‘I can’t live in Dublin. Unless you have a gig that pays a lot of money, or four jobs, you can’t’
Songwriter Mark Geary on his debut Irish gig and the country’s increasing level of ‘cruelty and grift’
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Interviews, travel, recipes, fashion, gardening, advice columns, and more from the Irish Times Magazine supplement
The ‘accidental beekeeper’ in Ireland’s most nature-deprived neighbourhood
Taking on two beehives and tending to a community garden in The Liberties opened Anthony Freeman-O’Brien’s eyes and heart to the benefits of urban greening
How can I grow cowslips in my garden?
After decades of decline, it’s great to see these dainty, pollinator-friendly wildflowers making such a comeback
‘I’m a man in my 40s and feel like I don’t have any real friendships’
Ask Roe: I always make an effort to fit in, but I worry this is now coming across as desperate
Bored with pinot grigio and NZ sauv blanc? Try these alternatives
How to Drink Better: There are many options if you like fruity, unoaked dry wines that are not too high in alcohol
Foreign correspondent Sally Hayden: I wrote a book about love to remember there is goodness in the world
In more than a decade reporting on war, journalist Sally Hayden has witnessed unbearable cruelty and violence. But also, love – for partners, family and community
Georgian wines are calling, and you should answer
John Wilson: Tasting these wines with ancient roots can offer a happy adventure into the unknown
Everything I’ve learned about growing garden vegetables
Kitchen gardeners can get carried away at this time of year - but there’s no point growing endless lines of turnips no one wants to eat
Mark Moriarty: Two of my best recipes to ease you into barbecue season
And don’t forget my top tip to avoid your food sticking to the grill
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for barbecue skirt steak with charred chilli chimichurri
Remember to slice the steak against the grain after it has had a good rest
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for barbecue monkfish tail with marinated heritage tomatoes and basil
Don’t forget the important step of sealing the fish in the frying pan before introducing it to the barbecue
Séamas O’Reilly: One of those days that makes you realise parenting is properly hard
A skin infection, rejection from nursery, a bit of light shoplifting, and to top the day off, a not-entirely-glowing review of my new book
The skin check you should never skip, plus great products to protect you from the sun
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a timely reminder to check your skin, wear SPF daily and take changing moles seriously
Mongoose review: This new Dublin 8 spot is now my favourite restaurant
Phenomenal pasta, seasonal produce and massively skilful cooking in this new Dublin 8 spot
Michelin-starred Glovers Alley restaurant to close for ‘number of weeks’ as chef departs
Relaunched restaurant in Fitzwilliam Hotel will reopen ‘in a number of weeks’, statement says
Seán Moncrieff: Irish weddings can be quite un-Irish
The couple can have spent years, and tens of thousands of euro, in an effort to produce a day that is fairytale perfect
Inside The George at 40: The stories behind Dublin’s most famous and beloved gay bar
Opened before the decriminalisation of homosexuality, The George has become Dublin’s best-known gay bar, a nightclub, a cabaret stage, and a local and a living archive
Nineties style: it’s never too late to embrace the Love Story look
Love Story, the hit Disney+ show has renewed interest in Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s stylish, elegant wardrobe
Walking the 700km Beara Breifne Way: ‘I wanted to test myself, test my body’
By walking through Ireland, I carved a line of connection in time, not only to history, to the Gaelic Irish, but also, back to myself
The artists of Sherkin Island off West Cork: ‘You might not see anyone for a couple of weeks’
A BA in Visual Arts organised by TU Dublin has been bringing students to the island off West Cork for 26 years. Some were so inspired by the immersion and isolation that they decided to stay
European champion baton twirler: ‘I’m infamous with my neighbours in Bray for always being out on the road practising’
Breton-Young wants to be a role model for others keen on the sport, especially those aiming to compete at the world championships
‘My husband says he just wants to live together as friends’
Ask Roe: ‘He repeatedly reassured me we were not in trouble but now he is saying I am the problem’
When I was 38, a doctor told me my brain was unusually big. It wasn’t a good thing
When life challenges me, I turn to comforting books and cheerful TV
‘Why did my young garden tree die, and how can I stop it happening to others?’
This happens more than you might think, and the causes can be hard to pin down
The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wine
How to Drink Better: What started off as a relatively simple wine tasting quickly became something much more meaningful
Aidan Turner: ‘I’d be sitting in the trailer going, ‘God Almighty. Can you just give me a cop drama?’’
The Dublin actor says the main trick to being a professional is doing the work and learning the lines. ‘And then just staying as healthy and as fit as you can. There’s no excuse’
Like many gardeners, I can’t help but admire weeds
There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to managing weeds in your garden but the use of weedkiller is rarely justifiable
Four new whiskeys to try, including one you can only buy in Kerry
These new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99
Comfort food: Two sweet (and simple) pastry treats to make this weekend and enjoy all week
You could go to all the trouble of making your own puff pastry for these simple dishes, but there’s really no need
‘Dude, you’re not in Ballsbridge now,’ I tell the old man. ‘This is Las Braygas!’
Chorles has shacked up with Bernie and it’s actually making me sick. He’s all gooey-eyed and she’s hanging off him like a fisherman’s jumper
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for apple turnover slices with diplomat cream
Remember to chill the diplomat cream while you’re getting the apple slices ready for the oven
Mark Moriarty’s recipe for chocolate and frangipane swirls
Preheating the oven is crucial to your success with this very straightforward process
The skincare habits you can adopt right now that cost nothing
Simple changes like washing your hands before cleansing can make a bigger difference than any fancy product
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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