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The Book Corner: fans of 'One Day' will be eager to read Nicholls' new novel
Leo Powell
A touching tale of finding love and connection in nature, Leo Powell chats about his book of the month 'You Are Here' by David Nicholls.
8 May 2024 Living Life
Femme frequency: ‘the women and their stories on the podcast are incredible’
Sarah Benner and Caroline Lyons are on a mission to spotlight inspiring women with powerful stories on the island of Ireland with their What a Woman Podcast, writes Dee Laffan.
8 May 2024 Living Life
Balladeer: the ‘Spanish lady’ became a euphemism for the woman of the night
The Spanish lady we frequently sing about was an avid traveller dressed in finery, writes Eoghan Corry.
Air we go: home away from home
If you’ve never rented an Airbnb before, what are you waiting for? Havens of comfort and independence for couples, families or solo travellers await – here are 10 in Ireland, writes Claire Murrihy.
8 May 2024 Living Life
Memoirs: ‘Bob Hoskins later bought our London place’
May reminds me of a time I had London at my feet, living with a strange and wonderful mix of people, writes Maureen Boyle.
1 May 2024 Living Life
Paws and relax
Pack the pooch and give your dog the holiday they truly deserve in one of these 12 stunning, pet-friendly locations around the country, writes Claire Murrihy.
1 May 2024 Living Life
Pulling at your heartstrings
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.
24 April 2024 Living Life
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