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Irish Examiner
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Desire Lines: Fashion, festivals, and a revolution on the Belltable's stage
The waistcoat Irish fashion brand NOMI, created by influencer Naomi Clarke aka @the_style_fairy, has recently launched its Solstice capsule collection. Clarke says she designs for women who want to make a statement without shouting, 'polished but never stiff, bold, but always effortless'. We love this Mia waistcoat, €110. Available in UK sizes 8 - 18. The summer treat Strawberry & Co's Dublin pop up One of life's simplest pleasures is in-season strawberries paired with fresh cream and/or rich, melting chocolate. If you've been to London in recent years, chances are you've indulged in Borough Market's famous chocolate strawberry pairing. Now, Dublin gets its own version, with Strawberry & Co's South William Street pop-up. Classic Wexford strawberries will be available with a selection of delicious toppings – drizzled in Swiss chocolate, marinated in lime with Madagascan vanilla Chantilly, or paired with pistachio cream... sure to become a TikTok favourite! The pop-up will operate daily from 11am until sold out, and run until the end of August. Prices from €9.50. The festival Mark the Science Guy is set to return to Kaleidoscope School holidays are finally here and it can only mean one thing – the return of Kaleidoscope, the family-focused festival that this year sees Texas, Ocean Colour Scene and The Coronas take centre stage. Family activity highlights include shows by RTÉ's Mark the Science Guy. A highlight on the summer calendar. The new launch VOYA's Cryo Cooling Gel VOYA, leaders in certified organic seaweed skincare, introduce their latest line: the Cryo-Cooling Gel. This ultra-refreshing gel combines cooling menthol and nutrient-rich seaweed extracts to ease weary limbs, replenish moisture, and reinvigorate the skin after exercise. Or use it to ease the impact of perimenopausal symptoms. A sense of calm to our busy lives. €37. The activity Zipit Forest Adventures has announced a new destination, due to open its gates on Friday, July 18. Zipit Forest Adventures has announced a new destination, due to open its gates on Friday, July 18. Zipit Djouce Park in Co Wicklow will mark the fourth location, adding to existing locations in Tibradden Wood, Dublin, Farran Forest Park, Cork, and Lough Key Forest Park, Roscommon. The new course promises a variety of thrilling elements including a low ropes course, perfect for little explorers, aged three to six, and the challenging high ropes course, for ages seven plus. Advance bookings made in June can avail of a 10% discount using code FIRST10 online. The café Blondie: A new café has opened its doors on Ballincollig's main street, offering locals and visitors to the town good vibes and even better coffee in a welcoming, bright space. A new café has opened its doors on Ballincollig's main street, offering locals and visitors to the town good vibes and even better coffee in a welcoming, bright space. Owners of the new café named Blondie are Mark and Fiona O'Brien, salon directors of Mark Vincent Hair and Beauty on the main street. After 14 years of business in Ballincollig, the pair decided to expand their offering by opening the café in the same unit as their existing business. The original idea was to open a coffee shop, but the idea expanded, and the café now boasts a kitchen with highly qualified chefs who prepare everything on-site using the best of local produce. A day trade café open six days a week, there are already ideas swirling to create something special to cater for the town's night-time economy. The play Pat Shortt: Wreckquiem tells the story of the community of characters that orbit Dessie's Discs. Wreckquiem is the new theatre production from award-winning Irish playwright and screenwriter Mike Finn, making its world debut at the Lime Tree Theatre in Limerick until July 8. Directed by Andrew Flynn (The Cripple of Inishmaan; The Lieutenant of Inishmore; The Ferryman; From a Low & Quiet Sea) and starring Pat Shortt, Wreckquiem tells the story of the community of characters that orbit Dessie's Discs. When a developer threatens their beloved vinyl sanctuary, this band of misfits must save the day. Wreckquiem is a heart-warming comedy about hope and friendship. Compiled by Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Jillian Bolger weekend@
Powys County Times
a day ago
- Powys County Times
Newtown Remembrance parade assault man's order extended
A Newtown man has had his community order extended after he missed three appointments. Dean Murphy had been due to attend the Kaleidoscope offices in Newtown on February 19 and 24, and again on March 28, but didn't turn up. The substance abuse sessions were part of the 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days that were part of the order set by Welshpool Magistrates' Court in January after Murphy assaulted an emergency worker during Newtown's Remembrance Sunday parade last year. He had completed three days. As part of the order, Murphy was told he would also have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work and be subject to a 120-day alcohol abstinence monitoring tag. The court was told yesterday (Tuesday, June 25) that although the abstinence had been completed, Murphy had only completed two hours of unpaid work and that there would be a further court hearing to remove them. Gurleen Kaur, defending, said there had been a "miscommunication" in which Murphy did not think the appointments were a mandatory condition of the court order, but added that he would be compliant in the future. The 37-year-old, of Heol Y Coleg in Vaynor, admitted the breach and was fined £120, and told to pay £65 court costs. But magistrates said they were concerned he would not complete the remaining 22 rehabilitation days before the order runs out, so they extended it by six months. Chairman of the bench, Stephen Pembroke, noted that Murphy hadn't "really done a lot towards this community order."
