Boys oh boys
Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, co-stars in In Bruges, talk
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Róisín Ingle about rehab, rede and
bringing Flann O'Brien to the screen p
Delia express
Delia Smith is back from the terraces with a new book and series. But can the trusted TV cook, who has sold 19 million books, still cut the mustard? Daisy Garnett meets the legend p
Mini maestros
Piano or violin, double bass or drums? Michael Kelly has advice for parents of children who want to learn to play an instrument, and he meets two musical protégés p
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My big week
Craig Connolly is preparing for his role in My Boy Elvis - The Musical. pWhat's going on
February 23rd-February 29th. pThe Irish Times Index
A guide to what's hot and what's cold p
Looking out instead of in
Regarding V-Day. I say I'm not a believer but as most of you know by now I tend to say more than my prayers. p
Wine and Dine
Tio Pepe with tapas, a white Burgundy with roast chicken, a Barbaresco with risotto . . . Pat Carroll chooses some delectable combos pBon Appetit, Malahide
Eating out: It's possibly a sign of the changing times that one of Dublin's newly Michelin-starred restaurants was only half-full on a Thursday night. This must be pretty galling for the kitchen, which could be forgiven, considering all the fuss, for believing that stellar recognition puts bums on seats. pMaxi skirt
Eating in: It's hard to find and tricky to cook, but onglet rewards your efforts pBitesize
Purple haze: I can still remember my mother's surprise when I asked for a second helping of purple sprouting broccoli. This was the first member of the brassica or cabbage family that appealed to my finicky taste buds, and I had resisted any encouragement to try it until I was well into my teens. Now I grow a couple of dozen PSB plants, as I like to call them, and the first harvest has just been picked. p
Planet matters
Jane Powers on ecoguilt. p
Design Ireland
This year's Motorola Dublin Fashion Week includes a fashion show open to the public, writes Deirdre McQuillan . pAbout face
It's all about the boy beautiful, writes Phyl Clarke . pClotheslines
Freestyle: Full marks to Julie Christie, the 66-year old actress nominated for an Oscar in tomorrow's ceremony for her portrayal of an Alzheimer's sufferer in Away from Her. p
Trees' company
Whether you scatter manure or corks around your plants, mulch is earth's skincare, writes Jane Powers . p
Modern Moment
John Butler on being careful what you wish for. p




