#Summer Features

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Review: A homecoming for Macklemore as he shares Cork family links
S Review: A homecoming for Macklemore as he shares Cork family links
'This is my homecoming' Macklemore told fans at Musgrave Park before commending Ireland for its support of Palestine 

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Hosepipe ban
Even plants that look terminally crispy can revive: How to rescue your garden after a heatwave
Our gardens took a battering lately from high temperatures. But you can repair the damage — and prepare better for next time

Tue, 20 May, 2025

CZECH-ENVIROMENT-DROUGHT
'If you see me, weep': What Ireland's dry spell can learn from history's dry past
When to enjoy a sunny spell and when to worry about prolonged drought...

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend
Five crowd-pleasing barbecue classics to try this weekend
If you're thinking of getting the barbecue out this weekend, why not try some of these tasty options

Fri, 16 May, 2025

Tobarnault Holy Well, County Sligo, Ireland
May dew as a beauty treatment and holy wells for cures — superstitions and ancient beliefs
Our ancestors went out before sunrise with bottles and jars to collect the dew from the grass. 

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Fire Starters: Easy midweek barbecue recipes to keep her lit without the effort
Fire Starters: Easy midweek barbecue recipes to keep her lit without the effort
With temperatures hitting 25 degreees this week, take the stress out of barbecue season by grilling meals with minimum fuss but maximum taste 

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Teenage girl with allergy blowing nose
Peak sneezin’ season — are more of us than ever affected by hay fever?
Ireland’s high overlap between asthma and hay fever hints at a sizeable population affected, even if precise numbers are elusive

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Asian senior man with luggage walking in Airport Terminal.
Suzanne Harrington: Cheap airlines and their baggage limits have made us packing pros
We laugh at the priority boarding eejits, their queue longer than ours, with their mimsy little wheelie suitcases making the aviation moguls richer with every flight

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer
Visit a colourful, vibrant and beautiful world by snorkelling this summer
Popping on a snorkel mask is a great way to experience and appreciate our diverse water world says ecologist Pádraic Fogarty who has some handy tips for getting the most out of your next snorkelling trip

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Child with bag back to school. Faceless cute little boy back to school with blue schoolbag
Julie Jay: Oops, I dropped him off at school again — even though it was closed
When you forget a big thing like when your child is due to finish up for school holidays, you have to be prepared to pay the price

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'
The Cork Proms: 'I love the idea of Frank and Walters songs with an orchestra'
The popular orchestra series brings together some of our finest musicians for a mix of contemporary and classical music. Marjorie Brennan meets two of this year’s stars, MayKay and Cillian Donnelly

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

The A-Z guide to Irish summer dining in 2024 — from asparagus to Zingibeer
The A-Z guide to Irish summer dining in 2024 — from asparagus to Zingibeer
Ireland's food scene is in an incredible place at the moment — here's Joe McNamee's guide to fine dining, brands to watch, rising restaurateurs, and summer experiences

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

The Hot List: 51 festivals, food spots, films and more to experience this summer
The Hot List: 51 festivals, food spots, films and more to experience this summer
From summer festivals, to cinema blockbusters, the best holiday reads and more — this is what should be on your radar for the balmy months ahead 

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Brexit
Suzanne Harrington: Don't vote when you're angry, that's how Brexit happened
"...when a population has genuine grievances, it creates a perfect breeding ground for fake-ass populists to proliferate like fungus in the fridge, with their soundbites and their scapegoating and their social media savvy..."

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Dear Dáithí: My daughter wants to go on a 'Junior Cert holiday' to London
Dear Dáithí: My daughter wants to go on a 'Junior Cert holiday' to London
'I think a lot of people will be reading this, and looking over at a son or daughter on the other side of the rooms saying, this lad is writing about you.'

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

Wedding of the Week: Bandon couple share 'magic' big day with fur baby Molly
Wedding of the Week: Bandon couple share 'magic' big day with fur baby Molly
Clodagh and Jason exchange vows in St Patrick's Church, Bandon, and hold reception in Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Restaurant Review: Margadh Café's fare is as artful as its RHA Gallery home
Restaurant Review: Margadh Café's fare is as artful as its RHA Gallery home
"...thoughtful, balanced dishes with a spark of joy, and artistry in every dish..."

Sun, 02 Jun, 2024

Saturday with Pippa O'Connor Ormond: 'I’ve had plenty of sleepless nights over the years'
Saturday with Pippa O'Connor Ormond: 'I’ve had plenty of sleepless nights over the years'
One of Ireland’s most popular social media influencers, entrepreneur Pippa O’Connor Ormond is the founder of POCO Beauty. She lives in Co. Kildare with her husband Brian Ormond and their three young sons.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Israel-Hamas conflict
SĂ©amas O'Reilly: Israel long ago realised attempting to defend their actions is unnecessary
"...there have been enough distinct massacres that they now bear shorthand names to be more easily distinguished from each other; the flour massacre, the Jabalia massacre, the Al-Shifa massacre, to name but three..."

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Date bars with oat crumble topping
Michelle Darmody: How to make date slices — and the mistakes to avoid
"They make a great picnic snack, or with the addition of a touch of ground ginger they transform into a warming rainy-day treat."

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Reader's Choice: 10 of your favourite spots for Fish and Chips in Munster 
Reader's Choice: 10 of your favourite spots for Fish and Chips in Munster 
We asked readers for their favourite fish and chip spots across Munster. From food trucks to seaside chippers, here's your pick of the best. 

