Irish Timesjournalists tell us what's going up (and what's going down) this week.
Going Up:
London thrillDuke Special accompanying Fiona Shaw in Mother Courage and her Childrenat the National Theatre until Tuesday
Moving the furnitureIt's as good as walking into a new house
Hot water bottlesThe answer to peak oil and unpayable bills
Turn off the tellySky TV for €71 a month? Too much money for too much Gok Wan
Clove & cinnamon candlesFrom Max Benjamin, made in Wicklow, truly last the 40 hours they promise, unlike far too many others (€18)
Murph's Country PagesCiaran Murphy's spot on Newstalk's Off the Ballis funny, funny stuff
Hats with ear flapsAll the boys and girls are wearing them, and they're surprisingly cute
Market, Berlin-styleAt the Long Market in Galway every Saturday, noon-7pm, including brunch at Ard Bia at Nimmos. Don't forget RDS fair this weekend or Duckett's Grove outside Carlow next weekend
Going Down:
MoustachesGreat fund-raising idea, but thank goodness Movember is over. Jamie Heaslip and Cian Healy, have a shave
ListsIt's fun to compose "best of the decade" lists, but funny how they can cause intense arguments . . .
Ice skatingFun outing but infuriatingly, inexcusably over-priced
Perfume overloadTrying your new scent just as the plane takes off is unkind, nay cruel, to the rest of us
Stephen's Day shoppingWe're staying by the fire, thanks