Holiday
Janine Kennedy on 07 Oct 2020
Living Life: unwinding in west Cork
A restful trip to west Cork proves to Janine Kennedy that a staycation can be indulgent and relaxing while adhering to COVID-19 guidelines
Anne O'Donoghue on 26 Aug 2020
Travel: west is best
With rugged beauty and stunning coastline, if you’re planning a trip to Connacht, Anne O’Donoghue has some top travel tips for you
Amii McKeever on 12 Aug 2020
‘Sure you’d be in Spain for less’
Holidaying in Ireland will never be the same experience as going abroad – why else would we go? But in 2020 Ireland is what we have, so we need to pick out the good bits, writes Amii McKeever
Amii McKeever on 29 Jul 2020
'Do you mind it being outside term time?' - 'Em no, no I do not!'
It's official, schools are reopening and there will be a dash to "staycation." Or will parents ever look at the 20 days absenteeism in the same way again post COVID-19? Writes Amii McKeever
Anne O'Donoghue on 29 Jul 2020
Meet me in Munster
With the summer of the staycation well underway, Anne O’Donoghue gives her top picks for places to visit while travelling in Munster
Contributor on 19 Feb 2020
The Scottish Highlands: Take my breath away
Two recent trips to Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands rekindled Fiona Alston's love of her childhood holiday destination
Contributor on 29 Jan 2020
The Portuguese countryside, a holiday with a difference
Planning a holiday involving young children, many people opt for the default seaside resort. Suzanne Campbell shows us there are plenty of other family friendly options, such as rural Portugal
Ask Miriam on 04 Dec 2019
My elderly mother loves to holiday in the sun; but I find these trips stressful
Dear Miriam, my elderly mother loves to holiday in the sun; but I find these trips too stressful
Contributor on 02 Oct 2019
Blue zone living
Although life expectancy for both men and women has increased in Ireland in recent years, Dr Mark Rowe looks at cultures identified as 'blue zones', where people often live to be over 100 years old
Katherine O'Leary on 04 Sep 2019
The little things count in west Cork
On a recent trip to Baltimore, Katherine O’Leary was extremely impressed with the level of hospitality demonstrated by the people of west Cork
Mairead Lavery on 04 Sep 2019
Follow me up to Carlow
You’ve spent the summer entertaining the relations and now you want a bit of ‘me’ time. So if you are heading to the Ploughing why not take a day or two to sample some of the best Carlow has to offer
Contributor on 28 Aug 2019
Exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in a VW campervan
Having decided on a staycation this year, Eadaoin Moore finds there is no better way to holiday than to explore the Wild Atlantic Way in a Volkswagen camper van
Contributor on 14 Aug 2019
Dolly Buckley's beauty tips for summer holidays
This month, beauty expert Dolly Buckley shares her top tips on packing your makeup bag for the sun
Contributor on 14 Aug 2019
'Being a mother during the summer months is a full-time job'
Is it a holiday if you’re still doing everything? asks our Desperate Farmwife
Contributor on 10 Jul 2019
It's time to get summer ready with Dolly Buckley's top beauty tips
Now that our bodies can finally see the light of day, it's time to get summer ready, writes Dolly Buckley
Ask Miriam on 05 Jun 2019
My friend wants to go on holidays; but I want to travel solo
My newly-single friend wants to join me on the Camino; but I want to travel solo
Ciara Leahy on 15 May 2019
20 places to stay in Ireland
When the sun is shining, there really is nowhere more beautiful than this island of ours. Ciara Leahy picks some top places in the country to enjoy.
Amii McKeever on 20 Mar 2019
Food tourism making ground but not there yet
People are not yet travelling here for the food as Irish food has been tarnished by the Irish pubs dotted across the globe and expectations are low.
Contributor on 19 Dec 2018
Desperate Farmwife: Celebrating Christmas far from home
This month, our Desperate Farmwife reflects on the mixed emotions of celebrating Christmas when you are far from home
Amii McKeever on 05 Dec 2018
The power of convenience in a busy world
I make efforts to freeze dinner - cook at the weekend to have something on the nutritious to pull out, but at busy times I can find this source depleted and revert to convenience, but at what cost?