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Mick O’Connell: How the wine world is adapting to the new realities of climate change

From rediscovering old grapes to purchasing land in new areas, winemakers are using a variety of tools to cope with the changing climate

Brian Gleeson: ‘I always wanted the learning experience of going back to theatre’

After working with some of the greatest film directors in cinematic history, the scion of Irish thespian royalty is now going back to his roots by appearing in Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark at the Abbey

Nadine O’Regan: Pregnancy is a joyful event, but why do we make it and childcare so hard for people?

A first pregnancy is full of new and exciting events, but it is also frightening how punishing it can be on working parents

Cost Of Living Crisis

Budget squeeze: How to make savings when prices are on the rise

This winter, many of us are looking at higher mortgage repayments, rising food costs and increased energy charges, but careful planning and shopping around can achieve significant savings

Mick O’Connell: How the wine world is adapting to the new realities of climate change

From rediscovering old grapes to purchasing land in new areas, winemakers are using a variety of tools to cope with the changing climate

Chilli and coconut salmon, spiced roasted squash, and an indulgent bread and butter pudding

Warm up your autumn evenings with these comforting recipes from Rukmini Iyer taken from India Express, her new book

The Secret Restaurateur: Businesses which survived the 2010 crash are flagging now

Our industry insider is feeling more than a little worried about restaurant closures

Taste over 80 wines at the Rioja Wine Festival by WineOnline.ie

Enjoy an expert masterclass with John Wilson and experience a region full world of flair and flavour. In partnership with WineOnline.ie

Comfort food: Neven Maguire’s warming recipes will hit the spot as the mercury drops

Home rules: Trends in residence for the coming autumn

This season’s interior trends are a useful mix of practical tips and creative ideas to ensure every space in your home is somewhere you look forward to retreating to

Style and Synergy: jewellery born of a treasured friendship

Friends Margaret O’Rourke, a jeweller and owner of MoMuse, and Ingrid Hoey, a fashion stylist, have created Synergy, a jewellery collection that celebrates friendship with stylish, subtle and versatile pieces

Strength in Numbers

The Women in Business All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference takes place in both Belfast and Dublin on October 11 2022. Lorraine Acheson, Managing Director of Women in Business discusses the why of the event, and what’s in store

Listen to the Land Speak: History and mythology meet in a remarkable work of research

In his latest book, Manchán Magan argues that while modern historical accounts are ‘a neat and easy way to digest reality’, they don’t tell the whole story

Crafty and creative: Lilly Higgins’s handbook of homemade projects

A new book by chef and author Lilly Higgins offers a creative handbook of seasonal crafts, projects and recipes designed to inspire readers to create their own sustainable, creative projects at home. In this extract, Higgins delivers two craft ideas perfect for the colder months of the year.

Design For Life

Our child is lashing out when we try to take her to school – what can we do?

This week, expert Colman Noctor advises a reader whose child is having a tough time as she starts school

Andrea Cleary: Sepia-toned school memories are far removed from harsh reality

Those of us who have aged out of full-time education might be tempted to romanticise the past. Don’t do it

Brian Gleeson: ‘I always wanted the learning experience of going back to theatre’

After working with some of the greatest film directors in cinematic history, the scion of Irish thespian royalty is now going back to his roots by appearing in Tom Murphy’s A Whistle in the Dark at the Abbey

Cost Of Living Crisis

Budget squeeze: How to make savings when prices are on the rise

This winter, many of us are looking at higher mortgage repayments, rising food costs and increased energy charges, but careful planning and shopping around can achieve significant savings

Restaurant Review

Gillian Nelis: Fish shop by day, fabulous food by night

Niall Sabongi’s Saltwater Grocery in Terenure leads a double life from Thursdays to Saturdays, and the culinary results are spectacular

Cathal McBride: Why tomatoes are the perfect accompaniment to wine

When pairing wines with tomatoes, everything from sauvignon blanc to a vibrant rosé is an option

Agatha Christie: Doing the detective work on a literary woman of mystery

A new biography of crime queen Agatha Christie attempts to get to the bottom of her sensational disappearance for 11 days in 1926 as her marriage was crumbling

Suspect: ‘Butt-tightening’ thrills aplenty in Turow’s latest crime caper

The bestselling US author’s new yarn features a tight cast of characters who thrive on rapid-fire dialogue with next to no exposition

The Edge of the Plain: In-depth study into why establishing boundaries can lead to increased conflict

In this fascinating collection of essays, historian James Crawford traces the history of borders and explains why they have caused so much trouble across the world

Shrines of Gaiety: Sprawling novel of 1920s London life beguiles and dazzles

Set in 1926, Kate Atkinson’s family saga is a rich tapestry of plots and sub-plots that will keep readers guessing till the end