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I celebrated Spain's victory over Argentina at a Cork pub — here's what happened
I celebrated Spain's victory over Argentina at a Cork pub — here's what happened
The World Cup final through the eyes of someone who, admittedly, doesn’t know a whole lot about football, but enough about morals, sportsmanship and real passion, to know a deserving winning team when I see one

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Harper's Bazaar Women of the Year 2025
Spice Girl Mel C marries model Chris Dingwall in a custom Victoria Beckham dress
Sporty Spice, real name Melanie Chisholm, tied the knot in the Lake District on Saturday

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Caitríona Redmond: My friend was targeted by a  Facebook Marketplace scammer... and I turned sleuth to save him
When her friend tried to sell a campervan online, he was soon targeted by fraudsters. Luckily, Caitríona Redmond was on hand to spot the red flags...

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

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Dear Dáithí: My teenage son wants to go to Greece for a post-Leaving Cert lads' holiday, and it worries me sick
My husband believes it’s a rite of passage, but I'm thinking of flying out there to stay nearby in case he needs me

Sun, 19 Jul, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Radio presenter Dave Mac marries Tami in ‘relaxed affair’ without faff or drama
Wedding of the Week: Radio presenter Dave Mac marries Tami in ‘relaxed affair’ without faff or drama
Dave MacArdle and Tamsyn Brown, who were married in Dublin Registry Office, Grand Canal Street, and exchanged vows in a ceremony in the Elgin Valley in South Africa's Western Cape

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Saturday with Demi Isaac Oviawe: I go to lots of gigs — though sometimes I’m not one for crowds
Saturday with Demi Isaac Oviawe: I go to lots of gigs — though sometimes I’m not one for crowds
I’m a Mallow girl till the day I die, but I have never been disappointed on a night out in Cork city, the food is excellent.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

My Life with Alistair Morrish: Why my wife and I swapped renting for life on a barge in Kildare
My Life with Alistair Morrish: Why my wife and I swapped renting for life on a barge in Kildare
After soaring rents dashed homeownership hopes, Alistair and his wife found freedom, community and contentment living afloat in Kildare

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

The Graham Norton Show - London
Celebration of life and procession announced following death of Bonnie Tyler
The Total Eclipse Of The Heart musician died on July 8 in hospital in Portugal

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! - South Africa
Beverley Callard says she has completed radiotherapy after cancer diagnosis
Callard is best known for her role as Liz McDonald in Coronation Street and moved to Ireland earlier this year after she took the role of Lily Patterson in Fair City

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Adventures Camping and tent under the pine forest near water outdoor in morning and sunset at Pang-ung, pine forest park ,
Diary of a Gen Z Student: An identity crisis sent me to the campsite — here's what it taught me 
This week, my side questing has taken me camping along the Wild Atlantic Way with friends who have also just finished college. Our collective identity crisis has taken us to nature

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Fergus Farrell on his spinal cord injury, and how learning to ask for help changed his life
S Fergus Farrell on his spinal cord injury, and how learning to ask for help changed his life
In 2018, former Connacht rugby player Fergus Farrell suffered a devastating spinal cord injury. Doctors gave him a 5% chance of ever walking again. Through immense determination, he defied all odds to regain his independence. He tells Helen O'Callaghan about his attempt to row 5,000km across the Atlantic Ocean from New York to Galway in 2022.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Watch: Cork sweet shop reacts to glowing review from Roy Keane
'He never forgot his roots': Another Roy Keane shout-out boosts Shandon Sweets' summer sales
The Mayfield man and former Manchester United captain has been kept busy with his punditry duties but that didn’t stop him from taking the time to shout out one of his favourite Cork institutions, Shandon Sweets.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: Why have we turned 'doing nothing' into a guilt trip?
We've convinced ourselves that every spare minute should be productive, but life isn't keeping count

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Emma Doran to lead Cork Pride show alongside Mockie Ah! queens
Emma Doran to lead Cork Pride show alongside Mockie Ah! queens
Emma Doran will join the Mockie Ah! queens as special co-host, alongside Irish drag artist and Mockie Ah! founder Candy Warhol

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 - London
Maura Higgins makes Time 100 Creators list alongside world's most influential online figures
The Longford woman is one of 100 people selected for inclusion in the annual list, which recognises digital content creators shaping global culture

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

My Wedding Day with Bríd Ní Chumhaill: 'To keep costs down, our reception was in Dublin Airport'
S My Wedding Day with Bríd Ní Chumhaill: 'To keep costs down, our reception was in Dublin Airport'
At the airport for the reception, we had the usual formalities like the speeches. We didn’t do a first dance — it wasn’t really something that was done in those days — we just took to the floor and danced in an ungainly manner and gestured for everyone else to come save us!

