Thought fuchsia and montbretia were native Irish plants? Think again
Japanese knotweed has been described as the supreme weed, yet it was still being sold in Irish garden centres right up until the 1980s
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
When Honor drops the news, I sit there with my mouth open like someone from Roscommon seeing escalators for the first time
Honor’s debs is coming up, and Sorcha’s telling her not to make the same mistake she made
Gay Spar, the George’s Street Arcade, traffic junctions: 52 reasons to love Dublin right now
A celebration of the capital in all her current glory. The magic, the mischief and the unexpected moments that make Dublin one of the best little towns in the world
Move over Albariño, make way for godello – Spain’s answer to chardonnay
In the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followed
Make a bank holiday brunch to remember with these simple, classic egg dishes
Turkish eggs with a curveball of chorizo and poached eggs and rosti with a sauerkraut zing
Potato and cabbage rosti with poached eggs
Sauerkraut and a splash of Tabasco add interest and zest to this dish
Turkish eggs with chorizo, yoghurt and sourdough
The curveball of Spanish chorizo gives these Classic Turkish eggs a twist
James Kavanagh: Anxiety had me in a chokehold ... I wasn’t able to leave the house
The influencer and food entrepreneur on overcoming anxiety, finding his tribe and life in the countryside
My tried and tested skincare routine for flights
Land with plump, hydrated skin every time you travel with this step-by-step in-flight routine
Brianna Parkins: Do I look like a soft target? Do I give off the sad, sorry vibes of a person who can be inconvenienced?
A friend told me I had spent too long in Ireland and was ‘afraid of not being seen as sound’
Fat Phill’s in Temple Bar: Burgers built for the algorithm, not the appetite
This Dutch import serves maximalist fast food with visual punch
Bougie picnic: Up your al fresco game with quality bites and minimal fuss
Colourfully arrange platters in minutes mixing breads, crackers, cheeses, fruit and vegetables
Baba’de restaurant review: You won’t eat like this anywhere else in Ireland
Expect rogue dishes at ridiculously reasonable prices at this casual restaurant in Baltimore
The best restaurants around Ireland for a long, leisurely lunch
From modern Irish cooking to Asian fusion, here are the best spots for a lovely lunch
Ten great food trucks and restaurant pop-ups around Ireland
The tastiest moveable feasts this summer, from mushroom fillet rolls in Potobello to seafood spice boxes in Ballycotton
Ten days in Mexico: ‘Is it dangerous, everyone wants to know’
From mariachi dance parties to traditional trajinera boats, Frida Kahlo’s house and ‘kisses’ of mescal, Mexico is a swirl of joyous activity
Yes, I’m a grump, but I don’t get all the fuss about barbecues
You have to sit there and munch on your insect-laced burger and declare it to be delicious to stroke the ego of a man who barely knows how to switch on a kettle
Is it worth investing in fine wine?
How to Drink Better: As with any investment, you need to understand the market
How can I protect my garden from drought?
Weather extremes are becoming increasingly common, creating challenging growing conditions for garden plants
Death Cafes: ‘It’s a privilege to talk about death and dying with people, because you learn a lot about living’
A network of Death Cafes have sprung up around the country, offering people a place to talk about life and death over tea and cake
I’ve met a wonderful man – but he’s starting to give me the ‘ick’
Ask Roe: Should I accept that no one is perfect, or keep looking?
The struggles and charms of variegated gardening
I belong firmly to that judgmental minority for whom variegated plants rarely get through the garden gate
FeliSpeaks: Life as a ‘black, Irish, queer culchie’
Felicia Olusanya, aka FeliSpeaks, has created a show with thisispopbaby for the Dublin Fringe, exploring what it is like to grow up as a ‘queer black Irish midlands culchie’
The old dear made a seating plan for her own funeral. She didn’t want ugly people in the first three pews
It’s the morning of Fionnuala’s funeral and the gaff is a scene of chaos
Two easy lamb and cod dishes transformed by quick flavoursome sauces
Very simple ingredients can be elevated to restaurant standard with handy professional flourishes
An easy guide to the best Languedoc reds
John Wilson: One general rule is that mountainous terrain further from the sea produces more interesting wines
‘I saw a lot of graphic content’: Meet the Gen-Zers who are switching off their smartphones
It’s not easy to live in the modern world without a smartphone or social media, but a growing number of young people are actively choosing to reduce the time they spend on them
Steamed cod with asparagus and vinegar butter
A trick here is the vinegar butter – a version of the classic beurre blanc
Roast lamb rump with jus gras, peas and mint
The cut is slightly tougher in texture than the more commonplace leg or loin, but repays you in flavour
Always on your phone? Five ways to reduce your screentime
Setting time limits on certain apps is a good place to start
‘Moving home to Ireland was the best thing I ever did, but I’ll always have this love of Denmark’
By selling out and taking on capitalistic values of the UK and US, we’re in danger of selling our birthright
Dr Sam Bunting: ‘By 40, your skin has half the energy it had at 20. It can’t respond the same way’
Skincare brand owner and dermatologist reveals the beauty of a pared-back routine, and her hero skin ingredient
Nothing really terrible can happen to you while having a little sit-down. With a biscuit
Work, especially if you love what you do, will be stressful. It will challenge your abilities daily. At least let me do it in a chair with a good back
The Counter Deli review: Reliable sausage rolls, sandwiches and gourmet specialty foods
A smart pit stop for toasties, charcuterie and pantry treats, but not everything hits the mark
Crosswords & Puzzles
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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