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'Hot' women seeking hook-ups online are men
Dating website founder warns men posing as sexy women
Metrosexual Men
The unforgivable rise of the she-man
Creche Check-List
Simple steps ensure your children are well cared for
Sizzle into summer
Rozanne Steven's new book, 'Relish BBQ and Al Fresco Food', draws inspiration from 10 world cuisines and covers meat, chicken, seafood and vegetarian recipes, plus sensational salads, sides and desserts.
Karl Henry's Beach Body Plan
The final installment, before you head off on holidays
48 hours in Madrid
Spain's capital is often overlooked in favour of its beachside sister, Barcelona
The expectant dad
How fathers-to-be can help to speed up the labour process
My Life in Food: Raymond Blanc
'I never learnt to cook, but in two years my place had two Michelin stars'
Go Gatsby
Twenties-style ingredients to jazz up your home
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The Sunday Independent's Financial makeover
Sunday Independent Personal Finance Editor Louise McBride and the Sunday Independent invite you to take part in the Sunday Independent's financial makeover.
Karl Henry's Weight Loss Tips
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan concludes today. In the final part, Karl offers tips on how to maintain your fitness and stick with a healthy diet on your holidays
Karl Henry Metabolism tips
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan concludes today. In the final part, Karl offers tips on how to maintain your fitness and stick with a healthy diet on your holidays
Chantelle backs Vegetarian Week
The reality TV star, who has been a veggie since the age of 11, posed at London restaurant Tibits to mark vegetarian week, which began on Monday. She aims to encourage more people to turn their back on meat.
Day Four with Karl Henry: Step ups
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan continues today. In part four, Karl completes his exercise guide and offers tips on how to recover from demanding workouts. He also supplies nutritious recipes for a healthy diet.
Olympic garden grabs gold
The East Village Show Garden, has won Gold in the show garden category at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show - the show's centenary year. The project to build a garden celebrating all things East Village was created by Michael Baston and Marie-Louise Agius.
Day three with Karl Henry: Side Lat Raise
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan continues today. In part three, Karl guides you through ‘resistance’ exercise and supplies nutritious recipes for a healthy diet.
Day two with Karl Henry: Wide Foot Squats
Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan continues today. In part two, Karl explains how to get the heart pumping with a good cardio workout and supplies nutritious recipes for a healthy diet.
Video chat with fitness guru Karl Henry
Watch a replay of the live Google Hangout video chat with fitness guru Karl Henry.
Aston Martin owners toast Bond link
Meeting against the stunning backdrop of the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, south east London, the Aston Martin Owners Club marked the 50th anniversary of the DB5. The model was famously driven by Sir Sean Connery in Goldfinger, the third Bond movie released in 1964, forever linking Aston Martin to the world's most famous secret agent. Around 20 versions of the DB5 were on display at the meet today, including the classic silver model used in blockbuster Skyfall, the latest Bond instalment.
How to survive exam fever
Students have been warned to avoid taking medical drugs and stimulants without proper advice
Aim for the stars with CAO choices, but also have a safety net in place
Even at this late stage, many applicants are still very uncertain about their CAO course choices, as some queries illustrate.
Final tips as the big test nears
Now that the Leaving Certificate is nearly upon us, here are some tips – which will be helpful no matter how prepared or unprepared you may be feeling.
Daddynatal - Can fathers actually make labour shorter?
If a pregnant woman wants a shorter labour, preparing the father-to-be for the process is key.
Children of women with low levels of iodine have lower IQs and reading abilities
Women who are pregnant or planning to have children should ensure they consume the right amount of iodine or risk their child having a low IQ, according to researchers.
Would you dress your kids in second-hand clothes?
Is your baby too good for hand-me-downs?
Edith Bowman slams designer child clothes
David Coleman Column: My daughter still wets her bed – and she is nine
David Coleman Column: My son is driving my stress levels through the roof
Sharing bed with babies raises cot death risk
Nell McAndrew introduces new baby Anya
Pregnant Claire Byrne admits 'she couldn't be happier'
Top chef Rozanne Steven's Mozambican Peri Peri sauce
It’s time to fire up the Barbie…but the question is, how hot and fiery do you like your food?
My Life in Food: Raymond Blanc
'I never learnt to cook. but in two years my place had two Michelin stars'
Simply super salads
I love the crunch and freshness of vibrant salad ingredients
Face-lifted 5-series is leaner, meaner and even greener
BMW has pulled the dust covers off the much awaited face-lifted 5-Series.
New 5-door Focus ST makes no apologies for being fantastically fun to drive
The latest buzz words in motoring these days are; “Less is more” and “White is the new black”.
Low and behold! It's a BMW for the wannaBeemistas
I have no idea why you should buy a low-slung, three-door, BMW hatch that costs nearly €35,000 when you could buy a big, big family car for less
Despite running late, I had a blast in this pocket-rocket Fiesta
Hold tight as we drive with the sound and fury of Jaguar’s new F-Type
Volvo V40 R-Design out to cause Blue murder
Talking Point: Reckless parking can be just as bad as dangerous driving
Peugeot joins battle in crossover revolution with brand new 2008
Countdown to July 'new year' as we all move into uncharted territory...
48 hours in Madrid
Spain's capital is often overlooked in favour of its beachside sister, Barcelona
Single men 'most likely' to get a flight upgrade
A poll of airline staff has suggested that single men in their thirties have the best chance of getting a free upgrade on a flight
It's a fiesta of food fests
By Chrissie Russell
Georgian-style Malahide mansion on half an acre
This luxurious, six-bedroom, detached Georgian style residence stands on half an acre
The pick of the cherries
Create memories in your garden with cherry blossom
Chelsea Flower Show marks 100 years this week
Celebrities flocked to the world's most famous flower show for a sneak preview
Features
Calcium, osteoporosis and Coeliac Disease
People with coeliac disease have a higher risk of developing the bone disease osteoporosis
John Rocha talks eyes
John Rocha, known for his signature muted tones, has brought in a vibrant palette for his debut foray in to eyewear
Be fab at 50 ‘Shouts’ Lulu with new Aurora Collection
Lulu unveils a collection of glasses created specifically for stylish women aged 50 plus
Features
Should’ve gone to Specsavers …New Hawkeye will give refs a clear view
‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’, will be a phrase aimed less often at referees, now that the new Hawkeye points detection technology is going live at Croke Park.
A splash of colour as … John Rocha and Specsavers join forces
Bright crimson, blush pink and indigo blue are the keynotes in one of the biggest fashion stories of this year. Designer John Rocha has launched his first ever eyewear collection, teaming up with Specsavers.
Managing cross contamination on a gluten-free diet
One of the problems with managing a gluten free diet is making sure that you don’t accidentally pick up gluten.
