Initial breathlessness turned out to be incurable cancer: ‘My initial reaction was shock’
When Ilana Hastings first noticed symptoms in July 2024, she thought her breathlessness might be a sign of Long Covid
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A selection of the best human interest reporting, interviews, opinion and lifestyle features.
Ireland has much to learn from Pakistan when it comes to scaling up on solar energy
Pakistan’s citizen-led solar revolution was largely unplanned
What do chefs really think when you ask to go ‘off menu’ in their restaurants?
A salad without the salad? Most chefs will try to accommodate special requests as long as they don’t turn a dish into something it’s not
Chris Pratt: ‘There’s this temptation to just cut the tether and fly off into space’
Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood’s most bankable names. That makes it crucial to keep your feet on the ground
‘Not a silver bullet’: How new short-term loans might impact the Irish housing market
As Bank of Ireland readies its new product for people trading down, we take a look at the return of bridging finance to the Irish market
‘I’m the most Irish person you will meet with an English accent’
I’m the most Irish person you will meet with an English accent, says Jacqueline O’Donovan
How can I convince my on-again off-again flame I’m ready to commit?
Ask Roe: I left her to go travelling, but I found out she was seeing someone else and I feel really hurt
Centrist dads need not apply to join Paddy Cosgrave’s latest endeavour
Plus: Americans make board game to relive the Famine, a stressful job at Airbnb and the least Irish Seamus in the world
The rise and fall of Twitter: From a hub for democratic discourse to a bigoted, toxic sinkhole
Elon Musk’s site has evolved from one that influenced culture and helped foment revolution to one where users ‘get nothing back except rage’
‘There was blood everywhere’: Senator Pauline Tully on being brutally attacked by her husband in 2014
The Sinn Féin politician was lucky to survive a frenzied stabbing attack by her estranged husband, former IRA man Pearse McAuley, as their two sons hid upstairs, on Christmas Eve 2014
How Ireland got hooked on ultra-processed foods – and the only viable solution
Reformulating ultra-processed food as effective as low-tar cigarettes or guns with fewer bullets
‘I use ChatGPT like a lifecoach ... It has helped me avoid a lot of arguments’
Hundreds of millions of users are turning to artificial intelligence for advice, help and emotional support
A home heating expert retrofits his own home: ‘There are many affordable measures you can take’
Kieran McCarthy talks about his experience and gives tips for those who can’t afford a retrofit
Ryan Tubridy: ‘I’m a different person now to who I was a couple of years ago. I’ve evolved’
The former Late Late Show host on his exit from London, his need for therapy after his RTÉ downfall and how his now wife shone during his darkest moment
No Instagram, Netflix or YouTube: Can I survive a four-week digital detox?
Last year, I used my phone as respite - doomscrolling, listening to podcasts in the shower and audiobooks while going to sleep
I want my children to be able to stay in this country – that shouldn’t be too much to ask
Is the economic order under which we live even capable of providing us with basic necessities?
How the rise of Ozempic is reversing the progress on body positivity
Perceptions around weight and beauty have been transformed, with society’s poorest the big losers
Trump’s shop of treasures: From a bling Trump clutch to a Maga dog bowtie, the choices are endless
From pyjama sets for women to kitchenware and deck chairs, you could furnish an entire house and clothe your family on Trump Store
Saunas, cinemas and listening to albums: 25 ways to get off your phone
Get off your phone and out into the real world with this inspiring list of screen-free things to do in the year ahead
How fine-dining restaurants are embracing no-alcohol trends
We’re drinking less alcohol as the years progress and the best restaurants are jumping on board
Would you like to join a panel to discuss living in Ireland as an 18 to 34-year-old?
We are creating a panel to listen to the views of under 35-year-olds on everything from society to relationships and politics
Ireland basks in Hamnet’s success and celebrates Jessie Buckley. It should feel shame
Separating refugee parents and their children betrays the family values of the film and of our constitution
Brianna Parkins: I hate the Dublin Bushman and his scaring of young women for money
I hate the bushman. Or rather what he does, which is scaring people, filming it and monetising it on the internet
2026’s biggest beauty trends: LED devices, salmon DNA injectables and the return of bronzer
Minimalism is key across every beauty category, from make-up and skincare to body care and beyond
Victorian two-bed adapted for contemporary living in Dublin 8 for €650,000
Charming period home a 20-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green in Dublin city centre
Brendan Fraser: ‘My great-grandad escaped the Famine. He came across the Atlantic by himself aged 11’
The Oscar-winning actor’s peripatetic life makes him a perfect fit for his new film, Rental Family
Things to consider when choosing an Irish secondary school for your child
Feeder schools tables are informative, but there are plenty of other requirements to consider when looking at schools
Rent control plan unworkable on current timeline, Ipav says
Group representing estate agents calls for six-month lead-in period after reforms come into force in March
Some films leave me with memories lasting for years. Hamnet will be one of those
In the cinema, something can happen that makes you feel you’ve developed an entirely new personality in two hours
Tech resolutions: From privacy to decluttering and making AI suit you
Focusing on small steps on security, data management and sustainability can make life less digitally chaotic
‘It’s important for ice hockey players to be clean!’ I jot down during Heated Rivalry’s shower scene
There’s also a focus on special ice-hockey exercises. Our heroes engage in these nudely, like Spartans. I try to draw diagrams
The Old Spot restaurant review: This cosy corner of Dublin 4 is doing Sunday lunch right
You’ll find a well-run room, good cooking and plenty of charm to keep you coming back
Teacher with 15 years’ experience facing €4,000 cost to pursue career in Ireland
‘I don’t think people realise just how many obstacles there are for teachers who qualify abroad’, says Sinéad Ryan
Two years ago, I felt I didn’t belong at the gym. Here’s how I proved myself wrong
Unthinkable: The joy I found there wasn’t about change in how I looked, it was something called hexis
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Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
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