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

8 beer gardens in Cork where you can watch all the World Cup semi-final action
8 beer gardens in Cork where you can watch all the World Cup semi-final action
Here are some of the best beer gardens in Cork with big-screen TVs so you can enjoy all the World Cup action

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Republic of Ireland v England - UEFA Nations League - Group F - Aviva Stadium
Quiz: Roy Keane was a specialist subject on Mastermind — can you answer all the questions?
Process engineer David Rhodes answered 10 of the 13 Roy Keane-related questions correctly on Mastermind — how many can you get right?

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Father with daughter (9-12 months) and shopping list in supermarket
Caitríona Redmond: My six steps to help keep your grocery costs down
Chaotic and impulsive supermarket runs will cost you money. Here's my advice on keeping your bills down

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Why modern mothers face relentless pressure to optimise everything
Why modern mothers face relentless pressure to optimise everything
Modern mothers have more information than ever before, but sleep practitioner Lucy Wolfe's research suggests they also face more judgment, more doubt and more guilt than previous generations, writes Gemma Fullam. Through interviews with 11 new mothers and their own mothers, she set out to discover why

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

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Dear Dáithí: My sister has picked an awful name for her baby. Should I tell her?
I think my sister and her husband are making a mistake. Should I tell her how I really feel about the name and risk really hurting her feelings? Or do I say nothing?

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Irish in London: 'People here feel they are in on the joke, but my relationship with my Irishness is tenuous'
Irish in London: 'People here feel they are in on the joke, but my relationship with my Irishness is tenuous'
Suzanne Harrington and Jordan Lynch reflect on moving to London decades apart, and on how the experience of being Irish in the city has changed

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

My life with Caitríona Giblin: Why body painting is an art that leaves no room for mistakes
My life with Caitríona Giblin: Why body painting is an art that leaves no room for mistakes
From childhood face paints to international competitions, Caitríona Giblin found her calling by turning people into living works of art

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Pupils put their heart and art into making teachers’ big day magical
Wedding of the Week: Pupils put their heart and art into making teachers’ big day magical
Rebecca O’Sullivan and Dylan Byrne, Togher, are married at Ballygarry Estate Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Saturday with chef Eric Matthews: Success is if someone stays working with you
Saturday with chef Eric Matthews: Success is if someone stays working with you
'You’re not going to cook with love if you’re physically and mentally exhausted'

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Peter O'Mahony and wife Jessica on life after rugby, Cork and new business
S Peter O'Mahony and wife Jessica on life after rugby, Cork and new business
The Cork couple discuss retirement, family life and transforming a shared passion for gardening into a new Irish lifestyle brand

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Woman walking at night on a street of Dublin
Diary of a Gen Z Student: We want to walk down the street without checking over our shoulders — is that too much to ask?
I often hear people belittle the reality of sexual harassment. Acting like catcalling is a compliment. As if the relentlessness of always considering your safety, calculating your movements, and risk-assessing your words is just the price you’ve got to pay for someone finding you attractive

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Meet the Cork woman who was the real power behind the Guinness dynasty
Meet the Cork woman who was the real power behind the Guinness dynasty
Brought up in opulence in Bantry House and Macroom Castle, Olivia Charlotte Hedges-White married into the Guinness family and lived a giddy life of wealth and privilege, writes Adrian Tinniswood

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

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Bernard O'Shea: The Dad Bod Diaries — Forget Looksmaxxing... try Middleagemaxxing
I’ve accepted my fate and dedicated the second half of my life to mastering the things middle-aged men are actually good at

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

My Wedding Day with Orla Hopkins: Our ceremony was short and focused on our families coming together
S My Wedding Day with Orla Hopkins: Our ceremony was short and focused on our families coming together
One of my favourite memories of the day was my dad's speech. Sitting there and listening to my dad and how he talked about bringing the two families together was just really special to me

