Summer

10 sweet and fruity recipes to get you in the mood for summer

Nothing says summer like a table full of fresh and vibrant recipes, and making the most of the seaso...

10 summery dinners to make to feel like you're on holidays

We're well on our way to summer, and no doubt many of us are busy daydreaming of holidays, be they t...

How edible flowers can make your dishes look and taste divine

Garden designers and growers Lucy Hutchings and Kate Cotterill, founders of UK heritage seed company...

Is the SPF in your moisturiser enough to stop sunburn?

As the sunshine threatens to make an appearance, more of us start thinking about using SPF. Of cours...

10 lighter meals to make on hot sunny days

These light and refreshing dishes are perfect for a warm summer's day. From herby salads and fish bu...

Gina Daly's no-fuss picnic recipes: The Brendan O'Connor Show

Summer Loaf Sandwich This no-fuss, no-mess sandwich is ideal for your picnic basket. Using a full ro...

8 ways to get spiders out your home this summer

Although it’s not spider mating season yet, you may be horrified to hear there will still be plenty ...

10 summer reads to dive into this year

No holiday check list is complete without a book, if you ask me. From gossipy, sultry romances and s...

Should you wash your bedsheets more often in the summer?

It’s lovely to relax into cool, crisp and clean sheets in the summer, when you’ve been hot all day. ...

6 things to pack in your carry on bag when flying

It’s one thing if your luggage gets lost on the way home, but if you’re jetting off on a long-awaite...

Tanning, exfoliating and chicken skin: Skincare tips for summer

Laura Fox chats to skin specialist and entrepreneur Jennifer Rock, also known as The Skin Nerd, abou...

5 beauty products we're loving for summer

With the weather warming up, our skin needs a bit more love than usual. Keeping it hydrated, plump a...

5 sleep mistakes to avoid in a heatwave

Although warmer weather is usually welcome – with many of us taking to parks and beaches to get our ...

Does my hair need SPF? How to protect your locks in the sun

We all know slathering on SPF is essential for protecting our skin in the sun, but does our hair nee...

8 outdoor activity resorts and parks to visit around Ireland

With the weather warming up, we're all eager to make the most of the summer, but finding new and exc...

A handy tip for making sure your BBQ food is cooked through

Research from safefood has found some worrying mistakes home cooks may be making when hosting summer...