Desire lines: Sportswear marries with contemporary femininity in this fun collab

Plus the stage show celebrating Irish music icons

Sat, 16 May, 2026 - 01:00

Bae x Adidas marries athletic elements with design heritage and sustainability

The fashion collab

BAÉ’s AW26 Collection, nails the zeitgeist perfectly, upcycling sportswear with glamour to create a fun new aesthetic. The whimsical collaboration brings together Adidas Baltic sportswear and contemporary femininity.

Marrying athletic elements with design heritage and sustainability, the collection merges the iconic triple stripe and performance fabrics with feminine silhouettes. Pre-orders are open until this Sunday, May 17 for the upcycled Baé x Adidas collection. Cylia dress + Cape Bow stripes, €1,005.

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Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

The whiskey

In 2014, the first distillation in Connacht in over a century took place at The Shed Distillery of PJ Rigney in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim. And over a decade of family distilling later, it launches Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.

The rare release of just 3,000 individually numbered bottles is triple-distilled under the watchful eye of head distiller Brian Taft, with Irish malted barley, barley and Irish barra oats at The Shed Distillery, with no artificial flavouring or colouring. Twice ranked one of the top 20 whiskeys in the world by Whisky Advocate, Drumshanbo Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey has won multiple prestigious international awards and Best Whiskey titles since its inaugural 2017 release. Limited edition, €89.

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Cork’s own Cliffords will play alongside Men I Trust at The Savoy

The bank holiday festival

A new festival is coming to Cork this June bank holiday, and the jam-packed line-up, with a focus on some of Ireland’s brightest artists, has us excited. Heineken Green will bring Jazzy to Reardens, Florence Road to Cyprus Avenue, Le Boom to Voodoo Rooms, while Cork’s own Cliffords will play alongside Men I Trust at The Savoy.

All happening this June Bank holiday weekend. Inhaler at the South Gate Complex is already sold out. Be quick.

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Boodles ‘Lady Alice's Temple’ pendant set with a cushion shape aquamarine

The luxury piece

This summer, Boodles is marking 20 years in Dublin — the luxury brand’s first and only overseas boutique. To mark the milestone, Boodles is partnering with Hillsborough Castle to launch Lady Alice’s Temple, a piece inspired by the building itself and part of the Palace collection.

Meanwhile, Boodles flagship showroom is moving in September from 178 New Bond Street to 23 Old Bond Street. The new Boodles Townhouse will also be a space for entertaining.

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The new opening

Recently, we’ve been dreaming of nipping over to London for some Humble Crumble, or maybe Rome for any number of the well-regarded gelaterias. Happily, our cravings may well be answered in the heart of Limerick city. Alan Andrews, the businessman behind Birdhill’s The Old Barracks Coffee Roasters and Cork’s GUJI Coffee in the Marina Market has just opened his latest venture, Grumble. Pairing Italian gelato with warm, crumble, alongside crepes and milkshakes, this is sure to be a busy spot over the next few weeks.

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The Dubliners Encore stage show celebrates the iconic Irish band Picture: Andres Poveda

The free festival

On May 23 and 24, Smithfield Square in Dublin hosts a free, family-friendly event celebrating the life and legacy of one of Dublin’s most iconic voices. A favourite in the cultural calendar, this year’s Luke Kelly festival continues to honour the influential Dubliner, through a free programme of contemporary voices, traditional music and community storytelling.

Highlights include R&B singer and Sherriff Street-native Gemma Dunleavy and The Dubliners Encore, the acclaimed official stage show celebrating the music of The Dubliners. Elsewhere, you’ll find Dublin ballads at the O’Donoghue’s Tent, an engaging programme of talks and workshops exploring music, culture and heritage, and two special screenings at the nearby Lighthouse Cinema.

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The Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum is an ambery fragrance with orange notes, jasmine rose, patchouli and vetiver.

The fragrance

Coco Mademoiselle has a new luxury design. One for every handbag, the purse spray features a white and gold case with a golden chain strap, adorned with a glass pearl and a camellia charm.

Essentially a piece of jewellery, it can be worn around the wrist or slipped into a handbag. The Eau de Parfum is an ambery fragrance with orange notes, jasmine rose, patchouli and vetiver. The set also includes two additional 35ml refill bottles. COCO MADEMOISELLE Eau de Parfum Purse Spray, €195.