This month I have enjoyed great service at Adare Manor, where the views outside are just as stunning as inside.
I enjoy hanging out in the Burren and enjoying the amazing arts, crafts and hospitality at Castle Gregan.
And I discovered the incredible views from the top of Mt Juice in County Wicklow, which I climbed with my Miniature Schnauzer.
Earlier this month, my partner and I decided to spend a few days of our annual holiday at a Cub Cabin in Kirikeene Forest Park and thought this would be the perfect opportunity for a digital detox. We locked our phones and took a forest bath, luxuriated in an outdoor hot tub, or enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate at the Situ Terry (an outdoor space with blankets and a griddle table for making s'mores in front of a large bonfire). We spent time drinking and drinking. While it wasn't completely screen-free (we spent most of the evening watching Netflix on our smart TV and also brought our Kindle), just getting away from our phones for a few days was great. Since then, lyrical lyricism about the hut has spread.
Now that I'm in my late 20s, I'm ditching cheap clothes and instead investing in clothes that feel good against my skin and hopefully last a little longer. Because of this, I often shop at Marks & Spencer. My most recent purchase is the Nobody's Child Pure Cotton V-Neck Midaxe Waist Dress (€109). It's 100% cotton and feels gorgeous, so I like to dress it up for events and dress it down for work. Plus, it even has pockets!
Have brighter days! On my first sunny day, I went to Urban Brewing in Dublin to drink cocktails with friends and enjoy the new brunch menu (incidentally, the Spiced Sweet Corn Ribs were everyone's favorite. I highly recommend ordering them. please). We were blinded by the sunshine (before even taking a sip of alcohol) and excited for the days ahead. Roll on summer…
Nails inspired by spring. Finally, it's time to start using cute patterns and bright colors for your nail appointments. Inspired by spring, I decided to incorporate flowers into my manicure this month. This might be my favorite set so far. I wanted something simple that reminded me of the new season, and these pretty daisies brighten my mood a little.
Kylie Minogue. This month I rediscovered my love for Kylie Minogue and the addition of the Australian pop star to this year's Electric Picnic line-up was a nice surprise. If you're a pop fan and want a feel-good song, we recommend her 2001 album Fever. Love at First Sight has been playing on loop in my house for the past few days.
Atomic habits. As part of an upcoming article in the Feelgood section, I've been taking a closer look at James Clear's book on his Atomic Habits. The New York Times bestseller explores the importance of building healthy habits and how to make small but powerful changes. For the past month, I've been using this as a tool to help me wake up early each morning, and so far it's been very effective.
Ceoltóirí Chualainn: The band that changed the course of Irish music (Mercier Press). Seán O'Riada was a unique figure in the preservation and modernization of traditional Irish music. This book, written by his son, composer and broadcaster Pedar O'Riada, provides a valuable history of his work with Ceoltoiri Tuaran. He laid many of those foundations. The definitive history book, 400 arrangements of traditional Irish songs performed and preserved by the band, examples of written scores, a complete discography, numerous photographs, posters, tickets and other memorabilia. – All help make this book a must-have for every home in life. Traditions are part of the rhythm of everyday life.
Louise Gaffney – Slow Violence A multidisciplinary artist from the west of Ireland, Louise Gaffney has been a steady presence in Irish independent music for many years, including guest vocals for Dublin band Enemies and the stunning motion graphics for Meltybrains' videos. is shown. 'Single Donegal. On a solo bass, her 2021 EP “Not Even Here” built a world around warm, taped beats, but new single “Slow Violence” slows down the pace to a steady minimalism. – Delicate, emotive vocals gently carve a melancholy niche into a niche, while piano and rolling synths build to a quietly devastating conclusion. Please listen with headphones.
