Liwu designer launches Lu & Mol Áine Breen, creator of Liwu Jewellery, is opening her first retail outlet in Gorey in County Wexford. The store, a treasure trove of unusual and locally sourced gift items, will be called Lu & Mol, after the designer’s two young daughters. Pride of place in the new jewellery and gifts…
Pre-Pandemic ‘The Local’ in Dungarvan County Waterford was known as the must-visit pub in the attractive seaside town, now, following the third anniversary of the first Covid lockdown the business has been transformed and owners Helena and Donnchadh couldn’t be happier. Last orders were called on usual pub trade and usual life in general in…
The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co Meath, just 35 minutes from Dublin, is delighted to announce very special offers at its state-of-the-art spa, available for May only. Beauty aficionados can enjoy a 60-minute facial treatment from Medik8, a professional-led independent skincare brand recently introduced to The Spa, for just €99, Sunday – Thursday (usual price…
March was another record month at both Cork and Dublin airports with 181,000 passengers and 2.48 million travelling through each airport respectively, according to the airports’ operator daa. At Cork Airport, March has followed the trend set in January and February, with another impressive performance. Last weekend, Cork Airport surpassed 500,000 passengers in the year…
Visitors to the stunning Mount Congreve Gardens in county Waterford can now linger a little longer as the Georgian Gate Lodge has been beautifully redeveloped to offer a two-bedroom sanctuary in the midst of the majestic 70 acres of gardens. Inside the detached five-bay single-storey gate lodge that dates back to 1775, guests can enjoy a…
The Ballydehob Jazz Festival is back in full swing for its 17th edition this May bank holiday weekend with an incredible line up of gigs, art, and activities that promise to be the best yet! Music lovers can look forward to unique live original shows, a free music trail of over 30 Irish and international…
Cable O’Leary’s Hotel in picturesque Ballinskelligs, County Kerry has announced a recruitment drive to offer people an opportunity to break with the rat race, and to live and work in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. The ten bedroom hotel – located next to the famous Ballinskelligs Beach – is recruiting for a…
IFTA members were out at the Savoy Cinema in Dublin on Monday evening for a special preview screening of the new film Air. The sports drama which has a stellar cast including Matt Damon, Jason Bateman and Ben Affleck Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of…
New Italian Cinema Events (N.I.C.E.) is bringing the world renowned Italian Film Festival to Cork and Dublin this month. The festival takes place in the Gate Cinema in Cork from April 20th – 23rd and in The Light House Cinema in Dublin from April 28th – May 1st. The programme features a mix of new…
Poetry Day Ireland 2023 Reveals Programme Get involved in the annual island-wide celebration of poetry, taking place Thursday 27th April 2023 #PoetryDayIRL Photographer credit Mark Stedman Now in its ninth year, Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on Thursday…