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Bye-bye, jelly and ice cream: 4 summer desserts with a difference - from DIY ice pops to berry tarts
Plus a look at Lidl’s range of tasty summer food and treats.
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Thursday 26 March, 2015
Making the fairytale come true for your family home
We spoke to David Leahy about fulfilling his dream of a home for the ages in his native Co Limerick.
Thursday 19 March, 2015
How to slip a house into a 2.3-metre wide corridor
This is an incredibly clever extension.
Thursday 12 March, 2015
How to wake up a tired old semi-d for modern family life
A rundown home in Shankill, Dublin finds it mojo (and some light and space).
Thursday 5 March, 2015
Mixing the modern with the historical is a perfect combination
This 19th century home didn’t need a pastiche of the past – so a renovating architect looked to its future.
Bye-bye, jelly and ice cream: 4 summer desserts with a difference - from DIY ice pops to berry tarts
Plus a look at Lidl’s range of tasty summer food and treats.
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Thursday 26 February, 2015
Studio of light an awe-inspiring surprise in red-bricked Ranelagh
There are some serious conversation-starters behind the door of the Dublin home architect Ciarán Coy designed for himself.
Thursday 19 February, 2015
How an amazing retrofit improved this Irish home's energy rating by 90%
This Dublin semi-d became the first certified ‘passive’ retrofit home here.
Thursday 12 February, 2015
Mirror mirror on the... exterior wall of your house
A trend for – very literally – mirroring the landscape surrounding a building is gaining international traction.
A marriage of history and art under one roof in the Burren
This incredible classically-proportioned home commands its spot in a wild landscape – and provides refuge for its owners.
Thursday 5 February, 2015
A walk-in wardrobe? Yes, it's an achievable dream
Gotta love those Ikea Pax door/drawer combos.
Doing it for mum: Why sisters Barbara and Dorothy Phelan are walking 42km this June
The pair are joining the Irish Cancer Society’s Marathon In A Month event.
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Thursday 29 January, 2015
The shopping centre that houses unexpected apartments
You might find inspiration in how these small spaces can fulfill several functions.
This Leeside home brings high drama to the hill
Georgian mansion in Sunday’s Well has magnificent views of Cork city.
Thursday 22 January, 2015
Space saver: How to make fitted storage work for your home
This compact cottage manages to be functional and beautiful all at once.
Limerick country idyll is a luxurious slice of history
The extras have it: secret gardens, pleasure paths, swimming pool, tennis court, croquet lawn, stables – you certainly won’t be bored.
Thursday 15 January, 2015
Fancy living in the world's first underwater city?
The designers believe it will be sustainable and not affected by hurricanes or earthquakes.
Good mews: from laneway garage to a gorgeous city pad
Mews properties are a typical feature of city living – and this clever design makes the absolute best of their limited floor area.
Sunday 21 December, 2014
Are you coming back to Ireland for good? You'll need a job then
Some tips to help get you back to work as soon as possible.
Thursday 11 December, 2014
Spectacular saunas that make us want to take our clothes off
Stunning curves, letting it all hang out – some of the features that makes these architectural gems shine.
Trying to work with an older extension - how one architect solved the problem
A Wexford couple wanted a bigger kitchen – they got a whole new feel to their home into the bargain.
Thursday 4 December, 2014
The hotel that acts as a wind instrument
A lakeside location and an Aeolian harp inspires this meditative space in Japan.
What's behind the magic door of this modest streetfront?
It was once a temporary jail, and was semi-derelict when snapped up – but now this 1790s house in Kerry is a real family bolthole.
Thursday 27 November, 2014
This might be the most beautiful office space in the world
…Or would you prefer the Bond villain lair-type bunker in Sweden here?
What kind of house does an architect build for his own family?
John McLaughlin created this beautiful garden house to bring light, peace and nature to everyday life.
Thursday 20 November, 2014
Renovation station: Shutters back on a warm extension for a protected house
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
One of the most extraordinary (and decadent) houses in the US is on sale for $85 million...
Let’s have a nose around.
Thursday 13 November, 2014
Renovation station: Reviving a 1950s terracotta-tiled beauty
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Thursday 6 November, 2014
Renovation station: The creation of an access-all-areas family home
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Thursday 30 October, 2014
Would you live in apartment blocks like these? Sure you would
A fresh view on apartment living at the World Architecture Festival.
Renovation station: Open plan living with an energy-saving facelift
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Thursday 23 October, 2014
The most extraordinary houses built in the world this year
Feast your eyes on these.
Renovation station: A 1930s semi-d finally sees the light
Each week, we focus on a makeover of an Irish home into a wonderful living space.
Wednesday 22 October, 2014
Take 4: Homes for every budget
Here is our pick of properties from €250k… up to €1 million.
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Poll: Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
EARLIER THIS WEEK, Irish Water said it is “increasingly likely” that a water conservation order would be put in place due to increased demand and a prolonged period of dry weather.
The bank holiday weekend saw dry, sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 20s. According to Met Éireann, there have been 37 dry periods in Ireland between 18 March and 20 May.
Two weeks ago, Irish Water asked households to conserve water, warning that people were using an extra 24 litres of water per person per day.
It added it is currently gathering the data “and if the current trend continues the likelihood is that a hosepipe ban will have to be imposed”.
So, what do you think? Have you curbed your water use after the hosepipe ban warnings?
Poll Results:
Yes (3887)
No (3861)
Not sure (407)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wellness Wednesday: Worry is of no use to anyone, especially now in a time of crisis
By Trish Farrell
Counsellor Trish Farrell offers some tips to avoid worry during this time of change.
Larry Donnelly: Trump is a mess but he can still win the election because of a weak Democratic party
By Larry Donnelly - @LarryPDonnelly
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