First Person
"Lady Gaga inspired me to play piano"
Life and death lessons
Former drug dealer Kevin Shird is trying to prevent the next generation from making his mistakes
The story of a Dutch Master’s my sterious muse
Fiction; Let Me Tell You About A Man I Knew, By Susan Fletcher , Virago, €17.50
New Frontiers: Seeking sun, sand and success
Digging deep and showing your face are key to doing business and thriving in the Middle East market
An appetite for blogging
From modest beginnings, the number of Irish food blogs has exploded
Clickandgo sets sights on far-flung territories
The online travel company is offering customers a better way to book and manage their holidays
Sponsorship thrives on back of sporting factor
There has been a noticeable sports-driven boost to sponsorship deals completed in the second quarter of 2016
New app lets runners test themselves against the best
Cadence was founded by former Sunday Times business journalist Vincent Ryan
Defence Forces do battle on social media to address gender imbalance
Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram all being used in drive
Crowdfunding sector gears up for regulation following surge in growth
Streamlining is a step in the right direction, writes Emma O’Brien
High-tech new build in quiet cul-de-sac
Family home in Stepaside with panoramic views of the city and across to Howth
Golf Special: The aces of clubs
Want to play golf in Ireland this summer? Here are some of the best options around the country
First Person
"I’d like to become an internationally renowned coach"
€1.9m budget to attract top technology talent
Tech/Life Ireland’s international marketing campaign is targeting professionals in Lithuania, Latvia, Italy, Spain and Portugal
A Little goes a long way
The Little Readers initiative is going from strength to strength in its third year
Banish the summertime blues
If you’re in need of some inspiration on activities around the country here's 25 great ideas for you
Billionaire investor Thiel backs new $11m funding round for Johnston’s Lystable
Lystable allows big companies to manage independent contractors
Five-bed family homes just steps away from village life
Generously proportioned A-rated detached properties are laid out over three floors