Meet the parents who swap rather than shop – The Irish Times
In our household, my son has a favourite winter gilet that has his neighbour’s name and phone number…
the women behind Ireland’s booming make-up, skin and hair brands – The Irish Times
Suzy Griffin DunneHildun BeautySuzy Griffin Dunne’s Hildun Beauty has expanded into eyeshadows, lip liners and hybrid lipstick–balms Three…
‘We’re going to buy a sh**load of frozen turkeys
Sorcha is in her – literally? – element. She goes, “This is gorgeous, isn’t it?” This being the…
It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles – The Irish Times
This week, some Irish whiskeys to consider for the Christmas season. Teeling Whiskey has two new releases, one…
‘I’m not ready to sell – I want to be a top 10 global beauty brand’ – The Irish Times
It’s the (by) Aimee effect. A rainy weeknight in a suburban Dunnes Stores in Dublin and hundreds of…
‘The best thing about Ireland is fair-mindedness. The worst? Putting bags of dog poo in a bush’ – The Irish Times
I grew up in Raheen in Tallaght. It was a lot of fun. Everyone was a young family,…
From Chapter One in Dublin to Lignum in Galway – The Irish Times
AnandaDundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin 14; 01-2960099, anandarestaurant.ieA dish from Ananda in Dundrum Since opening in 2008, Ananda…
Black Friday travel deals worth looking out for – The Irish Times
The week of Black Friday is upon us and, as you know all too well, Cyber Monday will…
17 of Ireland’s cosiest places to stay this winter, from Donegal to Kerry – The Irish Times
Winter has its compensations. For every windswept, rainy afternoon, there is a welcoming fireside to match, while those…
‘He asked me to dance. Now we’re married 42 years’ – The Irish Times
“We used to walk a total of 14 miles to the dancehall and back, in a group of…
Why are Americans drinking less wine and will the same thing happen here? – The Irish Times
Consumption of wine in the US has been falling rapidly, to the dismay of those working in the…
My garden has heavy clay soil that gets waterlogged in winter. What can I do? – The Irish Times
Could you give me some advice on dealing with what I’ve been told is a heavy clay soil…