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Niamh & Eoin
Wedding of the Week: They swiped right on Tinder and stole each other’s hearts forever
Niamh Brennan and Eoin English who were married at Ashley Park House, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

PAUL MANGAN
My Life with Paul Mangan: I bought a hyena on the internet
Paul Mangan is the curator at the Museum of Curiosities. The Dublin museum home to a collection of odds-and-ends from all corners of the globe

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

TESSA NDJONKOU
I created 40 rules to see if the 'strict dating' TikTok trend is the future of connection
Four years after leaving France for Dublin, Tessa Ndjonkou has grown weary of modern dating. Can a viral TikTok movement advocating strict rules in the search offer a better way forward? 

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Laurence Falconer: 'I balance taking the piss out of the Germans by taking the piss out of the Irish'
Laurence Falconer: 'I balance taking the piss out of the Germans by taking the piss out of the Irish'
When Dublin comedian Laurence Falconer followed love to rural Germany, he could never have imagined that his stories about German bureaucracy, blunt honesty, and Irish awkwardness would strike a chord, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

Saturday with Colm O'Regan: I love running by the Liffey or in Phoenix Park
Saturday with Colm O'Regan: I love running by the Liffey or in Phoenix Park
Broadcaster, author, comedian, and Irish Examiner columnist Colm O’Regan talks about his end of week routine

Sat, 20 Jun, 2026

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Diary of a Gen Z Student: Love Island might give me 'brain rot' but here's why it's my guilty pleasure
It’s probably contributing to the decay of my brain from the inside out, if I’m being honest with myself. Even so, by 9pm every night, I am sat with a cup of tea, brimming with anticipation to catch up on the goings on in that fateful villa

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

'I was nine when I knelt for a funeral cortege — 35 years later I learned it was for Seán Ó Riada'
S 'I was nine when I knelt for a funeral cortege — 35 years later I learned it was for Seán Ó Riada'
Poet John FitzGerald recalls a school day when he had to kneel with the rest of the pupils on a street in a Cork town as a display of respect by the boys of Macroom NS for Seán Ó Riada and his family. He tells Helen O’Callaghan how it wasn’t until years later that he fully understood what the moment meant

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Person walking in the woods. Speed-hiking shoes closeup.
Bernard O'Shea: Have you heard of the 'fart walk'? Here are five things to know
A ridiculous name, a viral wellness trend and a surprising amount of science.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

The Grand Tour
Jeremy Clarkson reveals 'aggressive' prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson’s Farm episode
The diagnosis comes almost two years after Clarkson underwent a heart procedure.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2026

My Wedding Day with Aisling Roche: 'We had a welcome night in a lemon grove — a unique experience'
My Wedding Day with Aisling Roche: 'We had a welcome night in a lemon grove — a unique experience'
We chose Positano because Byron did a surprise proposal outside Positano on a boat about two years ago

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

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Should you send that midnight text? Or call Gen Z at all? 11 essential rules for phone etiquette
What about using voice notes, or ringtones in public? Experts give EMINE SANER their verdict on how to use your phone without causing offence

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Spider-Man: No Way Home
'I found my person': Tom Holland confirms he is married to Zendaya
The Spider Man star has clarified details about the wedding and confirmed it did happen

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

Jamie Lynn Spears holidaying in Limerick with her two daughters
Jamie Lynn Spears holidaying in Limerick with her two daughters
The actress and singer, best known for starring in teen sitcom Zoey 101, has touched down in Limerick

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

The Graham Norton Show - London
Bonnie Tyler ‘no longer in a coma’ but remains ‘very unwell’ in intensive care
She has also cancelled or postponed all her remaining shows this summer.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

RTÉ 2FM's Aisling Bonner marries longtime love in intimate Dublin ceremony
RTÉ 2FM's Aisling Bonner marries longtime love in intimate Dublin ceremony
The pair were married in an intimate ceremony in Dublin at the weekend

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend -Coventry
Harry Styles recognises Irish presenter Glenda Gilson during Wembley gig
Harry Styles, who is performing 12 nights at Wembley as part of his Together, Together tour, sang to a crowd of 90,000 fans during his first two shows at the venue

