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Winter wedding guest trends for cold-weather nuptials

The best colours, fabrics and silhouettes that take you from the ceremony to the dance floor.

An aerial photo of The Cliff House Hotel, located on a cliff overlooking Ardmore Bay

Three 5-star hotels added to Ireland's Blue Book for 2026

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I've been on over 50 budget family holidays, here are my tips

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How often should you get fitted for a bra?

YES! Dublin

Meet the man crowdfunding a permanent queer space in Dublin

roast chicken dinner

Donal Skehan's roast chicken & instant gravy

A collage of Maura Higgins and Laura Whitmore

Maura Higgins and Laura Whitmore dazzle at Glamour WOTY awards

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie shares some tips that can help you make the most of your limited food budget.

13 tips for saving money on your weekly shopping

Amber Velatta and Donetalla Versace 2025 vs 2000

Amber Valletta wore the iconic Versace dress to the CFDA Awards

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Wade Murphy's baked chocolate cheesecake: Today

DIY SOS Franek's family

DIY SOS: Take a look inside Franek's new home

A bowl of apricot chicken and cous cous

Wade Murphy's Australian apricot chicken: Today

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Volvo EX90 Review : The Scandinavian Flagship SUV is Now Electric

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Joanne McNally: "I kind of had to press eject on my life"

Deep Dives

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'It's an oath to empathy': Ciaran Gaffney on the modern seanchaí

Charlotte Ryan speaks to Ciaran Gaffney, the founder of storytelling series Seanchoíche, about empathy, reconnection and getting a second chance at saying the unsaid.

Tara Povey with alpacas

14 adventures to enjoy across Ireland

A man taking a photo of a castle

Capturing the haunting beauty of Ireland's abandoned castles

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What's the difference between lab-grown and natural diamonds?

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Sustainability

Young and old preople in repair cafe.

How to repair, mend, and restock your home the eco-friendly way

The most sustainable items are the ones you already own.

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Unusual items you can source second hand in Ireland

Natasha Heaslip's jewellery

Galway jeweller on creating 'wearable art' and upcycled pieces

Photographer credit: Barbara Egan, Reportage

7 steps to setting up your own community toy library

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LGBTQ+

Group of friends sitting in a cafe enjoying a hot drinks together. They are talking, sitting at a table with a view in Tynemouth, North East of England. They are two couples, double dating. One of the couples are LGBTQI+.

36 queer-friendly groups and activities around Ireland to join

Ireland is home to an incredible variety of LGBTQ+ activity groups that affirm and uplift.

Photo: Sarah Magliocco

What I learned coming out to my family later in life

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Meet the doctor giving free menopause support to LGBT people

Trevor and Feli

A love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities

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Mental Health

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How to get along with people you don't agree with

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How music can boost our mood as we get older

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A psychologist's guide to coping with upsetting news stories

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Perinatal experts share the 5 things new mums should talk about

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Dr Pennie: How addiction hijacks the teenage brain

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How to look after your mental health as a new dad

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Cognitive offloading: Is your smartphone bad for your brain?

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Personal Finance

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Review: How does a €22 hairdryer compare to a €549 hairdryer?

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Attending a wedding in 2025? Here are the rules of engagement

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Everything you need to know about pension auto-enrolment

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Is it better to put money towards an emergency fund or a pension?

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The pros and cons of taking out income protection in Ireland

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Women's Health Lessons

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: How to do a self-breast exam

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Getting to know your menstrual cycle

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: What happens at a cervical screening test

To celebrate International Women's Day, Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Which contraceptive is right for you?

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Travel

The reception room at the Westbury Hotel

Dublin hotel voted best in Ireland in Condé Nast Traveller Awards

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Madeira: A road trip through the island of eternal Spring

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16 Irish hotels awarded Michelin Keys in 2025 awards

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Tips for exploring Buenos Aires - from someone dating a local

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Bread making, Druid knowledge and more in Ireland's Ancient East

Gordes, a hill top village above Apt in the Luberon, Provence, France.

A bucket list trip through the wine regions of France

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Can a science-backed sleep retreat help me get more rest?

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Food

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Donal's Real Time Recipes: Thai-ish chicken curry

roast chicken dinner

Donal Skehan's roast chicken & instant gravy

bread and butter pudding

Sarah Butler's bread and butter pudding

beef one pot

Sarah Butler's cosy beef one-pot

Trisha's pan-fried salmon with brown butter, Brussels, crispy pancetta

Trisha's pan-fried salmon with brown butter

These sweet and savoury dishes are scarily easy to make!

12 frighteningly delicious Halloween treats to make

Trisha's bolognese

Trisha's boo-olgnese with garlic pitta bread

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Fashion

Winter wedding guest trends for cold-weather nuptials

The best colours, fabrics and silhouettes that take you from the ceremony to the dance floor.

A collage of Maura Higgins and Laura Whitmore

Maura Higgins and Laura Whitmore dazzle at Glamour WOTY awards

Woman is holding a bra in her hand.

How often should you get fitted for a bra?

Amber Velatta and Donetalla Versace 2025 vs 2000

Amber Valletta wore the iconic Versace dress to the CFDA Awards

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