‘Ten years ago you’d never imagine rewilding and glamping appealing to visitors but it’s a big draw’
A quiet revolution is taking place across the land, with landowners from Ballydehob to the Burren leading the charge for change
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
Fashion exhibitions worth travelling for in 2026: From Schiaparelli in London to Alaïa and Dior in Paris
Valentino Garavani, Vivienne Westwood and Madame Grès are among designers showcasing in Madrid, Rome, Berlin and elsewhere
Why are flowers not reappearing in my wildflower meadow?
I’ve planted a lot of snake’s head fritillaries around our family home, but they are not thriving
We may be living through the angriest period in human history
Angry men can rattle off all sorts of reasons for their fury, yet increasingly, the reasons are becoming less important
‘I can’t find any interesting men in Ireland. They are emotionally and sexually conservative’
Ask Roe: I travel a lot and at home I find the talent available never left Ireland for more than a holiday
John Wilson’s guide to buying and drinking Marsala wine
How to Drink Better: Produced in Sicily, Marsala was first popularised in the 18th century
Author Djamel White: ‘I didn’t feel like I fit in at school or at home’
After dropping out, the debut novelist went on to study creative writing, eventually gaining a master’s. Now, he is happy to represent kids who don’t quite fit the system
‘We’re losing, like, 32-0. The Blackrock first years are taking us aport’
My three sons, who I had to pay to play – a grand each, seeing as you’re asking – are the worst players on the pitch
‘It’s just there on your phone’: Why millions of people are using AI for therapy
Researchers are beginning to see bots repurposed for emotional support in lieu of traditional mental healthcare
Turn your kitchen into a Parisian bistro with these two gorgeous, simple recipes
Journey back through the history of French cuisine with these traditional and rewarding dishes
How to successfully divide plants in spring
The process couldn’t be more straightforward, but timing is crucial and it does require a bit of muscle
Ireland’s best foodie destinations: Perfect restaurants, lovely pubs and local produce
We’ve got boots on the ground on four Irish culinary destinations recommended by you – Abbeyleix, Kinsale, Carrick-on-Shannon and Belfast
Get on trend with these four lighter red wines from the Loire
If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink
Mark Moriarty’s easy recipe for beef Bourguignon
You’ll need to allow your flameproof casserole dish to get smoking hot for this traditional French recipe
Mark Moriarty’s simple recipe for French onion soup
You’ll need a good bit of patience at the start of this recipe but it’ll be worth it
Brianna Parkins: I won’t make my life harder. I’ll take the lift, eat biscuits, choose easy
Extreme thinness is back and a self-denial boom is on the way, I will resist
Jessica Reynolds: ‘Being in the Kneecap film opened my eyes to my Irish identity’
Irish actor on growing up in Co Down, the film that changed everything, and her lead role in Channel 4’s A Woman of Substance
I’ve cracked the code to achieving the perfect fake tan at home. Here’s how
Simone Gannon’s step-by-step guide to an ultra-even bronze, with no tell-tale streaky hands or ankles
King’s Biryani House review: It’s easy to see why this south Dublin venue is a local favourite
Chef Gul Azam applies great intuition and knowledge to his dishes, with biryani the main event
‘In Dublin people say they’re exhausted. Danes look down on idea of always being busy’
‘In Dublin people say they’re exhausted, the Danes look down on the idea of always being busy’
Stylist Corina Gaffey: How to wear green long after St Patrick’s Day
Lime, chartreuse and emerald were all big colours on the catwalk for spring
Seán Burke, Irish comedian in London: ‘My accent goes a long way when I’m on stage’
Irish comedian in London: Even if the jokes are good, if you look nervous people can tell you aren’t believing in yourself'
An Irishwoman in New York: ‘You can be who you want here if you learn to climb the ladder’
‘There is something otherworldly about this place,’ says Irish-language advocate Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan
Ireland’s ancient pilgrim paths: 14 trails to walk across the country
Ireland has a network of pilgrim paths, with all major routes long predating the Camino
Watching our daughter discover she’s good at something is a great joy
Kids are figuring out who they are, which is another way of saying they are attempting, or hoping, there is something about them that is different from others
‘For many, growing up queer in Ireland was a trauma almost – they ran away’
Derek Murphy in London hopes Queer Irish Film & Television UK can help people ‘dip their toes back into Irishness’
‘My girlfriend regularly texts her ex-boyfriend. Am I being too insecure about it?’
Ask Roe: She explained that before their relationship they were just friends and she wanted to keep that friendship
What is the best way to drink Madeira wine and will it last after I open it?
How to Drink Better: You should check which grape went into your Madeira, a wine that deserves greater popularity
How can I help my magnolia tree to flourish?
As magnolias dislike being pruned, the risk is one of cutting out branches on which flower buds have been slowly developing since the previous spring
Fearmhíniú (mansplaining), báinín (flat white) and other Irish words for modern life
As technology and culture evolve, the Irish language continues to generate new vocabulary
‘I’m so full of myself this morning that I’m actually making myself sick’
I’ve never been more chillaxed approaching a big game
Irish director in London: ‘You find yourself connected to Irish people, there’s a familiarity’
Ronan Corrigan aims to base his second feature film back home in his native Derry and in Co Donegal
Four Irish whiskeys to try for St Patrick’s Day, including one in a can
And now is the time to pick up the latest iteration of Midleton Very Rare, Ireland’s most collectible whiskey
Mark Moriarty’s best classic Irish recipes for St Patrick’s Day
The quality of Irish food can stand tall against cuisines from anywhere else in the world
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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