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Royal visit to Canada
Justin Trudeau missed Canada's first World Cup game for Katy Perry: ‘Boyfriend duties call’
His pop star girlfriend Katy Perry was performing at the US opening ceremony.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

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Dear Dáithí: My mother-in-law comments on every post — should I block her on my socials?
Anytime I do post anything, my mother-in-law is the first to comment and would often have questions about where I am or who I was with.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Saturday with Francis Brennan: Prior to selling the hotel I never had a weekend to myself 
Saturday with Francis Brennan: Prior to selling the hotel I never had a weekend to myself 
Francis Brennan shares how he spends his weekends in Kenmare, from Tai Chi and volunteering to cooking, travel and late-night reading

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's day full of love — and one moment of canine comedy
Wedding of the Week: Cork couple's day full of love — and one moment of canine comedy
Clodagh Walsh, Meelin, Co Cork, and Andrew Sheehan, Knocknagree, Co Cork, who were married in Kilshane House, Co Tipperary

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

My Life with Julia Galvin: I competed in the wife-carrying world championship
My Life with Julia Galvin: I competed in the wife-carrying world championship
Julia Galvin is no stranger to competing in strange sports, but wife-carrying may raise the most eyebrows

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have
Dearbhla Mescal: West Cork is my happy place, it's a gift I never thought I'd have
Dearbhla Mescal has dedicated the last three decades to raising three children, including the Oscar-nominated Paul Mescal. Ahead of her appearance at Bantry's literary festival, Vickie Maye meets the author in her West Cork haven.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Two bikini-clad girls with outstretched hands near water
Diary of a Gen Z Student: The perfect body is a myth — wear your bikini this summer
I wish someone could tell all of the 14-year-old girls in my class that confidence is cooler than anything. And that your body isn’t a problem to get to the bottom of

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Kate Hearne
'It changed the direction of our lives': Dublin cellist Kate Hearne on moving family to Swedish Lapland
Like the roll of a dice — what sent Dublin recorder player and Baroque cellist Kate Hearne to live 200km above the Arctic Circle with her husband, composer Fredrik Österling, and their two young sons. She tells Helen O’Callaghan about life in a place that sometimes feels 'like she has moved to the moon', about the beauty it has brought, the sense of adventure, and the feeling that anything is possible

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Mens Restroom Sign
Bernard O'Shea — The Dad Bod Diaries: Five things your wee is trying to tell you
We shouldn't be squeamish about urine, because often it is trying to send us a report on our health

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

I went on a Cork city tour with a theatrical twist — here's what happened
I went on a Cork city tour with a theatrical twist — here's what happened
We tend to overlook the tourist trails in our own cities, but as Deirdre McArdle and her dad Austin discover on Angela Newman’s Hysterical Histories tour, even lifelong Corkonians have only scratched the surface of our city

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Sports fans watching a match at bar
Cast your vote: Where is the best pub or beer garden to watch a match?
Where to find the best match day atmosphere

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: What you need to know about the new €3 per item customs duty
Watch where you order from online, because if your item is coming from outside the EU, it’s about to get more expensive.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Woman Typing Phone Message On Social Network At Night
Dear Dáithí: I'm uncomfortable with the messages from my friend's husband 
I don’t want my friendship with his wife to change and I’m resentful that his carry on is going to necessitate me having to distance myself from her.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

I'm a sex historian — here's what we can learn about female pleasure from history
I'm a sex historian — here's what we can learn about female pleasure from history
Why do we still believe women don’t experience as much desire as men? In a new book, sex historian Kate Lister examines enduring myths about female pleasure, revealing how culture — rather than biology — shaped the narrative.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Capital FM Summertime Ball 2026 - Wembley Stadium
Former One Direction star Niall Horan says he will support Scotland at World Cup
'They’re our Celtic brothers, you know, I’m going to stick with them'

