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Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘I hate my children too. Like, how could three kids of mine turn out to be such dicks?’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: It’s the annual Paddy’s Day walk with the goys and the kids, and so far it’s not going well
Spring has sprung, so here’s what to prioritise in the garden
Key to keeping on top of the to-do list at this time of year is to prioritise ruthlessly
Two restaurant-inspired pasta dishes to make at home
Elevate home-cooked pasta dishes with cheffy inspiration
‘One of the lowest points of my life’: Elizabeth Day on marriage breakdown, IVF and How To Fail
Elizabeth Day made her name with her relatable accounts of failure. The How To Fail host is now reaping the rewards of her own success
Wearable tech: ‘It’s like having a personal health coach in your pocket. I live a healthier, better life because I have this’
Developments in health technology allow us to take more personal responsibility for our wellbeing, which may have significant consequences for the future
Nine new Irish attractions to explore: Defying gravity, distilling views and waterway wonders
From giant sculpture trails in Tyrone to a hidden gem in Tipperary, there’s a wealth of new adventures throughout the country
Gnocchi with slow-roasted lamb, crème fraîche and greens
Inspired by a recent visit to Allta on Dublin’s quays
Her ‘no’ was clear. She did not want to go home with him. Still he went on. And on
We have to teach young men that sex is not a thing you win. It is not the result of how well you negotiate or argue your case
Pick-me-up Irish beauty buys to soothe when stress strikes
These four products from Irish brands aim to bring calm and comfort
French Revolution takeaway: Ireland’s most expensive eclairs, but are they worth it?
This Dún Laoghaire bakery is creating something special using ingredients sourced from France
Spice bag with Champagne? The best wines to drink with tonight’s takeaway
How to Drink Better: To celebrate the weekend in style, Champagne is a great match for deep-fried foods
Ireland is setting itself up for a summer of excess: The caviar bump food trend has arrived
Yes, you read that correctly. Caviar off the back of the hand is the latest dining fad
China Tang review: You’ll be talking about the Peking duck for weeks
An exercise in precision, this is the kind of meal that stays with you long after the last bite
Food on campus: Greasy college grub makes way for smart student-led initiatives
From the Galway pantry tackling food waste to breakfast clubs and training restaurants, campus dining is having a moment
Sunshine styling: Spring’s top fashion trends, from barrel-leg trousers to boho floatiness
The season will blend practicality and function with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia
Blindboy Boatclub: ‘We took the blue from the sky and put it in the ground’
The world now faces record heatwaves, crop failures and ecosystem collapse – a much greater threat than the famines we faced before 1909. What are we doing?
Kelly Earley: ‘Mass emigration has robbed me of friends and Dublin feels like a ghost town, but I’m still here’
My devotion to Ireland is one-sided; the country rarely reciprocates
‘I don’t write a lot of personal stuff’: author Róisín Lanigan on being married, divorced and surviving cancer before her 30s
The Irish author is on the cusp of publishing her debut novel, which reflects on the realities of the housing crisis for young people
Walk the trails of St Patrick this weekend: From Tipperary to Donegal
Follow in the footsteps of St Patrick in eight trails beginning in six counties around Ireland
TV guide: the best new shows to watch, starting tonight
March 15-21: including the new series of Gangs of London, DWTS 2025 final and the St Patrick’s Festival Parade
The estate agent quoted a jaw-dropping figure for what he thought our house would go for
He did us a huge favour, but probably not in the way he would have hoped
I asked my husband for a divorce – everyone thinks I made a mistake. Did I?
Ask Roe: I fought for years to make it work, and I’ve nothing left. I’m just done
Claddagh ring revival: ‘The age group 25-35 have no problem lashing out €450 for one’
The Galway classic has become a prized accessory for a new generation of Irish people, keen to document and celebrate their heritage
Most schools fear Hennessy Coghlan-O’Hara like they would a typhoid outbreak
Honor has been caught using ChatGPT and faces being expelled, or at the very least, impeached as head girl
The fascinating history of the magnolias that are springing up around Ireland
Magnolia flowers are back in bloom, putting on a magnificent display in gardens around the country
What can I do about my hard-to-remove tree roots?
Firstly, break up the soil surface with a garden fork and remove as many of the smaller fibrous roots as you can
There’s more to New Zealand wine than Marlborough sauvignon
Climate conditions allow for great chardonnay, riesling and even albariño from other regions too
St Patrick’s Day feasts: How to make tasty modern versions of two Irish classics
Two recipes with wide appeal, using great Irish ingredients, that can be re-created anywhere in the world
Crispy bacon and cabbage cakes with gribiche
Gribiche sauce is a fancy name for an egg salad, packed with parsley, lemon juice and capers
Dalang takeaway: Korean food that hasn’t been dulled down for Irish tastes
The kimchi and dumplings here are home-made, while a few sauce tweaks punch up the flavours
Bobbi Brown: ‘I wasn’t a person anyone would have predicted to be successful... I’m sharing that anything’s possible’
The make-up great on five years of her ‘new’ brand and her experience writing her forthcoming book
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