Esther McCarthy goes back to the future at the newly renovated and renamed Great Southern Hotel.

Ahead of World Book Day, Ciara McDonnell asks well-known Irish parents what they read to their kids. Plus, she compiles a list of top reads for every age.

The Golden Globes’ dress code and its impact reminded people that fashion isn’t just glamour. So what, Carolyn Moore asks, can we expect at this year’s Oscars?

I never understood the lure of sports. In particular, team sports. As a child the only extra-curricular activities on offer to us in the area we lived were either hurling or Irish dancing. I think we all know which option I took.

Plenty to keep you occupied as it gets colder and colder.

Leslie Williams samples the food and wine at Ely Bar and Brasserie.

This week Derval O’Rourke is chatting about balance.

They are high in fat and protein, and are less resource intensive to raise – so should we all be eating insects, asks Michelle Darmody

I was seven years old when I first discovered how it truly felt to have an idol, writes Lindsay Woods.

According to the findings, the most popular weekend activity is "scrolling through social media" with 33% using the days off to catch up on sleep.

Looking forward to sunny Sunday?

Update: Up to 160 divers are taking part in what is thought to be the biggest underwater search operation in the history of the state.

There will be some major disruptions to services at Irish Rail this weekend, due to engineering works taking place.

The Citizens' Assembly has concluded for the weekend after hearing substantive material about the 8th Amendment.

Have your best coat close to hand.

At a loss for plans this Christmas? Colette Keane has your weekend sorted.

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for several parts of the country.

After a magical festival weekend, it can be a bit sad to cut off your wristband as you return to reality.

This weekend is the busiest weekend of the year for fire crews across the country, with Halloween tomorrow night.

As festival season gets into gear, Ellie O’Byrne has the lowdown on the do’s and don’ts of bringing children to weekend-long events

As December rolls around, people start getting into the Christmas spirit. Spectacular street lights are turned on, trees are decorated, and markets roll out the festive cheer.