Irish Women of the World: Saoirse Ronan shines amid cultural stars

From acting, casting and designing to writing comedy, novels and poetry, these women’s artistic endeavours have a wide influence

Wellness trends: Lena Dunham on fitness, Weight Watchers mindfulness and mental baths

Meditation and mindfulness go mainstream and it’s all about brain health

Children of the new Northern Ireland

Weekend Read: Teenagers in Northern Ireland who turn 18 this year grew up after the signing of the Belfast Agreement, in 1998, and have known only peacetime. Ten of them talk about their lives, attitudes and expectations

Handy – the app that is cleaning up around the world

Oisin Hanrahan wants his cleaning and DIY service to be the Uber for home services

Case study: ‘I am getting brilliant experience and training with the NHS’

Sarah Doran (24), Irish speech and language therapist working in Berkshire

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Rents soar across Dublin as students begin housing search

Dublin rental prices jump 15 per cent, while Cork, Galway and Limerick up 6 to 7 per cent

Aris rents Lincoln Place offices

Positive thinking is just the tonic for pharmacies boss

The managing director of Lloyds pharmacy chain is determined to grow the business despite facing difficult trading conditions