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Irish Examiner
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Desire Lines: A staple waterproof jacket and a cocktail experience you won't want to miss
The spring wardrobe Spanx is bringing a sporty take to its AirEssentials Pique range, marrying casual and comfy separates with relaxed and cool dresses. Designed for movement, the lightweight new collection majors in refined structure with subtle texture and in-built SPF 50+ sun protection. The ultra-breathable pique-knit fabric comes with a four-way stretch for comfort and versatility, making it ideal for airport travel or leisurely lounging. We like the clean lines, chic piping and seasonal shades, including cheery Poppy and vibrant Field Green. Available in sizes from XS-XXXL. Polo Midi Dress in Timeless Navy, €165. The waterproof jacket Regatta Birchdale II waterproof jacket After our brief rendezvous with the sun, April showers are well and truly back on the cards. Regatta has just launched its new Spring/Summer collection, and this Birchdale II waterproof jacket has caught our eye. Crafted from waterproof Isotex 15000 polyester stretch fabric, this jacket provides optimal protection against the elements while maintaining a high breathability rating to keep you feeling fresh. Multiple zip pockets mean there's ample storage for your essentials while out and about, too. The best news? It's currently on sale, down to €70 from its original RRP of €140. The cocktail experience Enjoy some world-class cocktails at Cask Tomorrow night, April 27, Cask Cork will welcome Global Bartender of the Year, Keegan McGregor (from Nova Scotia) and Irish Bartender of the Year, Emily Doherty (The Merchant Cocktail Bar, Belfast), who are in town for the World Class Cocktail Festival. Transforming up to 50 venues across Ireland into artistic cocktail dens, each participating bar will offer a special world-class menu, designed by 2021 Irish Bartender of the Year, Cal Byrne. McGregor and Doherty's Cask appearance takes place from 7-9pm on MacCurtain St, with the mixologists rustling up delicious cocktails while showing off the skills that saw them crowned world-class champions. Signature cocktails are priced at just €10. The skincare brand Bubble Power Wave Super Hydrating Moisturiser After the 'Sephora kids' phenomenon, parents will be relieved to hear that Bubble, an affordable skincare brand, now seems to be the cool kid on the block. Targeted initially at tweens and teens, its brightly coloured packaging and reliable formulations have been a hit with Gen-Z on TikTok — but don't let the young faces singing the brand's praises stop you from trying it yourself. After a week of testing the brand's moisturiser, Power Wave, it replaced a favourite three times the price. With everything in the range €23 or less, you can find your new skincare hero without breaking the bank. Available in Boots. The hair tool 5-in-1 Hairstyler, €79.99, available in Aldi this Thursday We're always looking for ways to simplify our routines and grab a bargain — and ALDI's 5-in-1 Hairstyler looks like it might just tick those boxes, while also helping declutter our space. Boasting five attachments, three temperature settings and two speed settings, this €79.99 styler promises everything from a salon-worthy blowout to Hollywood curls. In stores Thursday, May 1. The bed linen Foxford have opened their first pop-up store in Dublin Foxford has opened its first standalone Dublin store — a pop-up location in Dundrum Town Centre. A full selection of Foxford branded products is in stock, including a selection of handmade throws, sleepwear, bathrobes, towels, baby blankets, candles and diffusers. Foxford's new bed linen, created by Helen McAlinden, is also available for purchase. With delicate designs and soft hues, there's a pared-back calm for the summer season. Think blush pink, cloud blue and crisp white. Our favourite? The 300 threadcount Oliva with its fern pattern and striped sheet. Duvet Sets: Single €85, Double €125, King €139, Super King €155. The gluten-free option The family business employs 70 people in Ireland Irish-made 'Rosie and Jim' is the award-winning dinner option for anyone looking for gluten-free breaded chicken alternatives. The Free From awards champion winner — currently expanding to Germany and the UK — offers chilled and frozen varieties, including Garlic Chicken Kievs and Southern Fried Chicken Goujons. The family business, founded by Jimmy and Rosie McLoughlin in 1997, which employs 70 people here in Ireland, has gone from strength to strength over the past two decades, aided by the game-changing decision to move to gluten-free products in 2015. Compiled by Vickie Maye, Nicole Glennon and Jillian Bolger, weekend@
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hilarious Montage Shows Cat's Weird Drinking Method
A black cat in Atlanta, Georgia, takes his hydration seriously, a hilarious montage posted by his owner shows. Footage filmed and posted to TikTok by Emily Doherty shows several clips of kitty Luca standing in a kitchen sink and lapping up water from the running faucet at comical speed. The videos were all taken on the same day, Doherty said. A previous video of Luca's idiosyncratic drinking style went viral on TikTok in November, amassing over 32 million views. Doherty often posts videos of Luca and his sibling, Dookie, on her Instagram and TikTok accounts under the username @dookieandluca. Credit: Emily Doherty/@dookieandluca via Storyful
The Independent
12-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
What goes into the £1,000 ‘once-in-a-lifetime' cocktail?
