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We’re speaking on the phone a few days after this photoshoot, discussing the three words that best describe us. “Tired, hungry,” Pippa says, then pauses, searching for a third. We suggest “optimistic,” because she invariably is. Eternally glass half-full, that’s Pippa. The day before at the K Club, which is just up the road from … Continued
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The best-selling author, former glossy magazine editor and podcast host Vicki Notaro on the books that changed her life. Fun, romantic and escapist, how do you write a book as entertaining as your new release, Long Story? I have a very active imagination! I think the world can be a very difficult place these days … Continued
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After surviving a violent assault by a serving soldier, who was convicted but walked free with a suspended sentence, Natasha O’Brien, a young Irish woman, refused to stay silent. The Limerick woman worked tirelessly to appeal his sentence and in doing so inspired other survivors to search for justice. On top of her fight for … Continued
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Jess Redden shared that she was expecting her second child with her husband, Rob Kearney, earlier this week. And now she has opened up about this pregnancy and admitted that she is “more anxious” this time around. During an Instagram Q&A, she let her followers ask her whatever they wanted. Of course, people were curious … Continued
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A compelling, heartbreaking and ultimately life-affirming story of recovery and unexpected hope from new author Claire Gleeson. Show Me Where It Hurts is unputdownable. Hi Claire, congratulations on your debut! What does it feel like to have your words finally out there? Still slightly surreal! Books have been such a big part of my life, … Continued
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Although the general population of Ireland and the UK is aware of the ‘Republican Hoods’ known as Kneecap, for many Americans, Kneecap’s Coachella set was their first impression of the band… and a sour one at that, to any right wing viewers. Kneecap have never shied away from political discourse with their firm leftist stance … Continued
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It shouldn’t feel like we need a strategy just to go for drinks with the girls. We shouldn’t have to text our location, or pretend to be on a call when walking home. But disgustingly, this is where we’re at, where staying safe means thinking three moves ahead. After the incident involving Chloe Koyce, a … Continued
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What do you love about crime writing? I love that it’s such a broad church now. In the past you had either thrillers or mysteries; now there’s historical crime, cosy crime, domestic noir, political thrillers, legal thrillers, psychological thrillers, police procedurals… there’s something for everyone. Crime fiction puts the reader at the heart of the … Continued
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Has Irish ever been cooler? With Kneecap literally ruling the world, Paul Mescal constantly using his cúpla focal and Cillian Murphy ag labhairt Gaeilge on the Oscars stage, it really is having a moment in the sun. This Seachtain na Gaeilge we asked some of our best-known Gaeilgeoirí about the importance of our native language … Continued
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Rory McIlroy has broken his silence after making his shock divorce announcement last year and later reversing the decision. Yes, the golfer shocked fans when he revealed that he was preparing to divorce his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, last summer. However, ahead of him taking to the golf course for the US Open, … Continued