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The immersive autum/winter terrace ‘To The Moon at The River Club’. at the River Lee Hotel.

To the moon

If any of you adore the whole maximalism trend, then get thee to the River Lee. The hotel has just launched its incredible immersive autumn/winter terrace ‘To The Moon at The River Club’. Director of marketing Sinéad McDonald’s vision was to celebrate our fascination with sky travel and the cosmos. She partnered up with Hendrick’s Lunar Gin and the fabulous Fox Flowers in Bishopstown to bring it all to life. It is absolutely stunning. Sinead tells us the influences come from the opulent style of the early 20th century. Our own Sky Matters columnist Dr Niall Smith was also involved and €1 from each cocktail will go to Blackrock Castle Observatory and Dark Skies Cork. Check it out for yourself, it’s well worth a visit. See theriverclubcork.ie and www.darksky.ie