The Irish Times

Patrick Freyne: Where did a Star Trek space person learn to say ‘Sláinte’?

Star Trek: Picard is lost in nostalgia and doing its best to be no fun

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 05:00

In a Word. . . choice

Nothing is simple anymore – even ordering a cup of coffee

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 00:30

Any excuse for a party? The Irish people celebrating Meghan and Harry's wedding

There’s no better way to watch royal event, even ironically, than a viewing party

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Why the Famine Irish didn’t emigrate to South Africa

A ship carrying Irish convicts arrived in Cape Town in 1849. They never made it ashore

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 13:30

Some 4,000 Irish girls sent to Australia under orphan scheme

Descendants of orphans transported to Australia want memorial in Carrick-on-Shannon

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 01:00

Beauty report: summer scents for the home

Candles, diffusers, sprays and drawer liners to make your space smell special

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 14:00

Making tracks on the Venice Simplon-Orient Express

Enjoy a vintage experience filled with good food, beautiful scenery and gleaming carriages

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 04:44

People to watch in 2016: Food

From fermentation workshops to cheffing to teaching kitchen skills to communities, here are five people making a difference in the world of food this year

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 00:00

On Beauty: Snails on your face and other weird trends

Fancy some eyeball jewellery? Foot Botox? Step this way

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00

Whether it's a Netflix original like Orange Is The New Black, a British comedy like Peep Show or just completely addictive like Breaking Bad; we've listed and categorised the very best Netflix boxsets for you to enjoy.

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 12:00

Why we get a better cup in Ireland than all the tea in China

In the first of a two-part series, a trip to a Rwandan tea plantation leads to an exploration of how the second World War led to the tea we drink in Ireland being of unusually high quality – and what all this has to do with Anglo Irish Bank

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 10:15