Hobbies Archive

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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Music on your mind?

by Sheila Wayman

Learning how to play a musical instrument is not just the preserve of the young. As well as gaining a new skill, Sheila Wayman hears how beneficial it can be for older people to stop yearning perceived lost opportunities and just get out there and do it

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Realising your library’s potential

by Elaine Larkin

From CDs and DVDs to pictures and internet access, your local library has a huge amount to offer. Elaine Larkin gets the low down on the full range of items and facilities that are available to everyone – and all of it is free

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Cheap Treats

by Ciara Elliott

Think staying in is the new going out? Think again because if you now the time there’s a whole new social life open to you. From half price cinema to free theatre, not to mention special discount offers from the Every Monday website, there are so many things to explore. Ciara Elliott shares a few ideas.

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Larger than life, even in death

by Philip Molloy

Sinatra, Garland and McQueen are coming again to a theatre near you, writes Philip Molloy. Major films are planned on three very lively, and controversial, lives.

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Aftermath of ‘War of the Worlds’

by Philip Molloy

The War of the Worlds is back in the public eye, with a musical version touring Europe. Philip Molloy revisits the pandemonium and fear that followed the original 1938 radio broadcast, which was voiced by Orson Welles

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Cookery classes – the new meeting place?

by Muriel Bolger

Muriel Bolger looks at the culinary demonstration scene and discovers a convivial atmosphere for forging new friendships over food preparation and a glass of wine

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Dance yourself fit

by Cristín Leach

A new dance revival has fans all over Ireland. Cristín Leach talks to Salsa Slims and finds out how the Macushla over-50s dance club members dance the time away

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Glued to the box

by Philip Molloy

So staying in is the new going out and the box set is the latest TV treat – what a splendid pairing! Philip Molloy distils the viewing opportunities into half-a-dozen box set must-sees. Why delay? Your couch is waiting…

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Join the bridge brigade

by Elaine Larkin

Bridge can be enjoyed by anyone and, despite some billionaires being avid players, it is a very inexpensive pastime, writes Elaine Larkin.

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Knit yourself into relaxation mode

by Emmet Ryan

A craze is sweeping the nation and it’s doing so in a rather sedate and polite manner. Knitting has found a new legion of followers thanks to blogs and websites devoted to the activity.

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