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STYLE

High-heels were originally worn by men, and other shoe-related trivia

High-heels have long been a wardrobe staple, but do you know where they first came from? There's a…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

John Hume’s family are asking the public to ‘light a candle for peace’ tonight

People are urged to light candles to honour the life of the renowned politician The family of John…

By Edaein OConnell

mosaic floors

EDITORIAL

The perfectly preserved mosaic floor of an ancient Roman villa was just discovered under a vineyard in Italy

In a small town just north of Verona, pristine and colourful mosaic floors of an ancient Roman villa…

By Lauren Heskin

EDITORIAL

Survivor of Magdalene Laundries takes landmark case against the State to the UN

Magdalene survivor Elizabeth Coppin said she was subject to abuse and torture for years at the hands of…

By Erin Lindsay

herstory RTÉ

EDITORIAL

Herstory: RTÉ’s new documentary series will shine a light on Ireland’s change-making women

RTÉ's Herstory: Ireland’s EPIC Women will air throughout the month of February RTÉ has announced plans for a new…

By Erin Lindsay

parents

EDITORIAL

Remembering a different Ireland: why it’s important to ask your parents about their lives

Asking your parents about their lives is like discovering a treasure trove of stories and memories. Here is…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

DNA kits offer more than just data – they have the power to connect us

In search of more detail about my family history, I posted out my DNA and discovered a neverending…

By Meg Walker

Notre Dame

EDITORIAL

In Pictures: Fire at Notre Dame Cathedral devastates 850-year-old building

A fire which engulfed the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris last night has caused severe damage to the…

By Edaein OConnell

afternoon tea

EDITORIAL

‘I loved it’: Afternoon tea on a bus is a must for mother-daughter dates

My mam and I have a great relationship. We love staying up late, drinking tea and having a…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

Kilshane House: Rich in heritage and history

Kilshane House, in the heart of County Tipperary, is a sought after venue for weddings, conferences, and private…

By IMAGE

EDITORIAL

Katherine Zappone donates her wedding dress to the National Museum

Ireland's minister for children and youth affairs, Katherine Zappone, has generously donated both her and her wife's wedding dresses…

By Grace McGettigan

EDITORIAL

100 Years On: What Would Countess Markievicz Think Of Ireland Today?

2018 marks 100 years since Countess Constance Markievicz (née Constance Gore Booth) became the first woman to be…

By Geraldine Carton