One of the great reliefs of being with someone for a long time is the freedom to say: what would you like for Christmas?

Moving away means exposure to a new culture, language, work environment and way of life, but there’s always the pull of home

‘Sorcha, you can’t be a bad person, no matter how hord you try’

‘I’m worried it’s going to find its way into my own garden’

How to Drink Better: Depending on the dishes you plan to serve, one of the wines below should sit perfectly on your festive table

History and hazard mingle on a trip that inspires many emotions

It is being widely touted anecdotally as a solution to everything, but experts are wary of prescribing as a quick fix

The secret to creating a beautifully lush, long-lasting arrangement for your Christmas table, mantelpiece or staircase

The Cork actor is having quite the year, with Saipan en route to cinemas and his London role in The Playboy of the Western World

These two slightly alternative main course recipes are simple yet stunning

All the major retailers and independent wine shops have some treasures to offer for the festive period

Key to the success of this dish is a proper meat thermometer

This simple main course can be served in its own roasting tin

The former British supermodel on falling in love, moving to Glendalough Estate and becoming a countess

In my own childhood, my mother held fast to the baffling belief that Santa was merely ‘a nice idea’

Hair, skin, make-up – these seven standout products earned permanent spots in my kit this year

This is the place to go for a cosy evening out in the new year, as long as you choose the right table

Warning: please bear in mind that our food-critic-for-a-day has the taste buds of a junkyard dog and finds almost all food delicious

Instead of leaning into one-night-only sparkle, this year it’s about choosing pieces with lasting appeal

Just two metres long by a metre tall, Zedwell’s capsule ‘rooms’ have just enough space for a mattress