City Rocker Quarterly At a time when all things Irish are making headlines around the world, it's heartening to see something like City Rocker, a zine printed and distributed by Eddie Kenrick in Dublin. We explore some of the deep legends that live in attics and second-hand stores. And a spare room. Part culture jamming, part pure fantasy of the Irish print media of the 1980s and 90s, City Rocker takes scanned curios from old newspapers, lifestyle magazines and other sources, and sometimes Processing into absurdist cracks of cultural commentary and well-worn metaphors. , and sometimes we keep them as originally published, with Irish Rail ads still holding the promise of cross-country adventure, and smaller ads offering a list of evening cinema listings and the escapism of cinematic glamor. Beam your vision and cast them into a vibrant alternate reality. Satellite TV is installed.
I recently spent a week in Dubai visiting family and it's a place I recommend everyone visit at least once in their lifetime. Dubai offers a completely different vacation experience. We have the biggest and best shopping malls, theme parks, restaurants, hotels, and parties. Any experience you can conjure up is possible. The highlights of my trip were mainly in its history and culture, which are usually not well known in tourist guides. We recommend a trip to Old Dubai, a desert safari, and a visit to Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque. Sure, it wasn't so bad that he rented a yacht for a day and explored the area around The Palm.
As a self-confessed Eurovision fan, I've been counting down to Eurovision week, listening to each country's entries ahead of qualifying, which begins on May 7th. Currently courses in Switzerland, Belgium, France, Croatia, Netherlands, Ukraine and our own Bumby Sag. This year also marks 50 years since Abba won the song contest, so it would be rude not to repeat Super Trooper.
As a first-time buyer, I'm currently transitioning from fashion to furniture, and I'm finding it very difficult to find anything that isn't in the realm of gray, beige, and neutral slats. Thankfully, Penneys and HomeSense have come to the rescue with every color you could dream of. Penny's Spring/Summer collection of brightly colored vases, mugs, pillows, and pitchers is everything I was looking for. And where can you get a mirror ball for your kitchen, the land of weird and wonderful home sense.
This black dress from Dans was the star of my holiday. I think I'll be wearing it again and again this summer. The material has a heavy feel and has a somewhat luxurious feel. At 40 euros, it's a bargain as it's easy to dress it up with heels or dress it down with fancy flats. We recommend sizing down as they tend to fit over the top. Oh, and it even has pockets! !
Interesting Stories by Emily Henry I devoured Emily Henry's latest romance, which was released in April. Funny Story depicts Daphne and Miles who end up living together after Daphne's fiance dumps her as Miles' girlfriend and fakes her relationship to make her ex-lover jealous. Masu. Henry writes such well-rounded characters that you can't help but root for her. A perfect read for the upcoming sunny days.
: Fallout, Prime Video I started watching Fallout with low expectations – the video game-inspired post-apocalyptic story had already been perfected by last year's The Last of Us. Thankfully, I was wrong and was hooked from the first scene. It's horribly brutal, but very funny.
Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Metropole I was planning on spending a day in town with some friends earlier this month and booked them for a Chocolate Afternoon Tea at the Metropole. The limited edition Easter special is running until Friday 31st May and includes treats such as milk chocolate eclairs, chocolate macaroons and white chocolate blondies. Even more impressive were the celiac alternatives in our party. Their afternoon tea looked almost the same as the regular one and got great compliments.
Like everyone else in Ireland, I'm hooked on Netflix's Baby Reindeer. Richard Gadd created his one of this year's TV shows, and it's obviously made all the more interesting because it's his own true story. Viewers go from laugh-out-loud moments to feeling a little creepy to downright unsettling as the layers of the story are revealed.
I also joined the consensus for That They May Face The Rising Sun, a brilliant adaptation of John McGahn's last novel. Slow and steady is Cork director Pat Collins' trademark, and as you chat with older locals and young couples, you'll feel like you're sitting in a country kitchen. . The standout for me was LaLa Roddy as the grumpy Patrick.
You still have a few months to enjoy the Crawford Art Gallery before the Cork venue closes in the autumn for extensive refurbishment. The virtual reality recreation of Sean Keating's Men Of The South seems to be selling out quickly (it's free, but reservations are required), but it's only a matter of time before the exhibition opens, so it's worth seeing. There is enough. With a loose theme around the concept of time, it brings together a wide range of works by 25 of her artists, including Dorothy Cross, Sara Bohm and Patrick Scott.