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The Journal
a day ago
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- The Journal
WIN: We're giving away a weekend family pass to Kaleidoscope presented by Glenveagh
WE'VE ALREADY HAD several weeks of sunshine so far this year, and if that's anything to go by, then we've got a great summer in store. When making family plans for the summer months, one of the challenges can be finding something that the whole family can enjoy together. You won't find many solutions better than Kaleidoscope , presented by Glenveagh , one of Ireland's most popular family-friendly festivals. Kaleidoscope prides itself on being Ireland's first fully inclusive family event. Taking place at Russborough House, Co Wicklow, between 4-6 July, Kaleidoscope is back with a music line-up worthy of any festival, Dermot Bannon's design school, and a range of activities to keep everyone in the family entertained. The best news is that we're giving away a weekend family pass to one lucky winner, which includes parking and campsite access. This year's music line-up features heavyweights such as Ocean Colour Scene and Texas, two of the most popular British rock bands of the 90s, headlining on the Friday and Saturday respectively. Taking the festival home on Sunday evening are The Coronas, one of Ireland's most beloved and most successful bands of the last 20 years. The stellar music line-up also includes popular Irish acts like Hermitage Green, The Riptide Movement and Simple Things, as well as cover bands and tribute acts to fan favourites such as ABBA, The Smiths and Daft Punk. Check out the full line-up above, or explore even further by checking out the full line-up as well as a range of family, artistic and performance activities taking place across the weekend. Glenveagh Elemen-Tree Woods Glenveagh, one of Ireland's leading community builders , is the presenting partner for the Kaleidoscope festival once again this year. The partnership sees Glenveagh host its own area at the festival where visitors can decompress, spend some quality time, and take part in one of the many special activities on offer. Advertisement This year, Glenveagh is bringing back Elemen-Tree Woods, a dedicated family zone packed with free creative activities across the weekend. Room to Improve host Dermot Bannon will be back with his design school, where young people get the chance to be taught by Bannon himself in design workshops on the Saturday and Sunday. Not only that, but young budding architects will have the opportunity to design a treehouse, with a grand prize of a treehouse voucher worth €2,000 for the winner. There's no shortage of other events for younger kids too, including a Mini Kids Disco, Kids Yoga, Kids Movie Time and an LGFA 'Show Us Your Skills' Zone. This area is designed to be all about fun, creativity and connection, so relax and take the opportunity to spend some quality time with your family. Want to be in with a chance of winning? Thanks to Glenveagh, we're giving away a free Family Weekend Pass (x2 Adult Weekend Tickets & x2 Kids Weekend Tickets) for the festival. These tickets cover attendance for a family of four — including a weekend pass for the festival, as well as parking and access to the campsite. To enter, simply email competitions@ with Glenveagh Kaleidoscope Competition in the subject line and include your name and contact details. Terms and conditions: Non-transferable, no cash alternative. Winner will be chosen on 20 June. Must be over 18 years of age. Winner will be contacted via email. Full Journal Media T&Cs here . For more information about Ireland's leading sustainable new home builder, visit .
Extra.ie
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
A swim in the sea or a pint in the pub? It's hard to choose admits Dermot Bannon
TV Architect Dermot Bannon says swimming in the sea has become an integral part of his life, even as important as going to the pub for a pint. The 52-year-old Room to Improve host regularly meets up with a group of friends for a dip, no matter how cold the weather. 'There is something about me and cold water,' he says in an interview with today's Magazine. 'I love it and always have, ever since I was a child growing up in Malahide. I was never a natural sports person, but I could swim. When people started going to the gym, I'd head to the pool. Dermot Bannon. Pic: RTÉ 'Now I love sea swimming. For me, it's a reset. If I'm ever feeling stressed or worried about stuff, I go to the sea and I throw myself in. It rights everything for me, and I come out of it in a much better place.' Asked to choose between a trip to the pub for a pint or a sea swim followed by a flask of hot coffee and a chat on the beach, Bannon admits it would be a hard call. 'They're nearly equal at this stage,' he laughs. 'Nearly.' Dermot Bannon. Pic: Tom Honan Bannon said spending time with friends is something he now prioritises after being a self-confessed 'workaholic'. But a health scare last year prompted him to reassess his priorities. 'I've always been a bit of a workaholic – work now and enjoy life later was my mantra. But I live in the present now. I don't really care as much about the future. I grab on to what I have right in front of me, which has been an eye-opener. 'Maybe you should be doing those things now. Work can always wait.'
