A guide to what's hot and what's not
What's hot
Live EarthSeven simultaneous concerts on every continent . . . and then there is Oxegen in Kildare. Clash, clash.
Les Exclusifs de ChanelAll wrapped up, the collection of classic scents has a definite wow factor and the packaging outdoes Jo Malone.
Emo CourtCutting-edge garden design from around the globe at the Co Laois festival.
Power surgesBetter than hot flushes.
Mallon sausagesMade in Monaghan. Leek and black pepper or apple and cinnamon. We love them.
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Backstairs OperaThe Marriage of Figaro tonight at Borris House, Borris, Co Carlow.
What's cold
Fake tanThe products are better, the wipes less streaky, but there's no escaping the smell of that dye on your skin.
Tour de FranceThe once-great bike race draws more headlines for drugs allegations than pedalling prowess.
Public financesPossible belt-tightening looms as the ESRI predicts an Exchequer deficit of some €622 million at year's end.
"Please revert"Bizarre misuse of the word, appearing with growing frequency, as in "Please leave a message and I will revert to you on my return." How do you plan to do that, then?