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Family picking pumpkins in a pumpkin patch

29 things to do around Ireland this Halloween

As the home of Samhain, where Halloween first began, Ireland knows how to celebrate in style.

'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.

living • 9 hrs

Teenage girl sharing problems with her mother in the room.

What happens when we place too much responsibility on children?

While some levels of responsibility in the young years foster life skills and resilience, children need to be cognitively and physiologically ready.

living • 14 hrs

Senior husband and wife paying bills and managing family finances together on a laptop, discussing expenses in a cozy home environment.

Should you do a 'Swedish death clean' of your finances?

This decluttering method can help you feel more in control of your money – and ease the burden for loved ones.

living • 9 hrs

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+.

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (October 17-19)

From sneaking a peek inside some of the city's most breathtaking buildings to a Taylor Swift-themed club night, there is plenty to keep you busy in the city this weekend.

Things to Do • 16 Oct

Snugs, festivals, crafts, oh my! How to embrace autumn this year

Instead of dreading the onset of winter and everything that comes with it, here are some fantastic ways to embrace this crisp, cosy and festive time of year.

lifestyle • 16 Oct

A group of Irish TikTok creators in the Dublin TikTok office

12 Irish content creators nominated for TikTok Awards 2025

Taking place in London on Thursday, 13 November, the event will be hosted by broadcaster AJ Odudu with a live performance from British hiphop duo Rizzle Kicks.

living • 16 Oct

Meet the woman bringing community storytelling back into fashion

Craicly Stories is a community story project that brings Irish folklore to life and neighbours together.

living • 15 Oct

Hand's holding a wallet putting a euro coin inside it from RTÉ

Spend It or Save It: What Can €1 Really Do in 2025?

How much can €1 bring you? On the surface, it may not seem like a lot, but if you shop around, you can find some items that fit the bill.

lifestyle • 15 Oct

Baz Ashmawy on location in Tallaght for DIY SOS: The Big Build

Baz Ashmawy on DIY SOS: "I love it. I would do it forever"

Baz Ashmawy chats about his passion for presenting feel-good home renovation show DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland, his other current projects, and how turning 50 doesn't mean he's slowing down any time soon

Highlights • 14 Oct

Lucy Kennedy on her experience filming with Caitlyn Jenner

Lucy Kennedy returns to our screens this week with the much-loved Living With Lucy.

living • 13 Oct

Coming Home: Learning about the Chinese-Irish experience

Listen to Coming Home on RTÉ Radio 1 this Sunday at 7:30pm.

living • 13 Oct

10 ways to make sure you're getting the most out of your pension

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie explains how to maximise your pension opportunity.

living • 14 Oct

Home Rescue team create a sensory space for young boy with autism

Click through the photo gallery above to see the before and after photos from this week's show.

living • 09 Oct

Children raking leaves in front yard of home

How to refresh your home for autumn/winter

From transitioning your wardrobe to decluttering for autumn/winter homescapes. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

Living • 14 Oct

A group of friends at the local pub having a good time

Things to do in Dublin this weekend (October 10-12)

From pumpkin carving in Smithfield to a 2000s-themed quiz in Dublin 2, there is plenty to keep you busy in the city this weekend.

living • 09 Oct

Sinead Kennedy on life in the media: "This is a unicorn job"

After a summer in Brussels with her family, Sinead Kennedy is back to the day job.

living • 08 Oct

Financial advisor breaks down Budget 2026

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie shares his breakdown of Budget 2026.

Budget 2026 • 08 Oct

Shane Lowry of Team Europe holes the vital putt on the 18th green that secures the Ryder Cup for Europe

9 costume ideas for Halloween 2025

From hit movies and trending TV shows to iconic sporting moments and Taylor Swift's latest music video, there is plenty of pop culture to inspire your next Halloween costume.

living • 08 Oct