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The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘The colour of the season' – Dunnes Stores shopper reveals must-have summer dress with pockets for just €35
A DUNNES Stores fan revealed a new must-have summer dress that she picked up for just €35 - and it's the perfect outfit for the hot weather. Step out into the Advertisement 4 A pretty yellow dress has arrived in Dunnes Stores Credit: Dunnes Stores 4 The Frieda shirred dress is just €35 Credit: 4 The summer dress comes in yellow or black Credit: Joanna Cluskey, who posts under @ She captioned the post: "The colour of the season." Many of her 67.1k followers rushed to the comments and said the dress was 'gorgeous' and 'Stunning'. Joanna is styling the yellow colour in her video, but this item also comes in black. Advertisement READ MORE IN FABULOUS Made from breathable fabric this dress features a beautifully shirred bodice that offers a flexible, flattering fit. If handbags aren't your style, this stunning dress has deep pockets to keep you looking effortlessly sleek. For €35, this The V-neckline gives the perfect space for a dainty necklace to be on show while the inner lining ensures all-day comfort. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive With its tie front and loose fit, the frock has a flowy style that is perfect for any fashion fans who are conscious of their belly area. Dress this piece up or down with sizes ranging from 8 - 20 in both colours. 'I'm obsessed', says Dunnes Stores fashion fan as she tries on €12 designer brand dupe Meanwhile other fans are digging the One fan cried 'I'm obsessed' as she tried the new tops from the Savida range. Advertisement Fashion lovers can't get enough of the bargain For €12, the Bailey ribbed vest comes in two different colours, grey and white, and is the perfect dupe for Loewe. CHEAPER BUY The Dunnes exclusive item is a whopping €338 cheaper than the original from the luxury brand which retails for €350 online. Style the white tank with jorts, some low-top green trainers for a pop of colour and a chic tote to complete that beachy summer look. Advertisement If grey is more your vibe, throw a long white skirt on and some flat wicker sandals, paired with cat-eye black rimmed glasses for that effortlessly classy style. This item is a must-have for your wardrobe this Sizes range from XXS to XXL, giving everyone the chance to be dupe-amazing this summer. Both colours are available for click and collect online and in stores across the country. Advertisement 4 The SAVIDA tank top is just €12 Credit: THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores fans set to love new €50 outfit with ‘flattering silhouette' – and it's perfect for summer
DUNNES Stores fans are loving a pretty new outfit - and it is a serious bargain. Many fashion fans are in the midst of overhauling their wardrobe with new styles and clothes for their upcoming 3 The Gallery Pleat Skirt is priced at just €30 Credit: Dunnes Stores 3 This top can be easily paired with a pleat skirt Credit: Dunnes Stores And The Gallery Frieda Back Detail Top is now available online and in stores across the country. It is priced at just €20 and it comes in two colours - chocolate and stone. It is available in sizes 8 to 20. Read more in Fabulous The new top is crafted from a lightweight linen blend. And it also offers a flattering fit. Dunnes Stores said: "This sleeveless top features a streamlined front silhouette with a draped crossover detail at the back. "The open-back design adds a touch of allure, while the high-low hem offers a flattering fit. Most read in Fabulous "Gallery is available exclusively at Dunnes Stores." This top can be easily paired with a pleat skirt, ballerina pumps and a cross body bag - the perfect casual look for any occasion. Dunnes Stores fans in a frenzy over a new summery skirt in stores It is priced at just €30 and it comes in ivory. With sizes ranging from 8 to 18, everyone can feel beautiful with this fabulous look. This stunning pleat skirt works perfectly with a simple top or fashion fan can also style it with a cropped tank top. Dunnes said this cotton-blend pleated maxi skirt can "take you from day to night with ease." They added: "Designed with soft, structured pleats that create beautiful movement. [And] it sits comfortably at the waist for a flattering silhouette." Both additions are now available to purchase in THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people. 3 The Gallery Frieda Back Detail Top is now available online and in stores Credit: Dunnes Stores
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It has flattering finish' Dunnes Stores drop new €25 midi dress with pockets – and it's perfect for sunny days
DUNNES Stores fans are set to love a gorgeous new dress that's perfect for sunny days - after it landed on racks. The Stripe Sleeveless Midi Dress is now available in 4 The new midi dress has a striped design Credit: Dunnes Stores 4 Ant it is priced at just €25 Credit: Dunnes Stores The new midi dress comes in stripe and is priced at just €25. And the pretty frock comes in sizes 8 to 22. "The A-line skirt flows gracefully, offering a flattering finish." Read more in Fabulous This new stripe midi dress is a piece you will keep reaching for all summer long. Or team with sandals and quilted bag for a glam night out. Meanwhile, Dunnes Stores fans are also set to love Most read in Fabulous The Frieda satin dress is priced at just €35 and ideal for special occasions. This Dunnes Stores fans in a frenzy over a new summery skirt in stores The soft drape look and classy pattern offer a chic summer vibe. With its gathered sleeves, For only €35, this gúna can be easily dressed up or down with the right accessories. Pair this midi dress with white thong kitten heels, a white flowing chiffon, and top it all off with a wide-brimmed white hat with a navy ribbon to secure that elegant look. Or keep it casual, wearing some low-top trainers, simple white zip-up and tied together with a matching navy tote to give you that effortlessly chic feel. The dress is available exclusively in stores across the country and online for click and collect. Fans will be happy to see this belly-friendly dress in stores as it ranges in sizes starting from 8 up to 20. Fans are in a frenzy over the newest drop from From the perfect festival fringe vest and Birkenstock-style sandals for only €15, to luxury style brand totes, the newest range is giving dupe-tastic vibes. Shoppers are also loving new These affordable dupes come in large, medium and mini with colours ranging from navy, black, brown or red and green or a more vibrant vibe. And at only €20, this tote is perfect for travelling this summer as it is foldable. The original bags start at €135 - making the Dunnes item a whopping €115 cheaper. THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people. 4 The dress offers a flattering finish Credit: Dunnes Stores 4 The cute dress is now available in stores across the country and online Credit: Dunnes Stores
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dunnes Stores fans set to love beautiful new dress perfect for weddings with ‘feminine fishing touch' for just €35
DUNNES Stores fans are set to love a beautiful new dress that's the perfect wedding guest look. The Frieda satin dress is priced at just €35 and ideal for special occasions. Advertisement 2 The Gallery Frieda lace trim dress is available in stores Credit: 2 It can be dressed up or down to suit any occasion Credit: This The soft drape look and classy pattern offer a chic summer vibe. With its gathered sleeves, For only €35, this gúna can be easily dressed up or down with the right accessories. Advertisement READ MORE IN FABULOUS FASHION Pair this midi dress with white thong kitten heels, a white flowing chiffon, and top it all off with a wide-brimmed white hat with a navy ribbon to secure that elegant look. Or keep it casual, wearing some low-top trainers, simple white zip-up and tied together with a matching navy tote to give you that effortlessly chic feel. The dress is available exclusively in stores across the country and online for click and collect. Fans will be happy to see this belly-friendly dress in stores as it ranges in sizes starting from 8 up to 20. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Dunnes Stores fans in frenzy over new summer range Fans are in a frenzy over the newest drop from From the perfect festival fringe vest and Birkenstock-style sandals for only €15, to luxury style brand totes, the newest range is giving dupe-tastic vibes. Shoppers are also loving new These affordable dupes come in large, medium and mini with colours ranging from navy, black, brown or red and green or a more vibrant vibe. Advertisement And at only €20, this tote is perfect for travelling this summer as it is foldable. The original bags start at €135 - making the Dunnes item a whopping €115 cheaper. And the retailer has just released major The Buckle Footbed Sandals are selling for just €15. Advertisement Shoppers can pick up the sandals in a range of different colours to suit everyone's tastes. You can choose from black, blush, cream, khaki and taupe. The sandals come in sizes 37 to 42, and luckily for shoppers all sizes are still available online. In the official item description on the Advertisement "Wear yours with everything from denim to dresses." THE HISTORY OF DUNNES STORES DUNNES Stores opened its first store on Patrick Street in Cork in 1944 - and it was an instant hit. Shoppers from all over the city rushed to the store to snap up quality clothing at pre-war prices in Ireland's first 'shopping frenzy'. During the excitement, a window was forced in and the police had to be called to help control the crowds hoping to bag founder Ben Dunne's 'Better Value' bargains. Dunnes later opened more stores in the 1950s and began to sell groceries in 1960 - starting with apples and oranges. The retailer said: "Fruit was expensive at the time and Ben Dunne yet again offered Better Value than anyone else in town. "Over time, our food selection has grown and that spirit of good value has remained strong. "Now we offer a wide range of carefully-sourced foods from both local Irish suppliers and overseas." The retailer's first Dublin store opened its doors in 1957 on Henry Street and a super store on South Great Georges Street was unveiled in 1960. They added: "In 1971, our first Northern Irish store opened, and many others soon followed. "Expansion continued in the 1980s in Spain, and later into Scotland and England." Dunnes now has 142 stores and employs 15,000 people.
