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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement

‘It’s important for boys and men to see women doing things that are hard’

Offshore sailor and endurance athlete Pamela Lee has set three world records for sailing around Ireland

‘I’ve lived away for a while, that’s all,’ I said, defending my weakened Derry accent

Newsreaders and Elon Musk aside, people generally don’t change accents on purpose

Osteria Nove review: I expected more from Oliver Dunne’s new Dublin spot

Former Michelin-starred Bon Appetit is now an Italian neighbourhood restaurant

Wild retreats for rest, reconnection and renewal: ‘People feel burnt out by our connection to technology’

Wild stays in Ireland are becoming increasingly popular as guests reconnect with nature and ditch their phones

‘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

What drought-resistant plants are suitable for Irish gardens?

Most plants prefer a middle ground with soil that’s neither baked to a crisp nor badly waterlogged

Make this lesser-known French wine region your next big discovery

John Wilson: Vines in the Ventoux benefit from the combination of sunny days and cooler mountain air

The Leitrim woman on a mission to revive sean-nós dancing around Ireland

Dancer and choreographer Edwina Guckian on The Devil’s in the Dancehall, how angry her research into the show made her, and the liberation of dance

My approach to birthdays is to hide and hope the hound of time passes me by

Of course it’s not all bad: these days of apparent celebration can teach us a lot about ourselves

Brian, Johnny and Leo are pulling faces like they’re constipated. ‘They’re looksmaxxing’

Sorcha’s old man tells me I’m the worst father in the world, which is rich coming from him

Drought is bad news for earthworms, but gardeners can help them out

Earthworm populations globally are in decline, along with their vital ability to act as ecosystem engineers

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

Midweek dinners: two punchy Thai recipes that won’t break the bank

Use whatever you have in the fridge to build out these simple, flavour-filled dishes

Mark Moriarty’s recipe for prawn green curry with coconut rice

The easy green curry will cook while the rice is in the steamer, making it a great midweek mealmeal

Mark Moriarty’s recipe for chicken pad kee mao

The simplicity of using one pot for both stages of this recipe makes this a great midweek dinner option

Elton John collaborator Jack Coulter: ‘I was a young child when I first heard colours’

Paul McCartney, Anne Hathaway and Billie Eilish among owners of works by Irish artist who ‘paints music’

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

Broadcaster Sarah Mulkerrins: ‘When I left Ireland, I didn’t think I’d ever get to work on GAA, so it’s a bonus’

From Athenry to the BBC, sports broadcaster Mulkerrins talks ambition, freelance life and capturing the emotion of sport’s biggest moments

Yibu by Janet review: This new Chinese restaurant has already expanded into a second diningroom

Hand-pulled noodles, excellent cocktails and a host with enough energy to power the country

Coppinger owner Bereen Brothers to open new restaurant on Capel Street

Onóra is part of The July, a new Dutch-owned aparthotel with 105 studios and apartments

‘The world’s most remote knitwear brand’: Inis Meáin marks 50 years in business on the Aran Islands

More than merely keeping the tradition of the Aran sweater alive, the company is recognised internationally for the design and quality of its high-end knitwear

Irish people are drinking less alcohol than ever. But there is one drink on the rise

How to Drink Better: Ireland now sits mid-table in the EU alcohol-consumption table, the report says

My wife won’t talk about our diminishing sex life – and I’m out of ideas

Ask Roe: I love my wife, she’s my best friend, but I feel unsatisfied with the intimate side of our relationship

Should I weed my garden in a heatwave?

Climate change is demanding we adapt to new norms and make changes in how we garden

Snap happy: Irish photographers on the story behind their favourite photographs

From supermodels to scenes of everyday life – powerful images chosen by those who captured them

Donal Ryan: ‘I am a big ball of anxiety. I believe in myself as a writer, but nothing else’

For the multi-award-winning author, whose new novel is Where Are The Kings, not making a show of himself is a primary consideration

‘Oh my God! Your dad’s new girlfriend has entered the Wicklow Pollock Queen competition!’

‘The woman’s an absolute tonic! An absolute, bloody-well tonic!’ the old man shouted, but he was the only one

A stranger knocked on my door because she heard I had a baby... she thought we could be friends

In a world where isolation and loneliness are on the rise, I’m lucky to have ‘mom friends’

Want to live a longer, happier life? Take up gardening

‘Life in Full Bloom’ is the theme for this year’s Connected with Nature events as part of Nursing Homes Week, celebrating the harvest season with events catered for residents’ wellbeing

Summer wines: four alternatives to your usual sunny fizz

John Wilson: A glass of sparkling wine makes for the perfect drink in warmer weather

Simple suppers for the sun: two light Italian dishes made with Irish ingredients

This week’s squid and tomato salad recipes are inspired by my editor’s family holiday snaps

Mark Moriarty’s recipe for fritto misto with lemon aioli

For this recipe, start by making the lemon aioli

Mark Moriarty’s recipe for dressed tomato salad with smoked mackerel and Thai basil

This is simple cooking at it’s best, but it demands great ingredients

Teen and preteen skincare is a minefield - stick to the basics

Products worth introducing, the ingredients to avoid and why less is always more

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

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

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

Pickosito review: Superb city centre Mexican food with great prices

Home-made tortillas wrap up a taste of northern Mexican cuisine in Dublin

‘Do you remember,’ asked my brother on the family WhatsApp, ‘when Daddy bought an entire cow and put it in the freezer?’

Séamas O’Reilly: I’ve no need for ChatGPT to help me write - I’ve got the family WhatsApp

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