‘From the minute I started to write, I didn’t care if the house fell down around me’
Chef-turned-writer Louise Kennedy creates a stir with her debut book of short stories
Firms have adapted to Covid, but some changes will stick
Grim figures fail to convey determination shown in many sectors
‘We used the same cake topper every year – until one year my mother couldn’t find Santa Claus’
My most treasured memory: Catherine Fulvio
Shortlists announced for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2017
Among the nominees are Ryan Tubridy, Cecelia Ahern, John Banville, Molly McCloskey, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen
The kitchen gadgets food pros can't do without
Blending, blitzing and the one-pot wonder are always close to hand in these kitchens
Make perfect Saturday pizzas – any day of the week
Philip Denhardt and Kristin Jensen bring their Ballymaloe pop-up into the home
Ballymaloe’s LitFest will not be back in 2018
The food festival, which created some great memories last weekend, is taking a one-year break
How to do Ballymaloe Litfest for €5 a day
Plan your visit to the food and drink festival carefully and you could be part of the action and meet your literary hero for (almost) zero
Female chef named best in Ireland
Danni Barry takes top title at annual Restaurant Association of Ireland awards
Because she’s worth it: short breaks to take with your mum
Looking for ideas for a Mother's Day present? Why not book one of these great getaways that you can enjoy with your mum?
Bride On: Time for the hen weekend
Whether it’s action packed or all about pampering, the key is to have fun
Luna wins best restaurant award less than a year after opening
Restaurants Association of Ireland awards gives top prize to Italian-American themed eatery
Food file: Local food stars and well travelled sauces
West Waterford Festival of Food highlights local produce and stars
Restored church for over €250,000
Mullingar-area building, now the Belfry Restaurant and Cookery School, has guide price of €250,000-plus
The darker the colour of the food, the better is the mantra
Caroline Allen trys to take culinary inspiration from a demonstration by TV chef Catherine Fulvio
‘Every generation tried whatever the hell they could’
Regarded as a national treasure, historic Westport House has faced many challenges through the years. ‘It’s been a struggle, I don’t think we’ve ever been a family to deny that . . . money has been a big issue,’ say the owners who have seen the business grow 60 per cent in the past four years
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