Weekend loves: This week's must do, see & buy

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To celebrate that, and showcase the best we have on offer, Electric’s Ernest Cantillon (below) is one of the faces behind the Taste Cork festival, taking place October 10-16.

The tag line? Create dishes, menus and events inspired by Cork produce, history and culture.

Taste Cork Week will be a countywide celebration of the outstanding food and drink Cork has to offer. Locals eateries are being urged to get involved.

• See www.tastecork.com 

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Ethical and cruelty-free, Beefayre is a welcome addition to the Irish market.

Its candles are hand-poured into recycled glass holders using natural plant wax, and come with organic cotton wicks.

All Beefayre products are certified as cruelty free, 3% of its profits go to conservation charities, and all packaging is made using recycled materials.

Think candles, room diffusers, health products and homewares.

• www.beefayre.com 

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Marc Cain opened its doors on Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, at the beginning of summer, and already the German label is firmly established in the city.

Ready for a new season, the store will showcase its A/W trends on September 12, with two fashion shows at 11am and 2pm.

Expect gifts bags, bubbly — and the very best in A/W style.