A place less ordinary: The reinvention of Castle LeslieThe breathtaking Castle Leslie Estate is a place that spills over with history, charm and a feeling of home. It has just undergone an expansion, allowing it to welcome more guests with 21st-century comforts and its own unique atmosphere
Five-star ideas for father’s dayForget ties, socks and novelty mugs – this year, treat your dad to something a little special. Here are nine imaginative gift ideas
Wild, pure, delicious: DonegalIt’s already one of the most breathtakingly beautiful corners of the country - but Donegal has also quietly gained a reputation as the source of some of Ireland’s finest locally produced food as well
Your Business: Feel the fear and do it anywayNicola Byrne, the founder of 11890 and Cloud90, is adamant that self-belief holds the key to running a successful business, writes Caitríona Mc Bride
A feast of good tasteCaitríona Mc Bride meets Avril Bannerton, the woman behind Taste of Dublin - the hottest event in the Irish culinary diary
Dermot Bannon: expect more from your homeTV architect Bannon wants us to ignore trendy fads and follow the sun when designing our homes
Get the juices flowing in Spain's wine heartlandVino and tapas are the orders of the day in northern Spain’s rugged but leafy wine region
Big crowds expected at Galway Arts FestivalMore than 120,000 people are expected to attend the Galway Arts Festival, which starts tomorrow and runs until July 30.
Teen with jewel in her crownMary Collins claims to be a typical entrepreneur. She set up her own jewellery business a few years ago and controls everything from the design and materials used to the look of her business cards.
Rude Health: MS services are branded a ‘shambles’MS is a chronic condition of the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and the spinal cord.
Offering loans for cosmetic workMarie Byrne saw a gap in the Irish market for a payment scheme for those who wanted to get cosmetic surgery but could not afford to pay up front.
Boredom a major problem for call centresInitiatives to motivate staff was one of the main concerns for call centres at the Call Centre and Customer Services Forum Ireland last week.
New cervical cancer vaccine is welcomedA new US-approved vaccine against cervical cancer has been welcomed by the Irish Cancer Society as a significant breakthrough.
A sixth classic opening for LanganDavid Langan got his first taste of retailing as a child helping out after school in his parents’ furniture shop in Cabra, Dublin.
Dublin software company signs NUIG dealA recently established Dublin firm has signed a deal to commercialise technology developed by researchers at the National University of Ireland in Galway (NUIG).
So you want to go bowlingThink of lawn bowls and you might think of sleepy Sunday afternoons, old gents in knitted cardigans and Pimms. What it is:
Transparency essential for PPPsAccountability in public private partnerships (PPPs) was one of the main issues discussed at the National Infrastructure Summit conference last week.
On Board targets outdoor pursuits nicheA new outdoor pursuits shop has opened off Grafton Street in Dublin to target a gap in the market for fashionable clothing brands for young sailors, surfers and snowboarders.