love

SELF

There is nothing ‘casual’ about dating in rural Ireland

Think dating in rural Ireland can be a bit of fun? You couldn't be more wrong. Here Édaein…

By Edaein OConnell

Rachel Galvo

SELF

Rising star Rachel Galvo on TikTok, comedy and dating

Rachel Galvo is a rising star not only on social media but in the comedy world too -…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

The secrets to marriage and relationships according to couples together 10, 20, 30 and 40 years

What is the secret to the success of a relationship? Is time a measure of love? Amanda Cassidy…

By Amanda Cassidy

first love

SELF

6 things to consider before you reconnect with a first love

Claire Moulds reflects on why our first love still has a powerful hold on us years, even decades,…

By IMAGE

breakup haircut

EDITORIAL

I broke up with my boyfriend and now I have bangs

When life throws something unexpected in the path of our writer Edaein O'Connell, she has a stock response…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

First date deal-breakers: The seven absolute worst things to do on a first date

Dating is hard. It’s time-consuming and expensive and paranoia-inducing, but now it seems to be getting even harder,…

By Geraldine Carton

SELF

The 12 fights of Christmas that every couple will recognise

“We’re going to have the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny f--king Kaye. And when Santa…

By Amanda Cassidy

love language

SELF

The importance of discovering your partner’s ‘love language’ before you choose their gift

Turns out you don't have to be on the same page when it comes to how you communicate…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF

Taoiseach of Grá: Mark Mehigan’s journey from roasting to romance

Mark Mehigan is in love — and now he's madly, truly and deeply committed to helping others find…

By Edaein OConnell

SELF

Life lessons I’m passing onto my daughters

Here, one mother shares the life lessons and words of encouragement she's passing onto and instilling in her…

By Amanda Cassidy

SELF, EDITORIAL

She’s not always the woman you’re born to: A love letter to my many mothers

Amanda Cassidy pays tribute to all the mother figures who have nurtured us along the way.I pull the…

By Amanda Cassidy

STYLE

Irish-designed Valentine’s Day cards to help you show the love this year

You don't have to write 365 love letters like Noah Calhoun did in 'The Notebook'... just the one…

By Sarah Finnan

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