Haberdashery and supplies: From theatre repetitions to collages for fitness to meaningful gift ideas, everything is there

School is out Dublin Old School celebrates its 10th anniversary with two shows at Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre on September 4 and 5. The play, written by and starring Emmet Kirwan – a story about brothers, Dublin and dance music, which premiered at Bewley’s Café Theatre – is directed by Phillip McMahon. ABSOLUTEHU85 Tickets now available at ticketmaster.ie

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Primary needs Make the transition back to school easier for every child with special needs by My communication diarydeveloped by therapists at the Down Syndrome Center. It contains many tips to support transitions, movement and sensory breaks, and emotional regulation, and is also a straightforward way to easily manage everyday life at school and at home. SC 20 €, see downsyndromecentre.ie

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Conrad Club The Conrad Dublin’s The Coburg restaurant will once again host the Supper Club on September 5. The theme is Champagne and Oysters, a collaboration between Henriot Champagne and local oysters from Wrights of Marino. ABSOLUTEHU85 Start 6.30pm, tickets €79 per person, see conraddublinrestaurants.com

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Actively supported There has been a lot of talk lately about the benefits of taking collagen supplements for the skin, but less about their role in building muscle and even their benefits for testosterone production. In other words, collagen is not just for women, and a daily dose of Ingenious Active capsules contains 2.6 g of high-quality collagen, as well as vitamins C and E, zinc and ActiGin, a natural ingredient for endurance and regeneration. Always consult a doctor before starting to take any supplement. SC Ingenious Active, from €73.80, see ingeniouslife.com

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Kennedy controversy If you read nonfiction and are looking for a gripping summer read, Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed by Maureen Callahan is a sometimes grim but always gripping read in the style of a long-form Vanity Fair article (the magazine’s famous writer Dominick Dunne appears several times). The story is covered from Rose Kennedy to Carolyn Bessette, through the lives of Jackie O, Marilyn Monroe and RFK Jr’s wife Mary Richardson. This is a side of history we should all know better. ABSOLUTEHU85 HarperCollins, €16.99, books.ie

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Cancer treatment

Kerry-based Ulluv’s Chemo Comfort Bag was born out of founder Siobhán Stack’s 2019 cancer treatment and her realisation that practical gifts are often preferable to multiple bouquets of flowers. The tote contains a soft fleece blanket, an insulated bottle for hot or cold drinks, an A4 folder for paperwork and a set of cards with positive messages. Ulluv – a twist on the Irish word for “prepared” – also offers a chemo travel diary and other kits to prepare for everything from having a baby or getting your first period to going on holiday.

SC Ulluv Chemo Comfort Bag, €129, ulluv.com, chtralee.com, meagherspharmacy.ie

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Symbols in a scarf Dromoland Castle and Irish luxury silk accessories brand Tidings have collaborated to create a new line of limited edition hand-painted Italian silk scarves, with prints using historic elements from the 500-acre estate in Co Clare. Tidings founder Niamh Gillespie has worked with Paul Smith, Liberty of London and Alexander McQueen. ABSOLUTEHU85 From €159 to €295, available at the hotel boutique Charlotte & Co and online at dromoland.ie

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Make a sound Dyson’s new OnTrac headphones have the bold look we associate with the brand, but are more subtle than the Zone model with its full-face air filter. Available in 2,000 color combinations, the OnTrac headphones offer ultimate noise cancellation, 55 hours of battery life, an enhanced sound range, and a dedicated app. SC 499 €, see dyson.ie