‘I’m very clear on dating apps that I want love. The dates agree initially but then disappear’
Ask Roe: Much to the dismay of my nervous system, situationships seem to have become the default setting
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
How can I get rid of scutch in my favourite flower bed?
It comes back again with a vengeance whenever I dig it out
Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?
How to Drink Better: For some, wine with a screwcap is unappealing, but real-life experience suggests they’re mistaken
Kate O’Connor on her gruelling seven-event sport: ‘It’s so tough on a woman’s body’
The Dundalk heptathlon star loved ‘running around like a headless chicken’ at youth competitions. Now she’s aiming to reach the top of the podium this summer
Sibling revelry: ‘We slag each other off constantly’
Four pairs of siblings on what makes their relationships tick, and therapists on how childhood ties can affect our psychology well into adulthood
I have zero interest in her in that way – is it weird that I want to spend time with this girl?
I’m there, ‘I hope this doesn’t come across as creepy –' She goes, ‘Uh-oh!’
Ancient meets modern: Four great new wines from nearly forgotten regions
John Wilson: Have you ever tried wine from the Canary Islands? How about North Macedonia or Georgia?
Food to fuel your summer: Classic Caesar and sesame tuna salads from Mark Moriarty
Simple marinades and dressings should be your go-tos as the seasons change
Horticulture doyenne Sarah Raven has an enduring eye for beauty and brilliance
The gardening trailblazer is a key speaker at this weekend’s Festival of Gardens and Nature in Laois
Mark Moriarty’s classic recipe for Caesar salad with marinated lemon and thyme chicken thighs
Prepare this flavour-filled chicken in advance and store in the fridge
Mark Moriarty’s summer sesame tuna salad bowl with vermicelli rice noodles, ginger and ponzu
Take a minute to learn how to make this dressing and you’ll have a skill for life
Jan Brierton: ‘Dublin is a small town with a big-town attitude. I didn’t always love it’
The ‘accidental’ poet and stylist on growing up in pre-Luas Tallaght, and writing her first verse during Covid
The five minute face: Six easy-to-use products for a no-fuss make-up routine
These are the products I use day to day, to feel like a polished, put-together version of myself
Séamas O’Reilly: My children are my greatest source of joy - and stress, sadness, guilt and fear
It appears there’s quite strong proof that having children does not, in any measurable way, make you more happy
Titanic Belfast’s first fashion exhibition Northern Threads showcases textile heritage
Deirdre McQuillan: Exhibition shows fashion’s power to attract attention, how deeply it is connected to place and how it feeds into art and design
FX Buckley review: This Dublin staple is at the premium end for a night out, but it delivers
Dry-aged steaks cooked on a Josper grill are excellent while the Irish coffee is at the top of the genre
I’m the only male at home and it’s not weird. It’s a fascinating honour
Family environment makes me think of the opening line of John McGahern’s Amongst Women
Exploring Patagonia: An awe-inspiring journey into history and penguins
Exploring by sea from Punta Arenas in Chile down to Cape Horn, I certainly find my wanderlust satisfied
Katriona O’Sullivan: I live in the grip of the fat-girl algorithm
In an extract from her new book Hungry, the bestselling author of Poor explores how class shapes how women see their own bodies
Adare Manor tees off in style ahead of Ryder Cup with bespoke tweed collection
A chance meeting led to a collaboration with outerwear business Jack Murphy on an exclusive capsule collection of four coat and blazer designs
Life as a Great Blasket caretaker: I knew I would go back, but I would not live it the same way
Lesley Bond and her partner Gordon were the first couple to embark on the six-month caretaking residency on the Great Blasket Island in 2019
‘My partner’s blunt communication style is grating on my nerves. Should we break up?’
Ask Roe: How my partner expresses himself is starting to take from my enjoyment of the relationship. What should I do?
Gardening: How can I protect my plants without using insecticides?
I lost a lot of young seedlings in my allotment to wireworm damage last year, but I don’t want to use chemicals
‘I am a hoarder’: John Wilson on the pleasure of collecting wine at home
How to Drink Better: Bear in mind that most wines don’t improve, and many taste worse, after 10 years of ageing
‘There’s nothing wrong with Bray, Ross,’ the old man says. Literally. Word for word
‘That’s not what you said on September 4th, 2001,’ I remind him
Róisín Ingle: Getting a tattoo was my friend’s idea. I’m calling it my ‘mild-life’ crisis
Róisín Ingle: It’s no big deal, only a bit of ink on skin, but also it’s permanent, so it’s sort of a big deal
The best plants for Irish seaside gardens
Some Irish seaside gardens enjoy a sheltered microclimate, while others must cope with exposure to destructive salty gales
Do you like crisp and bone-dry whites? Try this old-timer Greek grape
Assyrtiko used to be found exclusively on Santorini, but its roots are expanding
Asparagus season has arrived – here’s how to make the most of it
There’s an easy tip for blanching your spears that will make all the difference
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for asparagus and lemon linguine with peas and chervil
Adding sugar and sea salt to your boiling water will greatly enhance the result
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for glazed asparagus with poached egg and sauce vierge
Remember to discard the bottom third of the asparagus spears – this is often too woody
MasterChef’s new presenter Anna Haugh: ‘I’m really proud I come from Tallaght’
Dublin chef’s new MasterChef presenting role is one of the highest profile gigs in cooking reality television
Is it worth paying €299.99 for a travel hairdryer?
Dyson’s more compact take on a cult favourite hair tool will potentially appeal to those who have yet to try the original
Children must learn their letters, their numbers – and then 6,000 facts about animals
The average four-year-old would almost certainly beat the average 40-year-old in a quiz on animal facts
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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