My Day on a Plate: Milliner Margaret O’Connor

Margaret O’Connor is an award-winning milliner whose hats have been worn by a variety of people from Finbar Furey to Lady Gaga. Earlier this year Margaret collaborated with designer Derek Lawlor to create hats ...

My Day on a Plate: Kate Nic Chonaonaigh

Kate Nic Chonaonaigh stars in Grace Harte, the 3 part drama currently running on TG4, catch eps 2 & 3, Thurs Sept  21st & 28th, 10pm. Repeats Tues 26th and Oct 3rd, 10.40pm. Where do you shop?&n...

My Day on a Plate: Lucy Nagle

Lucy Nagle is the Creative Director of the Lucy Nagle brand, an Irish cashmere label with a focus on a relaxed, laid-back look. The Lucy Nagle brand is stocked in Brown Thomas and in her online store: w...

My Day on a Plate: Soprano Sandra Oman

Soprano Sandra Oman performs in Opera in the Open the popular lunchtime series of free concerts taking place at the Amphitheatre, Woodquay, D2 from 1-2pm this August. Catch Rita by Gaetano Donizeti on...

Loaded Sweet Potato Nachos

Nachos! They’re usually more of a treat food for most people, as they aren’t exactly waistline friendly. This Eat Yourself Beautiful version of nachos, however, is highly nutritious for both skin and body....

My Day on a Plate: Writer Louise Kennedy

Writer Louise Kennedy will facilitate a free writing workshop Sense of Place at Tread Softly... festival, 24th July, Sligo Central Library, 10:00 am – 5:00pm. Booking essential. www.tread...

My Day on a Plate: Top Sommelier Julie Dupouy

Julie Dupouy is the world’s top female sommelier. She works in the Greenhouse Restaurant in Dublin as well as running an independent consultancy, DowntoWine. Originally from France, Dupouy has lived in Ireland ...

My Tips for Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating: Like many Irish people, I grew up in a household where we were expected to clear our plates. But while I avoid waste as much as possible, I do believe that we need to learn...