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Leo Powell
Leo Powell is moved by the latest offering by the Gate Theatre, as an Oscar winner’s work takes to the stage.
24 April 2024 Living Life
Balladeer: The Bold Thady Quill
A subject of a famous Cork hurling song is as much myth as is his legend, writes Eoghan Corry.
24 April 2024 Living Life
10 blooming great garden centres
With the recent improvement in weather, there is no better time to check out these garden centres, writes Dee Laffan.
Holly Loftus: 'the stereotypical image of a blacksmith is often a big man'
The craft of bladesmithing, the art of making knives, has seen a sharp increase in the past few years, and Irish bladesmith Holly Loftus has carved out her place among the best, writes Dee Laffan.
17 April 2024 Living Life
Laois gardening festival grows roots
Described as ‘Electric Picnic meets Gardeners’ World’, the Festival of Gardens and Nature is a new Co Laois event with an impressive line-up of experts, writes Olivia Hamilton.
17 April 2024 Living Life
Folklore : ‘I look to the skies for the return of the small swallows’
We look to the skies to catch sight of an eagerly awaited visitor – the swallow. Summer can only begin in earnest when these birds return, writes Shane Lehane.
17 April 2024 Living Life
The Book Corner
A ‘lost’ novel that looks at the effects of betrayal and damaging secrets is Leo Powell’s pick of the month.
10 April 2024 Living Life
Experience menopause like never before
After a decade-long absence from the Dublin stage, Marie Jones’ hilarious comedy play is back, but be warned, this show may contain hot flashes, laughter and Daniel O’Donnell fever, writes Dee Laffan.
10 April 2024 Living Life
A menu for mindfulness
Have you ever found solace in cooking dinner or baking bread? Then whet your appetite, and sharpen your skills with our top 10 classes, writes Dee Laffan.
10 April 2024 Living Life
Children’s books bus tour from Malin Head to Mizen Head
The Whole Wild World Bus Tour will set off on an 1,400km journey to inspire young readers across the country and ignite their imaginations, writes Grace Hanna.
10 April 2024 Living Life
Country Sound: Shawn Cuddy honoured in Donegal
Singer Shawn Cuddy receives a 'Civil Honour' for work with Donegal patients during the pandemic, writes Michael Commins.
3 April 2024 Living Life
Birds of a feather
Jim Wilson and Mark Carmody have had their eyes on Ireland’s bird population for years. Their new guide gives a wealth of information to help you achieve your birdwatching goals, writes Dee Laffan.
3 April 2024 Living Life