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<p>My daughter and son-in-law are saying it’s not fair my grandson should miss out on a ‘big day’ so they’re actually having a non-Communion party for him with new clothes and a pizza party with a bouncy castle and a cake.</p>

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Dear Dáithí: Should we attend or ignore a 'non-communion party'?

This occasion just doesn’t sit right with us at all. People who don’t get married don’t usually decide to just have a non-wedding party

<p> Muireann Walsh, Behind her are two images by artist Anne-Marie Farrell and a painting from the Children of Gaza exhibition. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

people

My Life with Muireann Walsh: 'I am a Cork mum who saw the devastation in the West Bank first hand'

<p>Síle Seoige begins a new series on TG4. </p>

culture

Culture That Made Me: Síle Seoige picks her music, film, and literary touchstones

Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

food columnists

Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

food columnists

Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

homemade chocolate bar with coconut

food columnists

Michelle Darmody: How to make a more nutritious version of a Bounty bar

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple Lisa and Cathal lean into a seasonal theme

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Wedding of the Week: Cork couple Lisa and Cathal lean into a seasonal theme

Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

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Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields

Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

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Meet the Kenmare family who bought their hotel back from John and Francis Brennan

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Esther McCarthy: British viewers are shocked at the swearing on The Traitors Ireland. Give me a break

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Colm O'Regan: Don't go cold shouldering fun stuff just because it's winter

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Richard Hogan: Workplace bullies are always found out — here's how to cope in the meantime

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Suzanne Harrington: What kind of English family stays up late to count Irish swears on The Traitors?

FOOD NEWS

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?

Will the Michelin awards herald Ireland’s first Michelin three-starred restaurant?

There are now 23 Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, five with two stars

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Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes

'It has to survive': Reflecting on Cork's Quay Co-op's past and looking to the future

S 'It has to survive': Reflecting on Cork's Quay Co-op's past and looking to the future

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

Top 8 foods for a romantic Valentine's Day brunch — or breakfast in bed

food columnists

Aishling Moore: How to prepare hake with a creamy espelette sauce

Michelle Darmody

Michelle Darmody: How to make a more nutritious version of a Bounty bar

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Darina Allen: Three recipes inspired by my most enjoyable London meals

Sarah Butler: Two easy and tasty one-pot dinner recipes to batch cook for busy days

Feelgood season

Ellen Keane: After I won my first Paralympic medal in Rio, I had to work on my mental strength

Ellen Keane: After I won my first Paralympic medal in Rio, I had to work on my mental strength

After a career spanning five Paralympic Games, Ellen Keane is learning what life looks like beyond elite sport. She speaks with Sarah Finnan about retirement, mental health, disability, and her role as a keynote speaker at WellFest

Overweight

Science-backed ways men can reduce belly fat — and their risk of heart disease and diabetes

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Step up your foot care when it’s cold outside

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Find your happy spot with simple daily habits

fashion and beauty

Desire Lines: Proof that activewear can be stylish without the hefty price tag

Desire Lines: Proof that activewear can be stylish without the hefty price tag

The ULTRAMOVE range from F&F looks set to earn a permanent place in our gym drawer.

Sally Foran: The best of February’s new beauty releases

Sally Foran: The best of February’s new beauty releases

Penneys unveils second collaboration with Perrie Sian — here's what you need to know

Penneys unveils second collaboration with Perrie Sian — here's what you need to know

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years

people

I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

A professional decluttering service was called for when Jess Casey decided it was finally time to clear some of the mess that has built up in her home

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Life Hack: How to clean a frying pan — and can I make it non-stick again before Pancake Tuesday?

Team Ireland Milano Cortina 2026 Content Capture Day ahead of Winter Olympics

Are winter sports suddenly sexy thanks to Heated Rivalry and the Olympics?

