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Ireland’s oldest linen mill, in the village of Upperlands in Co Derry, is where Kindred of Ireland produces their beetled linen. “The new luxury is handmade with the human touch,” says Joel Anderson of the brand. "That is what gets lost in supply chains." irishtimes.com/life-style/fa…
In Fanore, Co Clare, the community participates in the traditional herding of cattle to hill pastures warmed by the Burren’s limestone. irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
BMW i3 first drive: This car matters. Not just in the evolution of electric cars, but in the history of the modern car. Sure, hoisted hatchback crossovers outsell it, but some cars transcend fads to define an era. BMW’s 3 Series is one of them. irishtimes.com/motors/2026/1…
A reader asks: "Given the frequent recommendation to only charge to 80 per cent, am I damaging the [PHEV] battery by charging to 100 per cent each night? Otherwise, the range would be insufficient." irishtimes.com/motors/2026/1…
Emer McLysaght: Next spring Damien Rice will embark on a world tour. I simply have to be there. Did I manage to get presale tickets? No. Did I secure tickets during the general sale? Also no. Will I somehow source tickets before March? God willing.
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Mazda 6e review: Beautiful styling, a premium interior and a tempting price make the new 6e an attractive family EV, but the driving experience doesn’t entirely convince
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This 4 SUV is definitely Polestar’s most conventional car yet, and even so, it feels as if the Sino-Swedish carmaker couldn’t resist adding in some quirk, writes Neil Briscoe. irishtimes.com/motors/2026/1…
Chilean Maria Becerra met her Irish husband in Australia: “I asked him, what is your original language? He said, English. I said, What? I think you have your own language” irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
Experts advise on the hair types best suited to extensions and those who should avoid taking the plunge irishtimes.com/life-style/fa…
Matt Smith was drawn to Ireland to surf. Now he runs Hometree, the nature restoration charity in Co Clare, planting and conserving native woodland irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
Séamas O'Reilly: Speaking to my children about my mother’s death, with all their bluntness, candour, even indifference, has been bracing, but also strangely joyous
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We may be hunkering down for winter, but the festive calendar is gearing up with spooky parades, family-friendly festivals and ghoulish galas all around the country. Here is a selection of some of the best events over the October midterm. irishtimes.com/culture/2026/…
Storm Austen is the first storm of the season and is set to bring heavy wind and rain to all parts of the country. irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
What is on offer from Brand Beckham’s new collaboration? Fancy stuff for the table, in short, with several nods to bygone days, writes Rosita Boland. irishtimes.com/life-style/20…
Séamas O'Reilly: When my kids were babies and we were sleep deprived and generally petrified, I presumed they were in mortal danger at all times irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
"A friend in a WhatsApp group for her apartment block brings dispatches from a war that erupted after one neighbour reported another for having no motor tax. In a different apartment complex, one resident uses the group as their own personal doorbell." irishtimes.com/life-style/pe…
BYD may claim its Dolphin G has been developed for Europe, but if that’s the case, they need to spend more time on the roads of Sligo and Stockholm, writes Michael McAleer. irishtimes.com/motors/2026/1…
It really is harder to make new friends as you age – you’re thrown together with people more when you’re younger and closeness is given freedom to emerge naturally through proximity, writes Laura Kennedy. irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/1…
A reader asks: "We are keen to switch to electric, but my wife has experienced motion sickness whenever she travels in an EV... Is this a common phenomenon?"
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If you get Botox or filler regularly, what motivates you? If you’ve had these treatments in the past but stopped, why? Have you strong views against them? You can share your experiences and views using the form in this article. irishtimes.com/life-style/fa…
