What's hot and what's not
WHAT'S HOT
Bands reunited Toasted Heretic play Whelans next Saturday. Whipping Boy are at the Olympia in December.
Weekend Darts Today, after almost two years of restrictions, east coasters can once again travel from Malahide to Greystones on a Saturday.
The Helix Great stuff coming up for families, including an arts festival for kids. www.helix.ie.
Temporary credit cards The prepaid "3V voucher" lets you book flights, tickets etc as though you have a credit card, but without the crippling debt. www.3v.ie
Linseeds Two dessertspoons a day of these sprinkly seeds provide your essential fatty acids. Superfood indeed.
Stone skimming Is there any activity - apart from the obvious - that makes a man happier? The world championships take place in Scotland tomorrow.
The return of tights No more worrying about streaky tan or unwaxed legs.
WHAT'S COLD
Hallowe'en masks For sale in September? Now that's scary.
English All-Ireland speeches We hope the captains of Kerry and Tyrone are practising their Gaeilge
Baggage carousel hogs How can we see our luggage coming if you're practically lying on the conveyor belt?
Lip products Primer, balm, pencil, lipstick, gloss, plumper . . . For goodness sake.
No Bowman on Saturdays A favourite morning wake-up call, gone from the airwaves.
Tulip skirts in fashion shoots Has anyone seen a real person wearing one?
Guilt tipping Service is slow. We could have cooked better at home. So why are we still leaving cash?
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