Weekend Loves: Financial advice, unconventional bridalwear and Galway Food Tours

Ruth O'Connor's guide to inspiring ideas and beautiful things

(Left) Television presenter and writer Santis O’Garro always has great budgeting tips in her first book - The Money Mentor: How to Manage Debt, Reach Your Goals & Achieve Financial Wellness.

Alternative options for this year’s brides

Not Another White Dress will be at the Bride of the Year Show in Dublin’s RDS on January 28 and 29