Online dating, long-distance relationships, and losing the chance to find yourself. One student explores his peers’ experience of finding love during a pandemic

It’s been nearly six years since Ireland said ‘yes’ to marriage equality. Irish people in same-sex relationships chat about what’s changed and what remains challenging

Experts from Ireland's hospitality industry share recipes, advice and tips for the perfect Valentine's Day at home for two

Cherry-pick your favourites from our new season edit and leave ‘lockdown beige’ in the shade.

This Korean fried chicken burger with pickled cucumber and spicy mayo would be a great treat for someone you love this Valentine's Day

Social distancing was observed, but one couple's happy-ever-after moment was the good news we all needed to hear.  Another pair bonded over their love of a cuppa, and we even got a bit of nostalgia for a place with 'miles and miles of sausage'... 

Any of these wines would make a great Valentine's Day gift this weekend

Walking outdoors, long phone calls, and coffee to go: How the pandemic has led to a more traditional way of dating through a modern medium 

From questionable body hygiene to road trip to religious sites, these women have had more than their fair share of downright bad dates.

Not everybody wants to indulge in happy tales of boy-meets-girl this weekend. From divorce dramas and comedies to creepy horrors, these are the movies where love didn't conquer all 

The tradition of taking pen to paper, or fingers to keyboards, in the name of love is far from a dying art form.  We look back at the history and resurgence of the humble handwritten note

Why not try out these ideas to give your video dates a new lease of life 

It's okay if you're not feeling the love this Valentine's week - we've got you covered, from post-punk movers to schmaltzy ballads

After some disastrous dates, a Cork woman says there's plenty of fish in the sea — but she's not casting her net any more

Financial planner Eoin McGee urges love hearts to put those rose-tinted glasses aside for a minute to have an in-depth chat about money  

The kids wanted to know about our first date. I could see them, eyes peeled, looking at the old cinema house

Alison Curtis says celebrating Valentine's Day with her family is a connection to her father that lives on

Buy a more adventurous chocolate for your Valentine. Here are eight options that passed our taste test

While it may be cliché, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for slipping into some new lingerie.

Here's how you can support local businesses and treat a loved one (or yourself) this Valentine's Day

Denise O'Donoghue channels her inner Leslie Knope to help you share the love with your friends on February 13

Pat Fitzpatrick says we should make Valentine’s Day a moveable feast, where the only rule is that each partner gets to choose one surprise Romance Day in every calendar year.

Rose perfumes make perfect Valentine’s gifts even when you can’t test them, writes Rachel Marie Walsh.

Feel the grá and try our tricky Irish-themed Valentine's Day quiz

"I was always confused as a child when I’d go to mass to consistently hear the word “love”, yet the only time you would see someone say it was on an imported US shows on RTÉ."

A brace of long-players to help you explore your feelings, mull over missed connections or simply get psyched for that Zoom date

"It’s important to at least try to have a zombie plan. You’d be surprised who has one."

The heart may be the main organ associated with love but it's the brain that really does all the work in riding the roller coaster of romance.

— recommendations for wines to sip with luxury chocolate, a Chocolate Orange, milk chocolate and brownies

It was very important to us to have our own truck involved in the day say Ber and John from Mallow

Did your date talk about their ex all night or did they bring their mother along for your first date? Whether it was IRL or online, tell us your dating horror stories below and we'll share the best ones before Valentine's Day.

Are you pining for your love this Valentine's Day? Do you want to tell someone at home that even though the pandemic is difficult, you wouldn't want to spend it with anyone else? Help us prove that love really is, all around while being in with a chance to win a weekend away for two.