Our wedding story: ‘We met by chance thanks to a late night out. It was love at first pint’Elizabeth McClean and Inish O’Doherty came home from US for Christmas wedding in IrelandSat Apr 18 2015 - 01:00
My Obituary: Making people laugh was actor Elva Trill’s greatest giftA series in which people help to pen their own obituaries. ‘Elva Trill was cast as some extreme characters, but as long as people smiled at the absurdness, she was happy’Wed Apr 15 2015 - 05:45
Menopause: advice for coping with ‘change on the deepest level’It can happen in your 40s, and this huge change can affect your personality, sexual needs and general outlook. But it can also be a positive time, says author Jill Shaw RuddockFri Apr 10 2015 - 06:00
My Obituary: Sandy Kennedy, a ‘wild one’ and artist who ate life upA series in which people help to write their own obituaries: ‘Kennedy always made time to play. She argued that idealism was hope, and bemoaned Victorian attitudes to female artists’Wed Apr 08 2015 - 06:00
My Obituary: Duke Special ‘dared to go on lesser trodden paths’In the first of a new series, Duke Special helps to compose the obituary he would like to have when he dies, and plans an unforgettable funeralFri Apr 03 2015 - 06:00
‘Everybody’s queer’: life on the sexuality spectrumOur sexuality constantly changes, says Emer O’Toole, whose book describes her gender-bending coming of age in GalwayMon Mar 30 2015 - 06:00
Why it’s worth paying for spring cleanersCleaning firms are seeing an increase in demand as people decide that time matters more than the cost – or embarrassment – of hiring a cleanerTue Mar 24 2015 - 13:00
A fresh start: spring clean your house and your lifeIt’s the season of renewal and good intentions, but whatever you do, do it your own way, advises New Yorker Gretchen Rubin in her new self-improvement guideMon Mar 23 2015 - 07:00
Why our partners matter most to usOur most important relationships are not with blood relatives but with partners (especially if you’re a man) and friends (especially if you’re a woman)Sun Mar 22 2015 - 11:10
The next generation: ‘For my children, the world is their oyster’Being a full-time carer has enabled Yvonne Lynam to give her father life, her mother the freedom to live on her own and her children the freedom to be themselvesSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Partners in life: ‘We have a common bond’Four years ago Gerry Niland feared that his feisty, sociable wife, Jennifer Butler, would die from her heart condition. But they and their sons have weathered the stormSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Katie Taylor: ‘I want to tell girls it’s not how you look that’s important’The boxer believes girls should have more female sporting role models, and so she is mentoring teens in Sky Sports’ Living for Sport programmeMon Feb 23 2015 - 11:00
Kate Holmquist: We need to make divorce quicker, cheaper and a more dignified process‘The cost of divorce, the lengthy, emotionally cruel process and the hideous atmosphere of the family law courts can all be changed’Fri Feb 13 2015 - 00:02
Gay teacher who pixelated face wins wedding competition‘Pixel’ and partner win contest after masking her face in video entry to protect careerThu Feb 12 2015 - 18:53
I have always been suspicious of any sort of ‘programme’Seeing my strengths recognised has been a real boost, although I’m stunned at what they are.Wed Feb 11 2015 - 18:23
Gay teacher pixelated face for wedding contest to protect careerWoman says ‘no political agenda’ behind move; Minister says people should be ‘horrified’Wed Feb 11 2015 - 16:55
How to find love online: ‘Behind a screen, you can be bolder, brasher and wittier’Daisy Buchanan’s book about dating in the digital age suggests enlisting a friend to give you a second opinion and using Twitter to get a more accurate view of a potential match’s personality and interestsTue Feb 10 2015 - 06:30
The Pope may think smacking is okay, but we know it's harmfulThree out of five adults support a ban on slapping, research has foundFri Feb 06 2015 - 17:24
