I hate being sick but I’ve a fear of visiting any doctor. I’m not alone in this
Seán Moncrieff: Men seem held back by a range of factors, which presumably vary depending on the male in question
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Can a name determine our fate? Florence Knapp on her debut novel
Debut novelist Florence Knapp on her remarkable new novel, the influence of Irish authors on her work, and that long journey into publishing fiction
‘I have vaginismus and I’m afraid I’ll never find a man who doesn’t pressure me’
Ask Roe: Partners I attempted penetrative sex with in the past backed away once it became clear that sex was not straightforward
Ten things you should know about whiskey
How to Drink Better: What’s the difference between Irish and Scotch? Blended or single malt? With or without water?
Actor Emily Taaffe: ‘There’s an opening-up about the challenges women face when they become mothers’
The Irish actor’s upcoming TV series, Little Disasters, delves into dark and underexplored issues that can accompany motherhood
An ode to the group chat, a lifeline for new mums
We mourn the loss of the ‘village’ in modern times, but I think the village begins elsewhere these days
Dara Ó Briain: ‘I’m a man, I can’t manage family at the best of times ... now I’ve willingly taken on a 600% increase in family members’
Ó Briain describes his revelatory new stand-up show about the search for his biological father as like a real-life version of the film Elf
What are the best vegetables and fruits to grow in a polytunnel?
Gardening Q&A: A wide variety of salad crops can be grown quickly and exceptionally well in this protected microclimate
The best ferns for Irish gardens: Fern man Billy Alexander’s best picks
Alexander, of Kells Bay House & Gardens, is aiming for gold at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show
Get your bold flavours fast with these two simple Asian dishes
Chow mein and sweet-and-sour chicken offer rapid-fire satisfaction
Riesling, muscadet, sherry: Time to give these unloved wines a second chance
These wines may have fallen out of favour but there are great versions that deserve revisiting
Honor goes, ‘People will talk about my speech for years to come. And that’s just in the libel courts’
My daughter is giving the valedictory at the Mount Anville graduation, and there’s a little something in it for everyone
Sweet and sour chicken with steamed rice
It’s not exactly authentic, but it’s one of the world’s most popular dishes for a reason
Popular Connemara food truck Misunderstood Heron avoids closure with relocation to Mayo tourist spot
Award-winning food truck forced to shut down in Leenane will reopen in P Dan’s Pub near Louisburgh
Irish history takes off on TikTok: Meet the people teaching the world about Ireland in 60-second bites
Irish video creators are becoming popular on the platform, even building big audiences overseas. But is this an effective way to tell often-complex stories?
Being a woman on TV: One viewer described my teeth as ‘tea-stained’
Most emails I get are not about the quality of my journalism, but what I wear and the state of my hair
Dorothy Cross: ‘I don’t think art is about talent really. It’s about a route you take’
Irish artist says: ‘I think there’s a freedom here that comes from being postcolonial’
I wear LED masks at home and think they’re worth the money
Whether you’re dealing with acne, redness or signs of ageing, LED light therapy can work wonders
Jaipur Dalkey review: The best takeaway biryani we’ve ever eaten
The cooking reworks Indian dishes through an Irish lens
The Pig’s Ear, Nassau Street review: A revived menu reimagines Joyce’s Dublin? It could be awful, but it works
Kidneys, famine soup, coddle – all the makings of a concept-led circus, but the cooking shines through
Albania has been dubbed ‘the Maldives of Europe’, but there’s so much more to this fascinating country
Albania is a place for history lovers, the curious and the open-minded
‘People felt lonely and without support. The Wellness Hub brings everyone together’
Inspired by a trend emerging in New York and London, ‘social wellness clubs’ are popping up around Ireland
Spring/summer 2025 fashion trends can be achieved using your existing wardrobe. Here’s how
Corina Gaffey: Make your outfits feel fresh with surprising pairings, layering and the ‘wrong shoes’
Jess Murphy: ‘Everybody’s equal in my kitchen – whether you wash dishes or cook on an open fire grill’
The Kai restaurant chef-proprietor says appreciation of food is the easiest way to overcome cultural barriers
‘A passionate lover from 12 years ago has popped up on a dating app. Should I find out where I stand?’
Ask Roe: ‘He claims to be looking for a long-term commitment and I can’t stop thinking about him’
My daughter drags us on to rollercoasters but is wary of the monkey bars. People are a mystery
I usually pass the time on funfair rides by trying to calculate where I will land when whatever contraption I’m strapped into snaps off
Does whiskey age in a similar fashion to wine?
How to Drink Better: A 10-year-old whiskey will always remain a 10-year-old no matter how long it’s kept
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘My old dear doesn’t have the embarrassment gene. It’s a South Dublin thing’
So, my brother slash half-brother finds out what he missed out on by the old dear giving the dude away
Garden chemicals can seem like a magic wand. But this is the lesson I’ve learned
It’s liberating to accept that you’re never going to be master of your own garden, and this isn’t a failing
Midleton at the heart of Ireland’s whiskey boom – 200 years on
Ireland has a growing range of interesting whiskeys as it emerges from the doldrums of the 20th century
Two summer salads using outstanding ingredients that are a meal in themselves
These couscous- and chicory-based salads are packed with flavour
How do I stop birds uprooting my vegetable seedlings?
Unfortunately, this is often a problem for kitchen gardeners at this time of year
‘Alan Hawe was a wolf in sheep’s clothing who fooled us all’: Clodagh Hawe’s sister on her fight for the truth
In her memoir, Deadly Silence, Jacqueline Connolly traces the unimaginable tragedies in her life, the coercive control her sister suffered and her fight to make the murders of her loved ones count for something
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