Desire Lines: Brave the autumn breeze with this handwoven tweed coat

Plus the new salad bar in Cork's Marina Market

Check out this week's highlights from the Weekend team.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 - 01:00

The coat

Wrap up this Autumn in Donegal craftsmanship with TRIONA’s Cadhla coat, handwoven in Ardara by founder Denis. Its softly structured silhouette, generous sleeves and tie waist give heritage tweed a contemporary feel, and chartreuse is set to be one of the colours of the season. Try it on in person at the brand’s new store on Dublin’s Dawson Street, opening this October.

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The event

Holly White hosts Lisnavagh's Health Harvest Day Retreat at Lisnavagh House

Lisnavagh Estate in Co Carlow is hosting two special October events to celebrate autumn’s bounty. On Thursday, October 1, the Seasonal Feast & Walled Garden Tour includes a private tour of Lisnavagh’s Walled Garden followed by a welcome drink and autumnal feast created by chef Steve Mercer, showcasing produce from the garden alongside locally sourced meats.

Two days later, on Saturday, October 3, Lisnavagh’s Healthy Harvest Day Retreat is hosted by wellness advocate and plant-based food expert Holly White alongside Andrew Jordan. The garden tour, growing talk and cookery demonstration, are followed by a colourful seasonal vegetarian lunch prepared by the Lisnavagh kitchen. There will be time after to enjoy the estate, hear some of the history of Lisnavagh and the Bunbury family, and take a walk through the surrounding parkland and woodland. Tickets are €70 per person for each event or €125 for two. Accommodation at Lisnavagh is also available.

lisnavagh.com

The salad bar

Bowld has just launched in Cork's Marina Market

After 25 years in the restaurant industry, including 20 years running the kitchen at Poachers in Bandon, chef Barry McLaughlin has launched BOWLD, a new 100% gluten-free salad concept at Marina Market. Focusing on fresh, flavour-packed and nutritious salad bowls, this is sure to quickly become one of Cork’s favourite lunchtime meeting spots. Open daily
12pm-8pm.

instagram.com/bowld.ie

The lip saviour

Just as our skin faces the harsh impacts of the cooler season, Poco Beauty’s latest launch – the Dreamglow Lip Mask — delivers lasting nourishment and comfort to lips. Created for both day and night use, conditioning shea butter and rosehip seed oil soften and smooth dry or rough-feeling lips. This is autumn weather comfort. €24

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The commemorations

Footsteps & Folklore takes place at The National Famine Museum from October 24-26.

The Samhain season at Strokestown Park includes an atmospheric evening of storytelling and traditional music taking place from October 24–26.

Footsteps & Folklore on the National Famine Way, takes place at dusk, remembering the journeys, stories and departures of our ancestors, through history and landscape. Part of the Samhain in the Heartlands programme, Footsteps & Folklore begins at Strokestown Park on Saturday, October 24, before moving to Mosstown Harbour, Killashee on Sunday, October 25, and Coolnahay Harbour, Ballynacarrigy on Monday, October 26. All National Famine Way events begin at 5.30 pm and are suitable for adults and families with children aged 10+. Events take place in a marquee, so dress cosily and wear suitable footwear. Places are limited, and advance booking is essential. Tickets €5.

See strokestownpark.ie and nationalfamineway.ie

The skin reset

Anyone else feel like their skin is in need of a serious reset? We’re turning to Irish-founded Skinician for a simple three-step routine: double cleanse with their Cleansing Balm and Revitalising Cleanser, formulated with chamomile and green tea to soothe dry, reactive autumn skin; follow with Hyaluronic Elixir for a hydration boost; then finish with Time Delay Day Cream SPF30 for protection and hydration. The code AUTUMN will get you 15% off on their online store.

skinician.com

The chocolate

Ritter Sport x Haribo limited edition collaboration

Two of our favourite snacks are German, and now the beloved brands have come together for a fun collaboration. Ritter Sport x Haribo Balla Bites is a new limited-edition chocolate innovation combining Ritter Sport’s signature sustainably sourced, smooth milk chocolate with the fruity chew of HARIBO Balla Bites.

Available nationwide from supermarkets and convenience stores.