‘Homeless Jesus’ statue gifted to people of IrelandPiece will be placed at Dublin’s Christ Church cathedralMon Feb 02 2015 - 12:11
Homeless Jesus on his way to ‘the spiritual heart of Dublin’Tim Schmalz’s bronze statue is destined for Christ Church Cathedral, and it might be followed by a second statue near where homeless man Jonathan Corrie diedMon Feb 02 2015 - 08:45
Age-gap relationships: why all the bad press?Stephen Fry recently married a man 30 years his junior. What factors determine the chances of success of such relationships?Tue Jan 27 2015 - 06:00
‘We live in a culture of competitive maternity’: writers open up about motherhoodIn the book Things I Wish I’d Known, writers who are mothers share all the things your friends would never tell you about the experienceFri Jan 23 2015 - 06:00
Turn potential into something lastingThe Potentialife programme aims to bring out the best in businesspeopleFri Jan 23 2015 - 01:30
Michelle: ‘Life is much better in the US for divorced women’After six years of a ‘draining’ divorce process in Ireland, one woman moved to USTue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
Harry: ‘I will be paying her for the rest of my life’Should a woman in her 40s be financially supported by her ex-husband instead of going out to work?Tue Jan 20 2015 - 01:00
My divorce: ‘I can’t afford more legal fees’Alison: ‘My ex left when I was pregnant with our eldest and he was deadbeat in that period’Mon Jan 19 2015 - 01:00
Divorce, Irish styleAlmost 20 years ago, after a bitter debate, Ireland voted for the introduction of divorce. Almost 100,000 people have availed of the law since then. How have they fared, and what’s life like after marriage breakdown?Sat Jan 17 2015 - 06:00
How to fall in love. This weekendThe 36-question love spell that psychologists say will find you a mateFri Jan 16 2015 - 17:14
Claire Byrne: ‘I’m not a calm person at all. I can be quite highly strung’Coming back from maternity leave is stressful enough without having to establish a new live TV show that bears your name, but Byrne, despite her nerves, loves challengesMon Jan 12 2015 - 06:00
Therapy unlocked: a guide to finding the right therapist for youThere are thousands of therapists out there, but it’s not easy to assess their qualifications, particularly in the throes of a crisis. Here’s our guide to finding helpSat Jan 10 2015 - 06:00
Church at Christmas is good for you, research findsEven if you have no religion and worry about being hypocritical, services improve relationshipsMon Dec 22 2014 - 17:38
Any room at the inn for Homeless Jesus in Dublin?Tim Schmalz is hoping the capital can find a home for his controversial statue, an ambition that is especially pertinent after the death of a homeless man near the DáilMon Dec 08 2014 - 06:00
50 ways to keep calm at ChristmasFeeling overwhelmed already? Christmas doesn’t have to be so stressful.Sat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00
A silent scene as men try to lift homeless man found dead in doorway near Dáil‘Scandalous conditions’ of homelessness highlighted in the year of dead man’s birthWed Dec 03 2014 - 10:55
Ritz cracker casserole, green jelly salad: Thanksgiving recipes worth writing home aboutAs the US celebrates ‘Turkey Day’ today, some Americans living in Ireland give us their food memories of the holiday and share some recipesThu Nov 27 2014 - 03:05
Frozen folly: why the parental pursuit of Elsa dolls just doesn’t make senseOpinion: ‘Why does an anxious parent work themselves into a state, convinced their child’s Christmas will be ruined without a particular gift?’Mon Nov 24 2014 - 16:55
Does prostitution demean, degrade and dehumanise the buyers of sex?Opinion: ‘In the debate about the criminalisation of the purchase of sex, it is an overlooked issue’Tue Nov 11 2014 - 16:20
‘Recently I hit rock bottom: lunch was half a tub of gorgeous banana caramel Ben & Jerry’s’Kate Holmquist, journalistThu Nov 06 2014 - 13:44
Looking for a haunting tonight? We’ve found 13 of Ireland’s most haunted placesFrom the archive: A book seeks to chart all the dark and spirit-laden places in IrelandFri Oct 31 2014 - 10:00
