef and stout pies

Tender beef filling in crisp, buttery pastry

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 19 2022 - 03:57

I’ve tested hundreds of hand creams, and this is the best one

Laura Kennedy: I want a single hand cream to serve all purposes, day and night

By Laura KennedyFri Nov 18 2022 - 11:06

The psychiatric nurse from Wexford who quit to join the circus

What I Do: Ciara Grey performs as an aerialist in the big top with Circus Gerbola

By Ciara Grey, Joanne Hunt and Enda O'DowdFri Nov 18 2022 - 09:00

Hyde review: This four-storey colossus will hope to lure the Ivy crowd

This four-storey colossus will hope to lure the Ivy crowd to its shiny new terraces, bars and restaurants with a more interesting take on food

By Corinna HardgraveThu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00

How to find the best value rental car for your holiday

If you’ve booked your holiday and really need to hire a car, don’t delay, as prices will rise

By Conor PopeTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00

The best pizza base you’ll find on a supermarket shelf

Shelf Help: They can be frozen and leftovers reheat brilliantly in an air fryer

By Marie Claire DigbyTue Nov 15 2022 - 05:00

Mike Bunn: ‘I used to go to the Bailey with a green flower in my lapel and drink crème de menthe. You couldn’t miss me’

Mike Bunn arrived from England in the 1960s, then became one of Ireland’s foremost photographers. He is marking his 80th birthday with a restrospective

By Deirdre McQuillanMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00

Lilly Higgins: A delicious Mexican soup that’s easy, cheap and quick

Lilly Higgins: Sopa de fideo is a traditional comfort food made with pasta, tomatoes and spices

By Lilly HigginsMon Nov 14 2022 - 05:00

Sopa de fideo (Mexican tomato and pasta soup)

The noodles give the soup plenty of flavour, as they’re sautéed in oil first till golden brown

By Lilly HigginsMon Nov 14 2022 - 04:00

Could animal-free ‘dairy’ offer a sustainable alternative to milk and cheese?

Game Changers: Precision fermentation involves adding animal DNA to microbes and brewing them in vats to produce milk

By Catherine ClearySun Nov 13 2022 - 05:03

Should I always drink red wine with meat and white wine with fish?

How to Drink Better: If you don’t know a lot about wine, but would like to know more, this new series will help you get to grips with it

By John WilsonSun Nov 13 2022 - 05:00

Six of the best Christmas markets to visit around Europe, from Munich to Manchester

Here’s a selection of some of the best, which are close to airports served by direct flights from Ireland

By Shilpa GanatraSun Nov 13 2022 - 05:00

My Covid hobby has become a successful new career – and my husband resents it

Ask Roe: He’s making comments about my ‘attitude’ and we’ve stopped having sex. What’s happening?

By Roe McDermottSun Nov 13 2022 - 05:00

The couple behind the Galway restaurant most hotly tipped for a Michelin star

‘We all sit down for breakfast and lunch ... I want to get to know the people who work with me’

By Marie Claire DigbySat Nov 12 2022 - 06:15

Gráinne O’Keefe: Three pasta dishes made even better with Irish cheese

Comfort cooking: Italian cooking is renowned for its pasta dishes, and for good reason

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 12 2022 - 06:00

The small local shops changing what we buy and how we eat

The pandemic prompted a nationwide resurgence of local grocers offering quality Irish produce, changing the way we shop and eat at home

By Ali DunworthSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:30

Emer McLysaght: Would an island like Arranmore welcome a blow-in like me?

I fear being held responsible for bringing The Dryrobe Wars to Arranmore despite the island’s open welcome message to the world

By Emer McLysaghtSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

New Irish whiskeys that would make great Christmas presents

John Wilson: Offerings from Dingle Distillery, Wayward Irish Spirits, Lakeview and Teelings

By John WilsonSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

Some of our favourite independent food shops in Ireland

Just a few of the best new and established grocers supporting small Irish producers around the country

By Ali DunworthSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

Kombucha, pasta, spicy sauces and pickles: Gorgeous new foods to try, made by small Irish producers

From salty, sweet, spicy peanut butter that has garnered a cult following to Irish ‘hot’ honey and much more

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Schoolbooks shmoolbooks ... I didn’t do a tap at school and look at me’

I can pretty much feel the anger coming off the parents when I step into the room with a big superhero smile on my face

By Ross O'Carroll-KellySat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

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Into the wild: The nature retreats bringing men back to basics

Former Wexford hurler Diarmuid Lyng helps men reclaim their primal wildness

By Keith DugganSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

Seán Moncrieff: Breaking up with your TV provider is hard to do

I got sarky with the call centre guy, but he was only doing his job

By Seán MoncrieffSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00

Spinach agnolotti, Cashel Blue cheese, roast onion broth and cheese crisp

Pasta parcels stuffed with creamy cheese and topped with a savoury broth

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 12 2022 - 04:00

Celeriac cannelloni, Gubbeen cheese, wild mushrooms and crispy onions

Finely sliced sheets of celeriac stand in for pasta in this tasty take on a classic

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 12 2022 - 04:00

Cais na Tire cacio e pepe with roasted garlic bread

An Irish cheese that’s perfect with an Italian classic

By Gráinne O'KeefeSat Nov 12 2022 - 04:00

‘I fell in love with the idea of conserving art on a school trip to Italy’

What I Do: Louise O’Connor is a conservator at the National Library of Ireland

By Louise O’Connor, Gemma Tipton and Bryan O'BrienFri Nov 11 2022 - 09:00

How to cover a mammoth spot: prime, conceal twice and never, ever squeeze

Laura Kennedy: Even beauty writers get spots. Here’s my fool-proof technique for concealing them

By Laura KennedyFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00

Nadiya Hussain’s chicken shashlik

Frugal Feasts: The recipe will feed four people for less than €10

By Nadiya HussainFri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00

Chequer Lane review: Why did Jamie Oliver bother opening this new restaurant in Dublin?

This is the type of place you might tolerate in a captive environment such as an airport, or a large train station. But in the heart of the city? I think not

By Corinna HardgraveThu Nov 10 2022 - 06:00

Devin Toner’s one-pot salmon linguine

Frugal Feasts: A family favourite that's easy to tweak and easy on the wallet

By Devin TonerThu Nov 10 2022 - 05:00

Mairead Ronan’s chicken, mushroom, bacon and tarragon casserole

Frugal Feasts: A simple and delicious recipe that’s easy on the wallet

By Mairead RonanWed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00

How to travel sustainably: Book differently, go direct and holiday out of season

Travel Helpdesk: Sustainable travel isn’t just about choosing the train over a flight (but that also helps)

By Conor PopeTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00

Graham Herterich’s cauliflower and potato curry with naan bread and raita

Frugal Feasts: Cauliflour curry that’s easy to make and easy on the wallet

By Graham HerterichTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00

These puddings are great added to salads or used to make sausage rolls

Shelf Help: Pork puds are already cooked so just need to be heated by grilling or pan frying

By Marie Claire DigbyTue Nov 08 2022 - 05:00

The marvellous, otherworldly wonders hidden in Ireland’s bogs

Photographer Tina Claffey’s pictures offer a glimpse of the intricate beauty under our feet

By Catherine ClearyMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:10

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