A Belfast hotel has launched a £1,000 cocktail which it described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience'. On Wednesday, the Merchant Hotel launched its new cocktail menu, including a collection crafted with rare whiskeys by Midleton, Macallan and Michter's, which start at £785 and go up to £1,000. It's priciest tipple has been hailed as a 'masterpiece of Irish whiskey'. The most expensive, the Midleton Foret de Troncais (£1,000), is described as 'a masterpiece of Irish whiskey, aged in rare French Troncais oak casks and delivering elegant notes of honey, toasted almonds and delicate spice' and is served with Antica Formula and Dubonnet. The Belfast city centre hotel earned the Guinness Book of Records title for the world's most expensive cocktail in 2007 with its £750 Mai Tai. According to Guinness World Records, this was overtaken in 2013 by Club 23 in Melbourne, Australia when 'the Winston', a cognac cocktail, sold for £8,583. The menu, consisting of 21 drinks which start from £14.99, was created by a team led by the Merchant Bar's general manager, Aaron Dugan and cocktail bar manager Emily Doherty. Mr Dugan said: 'We are proud to bring our unique collaboration with three icons of whiskey to life with The Rare & Refined Collection. 'These exceptional drinks have been crafted to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be savoured. The lucky few that get to try these drinks will get to relish something truly special. 'And, for those that find the price tag too rich, we have also created an exceptional collection of 21 cocktails, inspired by timeless classics, but with a unique Merchant twist. Named according to their flavour profile, the menu has been designed to help customers match their preferred flavour profiles to their choices. There truly is something to suit every taste.' The cocktail bar at The Merchant has been described as one of the most decorated in the UK and Ireland and will be the first and only bar in Northern Ireland to be awarded the coveted 2 Pin status by the Pinnacle Guide, later this month.
The Independent
12-02-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Belfast hotel launches ‘once-in-a-lifetime' £1,000 cocktail
A Belfast hotel has launched a £1,000 cocktail which it described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience'. The pricey tipple at the Merchant Hotel has been described as a 'masterpiece of Irish whiskey'. The Belfast city centre hotel earned the Guinness Book of Records title for the world's most expensive cocktail in 2007 with its £750 Mai Tai. However, that was overtaken in 2013 by a cocktail which was sold for £8,583 in Melbourne, Australia. These exceptional drinks have been crafted to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be savoured Aaron Dugan The Merchant Hotel launched its new cocktail menu on Wednesday, including a collection crafted with rare whiskeys by Midleton, Macallan and Michter's, which start at £785 and go up to £1,000. The most expensive, the Midleton Foret de Troncais (£1,000), is described as 'a masterpiece of Irish whiskey, aged in rare French Troncais oak casks and delivering elegant notes of honey, toasted almonds and delicate spice' served with Antica Formula and Dubonnet. The menu, consisting of drinks which start from £14.99, was created by a team led by the Merchant Bar's general manager, Aaron Dugan and cocktail bar manager Emily Doherty. Mr Dugan said: 'We are proud to bring our unique collaboration with three icons of whiskey to life with The Rare & Refined Collection. 'These exceptional drinks have been crafted to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be savoured. The lucky few that get to try these drinks will get to relish something truly special. 'And, for those that find the price tag too rich, we have also created an exceptional collection of 21 cocktails, inspired by timeless classics, but with a unique Merchant twist. Named according to their flavour profile, the menu has been designed to help customers match their preferred flavour profiles to their choices. There truly is something to suit every taste.' The cocktail bar at The Merchant has been described as one of the most decorated in the UK and Ireland, and is the first and only bar in Northern Ireland to be awarded the coveted 2 Pin status by the Pinnacle Guide. The Merchant will officially receive its 2 Pin award later this month.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Belfast hotel launches ‘once-in-a-lifetime' £1,000 cocktail
A Belfast hotel has launched a £1,000 cocktail which it described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime experience'. The pricey tipple at the Merchant Hotel has been described as a 'masterpiece of Irish whiskey'. The Belfast city centre hotel earned the Guinness Book of Records title for the world's most expensive cocktail in 2007 with its £750 Mai Tai. However, that was overtaken in 2013 by a cocktail which was sold for £8,583 in Melbourne, Australia. The Merchant Hotel launched its new cocktail menu on Wednesday, including a collection crafted with rare whiskeys by Midleton, Macallan and Michter's, which start at £785 and go up to £1,000. The most expensive, the Midleton Foret de Troncais (£1,000), is described as 'a masterpiece of Irish whiskey, aged in rare French Troncais oak casks and delivering elegant notes of honey, toasted almonds and delicate spice' served with Antica Formula and Dubonnet. The menu, consisting of drinks which start from £14.99, was created by a team led by the Merchant Bar's general manager, Aaron Dugan and cocktail bar manager Emily Doherty. Mr Dugan said: 'We are proud to bring our unique collaboration with three icons of whiskey to life with The Rare & Refined Collection. 'These exceptional drinks have been crafted to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences to be savoured. The lucky few that get to try these drinks will get to relish something truly special. 'And, for those that find the price tag too rich, we have also created an exceptional collection of 21 cocktails, inspired by timeless classics, but with a unique Merchant twist. Named according to their flavour profile, the menu has been designed to help customers match their preferred flavour profiles to their choices. There truly is something to suit every taste.' The cocktail bar at The Merchant has been described as one of the most decorated in the UK and Ireland, and is the first and only bar in Northern Ireland to be awarded the coveted 2 Pin status by the Pinnacle Guide. The Merchant will officially receive its 2 Pin award later this month.
