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1 week ago | independent.ie | Liadan Hynes

Ruth McCabe: ‘Being born a woman in Ireland in the 1950s, it’s been no picnic’ Anna Healy, Sorcha Cusack, Deirdre Monaghan and Ruth McCabe talk ageing on the stageKindred cast mates Ruth McCabe, Sorcha Cusack, Deirdre Monaghan and Anna Healy, on a break during rehearsals for 'Escaped Alone'Anna Healy is considering her newly-grey hair. “They bleached my hair and dyed it grey yesterday,” she says half laughing, half bemused. “And I kind of went... Oh, god, oh, god,” she gasps in mock horror.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

The weekend roast For father-types who enjoy their caffeine hit, consider a ticket to the Birdhill Coffee Festival, which runs from June 27-29 in Co Tipperary. This year’s event has The Roasting Village, an outdoor tent with guest roasters, tastings and live sessions, as well as a Boozy Brew Bar, where tips on the perfect espresso martini will be shared, plus there will be demos, a wellness area and a chocolate bar.

1 week ago | independent.ie | Liadan Hynes

Since he quit alcohol four years ago, life has felt clearer for Ray D’Arcy who has been able to let go some of his (many) worries, reflect on his relationship with his father and step back from the brink of burnoutWhen we meet in late May, Ray D’Arcy’s family have “two big events” coming up. His son, Tom (12), is leaving primary school, his daughter, Kate (17), is doing her Leaving Cert — “the main event, obviously”. “There’s five-and-a-half years between the two of them.

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

Summer in the second cityOne of the nicest spots for a Cork city summer cocktail is The River Lee Hotel’s River Club. In collaboration with The Boatyard Distillery, the popular terrace is decked out in foliage from west Cork, courtesy of Fox Flowers, and has a new cocktail menu to boot.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Liadan Hynes

How to get to 635 points, the finer points of the tuiseal ginideach and concerns around grade inflation are among issues covered in the online ecosystem of the TikTok influencer. Ella Martin (19), from Co Meath, has a place in a dance college in Dublin secured already, so points are not too relevant for her. Her “Spend The Day Studying with Me” TikTok content features video of her at her desk interspersed with other activities and hanging out with friends.