When Colm and Kate O'Brien bought Clara Country House 15 years ago, they were fulfilling a long-held dream to move out of Dublin to the Wicklow countryside, to somewhere where they could keep horses and enjoy a rural lifestyle. The experience, says Colm, has been everything they hoped for and more - they are only selling because the time has… ... more

Last week saw the launch of the fifth phase of apartments and penthouses at the Lansdowne Place development in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, including what is believed to be the largest penthouse ever offered on the Irish market, writes Liadan Hynes. ... more

Q We're investing some savings this year to completely overhaul our fitted kitchen. What should we focus on? ... more

It was only a matter of time, really. Season after season, we fell more in love with statement lighting and grew more adventurous with our ceiling light choices - a modern chandelier, a vintage lampshade, a cool cluster of industrial lights. So it was inevitable all that looking up would lead to us rethinking the ceiling itself. ... more

Last week, the Department of Housing released three different reports on the cost of building on the same day. The viability of construction is, arguably, the single biggest policy challenge facing the country right now - given just how severe the housing shortage has become. ... more

The great charm of hardy annuals is that they flower in a great surge of energy over a fairly limited time in summer. They are brilliant summer colour providers. Being informal plants, hardy annuals are not suitable for use in formal flower beds. Their tendency to have a single burst of flower rules them out for containers, too, because they… ... more

It's official, Kate Middleton is in labour. ... more

Kate Middleton has gone into labour, Kensington Palace confirmed today. ... more

Multi-starred Michelin chef Jean-Christophe Novelli shares some of his favourite recipes to celebrate the opening of his new Irish restaurant at Belfast's City Quays, where the menu includes classic French dishes given an Irish twist by delicious local produce. ... more

Multi-starred Michelin chef Jean-Christophe Novelli shares some of his favourite recipes to celebrate the opening of his new Irish restaurant at Belfast's City Quays, where the menu includes classic French dishes given an Irish twist by delicious local produce. ... more

Kylie Minogue believes she was “deluded� into thinking that her relationship with Joshua Sasse would work out. ... more

Robert Sheehan displayed his quirkly off-air wardrobe as he hit the red carpet in New York City during the Tribeca Film Festival. ... more

Kylie Minogue has said she considered having children on her own. ... more

Jennifer Hudson said she “wouldn’t have missed this for the world� as she supported her Dreamgirls co-star, Beyonce, at Coachella. ... more

You might hate Monday, but you'll love our weekly pick of Ireland's top travel offers ... more

A stalker broke into Taylor Swift's New York City townhouse and took a nap, police said. ... more

Hit-series Westworld has returned for its second season – and so has the head-scratching of puzzled viewers. ... more

Shania Twain has apologised to anyone she “offended� by admitting she would have voted for Donald Trump. ... more

I have been married for seven years and with my partner for nine years. We have two beautiful kids. For the first three years of marriage it was all fun and games, living our best lives. I was a college student and my husband has worked ever since he left school. ... more

Dave Rudden and Sarah Davis-Goff met at the Hennessy Awards in 2015, because he was up against an author she publishes. Sarah's author, Sarah Baume, scooped the prize, but happily there are no hard feelings there. "I was nervous because everyone was extremely fancy and it was all about high literature," says Dave. "People asked what I did and most… ... more

I'm trying to help my friend figure herself out. Just a few months ago she came out as bisexual. ... more

In the 1970 cult classic Performance London gangster Chas (played by James Fox) looks up and down rock-star Turner (played by Mick Jagger) with undisguised contempt. He then sneers: "You'll look funny when you're 40." ... more

Driving in from the airport on the outskirts of Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, it was hard to know what to expect. ... more

Having a fat belly doubles your heart attack risk even if you aren't obese, a study has found. ... more

On the TV programme Room to Improve, each week there is always one major tussle between architect Dermot Bannon and the homeowner; it's obviously to add a touch of drama. ... more

Killian Byrne (45) used to describe himself as the most well-informed fat guy around town. But that was many moons ago. Since then, he has completely reinvented himself, and is now super-fit, lean, strong and brimming with good health. ... more

If you, like me, have a Leaving Cert student in your house you know all about stress. The State exams are six weeks and three days away and it isn't an easy time for anyone - student or parent! It's long been discussed whether or not this is the best way to assess school leavers but it's all we have… ... more

'Is this genetic?" Ten years ago this month that sentence jumped off the page at actor and producer Ronan Smith. It was from his own diary, but he had no recollection of writing it and no recollection of the thought. And, in a cruel irony, it came from an entry in which he had wondered about the cause of his… ... more

This turn-key, two-bedroom apartment at 64 The Waterside, Charlotte Quay Dock, Dublin 4, is located on the fourth floor and has fine views overlooking Grand Canal Dock, which is a hive of activity these days with water sports a-plenty and good people-watching to be enjoyed, as theatre-goers head in and out of the busy Bord Gais Theatre. ... more

It's a competitive world out there, and the rules have changed. You haven't a hope of succeeding in things like a career or dating, if you don't engage in a spot of shameless self-promotion. Don't worry if you don't think you're up to it it, Pat Fitzpatrick is here to lead you through the minefield of blowing your own trumpet. ... more

Author Kit de Waal recently voiced her concern that working class voices are increasingly absent from the pages of books and newspapers. She and others, dismayed at the lack of diversity, got together to crowdfund for an anthology composed of working class authors called Common People. ... more

Ruthie Ashenhurst is a semi-abstract figurative and landscape artist based in Dublin and the Beara Peninsula, West Cork. She taught art and design for 12 years, before concentrating full-time on painting. ... more

