A spring vibe for freezing temperatures. The days are getting longer, but they’re getting colder too. So, while the shops fill up with slip skirts and floaty dresses, we’re still buried under at least two sweaters and a scarf. Blanket optional. It’s so annoying when you want to chuck out your old jumpers and shake up […]
Have you ever Googled a question about Leo? If so, don’t run the risk of landing on some fake news and instead consult the Taoiseach himself. In a format originally devised by Wired – and previously only reserved for A-list celebs – Leo has released a social media video answering the questions that have been […]
Maura’s giving us the fanny flutters… It was a good night for Ireland at the UK National Television Awards last night, with wins for Peaky Blinders (we love you Tommy!!!) and Mrs Brown’s Boys – which surprisingly managed to beat Fleabag for the comedy prize. Elsewhere, Longford’s Maura Higgins managed to make a serious statement […]
In need of a pick me up? Recipes that involve minimal prep and maximum output are rare. That’s why we’re loving No Fuss Vegan, the new cookbook from model turned food blogger Roz Purcell. The Tipperary woman has assembled a collection of recipes that don’t involve hard-to-find and even-harder-to-pronounce ingredients. And it’s all vegan too. […]
After a first month of 2020 that feels like it lasted about a decade, February finally approaches and brings two red-ringed dates into sight. The first, February 10, is Oscars night. The second, four days later, is Valentine’s Day. Love them or loath them, it’s hard to completely ignore either day – and this year […]
Love fritters? You can make them from more than just sweetcorn. Take One Tin, the new cookbook from Lola Milne, is packed with clever dishes that you can make using the kinds of ingredients that everyone has knocking around their kitchen presses – the stuff that you overlook when you’re trying to rustle up some […]
What’s better than an easy, tasty recipe? An easy, tasty recipe that leaves your friends thinking that you are some sort of master chef. Take One Tin, the clever new cookbook from Lola Milne, is packed with just those sorts of dishes. What’s more, each of the meals is made from the kinds of ingredients […]
Her and ‘Gaff Goddess’ Laura de Barra have added a second live event on February 6. As a renter of ten years and now a homeowner, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a lengthy to-do list of repairs and upgrades that need doing about the house. Hang that curtain rail, fix that […]
Join Her and ‘Gaff Goddess’ Laura de Barra in Dublin on February 6. Whether you’re a renter or a homeowner, it’s important to know how to look after your abode. From dripping taps to rewiring plugs, there’s a multitude of little fixes on everyone’s to-do list… And chances are that’s exactly where they’ll stay if you […]
We’re SO ready for spring. On a miserable January morning, it can sometimes feel as though bright evenings, warm weather and – most importantly payday – will never come. Thankfully, we can count on fashion to transport us into the next season and get excited about putting together outfits that won’t get hidden under a […]
Are Harry and Meghan leaving themselves even more exposed? As someone who has worked as journalist for nigh on 15 years, I can’t help but wince when I hear people giving out about ‘the media’. On several occasions I’ve been left incredulous when someone I was interviewing began to complain about how they had been […]
For when you’re going to the gym… or just thinking about it. We’re not usually ones for jumping on a band wagon, but when getting on that wagon is the only way to avoid getting hit by a guilt truck then we have no option. Okay that analogy has already gotten away from our foggy […]