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The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores fans set to love cute new €25 cardigans for autumn in two colours
DUNNES Stores fans are set to love cute new cardigans in pastel colours for autumn after they landed on racks. The Savida Peplum Cardigan is available in stores and online now. 2 The cardigans are a bargain at €25 2 The cardigan is available in two colours It is priced at just €25 and comes in lemon and light pink. The cardigan is stocked in sizes XXS to XXL. However, some sizes have already sold out online but may still be available in your nearest store. Dunnes said: "Finished with a ruffled peplum hem and flared cuffs, this cardigan brings a playful silhouette to your knitwear line-up. READ MORE IN FASHION "The soft knit and tie-front detail add a light, feminine feel to jeans or skirts. "Savida is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." The cardigans can be paired with jeans, trousers or skirts depending on your day. Meanwhile, a fashion fan has told how she tried a Most read in Fabulous Lauren Egerton I tried 'gorgeous' tie front summer top from Dunnes Stores - here's how I styled it She said: "Why is nobody talking about the new two pieces? "I got the red one but I can't remember if it also comes in black. "So the two piece is a top with lovely gold buttons and a ribbed detail. "The pants are a wide leg and are the same material. They just don't have pockets. "I used to never wear red, I hated it but now I can't get it off me. "Everything I buy is red these days because you told me to buy red! "So if you're that person that doesn't like red or don't think you can pull it off just try it." The Short Sleeve Button Detail Jersey Co-Ord Top is a bargain at just €15. Its description reads: "This soft jersey top features short sleeves and gold-tone buttons on the shoulder, adding a stylish detail. "In a textured finish, wear with denim or the matching trousers (sold separately) for a coordinated look." The matching trousers are also priced at €20. The retailer added: "These straight-leg jersey trousers have a textured finish and an elasticated waistband for a comfortable fit. "Pair them with the matching top (sold separately) for a relaxed, coordinated look." The outfit comes in sizes XS to XXL with some sizes already sold out. THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
Irish Times
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Ireland's top hams, cheeses, ales and rashers: Winners of the Great Taste awards 2025 revealed
Irish food producers have taken 42 three-star awards in the 2025 Great Taste Awards, a bumper performance for the sector. The three-star awards are the highest accolade in the respected competition, with this year's haul from producers in the Republic and the North substantially up on 34 in 2024. This year saw a record number of entries, with more than 14,300 food and drink products submitted from 110 countries and assessed by a judging panel of more than 500 industry experts. The panel included chefs, critics, food technologists, retailers, food writers and other specialists. The judges spent 110 days poring over each product. Only 1.9 per cent of entrants received the Great Taste 2025 three-star award. Ireland claimed 728 awards across one-, two- and three-star products. Companies in the Republic took 588, while 140 went to producers from the North. Although administered by the Dorset-based Guild of Fine Food, products made anywhere in the world can be entered for these awards, which organisers say represent the largest global accreditation scheme for food and drink. The organisers said there were several new locales in this year's cohort, including Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Rwanda, Serbia, the Seychelles and Zimbabwe, READ MORE Judge Amy Poon applies her skill to deliberations. Photograph: Richard Faulks Five entrants from the Republic secured three-star awards for more than one of their products. Dunnes Stores won for its Unsmoked Irish Boneless Whole Ham, Simply Better Austrian Organic Venediger-Taler, Simply Better Austrian organic Glockner-Taler, Simply Better French Brillat Savarin Affine AOC and Simply Better 14 Day Matured Irish Angus Fillet Sharing Steak. Donegal-based Green Pastures was recognised for its Greek Yoghurt, 28 per cent Fat Soft Cheese. Creme Fraiche 30 per cent, 18 per cent Sour Cream and 25 per cent Sour Cream. J & L Grubb Ltd won for its Cashel Blue and Crozier Blue. Lidl Ireland took the three stars for its Deluxe Unsmoked Silverside with Brown Sugar Glazing, Deluxe Irish Angus 3 Rib