With a new chef in situ and a fab Japanese-influenced menu, dining at this superb Michelin-starred Cork restaurant was nothing short of terre-ific, writes our critic Wicklow sika deer. Photo: Lucinda O’Sullivan. Unless you’re loaded, the best way to try a Michelin-starred restaurant is for lunch. You may not get a tumbler of caviar or … Read more
Try these tips to deter nesting rats and mice that can cost fortunes in interior and electrical damage Rodents can chew through seats, carpets and insulation or leave droppings and urine that will require professional cleaning. Photo: Getty Q What kind of damage can rodents or other animals do to my car? A A parked … Read more
Another big winner of the night was, of course, Jessie Buckley, who was head to toe in Chanel. Kerry gal Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar. According to her make-up artist, Nina Park, the inspiration for Jessie’s look came from the striking pink and red tones of her dress. So, Park wanted her to have … Read more
Dublin born writer and director turned Hollywood power player Lee Cronin likes his movies to ‘bring the horror home’. And that’s especially the case for his new take on ‘The Mummy’ which was filmed in Co Wicklow and informed by a personal loss Writer and director Lee Cronin whose upcoming film The Mummy is in … Read more
As a young boy Jimmy Keogh dreamed of owning Whitestown, a grand period house in his native village of Naul, Co Dublin. His dream came true and now his wife and daughters are honouring his memory with their special brand of entertaining Kelly, Hazel and Aoife Keogh outside Whitestown House, in Naul, Co Dublin. Photo: … Read more
‘My husband says we will be sending the wrong message to the boyfriends regarding what we expect when it comes to their behaviour towards our daughters.’ Image: Getty Question: Myself and my husband cannot come to an agreement over whether or not our daughters can have their boyfriends spend the night in their bedrooms. Our … Read more
Celebrating 20 years in SoCoDu’s coastal village of Glasthule, Gerard Maguire’s fabulous wine bar only gets better with age, writes our critic Cantabrian anchovies on butter brioche toast, front, and Lambay crab meat on toast, crab claw and kohlrabi. Photo: Lucinda O’Sullivan When it comes to a foodie atmosphere, it doesn’t get much better than … Read more
Margaret Egan didn’t become a full-time artist until her four children had grown up, but since then she has earned a reputation for work which is both mystical and magnetic, all created in a tiny studio next to her period apartment home in south county Dublin Artist Margaret Egan in the hall area of her … Read more
Finally getting the international kudos that it always deserved, John and Sandy Wyer’s newly-starred restaurant is a truly ethereal experience, writes our critic Forest Avenue interior. PHoto: Lucinda O’Sullivan. “Is this the best food you’ve ever had?” my friend, the fashionista, said quizzically almost to herself, whilst ecstatically savouring a croissant pudding with pumpkin caramel … Read more
Pregnant with her second baby, broadcaster Laura Whitmore is speaking up for all children at this year’s Rock Against Homelessness concert Laura Whitmore is MC for the Sunday Independent Rock Against Homelessness gig at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on March 17 in aid of Focus Ireland. Photo: Alexandra Cameron ‘The world is f**ked,” Laura … Read more