Is mine the first generation thicker than our parents?
Just as every generation is a little taller than the previous one, each is mentally sharper than their predecessors. Until now
A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Just as every generation is a little taller than the previous one, each is mentally sharper than their predecessors. Until now
The film-maker and author, who starred in Family Ties with Michael J Fox in the 1980s, has strong views on plastic surgery, ‘woke’ culture and Hollywood
What we are living through now is truly grotesque, unbelievable, bizarre and unprecedented. And it’s getting more Gubu-ish by the day
Ask Roe: ‘By saying nothing my friends are validating his behaviour. I feel huge anger towards them’
Endless search for the latest housing quick fix means the Government keeps shooting itself in the foot
Clinical pharmacoeconomics lead says one million people could benefit from weight loss drugs, but cost would be ‘unaffordable’
Citing health concerns, some are calling for restrictions on the sale of these widely available products; others say using them can help reduce more harmful practices
Artificial intelligence isn’t going to take over our lives just yet, but it can make certain jobs quick and easy
Rape and sexual assault are used as weapons of war in Sudan. A refuge in Adre in Chad offers ‘a safe space for women and girls’ where they can make handicrafts and talk
I cannot accept that mental health issues and neurodivergence are ‘overdiagnosed’
The men-only club will be out in force. Even Francis ‘the reformer’ could not assail that bastion
These creatures have made a laughing stock of me. There’s an army of them working shifts, and I’m not the only local feeding them
Pulling off surprises in television drama is harder than ever in an era of on-demand viewing, online chatter and pre-existing IP
Here’s everything Simone Gannon is adding to her make-up bag for the new season - including products from Trinny London, Summer Fridays and more
Sarah Wynn-Williams’ shocking Meta exposure is a scream-fest for anyone who cares about democracy
‘The body is built for stress, but breaks if you don’t let it reboot and recharge once in a while’
Trade deals with the whole world was the dream in 2016; oh, we didn’t really mean it, is the sense in 2025
The forgettable food plays second fiddle to the Instagram-baiting theatrics
Including Andor, Severance, The Last of Us, Your Friends & Neighbors, and Adolescence
Tell Me About It: ‘Knowing about the other partners has added another layer to our get-togethers’
Going cold turkey creates as many problems as it solves. Plus, it’s not going to work
The myth machine applauds the synodal pontiff, the one who has given jobs to women, who does not judge homosexuals, who protects victims of clerical abuse. But these are illusions
The ‘financially independent and retire early’ mantra has become hugely popular online, but does it work in the real world?
Taking care of your own body is the ultimate act of love
Chief medical officer Mary Horgan on Covid-19, alcohol warning labels, and the goals for her time in office
CCPC brings statutory powers to bear on content creators alongside ASA’s ‘name and shame’ approach and Revenue’s reminder to pay tax due
Rise of AI tools is fueling concern among educators over potential for student cheating in projects worth 40%
She used to be very chatty but now she isolates herself in her room and never mentions any friends
Imagine cooking well from raw ingredients as part of the curriculum in those schools. We could have hens too
The housing crisis is resulting in acute teacher shortages, say teachers’ unions, whose annual conferences get under way this week. Is there any solution in sight?
When’s the last time you went for a jog? Or slipped on your decking in your slanket while listening to your ghetto blaster?
I have been advised the double glazing I have is best. Is that true?
The new Rooftop Bar at luxury hotel Anantara The Marker in Dublin’s docklands is split between indoor and outdoor spaces
Amid more than 2,000 pages of dense legalese and Beckettian obsession with process, there are few glimpses of Grace and even fewer answers
The writer and broadcaster on the beauty of Dublin in the sun, the horrors in Gaza, and the importance of fun
An escape from Dublin has offered the broadcaster and designer a chance to reimagine what his home should be
Ask Roe: ‘I have gradually come to realise that I no longer love my husband, or even like him very much’
After five ‘gruelling’ rounds of IVF, the Safe Harbor actor is enjoying being an expectant mother
Titles by Jane Casey, John Connolly and Catherine Ryan Howard head a strong list of new Irish crime novels
The backlash focused on the faux feminism in the marketing blitz, while genuine concerns about women in science vanished into a black hole
Preppers and survivalists have the skills, strategies and supplies to see them through all kinds of natural and man-made crises. They have one question: how prepared are you?
We’re reluctant to discuss it, but wealth disparity an cause serious tension in relationships
Had AI been asked to choose the ideal candidate for the Park, the Bull McCabe would have stood a better chance than an ex-Hot Press columnist with hippy ideas and bloated vowels
Weight Watchers is floundering but the damaging diet culture it spawned is going nowhere
Lamb, lentils and a great fish curry are the highlights from the Donnybrook restaurant
Head perfumer Olivier Polge on creating a new chapter in scented history
There are too many wrecked teachers out there; too many hate their jobs; too many depart prematurely
Relocating for work can be exciting – but once the novelty wears off, how can you avoid the loneliness trap?
Wellness Wisdom: Our bodies can serve as a storage container for our emotions, especially those that go unexpressed or unaddressed
Having your phone stolen is bad, but having the data on it misused can be even worse. You should know how to keep both as safe as possible
Tucked away above a main street bar, Blackrock gets its Barcelona moment
Actor and comedian pledged to leave the US if Donald Trump regained office and has since relocated to Ireland
I was seven months pregnant at this point, which might seem a poor time to start learning to drive
Short-term lets in towns with a population of more than 10,000 will have to be registered
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