Áine Ryan interviews the author of memoir ‘The Third Daughter’, focussing on her relationship with Westport artist Owen Walsh
Going Out
PETS’ CORNER Fleas on the rise
The warmer, moister conditions we’re experiencing due to climate change are a fleas paradise, writes vet Esther van Luipen
PETS’ CORNER July’s Mutts of the month: The Three Little Pigs
Meet three eight-week-old pups, whose bad hair days are in the past, and who desperately needs loving homes
Home to Mayo
Author, psychoanalyst and former newscaster Michael Murphy chats to Edwin McGreal ahead of his intimate show in Castlebar
FILM REVIEW The Longest Ride
The Longest Ride, with Scott Eastwood and Britt Robertson, sees yet another Nicholas Sparks romance adapted for the screen
INTERVIEW A life in colour
Beauty blogger and makeup artist Hayley Coleman on how she got into the beauty industry and life as a solo entrepreneur
BOOKS Meditation on a mountain
Gary Hastings book, Going Up the Holy Mountain is much more than a spiritual guide to the iconic Croagh Patrick
Romancing the highways and byways
Paul Clements biography about Richard Hayward rediscovers the colourful life of the long-lost travel writer
MUSINGS Flying the coop
In this week’s Diary of a Home Bird, Ciara Galvin finally flies the coop, leaves the nest, packs up and moves out
PETS’ CORNER June’s Mutt of the month: Hermonie
Meet 18-month-old Hermonie, a sweet-natured Shih Tzu, Bichon cross girl who desperately needs a loving home
PETS’ CORNER When lapping it up is bad
If your pet is drinking more than usual and peeing excessively, something could be wrong, writes vet Esther van Luipen