‘I felt nobody had my back’: What the Rotunda row says about public v private maternity care – The Irish Times
During her first pregnancy Maria would spend a long time waiting for her appointments at the Rotunda, one…
First-time buyer mortgage loans in Ireland hit 18-year high, report says – The Irish Times
First-time buyers drew down more mortgages last year than at any time over the past 18 years since…
The best skin tints for summer 2026 – The Irish Times
An essential part of my make-up bag year-round, but especially during summer, is a skin tint. Also known…
Our hotel for Harry Styles had one flaw: the shower was in the middle of the room – The Irish Times
I was smug as anything booking the hotel for a recent trip to Amsterdam to see Harry Styles…
Note on Fenian Street restaurant review: The food is a joy at this buzzy Dublin 2 bistro with a talented new chef – The Irish Times
Note Address: 26 Fenian Street, Dublin, D02FX09 Telephone: N/A Cuisine: Modern International Website:…
I am off my phone and in the world
On a recent trip to Hay-on-Wye, a small market town in Wales, my phone suddenly becomes no more…
Eight affordable beauty buys under €25 that feel far more expensive – The Irish Times
We’ve entered a fantastic new era of affordable beauty where the word “budget” isn’t bandied around as much…
Call me, CMAT. Let’s write a song about my public transport plight – The Irish Times
I hope CMAT knows how proud we are of her. Certainly, pride was the overwhelming emotion that enveloped…
La Vespa review: The gloriously battered prawns are indeed the Dublin Bay variety
They say that the restaurant experience can be influenced by your mood when you arrive. Well, consider this.…
The NCT system, like most systems, favours rich people – The Irish Times
One disappointing aspect of the Irish film industry is that it is yet to set a movie in…
Women are now being commanded to ‘lift heavy’ in the gym by algorithms – The Irish Times
Though I have never used social media, I listen to enough podcasts for some algorithms to have an…
How a Kildare couple built their dream garden for half its original €25k quote – The Irish Times
How much does it cost to create a showstopper garden from a blank canvas? Clare Griffiths received quotes…