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Getting to write Charlie musical was like ‘getting that golden ticket’, says Scottish playwright

For David Greig, already an accomplished writer for children, working on the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie was still a steep learning curve

Book review: Matt Cooper exposes foundations of housing crisis

Sobering, insightful and comprehensive study of Ireland’s imploding property landscape argues that the solution lies with maverick thinkers, rather than politicians and planners

Eithne Shortall: Recycling is a load of old rubbish unless we all do it

A recent sting by a citizen journalist has me questioning our country’s disgraceful waste management system

Book review: Debunking the myth that property will make you free

Rowan Moore’s convincing argument for how Britain fell into its current housing crisis will make familiar reading on this side of the water

Celebrity skincare expert Eavanna Breen on how to troubleshoot harsh winter skin concerns

Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is key to keeping your skin glowing this winter – top Irish skincare expert Eavanna Breen explains why and offers exclusive product recommendations

Tired of high-octane head-to-toe sequins? Here’s Irish Tatler’s low-key party edit for those who don’t do glitz

Shine bright under the cover of darkness this party season with these 10 sophisticated picks

Have a stress-free Christmas with tips from Declan Maxwell, Michelin’s service guru

The manager of Spitalfields restaurant in Dublin, and winner of the Michelin Welcome & Service Award 2023, on how to avoid meltdowns and mess

The latest luxury hotel amenity is a masterclass in survival training

Guests are paying €700 to learn how to eat, sleep and stay alive in the remotest of settings — all as part of their vacation at a five-star resort

Oisin Davis: Here are the drinks made by Irish distillers to gift this year

Help yourself and your loved ones to some amazing distillations of taste, and help local producers at the same time

Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch: ‘The world ends over and over again, in different places around the world’

The sixth Irish winner of the prestigious accolade, for his book Prophet Song, describes the transformative moment as a ‘sliding-door reality’

Film & Television

John Maguire on film & TV: Leonard Bernstein’s wife steals the show in masterful biopic

Elsewhere, Anne Hathaway puts the bombshell back into blonde in Eileen and Gary Oldman is magnetic in the third season of Slow Horses

Restaurant review: Galway’s smokey Daróg Wine Bar is on fire

This wonderful wine bar makes a fantastic addition to the food scene in the City of Tribes

Full-bodied reds and glorious goat’s cheese: how to indulge in a wine and cheese holiday on Lanzarote

Lanzarote is bursting with flavour, making a wine or cheese experience reason enough to visit the island. Partner content with Turismo Lanzarote

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Give the gift of an experience this Christmas

There is nothing more precious than time, and gifting the experience at one of Ireland’s most luxurious hotels will make this Christmas one to remember

‘Art cannot tame Shane for the same reason that no one has ever tamed a Tasmanian devil’

In one of his final major interviews before his death, Shane MacGowan spoke to Marion McKeone in late 2022 about life and his limited-edition book of artwork, lyrics and essays

A psychedelics boom is galvanising a new kind of climate activism – here’s why

Studies are finding a positive link between psychedelic use and “pro-environmental” behaviours, and the activists behind the movement argue it can turn the tide on climate change

Spirited season’s greetings from Bushmills Irish Whiskey

Discover your perfect whiskey this Christmas with a choice for every palate from Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Partner content with Bushmills Irish Whiskey

A match made in cocktail heaven: Bar 1661 and FX Buckley are teaming up on a new drinks list

Dave Mulligan of Bar 1661 is to curate a new cocktail list for Stephen Buckley of The Buckley Collection that draws on the company’s long and storied history

First look: Rathmines bar and restaurant The Dunmore opens today

The Dumore on the Lower Rathmines Road is the brainchild of siblings Clifden and Louise Foyle

Book review: Tim Ryan reveals how Kenny Report could have seen us home dry

Political author’s seminal book on the ignored housing report manages to reveal important details not commonly known

Getting to write Charlie musical was like ‘getting that golden ticket’, says Scottish playwright

For David Greig, already an accomplished writer for children, working on the musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie was still a steep learning curve

Book review: Matt Cooper exposes foundations of housing crisis

Sobering, insightful and comprehensive study of Ireland’s imploding property landscape argues that the solution lies with maverick thinkers, rather than politicians and planners

Workplace wellbeing: ‘If we’re changing who we are to fit in, then we’re not bringing our very best ideas to the table’

In the sixth episode of Consciously Craving, sustainability strategist Pat Kane is joined by inclusion and diversity lead and a managing director at Accenture, Michelle Cullen, to discuss building more equitable, diverse work environments

Longines launches upgraded Legend Diver watch

The classic 1959 model has been reworked in a new size and cool colourways