The Irish Times Index

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

A guide to what's hot and what's not.

What's hot

CricketNot least because the West Indies is a more exciting destination than, say, a football stadium in Albania.

Sponsored walks and runsThe Bupa run, Sherry Fitzgerald walkathon for Temple Street and the women's mini-marathon . . . keep fit for a good cause.

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Abercrombie & Fitch in LondonThe new flagship store is on Savile Row.

Post-rockUS band Explosion in the Sky and Canadians Do Make Say Think getting the best album reviews so far this year.

Active citizenshipQuite a mouthful, but like recycling, we hope it catches on

Gaffneys of FairviewA favourite pub for soccer fans heading to Croke Park today.

What's cold

New rules of the roadNothing new about 'em . . . and still the same old driving-test backlog.

Badly made school uniformsMonths to go and they're falling apart at the seams.

Airline baggage chargesA rude shock which make you feel like a mug.

Beacon ClinicLord knows the new A&E service is welcome, but it costs €200 "just to be seen". VHI Swiftcare clinics cost €95.

Hotels that charge extra for breakfastIf it's not included, book somewhere else.