School devices: Parents feel ‘press-ganged into something we don’t want and can’t afford’
Department of Education begins review on back-to-school costs after Minister raised concerns with schools over devices
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A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Leaving Cert results: Dealing with disappointment may be new, but it’s a critical life skill too
Students should realise that many people who suffered exam setbacks have gone on to leave big marks on Ireland and the wider world
‘I don’t like you, I like Mummy,’ my daughter says with such vehemence that my son holds my hand
My daughter prefers her mother to me so much that to suggest anything else really would be laughable
My boyfriend often drinks heavily and takes cocaine and I’m struggling to deal with it
Ask Roe: On the surface level, I find it disgraceful that my partner would get into this state
Matilda the Musical’s Dennis Kelly: ‘The most important thing is that our child actors have a great time’
Kelly is the co-creator of one of this century’s commercial stage successes. So what happened when he brought his daughter to see the show?
Hugo Spritz is the drink of the summer – here’s how to make one
How to Drink Better: This simple elderflower cocktail seems to be having a moment in the sun
To most, YouTube comments are a cesspit. To me, they’re a glorious accidental archive
People’s memories, and the way they choose to recount them, have worth beyond the confines of what we consider to be capital-H History
Why summer holidays play havoc with your hair – and how to fix it
From chlorine and seawater to heat and styling, summer can take its toll on your hair. Here’s how to work out what it actually needs
Running in the Phoenix Park: ‘Sometimes I’d think, if heaven is as good as this, we’ll be all right’
Dublin’s Phoenix Park, special to the likes of Eamonn Coghlan, Catherina McKiernan and Feidhlim Kelly, is a paradise for runners of all aspirations and abilities
The joy of mildly scolding someone’s incorrect use of the overhead bin
Emer Of The Past makes decisions that fill Emer Of The Present with anxiety, but having a packed schedule before this UK wedding was delightful
How to change career: Advice from three people who have done it
Comedian and actor Joe Rooney is one of three people who changed their profession and offer tips on what to do before you make the leap
Women continue to bear the brunt of bad tech decisions
Meta’s smart glasses are just the latest example of technology being used in ways developers should have anticipated
Shapechangers: Essays from Irish women quietly challenging how literary history is written
The anthology is a radical account of how Irish literature, and Ireland itself, was changed
What ‘smart’ watches get wrong and right when tracking the quality of your sleep
With millions of people now using wearables, there is a market for improved accuracy
Make it special: the best restaurants around Ireland to book for your next occasion
From Cork to Belfast and Dublin to Carrick-on-Shannon, these fun places will help you to celebrate
Teen and preteen skincare is a minefield - stick to the basics
Products worth introducing, the ingredients to avoid and why less is always more
The Irish barrister making her sprint comeback at the European Athletics Championships
Molly Scott’s injury recovery routine involved some help from a leading ballerina
I have yet to be convinced that the current zeal for AI is anything more than a bubble
I have yet to be convinced that the current zeal for AI is anything more than a bubble
First Look: New poetry-inspired Japanese-designed spa in Kenmare’s Park Hotel
Landscape is the foundation and the name of the spa at Kenmare’s Park Hotel
Justine Megan: ‘It wasn’t until I went to Trinity that I was diagnosed as working class’
Justine Megan: When Irish people have big ideas about themselves, you’re told ‘Oh, you’ve got notions’. We need to lose that
Irish borrowers draw down record number of car loans as personal lending activity surges
Banking industry group says figures point to ‘continued consumer confidence’ in early part of 2026
New public information campaign warns of the terms ‘tradwife’ and ‘manosphere’
Government-funded strategy takes aim at stereotypical gender roles promoted by influencers
Emer McLysaght: I realised with horror it wasn’t seaweed, but the undercarriage of a jellyfish
Encounter with diaphanous, ghostly presence was a real pain
Patrick Freyne: Cagney, Lacey, Velma, Daphne – here are my favourite female TV detectives
FBI agent Alice Black in new Disney crime drama Furious is following in the footsteps of these crime-solving heroines
‘I checked my husband’s ‘golf’ holiday and can’t find any of the friends who went with him’
My husband has totally denied anything wrong and said I am being dramatic... am I being too suspicious?
