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Irish Examiner
16 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@
Irish Examiner
13-06-2025
- Science
- Irish Examiner
This competition is now closed. Congratulations to Lucy Lane
To celebrate this year's Cork Carnival of Science on June 7/8 at Fitzgerald Park, we're giving our readers the chance to nominate a school to win a day of science fun in 2025 with Mark Langtry — The Science Guy from RTÉ's Let's Find Out. Ignite your curiosity with live science shows, science stalls and learning that feels like play. Prize Details One nominated school will win a day of science fun in 2025 with Mark Langtry. Terms and conditions apply. Non transferrable/exchangeable and cannot be used for re-sale. No cash alternative. Subject to availability. The editor's decision is final. The winner will be announced, 12 noon on Friday May 30. Cork's biggest science event returns to Fitzgerald Park on June 7–8, 2025! The Cork Carnival of Science promises two days of electrifying entertainment, interactive experiments, and live shows for all ages. With free entry, this outdoor festival is Ireland's largest celebration of science. Expect everything from ancient fossils to futuristic tech. Roaming performers will dazzle with pop-up experiments and science street theatre, while top shows dive into the wonders of nature, weather, sport, and flight. Highlights include: 'Storm Chaser' with TV's Mark the Science Guy 'Bubbling Botanicals' from Science 2 Life 'Air Force', featuring flying toilet paper and air cannons The Fossil Roadshow, inviting kids to explore Ireland's ancient past Over 40 interactive STEM zones offer hands-on fun in robotics, biodiversity, energy, and more, hosted by leading universities and researchers including UCC, MTU, Tyndall, APC Microbiome, Merck, and Fota Wildlife Park. With food stalls, a playground, museum, and quiet zones, there's something for everyone. The event is supported by Research Ireland and includes sign language interpretation Visit here for more information.
Irish Examiner
03-06-2025
- Science
- Irish Examiner
Tots to Teens: Tiny atoms make big reactions at Cork Carnival of Science
How do planes fly? What can fossils tell us about the past? And what can rugby teach us about the laws of physics? These questions, and many more, will be answered at this year's Cork Carnival of Science in Fitzgerald's Park on June 7 and 8. This free family event promises two action-packed days of science-based fun. Its interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and performances includes the Budding Botanicals, which introduces children to the chemistry of plants and the surprising reactions when certain natural substances are mixed together. The Fossil Roadshow will also show them how to identify fossils and examine them for clues to prehistoric life. RTÉ's Mark the Science Guy will carry out experiments to investigate the power of weather and electricity. Simply Science will join with the Irish Air Force to explore the principles that govern flight. And Science Made Simple will explore the role that physics and biology play in various sports. Ireland's leading universities, research centres, and scientific organisations are participating in the event, hosting stands and events on subjects as diverse as robotics, biodiversity, and sports science. Food vendors will be in the park over the weekend, along with picnic spaces where families can eat, and there's a quiet zone for those who need time out. Find out more at Breastfeeding book Practical Breastfeeding, by Dublin-based lactation consultant and mother of three, Caoimhe Whelan, is published this week. Combining informative text with 200 colour illustrations, the book provides parents who want to breastfeed with the help they need. During her years working as a lactation consultant, Whelan has seen how mothers attempt to breastfeed, but often stop, due to unforeseen challenges. Her book outlines the causes of, and potential solutions to, these challenges, covering topics such as latching, feeding frequency, mastitis, and cracked nipples. There is a chapter on breastfeeding and mental health, as well as another on the emotional fallout of difficult breastfeeding. The book also represents diverse ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, and body shapes and sizes. Practical Breastfeeding is available at the recommended retail price of €19.99. Sports story If young readers in your house like stories about fun, friendship, and football, consider adding the latest book by children's author Emma Larkin to their to-be-read pile this summer. Féile is the newest addition to Larkin's GAA-themed Twin Power series. This series follows Aoife and Aidan Power, twin siblings who have always dreamed of playing in Féile, the biggest GAA competition. The twins are playing on separate boys' and girls' teams for the first time, and both teams are vying to qualify. They have secondary school to navigate, new teams to adjust to, and an unexpected family mystery to solve. It's going to be a challenging football season. Aimed at readers aged nine and older, Féile costs €9.99. Day of creativity This Saturday, June 7, is Cruinniú na nÓg, a day when free creative events and activities are organised for young people all over Ireland. Cork city is hosting the likes of circus skills workshops, pop-up performances, and a chance to rap with the Kabin Studio. In Cork county, young people can attend clay modelling workshops and storytelling sessions with puppets. There will be sean nós dancing and music classes in Clare, opportunities to build your own robots and create your own bracelets in Kerry, and film-making and stop-motion workshops in Limerick. To find out what's happening near you, visit
