https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comWed, 25 Feb 2026 01:41:39 +0000Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41799209.htmlMy Wedding Day with Johnny Ward: 'I felt my late father and best friend were with us on the day'2026-02-24T19:59:00+00:002026-02-24T19:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/They say don’t book the first place you see, but that’s exactly what we didThey say don’t book the first place you see, but that’s exactly what we didExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41798678.htmlJoanna Fortune: My teenage son is missing his big brother 2026-02-24T15:31:00+00:002026-02-24T15:31:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Child psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune gives advice about an evolving relationship between two brothersChild psychotherapist Dr Joanna Fortune gives advice about an evolving relationship between two brothersExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41799296.htmlMystery parcel shop opens in Cork as customers hunt iPhones and tech bargains2026-02-24T12:33:00+00:002026-02-24T12:33:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Douglas Court saw shoppers hoping to find iPhone and iPads, though some were left with vastly different items when they unwrapped their purchasesDouglas Court saw shoppers hoping to find iPhone and iPads, though some were left with vastly different items when they unwrapped their purchasesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/advice/arid-41798600.htmlSex recession? How the frisky Danes can teach us to make more love2026-02-24T08:57:00+00:002026-02-24T08:57:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/While other countries are deep in a sex recession, the Danish drive shows no signs of stalling. How do they stay so frisky?While other countries are deep in a sex recession, the Danish drive shows no signs of stalling. How do they stay so frisky?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41798714.htmlTots to Teens: Raise a cup for children’s ambulance2026-02-24T02:02:00+00:002026-02-24T02:02:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Brew for BUMBLEance is asking people in communities, workplaces, coffee shops, and schools all over Ireland to put the kettle on to help pay for the cost of operating Ireland’s only children’s ambulance serviceBrew for BUMBLEance is asking people in communities, workplaces, coffee shops, and schools all over Ireland to put the kettle on to help pay for the cost of operating Ireland’s only children’s ambulance serviceExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41798789.htmlColman Noctor: This is the early years sleep advice every parent should know 2026-02-24T02:00:00+00:002026-02-24T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor outlines common sleep challenges facing parents of little onesChild psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor outlines common sleep challenges facing parents of little onesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41798747.htmlWhy a sing-song voice helps babies learn to talk2026-02-24T02:00:00+00:002026-02-24T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Speaking ‘parentese’ can help to foster good speech and language development, and encourage clear communicationSpeaking ‘parentese’ can help to foster good speech and language development, and encourage clear communicationExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/parenting/arid-41798648.htmlJulie Jay: Son of a gun — why everyone in our house is suddenly ducking for cover2026-02-24T02:00:00+00:002026-02-24T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/My husband took our son for a haircut and came home with an army regulated crew cut and the gun to matchMy husband took our son for a haircut and came home with an army regulated crew cut and the gun to matchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/celebrity/arid-41798996.htmlTourette's campaigner John Davidson ‘deeply mortified’ by ‘involuntary tics’ during Baftas2026-02-23T19:13:00+00:002026-02-23T19:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The 54-year-old could be heard shouting a racial slur as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented an award at the ceremonyThe 54-year-old could be heard shouting a racial slur as Sinners actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan presented an award at the ceremonyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41798624.htmlA very Irish phenomenon: Looking back on 20 years of RIP.ie2026-02-23T18:00:00+00:002026-02-23T18:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With 70 million page views per month, the website RIP.ie has become firmly established in the national psyche as it nears its 20th anniversary, says Jonathan deBurca Butler, who analyses the reasons behind its popularityWith 70 million page views per month, the website RIP.ie has become firmly established in the national psyche as it nears its 20th anniversary, says Jonathan deBurca Butler, who analyses the reasons behind its popularityExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/celebrity/arid-41799107.htmlMet Gala theme for this year revealed as ‘Fashion is Art’2026-02-23T17:47:00+00:002026-02-23T17:47:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The event will be co-chaired by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna WintourThe event will be co-chaired by Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna WintourExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food-columnists/arid-41797577.htmlDarina Allen: How to make a beef burger and my secret to make it perfect2026-02-23T15:13:00+00:002026-02-23T15:13:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Smash burgers with crisp, lacy, deeply golden brown edges are all the rage, and there are numerous variations on the originalSmash burgers with crisp, lacy, deeply golden brown edges are all the rage, and there are numerous variations on the originalExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796593.htmlCaitríona Redmond: Streaming services could cost you €129 per month — will prices ever drop?2026-02-23T15:10:00+00:002026-02-23T15:10:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Has the Irish fascination with streaming gone too far, and is it costing us needless euros every year that would be better spent elsewhere?Has the Irish fascination with streaming gone too far, and is it costing us needless euros every year that would be better spent elsewhere?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796665.htmlDear Dáithí: My sister has a new dog... it's taking over our lives2026-02-23T11:53:00+00:002026-02-23T11:53:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/We get constant WhatsApp updates on where her dog is sitting and how cute it looks begging for a treat etcWe get constant WhatsApp updates on where her dog is sitting and how cute it looks begging for a treat etcExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41798645.htmlWhat is encephalitis, the condition Irish TikToker Sophie Ella contracted in 2020?2026-02-23T11:29:00+00:002026-02-23T11:29:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Sophie Ella contracted encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, at the beginning of the covid pandemic, which resulted in a four-month hospital staySophie Ella contracted encephalitis, inflammation of the brain, at the beginning of the covid pandemic, which resulted in a four-month hospital stayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41791517.htmlMystery lost package shop coming to Cork tomorrow — here’s what you need to know2026-02-23T09:39:00+00:002026-02-23T09:39:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/They are expecting a huge turnout in CorkThey are expecting a huge turnout in CorkExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/advice/arid-41796557.htmlLife Hack: What are flour mites, are they dangerous, and how to prevent them?2026-02-23T08:06:00+00:002026-02-23T08:06:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If the very thought of flour mites makes you squirm, read on to find out what to do if you find them in your homeIf the very thought of flour mites makes you squirm, read on to find out what to do if you find them in your homeExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-columnists/arid-41796635.htmlSuzanne Harrington: I realise that coming back has been a terrible mistake 2026-02-23T08:00:00+00:002026-02-23T08:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Coming back from three months fannying around Thailand with your laptop feels like recovering from a brain injury. You have to relearn the basics from scratchComing back from three months fannying around Thailand with your laptop feels like recovering from a brain injury. You have to relearn the basics from scratchExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/advice/arid-41797142.htmlSex File: I make my new lover sleep in the spare bedroom2026-02-23T01:23:00+00:002026-02-23T01:23:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The decision to sleep in separate beds is normally driven by sleep incompatibilities, but in your case it is primarily driven by your anxietyThe decision to sleep in separate beds is normally driven by sleep incompatibilities, but in your case it is primarily driven by your anxietyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/arid-41798324.htmlPaul McLauchlan: Irish designer Simone Rocha wins London Fashion Week2026-02-22T22:01:00+00:002026-02-22T22:01:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Irish designer is effortlessly transforming mythology and modernism in a show that that nods towards Jack B Yeats and Perry Ogden while embracing up-to-the minute sportswear The Irish designer is effortlessly transforming mythology and modernism in a show that that nods towards Jack B Yeats and Perry Ogden while embracing up-to-the minute sportswear Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/travel/arid-41796656.htmlTrevor Moran: 'My first meal at Noma changed my life and forced me to quit my job, sell my car and leave everyone behind'2026-02-22T19:00:00+00:002026-02-22T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Chef Trevor Moran has spent much of his career cooking abroad, working in some of the world’s most influential kitchens before opening his own ...Chef Trevor Moran has spent much of his career cooking abroad, working in some of the world’s most influential kitchens before opening his own ...Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/arid-41795126.htmlJoanne McNally and Nikki Lannen unpack the emotional baggage behind Anxious Preoccupied2026-02-22T19:00:00+00:002026-02-22T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/When long-time friends Joanne McNally and Nikki Lannen created Anxious Preoccupied they wanted to design practical, affordable bags that would bring a bit of joy. It was just what women wantedWhen long-time friends Joanne McNally and Nikki Lannen created Anxious Preoccupied they wanted to design practical, affordable bags that would bring a bit of joy. It was just what women wantedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796461.html'It’s a piece of heaven, isn’t it?': A West Cork rainforest and the mission to rewild it2026-02-22T18:04:00+00:002026-02-22T18:04:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A year before his high-profile purchase of The Park Hotel in Kenmare, Bryan Meehan quietly became the owner of a West Cork rainforest.A year before his high-profile purchase of The Park Hotel in Kenmare, Bryan Meehan quietly became the owner of a West Cork rainforest.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796086.htmlAuthor Charleen Hurtubise: Straight away I fell in love, Ireland has been very good to me2026-02-22T17:59:00+00:002026-02-22T17:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Twenty years after settling in Ireland, US-born author Charleen Hurtubise talks to Sarah Finnan about her relationship to home, the Irish language and writingTwenty years after settling in Ireland, US-born author Charleen Hurtubise talks to Sarah Finnan about her relationship to home, the Irish language and writingExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/motoring/arid-41796398.htmlThe Volkswagen Golf GTI: 50 years of an iconic hot hatch2026-02-22T07:28:00+00:002026-02-22T07:28:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.Launched in 1977, the Golf GTI was the pioneer of the pocket rocket, and 50 years later, it’s still the go-to option for many buyers.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food-columnists/arid-41797586.htmlMichelle Darmody: How to make homemade bagels 2026-02-21T21:59:00+00:002026-02-21T21:59:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/This bagel recipe is one for a lazy afternoon when you have time to knead your dough and let it rise for an hour or so in a warm corner of the houseThis bagel recipe is one for a lazy afternoon when you have time to knead your dough and let it rise for an hour or so in a warm corner of the houseExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796764.htmlWedding of the Week: ‘We wanted our wedding to be personal, romantic, and funny’2026-02-21T21:00:00+00:002026-02-21T21:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork couple Judy Collins and Graham Smith are married in Dunmore House Hotel in ClonakiltyCork couple Judy Collins and Graham Smith are married in Dunmore House Hotel in ClonakiltyExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/motoring/arid-41797370.htmlHonda Jazz Crosstar: hybrid efficiency and SUV styling in practical supermini package2026-02-21T19:00:00+00:002026-02-21T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Honda’s Jazz Crosstar blends hybrid efficiency, clever packaging and subtle SUV styling in a versatile supermini packageHonda’s Jazz Crosstar blends hybrid efficiency, clever packaging and subtle SUV styling in a versatile supermini packageExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/travel/arid-41796596.htmlGo off course for cultural delights of the Algarve in Portugal's sunlit south2026-02-21T19:00:00+00:002026-02-21T19:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Although better known for its world-class golf, the resort at Quinta do Lago has plenty to offer far from the fairways for an off-season trip, writes Gemma FullamAlthough better known for its world-class golf, the resort at Quinta do Lago has plenty to offer far from the fairways for an off-season trip, writes Gemma FullamExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796491.html'I have no regrets. I loved my mam so much': Niamh Drohan on losing her mother to bowel cancer2026-02-21T12:00:00+00:002026-02-21T12:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Niamh Drohan, a senior PR account manager with Hopkins Communications, tells Helen O’Callaghan about the day she faced the crushing reality of her mother Noelle’s terminal bowel cancer diagnosisNiamh Drohan, a senior PR account manager with Hopkins Communications, tells Helen O’Callaghan about the day she faced the crushing reality of her mother Noelle’s terminal bowel cancer diagnosisExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-columnists/arid-41797760.htmlEsther