'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'

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

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

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

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

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

When Esther N McCarthy was invited to get firsthand experience of Dr Eva Orsmond’s health hotel in Portugal, she jumped at the chance… until she learned there were no carbs, sugar, or alcohol. Here’s the diary of quiet despair she kept during her visit to the exclusive resort

English lady Melanie Rose is the presenter of a show where DIY and interior design intersect with carnal pleasure 

Good times indeed as Nile Rodgers and co rolled out the hip-shaking classics 

Conversations With Friends reached its end with two episodes tonight