Desire Lines: Irish knitwear is the way to go if you're after renewable, on-trend fashion

Plus the easter event you won't want to miss

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 - 01:00

The Wildflower Colossal Knit Cardigan, pictured, is priced at £440, hopemacaulay.com

The cardigan

We were fans of Hope Macaulay’s joyful knitwear long before the latest season of The Traitors UK, but after Jade modelled one of her stunning cardigans, we are sure this latest collection will sell out in record time. Led by a family-run team of women, the drops are always in small batches, and made from responsibly sourced materials such as natural, renewable, recycled or organic premium materials. The Wildflower Colossal Knit Cardigan, below, is priced at £440.

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Dries Van Noten dress, €1,000, brownthomas.com

The dress

Brown Thomas recently showcased its spring/ summer season with colour setting the optimistic tone for the brighter months ahead. The standout? Dries Van Noten’s striking tailoring in eye-popping cerise, enhancing silhouette and form.

Dress, €1,000, and blazer, €1,500.

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Skelligs Milk Chocolate Marshamllow Egg, €15, skelligschocolate.com

The Easter egg

Delicately handcrafted by Irish chocolatiers, Kerry-based Skelligs Chocolate Easter eggs are sure to be top of many a wish list ahead of Easter Sunday next weekend. This year, some of the varieties available include Milk Chocolate Honeycomb, White Chocolate and Creamy Mint, Dubai Chocolate, and Marshmallow. Each includes a minimum of 33% cocoa solids for a rich, satisfying chocolate experience. Mini and large varieties available.

Prices range from €5 to €36.

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The energy drink

Energy drinks brand CELSIUS recently came on our radar at Dublin’s Battle Cancer, a Hyrox-style fitness event that saw hundreds of teams take on a 90-minute challenge while raising thousands for Irish cancer charities. CELSIUS were there on the day, keeping energy levels high, with new flavours like Kiwi Guava and Raspberry Peach going down particularly well. Each can packs 200mg of caffeine alongside a blend of vitamins — B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, and C — without added sugar or preservatives.

Olympian Rhasidat Adeleke has just hopped on board as the brand’s Irish sponsor, too.

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‘The Science Guy’ Langtry and Amy Hassett and Zoom are looking for children to appear in the new series of Let's Find Out. exa.mn/takepart

The audition

Have a budding scientist or actor in the family? RTÉKIDSjr is looking for children to appear in the new series of Let’s Find Out. Supported by Research Ireland/Taighde Éireann, Let’s Find Out stars real-life scientists Mark Langtry and Amy Hassett as crewmates on the spaceship ‘Curiosity’.
For each episode, the producers are looking for two children aged between five and 10 years and one or two adults (parent or guardian) to feature.

If chosen for filming, the children will feature together, demonstrating a science experiment, and the family will feature together on camera at home and/or another location. Families must be available to film at a location in Cork City on one day over the week of July 13. Get your entries in by Monday, April 6.

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The Easter egg hunt

Joe’s Farm in Killeagh, Co Cork, has been transformed for its Easter Trail.

Back for a second year, families can explore the farm as they follow the egg hunt. The trail allows visitors to explore the farm on a set route, with an opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny.

The Easter Trail will run over four days: March 28 and March 29, and April 3 and 4.

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Oliver Paul of Oliver paul Jewelery at his shop in the English Market. Picture by Noel Sweeney

The event

It’s just nine months since Oliver Paul Jewellery opened at the English Market in Cork, and it’s already well established as one of the city’s mainstays. Owner and designer Oliver Healy will mark the launch of his latest collection with an in-store event today at 3.30pm, inviting visitors into the studio to experience the craftsmanship up close. Jewellery will be presented as living art, with sculptural canapés and desserts.