Returning home, Mags Boland Murphy is set to build on family land in Wexford

Edwina Kestell and Colm Egan didn’t initially realise the extent of work required

It took two house moves for this Dublin couple to find the right home, in Co Mayo

It’s time for new beginnings. Here are some tips on how to give your home a whole new look

The owner of this cottage gave his grandfather’s old home a makeover

Gavin Glass and Amy Walsh have left the pricey capital for a fresh start in Wexford

There is something so deliciously relaxing about a few days away sans les enfants

Snobbery is one reason why parents are fixated on higher education to the exclusion of all else. But ‘earn-and-learn’ options are making a startling comeback

Gabriel Faherty shows visitors how Aran Islands Goat’s Cheese is made, and takes them on a food tour of Inish Mór too

Pricewatch: Travel agents have found myriad ways to adapt to the brave new digital age

Designated spaces, plenty of books, maps and Lego are essentials for home schoolers

Spring is a good time to assess your home’s energy efficiency and make smart changes

The design of the box will determine the species of bird that will make it their home

Doora Barefield Community Games to eliminate plastic waste with reusable logo bottle

Me and my kitchen: Emma Forsyth, Pilates instructor

Years in the planning, this Sutton kitchen has pops of colour and a friendly family vibe

When one owner was refused planning for a mews, his architect suggested a bigger plan

The retired owners of this minimalist house in Donegal left their Dublin clutter behind

My six-month jaunt around Europe as a 19-year-old is something I’d love my sons to experience

We’ve compiled a list of easy changes that could benefit you and your family

Kevin Dundon, Maria Raftery and Rory O’Connell on how less is definitely not more

Follow these six steps to help get your property ready for the cold months ahead

Bats are everywhere at Halloween, but it’s no treat when the real ones move in

Neil Kelders kept his depression secret for 21 years, until a chance conversation with his sister-in law prompted him to get help

A week’s self-catering turned into an endurance test, but a furious complaint paid off

Francis Nesbitt gave up city life to create an eco business on his sprawling Kilkenny farm

Whether it’s tree-lined or a pocket-sized patch, picking the right finish adds to the appeal

A better BER rating makes for a more comfortable home that will be easier to sell

This time of year lifts the spirits and puts us in the mood for a makeover

Architect convinced owners to move living quarters upstairs

An extra bedroom, a new kitchen and clever storage are among the most wanted

We talk to three couples from overseas who have rented or bought homes here

Celebrities tell us which item takes pride of place on their Christmas tree

Some bespoke items, such as Italian leather sofas won’t be ready in time but plenty of outlets will deliver before the big day

‘SOS is leading the way through active collaboration which we believe will drive positive social change’

Aoife Power grew green fingers in Dublin’s parks, but now her world is window boxes

David Crosby is running the marathon despite having had a double lung transplant

Blending, blitzing and the one-pot wonder are always close to hand in these kitchens

Beat Winter series: Spices will undoubtedly add flavour to your cooking but may also improve your health

Heart disease and stroke cause many deaths in Ireland each year. Three survivors speak