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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
‘For many, growing up queer in Ireland was a trauma almost – they ran away’
Derek Murphy in London hopes Queer Irish Film & Television UK can help people ‘dip their toes back into Irishness’
‘My girlfriend’s ex still has feelings for her and she won’t cut off contact with him’
Ask Roe: She explained that before their relationship they were just friends and she wanted to keep that friendship
What is the best way to drink Madeira wine and will it last after I open it?
How to Drink Better: You should check which grape went into your Madeira, a wine that deserves greater popularity
How can I help my magnolia tree to flourish?
As magnolias dislike being pruned, the risk is one of cutting out branches on which flower buds have been slowly developing since the previous spring
‘I’m so full of myself this morning that I’m actually making myself sick’
I’ve never been more chillaxed approaching a big game
Fearmhíniú (mansplaining), báinín (flat white) and other Irish words for modern life
As technology and culture evolve, the Irish language continues to generate new vocabulary
Irish director in London: ‘You find yourself connected to Irish people, there’s a familiarity’
Ronan Corrigan aims to base his second feature film back home in his native Derry and in Co Donegal
Four Irish whiskeys to try for St Patrick’s Day, including one in a can
And now is the time to pick up the latest iteration of Midleton Very Rare, Ireland’s most collectible whiskey
Mark Moriarty’s best classic Irish recipes for St Patrick’s Day
The quality of Irish food can stand tall against cuisines from anywhere else in the world
How to grow your own plants from seed this spring
Avoid these common pitfalls when sowing seeds and you’ll be pleasantly surprised how easy it is
Mark Moriarty’s classic Irish stew recipe
You might prefer to ask for your butcher’s help in preparing the lamb shoulder for this simple dish
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for pork cheeks glazed in balsamic cider vinegar with colcannon
This wonderful Irish dish starts with a simple but crucial brine
‘I was six when I decided I wanted to play rugby for Ireland... Beating New Zealand was the stuff you dream of’
Aoife Wafer on what’s it like to beat New Zealand, and the heartbreak of losing to France last year
Five brilliant new products from Irish beauty brands
From Darlo Bounce Rollers to the Nonicure nail repair treatment, these hair, skin and make-up products are proving their worth
An Irish architect in Berlin: ‘Freedom people here have to be themselves gave me courage’
Irish creatives abroad: Jennifer O’Donnell moved to Germany 11 years ago
Brianna Parkins: The invisible working-class line where things are ‘not for people like us’
My father is 65, has lived in Sydney his entire life, but he has never set foot inside the Sydney Opera House
Forest Avenue review: This Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin has real quality and a three-course lunch from €55
John Wyer’s restrained, delicious cooking has been worthy of Michelin recognition for years
Corina Gaffey: The must-have jackets and coats to wear this spring
The Irish stylist picks her favourite spring outerwear, from classic trench coats to quilted barn jackets
Making the most of Marrakesh: Can the ‘land of God’ become a top global tourist destination?
The city’s colour and vibrancy leaves an immediate impression, just watch out for hawkers and monkey handlers
Seán Moncrieff: The allure of kitchen gizmos solving problems we didn’t know we had? It’s dizzying
In the thrill of the search, we rarely consider the quality, where it’s been made, or under what circumstances
I’m in my 60s with a pleasant companion – is it asking too much to want more?
Ask Roe: I’m beginning to wonder if we are just friends. We never sleep together
I want to buy wine for my new godchild to enjoy in adulthood. Where should I start?
How to Drink Better: Investing in good wine now for your godchild to enjoy or sell later can be a great idea
My garden is still waterlogged, should I wait before tackling spring tasks?
Digging when soil still very wet or waterlogged risks causing compaction and reduced fertility
Gen-Zine: Meet the young people ditching digital for DIY publications and community
DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again
RTÉ’s Tracy Clifford: ‘When IVF fails, you’re back on the treadmill again. Age is not on your side’
The 2FM radio presenter on candour, IVF and careers for women only beginning in their 40s
‘Most people are thinking about themselves’: Inspiring women share their life lessons
To mark International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the power of hindsight as a range of influential women give advice to your younger selves
‘There you go with the school rivalry thing again. You need to move on’
Would the Rossmeister throw away a 30-year friendship over a `stupid’ rugby match? Just watch me
Eight spring jobs to do in the garden, even if it’s lashing rain
From sowing tomato seed to putting top-dressing on containers and planting potatoes, these tasks will pay off
Transport yourself to warmer climes with Mark Moriarty’s sunny flatbread recipes
Take inspiration from the immigrant cultures of Melbourne while using the best Irish ingredients
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for flatbread with tomato, gubbeen chorizo and cheese
Don’t forget to season your San Marzano tomatoes
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for flatbread with lamb, spring greens and St Tola cheese
Your first step here is making a very simple dough
Brianna Parkins: Give me abrasive honesty over Irish plámásing any time
In Ireland there’s a sense that people and situations just need to be ‘handled’ - it doesn’t wash with Australian directness
Why is Charlotte Tilbury reformulating a hero product that is already a global phenomenon?
It’s a risky move for any brand, so why is Magic Cream getting a facelift?
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