Person: Vicki Notaro

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Saturday with author Vicki Notaro: 'As I get older, I am realising the importance of balance'

Vicki Notaro is an Irish journalist, columnist and former magazine editor. Her first novel Reality Check is inspired by her love of reality television, social media and celebrity culture. Notaro lives in Dublin with her husband Joe and their terrier Jacko.

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Berlin is a city with personality – and a sense of history

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Conversations with Grandma: Four writers talk feminism and life with their grandmothers

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Tommy Tiernan: 'My life feels like it has more meaning when I’m doing shows'

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Irish personalities remind us puppies aren't just for Christmas

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Meet the people who make your Christmas shopping experience as festive as possible

'It was my worst job interview ever - but here's what I learned from it'

Looking for that dream position is easy, until you consider the interview, says Vicki Notaro.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2016

Find out how Vicki Notaro felt when she went make-up free

Alicia Keys has eschewed make-up in a quest to get in touch with her authentic self, but how did beauty junkie Vicki Notaro feel when she faced up to her own bare face?

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

Irish celebrities remember the day they became fathers

With Father’s Day tomorrow, well-known faces look back with Vicki Notaro to their memories of the day they became dads.

Sat, 18 Jun, 2016

Like father, like son: Men who have followed their father's career

Ahead of Father’s Day on June 19, Vicki Notaro catches up with fathers, and the sons who have taken the same career path.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Chelsea Handler's new docu-series on Netflix is not for the faint hearted

Vicki Notaro chats to comedian and writer Chelsea Handler, as she prepares to launch the world’s first global streaming chat show.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2016

These beauty spots in Ireland have provided spectacular backdrops for TV and film’s most famous scenes

As Game of Thrones returns to our screens, Vicki Notaro goes on a cinematic tour of Ireland, taking in everything from Harry Potter to Star Wars.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

These beauty spots in Ireland have provided spectacular backdrops for TV and film’s most famous scenes

As Game of Thrones returns to our screens, Vicki Notaro goes on a cinematic tour of Ireland, taking in everything from Harry Potter to Star Wars.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

The word is spreading about gender inequality and everyday sexism

Gender parity remains elusive but there are many inspiring young women who are leading the way, says Vicki Notaro.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

This bride had to plan the wedding that she never dreamed about

Thrilled to be engaged to the love of her life but definitely missing the bride gene, Vicki Notaro has had to overcome the ick factor to plan the wedding that she never dreamed about.

Tue, 16 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Share, share alike: How social media has replaced the traditional diary

Social media allow us to reveal to the world thoughts once reserved for diaries, says Vicki Notaro

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Get up and go: Starting the morning right can have a great influence on your whole day

How you start your morning can impact your whole day. Vicki Notaro speaks to five high-profile women to find out about their daily routine

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Mario Rosenstock is taking the show on the road

Mario Rosenstock premieres his new live show in Cork. Vicki Notaro joins him on the set of his TV show to see why he’s got his sights set on the south.    

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Why Vicki Notaro is not going on the dry this January

Irish people seem to live in extremes: do the dog over Christmas before wasting a fortune on fancy running shoes and starting another ill-fated diet in January. We need to chill out, writes Vicki Notaro

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Looking ahead to cultural events in 2016

2015 is almost out, so it’s time to look to what the new year will bring in terms of

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

Copenhagen a city of magical charm

Vicki Notaro visits Copenhagen and falls a little in love with the Danish capital. 

Sat, 26 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

It’s presence, not presents, that really counts at Christmas

Stop, breathe, and remember what’s really important about December 25. It’s more special and far less stressful if we refuse to buy into the ‘perfect Christmas’, writes Vicki Notaro

Mon, 21 Dec, 2015

Far from home - what Irish emigrants are missing this Christmas

Vicki Notaro catches up with Irish emigrants who won’t be home for Christmas to find out what they’ll miss – and what they won’t...

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

What coming home for Christmas means to these Irish celebrities

Vicki Notaro tracks down some of the nation’s favourite gals and talks to them about the pilgrimage home for Christmas Day celebrations.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

Four Irish foodies share their favourite healthy festive recipes

Fancy a delicious alternative to traditional festive fare? Vicki Notaro asks four well-known foodies to whip up a healthy banquet to rival the calorie-laden feast we normally consume at Christmas    

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Your Friday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Your Friday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Your Friday morning catch-up

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Celebrate like a Kardashian this Christmas with these party tips

Christmas parties should be rockin’. So if you’re throwing one, says Vicki Notaro, seek inspiration from America’s most famous family, (not the Obamas) the Kardashians.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

A dog’s life? Making a living from their love of pooches

Ahead of the Pet Expo, Vicki Notaro meets the people making careers out of their passions for dogs    

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Irish celebrities discuss their hair maintenance tips

Women spend more on their tresses than on their cars, says Vicki Notaro who talks to four high-profile women about their hair maintenance.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Vicki Notaro shops online to see if high fashion really is there at the touch of a button

I’m addicted to my smartphone to the point where it’s rarely out of my hand. 

Sat, 17 Oct, 2015

Rules of engagement: Where does courtesy end and sexism begin?

Does the rise of feminism mean the age of chivalry is dead, or do women still want men to open doors for them and to pay for their drinks?  Vicki Notaro investigates everyday sexism and online etiquette.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2015

Dubbed the new Graham Norton, comedian Al Porter is one to watch

Vicki Notaro meets Al Porter, one of the brightest talents Irish comedy has seen in a long time.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Does beauty matter when it comes to getting a dream job?

Should we aim to score a non-threatening seven out of 10, looking not too hot or too plain at work? Vicki Notaro asks if one woman’s controversial theory holds any truth.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2015

7 days of living gratefully

Noticed how many celebs lately are “thankful” for their perfect lives on Instagram? It’s all because gratitude is the new mindfulness. Vicki Notaro gives the latest self-help trend a seven-day trial. 

Sat, 15 Aug, 2015