We talk to the gardener and broadcaster who shares the secrets of creating a room outside that will make us happy

A Jack B Yeats sketch is among the 180 lots of art up for auction at Foley's in Galway this weekend, along with work by Mark O'Neill, Arthur Maderson, and Michael Hales

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

The best way to enjoy the Canaries is island hopping, mixing up a wide range of holiday experiences like a native, writes Denise O’Donoghue.

As the hugely anticipated Ironman event takes its starting blocks in Youghal, Tom Breathnach discovers 10 wonderful things to do in the East Cork town.

A perfect pair of dessert classics starring the tropical treat

The last two years saw a seismic shift in the fashion industry – not least because of the global pandemic. Designers are now responding to the ecological crisis caused by fast fashion and exploring new ways to develop less harmful fashion practices, whether that’s exploring regenerative design techniques or adopting eco-friendly models. Niamh O’Donoghue meets some of the Irish designers at the forefront of sustainable practices

"Few memories are being created in photos now. Many photos are filtered, contrived or deleted entirely."

All the latest from Ireland's homegrown food scene

'Question everything in your shopping trolley too - and tot up how much you save'

As the story moves back and forth through time, we get poignant insights into the Frank family’s desperate plight; meanwhile, Kitty discovers that contemporary refugees who arrive in Amsterdam are treated in a way that is hypocritical in a culture that celebrates Anne Frank as something of a secular saint

'Daniel Kaluuya is strong in the lead role, and beautifully delivers the best comic lines, but otherwise Nope is nowhere near as gripping and disruptive a cinematic experience as Peele’s debut'

Eve Kelliher spots accessories to brighten and soothe, including all things mellow yellow, pops of pink and two new paint colours inspired by Cork

Take your palate to the South of France - even if its weather has visited us again this week

East meets west as these Sherkin Island writers aim to use the Japanese haiku to build a community hub

You won’t create a modern window from a multi-paned old variety with stick-down insulation, but you can reduce the leaks

Garden designer Chris Collins shares the secrets of creating a horticultural haven anywhere, even on a city-centre balcony

Living in connection with nature can make us happier and healthier, says interior design author Victoria Harrison 

If you’re planning to build or renovate and space is tight, Home of the Year 2021 winner Jennifer Sheahan has advice to offer

Consider it your easy-to-wear, between seasons uniform: an antidote to summer’s whimsy and a stylish peace offering until the mercury officially drops.

Reliable monochrome, chunky belts and the ever-present hat - a quick and easy fit for an effortless, timeless aesthetic

Also: An Cailín Ciúin at the Triskel; Elvis ar TG4; fashion under a lens at the Glucksman; and new local music at the former Larry Tompkins' Pub

We take a look at the best-performing flowers of the season

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Decoupage is a cottage-core craft that’s a cut above the rest when it comes to money-saving, mindfulness, and quick results