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Irish actor on growing up in Co Down, the film that changed everything, and her lead role in Channel 4’s A Woman of Substance

Simone Gannon’s step-by-step guide to an ultra-even bronze, with no tell-tale streaky hands or ankles

Chef Gul Azam applies great intuition and knowledge to his dishes, with biryani the main event

‘In Dublin people say they’re exhausted, the Danes look down on the idea of always being busy’

Lime, chartreuse and emerald were all big colours on the catwalk for spring

Irish comedian in London: Even if the jokes are good, if you look nervous people can tell you aren’t believing in yourself'

‘There is something otherworldly about this place,’ says Irish-language advocate Vivienne Sayers O’Callaghan

Ireland has a network of pilgrim paths, with all major routes long predating the Camino

Kids are figuring out who they are, which is another way of saying they are attempting, or hoping, there is something about them that is different from others

Derek Murphy in London hopes Queer Irish Film & Television UK can help people ‘dip their toes back into Irishness’

Ask Roe: She explained that before their relationship they were just friends and she wanted to keep that friendship

How to Drink Better: You should check which grape went into your Madeira, a wine that deserves greater popularity

As magnolias dislike being pruned, the risk is one of cutting out branches on which flower buds have been slowly developing since the previous spring

As technology and culture evolve, the Irish language continues to generate new vocabulary

I’ve never been more chillaxed approaching a big game

Ronan Corrigan aims to base his second feature film back home in his native Derry and in Co Donegal

And now is the time to pick up the latest iteration of Midleton Very Rare, Ireland’s most collectible whiskey

The quality of Irish food can stand tall against cuisines from anywhere else in the world

Avoid these common pitfalls when sowing seeds and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is

You might prefer to ask for your butcher’s help in preparing the lamb shoulder for this simple dish

This wonderful Irish dish starts with a simple but crucial brine

Aoife Wafer on what’s it like to beat New Zealand, and the heartbreak of losing to France last year

Irish creatives abroad: Jennifer O’Donnell moved to Germany 11 years ago

My father is 65, has lived in Sydney his entire life, but he has never set foot inside the Sydney Opera House

From Darlo Bounce Rollers to the Nonicure nail repair treatment, these hair, skin and make-up products are proving their worth

John Wyer’s restrained, delicious cooking has been worthy of Michelin recognition for years

The Irish stylist picks her favourite spring outerwear, from classic trench coats to quilted barn jackets

The city’s colour and vibrancy leaves an immediate impression, just watch out for hawkers and monkey handlers

In the thrill of the search, we rarely consider the quality, where it’s been made, or under what circumstances

How to Drink Better: Investing in good wine now for your godchild to enjoy or sell later can be a great idea

Ask Roe: I’m beginning to wonder if we are just friends. We never sleep together

DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again

Digging when soil still very wet or waterlogged risks causing compaction and reduced fertility

The 2FM radio presenter on candour, IVF and careers for women only beginning in their 40s

To mark International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the power of hindsight as a range of influential women give advice to your younger selves

Would the Rossmeister throw away a 30-year friendship over a `stupid’ rugby match? Just watch me

From sowing tomato seed to putting top-dressing on containers and planting potatoes, these tasks will pay off

Take inspiration from the immigrant cultures of Melbourne while using the best Irish ingredients

Don’t forget to season your San Marzano tomatoes

Your first step here is making a very simple dough