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Cork actress and Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney to host The Traitors Ireland
Cork actress and Derry Girls star Siobhán McSweeney to host The Traitors Ireland
The actress who played Sister Michael in Derry Girls has noted that "the Irish have a charm and ability to deceive while smiling which will make this version rather special, I think"

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

With you by my side I could never get lost! - Christmas vacations
Cuffing season: What is cuffing, why we do it and how to do it successfully
We instinctively want the warmth of another person when the nights are long and dark, to stave off the loneliness, says Jenny McEntegart

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

Full line-up of contestants for Dancing with the Stars revealed
Full line-up of contestants for Dancing with the Stars revealed
The series presented returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Sunday, January 5 at 6.30pm

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

flat lay with broken christmas ball on green background
How to use the word 'no' and let go of festive stress
The best gift you can give yourself is the word ‘no’ if you’re being asked to host too many people or being invited to visit people you don’t like, or have to buy too many gifts or cook too much food

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Man raising arms
The world is obsessed with happiness but life is more about a larger purpose
Something bigger than yourself, a purpose, a higher goal beyond getting from one day to the next, is critical to our wellbeing

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Comedian Emma Doran: I try to look at food like it's fuel
Comedian Emma Doran: I try to look at food like it's fuel
"If I left my hair straightener on and it caused the fire, I would take that secret to the grave. I could not admit to my fella it was my fault, because he's constantly picking up after me, telling me I've left this, that or the other on"

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Panto review: Into the woods with Red Riding Hood at the Everyman
Panto review: Into the woods with Red Riding Hood at the Everyman
This is a panto made for the TikTok generation and it impressively holds little ones' attentions for over two hours

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

TikTok and Facebook application on screen Apple iPhone XR
Cork creators among top trending TikTokers in 2024
The Year on TikTok annual report reveals the most popular trends of the past year

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

I'm a Celeb's Richard Coles is coming to Cork next summer — here's where you can see him
I'm a Celeb's Richard Coles is coming to Cork next summer — here's where you can see him
The retired reverend and former member of The Communards will return to Cork for the Ballymaloe Festival of Food next summer

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Image of icing sugar being sifted onto batch homemade, mince pies, star shaped pastry lids, festive Christmas dessert of crispy
Mince pie, anyone? The history of a seasonal favourite
We're officially into Advent so it's time for some Christmas fare. Some say the mince pie was invented in Ireland. Whether that's true or not, Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas if we couldn’t devour at least one. Robert Hume delves into the evolution of today’s spicy tart

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Clover
Garden Q&A: Can I prevent clover from taking over my lawn?
Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Large orange metal skip container in front house, full of rubbish from household reconstruction
Colm O'Regan: Timber from the neighbour's skip? Or the crooked timber of humanity?
You can’t underestimate the power of free stuff, especially free fuel, and especially free fuel that would have been thrown out

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Ask Audrey: My wife dumped me to boost her Instagram following
Ask Audrey: My boyfriend's as loyal as a tomcat — I picked him up when his wife went to the toilet
"She met another fella fast enough on the night — when Kanturk is good, it’s very good."

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Pleased dreaming woman warms hands on thermos cup outside on cold late autumn, strolling in forest. Nature therapy.
9 winter walks in Cork where you can warm up with a coffee
There's nothing quite like the feeling of warming up with a hot cuppa after a walk in the cold air during winter

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

Robot and human hands pointing to each other, the idea of creating futuristic AI, intelligent systems to work instead of humans
George Boole: The Cork professor hailed as the father of computing and artificial intelligence
The astonishing rise, and untimely death, of George Boole — the 'maverick' Cork maths professor who laid the groundwork for AI

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

96th Annual Academy Awards - Roaming Red Carpet
Cillian Murphy and wife Yvonne McGuinness purchase iconic Kerry cinema
The couple announced the purchase of the Phoenix cinema in Dingle which they say will remain an independently owned gem in the heart of the town

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Ask Audrey: What's the story with looking like Paul Mescal?
Ask Audrey: What's the story with looking like Paul Mescal?
"Have you seen the photos of him in the new Gladiator movie? Well the old doll has, and she do be virtually rubbing his muscles in my face at this stage."

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

'Wagatha Christie' trial
I'm A Celeb: Coleen Rooney says public haven’t forgiven husband Wayne for ‘mistakes’
The 38-year-old said despite 'difficult' times in her marriage with the ex-footballer, the couple are 'happy now'

Fri, 22 Nov, 2024

Scandinavian loft interior
What you need to know to winter-proof your home 
Keep the wolf from the door: How to weather-proof your property and take the worst of the chill off your winter palace

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Blindboy's 'Land of Slaves and Scholars' — history doesn't have to be dull
Blindboy's 'Land of Slaves and Scholars' — history doesn't have to be dull
A show about pre-Christian Ireland could have been dull and worthy, but Blindboy and team make it interesting

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Another one thank you
Coffee House Lates: Here are the coffee shops opening after hours in Cork city
If you're looking for alcohol-free evening activities in the city then check out ‘Coffee House Lates’ — an initiative running as part of the Night-Time Economy Strategy for Cork city

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
"As a teenager, I can't think of a band or artist that I was as obsessed with as I was with Deftones. I listened to a lot of heavy records but they felt sophisticated, way beyond what a lot of other metal bands were doing..."

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan: 'People are messy, they hurt each other and themselves'
Ciara Kelly and Richard Hogan: 'People are messy, they hurt each other and themselves'
Dr Richard Hogan and Dr Ciara Kelly are teaming up for a new podcast called They F*ck You Up, which they say looks at the messiness of people’s lives and offers advice and tips, and some levity along the way.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Munster man crowned winner of Paul Mescal lookalike competition in Dublin
Munster man crowned winner of Paul Mescal lookalike competition in Dublin
Crowd gathers in Smithfield Square ahead of the premiere of Gladiator II

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Kieran Harnett
Joanne McNally: 'I have nothing to tie me down — I want to crack the States'
The comedian tells all each week in her hit podcast. Her latest admission? Her plan to break America, writes Vickie Maye

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

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