Ryan Tubridy: ‘I’m a different person now to who I was a couple of years ago. I’ve evolved’
The former Late Late Show host on his exit from London, his need for therapy after his RTÉ downfall and how his now wife shone during his darkest moment
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
The former Late Late Show host on his exit from London, his need for therapy after his RTÉ downfall and how his now wife shone during his darkest moment
Last year, I used my phone as respite - doomscrolling, listening to podcasts in the shower and audiobooks while going to sleep
Is the economic order under which we live even capable of providing us with basic necessities?
Perceptions around weight and beauty have been transformed, with society’s poorest the big losers
From pyjama sets for women to kitchenware and deck chairs, you could furnish an entire house and clothe your family on Trump Store
Get off your phone and out into the real world with this inspiring list of screen-free things to do in the year ahead
We’re drinking less alcohol as the years progress and the best restaurants are jumping on board
We are creating a panel to listen to the views of under 35-year-olds on everything from society to relationships and politics
Separating refugee parents and their children betrays the family values of the film and of our constitution
I hate the bushman. Or rather what he does, which is scaring people, filming it and monetising it on the internet
Minimalism is key across every beauty category, from make-up and skincare to body care and beyond
Charming period home a 20-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green in Dublin city centre
The Oscar-winning actor’s peripatetic life makes him a perfect fit for his new film, Rental Family
Choice is limited and waitlists are long
Group representing estate agents calls for six-month lead-in period after reforms come into force in March
In the cinema, something can happen that makes you feel you’ve developed an entirely new personality in two hours
Focusing on small steps on security, data management and sustainability can make life less digitally chaotic
There’s also a focus on special ice-hockey exercises. Our heroes engage in these nudely, like Spartans. I try to draw diagrams
You’ll find a well-run room, good cooking and plenty of charm to keep you coming back
‘I don’t think people realise just how many obstacles there are for teachers who qualify abroad’, says Sinéad Ryan
Unthinkable: The joy I found there wasn’t about change in how I looked, it was something called hexis
Ask the Expert: ‘I think my son might be bored and on video games most of the time while there’
From statement jewellery and haute harlequin to big colours, Corina Gaffey previews the big styles of the new year
From reducing your laundry to taking slightly shorter showers, you have the power to make a difference
As weird and unpleasant as the flood of sexualised AI images on X is, the prompts used to create them are even more disturbing
Ask Roe: ‘We don’t have much to talk about and our time together only revolves around sex’
The newcomers see this once beleaguered city as a place of creative possibility
Weight loss, better skin, some questions – three people share experiences of dry January and beyond
Golden Globes could bring further recognition that country’s talent pool has grown deeper
The Irish actor never said he intended to take a break from acting. That won’t prevent people from getting the wrong impression
I am the only one in my family’s history to be this old without children
Trump’s erogenous zone is in his pocket. Let’s hit him where it hurts
From cleansers and lipsticks to perfume and shampoo, you can save waste – and money – by choosing refillable options
A dear pal and I flew to Tenerife on New Year’s Eve to see in 2026 with a week in the winter sun
I’ve since sworn off Nosecco and all the rest of the drinks pretending to be something I don’t want in my life any more
Because the phone is also an administration centre, my brain doesn’t know whether to release cortisol or dopamine when a message comes through
For Nollaig na mBan, we asked five women in high-pressure roles how they manage self-care all year around
Getting work done by unqualified practitioners can lead to ‘disfigurement or death’, warns doctor
Many employees say they have found a better work-life balance with remote and hybrid working
For deputies such as Ciarán Ahern and Naoise Ó Cearúil being at home is vital, but missing work is complicated
A friend in her 30s tells me her contemporaries are living in fear of perimenopause, which wasn’t even a word until recently
Instead of mounting an uprising, I’m going to list my Women’s Christmas resolutions here to make the rest of 2026 a little less chaotic
It feels like there is an amorality attached to losing weight via GLP-1. Sure, you’re getting thinner, but you didn’t work for it
An ongoing photography projects documents the reality of life in Ireland for many people forced to move back in with older family members
Santry-based Shane Farrell loves the convenience of the cargo bike
The artists, entrepreneurs, activists and musicians set to shake things up in the new year
For most people, reality is a constant battle, but our masters of the universe are seldom spotted entertaining everyday hassles
Housing crisis to drag on as building lags demand, Prof Ronan Lyons says, as estate agents seek €423,000 for average family home
Auto-enrolment is designed to provide better retirement income for around 760,000 workers who are not members of occupational schemes
I do not want to be the most optimised version of myself, with a pert Pilates bottom and the perfect slicked back bun. Instead, I want to be useful
Leave them alone: ‘vermin’ such as pigeons and seagulls and rats are just trying to survive in a world where humans are the invasive species
Cheapest nationwide average new tenancy rent for a one-bed apartment is higher than a first-time-buyer mortgage on a one-bed house
Conscious connected breathwork is a technique that can help release stress and deeply held emotions
From Brazilian chefs to Ukrainian bakers and Irish professionals who have worked abroad, the international influence on this year’s new spots is clear to see
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices