It’s starting to feel like summer in Kilkenny – and with it comes the launch of two delightful Complimentary Guest Experiences at Butler House & Garden. Meet the Gardener Every Saturday morning, guests are invited to gather at Reception at 11am to meet Tommy Falsey, Head Gardener, and Tommy will bring you on a relaxed…
Irish National Opera presents Donizetti L’elisir d’amore Opera’s Greatest Rom-Com This summer, love is in the air – and so is a little magic: Irish National Opera (INO) takes its new production of Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore (The Elixir of Love) on tour to Cork Opera House for one performance on the 7 June. A masterfully…
The Metropole Hotel in Cork has confirmed the appointment of a new General Manager, who brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality to the role. Louise McNamara has been named as the latest appointee to the hotel, which is located in the Victorian Quarter area of Cork City. Prior to joining The Metropole Hotel,…
The Secret to Effortless Irish Summer Skin? It Fits in Your Palm May marks a turning point in the Irish calendar. The Bank Holiday signalled the start of brighter mornings, longer evenings, and finally a reason to put the heavier foundations and mattifying powders away. But as the sun reintroduces itself, so too does the age-old question:…
Celebrating their 14th birthday, b•bold has had a growth spurt, entering a new era with a complete rebrand! b•bold comes to you as a more mature, chic and sleek brand that is not just aesthetically pleasing to look at, but levelling up with an extended array of shades to suit ALL skin tones. Accompanying this rebrand is an extended…
Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine is a spellbinding, one-act, one-woman opera based on a play of the same name written by Jean Cocteau, who directed the first production of the opera in 1959. Cocteau’s play also inspired other artworks including Almodovar’s famous film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. The audience watch a woman receive a phone…
Looking for a gift that’s meaningful, beautifully designed, and made in Ireland? Outcrop, the award-winning Sligo-based design studio run by husband-and-wife team Aran and Maeve Pudney, has created the perfect gift for Father’s Day 2025. Their stunning round wooden 3D maps (€99), now available with personalised engraving, a meaningful location using a solid brass pin…
For Éadaoin Carrick, Executive Chairperson of Cantec Group and a finalist for the Villa Maria Women of Vision Awards 2025, leadership is about building a strong, connected team and fostering a culture of innovation. In this piece, she shares insights into her leadership journey, family legacy, and the values that drive her both in business…
May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and as the sun peeks through Ireland’s famously changeable skies, Yon-Ka is issuing a timely reminder: your skin needs protection every day, not just when the sun is shining. With Ireland’s skin cancer rates now among the highest in Europe, and a hotter-than-average summer forecast, the message is clear – sun safety isn’t…
Full Programme Now Live – Over 200 Events and 40,000 Visitors Expected 7 May 2025: Families across Cork and beyond are in for a treat as the Cork Summer Show 2025 prepares to welcome more than 40,000 visitors for two full days of fun, food, farming and entertainment on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June at the Cork Showgrounds…