The Sunday Independent Life magazine – Ireland’s best read magazine with 478,200 readers each week* –   is publishing in an exciting new format this autumn. Full of new energy and new perspectives, the new Life will also retain its very best qualities: top-class writing and photography, and articles to inform, engage and inspire.

The new glossy, handbag-friendly sized format has a clean-cut new look, plus more content than before; expect lots of vibrant new Irish voices in addition to many  favourite writers.

Edited by Leslie Ann Horgan (formerly Editor of Irish Independent Weekend magazine & Head of Content at Her.ie), the exciting new Life magazine will stimulate, inspire, and truly reflect contemporary Ireland.

Reader insights from TGI tell us that Life readers are happy in their lives, optimistic and spiritual.  Appearance is extremely important to them.  They like to entertain but don’t mind splurging in an expensive restaurant occasionally.  They pay more for good quality, for wine and food, and when shopping.  They like to stay active and they like to staycation.  This audience will not settle for empty calorie content and the new look and editorial vision will truly satisfy their every need.  

New territory & voices

Life magazine captures, probes, and celebrates what life is really like in modern Ireland. It will include in-depth interviews, essays and features to reflect on and act on, as well as new topics and fresh opinions.

New energy

Life’s commitment to fashion, beauty and style remains as strong as ever, with exclusive photoshoots and expert shopping advice, as well as professional insights into the very best of beauty from Triona McCarthy.

New Appetite

Life’s much loved Appetites section will continue to showcase a wide range of dishes with photography that will tempt even the most reluctant of chefs into the kitchen. Chef-in-residence Rachel Allen will share weekly recipes and advice, alongside “wholefoodie” Susan Jane White and leading restaurant critic Lucinda O’Sullivan.

New conversations

Approachable and inclusive, new conversational style content will invite readers to join the conversation through  a new platform with a dedicated Instagram account, boosting brand awareness and audience engagement.