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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
Exploring England: 10 destinations to try on a short-hop break
From literary landmarks to prehistoric stone circles, there’s plenty to offer just a short flight or ferry away
I worry my sister’s lack of selfishness is damaging her health
Ask Roe: My sister volunteers to help anyone in need, even when she doesn’t like them that much. It’s heartbreaking to see her in constant pain
Paralympian Orla Comerford: ‘You never know when a personal best or a race will be your last’
The athlete on the precariousness of a sporting career, her pride at showing her medals to the children of Raheny, and fighting for inclusivity
John Wilson’s guide to making the ultimate summer wine spritzer
How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake
‘Our lives have changed unimaginably’: The people who quit city life for rural Ireland
Families who moved from city life share the freedoms, challenges and surprises of building a new life in the countryside
Want a glorious flower garden next summer? Now is the time to sow seeds
The time is ripe for preening and planting
‘Charles has changed since moving to Bray. He turned up in Portmornock Golf Club yesterday – wearing a Dryrobe’
Hennessy tells me the old man is in danger of getting thrown out of the club, which would be his ultimate humiliation
Paul and Máire Flynn on closing The Tannery after 30 years: ‘It was really, really tough’
As they prepare to move on from their restaurant, Paul and Máire Flynn look back on three decades at the peak of the trade
Mark Moriarty: Two brilliant recipes to celebrate the US - Maine lobster roll and Key lime pie
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these two eminently simple dishes, including a no-bake dessert
John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wine
It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for no-bake Key lime pie
The fridge will do the hard work for you while you are asleep
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for Maine lobster roll
Store your live lobster in the fridge until you’re ready to use (sharp knife and strong will needed)
Gucci Westman’s make-up philosophy: ‘I always wanted to look like myself’
The cosmetic designer and make-up artist to stars including Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Aniston is synonymous with skin that looks fresh, sculpted and glowing
My son’s frustrating World Cup sticker book is a perfect reflection of Fifa
My son’s World Cup sticker book offers an unmissable opportunity for me to deliver the first ever broadsheet book review of this most vaunted form of literature
I don’t care so much about Taylor Swift’s life decisions these days. I have bigger questions
I found the recent heat oppressive. A cruel summer. I could not sleep at night. I played games on my phone, distracting myself
Will my next restaurant bill be cheaper because of this week’s VAT cut?
As with many monetary matters, the answer will very much depend on individual choices
Chongqing Hotpot review: Delicious regional Chinese food in Dublin 6, but make sure you read the signs
You’ll get a great meal here and it won’t break the bank. Just apply caution before digging in
Sara Baume: ‘You realise who you actually want to have around as you age’
The author’s new book centres on her friendship with the artist Mollie Douthit, which became central to her life in an unexpected way
Stress-free styling for a summer occasion
Chances are, if it feels more like you, you’ll wear it with more confidence
How to enjoy your holiday this summer: An expert guide to taking a proper break
How to plan time off that genuinely restores body, mind and mood, from switching off properly to eating with enjoyment
‘My husband cheated on me with sex workers, blew up our family, and is now living his best life’
Ask Roe: Choices your husband made have no reflection on your worth, and are entirely a reflection on him
Get away with the gang: 13 staycation choices for big family or friend groups
Supersizing it? These holiday spots, from Kerry to Fermanagh, are ideal for big groups
Rosé wines: will a lighter shade mean a better taste?
How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glass
Why are my ammi flowers dying in my garden’s cut-flower patch?
These graceful ornamental plants are vulnerable to both carrot fly and carrot motley virus
Two easy ways to go meat-free without compromising on taste
These recipes offer full-on flavour at a reasonable cost. You won’t miss the beef
‘It gives me the shivers to think what may happen if I can’t manage,’ my mother told a newspaper in 1981
I recall a picture in a newspaper of my mother years ago, only to unearth it and find the story behind it as real today as it was back in 1981
Summer wine: three rosés worth a splurge plus one for all budgets
Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades
Sculptural evergreens, ferns and grasses to add drama to urban gardens
Small city gardens are akin to theatrical stages just waiting for the right props to set the tone
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Wait a minute, are you telling me there’s a World Cup in soccer?’
I’ve arrived home to find my wife, my four sons and my in-laws watching, quite literally, a soccer match
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for black bean and roasted root vegetable chilli with coriander rice and sour cream
Once you’ve chopped the celeriac and parsnips, this dish will come together very easily
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for slow-cooked mushroom and halloumi burgers
Don’t forget the the lime yoghurt, which is gloriously simple to make
Séamas O’Reilly: I tell my son the truth about football
I was a wiry, bookish nerd who grew up in open countryside with little else to do than play football
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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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