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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
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
by Cristín Leach
“You can’t wait for inspiration,” said the author Jack London, “you have to go after it with a club.” We say there’s no time like the present! This April, try screenwriting, acting or animation for beginners. Head to Co Mayo to learn glass-bead making or discover the joys woodcarving in West Cork. Sing, paint, write or learn to play an instrument. Albert Einstein was right: “Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.”
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
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
by Caroline Hennessy
Stirring tagines in Morocco, making fish cakes in Bangkok or buying the ingredients for Chicken with Apples in Normandy, make the most of your holidays by taking a cookery class while abroad. Caroline Hennessy gives some ideas for locations where the recipes you learn will last far longer than a suntan
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
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.
by June Edwards
If you’re open to a world of possibilities then why not learn a new language? From libraries to free online software, it's possible to learn a language for free. June Edwards checks out what's available.