What's hot and what's not
WHAT’S HOT
GrabbersGood fun . . . and a film set in Ireland
Gin and tonicForget the last of the summer wine, this is the most delicious drink for now
Bord FáilteWorking quietly behind the scenes, growing corporate tourism amongst other things. Impressive
'The Daily Show' with Jon StewartIf you missed it, this is where a post-break-up Robert Pattinson went to eat ice-cream. And that Jon Hamm goes on as well. Not to mention the hilarious Mr Stewart
ThunderbuddiesSomeone to hold on to during thunderstorms. That's the story anyway
PotatoesIt's national potato week. Head for Keogh's stand on Dublin's Docklands this weekend for your fill of spuddy loveliness
Anna KareninaWe can't wait to see the frocks
Pulling your own ice-cream coneNeon, on Camden St, Dublin 8, gives a free cone – that you get to fill yourself – with every main course. Makes even the men in grey suits giggle with delight
Hey there sailor!Tall ships and those beautifully turned out uniforms have heads turning all over Dublin
Oh Sweet thing'Tamu' in Swahili, we adore the latest addition to the giraffe family at Dublin Zoo
WHAT’S COLD
The Rose of TraleeThank God that's over for another year
Summer bugsStrep throat, flus, there are a lot of germs around – and that's before you get to the worst hay fever season in decades
'Anger Management'Charlie Sheen's new series starts in a fortnight . . . which is very annoying
Night at 9As the daylight hours wane, we brace ourselves for exercise in the glow of orange streetlights
Nudey PrinceLeave it to the musician, Harry. Love Sexy, you ain't
Back to school guiltSqueezing the last of the holiday fun into one soggy weekend with the kids.