PETER Kelly, aka Franc, likes to surprise his wife Eadaoin on Valentine’s Day. The mystery drive will lead to either a beach or forest destination for a winter picnic. “We might go for dinner afterwards, to a hotel, or we might stay in some little country house or B&B, wherever the direction takes us,” says the Cork-based event designer and presenter of RTÉ’s Say Yes to the Dress.

Cooking for a communion or confirmation party? Not sure where to begin? The trick lies in planning ahead. If you do, you will not have to spend all your time in the kitchen on the big day when you should be mixing with guests.

The ‘Spoken Word’ area at this year’s Electric Picnic festival has been expanded this year to include everything from theatre to political discourse to how to put out your first novel.

EACH week delivers new revelations on the commodities front, while the rapid rise in dairy prices is threatening to bring the French on to the streets.