Desire Lines: The new Pippa O'Connor and Lucy Nagle collab brings effortless vibrant colour to your wardrobe

Plus the Tipperary-based skincare with a natural touch

Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 - 01:00

The knitwear

Lucy Nagle and Pippa O’Connor Ormond are back with a new collaborative collection, welcoming brighter days. Designed with the modern woman in mind, this cashmere and pure wool collection brings together effortless layering pieces in a palette of flattering spring shades. Think primrose yellows and vibrant corals. From €55.

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Clare O'Connor Longstyle Green Umbrella €98

The umbrella

Dunboyne-based Clare O’Connor first got the idea to turn her vibrant abstract paintings into wearable art while searching for a sustainable way to support her craft.

We are particularly drawn to her umbrellas, which are made from recycled plastic bottles and feature a hand-turned wooden handle. Six foldable styles pair painted exteriors with striped interiors, while three long umbrellas hide the artwork inside with striped trim. Two metallic designs — bronze/rose and gold — are also on the way. With all the rain we’ve been having, this seems like a very sensible investment. Foldable €95; long style €98.

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Sinead Keary Bamboo Sleepwear Shorts Set

The pyjamas

Sinead Keary recently unveiled her new spring sleepwear collection, and we’re in love. Think soft-touch fabrics in delicate lilac and mint pastels — the perfect combination for cosy evenings. Even better?
Despite their luxurious feel, these pieces are entirely low-maintenance… no hand washing required. Now that’s the real treat.

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Away with Nature is a natural skincare based in Tipperary

The skincare

Away with Nature is a Tipperary-based natural skincare company. Created by Fiona O’Donohue to help manage her lived experience with rosacea, her motivation was to help people find natural solutions to psoriasis, and ease anxiety with self care rituals like magnesium soaking salts, as well as yoga and mindfulness practices. Her hero product is the Calendula & Turmeric Overnight Mask, €47, scientifically developed to comfort and nourish skin, with powerful botanicals like calendula and turmeric known for their soothing and nourishing properties. So you can nourish the skin and the soul.

awaywithnature.com

The experience

Just in time for the Easter break, Dream Point’s Alice’s Wonderland immersive venue takeover is complete. The €3 million ‘world of dreams’ in Dublin’s Docklands has undergone its most ambitious transformation to date, reimagining the entire 21,000 sq ft venue as a multi-room Wonderland inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Step inside the Rabbit Hole, the Giant Inflatable Pocket Watch and the Chesire Cat Balloon Room. There’s a night-time version for grown-ups, and a wine licence has been secured. Adult €20.30, kids €16.10, family bundles from €44.55.

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Max Benjamin’s new Kyoto Blossom scent inspired by Japanese sakura blossoms

The candle

Channelling springtime in the Japanese city, Max Benjamin’s new scent Kyoto Blossom is inspired by the fleeting beauty of sakura blossoms. Think fresh, airy notes of bergamot, wild rose, and lilac, with sakura blossom and radiant white flowers, and a warm base of golden amber, vanilla, tonka, patchouli, and musk.

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Have I Got Your Attention? A Guide to Adult ADHD in Ireland

The book

A new Irish title offering a guide to adults living with ADHD lands in bookshops this month. Written by Ailín Kennedy and former Irish Examiner contributor Mike McGrath-Bryan, both of whom were diagnosed with ADHD in their 30s, it promises to be a trusted, accessible resource for those navigating neurodivergency, aiming to act as a toolkit for both self-understanding and self-advocacy.

The Cork launch will take place at Dubray Books on April 9 at 6.30pm.