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Behind the scenes at Ireland’s leading trout farm: ‘The drive is not just money. For us it’s a little bit different’
The pens at Goatsbridge Trout Farm hold a beauty that’s easily appreciated. The farm has long been a pioneer in freshwater aquaculture in Ireland
Gardening feels like outdoor housework to me but my wife is caught in its grip
When I say Herself ‘announced’ to me that she would like a raised bed, I really mean ‘instructed’
What does the word ‘Côtes’ mean on French wine labels and is it important?
How to Drink Better: The best-known of the Côtes include the Côte d’Or in Burgundy and the Côtes du Rhône
‘My husband of 17 years has been secretly communicating with a woman for six months’
Ask Roe: He has apologised repeatedly, and is trying very hard to make it up to me, but my trust is damaged
‘I knew I deserved it’: An Irish chef’s journey from washing dishes in a cafe to a Michelin star
Carton House’s Adam Nevin reflects on working his way up through the restaurant business, the cycling accident that nearly derailed his progress, and wanting to serve dinner to Roy Keane
Love all: tennis styles that look good on the court and off it
There is a growing market for fresh, functional sportswear, and brands are taking note
‘I’m disappointed by my vegetable yield. How can I do better?’
Most of all, I’m disappointed by my beetroot plants, which never took off
An Alaskan adventure: Someone whispers ‘bear’ – then we see him: huge, dark and ambling towards us
On a cruise from Seattle to the glaciers of Alaska, we admire coastlines too beautiful for words, encounter a bear and take a polar plunge
Fifteen restaurants where adults and kids will eat happily and well
It doesn’t have to be all about the chicken nuggets when you bring kids out for dinner
How to build a bird-friendly garden
Providing nutritious plants and prey and shelter can maximise your garden’s appeal to our feathered friends
‘I got thrun out of Amedica,’ Ronan goes. ‘Me visa was revoked’
‘There must be something we can do,’ I say. ‘Someone we can threaten. Or pay’
Alison Spittle: ‘I’m treated more like a human being now I’ve lost weight’
After an illness last year, the comedian was advised to lose weight. Her new show BIG explores her relationship with her body before and after, and why no one should feel any shame for being ‘on the jabs’
A beginner’s guide to orange wine – is it the new rosé?
Once the reserve of wine bars, it’s now possible to pick up orange wines in your local off-licence
Two of my favourite old-school desserts, both oozing comfort and class
Always remember that recipes with this kind of staying power manage it for a reason
Rum baba with pineapple and mint
A moist and boozy classic from 1800s Paris, inspired by the Eastern European ‘babka’
God Knows: ‘My brother says we’re not culchies. We are. If I throw a stone, I hit a cow’
The Zimbabwean-Irish rapper felt liberated upon moving from Sheffield to Shannon as a child
Sam McKnight on reinventing haircare – and breaking it down in the compost bin
With the ‘world’s first’ compostable hair oil, Sam McKnight is trying to do better, while still delivering what matters most: great hair
I miss Ireland for many reasons, but one is the lack of pressure to ‘get fit’
Sydney is and has always been a vain city, and the heat for nine months of the year means there is nowhere to hide
Coke Lane Pizza at The Circular takeaway review: Don’t tell the Neapolitans, but even the pineapple works
Three-day dough, local sourcing, and a standout Margherita backed by science
London’s eclectic restaurant, where the Irish chef takes only cash and has no website
Hugh Corcoran takes bookings by phone, accepts only cash and has no website
‘I love gowns, volume and a lot of drama’: Meet the young Irish designer creating outfits for CMAT and Chappell Roan
‘I love gowns, opera coats, a lot of volume and a lot of drama,’ says Oran O’Reilly, aka Oran Aurelio
Ireland’s nature lovers on their favourite trees: ‘I felt I could talk to it, like going to a good therapist’
Connecting with woodland can have a profound influence on our lives
Eight Irish restaurants where it pays to book ahead
High demand and limited space can make it harder to get a booking. With these places, it pays to persevere
My father has been having affairs with men and has walked away from our family
Ask Roe: My father left my mother telling us that he is gay after almost 40 years of marriage
One of the greatest joys of an overpriced meal out in Dublin’s southside? Eavesdropping
In an expensive restaurant on Dublin's southside, everyone acts like they deserve to be there
Which wines should I serve with Mediterranean food?
How to Drink Better: A good tip is to start with Mediterranean countries, and when in doubt a good rosé can cover all bases
My raspberry plants are producing very few berries – are they a lost cause?
Raspberries are hardy and easy to grow in the right conditions but prone to viruses
Big game energy in South Africa: I am struck by the palpable love South Africans have for their land
From safari pilgrimages in KwaZulu-Natal to ‘goofy’ surfing in Durban, South Africa offers pleasures rare and enticing
Nine beach hotels across Ireland perfect for relaxing coastal walks
Whether you’re after a short walk on the sands or a leisurely ramble, these options from Donegal to Kerry should entice
When Honor drops the news, I sit there with my mouth open like someone from Roscommon seeing escalators for the first time
Honor’s debs is coming up, and Sorcha’s telling her not to make the same mistake she made
Gay Spar, the George’s Street Arcade, traffic junctions: 52 reasons to love Dublin right now
A celebration of the capital in all her current glory. The magic, the mischief and the unexpected moments that make Dublin one of the best little towns in the world
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