“If you have to marry someone, it would be great if they are independently wealthy. Good luck!” – Annie Ryan

JWT brought affordable holidays to the masses and was the first company to advertise package holidays on Irish TV. Almost 60 years later, it is still in the travel business today.

“I wouldn’t trade this industry for anything. It’s so empowering to be around strong, motivated designers, stylists, photographers, make up artists, hairstylists.” – Caoilainn O’Reilly

Dark Waters joins a few others recent release tales of human endurance such as Just Mercy in exploring the injustices of our times.

The Psychedelic Society of Ireland hosts The Shroomshop, a Mushroom cultivation class for beginners, under the guidance of teacher and enthusiast Darren Springer.

“Thanks to outdated Irish licensing laws, opening a pub in Dublin is hard. You need patience, perseverance, imagination and a plan. Some money helps too, although maybe not as much as you think.”

Sure, Ireland really is a hot spot for technology but when you look at the countryside, you will soon see that it is somewhat of a blackspot when it comes to employment.

Werner Herzog once described auctioneering as “the last poetry possible, the poetry of capitalism.” We head to Goffs to see the gavel in motion.

Specializing in custom made furniture, interiors and homeware, Borien studio are a husband and wife team of creative craftspeople. One half of the duo Robin Grundy tell us how they do what they do so well.

When news of Allta’s impending opening began to filter through last Summer you could almost hear the sound of many thighs being rhythmically rubbed by Dublin’s gastro-locusts, such were the levels of anticipation.

We talk to Jess Dollinger of The Good Neighbour, a zero waste grocery shop on a mission to be as local, organic, affordable, and package-free as possible.

As we enter a new year and decade, we asked four creatives how they limber up to get those juices flowing again. Jamie Brennan, Steve Simpson, Joshua Mulholland and Sarah Coffey share their insights.

Once regarded as the purview of ageing hippies, a new form of spirituality is being eagerly adopted by a generation looking to find meaning in their lives. 

“It’s not just about a great haircut, it’s about giving you an experience and allowing you the time to feel good about yourself.” We grab a cuppa and talk to Emmett Byrne about the Japanese-inspired approach he’s taken at Butcher Otoko.

Panto is one of the cherished hand-me-down experiences associated with Christmas in the city. A new exhibition in Pearse Street Library delves into the people, posters and paraphernalia associated with it in the theatres of our capital.

As we wrap a transformative decade – on all fronts – an octet of Dublin’s sartorial movers and shakers talk progressions, regressions and teeing up the 2020s.

The convenience of playing online has made it an attractive proposition, although many people still love the thrill of visiting a real-life casino. Read on as we look at casino gambling in Dublin.

“We are now a very multi-winged bird with a gallery, store, diner and creative agency all operating out of one space in Dublin 8.” We talk evolution and transition with Hen’s Teeth, who recently launched their their new gallery, art and lifestyle store in Blackpitts.