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Tots to Teens: Kaleidoscope is a festival of family fun
Tickets to Ireland's largest summer family festival are still available. Kaleidoscope, which takes place at Wicklow's Russborough House from July 4 to 6, promises a star-studded lineup of young Irish talent alongside international music headliners. It features seven-year-old social-media sensation Jacob Robinson, 11-year-old DJ Seán M, and 15-year-old Toy Show alumnus DJ Calum Kiernan. The young stars will share the stage with British rock bands Texas and Ocean Colour Scene, as well as Irish musical acts The Coronas and Hermitage Green. Ten areas and stages are dedicated to families, featuring live science shows with Mark the Science Guy, opportunities to get up close and personal with wildlife at Ireland's National Reptile Zoo, arts and crafts with the National Gallery of Ireland, cookery demonstrations and workshops at the Scrumdiddlyumptious Festival of Food, sports and wellness events, circus acts, storytelling, and more. Tickets cost from €39.40 Mystery trail Children who fancy themselves as amateur detectives are invited to solve a series of clues along the Cork Playful Culture Trail this summer. For the fifth year in a row, the trail will offer families an opportunity to explore the city's cultural attractions by following a map, completing 20 interactive activities, and collecting stamps at each stop along the way. The trail runs from June through September and features sites including the Blackrock Castle Observatory, the Butter Museum, Cork City Gaol, Elizabeth Fort, the Glucksman Gallery, Shandon Bells, and more. Visit to download the trail map and the list of activities to do at each attraction. Horse Show Surprise by Nina Carberry A reading hurdle The latest book in Nina Carberry's Rowan Tree Stables series is written for children aged six to nine who have recently learned to read independently. Horse Show Surprise tells the story of Grace and her best friend, Aaron, both of whom love helping out at Rowan Tree Stables, where their ponies are best friends, too. In this fourth instalment, the pair are working hard to qualify to ride at the Dublin Horse Show. But then Aaron falls ill, and Grace suddenly finds herself contemplating the possibility of attending the biggest horse-riding event of the year without her best friend by her side. A crisis at the stable on the morning of the show throws all plans up in the air. Horse Show Surprise (Gill Books) costs €14 Jiminy's bracelet-making kit Bracelet-making kit This rainbow and flower bracelet-making kit from the Irish eco-toy store is an ideal rainy-day activity. It contains enough wooden flowers, rainbow and geometric beads, plus elastics to make 10 bracelets. It's suitable for children aged three and up and costs €25. Mental-health tool Youth mental health organisation Spunout has launched a new digital tool to help young people access mental health support. Navigator was designed in collaboration with the Department of Health and the HSE to make it easier for young people aged 14 to 34 across Ireland to access the help they need. Almost 900 people completed a survey for the project to inform its development, while a committee of 15 provided feedback throughout each stage of the development process. The end result is a simple tool that asks young people three easy questions and then provides a personalised and localised response. This could include curated mental health information and videos; recommendations for expert-approved podcasts, books and mobile apps; or signposting to local and national mental health services.
