Travel

Wise Geese flying to sunnier climes

by Muriel Bolger

There’s a new migration happening, albeit a short-stay one, to Spain. Muriel Bolger looks at incentives from the Spanish government to get us to flee the cold Irish weather and get some winter sunshine

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Pets

Goodbye my pet

by Elaine Larkin

The death of a pet that has been in a family for many years can leave a gap in a household’s composition. Elaine Larkin talks to a vet about the pros and cons of replacing a pet after such a loss

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Hobbies

Build a boat

by Áilín Quinlan

Áilín Quinlan talks to a boating enthusiast who helped rebuild an old Irish wooden sailing ship and hears about the three-day workshops open to anyone who fancies doing the same under the watchful eye of qualified shipwrights

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Arts & Culture

A feast for art lovers

by Cristín Leach

Re-interpreting the War of Independence, bringing the Venice Biennale home and showcasing a decade of acquisitions at the National Gallery… from Renoir to le Brocquy and beyond, there’s something for art lovers of every hue on show across Ireland in the coming months. Never heard of ‘photoetry’? Read on and Cristín Leach will enlighten you

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Books

The life of Paul Newman

by Philip Molloy

Philip Molloy believes that a new biography about the movie star is the best yet and shows Newman to be much more than just a Hollywood icon

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Food & Wine

The Goldilocks way to start the day

by Mary Mulvihill

It’s tasty, it’s healthy, it’s green and it’s cheap. Mary Mulvihill looks at the many benefits of porridge and suggests a variety of ways in which it can be served

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Gardening

The lazy gardener

by June Edwards

We all want a beautiful space to sit in or gaze out at but few of us have the time and skills to manage an elaborate garden. June Edwards gets some top tips on container gardening and other shortcuts to creating the perfect oasis

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DIY & Decoration

Keeping your home safe from fire

by Fiona Ellis

Fire safety in the home is very important at any time but especially so during winter when many homes rely on heaters and open fires for warmth. Fiona Ellis gets some expert advice.

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Education

Because the night – belongs to lessons

by Muriel Bolger

Forget the bridge and flower-arranging, and explore the rich possibilities of evening classes, writes Muriel Bolger

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