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Shot by Christian Tierney. Styling Credits : Thalia Heffernan wears Top €125, Magee 1866 at magee1866.comJacket €350, TRIONA Design at trionadesign.comCoat €675, TRIONA Design at trionadesign.comSkirt €42, M&S at https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/ (OR S

Ireland Fashion Week unveils star-studded campaign

Ireland Fashion Week takes place October 6-10, 2025.

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Homemade fermented vegetables canned in jars. Making fermented pickled tomatoes. Canning process, fresh vegetables, jars with preserved vegetarian food on wood rustic table. Healthy eco food and zero waste food concept. Kitchen pantry.

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Tech journalist on the app helping users to battle porn addiction

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Space-saving hacks for a small kitchen

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9 alternative ways to save that aren't deposit accounts

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Things you can clean in the home with a lemon

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Henry Farrell and Colin Farrell attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Irish stars walk the red carpet of the 2025 Emmy Awards

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How to get more fibre into your diet

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15 stunning wedding venues in Ireland to view, and what they cost

Deep Dives

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14 adventures to enjoy across Ireland

Ireland may be small, but that doesn't mean there's any shortage of adventures to be had.

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Knit designer Mihai Mar: "Fashion can be an isolating industry"

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Dip in the Nip: What a naked swim taught me about body image

Eman Aburabi and Izzedeen (Izz) Alkarajeh, co-owners of Izz Café in Cork City and authors of Blasta Books #15: Jibrin.Photo: Joleen Cronin

Izz Café founders on family and preserving Palestinian cuisine

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LGBTQ+

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A love letter to the Black, Irish and queer communities

On this week's Out & Proud, poet, performer and playwright Felicia Olusanya aka Felispeaks sits down with Trevor Keegan.

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36 queer-friendly groups and activities around Ireland to join

Jenny Maguire, Zeda, PJ Kirby Galang

"We must become unavoidable": 10 years of the Marriage Referendum

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Out & Proud: Coming out to your children

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Mental Health

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5 signs your mental health may be suffering

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A psychologist's guide to coping with upsetting news stories

"We're all being coached by someone, whether we realise it or not."

What exactly does a life coach do and are they effective?

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Perinatal experts share the 5 things new mums should talk about

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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

Arwin Sullivan

ShareJoy: Using pre-loved designs to raise funds for a good cause

ShareJoy: Resale site founded by mother in memory of her daughter

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Sustainability

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Your guide to Dublin's thrift shops & salvage yards

Catherine Carton of Dainty Dress Diaries lists her top spots.

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Presenter Fionnuala Jay on becoming a sustainable bride

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Pop-up shop of Irish design: "I think it's in our DNA to be cool"

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Just one dirty container can mess up your recycling bin

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Personal Finance

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Financial expert's tips on budgeting and 5 ways to save

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Everything you need to know about pension auto-enrolment

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6 ways to save money on your holidays this summer

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Is it better to put money towards an emergency fund or a pension?

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10 steps to follow when starting your own business

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Travel

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Fodor's No List: 15 travel destinations to reconsider in 2025

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Portugal's Wild Algarve: Sun, sea and sand - without the crowds

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A family stay at Roe Valley Resort & a romantic break in Galgorm

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Why you should visit Naoshima Island, the Aran Islands of Japan

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How to pack for your summer holidays

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Bread making, Druid knowledge and more in Ireland's Ancient East

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New York Times spotlights Ireland's 'Old World romance'

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Food

Homemade fermented vegetables canned in jars. Making fermented pickled tomatoes. Canning process, fresh vegetables, jars with preserved vegetarian food on wood rustic table. Healthy eco food and zero waste food concept. Kitchen pantry.

Gut health expert on why we should eat more fermented foods

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Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg?

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8 hearty and warming stews and casseroles to make

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Fashion

Shot by Christian Tierney. Styling Credits : Thalia Heffernan wears Top €125, Magee 1866 at magee1866.comJacket €350, TRIONA Design at trionadesign.comCoat €675, TRIONA Design at trionadesign.comSkirt €42, M&S at https://www.marksandspencer.com/ie/ (OR S

Ireland Fashion Week unveils star-studded campaign

Ireland Fashion Week takes place October 6-10, 2025.

modeal wearing a design by Ayham Hassan

Palestinian designer crowdfunds his way from West Bank to London

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Henry Farrell and Colin Farrell attend the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Irish stars walk the red carpet of the 2025 Emmy Awards

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Suki Waterhouse attends the Michael Kors Collection Spring/Summer 2026 Runway Show at Terminal Warehouse on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Michael Kors)

Olivia Wilde and Suki Waterhouse stun at Michael Kors

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