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Wine with Leslie: New Zealand wines that mum would love for Mother s Day Look to New Zealand s cool regions for a wine for cool mums Wine-tasting on Waiheke Island, Auckland. New Zealand is a small producer in world terms but their impact on the wine world has been huge. Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 08:30 Leslie Williams Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and if I was to pick any wine to please a random Irish Mammy I think I would choose New Zealand. New Zealand has been on my mind a lot of late: in part because they seem to be about the only country that has competently dealt with Covid thanks largely to their smart, competent and compassionate Prime Minister who wouldn’t want Jacinda Ardern as their leader (or in fact their mammy!). ....
Cathal Coughlan: I haven’t lived in Ireland for forty years, but I have that identity The Cork musician enjoyed his brief reunion with Microdisney, but has created a new persona for Song of Co-Aklan, his first solo album in ten years Cathal Coughlan. Mike McGrath Bryan Having bid farewell to a large part of his musical past in February of 2019 with the formal, final shows of Microdisney, singer Cathal Coughlan wouldn’t have been blamed for finding himself at a juncture of sorts. While none of us could have quite anticipated what would be in store in the months and years that followed, the current moment seems ideal for Coughlan to cast a cold eye on affairs of the world. ....
I miss Ireland : Big Sky opens new horizons for former Vikings star Katheryn Winnick After years spent in Co Wicklow on the Nordic warrior tale, the actress is now one of the leads in a flagship detective series on Star, the new Disney+ channel launching this week Big Sky: Katheryn Winnick, Ryan Phillippe and Kylie Bunbury. Mon, 22 Feb, 2021 - 12:00 Esther McCarthy He’s the storytelling powerhouse whose addictive TV hits have included Ally McBeal, Mr Mercedes and Big Little Lies. David E Kelley is regarded as the most prolific writer/producer in small screen history. But even by his own standards Big Sky might be one of his most twisty and surprising series yet. ....
Fashion, comfort and the return of maximalism: Juicy Couture is back Get ready for the return of velour tracksuits as a new generation discovers the cult label, writes Paul McLauchlan The rear view: the now-iconic Juicy Couture rhinestones on the brand s signature velour tracksuit bottoms Tue, 23 Feb, 2021 - 05:00 Paul McLauchlan In a not-so-shocking turn of events, Juicy Couture is back. The American brand known for its ironic take on accessible luxury with velour tracksuits emblazoned with ‘Juicy’ in rhinestones and Gothic script on the butt is charged and ready to capture the heart of the next generation and reignite the passion of its early supporters. ....