Can you drink whiskey with dinner?
How to Drink Better: The author of a new Irish whiskey cookbook would argue that you most definitely can, and should
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Krispy Kreme rage, Teresa Mannion, HomeToVote: The moments that made the Irish Internet truly great
The viral moments we’d like to preserve if the vast online archive disappeared tomorrow
‘I constantly have to see my ex and the woman he cheated on me with, and I can’t move on’
Ask Roe: ‘I cannot stomach the sight of them, and it pains me that they seem so happy while I continue to relive the moment I found out about the cheating’
‘What’s the best way to clear brambles from my overgrown garden?’
‘It contains some lovely trees and shrubs that we want to keep’
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘So Westlife, huh? We’re all big fans in our gaff, aren’t we, Honor?’
The bouncers are on us like seagulls on a waffle cone
Soon I will be three years off alcohol. I find singsongs more difficult in sobriety
Luckily, the rest of the assembled company are well Chablied and not shy about singing
Mark Moriarty: Embrace true Spanish flavours and dining styles with these two easy recipes
Now is your time to master patatas bravas while wowing fellow diners with the seasoning of your lamb
Make mine a malbec: four ways to try this seductive grape, starting at €8
Malbec thrives around the Argentinian city of Mendoza, but came originally from France
Camille O’Sullivan on her cancer: ‘You have to go further than a smear test’
After cancer, a hysterectomy, menopause and years of stage fright, O’Sullivan talks about fear, ageing, performance and why she is determined to keep finding joy in the chaos
How evergreens can elevate your winter garden
They may take years to establish, but your future self will thank you eventually
Mark Moriarty’s Spanish recipe for lamb shoulder with patatas bravas
Every wondered how to perfect the seasoning on patatas bravas? Look no further
Mark Moriarty’s Spanish recipe for black pudding croquettes with red pepper aioli
Looking for a way to use up leftover mash? This will elevate it to heights it would never otherwise have reached
Hot and cold therapy meets massage at this west of Ireland spa
The Voya Cryo Revive Ritual combines a full body massage with alternating heat and cold
Séamas O’Reilly: Am I a soft, overprotective dad bringing his own childhood traumas to bear?
My son doesn’t yet have proper football trainers, since we, his miserly parents, haven’t yet committed to such accoutrements
Comedian Justine Stafford: ‘I thought if I lost weight, it would help, but it spiralled’
The Meath comedian on being bitten by the entertainment bug as a child, overcoming anorexia, and her new book and podcast
Blackthorn restaurant review: Much skill on show at this stylish Galway bolthole
Chef Nathan Hindmarsh has an adventurous style that pays off, helped by his Mibrasa charcoal grill
What is the best alternative to Botox?
Nothing beats botox for a smooth appearance, but other products and treatments can address fine lines and wrinkles and firmness
Author Ellen Ryan: ‘Ireland is my muse. That’s where my conviction for writing comes from’
Writer and journalist Ellen Ryan on folklore, family and finding magic in Ireland
‘I would like to transfer my late mother’s beloved rose bushes to my own home. But how?’
‘I’m thinking of either digging up some of the rose bushes from her garden or taking cuttings’
Irish Guide Dogs at 50: ‘He made the difference of being able to leave the house or not’
Service users old and new share stories of how the Irish charity has improved their lives
‘My friend group ganged up on me - did I deserve it?’
Ask Roe: I feel so humiliated that I don’t know how to be around them... Am I playing the victim?
Ireland’s secret lakes: Five incredible places to explore
From the heart-shaped Lough Ouler in Co Wicklow to the obsidian and tragedy-tinged waters of Doolough in Co Mayo
Ireland’s rising star Ella Lily Hyland: ‘People would say I was meant for the stage, because I was mad’
The actor, a ‘dark horse’ in Tall Tales & Murder, an offbeat assassin in Black Doves and now in the play Electra/Persona, learned to take direction in an unusual way
Autumn’s fashion trends 2026: Corina Gaffey’s top tips on how to refresh your wardrobe
The standout trends worth investing as the new season pieces filter into stores and how clothes you own can feel fresh with a few styling tweaks
How to decode the foil seal at the top of a bottle of wine
How to Drink Better: The capsule was originally a wax seal designed to protect the wine from leakage, dirt and insects
Builder-TV presenter Harrison Gardner: ‘Ireland felt like the most welcoming country I’d ever been to’
The author, TV presenter and podcaster has taught hundreds of people through his building-for-beginners courses in Clare
In your 50s it feels like time is rapidly running out. Time for what though?
Research tells me that 55 is an ‘angel number’ and could be a sign of ‘upcoming life changes, personal growth and fresh starts’
Builder-TV presenter Harrison Gardner on five things every Irish home should do to prepare for the unexpected
These tips are about closing small gaps in an ordinary home that can cause anxiety when things aren’t going to plan
‘We’ve been trying to break them up, haven’t we? A year or two in the clink – he won’t wait for her’
Hennessy suddenly smiles at the old man. ‘Damn it,’ the old man goes, ‘you’ve got an idea, haven’t you?’
Do you love good French sauvignon blanc? Try a white Bordeaux
Bordeaux tends to be known for its reds, but wine insiders have been admiring its whites for years
Eating in: It doesn’t get better than a movie night at home with classic, elevated snacks
Who needs a cinema when you’ve got loaded nachos with chilli beef and parmesan?
How to set your garden ablaze with autumn colour
It’s the season for trees and shrubs to steal the limelight through a process of radical transformation
Mark Moriarty’s movie night recipe for loaded home-made hot dogs with crème fraîche and jalapeño
Make sure you warm the brioche buns just before serving
Mark Moriarty’s movie night recipe for loaded nachos with chilli beef and Parmesan
Remember to start off with a pot that can be placed in the oven with a lid on
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