Tue, 07 Jul, 2026

Summer weather June 26th 2026
Caitríona Redmond: Are Irish consumers ready for the costs of climate change?
A trip to London was a superheated eye-opener, writes Caitríona Redmond

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

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Dear Dáithí: My husband has sprung a holiday with his extended family on me
I really like this idea of having all the generations together, but I’m not so sure about bringing all the Brady bunch to France

Mon, 06 Jul, 2026

Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’
Saving Irish honey bees: ‘I was terrified of bees — now I run a beehive business’
Our native Irish honey bees are fighting for survival. Joe McNamee meets the people stepping up to save them — and preserve the food source that has sustained us for thousands of years

Sun, 05 Jul, 2026

'The political stuff pushed us over the edge': Meet five Americans who made Ireland their home
'The political stuff pushed us over the edge': Meet five Americans who made Ireland their home
Nearly 10,000 Americans moved to Ireland in the year to April 2025 — almost double the previous year. As the US marks Independence Day, Kirstie McDermott meets those who’ve made Ireland home 

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Taylor Swift Wedding
Guests at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding reveal details of 'moving' ceremony
On Friday night, the pop star and the NFL player, both 36, tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in a ceremony that was officiated over by Adam Sandler

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Wedding of the Week: Limerick couple wed with the wind at their backs
Wedding of the Week: Limerick couple wed with the wind at their backs
Ciara O’Shea, Dooradoyle, Limerick, Mark O’Connor, Corbally, Limerick, were married in Our Lady Star of the Sea in Quilty, Co Clare, and held their reception in the Armada Hotel, Spanish Point 

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Declan Hannon dejected after missing a penalty 7/6/2025
Saturday with Declan Hannon: I wouldn’t say I miss playing, but I miss the lads
Five-time All-Ireland Hurling Championship-winning captain and three-time All-Star Declan Hannon talks to us about his Saturday routine

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

Illustrator Karen Harte: Why graphic novels are perfect for a generation raised online
Illustrator Karen Harte: Why graphic novels are perfect for a generation raised online
Graphic novels have gone from niche to mainstream. As illustrator Karen Harte releases her publisher's first original YA graphic novel, she tells Colin Sheridan why the medium is perfectly suited to a generation raised online.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

My Life with Ailbhe Keane: I designed wheelchair covers for Barbie and Disney
My Life with Ailbhe Keane: I designed wheelchair covers for Barbie and Disney
Our ultimate dream came true when we got a call from Disney two years ago

Sat, 04 Jul, 2026

People taking picture at music festival
Diary of a Gen Z Student: I am team ‘use your phone at concerts’ — it's not that deep
I have spent the past two weeks reliving the Olivia Dean concert by watching and rewatching every video I took at it

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Is Taylor Swift already married? Rumours swirl around wedding to Travis Kelce
Is Taylor Swift already married? Rumours swirl around wedding to Travis Kelce
Here's what we know so far

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Éidín Griffin: Something about that boat trip to Kinsale helped me overcome my fear
S Éidín Griffin: Something about that boat trip to Kinsale helped me overcome my fear
Kinsale-based writer and performer Éidín Griffin tells Helen O’Callaghan about a sailing trip that had her feeling utterly helpless and very scared — yet ultimately it has made her less fearful and more ready to embrace adventure and new learning experiences. 

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Graham Norton among stars arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift wedding
Graham Norton among stars arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift wedding
The Cork man was seen arriving at JFK ahead of the big day, which is understood to take place on Friday at Madison Square Garden

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

female hands holding phone with mobile wallet for online shoppin
My name is Bernard O’Shea, and I’m addicted to buying stuff online that I don't need
I'm not a shopaholic. Not a collector. I'm just a middle-aged man buying things I didn't know existed five minutes ago... I'm a doom spender

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - London
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding expected to take place at Madison Square Garden tomorrow
Rumours have mounted in recent weeks that the wedding would take place over the fourth of July weekend.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2026

Bernie Sanders Campaigns In SF Bay Area One Day Before California Primary
Lethal Weapon star Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
He has been living with Alzheimer’s disease for several years.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2026

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