A guide to what's hot and what's not
WHAT'S HOT
Shambos Shamrock-shaped rolls from O'Briens.
A national cuisine According to Saveur magazine's doorstop supplement on Irish food, we have one. Bring on the gastrotourists.
Cheltenham Battle resumes next week. Bank on the Irish horses to improve your cash flow - if you're lucky.
Hemp oil Brain-enhancing, skin-softening liquid gold that tastes good enough to use in dressings.
Grounded VIPs Ryanair staff may be cruel, but at least they're cruel to John O'Donoghue as well. You may be a celebrity, but you're not getting out of here.
Garden centres They're coming out of hibernation and selling plants instead of Christmas decorations.
WHAT'S COLD
The cost of canines Not only do you shell out thousands for your trendy crossbreed, it now costs an estimated €1,300 a year to keep it.
Parades Maybe next year, kids.
Eco-holidays What's the point staying in a forest eco-lodge if you've flown all the way to Tasmania to do so?
Ryder Cup radio commercials How much more Christy O'Connor jnr can we take?
Boil-in-the-bag rice Boiling water bombs, and the portions are too small.