Many Irish artists are reporting a rise in sales since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, says Marie Kelly.

Caroline O’Donoghue and Dolly Alderton’s deep dive into six seasons of Carrie Bradshaw on their podcast, Sentimental in the City, has us yearning for the TV reboot, and wondering once again if girlfriends really are our soulmates, writes Marie Kelly.

Working from home with schools and creches closed for long stretches means working dads are now much more involved in child-rearing and domestic chores than before. It’s a challenging but rewarding situation, and one that could signal the start of a cultural shift for Irish fathers, says Marie Kelly.

September has an intoxicating spirit, just like women in midlife, writes Marie Kelly.

With the cross-generational benefit of youth and experience — as well as shared values and trust — mother-daughter ventures are proving a powerful force across a variety of industries, says Marie Kelly.

A new guide encourages readers to get out and experience Dublin city’s great architecture first-hand, says Marie Kelly.

An old fast food outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon has been turned into the country’s first organic food drive-through, serving a menu supplied by local farms. Marie Kelly speaks with Justina and Liam Gavin, organic farmers and ethical carnivores with big business ambitions.