Losing her only sibling to cystic fibrosis had a profound effect on Jen O’Dwyer’s life. Here, the podcaster and painter shares her journey with grief, what instigated hit shows ‘The Creep Dive’ and ‘Stop The Madness’ and how competitive rowing has inspired her artwork Artist and podcaster Jen O’Dwyer at her home in Dublin. Photo: … Read more
Ahead of Daffodil Day this Friday, award-winning milliner and influencer Jennifer Wrynne shares her journey with breast cancer. Less than a year on from her diagnosis, she recalls her initial reaction and dealing with treatment, all the while trying to keep a sense of calm for her four kids Jennifer Wrynne and husband Colm at … Read more
Cliodhna O’Sullivan’s acclaimed novel was inspired by her own triumph over a tough upbringing Clíodhna O’Sullivan had a tough time at school and at home. Photo: Mark Condren “I suppose in a weird way that actually nearly tells my own story,” Clíodhna O’Sullivan says when I ask her about the story she wanted to tell … Read more
After the enforced limitations of the pandemic years, many couples embraced the opportunity to make their nuptials an intimate event. Now, large weddings are making a return – but not as traditional ‘beef or salmon?’ affairs Ellie and Ben’s wedding. Photo: Cinzia Bruschini “I remember being in that moment, and all I was doing was … Read more
As she returns to full-time radio presenting, the broadcaster on being made redundant, and juggling work and children Laura Woods at The Mayson hotel in Dublin. Photo: Frank McGrath Laura Woods had already been planning to start looking for a new job when she was offered the chance to helm Dublin Q102’s new afternoon show, … Read more
Dogged by online deceit and ‘heterofatalism’ are today’s singletons right to just give up on romance? Revelations of online deceit, including by singer Lily Allen, above left, have made daters more wary in their search for love. Graphics: Clare Meredith Theresa Rowley was 12 hours from taking a flight to visit her boyfriend in Ireland … Read more
The vegan chef and writer talks bouncing back from burnout, break-up and anxiety, and the Hoffman Process Holly White pictured in the garden of her Dublin home. Photo: Gerry Mooney Holly White, vegan chef and writer, could not look anymore the maven of a perfect life. She’s just turning 42 and has bought a house … Read more
She has directed a documentary on the Sixties’ icon Twiggy Sadie Frost has reinvented herself as a documentary maker. Photo: Debbi Clark Sadie Frost’s new documentary, Twiggy, is a reminder that the seminal Sixties model had her fair share of difficulties. The fashion icon describes how she became a single parent after the death of … Read more
Rosanna Davison on her mother’s cancer, her children and Dancing With The Stars Rosanna Davison has had a challenging few years. Photo: Steve Humphreys, at Radisson Blu Royal in Dublin, February 2025 As she sits down opposite me in a restaurant in Foxrock near where she lives with husband Wes Quirke and their three children, … Read more