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Daffodil power
Next Friday, March 24, is Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society’s most important annual fundraiser. Aldi stores nationwide will be selling a daffodil bouquet, for €3.79, with a donation of 50c from each purchase going to the ICS. LH
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Fellini film fest
The IFI is celebrating legendary film-maker Federico Fellini. Screenings of 12 of his movies, including La Dolce Vita, La Strada, and City of Women, are showing from April 4-30. Tickets on sale from ifi.ie. LH
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Savour the fizz
The Pop Stop is the latest product from mother-daughter Irish business The Wine Opener, who also do a very clever battery-powered wine-bottle opener. It makes it possible to open a bottle of bubbles, have a glass and then seal it up for another time, without losing any of the fizz. A marvel for the mindful drinker and if you buy one at The Wine Opener’s Liffey Valley pop-up, personalisation is possible. SC
The Pop Stop, €24.99, The Wine Opener, Liffey Valley Centre; Avoca; selected gift shops nationwide, or see thewineopener.com
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Skin Retreat
This new serum from New Zealand brand Trilogy includes rosehip in the form of rosapene, a blend of fatty acids and antioxidants, as well as tamanu and açai oils, and calming oat extract. The active bakuchiol is a gentle alternative to retinol. SC
Trilogy Rosapene Bakuchiol Oil, €39.95, selected health stores and pharmacies nationwide, or see evergreen.ie
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Inspired party wear
Irish label fee G’s new latest collection is full — not just of the label’s signature strong jewel colours — but softer tones, inspired by the buildings of Marrakech. The line is full of dresses, perfect for the wedding season. LH
‘Flora’ dress, €299, fee G, see fee-g.com