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Things to do in Dublin this weekend (Jan 9-11)

What will you get up to this weekend?

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"You cannot be over-prepared": Tips for learning to drive in 2026

Lottie Ryan

Lottie Ryan on turning 40 and sharing her life online

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Volvo claims over 800 kilometres of range for its new EX 60

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Deliciously Ella on "gently mapping" our weekly food plans

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What to know about walking your dog in the cold

orzo

Paul Flynn's orzo with mushrooms, spinach, lemon

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Colm O'Gorman's sloppy joes: Today

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FLYEfit coach's top tips for getting started in the gym

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8 of the easiest healthy habits to start right now

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Tommy Tiernan: "I don't really unwind, I think I collapse."

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10 questions to ask about managing your money this new year

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Colm O'Gorman's blueberry and lemon muffins: Today

So this is the week after Christmas and what have you done? Photo: Mariia Korneeva/ Shutterstock

Why do many of us feel so 'blah' in the first week of January?

New Year

Five young women athletes are running by the sea at sunset, enjoying a healthy lifestyle

Runcations, Gaeltacht trips and more: Top travel trends for 2026

Travel writer Thom Breathnach joined Drivetime to share his pick of holiday inspiration for this year.

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How to get motivated after the holidays

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8 getaway ideas to stave off the January blues

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Relationship green flags to take into the New Year

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Mental Health

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A psychologist's guide to coping with parental burnout

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Cognitive offloading: Is your smartphone bad for your brain?

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5 signs your mental health may be suffering

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Counselling psychologist on why you should practice doing nothing

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Dr Pennie: How addiction hijacks the teenage brain

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Perinatal experts share the 5 things new mums should talk about

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Tips for making a big career change in the new year

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Deep Dives

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Where to eat in Ireland 2026: new openings and hot spots

2026 is already shaping up to be a bumper year for new openings....

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The shape-shifting history of corsets in fashion

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I tried five at-home coffee machines so you don't have to

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Relationship green flags to take into the New Year

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Sustainability

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Mum of three on managing a weekly household shop for €125

Caz Mooney (@IrishBudgeting on Instagram) joined Brendan Courtney on RTÉ Radio 1.

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How to repair, mend, and restock your home the eco-friendly way

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Review: How does a €22 hairdryer compare to a €549 hairdryer?

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Auto-enrolment in Ireland: a simplified explanation

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Women's Health Lessons

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: How to do a self-breast exam

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Getting to know your menstrual cycle

To celebrate International Women's Day, TikTok's Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: What happens at a cervical screening test

To celebrate International Women's Day, Dr. Monica Oikeh presents Women's Health Lessons, a series dedicated to all things women's health.

Women's Health Lessons: Which contraceptive is right for you?

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LGBTQ+

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36 queer-friendly groups and activities around Ireland to join

Ireland is home to an incredible variety of LGBTQ+ activity groups that affirm and uplift.

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What I learned coming out to my family later in life

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Meet the doctor giving free menopause support to LGBT people

Trevor and Feli

A love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities

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Personal Finance

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Eoin McGee's tips for saving money at Christmas

John Lowe of MoneyDoctors.ie shares some tips that can help you make the most of your limited food budget.

13 tips for saving money on your weekly shopping

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Review: I put three vacuum cleaners to the test in a busy home

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Everything you need to know about pension auto-enrolment

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What can a board game teach us about personal finance?

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Travel

Deirdre Mullins outside the legendary club Berghain

Finding the beat of Berlin, from Berghain to Hackescher Markt

Fermanagh

Review: A five-star, family-friendly stay in Fermanagh

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Madeira: A road trip through the island of eternal Spring

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Tips for exploring Buenos Aires - from someone dating a local

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Can a science-backed sleep retreat help me get more rest?

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Tara Povey on her RV adventure around Atlantic Canada

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I've been on over 50 budget family holidays, here are my tips

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Food

Ella Mills posing for a photo in a kitchen

Deliciously Ella on "gently mapping" our weekly food plans

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Paul Flynn's orzo with mushrooms, spinach, lemon

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Paul Flynn's veggie curry: Today

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Mags Roche's spicy mince baked potato

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Mags' simplified apple tart tatin: Today

Can't face another piece of chocolate?

What to do with all that leftover chocolate

Spicy tuna pitta

How to make Nathan Anthony's spicy tuna pitta

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Fashion

Presenters Jennifer Zamparelli and Laura Fox

Zamparelli and Fox sparkle and shine on Dancing with the Stars

Catch up on Dancing with the Stars on the RTÉ Player.

Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards

Buckley and Mescal dazzle at Critics' Choice Awards

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Tips for decluttering your wardrobe and refreshing your style

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Pinterest predicts the top fashion trends for 2026

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