Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
Simone Gannon: Waiting lists to see a dermatologist in Ireland are long, sometimes extending to a year or more, even with a GP referral letter in hand
Paris 2024: When Dublin designer Laura Weber was given challenge of outfitting 120 Irish athletes for Paris 2024, she wanted to tell stories of Irish identity through her clothing
A range of food trucks, interesting vendors and plenty of parking - but some stalls are very popular so food can sell out
Brianna Parkins: Sometimes, when you’re a big distance from home, it’s the small things that give you comfort
Great food, service, conviviality and grappa: I would be happy to have this fine neighbourhood restaurant in my own backyard
Harissa is a simple-to-make hero sauce that works brilliantly with vegetables and meat dishes
Shorts and denim are wearable options for office dressing in summer, as long as they have elevated design details
Juicy meat pairs with spicy chickpeas for a protein-packed meal
Seán Moncrieff: It’s a neat trick: simultaneously criticising the ‘corrupt’ system while trying to become part of it
Ask Roe: we both feel that we need some more help with arousal, but we are afraid to access porn in case the guards end up at our door
How to Drink Better: Rather than go by a country or producer, it’s useful to choose a wine by its style: light, medium or full-bodied
Open sandwiches, lobster rolls, light sparkling on the water, and honesty boxes: why Connemara might be the best place in the world
Whether shopping in the presence of live deer, riding the bullet train to Kyoto or remembering the past in Hiroshima, Japan accommodates extremes with apparent ease
As Irish athletes prepare for the Paris Olympics, how are the families of the competitors coping?
As Marc and Conor Bereen prepare to reopen their much loved restaurant, formerly Coppinger Row, they reflect on the ‘scary times’ in the industry
Fionnuala Fallon: Their numbers are best controlled by leaving them alone for their natural predators to consume
Failure in life is painful, but it’s also formative. Tara Flynn, Colum McCann, Derval O’Rourke, PJ Gallagher and more on bouncing back after their lows
Edible, organically grown flowers offer goodness for the body as well as a spectacle for the eyes
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: I’m reading the epistle from St Paul to – randomly – the Ephesians, when Christian tells me his ex wants to get back together
Forget about the cheap holiday wines of old, Greek grape varieties are complex and open up a new world of wine to explore
It’s a short window when summer berries are at their best and the balance of sugars in the fruit is perfect. Serve at room temperature with minimum fuss
It is very crowded between me, my partner and the GAA but I’ll still be in a pub wearing an ugly bucket hat at 2am next week, watching my partner’s mistress on telly
These lovely products will elevate your skin and your whole holiday experience
Head to this cool food yard in Greystones for amazing bites
This offering in the former home of the Pig’s Ear knows exactly what it’s doing and does it well, even if it lacks a little edge
Game Changers: The app ‘is very good at showing people the stuff that is most worth doing from a carbon-saving point of view’
Stress bragging: ‘I don’t even realise I’m doing it, I suppose ... But I’m definitely guilty. I think it just feels like venting’
Make the most of warm weather by with your finest and most ethereal whites
Tuna mayonnaise will bring your summer salads to new heights
How to Drink Better: A proper barbecued burger makes a good match for serious red wines. Don’t be afraid to open a good bottle
William Despard brought his scientific background to the Dublin bakery, and he and his team, along with their customers, are reaping the rewards
Ask Roe: If I was getting married, this person would definitely be one of my bridesmaids, and it’s making me think that I’m not as important to her as she is to me
Day two of parental leave and we’d already learned something new. I’m looking forward to the rest of it
On a 47km trek through the Hautes-Alpes in France, a donkey called Zenon guides us through rain, snow and rough terrain
Falafel made easy and a flavour-packed salt-baked celeriac that’s worth the effort
A rich perfume is an intoxicating draw for wildlife and humans alike
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: The boss woman in the Protestant church sees through me and presents her test to scare off timewasters
Some lowish-alcohol Italians at affordable prices - though remember, the more you pay, the better the flavour
Fionnuala Fallon: If it’s any consolation, my own young plants also flowered very poorly this year
Pick up summer garden inspiration and hearty homegrown fare from great garden specialists around country
Dublin artist Yvonne McGuinness lives on the fringes of a starry world, thanks to her marriage to Cillian Murphy, but says she feels more at ease in a mucky field than on a red carpet
Salt-baking may seem arduous but it repays all that effort handsomely with flavour
Freekeh is a lesser-used grain, but works beautifully here with the Middle Eastern look and feel
You will need patience, resilience and the self-control required not to headbutt the public
The lobster roll was not quite what you would get in Maine, the home of great lobster rolls
Base Skin in Galway delivers a masterclass in customer service with bespoke treatments tailored to your skin
There is technique and skill neatly woven through every dish in this beautiful dining room with stunning views over the Burren
The tiny hidden gem on Kevin Street in Dublin is closing after nine years, but owners hint at a return in a different guise
Lilly Higgins: Smörgåstårta is a popular Swedish savoury cake of layered sandwiches that will brighten any picnic
Aoife McNamara has put sustainability to the fore in her luxury collections, which have a playfulness and romanticism to them, inspired by the natural world
Take a train from summer to snow, go on a moose hunt in the mountains, lose your mind at the Shining hotel or catch a top basketball or ice hockey game
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