Camping in Ireland: Holiday for less than €500 a week for a family of four
With prices starting as low as €15 a night, the camping and caravanning sector is enjoying a long, hot summer
Health in midlife: Nine tips from experts that can make a big difference
Incorporating these small habits can help move the needle on your longevity
Hard to find the balance between toxic body positivity and body shaming
‘This new body neutrality space we’ve created is wonderful, but if we can’t have a laugh, it’s not going to work’
Sardine Girl Summer: Now AI is deciding what we wear. Is that so bad?
Taste has never been entirely our own, but it used to be possible to spot the people we borrowed it from
20 things that can go wrong on holiday and how to put them right
How to deal with everything from flight delays and lost luggage to stolen passports and car hire disputes
‘I used to fear middle age, that I’d become invisible, unripe, unattractive, overlooked. But so far it’s fabulous’
I used to fear middle age, that I’d become invisible, unattractive, overlooked. But the rulebook has been rewritten for Millennial women like me, writes Vicki Notaro
Talk to any mother trying to manage the summer juggle and you’ll hear ‘exhausted’ and ‘frazzled’
I’m also experiencing a familiar unease at the thought of the return to school
My friends never pick up the bill and it’s making me resentful
Ask Roe: I hate the idea of becoming someone who counts every penny. How do I stop?
Milliner Margaret O’Connor on making hats with attitude: ‘At the moment I am creating some of my best work’
The awardwinning multidisciplinary artist draws inspiration and creative energy from her childhood memories, horses, music and – most recently – flowers
Everyone agrees Irish house prices are overvalued. We’re in risky territory
The more prices get out of line, the higher the risk if there is an economic shock from AI, the tech sector, the Middle East situation or something else
France accepts that parents have a right to leisure. We should do the same
I felt guilty for using the kids’ club, but I shouldn’t have
We live in Dublin city and every night we read about tractors
Nadine O’Regan: I’ve always known I was a city person. The fact that I was born in the countryside seemed for years a mistake of birth
The best fake tan products, tried and tested
From overnight mousse to instant body gloss, these are the faux glow products I keep coming back to
My Finglas accent was derided at home – but in Boston, the way I talked was admired
I emigrated to the US, not for the economy, but psychological space
When I first laid eyes on pockets of South Co Dublin my blissful ignorance was shattered
If Shrewsbury Road residents have a neighbourhood WhatsApp, what do they text about?
Seán Moncrieff: Dublin suburbs in the 1960s created communities. Now, it’s soulless urban sprawl
While the building goes on, established places that used to have a centre are becoming hollowed out
Irish ‘mammy’ salad to South African braai: Chefs share their favourite tastes of summer
Chefs and restaurateurs around Ireland share their favourite summer food memories
Looking for a last-minute staycation? With some homes charging €4,000 a week, don’t expect a bargain
‘Holiday in Ireland’ searches are up but August shows limited availability and some eye-watering prices
Why must women leave the country for essential surgery? ‘I’m 43, 10 years into this journey’
Why is the HSE funding a procedure abroad that it does not permit in Ireland?
Can you really wear shorts to the office?
Cooling shorts have evolved from holiday wear to everyday wear – but can you really wear them to work?
Our fixed-term mortgage is coming to an end: what are our options?
Valuation on your home’s current value can help you access a lower interest rate
I always go for men who are ‘out of my league’. Can I change my attraction preferences?
Ask Roe: Can I change who I’m drawn to? I can’t help who I’m attracted to, can I?
Teenage boys in Ireland: ‘Now that everyone has a phone, the bullying never stops’
Four Irish teenagers talk about navigating friendships and social hierarchies in the era of social media and the manosphere
Simone Gannon: Here’s how to help your skin recover from the sun
Quick fixes for cooling overly sun-kissed skin, and the signs to stop treating it at home and seek medical help instead
Shayne Brady: ‘Dublin gave me a real chance to find my tribe and to feel okay’
Brady is an interior designer behind some of London’s luxurious hospitality spaces and guest judge on BBC’s Interior Design Masters
After Brat: Can Charli XCX escape her epoch-making album with Music, Fashion, Film?
The pop star is returning with a new LP. This time she hasn’t come to party
I feel sorry for anyone who’s skipping The Odyssey because of ‘wokeness’
Complaints about Christopher Nolan’s commitment to ‘historical accuracy’ are deeply entertaining
Irish woman in NYC: ‘The Irish don’t celebrate our wins like New Yorkers’
Amie Wiley has learned Irish people are not very good at ‘talking about ourselves or our achievements’
Event guide: All Together Now, Gaze, David Baldacci and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
July 25th-31st, 2026: The best music, art and more coming your way this week
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices