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How to transform your bathroom in a day

Small makeovers for a calm and contemporary bathroom. By Sam Wylie-Harris.

The 2 Johnnies: "We want to grow outside of Ireland"

As The 2 Johnnies return with their Lock In, Johnny B and Johnny Smacks talk to Claire O'Mahony about being authentic, keeping lots of plates spinning and why the Irish heartland is also the heart of their show.

living • 27 Oct 25

Pitch 25: Start up campaign highlights five female-led businesses

Pitch is an annual competition from Arnotts that gives local businesses a boost.

living • 30 Oct 25

Woman putting savings in a white piggy bank.

6 stages for mastering financial planning throughout your life

Effective financial planning ensures that you can meet your needs, protect your loved ones, and secure your future at every stage of life.

living • 28 Oct 25

Unwell woman in blanket sit in cold living room. Suffering from lack of heat at home . Unhealthy young woman struggle from chill freeze at home. No heating concept

6 reasons why you feel the cold more as you age

Growing older can prompt lots of internal changes, including an increased sensitivity to the cold.

living • 28 Oct 25

Man walk in park outdoor People exercise healthy lifestyle

7 ways to boost your step count as winter approaches

Increase your step count in the lead up to winter by making movement social and by incorporating steps into your working day.

living • 23 Oct 25

The host of Ireland's Fittest Family posing for a group photo alongside exercise equipment

Ireland's Fittest Fam to return with new coaches and challenges

Due to hit our screens on 2 November, the new season of Ireland's Fittest Family will bring new coaches as well as a rake of new, exciting challenges.

living • 24 Oct 25

9 Irish podcasts to get you ready for Halloween

Get ready for spooky season with these Irish podcasts.

living • 25 Oct 25

Things do in Dublin this weekend (October 24-26)

From alternative comedy and a LGBTQ+ friendly pub quiz to flea markets and free Halloween events, there's plenty happening across Dublin this weekend.

living • 23 Oct 25

Halloween costumes you can pull from your wardrobe

Here's how to curate the perfect spooky ensemble from wardrobe staples.

Halloween • 24 Oct 25

Everything you need to know about the clocks changing in 2025

Spring forward, fall back.

living • 18 Oct 25

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 • 25 Oct 25

Dermot Bannon: "I love putting a stove into a house"

The Room to Improve presenter chats about sustainable alternatives to heating our homes, filming the next season of the show and the tweaks he's made at home.

living • 23 Oct 25

From skincare to snacks, how to get the most out of your pumpkins

From face masks to tasty snacks, there are many ways to reuse your pumpkins beyond carving.

Halloween • 24 Oct 25

Nicola Roberts wearing a black dress at an event in 2025

Nicola Roberts on loss and how 'it's a privilege getting older'

The Girls Aloud star opens up about loss, social pressure and why she's done with punishing her skin in the pursuit of youth.

lifestyle • 20 Oct 25

Sales Assistant In Bakery Putting Gluten Free Label Into Freshly Baked Brownies

Coeliac Disease: "It's more common than you think"

Registered dietician Sarah Keogh and Consultant Gastroenterologist Professor Karen Boland speak with Claire Byrne about diagnosing and living with coeliac disease.

Highlights • 22 Oct 25

What is ethical investing and what are the pros and cons?

As with any investment approach, ethical funds come with their own set of advantages and disadvantages.

living • 21 Oct 25

A female doctor using a stethoscope on a patient's chest at a medical

Early awareness is crucial for heart health

The average age of patients seeking assistance from Blackrock Health's Rapid Cardiac Care service is just 63, dispelling the commonly-held misconception that heart problems are typically associated with people in a higher age bracket.

lifestyle • 22 Oct 25

David McCullagh on marriage, journalism, and Taylor Swift

Next month, David McCullagh will take the reins at what he describes as "one of the best gigs in Irish media".

living • 20 Oct 25

A woman standing outside beside a pile of wood

The woman going viral for moving from O'Connell St to Leitrim

Would you swap a front door that opens directly onto O'Connell St for a six-hour round trip commute and a 100-year-old farmhouse?

living • 20 Oct 25

Kevin, a 4 month old Irish Wolfhound and his owners

Irish Wolfhound called Kevin wins Puppy of the Year 2025

A four-month-old pup named Kevin has been crowned Puppy of the Year.

living • 20 Oct 25

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.

Halloween • 17 Oct 25

An unrecognizable senior adult female doctor listens attentively to the mid adult woman.

What to expect when you start HRT

You might be nervous about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), so here is how to get started and what to expect...

living • 21 Oct 25

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 25

'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 • 17 Oct 25