Festivals are child's playThere's still time to soften the blow of back-to-school by taking your kids to Electric Picnic in Stradbally next weekend. Weekend tickets cost €240, and accompanied under-12s get in free. www.electricpicnic.ie.
The September IssueWe're all set to watch The Wintour's Tale.
Economists say no to NamaLet's hear it for our intelligentsia.
Banville is backWith a new novel, The Infinities.
The Premiership is backListen to Gilesy, the maestro, on Off The Ball, Newstalk, 7pm.
DancewearThose leotards and overskirts designed for dance and yoga classes are great accessories to put everyday pep in your step.
Eat localRay Collier's butcher shop in Howth is stocking beef raised on the peninsula's one and only farm, Bellingham's.
Campari and sodaTo remind you of the continental holiday you didn't have.
Butterflies are back, tooSchool butterflies, that is, even for parents.
DragonfliesThese guys can be six inches long - it's like Jurassic Park out there.
FleasYes, we are afraid so. It's that time of year again. Dogs and cats are leppin' with them.
Early-morning driversJust because it's before 10am on a Sunday does not mean you can use your mobile phone while driving, while forgetting about indicating.