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Make shapes to see this super sculpture display in Cork

Make shapes to see this super sculpture display in Cork

Esther N McCarthy chooses her favourite pieces as she attends The Montenotte Hotel's Victorian Gardens exhibition launch

Wed, 28 Jun, 2023

And Just Like That

And Just Like That review: 'Four and a half minutes in, I realise I loathe these characters'

Esther N McCarthy watched the opening episode of season two of Sex and the City spin-off, And Just Like That. She wasn't impressed

Thu, 22 Jun, 2023

Paul Noonan of Bell X1: 'We always get a great reception in Cork'

Paul Noonan of Bell X1: 'We always get a great reception in Cork'

In advance of his band's gig at the Marquee, the Bell X1 singer tells superfan Esther N McCarthy about his favourite venues on Leeside, music therapy, and the group's new album

Thu, 18 May, 2023

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Esther N McCarthy: Met Gala? It was more of a Meh Gala so just get meowt of here

Two cats and a cockroach stole the show (and don't mention Karl Lagerfeld) but the New York fashion parade was elevated by the style of its Irish stars, writes ESTHER N McCARTHY

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Esther McCarthy: 'I spend hours dropping kids to sports — but have no time for my yoga class'

Esther McCarthy: 'I spend hours dropping kids to sports — but have no time for my yoga class'

'I want to be able to play basketball with my boys for more than ten minutes without having a Youtube video paused on my phone so they’ll know how to resuscitate me'

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

A festive feast for the senses: Esther McCarthy's guide to 48 hours in Belfast

A festive feast for the senses: Esther McCarthy's guide to 48 hours in Belfast

A road trip to Belfast ticks all the boxes for a break with friends. Fabulous food, upscale hotels, cool bars, festive markets, what more could you want? writes Esther N McCarthy

Mon, 12 Dec, 2022

Harry and Meghan review: Faux candid shots have me rolling my eyes so hard I give myself a mild migraine

S Harry and Meghan review: Faux candid shots have me rolling my eyes so hard I give myself a mild migraine

Esther N McCarthy wonders if she’s just a pawn in Harry and Meghan’s sick game

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Bell X1 review: Church setting at St Luke's proves ideal for Cork devotees

Bell X1 review: Church setting at St Luke's proves ideal for Cork devotees

The regular trio were joined by a four-piece string section during their three gigs at the Leeside venue, writes Esther N McCarthy

Tue, 06 Dec, 2022

Esther N McCarthy: Would I be a different mother if I was rearing you, my imaginary daughter?

Esther N McCarthy: Would I be a different mother if I was rearing you, my imaginary daughter?

"I never told anyone this, but here you go, a little story for you, hypothetical daughter dearest. The first inkling I had of you."

Mon, 24 Oct, 2022

Joanne Hynes: The modern muse bringing haute couture to Dunnes Stores

Joanne Hynes: The modern muse bringing haute couture to Dunnes Stores

Joanne Hynes has done the unthinkable: given high street shoppers with a couture state of mind a space to play in. Esther N McCarthy sits down with one of her heroes

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022