Located less than five minutes’ walk from Portlaoise Train Station and just an hour’s drive from Dublin and 90 minutes’ drive from Cork, Midlands Park Hotel is the perfect meet-in-the-middle destination for your next girlie get together. Offering a wide range of great value breaks, the four star hotel features 117 individually designed rooms, a…
Developing individual mental toughness and managing equality and diversity in the workplace are among the issues studied by the latest graduates from the Aspire Complete Leader Programme. The programme is designed to develop supervisory and leadership skills in each of the participants. It is run by the Cork College of Further Education and Training (FET)…
The annual Met Gala isn’t just a showcase of haute couture; it’s a melting pot of creativity, where fashion transcends its traditional boundaries. Fashion has long been a source of inspiration for interior design, and vice versa. The lines between these two creative domains have blurred, with designers drawing inspiration from each other’s worlds to…
Cork International Hotel has appointed a new executive chef who is focused on increasing the kitchen’s eco-friendly practices. Paul Ryan, a native of Mallow in Co Cork, has more than 20 years of expertise in hotels, restaurants and airports where he developed dishes for business and first-class airline catering. He was also involved in…
Irish actress Eve Hewson wore Irish designer, Simone Rocha at the 2024 Met Gala, the creator of coquette vibes, with bows representing femininity and strength in her designs. So, it makes sense that Eve’s hair by Halley Brisker, ghd UK ambassador, represents this. Coquette hair – Get the look STEP 1 – Begin by blowing out…
by Mary-Jane O’Regan In the vast landscape of skincare, few ingredients carry the weight and acclaim of retinol. Derived from vitamin A, retinol has long been hailed as the gold standard in skincare, revered by dermatologists, pharmacists, and enthusiasts alike for its transformative effects on the complexion. Research has proven that retinol has many benefits,…
From her humble beginnings to the brink of international acclaim, Suzie O’Neill is a visionary behind Ayu Cosmetics. Celebrating ten years of innovation and success, Suzie shares the remarkable story of her journey from makeup artist to CEO of a thriving company that empowers women. In 2014, leveraging her extensive background in makeup artistry and…
Everyone deserves to smile with confidence and the new and improved Spotlight Oral Care Ultra Teeth Whitening Strips will help you to do just that. 93% of participants said they felt more confident in their smile after using the Ultra Teeth Whitening Strips*. Reformulated with clinically proven active ingredients Hydrogen peroxide, PAP and Hydroxyapatite, the…
The bright and sunny long weekends are coming (we hope so! ), so make sure you have everything you’ll need to enjoy the sun. Whether you’re planning a family getaway or simply enjoying warmth at home, check out our top picks from Very for the fun-filled days ahead.
Incredible Socks is the Irish brand revolutionising socks with style, sustainability and positive social impact. And this year Founder Marc Carey is declaring Incredible Socks the official sock of Father’s Day. Grab a pair of the softest, strongest and most eye-catching socks your Dad will ever wear. Crafted from premium bamboo, Incredible Socks aren’t just comfy…