Saturday with Lewis Barker: I opened my restaurant at 27 and had a Michelin star in six months

Saturday with Lewis Barker: I opened my restaurant at 27 and had a Michelin star in six months

arts and culture

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Michael Palin on grief, comedy and travelling the world

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Michael Palin on grief, comedy and travelling the world

Tiernan’s guests on Saturday night included actor, comedian and writer Michael Palin, neurologist and writer Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan, and actor and writer Thommas Kane Byrne

Late Late Show talking points, including Beverley Callard’s breast cancer news

Late Late Show talking points, including Beverley Callard’s breast cancer news

Elmore Leonard

Book review: Ending leaves reader wanting more

Book review: Complex tale had too many plots

Book review: Complex tale had too many plots

Outdoors

The Pigeon Hole Loop is a great location for a walk on a 'fine soft day'

The Pigeon Hole Loop is a great location for a walk on a 'fine soft day'

Cong was viewed by director John Ford as the quintessential Irish village when he was filming The Quiet Man

Birds of Ireland: Goldcrest

Birds of Ireland: Goldcrest

Coastal brown bear, also known as Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos) carrying a silver salmon or coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) tha

Salmon deaths and a tyre pollution trial

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

Why are Irish communities seeing more flooding and several 'one-in-100-year' floods?

health and wellbeing

Young woman suffering from itching on her skin and scratching an itchy place. Allergic reaction to insect bites, dermatitis, foo

Natural health: What can I do to treat my psoriasis?

And adding garlic to your diet to boost your immune system

Life with epilepsy: 'It looked like my daughter was having a stroke'

Life with epilepsy: 'It looked like my daughter was having a stroke'

Are you actually taking your lunch break at work? Here's why skipping it is bad for your health

Are you actually taking your lunch break at work? Here's why skipping it is bad for your health

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

I gave up alcohol for a month — here's how it impacted my sleep, health, and more

travel

View of the Port and historic waterfront old town area of Sorrento, Italy, from a cliff viewpoint above the city and the Gulf of

Departure Lounge: Five travel deals, including a week of spring sunshine in Sorrento

Plus a city and ski break in Vilnius

Discover the unexpected Irish roots of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife

Discover the unexpected Irish roots of Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife

Helen Steele: My first memory of going away as a child, we went skiing in Austria

Helen Steele: My first memory of going away as a child, we went skiing in Austria

Is this Welsh resort the pocket-friendly alternative to Center Parcs for Irish families?

Is this Welsh resort the pocket-friendly alternative to Center Parcs for Irish families?

parenting

woman smoking electronic cigarette

What's in a vape and how to tell if your teen has started vaping

Many young people still believe that vaping is a harmless alternative to cigarettes, writes Helen O’Callaghan

Teenage boy having scrambled eggs for breakfast

My teen follows a strict high-protein diet but I'm worried about his weekend eating habits

Unhappy at School

Colman Noctor: Wellbeing is not always visible and a quiet child's struggles often go unnoticed

Tired Schoolboy Sitting Alone on a Bench After a Long, Stressful School Day

Joanna Fortune: My young son hates going to school — what if it escalates to refusal?

advice

Couple having problems

Sex File: I have endometriosis and feel guilty that we can't have proper sex

My endometriosis means penetrative sex can be very painful

Food Safety - Cutting Carrots on Plastic Cutting Board with Food Gloves

Life Hack: What are microplastics and should I swap my plastic chopping board for wood?

Maybe he's been lying all this time

Sex File: What happens if the passion wanes between us?

Sink faucet dripping with the water drop in focus

Life Hack: How to fix a dripping tap in your home — and why mending it could save you money

celebrity

Katie Price and Peter Andre photocall

Katie Price and Peter Andre say they have reached mutual parenting agreement

The former couple share two children named Junior, 19, and Princess, 17

National Television Awards 2020 - Arrivals - London

Molly-Mae Hague announces she and Tommy Fury expecting second child

Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71

Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71

Burberry Arrivals - London Fashion Week

Brooklyn Beckham posts loved-up pictures with Nicola Peltz after family feud

motoring

Renault 4 EV review: Why this retro-inspired electric hatch is a standout

Renault 4 EV review: Why this retro-inspired electric hatch is a standout

Renault’s electric revival of the R4 blends retro charm, real-world range and everyday practicality into a genuinely special small car

Volvo XC90 T8 review: why the hybrid SUV still matters in the age of electric cars

Volvo XC90 T8 review: why the hybrid SUV still matters in the age of electric cars

These are the best family cars with three or more Isofix points available today

These are the best family cars with three or more Isofix points available today

Kia EV4 review: Why this electric hatchback sets a new benchmark for range, quality and value

Kia EV4 review: Why this electric hatchback sets a new benchmark for range, quality and value

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