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

The edit: 9 of our favourite one-and-done dresses for summer events 
The edit: 9 of our favourite one-and-done dresses for summer events 
Stylist to the stars Corina Gaffey headed to Kildare Village to pick out her ultimate one-and-done dresses for easy, breezy occasion styling this summer

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Esther McCarthy: Is the Thermomix worth the money? Not if you only use it four times
Esther McCarthy: Three TikTok parenting hacks I've tried on my unsuspecting family
'Just when you start getting a little smug because one kid hasn’t turned out to be a total psychopath (yet), the next one is pooing in their hand and presenting it to you like it’s a prize éclair'

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Desire Lines: Summer suits, a run workshop with a difference and a €21 hayfever hero product
Desire Lines: Summer suits, a run workshop with a difference and a €21 hayfever hero product
The perfect suit for a summer wedding, a product to soothe irritated eyes and much more 

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Sonic Youth Induction Into RockWalk
Colm O'Regan: I painted the cover of Sonic Youth's 'Goo' album on my schoolbag — perfect posing
"There were plenty of rave smileys, but still the logos of Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Nirvana, and the odd pentangle persisted."

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Beautiful view of Lisbon from the Tagus River.
Departure Lounge: All aboard for a Celebrity cruise — including a stop in Lisbon
Plus: African horse safaris; regional airports; Santa in Lapland; pizza, pints and pillow talk

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Darina Allen: Theo Kirwin has fresh salad ideas in the Sprout & Co cookbook
Darina Allen: Theo Kirwin has fresh salad ideas in the Sprout & Co cookbook
"They chose not to take the easy route, they decided to make everything from scratch, dressings, sauces and dips were and still are prepared daily."

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Telly and Streaming Highlights: Rory Gallagher remembered in new RTÉ documentary
Telly and Streaming Highlights: Rory Gallagher remembered in new RTÉ documentary
Featuring rare never-before-seen archive and interviews with Rory’s closest friends and family alongside musical legends including Johnny Marr, Brian May, and Bob Geldof.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

The Menu: The best of Polish wines at Cobh's Polska-Éire festival
The Menu: The best of Polish wines at Cobh's Polska-Éire festival
"...grab a glass and taste over 30 different Polish wines, including a few natural wines, and cheesy nibbles..."

Sat, 01 Jun, 2024

Beautiful teens at summer festival
Should you let your teen go to a festival with their friends?
Planning will help your teen feel more confident — and hopefully help parents feel more secure too

Fri, 31 May, 2024

Electric Picnic Festival
10 Irish music festivals... who's playing, how much, and how to get there
From trad music to dance acts, techno, house, and pop — here's your guide to some of the best festivals coming up this summer

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

House Fly & Glass Reflection Closeup
Life Hack: Four easy ways to keep your home free of flies in the heat
How to get rid of flies and make sure they are less likely to come back

Mon, 11 Sep, 2023

One woman tries to cool down with a fan air at home
Life Hack: Three useful tips to help keep you feeling fresh and cool during a heatwave
From evaporative cooling to cooling your drinks, here are a few tricks to make the warm weather more bearable

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Sun protection on the beach
Skin Nerd: How to protect your child’s skin in the sun
Here's how to ensure their delicate skin is safeguarded against sun damage

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Heatstroke: How do I know if I have it?
Heatstroke: How do I know if I have it?
Stay safe in sticky temperatures by taking extra precautions, says Liz Connor

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Woman is using eye mask in bed while electric fan is blowing on the foreground
Feeling the heat? Here’s how to keep cool at night
With high temperatures due, here are some handy tips for a good night's sleep

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

11 family-friendly activities to enjoy in Munster before going back to school
11 family-friendly activities to enjoy in Munster before going back to school
Fáilte Ireland’s research found that a day at the beach was the most popular outdoor summer activity for families. It’s easy to understand why. Throw swimming togs, towels, a change of clothes, buckets and spades, suncream, sandwiches, and some money for ice cream into a bag and you’re all set for a cheap family outing

Sun, 20 Aug, 2023

Summer salad recipe: How to make a peppery mackerel and cucumber salad
Summer salad recipe: How to make a peppery mackerel and cucumber salad
This creamy salad has a great mixture of flavours and is an ideal summer dish

Tue, 06 Jun, 2023

ice cream at the beach
Summer ice cream: Five places locals recommend for the best 99 in Cork
We asked our readers about their favourite 99s and they waxed lyrical about places all over Co Cork

Mon, 05 Jun, 2023

Aer Lingus takeover proposal
Soaring air fares this summer set to heat up hostilities between airports and airlines
Major carriers have enjoyed a quick recovery with fares bolstered by tight capacity going into the peak season

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Hot dogs: How to keep your pets cool during the heatwave
Hot dogs: How to keep your pets cool during the heatwave
Take special care of your furry/feathered family as the temperature climbs

Sun, 04 Jun, 2023

Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches
Everything you need to know about toilets and parking at Cork's most popular beaches
With sunshine and warm weather over the coming days, many of us will be flocking to the beach — here's all you need to know

Sat, 03 Jun, 2023

Danger Deep Water and No Swimming Sign
Inflatables, rip currents and more: How to stay safe in the sea this bank holiday weekend
As the temperatures continue to soar, we are all heading to the beach.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2023

Bank Holiday bargains: BBQ, beer and SPF offers from Supervalu, Lidl, Tesco and more
Bank Holiday bargains: BBQ, beer and SPF offers from Supervalu, Lidl, Tesco and more
Plus a pizza oven in Lidl and SPF offers from Boots 

Wed, 31 May, 2023

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