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Siobhan McClean: 'I am both Irish and Zimbabwean, to embrace that is to embrace myself'
Siobhan McClean: 'I am both Irish and Zimbabwean, to embrace that is to embrace myself'
A new RTÉ show follows parents as they bring their children back to their homeland. Gemma Fullam meets Siobhan McClean as she returns from an emotional visit to Zimbabwe

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

My Life with Dr Mark Doyle: I got over stage fright through a hospital theatre group
My Life with Dr Mark Doyle: I got over stage fright through a hospital theatre group
I would often have dealings with other clinical directors, one of them happened to be in the plays with me.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Wedding of the Week: US-based couple marry in their ‘favourite place on earth’ — Dingle
Wedding of the Week: US-based couple marry in their ‘favourite place on earth’ — Dingle
Olivia Buschini and Liam Doherty who were married in St Mary's Church in Dingle and held their reception in the Dingle Skellig Hotel

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Saturday with Paul O'Donovan: When the weather is good, West Cork is the best place in the world 
Saturday with Paul O'Donovan: When the weather is good, West Cork is the best place in the world 
'When I’m rowing it’s often nice to listen to nothing, to switch off and let the time drift by, but if I am listening to music, I listen almost entirely to classical music'

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

'A golf course accident made me go grey, and learn how to embrace it'
'A golf course accident made me go grey, and learn how to embrace it'
A traumatic accident on a golf course when she was just a child set Co Mayo business woman Jane Buckley on a journey with her hair that led to the realisation that often you are the only person who can pick yourself up, and to a business that is all about nourishing hair

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Picture This announce first dance applications after surprise Cork wedding appearance
Picture This announce first dance applications after surprise Cork wedding appearance
Picture This is inviting couples who are planning their big day to apply to have them play for their first dance

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Diary of a Gen Z Student: A wedding is a real commitment for some — here's why
Diary of a Gen Z Student: A wedding is a real commitment for some — here's why
Let me tell you something for nothing, a wedding is a real commitment. And I’m not even talking in the sense that you’re fastening your canoe to someone else’s for life, praying for peace, love and happiness along the way

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Girl and weight loss
Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — My weight has gone up... but at least I've got a plan now
I've spent months waiting for motivation to arrive. It never did. Instead, I discovered five tiny 'Bernard Steps'

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Gordon Ramsay joins Niall Horan for an Irish fry-up — and struggles to pronounce 'Clonakilty'
Gordon Ramsay joins Niall Horan for an Irish fry-up — and struggles to pronounce 'Clonakilty'
Niall Horan joined Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen as part of the chef's Scrambled chat series 

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Jockey Rachael Blackmore, The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year for 2021 at the presentation of this years award
Rachael Blackmore announces birth of first baby with husband Brian Hayes
The legend of national hunt racing announced the birth of her first baby with husband and fellow jockey Brian Hayes on Wednesday

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter didn't test me as an actor — now I'm seeking a challenge
Despite having just 17 minutes of screentime across the entire Harry Potter franchise, Evanna Lynch can’t escape the character of Luna Lovegood. Deirdre McArdle finds there is so much more to the talented Louth actor

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Setting the page on fire with some hard work
Quiz: Can you answer these Junior Certificate questions?
Ahead of this year's exams starting today, test your Junior Cert knowledge with a selection of questions across various subjects from the 2025 State exams

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Bride and groom celebrating with their friends on beach wedding party
The dos and don’ts of wedding guest dressing: Dress to impress but never outshine the bride
What guests should wear can depend on the location (abroad and hot, or local and cold; countryside or city), and black tie or less formal. A dress is not obligatory for a woman and certainly not a new one, says Ellie Violet Bramley

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Roy Keane's daughter Leah marries longtime love Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Roy Keane's daughter Leah marries longtime love Taylor Harwood-Bellis
The pair celebrated their special day with family and friends at Kin House venue in Wiltshire on Saturday

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

'I found you': DWTS dancer Laura Nolan marries Matthew MacNabb at Kilkea Castle
'I found you': DWTS dancer Laura Nolan marries Matthew MacNabb at Kilkea Castle
The pair, who met on the dancing show back in 2022, tied the knot in a ceremony at Kilkea Castle on Saturday

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

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