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1 week ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Why the monastery at Kylemore Abbey topped the ballot … This year, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) received 124 entries for its prestigious Public Choice Award, supported by Sika Ireland and Velux. From this a shortlist of 48 projects was chosen which included 21 submissions from Dublin, 20 from around Ireland, and six international projects by Irish architects.
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1 week ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Meet the rising craft star who creates sustainable furniture made from bamboo … How or who kickstarted your love of design? My dad was an engineer, and my mother’s parents were very artistic, both visual and written. I’ve always been a very curious person, and for a long time I kind of bounced between the arts and engineering.
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1 week ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
An iconic seaside retreat renowned for its multigenerational appeal, activity programmes and gourmet getaways … NEED TO KNOW: The fifth-generation family business is managed by Bill Kelly, his wife, Isabelle Avril, and their daughters Laura and Grace.
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1 week ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Holidaymakers are prioritising wellness and incorporating sport into their travel plans – here’s where we recommend … For me June is synonymous with the sound of a tennis ball hitting a taut racquet and the thrum of a rally. And if trend predictions are correct, this summer, many holidaymakers will be joining the “racketeers”, a term coined to reflect the growing racquet sports craze.
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Marbella resident Marie Claire Digby shares her favourite places to dine and people watch … For Coffee: Kafein Coffee & Kitchen Good coffee used to be quite hard to find in Marbella, but there have been a few new openings recently, including Kafein Coffee & Kitchen, which is centrally located just off Orange Square in the heart of the old town. Here you can drink an excellent flat white served in a beautiful mug handmade by Ana Ortiz Ceramic Atelier, which is just around the corner....
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
A new café, Westmoreland, a highlight of the museum’s revitalised visitor experience … One of the cultural highlights this year is the reopening of the Frick Collection in New York. The museum had been closed for five years to enable an extensive renovation project to this prime Gilded Age mansion on the Upper East Side.
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
From Cork to Belfast, there’s plenty of visual inspiration and scope for day trips to see these inspiring exhibitions … RHA’s 195th Annual Exhibition, RHA Gallery, Dublin 2 A high point of Ireland’s cultural calendar, this exhibition has proven to be a great opportunity for both first-time and experienced buyers alike to invest in works by invited artists and Academy members. There is a very competitive open submission process. This year saw a total of 4,565 works of art submitted, from which...
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Whether he loves reading, chocolate, coffee, craft beer or thoughtful gifts and a fun night out, you’re bound to find something on this list … For bibliophiles: A thoughtful gift for book lovers is The Adversary by Canadian author Michael Crummey, the winner of the prestigious 2025 Dublin Literary Award sponsored by Dublin City Council. There are also plenty of events happening during the Dalkey Book Festival over the weekend, whether your father is interested in catching Seán Ronayne’s...
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
Before jetting off to the Med, save these stylish new insider guides from Louis Vuitton … One of my most cherished gifts is a posh Louis Vuitton City Guide collection, dating from 1998 when they were first launched – an inspired birthday present from a fellow traveller. Both practical and inspiring, the City Guides have been regularly updated.
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2 weeks ago | 
thegloss.ie | Penny McCormick
From food and drink to golf, gardens, art and treatments, treat the main man to one of these special experiences … FOR BREAKFASTGive the gift of a “Wild West” adventure at The Ivy Dublin, where there’s a special cowboy themed breakfast available on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June at The Ivy Dublin.