New York Times
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Criminally Good New Murder Mysteries
The Mystery of the Crooked Man Sometimes you know immediately that a book is going to get under your skin and stay there. I felt that way only a few pages into Spencer's tart debut, THE MYSTERY OF THE CROOKED MAN (Pushkin Vertigo, 319 pp., paperback, $18.95), which vaults the reader into the world of Agatha Dorn, an irritable archivist and passionate devotee of mystery fiction — particularly the work of Gladden Green (think Agatha Christie through a fun-house mirror.) When Agatha discovers what appears to be a lost manuscript by Green, one with the potential to tilt the author's legacy on its axis, she becomes famous. It's not long before 'The Dog's Ball,' as the book is called, is revealed to be a hoax. Then Agatha's ex-girlfriend — who had warned her to 'be careful' with the manuscript — dies by suicide. Or did she? Agatha, who's been canceled, thinks otherwise. Is Agatha 'a crazy woman, haphazardly but unmistakably drifting down and out, sick, unemployed, drunk, obsessed with solving a murder that had never occurred?' Or 'a maverick, pursuing truth and justice … even at the cost of [her] own well-being?' Maybe she's both. Murder at Gulls Nest Nora Breen, the plucky, practical sleuth in MURDER AT GULLS NEST (Atria, 323 pp., $28.99) has checked into the Gulls Nest boardinghouse in an English seaside town in 1954. She's there to find her friend Frieda, who has been writing faithfully to her each week until, abruptly, she doesn't. Ominously, Frieda's last letter had concluded, 'I believe every one of us at Gulls Nest is concealing some kind of secret — I shall make it my business to find out and so I shall finally have something riveting to write to you, dear friend!' Nora arrives at Gulls Nest with some secrets of her own, such as the fact that she spent 30 years as a Carmelite nun, Sister Agnes of Christ. To investigate her friend's disappearance, Nora must leave behind the part of herself that clamored for the solitude of a religious order and live fully in the world, embracing its chaos. It isn't easy, especially when another guest at Gulls Nest turns up dead, poisoned by cyanide. Frieda's handkerchief is tucked into one of his pockets. Kidd's turn to cozy mysteries after several genre-stretching novels is a welcome one that tantalizes the prospect of more installments. As Nora adroitly observes, 'There's work to be done and deductions to be made.' Midnight in Soap Lake Sullivan is channeling 'Twin Peaks' in his latest novel, MIDNIGHT IN SOAP LAKE (Hanover Square Press, 409 pp., $28.99). Not only because of the Pacific Northwest setting, but because of the spookiness that permeates the narrative, thanks to a mineral-filled lake imbued with potentially otherworldly properties and a mythic, creepy figure called 'TreeTop' who has terrorized the area for decades. Abigail and her scientist husband, Eli, have just moved to Soap Lake. Having expected 'ferns and rain, ale and slugs, Sasquatch and wool,' she's somewhat disconcerted to find they'll be living in the desert, 'scabby with dark basalt, bristled with the husks of flowers.' Not long after Eli decamps to Poland for some research, she's on a walk when she encounters a terrified little boy, caked in dried blood. It turns out his mother, Esme, has been murdered. That night, when Abigail gets home, a strange man wearing goggles, his mouth 'shrouded in white fabric,' taps on her window with a latex-gloved finger. Is it TreeTop? As he moves back and forth in time between Esme's childhood in Soap Lake and Abigail's present-day sleuthing, Sullivan evokes the richness of a small-town community as well as the secrets-filled uneasiness simmering just below its placid surface. Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Man) I appreciate the recent uptick in books featuring sleuths of a seasoned age, particularly ones as prickly, opinionated and delightful as Vera Wong, who returns for her second outing in VERA WONG'S GUIDE TO SNOOPING (ON A DEAD MAN)(Berkley, 324 pp., paperback, $19). After the thrill of investigating a homicide case in 'Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers,' all Vera wants is to be surrounded by family — biological and chosen — in her beloved Bay Area tea shop, where she can dispense food, drink and advice (lots of it, mostly unsolicited). There's just one problem: She's bored. 'Sometimes, all an old lady wants is a murder to solve. Is that too much to ask for?' Then Vera meets a young woman rattled by the disappearance of a friend who, it turns out, is the social media influencer Xander Lin. It soon transpires that he has died in murky circumstances, and everything about him — real name, money sources, family background — is made up. Vera, undaunted, assembles a crew of friends and begins to unearth the dark secrets at the heart of Xander's short life. Further adventures cannot arrive fast enough.
