Once seen as the recreational drug of the wealthy, cocaine has become a ubiquitous presence among every social and economic group in Ireland – including teenagers – and is ordered via text or social media. What is behind the popularity of the Class A drug?

The government has identified afforestation as a key element in the fight against climate change and Hometree, a charity in west Clare, is helping that effort through tree planting and education

In recent years, demand for camper vans has gone through the roof. Those familiar with the industry say it’s mostly women who are buying them, as more and more discover the simple but empowering pleasure of buying an RV. A tight-knit community is growing across Ireland – and they say ‘van life’ is far more than an Instagram fad

A pilot scheme to pay 2,000 Irish artists a weekly allowance has been broadly welcomed for the financial security it will afford those lucky enough to get it, but there are others who do feel it will not solve their problems

Where once we could dance the night away, offices, hotels and apartment blocks are springing up. But can Ireland’s nightclubs and late-night venues make a comeback and have they been given a lifeline by proposed new licensing laws?

As the toy giant prepares to open its first ever Irish store on Grafton Street in Dublin, it’s clearer than ever that its enduring appeal has broadened out far beyond the children’s market

With traditional sports intermittently shutting down during the pandemic, the burgeoning genre of esports – playing video games competitively – has filled the gap for huge numbers of people, and its appeal shows no sign of diminishing

As the pandemic grinds on, more and more workers are re-evaluating their employment situations, and in many cases walking away. What does this huge shift in dynamics mean for the future of work?

Whether it’s for the mammy’s boys who wreck the house, the compulsive clutterers or time-pressed professionals, some professional cleaners reflect here on the reality of cleaning other people’s homes