Could a dusty painting or scruffy silver spoon found in the attic yield a windfall for your family? Marie Kelly speaks with two Irish auction houses about some surprising success stories.

By deftly negotiating past and present, tradition and innovation, a mother and daughter duo is redefining Waterford’s 300-year-old glass-making history for a modern, extremely discerning, consumer, says Marie Kelly.

Are tweakments as common in Ireland as haircuts? How many of us have had cosmetic procedures and are they worth the money? Marie Kelly speaks with four individuals about why and where they chose to have ‘work done’.

We’ve all read the advice on how to spot a narcissistic partner, but what about a friend? Marie Kelly gets some expert advice.

This painful condition has cost comedian Eleanor Thom her career, fertility and relationships. She tells Marie Kelly in her own words why she’s not losing hope of reclaiming her body.

Long cuddles, puppuccinos and spa 'treats' might sound like a nice idea for humankind's best friends, but are we just breeding unhappy dogs, asks Marie Kelly.

Audio-recorded memories are on the rise. Marie Kelly meets the historians documenting the way we were for families, and for posterity, in a fast-moving world.

Storytelling has long been used as a way to understand ourselves and bring communities together. Now, the Irish tradition is being revitalised by groups seeking new connection in a post-pandemic world, discovers Marie Kelly.

Are big nights out with friends more stressful and less beneficial than a cuppa at the kitchen table, asks Marie Kelly.

Is individuality and creativity under threat? Marie Kelly speaks with three experts who take care to find inspiration in the real wold, not only on their social media feeds.

Forget our ‘progressive’ society, Zoë Desmond — founder of single-parent online hub Frolo — tells Marie Kelly that dating as a single parent is beset with challenges, not least when children are sometimes seen as a burden by potential partners.

Creating installations for film, fashion shows, campaigns and celebrity events in London, the Irish founders of creative floral design studio Worm are helping to transform floristry from a humble trade into an innovative art form, explains Marie Kelly.

Through a medley of media, textile artist Nicola Henley creates evocative portrayals of the natural world, capturing its breathtaking beauty, liberty and continuity, discovers Marie Kelly.

Broadcast journalist Karen Tomkins records anecdotes that open a window on Ireland’s past, and on the individual lives of beloved relatives for families to enjoy, explains Marie Kelly.

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.