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From literary landmarks to prehistoric stone circles, there’s plenty to offer just a short flight or ferry away

Ask Roe: My sister volunteers to help anyone in need, even when she doesn’t like them that much. It’s heartbreaking to see her in constant pain

The athlete on the precariousness of a sporting career, her pride at showing her medals to the children of Raheny, and fighting for inclusivity

How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake

True story or old wives’ tale?

Families who moved from city life share the freedoms, challenges and surprises of building a new life in the countryside

The time is ripe for preening and planting

Hennessy tells me the old man is in danger of getting thrown out of the club, which would be his ultimate humiliation

As they prepare to move on from their restaurant, Paul and Máire Flynn look back on three decades at the peak of the trade

Celebrate the Fourth of July with these two eminently simple dishes, including a no-bake dessert

It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right

The fridge will do the hard work for you while you are asleep

Store your live lobster in the fridge until you’re ready to use (sharp knife and strong will needed)

The cosmetic designer and make-up artist to stars including Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Aniston is synonymous with skin that looks fresh, sculpted and glowing

My son’s World Cup sticker book offers an unmissable opportunity for me to deliver the first ever broadsheet book review of this most vaunted form of literature

I found the recent heat oppressive. A cruel summer. I could not sleep at night. I played games on my phone, distracting myself

As with many monetary matters, the answer will very much depend on individual choices

You’ll get a great meal here and it won’t break the bank. Just apply caution before digging in

The author’s new book centres on her friendship with the artist Mollie Douthit, which became central to her life in an unexpected way

Chances are, if it feels more like you, you’ll wear it with more confidence

How to plan time off that genuinely restores body, mind and mood, from switching off properly to eating with enjoyment

Ask Roe: Choices your husband made have no reflection on your worth, and are entirely a reflection on him

Supersizing it? These holiday spots, from Kerry to Fermanagh, are ideal for big groups

How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glass

These graceful ornamental plants are vulnerable to both carrot fly and carrot motley virus

These recipes offer full-on flavour at a reasonable cost. You won’t miss the beef

I recall a picture in a newspaper of my mother years ago, only to unearth it and find the story behind it as real today as it was back in 1981

Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades

Small city gardens are akin to theatrical stages just waiting for the right props to set the tone

I’ve arrived home to find my wife, my four sons and my in-laws watching, quite literally, a soccer match

Once you’ve chopped the celeriac and parsnips, this dish will come together very easily

Don’t forget the the lime yoghurt, which is gloriously simple to make

I was a wiry, bookish nerd who grew up in open countryside with little else to do than play football

The death of his best friend at the age of 18 changed the course of writer, poet and performer Daragh Fleming’s life

New make-up and skincare launches to get your lips and cheeks summer-ready

Organic produce, precise cooking and a room bursting with atmosphere

Bird ballet, knights and gladiators, and shipwreck soakings: this destination in western France offers a spectacle for the whole family

In these harrowing times, an escapist fantasia turns out to be just what the doctor ordered

How to Drink Better: While these three wines are often made in the same way, they will differ because of soil and grape varieties

There is a growing movement of people reviving the ancient Irish healing tradition of an bean feasa