McCarthy: Why midlife is magnificent — brain fog, freedom and the power of no2026-02-21T10:30:00+00:002026-02-21T10:30:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From brain fog to bold boundaries, midlife brings unexpected freedoms, fierce friendships and a liberating sense of selfFrom brain fog to bold boundaries, midlife brings unexpected freedoms, fierce friendships and a liberating sense of selfExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41797061.htmlInishbofin makes a marvellous place to explore2026-02-21T06:00:00+00:002026-02-21T06:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/With a developed infrastructure for welcoming tourists, Inishbofin island is well worth a visit, boasting unmatched coastal vistas and pristine white sand beachesWith a developed infrastructure for welcoming tourists, Inishbofin island is well worth a visit, boasting unmatched coastal vistas and pristine white sand beachesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41798594.htmlWine with Leslie: A legendary blanc de blancs Champagne only released in the very best years2026-02-21T02:00:00+00:002026-02-21T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly. First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/arid-41797892.htmlWhy unassuming beige is a shortcut to what really matters — shape and drape2026-02-21T02:00:00+00:002026-02-21T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/That’s the beauty of beige: it leaves no room to hide. You can’t distract from dodgy seams or questionable tailoring with saturated colour. Quiet luxury is discreet for a reasonThat’s the beauty of beige: it leaves no room to hide. You can’t distract from dodgy seams or questionable tailoring with saturated colour. Quiet luxury is discreet for a reasonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food/arid-41797601.htmlJoe McNamee: Good broth is the magic gold elixir we all need2026-02-21T02:00:00+00:002026-02-21T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/My Glasgow Granny used to tell me when we’d visit that I was her ‘wee broth of a boy’ even though, a sickly wain, I was more akin to watery gruelMy Glasgow Granny used to tell me when we’d visit that I was her ‘wee broth of a boy’ even though, a sickly wain, I was more akin to watery gruelExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/food-columnists/arid-41797595.htmlAishling Moore: A trip to Vienna inspired this monkfish scampi with tomato and anchovy ketchup2026-02-21T02:00:00+00:002026-02-21T02:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In Vienna, my classic schnitzel was an uber-thin escalope of veal, fried crisp and accompanied by a simple potato salad and a wedge of lemonIn Vienna, my classic schnitzel was an uber-thin escalope of veal, fried crisp and accompanied by a simple potato salad and a wedge of lemonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41796767.htmlMy Saturday with Sarah Webb: 'I read about 300 children’s books a year'2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Award-winning children's author and Ireland Reads ambassador Sarah Webb is encouraging people to get lost in a good book this FebruaryAward-winning children's author and Ireland Reads ambassador Sarah Webb is encouraging people to get lost in a good book this FebruaryExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/travel/arid-41796743.htmlDeparture Lounge: Caribbean delight and Calais cuisine await2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Aer Lingus is operating a temporary scheduled service between Dublin and Barbados for two months this spring.Aer Lingus is operating a temporary scheduled service between Dublin and Barbados for two months this spring.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/arid-41796527.htmlDesire Lines: With debut collections galore, there's a new energy in the fashion world2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Modernised tailoring, silhouettes and statement looks are core trends, with texture, prep, and colour bringing much-needed optimism.Modernised tailoring, silhouettes and statement looks are core trends, with texture, prep, and colour bringing much-needed optimism.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41795249.htmlDani Larkin: I try to move through the world with kindness and I try to not be so hard on myself2026-02-21T01:00:00+00:002026-02-21T01:00:00+00:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/From growing up on the Armagh-Monaghan border to working as a conflict transformation facilitator in Palestine, Dani Larkin tells Sarah Finnan how transformative life experiences influence her latest recordFrom growing up on the Armagh-Monaghan border to working as a conflict transformation facilitator in Palestine, Dani Larkin tells Sarah Finnan how transformative life experiences influence her latest recordExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/people/arid-41795234.htmlRosie O'Donnell: 'It was very strange to feel so at home in a new country. 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