December issue

doing nothing Christmas

SELF

Make sure to do absolutely nothing this time of year

In her ongoing pursuit of zen, Holly O'Neill says we need to ensure we are doing absolutely nothing…

By Holly O'Neill

woman surrounded by Christmas decorations

SELF

How a vegan concerned with climate change navigates the festive period

How does a vegan who’s concerned about climate change and social issues cope with the excess of the…

By IMAGE

Catholic

SELF

“I’m Catholic and I’m proud”: Christmas as a modern Irish believer

In an age when Catholicism is something folks are either turning away from or apologising for, believer Emer…

By IMAGE

Christmas perfectionism

SELF

This year, let’s shatter the illusion of a “perfect” Christmas

Why are we setting ourselves the impossible task of creating a "perfect" Christmas when none of it is…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

The 12 steps to surviving Christmas

Hire cleaners, have one party to rule them all, and impose a three-day moratorium on social obligations: here…

By Laurence Mackin

Trinny

BEAUTY

Trinny Woodall on her obsession with skincare, make-up essentials and setting up a brand

Trinny Woodall has built a career on making over women. In IMAGE Magazine, she spoke to HOLLY O’NEILL…

By Holly O'Neill

fasting

BEAUTY

Inside a €2,750 ten-day fasting programme

While it may be a quick and effective way to shed unwanted pounds, the rewards of a fasting…

By Rosie McMeel

EDITORIAL

Kate Bond, director of advancement at Trinity College Dublin: ‘Many of our donors see Trinity as being able to do something for Ireland’

Philanthropy isn’t just for deep pockets and high profile individuals. There are ways for us all to make…

By Jillian Bolger

Éilis Murray

EDITORIAL

Éilis Murray, CEO, Philanthropy Ireland: ‘Our members disburse over €200m annually’

Philanthropy isn’t just for deep pockets and high profile individuals. There are ways for us all to make…

By Jillian Bolger

Helen Kelly

EDITORIAL

Helen Kelly, board director of Barnardos: “The challenge isn’t just to help; it’s to encourage others to help too”

Philanthropy isn’t just for deep pockets and high profile individuals. There are ways for us all to make…

By Jillian Bolger

Carol Byrne

BEAUTY

How she does it: Carol Byrne’s party-prep beauty tips

Ireland's glitterati guide to festive glamour.  Want to party like a pro, but feeling a bit low on…

By IMAGE

December

BEAUTY

Watch: go behind the scenes of the December issue cover shoot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw4IGFy-ue8 Go behind the scenes of the December issue cover shoot. We’re all about opulence when it comes…

By Holly O'Neill