WHAT’S HOT

Emilie Pine
Her collection of personal essay Notes to Self is on a lot of reading lists right now

'Good Girls'
Decent Netflix caper with Christina Hendricks 

Book sales
Printed sales are rising, whereas digital ones are declining

Limerick hurling victory glow
An inspiring All-Ireland win by a brilliant young team

'Sandra'
A podcast for those who miss radio plays, "starring" Kristen Wiig and Alia Shawkat

B*Witched
It's a blast from the denim-clad past as the pop band play the Throwback Stage at Electric Picnic

Vegan fast food
The growth of plant-based cheap snacks and meals continues

WHAT'S NOT

Homebase
Three of its Irish stores are part of 42 closing across the UK and Ireland

Polished Instagram feeds
Will filtered photos look ridiculously passé soon?

Iconic shops selling
The Irish Yeast Co in Dublin has been sold to Doyle's pub

Always on
Stepping away from the screens is becoming as enviable a break as a holiday

Irish presidential contest
When did it get so random?

Bling rings
Low-key wedding bands are in

Peak cocktail bar
Does anyone get excited about new places opening in the capital anymore?