Roast on the Bone 40 Days Matured in Giftbox, 2 Deluxe Irish Duck Breasts with Garlic and Pepper and Deluxe Confit Duck Legs. And Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland won for its Supervalu Smoked Thick Cut Rashers and Signature Tastes Smoked Rack of Bacon. One entrant from the North secured three-star awards for more than one product. Antrim's Our Brewery was awarded three three-star awards for its Barrel Aged Wild Ale, Barrel Aged Keptinis Beer and Barrel Aged Oud Bruin Brown Ale. Every year the products awarded a Great Taste 2025 three-star are entered into a further round of judging to establish nominations for the Golden Fork trophies. The Golden Forks will be announced at Battersea Arts Centre, London on September 9th when the Supreme Champion product for this year will also be revealed. Judging cheeses. Photograph: Richard Faulks The complete list of Great Taste one-, two- and three-star winners is available here. Three-star Great Taste Award winners based in the Republic Achill Mountain Lamb: Achill Mountain Salt Marsh Lamb Rump in a Rosemary, Garlic and Sea Salt Marinade Blackwater Honey: Blossom Honey Bohó Nibz: Whiskey & Walnut Chocolate Bonbons Boyne Valley Cheese: Boyne Valley Bán Carlingford Oyster Company LTD: Louet Feisser No 2 Dunnes Stores: Unsmoked Irish Boneless Whole Ham, Simply Better Austrian Organic Venediger-Taler, Simply Better Austrian organic Glockner-Taler, Simply Better French Brillat Savarin Affine AOC and Simply Better 14 Day Matured Irish Angus Fillet Sharing Steak Goatsbridge Fish Processors: Goatsbridge Hot Smoked Rainbow Trout Fillets Green Pastures: Greek Yoghurt, 28% Fat Soft Cheese. Creme Fraiche 30%, 18% Sour Cream and 25% Sour Cream Green Valley Farm t/a Killowen Yogurt: Killowen Farm Greek Style Blackcurrant Yogurt. Huitre Du Connemara LTD: DK Connemara Oysters 'The Ladies Choice' J & L Grubb Ltd: Cashel Blue and Crozier Blue Lidl Ireland: Deluxe Unsmoked Silverside with Brown Sugar Glazing, Deluxe Irish Angus 3 Rib Roast on the Bone 40 Days Matured in Giftbox, 2 Deluxe Irish Duck Breasts with Garlic and Pepper and Deluxe Confit Duck Legs McCabe's Coffee: Espresso 15 Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland: Supervalu Smoked Thick Cut Rashers and Signature Tastes Smoked Rack of Bacon Olly's Farm: Heather Honey OpenHive LTD: OpenHive Heather Honey Cut Comb Silver Hill Duck: Silver Hill Duck Confit Legs Sunshine Juice: Signature Tastes Freshly Squeezed Grapefruit Juice Tara Gartlan Chocolate: Brown Butter Cake The Farmhouse Bees & Trees Ltd: The Farmhouse Raw Ivy Blossom Honey Toons Bridge Dairy: Toons Bridge Dairy Greek Style Buffalo Milk Cheese Traditional Cheese Co Ltd: Deluxe Spanish Castellano PGI Wexford Home Preserves: Handmade Wexford Blackcurrant Jam Three-star Great Taste Award winners based in the North Abernethy Butter: Cep Miso Butter Basalt Distillery Ltd: Basalt Volcanic Rock Gin Burren Balsamics: Blackberry & Thyme infused Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Corndale Charcuterie: Corndale Farm Chorizo Picante Kettyle Irish Foods: Kettyle Salt Moss Aged Ribeye Steak Morelli Ice Cream: Morelli's Sicilian Pistachio Ice Cream Our Brewery @ Geterbrewed Ltd: Barrel Aged Wild Ale, Barrel Aged Keptinis Beer and Barrel Aged Oud Bruin Brown Ale. Rooney Fish: Millbay Oysters.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I tried comfy new cherry red outfit from Dunnes Stores for summer with lovely feature from €15
A FASHION fan has told how she tried a comfy new cherry red co-ord from Dunnes Stores - and it's perfect for casual days. Lauren Egerton Advertisement 3 Lauren is loving her new red look 3 It's a bargain at just €35 She said: "Why is nobody talking about the new two pieces? "I got the red one but I can't remember if it also comes in black. "So the two piece is a top with lovely gold buttons and a ribbed detail. "The pants are a wide leg and are the same material. They just don't have pockets. Advertisement READ MORE IN FASHION "I used to never wear red, I hated it but now I can't get it off me. "Everything I buy is red these days because you told me to buy red! "So if you're that person that doesn't like red or don't think you can pull it off just try it." The Short Sleeve Button Detail Jersey Co-Ord Top is a bargain at just €15. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Its description reads: "This soft jersey top features short sleeves and gold-tone buttons on the shoulder, adding a stylish detail. I tried 'gorgeous' tie front summer top from Dunnes Stores - here's how I styled it "In a textured finish, wear with denim or the matching trousers (sold separately) for a coordinated look." The matching trousers are also priced at €20. The retailer added: "These straight-leg jersey trousers have a textured finish and an elasticated waistband for a comfortable fit. Advertisement "Pair them with the matching top (sold separately) for a relaxed, coordinated look." The outfit comes in sizes XS to XXL with some sizes already sold out. Meanwhile, another fashion fan has alerted shoppers to a Style lover Lucy, who goes by @ Advertisement She invited her followers to She said: 'Style an outfit with me: I want to style this gorgeous white top I've picked up in "And I got it from Asos. I loved it. I think it is so cute." The Advertisement Its description reads: 'This cotton poplin waistcoat from Savida features a flattering tie-front design and delicate lettuce-edged trims. 'Adorned with all-over perforated embroidery, it offers a light, breezy feel that is perfect for sunny days.' The cute summer top, in white, ranges in sizes XXS to XXL. Lucy has bagged the gorgeous piece for just €20 in Advertisement But shoppers are being warned that the summer top is currently not available on the Dunnes website but may still be available in your local store. Separately, The new outfit will add a pop of colour to any wardrobe this The pink set consists of a waistcoat, shorts and a blazer. Advertisement The striking pink Crepe Waistcoat is a steal at €20. The 'Style it with the matching shorts and blazer (sold separately) for warm-weather days at the office.' The cute waistcoat, available in sizes 8 to 18, is selling out fast online. Advertisement Sizes 16 and 18 have sold out on the website already. 3 The outfit has a ribbed detail throughout THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Americans baffled by Ireland's chicken fillet roll and Cork's flag during visit
Rattling off your go-to chicken fillet roll order might be second nature, but for tourists, the fascination lies in understanding why this humble deli item is a staple in Irish life. That's exactly what piqued the interest of American YouTubers Joey and Lauren, who sampled their very first chicken fillet roll on a trip to Cork. Their culinary adventure began after comedian and singer-songwriter Garron Noone dropped a comment on one of their videos. However, upon reaching Dunnes Stores to try out the renowned hangover remedy, they were hit by the sudden realisation that they were clueless about the process. The rookie pair, eager to dig into what they dubbed an iconic part of the Irish diet, turned to the store staff and some youngsters in line for their own rolls for guidance. Joey confessed to the camera inside Dunnes: "We are probably going to ask somebody because we have never gotten this before. We don't really know what this is but we know we need to try it." Despite the initial confusion, the content creators got their rolls after some help from locals (Image: YOUTUBE/Joey and Lauren) Lauren chimed in with her own uncertainty: "We are kind of confused how to get it, like if you are supposed to order it or buy it in a prepackaged thing?" After getting some assistance, they received their rolls, opting for a "really plain" combo of southern fried chicken, mayonnaise, butter, shredded cheese and corn, all for €4.99. Before tucking in, Joey expressed gratitude towards the Cork locals: "Everybody was super helpful. They helped us order it and we also got a free can of 7UP. "Really nice workers here and these group of guys to our right, they actually helped us out a lot, they have been really nice to us." When it came to the big reveal, Lauren declared: "It smells good. I don't know how I'm going to take a bit out of this it is so big. Oh my gosh. That's really good. It is hard to eat though." She went on to say: "We will definitely be getting this again. This is really good, definitely one of my favourite things that I have eaten here... hashtag demolished." A true sight to be hold (Image: YOUTUBE/Joey and Lauren) Joey was just as impressed, and after polishing his off, he enthused: "This is super good. In the words of Garron Noone, delicious, because this is super good. I would get this ten times out of ten, this is a ten out of ten, I am glad we got this. I am really hungry, kind of hungover, and this is a great treat for that." The pair had a brilliant time exploring Cork, but before discovering the ins and outs of the All Ireland hurling final, something else - aside from the chicken fillet roll - left them scratching their heads. Discussing the iconic red and white banners, Joey explained: "There is really great scenery here. We love this spot overlooking the water here, amazing. But as we have been doing our walks we have been noticing these flags, it looks like a Polish flag or an Indonesian flag so we were like, 'Are people just really big fans of Poland here because it is red and white?' "But luckily our friends last night told us it is actually Cork's county flag, so cool to know." Following the release of their video, which can be viewed in its entirety here, one viewer responded: "Chicken fillet roll out of Dunnes. You have been baptised. You can officially call yourself Irish."