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A look back at the Irish style at the Met Gala last year

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Real Weddings: Robert and Megan’s medieval castle wedding in Co. Kildare

Sarah Finnan

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Boxing coach Issy O’Neill shares how she powers through her busy days

Megan Burns

WIN two weekend tickets to WellFest 2025
WIN two weekend tickets to WellFest 2025

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Gavin Drea: My Life in Culture
Gavin Drea: My Life in Culture

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Cheerful checks: 32 pieces to add a playful touch to your home

Cheerful checks: 32 pieces to add a playful touch to your home


by Megan Burns
20th Jun 2023

Simple but colourful, these checkerboard-inspired accessories are an easy addition to any space.

Checks are having an interiors moment, and it’s easy to see why. Their geometric forms are unfussy, yet are a great way to add a touch of colour to your home.

They’re pattern for the pattern-averse, and their cheerful mood feels especially apt for summer, reminiscent of picnic blankets and sun dresses.

Here are 32 pieces to shop now.

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