Thomas Walsh

Picture this: you’re at the craft table, phone in one hand, and you need to cut a piece of wire exactly 8 inches long. No ruler nearby. You’ve got a banana on the counter and a couple of popsicle sticks — but how do those stack up? The answer: 8 inches converts to precisely 20.32 … Read more

If you’ve been eyeing carbon steel pans but can’t decide whether they’re worth the effort, you’re in good company. Plenty of home cooks across Ireland have stood in the cookware aisle wondering whether to go with seasoned carbon steel or stick with familiar cast iron. The good news: once properly seasoned, a carbon steel pan … Read more

If you’ve ever wandered along the Manly waterfront in Queensland wondering whether that waterside venue with the rooftop deck takes members only or walk-ins, you’re not alone. The Manly Harbour Boat Club sits right on the inlet with views across to North Stradbroke Island. Location: Manly, QLD · Hours: Open 7 days a week · … Read more

Lygon Street has anchored Melbourne’s Italian dining since the 1950s, when University Cafe opened in 1952 as one of the city’s first espresso bars. Long before pasta became a weeknight staple, Carlton’s Little Italy precinct was already serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade lasagne, and glasses of Chianti to Melburnians who’d discovered that espresso and tiramisu pair … Read more

You probably know the classic signs of low iron — fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath. But doctors say several stranger symptoms often fly under the radar. Ice chewing, sudden hair loss, and ringing in the ears? Those can all point to iron deficiency anemia, a condition that affects far more people than most realize. … Read more

If you own a Ford Ranger with the 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel, you need to know about a safety recall making the rounds in Australia and Southern Africa right now. Ford has identified a manufacturing defect in the left-hand camshaft sprocket that can cause the engine to stall without warning — and owners of affected vehicles … Read more

If you’ve ever wondered why your neighbour swears by the local credit union while you still use the same bank your parents did, there’s a practical reason underneath the habit. In towns like Portlaoise, People First Credit Union now serves over 40,000 members across four branches, and its growth tells a story that goes beyond … Read more

Whether you’re hankering for a Pastrami Reuben near Stephen’s Green or need breakfast sandwiches dropped at your office door, Dublin’s sandwich scene has quietly become one worth writing home about. From legendary hole-in-the-wall counters to delivery apps stocking over 20 options across the city, the choices add up fast. This guide walks you through the … Read more

“Weird Al” Yankovic has spent more than four decades turning other artists’ hits into comedy gold—and somehow, he keeps getting better at it. His spoof of Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” (“Eat It”) put him on the map in 1984, and he never looked back. Now, with a major 2026 tour on the horizon and his … Read more

When King Charles III stepped out for his Easter Sunday service in 2024, a few months after his cancer diagnosis became public, the crowd’s reaction was unmistakable relief mixed with enduring British reserve. Since then, the 76-year-old monarch has logged more public engagements than many expected, traveled internationally, and continued a treatment schedule that Buckingham … Read more