Powys County Times
6 days ago
- Powys County Times
Powys man praised for attitude to court order over assault
A POWYS man has been commended for his behaviour and attitude towards a court order he received for headbutting his ex-girlfriend. Aled Davies, 28, assaulted his partner of three years at their home during the early hours of December 23, 2023, when she angrily confronted him over suspicions he had been cheating, after he had returned home from a Christmas works do. Davies, of Brynawelon, Llangadfan, admitted assault, causing her actual bodily harm (ABH), which left her with a damaged nose. He was given a two-year community order which included 160 hours of unpaid work, 15 rehabilitation requirement days and attendance on what's called a 'Building Better Relationships' programme. After being sentenced in January 2024 he appeared again at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, June 17, where his community order was revoked on the grounds that good progress has been made. Probation officer Carl Atkinson said: 'The defendant has attended and engaged well and has received positive feedback. 'He completed all his unpaid work in a timely manner and he has completed his 15 rehabilitation days. 'There has been a referral to (drugs and alcohol charity) Kaleidoscope. He has been in full-time employment at his family's business and captains a local football team. 'He has been commended on his attitude and attended every session; he has also supported other group members. 'His case officer has applied to withdraw the order early due to good progress.' The defendant told the court: 'I found it to be beneficial, lesson learned.'
Powys County Times
6 days ago
- Powys County Times
Llanidloes teenager has two drink driving bans, aged just 18
A POWYS teenager has been banned from driving for four years after he was caught drunk behind the wheel, less than six months after he had been disqualified for the exact same thing. George Hughes, 18, from Llanidloes, was stopped on the A470 between Llandinam and Caersws in the early hours of May 31, after police had received a call regarding the manner of his driving. Hughes' Vauxhall Corsa was 'surrounded by smoke' when police located him in the Dolwen area. He had been drinking with friends in Newtown after playing golf and was driving home – despite the fact his licence had been revoked and he'd been disqualified for drink driving last November. Hughes, of Caegwyn Isaf, Llanidloes, entered guilty pleas to charges of drink driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, June 17. Prosecutor Helen Tench said: 'It was the early hours, police had a call regarding the manner of the defendant's driving. 'PCs attended Dolwen to conduct a search and located the vehicle. They stopped it and it was surrounded by smoke. One officer assisted the defendant in getting out of his car. 'His eyes were glazed, he smelt of intoxicants and he admitted he had been drinking and was disqualified. 'There is a previous like matter and this was committed a few months into an 18-month disqualification, so it aggravates the matter.' The reading provided by Hughes showed he had 87 micrograms of alcohol in his breath – the legal limit is 35 micrograms. Defending Hughes, Geraint Parry said his client was young and naïve, but 'not without potential'. 'He fully accepts the seriousness of these offences,' said Mr Parry. 'He was disqualified in November for drink driving and has made some very poor and immature decisions. 'He does not have much memory of the incident. He had been drinking before deciding to drive home from Newtown. There were issues with the gear stick. 'He is genuinely remorseful. He has a problem with making decisions when drinking alcohol. He is here to take responsibility and has started attending Kaleidoscope to understand and address his behaviour. 'He works part-time 3 days a week but has aspirations to join the Army; he hopes it provides him with structure, purpose and direction, all of which he needs.' Magistrates ordered a report and probation officer Carl Atkinson said Hughes, who works in hospitality, 'wishes to address his problematic behaviour' when drinking alcohol. 'He had been playing golf with friends then went drinking in Newtown,' said Mr Atkinson. 'He says he had a fair few to drink but can't remember how much. He made a spontaneous decision to drive home." Hughes was disqualified for four years and was also made the subject of a 12-month community order, which will include 100 hours' unpaid work and 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days. He was also told to pay a £114 surcharge and £85 costs.
