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old god’s time Sebastian Barry

FROM the two-time Booker Prize finalist author, this a dazzling novel explores memory, grief, and longburied secrets as retired policeman Tom Kettle enjoys the quiet of his new home, a lean-to annexed to a white Victorian Castle in Dalkey overlooking the sea. For months he has barely seen a soul, but his peace is interrupted when two former colleagues turn up at his door to ask questions about a decades-old case. A traumatic case which Tom never quite came to terms with. His peace is further disturbed by a young mother and family who move in next door, a woman on the run from her own troubles.

AriesBegin a new physical health and fitness phase upon reaching a barrier or obstacle. Review and revamp skills and practices.

TAurusChange directions with a romance, passion or creative endeavor. Express your heart, imagination and artistry.

GeminiMake repairs. Renovate, remodel and tend your garden. Domestic changes require adaptation. Begin a new home and family phase.

C A n C erA turning point arises around income and finances. You can find profitable opportunities. Generate positive cash flow.

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A new two-week phase in communications, connection and intellectual discovery dawns. Shift the direction of your research.

Vir G o- sCorpioOne door closes and another opens. Friends come and go in your community. Share appreciations, goodbyes and greetings. sAG i TTA riusFinish a project before beginning another professional phase. Focus on current passions. Don’t reveal unfinished plans. p is C esReach a turning point with a partnership. Compromise and collaborate for shared commitments. Adjust to a change in plans. vhi women’s mini marathon www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie the matchmaker Draoicht, Blanchardstown, Sat Apr 1, 8pm

A challenge redirects you and illuminates a new personal direction. Expand your boundaries. Turn toward an inspiring possibility.

Libr AReview priorities privately. Balance old responsibilities with new. Meditate on dreams past and future. Begin an introspective phase.

C A pri CornAn exploration changes. . Experiment with concepts. Travel expands your view. Learn from a master.

AquA riusThe stakes could seem high. Shift directions with shared finances over the next few weeks. Work out the next phase together.

B USINESS w OMAN and Vhi ambassador Aimee Connolly (pictured below) launched the 2023 Vhi women’s Mini Marathon at Vhi Offices, Dublin recently. The 10k event, now in its 41st year, will take place on Bank Holiday Sunday June 4th at an earlier start time of 12:30pm. The event is open to all those who wish to walk, jog or run the 10km route through Dublin City Centre. Between now and June 4th, follow @VhiwMM on social or visit vhiwomensminimarathon.ie for training plans tailored to all fitness levels, nutrition support and much more.

M ICHAEL Scott’s iconic production of John B. Keane’s hilarious dramatic comedy The Matchmaker first opened in January 2001 starring Anna Managhan and Des Keogh. The production went on to tour Ireland, sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival, become a Video and DVD with Sony, a BBC Radio Series, and play ‘off Broadway’. Now for it 21st year, Norma Sheahan joins Jon Kenny in this unmissable show.

STRUGGLING following a split from his partner and trying to make sense of why his ex left him at all, Dom (David Jonsson) happens upon the freewheeling, artistic Yas (Vivian Oparah), who is herself getting over a breakup in a much different way altogether. Determined to get a vinyl record back from her ex’s apartment, the two journey across South London to get it back and, in doing so, begin to find themselves drawn to one another in such an unlikely way. By far one of the best romcoms you will get to see all year.