Notions and necessities: From debut design festivals to pop-ups and wedding outfit ideas, it’s all here

Grand designs The first ever Design Week Dublin is taking place this month, May 19-25. The week-long event will celebrate the work of Irish and international architects and interior, furniture and fashion designers, including Katie Harbison, with talks, panel discussions, pop-ups, a masterclass and smaller events. The main venue is Anantara The Marker Dublin as the anchor venue, with other events taking place across the Docklands. LH Ticket prices start from €20, see designweekdublin.com

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Designs on summer Swing into summer next Sunday at The Royal Marine Hotel Dun Laoghaire as the Irish Pop-Up Collective returns with its crafty shopping experience, showcasing makers and creatives from all over Ireland. Find Driftwood Art and Wineracks.ie, fashion from the likes of Debbie Millington, jewellery from Capulet & Montague, skincare, coffee and tasty bites. SC Marshmallow bag, Crafty by Illlina, €102, see Instagram: @irishpopupcollective

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Big day out Irish slow fashion brand Cobbler’s Lane’s latest offering, Petals and Promise, has all your wedding day sartorial needs met. A bridal and occasion-wear collection, it was inspired by the brand’s founder Monica Walsh’s wedding. Pink duchess satin and organic cotton dresses and capes sit beside beautiful cotton lace bridal pieces, a jacquard opera coat and floral maxi dresses, in a line that has a lovely 1960s feel to it. LH Cape: €295, dress: €220. See cobblerslane.com

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Wonders in the wild Wild Waterways: A Celebration of Life on an Irish River is a stunning book for anyone with half an interest in the joys of nature. Following the route of the River Dodder, it is the work of Robert O’Leary, a retired educator whose talent for imparting information shows in his words and photographs. Here, he has created a spectacular journey through flora and fauna that is often hidden from view. SC €12.99, Merrion Press

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Foodie festival A Taste of Galway is taking place this month, celebrating the best of Galway’s food, drink and hospitality. The month-long festival will include pop-ups, tastings, workshops, one-off collaborations, food tours and bespoke dining experiences. LH See atasteofgalway.com

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The king and I Ahead of publication of her new memoir, Priscilla Presley is taking her life story on tour and will be at the National Concert Hall on October 1. Forever known as Elvis’s teen bride, she touches on the gilded cage that was their married life, before delving into their divorce, the challenge of forging her own identity and even finding her own career. In addition to the main show, there will be a small number of tickets, priced at €120, for a pre-show meet-and-greet with Presley, as well as a dedicated copy of the book, Softly, as I Leave You. SC Tickets from €55, singularartists.com; nch.ie

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A touch of Grace When Princess Grace would visit Ireland she liked to stay in The Shelbourne hotel, in what is now known as The Princess Grace Suite. Grace de Monaco is a luxury brand inspired by the movie star and royal icon, which is now being stocked in the Dublin hotel, with a range that will include fragranced candles and diffusers, and a silk scarf collection. LH See gdmonaco.com or visit The Shelbourne, D2

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Calming cleanse If you love your morning porridge and a non-dairy flat white, get even more oats by adding Aveeno to your skincare routine. Oat extracts are long recognised as offering soothing and smoothing benefits to all skin types, but particularly those prone to irritation and sensitivity. Their new Calm + Restore Foaming Cleanser is a gel-to-foam that is gentle on the skin barrier but rigorous enough to remove even waterproof mascara. Excellent as a second step in a double cleanse. SC From €10, available nationwide

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