Alan Kelly is feeling fortunate - and it s not just because he landed a new job. The 62-year-old Dubliner was recently named the chief executive of Metamo, a 50:50 joint venture between 16 of Ireland s largest credit unions and fintech company Fexco.
While the role is one reason Kelly feels grateful, he has also been blessed with a bout of good fortune that began in September 2019. Back then, he sold his hotel business, The Maples House Hotel in Glasnevin, just months before the Covid-19 pandemic hit Ireland and devastated the sector. You know what they say; it s better to be born lucky than rich, he says. The decision was all about luck, nothing to do with foresight.
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When it comes to luxurious underpinnings, have you ever heard of the Elia bodysuit from Cadolle? In the
Susan Hunter boutique, in the Westbury Mall in Dublin, it has been a bestseller ever since owner Susan Moylett opened her doors more than 30 years ago. The Elia bodysuit from Cadolle (€240)
“It goes under the bust and tucks the tummy area right in,” says Moylett while spreading out the intriguing garment which comes in black or skin tone and is boned, panelled and trimmed with lace. It comes in sizes from extra-small to extra-large, costs €240 and is worn with or without a bra.
Move aside, Roses. Shove up, selection box. To our mind, the tin of Cadbury s chunks could be the new choice for the family Christmas chocolate box. It s a simple selection of three classics - plain Dairy Milk, Caramel and Whole Nut - in a satisfying chunk. One tin may not be enough. SC Cadbury s Dairy Milk Chunk Tin, €17, available nationwide
Necessity: Heavenly heroes
Irish jewellery brand 7th Heaven s new line, Love Collection: Mummy & Me, is a set of natural rose-quartz bracelets with gold-plated hearts. Adult-sized, €35; child-sized, €30. LH See 7thheaven.ie
Notion: Kids corner
All those waiting for their dates under that iconic meeting spot of Clerys’ clock on Dublin’s O’Connell Street probably had a good look in the shop’s windows as they waited for fate, and romance.
Many of the window displays were the handiwork of Eileen Delany, who had great style and ridiculously good taste in clothes. She wore a lot of John Rocha’s Chinatown range and Paul Costelloe’s Dressage range, and shopped at Brown Thomas and The Design Centre.
Eileen’s catchphrase, as she waved her daughter Helen and her best pal Brenda Aherne off when going out to play or to a disco, was “enjoy yourself”.