Notions and necessities: From yoga, food and jazz festivals to beautiful bags and pottery, it’s all here
The Yoga Picnic takes place in Westmeath, tickets from €95; for more information see theyogapicnic.com
Nicholas Mosse's Lawn Yellow and Lawn Green pieces from €28, nicholasmosse.com
There's a delicious Italian-inspired menu at the InterContinental Garden Terrace, Dublin 4, intercontinentaldublin.ie
Trinity Trails Guided Walking Tours, from €16pp, for booking and information on other Trinity Trails, see visittrinity.ie. Revenue from all visits is invested into the college
LNH Edit Tote bags, €54.50, lnhedit.com
Composer and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner is playing at the Sligo Jazz Project
Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane will be taking part in the Supper by the Fountain event, see corkonaforkfest.ie
The Wilder Townhouse is offering bespoke tours from €475, based on 1-4 persons, additional if more, see thewilder.ie
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Wellness in Westmeath The Yoga Picnic, taking place on July 5 at Lilliput House on the shores of Lough Ennell, Co Westmeath, is a one-day festival of international yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and speakers hosting yoga events, sound baths, live music, cold water therapy and sauna sessions. LH Tickets from €95; for more information see theyogapicnic.com
Trinity Trails Guided Walking Tours, from €16pp, for booking and information on other Trinity Trails, see visittrinity.ie. Revenue from all visits is invested into the college
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College walk of fame Trinity Trails Guided Walking Tour is a university visit with a twist, as alumni bring visitors around the various campus locations that have appeared on the small and big screen. Discover the college bedroom of Connell from Normal People, locations used in Disney’s Disenchanted, and the library setting for The Pope’s Exorcist, with Russell Crowe, among others. SC From €16pp, for booking and information on other Trinity Trails, see visittrinity.ie. Revenue from all visits is invested into the college
There's a delicious Italian-inspired menu at the InterContinental Garden Terrace, Dublin 4, intercontinentaldublin.ie
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La local bella Italia This summer, rain or shine, the InterContinental Garden Terrace has you covered – with open and sheltered spaces – as it launches a food and cocktail menu inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Overseen by the hotel’s Roman executive chef, Alberto Rossi, try everything from cacio e pepe fritters to lobster spaghetti or these next-level ice-cream sandwiches, pictured, as well as a selection of Malfy gin drinks. SC InterContinental, Dublin 4, intercontinentaldublin.ie
The Wilder Townhouse is offering bespoke tours from €475, based on 1-4 persons, additional if more, see thewilder.ie
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Hidden Dublin Boutique hotel The Wilder Townhouse has just launched a number of bespoke tours of Dublin for its guests in collaboration with travel expert Grace-Ann Fallon. Itineraries are curated for groups, couples and families, and can include shopping, eating and activities advice. LH Bespoke tours from €475, based on 1-4 persons, see thewilder.ie
Composer and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner is playing at the Sligo Jazz Project
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Sax in Sligo Sligo Jazz Project’s annual summer school and festival runs from July 22-27 with workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, as well as performances. There will be international jazz educators and musicians – including composer and vibraphonist Sasha Berliner – in multiple locations around Sligo. LH See sligojazz.ie
Nicholas Mosse's Lawn Yellow and Lawn Green pieces from €28, nicholasmosse.com
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Mellow yellow tabletop Much-loved pottery from Nicholas Mosse in Co Kilkenny now comes in this sunny Lawn Yellow and Green pattern to brighten up any summer tablescape. SC Lawn Yellow and Lawn Green pieces from €28, nicholasmosse.com
LNH Edit Tote bags, €54.50, lnhedit.com
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Totes amazing LNH Edit Tote bags are an easy way to raise your game when it comes to summer nights away or even days at the beach. They come in various sizes, from cosmetic bags to zip-up weekend bags and we particularly love the fling-everything-in totes. SC LNH Edit Tote bags, €54.50, lnhedit.com
Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane will be taking part in the Supper by the Fountain event, see corkonaforkfest.ie
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Food fountain Supper by the Fountain is a true one of a kind culinary experience. Part of Cork on a Fork Fest, it takes place on August 16 with three of the city’s top chefs – Pamela Kelly of Farmgate Cafe, Aishling Moore of Goldie, and Harrison Sharpe of Elbow Lane. They will collaborate on a menu that will be served in the English Market in a pop-up dining space set around the iconic fountain. The evening will also include a drinks reception and live music. Tickets, €128, have just gone on sale on Eventbrite. LH See corkonaforkfest.ie
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