Having a fat belly doubles your heart attack risk even if you aren't obese, a study has found. ... more

After three days of snow and closed schools it was time to head for the hills. Well, to the lakes actually, in the midlands close to Athlone in County Westmeath. I knew this more from the tone of her voice than anything else, really, what you might call that increasing irritability brought on by all things related to the Beast… ... more

In the 1970 cult classic Performance London gangster Chas (played by James Fox) looks up and down rock-star Turner (played by Mick Jagger) with undisguised contempt. He then sneers: "You'll look funny when you're 40." ... more

He discovered Antony Hegarty, of Antony and the Johnsons, which is enough for me. There are also the little matters of Lou Reed - for it is he and what a great gender/genre-bender he was - writing Femme Fatale, Satellite of Love, Heroin, Berlin, Perfect Day, Vicious. Coney Island Baby, Walk On The Wild Side. I'm Waiting For The Man,… ... more

Stars of Avengers: Infinity War have defended superhero films against snobbery from their Hollywood peers. ... more

A pioneer of geriatric medicine in Ireland ... more

As many as 10,000 holidaymakers face having their summer ferry sailing plans cancelled. ... more

The message reflected a magic moment of relief for one rain-weary dairy farmer in West Cork. He had just seen his first swallows of the year - a sign that the pattern of months of gloom was at last changing. ... more

Sales of new diesel cars fell by 20pc in the first three months of the year. However, the declining sales could be to blame for an increase in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for cars bought in Ireland. ... more

Your current car - Love at first sight or just a means to get from A to B? ... more

Your current car - Love at first sight or just a means to get from A to B? ... more

In all honesty it was a daft idea. The Mazda RX-7 was ill-conceived from the start, poorly timed and based on an engineering concept that was fatally flawed. It was sold by a relative minnow in the global car industry and appealed to a niche audience that wanted a Porsche-like car but did not actually want a Porsche. Yet, despite… ... more

The road can be a terribly unforgiving place. If you make a bad decision, at best it's a wake-up call to pay attention and concentrate on the road. At worst, it could end with catastrophic consequences. ... more

From Irkutsk we drive to Listvyanka, a small town on the shores of Lake Baikal. The 60 kilometre road runs through a white forest frozen under thick snow and was laid in just two months in preparation for what should have been a landmark state visit to Russia by the US President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1960. Constructed at the… ... more

Ireland was basking in heatwave temperatures, Mel Gibson was striking a blow for Scottish independence in the box office and one of the biggest rivalries the music world has ever seen was taking place in the charts as Blur and Oasis battled for the coveted number one spot. It was the summer of '95 and when I passed my driving… ... more

What's the best executive/family car for you? Our complete guide will help you to make the right choice ... more

Kim Kardashian West has shared a photograph of herself about to lock lips with her husband Kanye West. ... more

A new podcast is giving people with disabilities a platform to share their stories. ... more

When did Room to Improve cross the Rubicon from being just another lifestyle show to becoming 'event' TV? Many would point to the moment when the mild-mannered singer Daniel O'Donnell blew a gasket on camera. Architect Dermot Bannon told him that the €200,000 budget on his Kincasslagh home renovation had swollen to €395,000 after Daniel added extra en-suite bathrooms. ... more

When did Room to Improve cross the Rubicon from being just another lifestyle show to becoming 'event' TV? Many would point to the moment when the mild-mannered singer Daniel O'Donnell blew a gasket on camera. Architect Dermot Bannon told him that the €200,000 budget on his Kincasslagh home renovation had swollen to €395,000 after Daniel added extra en-suite bathrooms. ... more

THESE are first pictures of Volkswagen’s first all-electric racing car called the I.D. R Pikes Peak – a vehicle with technology that will percolate down to road cars in the near future. ... more

Sir Anthony Hopkins has puzzled fans by sharing a creepy video of himself dancing around with wide eyes and a maniacal grin. ... more

The theory is that a dose of suffering releases tension, stress and depression - and doing it with colleagues is claimed to be team-building ... more

US rapper Eminem is celebrating a decade of sobriety. ... more

Race you there! ... more

Beyonce cemented her superstar status with a second storming set at Coachella. ... more

Gwyneth Paltrow felt like a "failure" when she got a divorce. ... more

Meghan Markle looked stunning last night in a navy Stella McCartney cape dress, when she and her fiancé Harry gathered to celebrate the Queen’s birthday in London. ... more

Paul O'Grady has been left devastated following the death of his beloved dog Olga. ... more

All of the money raised in the raffle will go towards building a new community centre ... more

All of the money raised in the raffle will go towards building a new community centre ... more

Emmy-award winning TV presenter Baz Ashmawy has highlighted the “huge effect� gambling is having on people in Ireland today, ahead of his documentary on the subject. ... more

Prince William, who is expected to be Harry’s best man when he marries Meghan Markle next month, will make a mad dash to the FA Cup final on the same day, according to reports. ... more

A 23-year-old woman who was diagnosed with melanoma earlier this year has urged people to get their skin checked, no matter their age. ... more

Irish-Turkish designer Umit Kutluk has "expensive taste" - and it shows. ... more

David and Kelley Quigley's character-filled wedding at Segrave Barns started with a 'first look' for the bride and groom and finished with their guests dancing long into the night at the beautiful new alternative wedding venue in Louth. ... more

David and Kelley Quigley's character-filled wedding at Segrave Barns started with a 'first look' for the bride and groom and finished with their guests dancing long into the night at the beautiful new alternative wedding venue in Louth. ... more

Irish actress Amy Huberman has lent support to the “Together for Yes� campaign ahead of the upcoming abortion referendum. ... more