"Lady Gaga inspired me to play piano"

Former drug dealer Kevin Shird is trying to prevent the next generation from making his mistakes

Fiction; Let Me Tell You About A Man I Knew, By Susan Fletcher , Virago, €17.50

Digging deep and showing your face are key to doing business and thriving in the Middle East market

From modest beginnings, the number of Irish food blogs has exploded

The online travel company is offering customers a better way to book and manage their holidays

There has been a noticeable sports-driven boost to sponsorship deals completed in the second quarter of 2016

Cadence was founded by former Sunday Times business journalist Vincent Ryan

Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram all being used in drive

Streamlining is a step in the right direction, writes Emma O’Brien

Family home in Stepaside with panoramic views of the city and across to Howth

Want to play golf in Ireland this summer? Here are some of the best options around the country

"I’d like to become an internationally renowned coach"

Tech/Life Ireland’s international marketing campaign is targeting professionals in Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Spain and Portugal

The Little Readers initiative is going from strength to strength in its third year

If you’re in need of some inspiration on activities around the country here's 25 great ideas for you

Lystable allows big companies to manage independent contractors

Generously proportioned A-rated detached properties are laid out over three floors