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kids' dream school shoes brought to life with disco lights in the soles and laces that change colour with their mood
More than half wish their footwear could give them the speed of a cheetah SHOE WHAT? Kids' dream school shoes brought to life with disco lights in the soles and laces that change colour with their mood Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DESIGNERS have brought kids' dream school shoes to life including disco lights in the soles and laces which change colour with their mood. The fun illustration captures the imagination of the children, who spend their days in school shoes, and have stressed that a secret snack compartment full of sweets is a must. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Nearly half of all children want their shows to have a camera feature to snap pics with friends It comes after a survey, of 1,000 six- to 11-year-olds, found 46 per cent would love built-in trackers so they never get lost, while 44 per cent wanted a camera feature to snap pics with friends. More than half (53 per cent) wished their shoes could give them the speed of a cheetah, and 47 per cent wanted the power to teleport anywhere. Springs in the soles were a must-have for 38 per cent to help them jump higher, while 37 per cent wanted wheels so they could skate to school each morning. Simon Wilson, managing director at Deichmann, which commissioned the research and is offering Buy One Get One Half Price across all kids' school shoes, said: 'The imagination of children should always be celebrated. 'They have some many fantastic ideas, which we've really enjoyed seeing brought to life in this illustration. 'Although yes, some of the suggestions are a bit far-fetched, others seem surprisingly practical. 'There are plenty of times when we've all probably needed a built-in tracking function to help us get around … or even a bit of extra speed to get us to where we need to go.' 2 More than half of all children surveyed felt their dream shoes would look better than anything currently in shops Other inventive features included voice activated laces (41 per cent) and magnetic clasps which snap together automatically (40 per cent). When it came to colour, 31 per cent felt traditional black should stay – although many girls wanted flowers or stars to give it a little sparkle. Bold shapes Boys, on the other hand, mostly preferred a single colour, with some suggesting camouflage or bold shapes for decoration. While they couldn't agree on the pattern, 54 per cent of boys and girls felt their dream school shoe would look better than anything currently in shops. Irish parents rushing to Dunnes Stores as back-to-school range hits shelves – with prices from €5 For two thirds, looking good is the priority, although not top of the list when it comes to what they wear on their feet, as 80 per cent said comfort was the most important thing to them. Parents agreed, ranking comfort as their number one priority too, followed by quality (71 per cent) and durability (66 per cent). It also emerged half of parents think buying school shoes is the most annoying part of back-to-school prep – but 41 per cent let their child have a big say in the decision. They also look for stores offering good value as a priority (61 per cent), a wide range of sizes (55 per cent), and easy-to-reach locations (54 per cent), according to the data. And it seems to help, with 72 per cent finding it easy to agree with their children on which pair to buy. Tricky time for parents Simon, at Deichmann, added: 'We know getting kids ready for back to school can be a tricky time for parents and offering the best value school shoes is top of our priority list too. 'Although the summer holidays have just started, thinking about this now could help avoid the last-minute rush in the weeks before the new term starts. 'It's important the shopping process is as efficient as possible – parents want to know they can select from a wide range of styles and sizes and find footwear that is great quality and durable.'
