HOT
Pangea Coffee Emporium Beaut of a cafe in Salthill, Galway
Islands Drop Everything on Inis Oírr this weekend, Open Ear on Sherkin next weekend
Rooftops Scarce and under-utilised in Ireland, you still can't beat a rooftop bar or party
Can't Cope, Won't Cope Stephanie Preissner's new comedy-drama for RTÉ, in production now, airing in autumn
Blanket-as-scarf The best accessory in times that require an alfresco seat, and an evening layer
Newtella Healthier chocolate-nut spreads are everywhere these days, but the Happy Pear one gets our vote
Donegal Extra cool since Star Wars landed
NOT
Blokestivals When a lineup scan reveals too few women
Arts rage The calls for a dedicated minister and department are growing louder
Spa hotel prices When a weekend locally costs the same as an entire European holiday
‘Holiday’ clothes The annual summer wardrobe panic
Bill splitting / money-owing apps What happened to trust and “I’ll get you back”?
Wellies outside fields, festivals or fishing Cannot be justified
Boland’s Mill Tearing down an empty hunk of concrete never felt so sad
