In recent years, scientists have claimed that ‘60 is the new 40’, mostly in response to our ageing population and research into changing attitudes on what it means to be older. On Sunday June 11th 2023, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age Friendly Alliance. The…
DetailsThe Cork International Hotel is celebrating World Book Day with a Paddington Bear themed event for all the family to enjoy. Hosted over three days, the hotel is providing an afternoon tea complete with marmalade sandwiches and a screening of the much-loved film starring Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. World Book Day is…
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One of Ireland’s leading bakeries has revealed a surprising difference in the tastes of its customers in Dublin and Cork. Offbeat Donuts, which is proud to be 100% Irish, has found that customers in the capital seek out fruit flavours first. In Cork, it has emerged that consumers are in love with hazelnut, opting for…
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HOPE’s Annual Cork Lunch is taking place on Friday May 5th at the Radisson Blu, Little Island. As you know, the Cork Lunch is a vital Event in the Fundraising Calendar and the money raised goes towards supporting over 60 Projects in Kolkata. This year is going to be very special, MCing our event is the…
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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…
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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…
DetailsThe 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…
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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…
DetailsVisitors 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…
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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…
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