Sarah Caden

Writer at Irish Independent

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Notions and Necessities: From a coffee festival to a summer solstice morning retreat, a unisex scent and spicy crisps, it’s all here

1 week ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

The weekend roast For father-types who enjoy their caffeine hit, consider a ticket to the Birdhill Coffee Festival, which runs from June 27-29 in Co Tipperary. This year’s event has The Roasting Village, an outdoor tent with guest roasters, tastings and live sessions, as well as a Boozy Brew Bar, where tips on the perfect espresso martini will be shared, plus there will be demos, a wellness area and a chocolate bar.
Notions and Necessities: From creative and restorative escapes to literary festivals and museums, it’s all here

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

Summer in the second cityOne of the nicest spots for a Cork city summer cocktail is The River Lee Hotel’s River Club. In collaboration with The Boatyard Distillery, the popular terrace is decked out in foliage from west Cork, courtesy of Fox Flowers, and has a new cocktail menu to boot.
Interview With A Man: Jack Chambers

3 weeks ago | thegloss.ie | Sarah Caden

Jack Chambers is deputy leader of Fianna Fáil, TD for Dublin West and Minister for Public Expenditure. Born in Galway but raised in Castleknock, Co Dublin, he became a medical doctor before entering politics. In 2024, he became the youngest Minister for Finance since Michael Collins … HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDHOOD?
Katie Piper: ‘Turning 40 kind of has shame attached to it. For me, 40 represents surviving, still being here, still being alive’

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden

At age 24, an acid attack left model turned activist and Loose Women star Katie Piper severely burned. Now in her 40s, it’s given her a unique perspective on ageing and beautyAhead of turning 40 in 2023, Katie Piper began to notice a certain theme in questions about this approaching milestone. “It kind of had shame attached to it,” she says.
Beauty fix: After years of fake-tan fails, how can I get it right this summer - and why will a wooden spoon help?

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden

The sun tends to be an in-and-out affair in Ireland, but many of us like to keep a consistent tan regardless. Of course we’re committed to our SPF, rain or shine, but the Irish love affair with self-tan and a sun-free golden glow continues unabated. Ireland has, after all, the highest per capita usage of fake tan in the world. However, despite our devotion, the same issues arise every year: how to apply, how to avoid tan hands and how to keep from looking piebald by day three.
Notions and necessities: From performance and art events to coffee roasting and personalised jewellery, it’s all here

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

NECESSITYMidsummer’s dream The Cork Midsummer Festival takes place from June 13 to 22, with a programme that mixes local with international artists.
Beauty fix: Should I be wearing more SPF and are chemical sunscreens safe to use?

1 month ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden

“I’m still shocked by how people are so misinformed about sun protection, or else they don’t want to know,” says Eavanna Breen, aesthetician and clinical director of Eavanna Breen Skin & Laser Clinic. We all know, of course, that we should be wearing sun protection all year round. A remarkable number of us don’t however, and particularly not in winter, but when summer rolls around, we try to get sun-smart again. Breen backs up the message that SPF is not just for summer.
Inside the Barry’s Red Room: Could I survive the hardcore workout that keeps the Kardashians in shape?

1 month ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden

It’s the Hollywood-born gym chain with gruelling classes and nightclub vibes that’s beloved of everyone from Kim Kardashian to David Beckham. Ahead of the opening of its first Irish studio in June, Sarah Caden tries a Barry’s workoutHaving told the room that it’s our final sprint of the session, Barry’s master instructor Anya Lahiri steps to the side of my treadmill and suggests I might have enough power left to go a little bit faster.
Notions and necessities: From music and interactive events to spa and GAA experiences, it’s all here

1 month ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden |Liadan Hynes

Hearing voices The National Concert Hall is hosting its inaugural Festival of Voice from June 27 to 29 at the NCH and other venues throughout Dublin. Dedicated to the power, beauty and universality of the human voice, the festival offers a weekend of main stage and more intimate concerts, pop-up events and interactive workshop performances. Artists taking part include Tolü Makay, Dublin Gay Men’s Chorus, Eimear Quinn and sean nós singer Iarla Ó Lionáird.
Beauty fix: What is dermaplaning, is it safe to do at home - and will it make me grow a beard?

1 month ago | independent.ie | Sarah Caden

Though it seems like dermaplaning has come from nowhere to become the social media thing to do for smooth skin, in fact it has been around for centuries. Cleopatra enjoyed a form of dermaplaning — bathing first in goat’s milk where the lactic acid did some exfoliation work, and then a blade of sorts was used to remove the top layer of skin. In essence, the process remains similar, but modern blades are much, much sharper.

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Sarah Caden

Articles

Notions and Necessities: From a coffee festival to a summer solstice morning retreat, a unisex scent and spicy crisps, it’s all here

Notions and Necessities: From creative and restorative escapes to literary festivals and museums, it’s all here

Interview With A Man: Jack Chambers

Katie Piper: ‘Turning 40 kind of has shame attached to it. For me, 40 represents surviving, still being here, still being alive’

Beauty fix: After years of fake-tan fails, how can I get it right this summer - and why will a wooden spoon help?

Notions and necessities: From performance and art events to coffee roasting and personalised jewellery, it’s all here

Beauty fix: Should I be wearing more SPF and are chemical sunscreens safe to use?

Inside the Barry’s Red Room: Could I survive the hardcore workout that keeps the Kardashians in shape?

Notions and necessities: From music and interactive events to spa and GAA experiences, it’s all here

Beauty fix: What is dermaplaning, is it safe to do at home - and will it make me grow a beard?

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