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CONTENTS

Check in06 WELCOME Airport tips for happy

travels this summer

08 ARRIVALSWe greet a new cropat Dublin International Airport’s T2

11 CHECK INWhat’s hot to trotthis season

24 MY TRAVEL NOTEBOOK Tournotes with Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan

26 WEEKENDER Claridge’s hotel provesa roaring success for Lucy White

28 SHELF LIFE Bridget Hourican’sedit of new books and downloads

30 5 GOOD REASONS Eoin Higgins –too sexy for Milan?

32 THOSE SUMMER NIGHTSLauren Heskin spotlights the UK’sbest outdoor cinema

34 LARKS IN THE PARKEoin Mulligan’s events round-up

36 AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TOWASHINGTON DCCaitríona Perry’s go-to attractions

Features38 ALL THE RANGE Tony Clayton-

Lea finds actress Charlie Murphy onthe ascent

46 CASTING LIGHTSMichaelMcDermott presents Irish podcasters

54 ECLECTIC GALWAY Lauren Heskinextols the virtues of her hometown

62 CAPITAL GAINS Buzzy Berlin is onthe button for Xav Judd

78 IN POLE POSITIONYvonne Gordon’s Warsaw wows

88 CLASS ACT Ingmar Kiang getsswanky in Mallorca

88UpscaleIslanding

Regulars70 YOU SAY, WE SAY Our pick

of your favourite rooftops

98 5 HEALTH BREAKSJo Linehan’s feel-good sojourns

106 48 HOURS IN SANSEBASTIÁNMatt Flemmingfeasts on the Basque capital

125 AER LINGUS INFLIGHTInflight news and entertainment

152 TRIP OF A LIFETIME Singerand actress Bronagh Gallagherin New York

Business109 BUSINESS & LIFE Jake

Cigainero’s lesser-spotted Paris

116 A DAY IN THE LIFETipperary Boutique Distillery’sJennifer Nickerson

118 TRAVEL HOT LISTLisa Hughes’ shortcut to newgadgets, hotels and events

120 SLEEPS & EATS Jo Linehanrests her head at the city-centralFitzwilliam Dublin

122 SIX THINGS I’VE LEARNTMargaret Jeffares’ wise words

78WarsawWows

54West Fest

46Gift of the

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Alaïa • Alexander McQueen • Bottega VenetaBrioni • Canali • Céline • Chloé • Christian Dior

Dolce & Gabbana • Ermenegildo ZegnaGivenchy • Gucci • Hermès • Louis Vuitton

Marc Jacobs • Michael KorsSaint Laurent Paris • Stella McCartneyTom Ford • Valentino • Victoria Beckham

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HOT STUFFFestival Feverin Galway City

THENEWWAVELENGTH

IRISHPODCASTERSLOUD&CLEAR

THE RISE AND RISE OFACTRESS CHARLIE MURPHY

POLE STARSWhyWarsaw

Rocks

A TOUCHOF CLASSExploringMallorca

OUTSIDEINSIGHTS

Summertimein Berlin

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EDITORIALEditor LucyWhite

Deputy Editor Eoin HigginsJunior Editor Lauren HeskinSub-editor SheilaWayman

Editorial Assistant Eoin MulliganContributors Jake Cigainero, Tony Clayton-Lea,Bridget Hourican, Lisa Hughes, Ingmar Kiang,

Nathalie Marquez Courtney, Jo Linehan, Caitríona Perry

ARTArt Director Clare Meredith

Creative Director Bill O’Sullivan

ADVERTISINGAdvertising Manager

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[email protected] ControllerBrettWalkerAccounts Manager Lisa DickensonCredit ControllerAngela Bennett

Chief Executive OfficerClodagh Edwards

Editorial Director Jessie CollinsEditor at Large Laura George

Editorial ConsultantAnn Reihill

BOARD OF DIRECTORSChairman Patrick Dillon Malone

Directors Laura George, Robert Power,Gina Traynor, Raymond Reihill, Sam Power

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IMAGE Publications LtdPUBLISHINGCOMPANYOF THE YEAR 2013 AND 2014

Xav Judd began writing soon after he

left Durham University with a degree in

history. Specialising in film, travel and

social issues, he works hard to identify

fresh new perspectives. His articles

have appeared in The Independent,

The Washington Post, The Boston Globe,

The Guardian, South China Morning

Post, Time Out, and ELLE. For his Cara

debut – page 62 – he got the low-down

on the intricacies of a city that puts

thewünderbar into travel, the German

capital of Berlin.

Yvonne Gordon is a multi-award-

winning travel writer whose work has

been published in The Irish Times,

The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The

Boston Globe and The San Francisco

Chronicle. Her overseas adventures

have taken her everywhere from island

archipelagos in Norway and Burma to

hiking in Chile and Macedonia. For this

issue, Yvonne explored the food and

design scene of Warsaw – see page 78.

Join her on her travels at @yvgordon.

Michael McDermott’s most recent project

is called Just Six Degrees (justsixdegrees.

com), which traces connections across

the globe. A Cork native, he’s been

Dublin-based since his college days and

was co-founder and publisher of culture

guide Le Cool Dublin. He has contributed

to the Irish Times and is the co-founder of

the Doggie Do festival (thedoggiedo.com).

Michael explores Ireland’s podcast scene for

us in this issue – see page 46 – and you can

find out more about him at neighbrhd.com.

ON THE COVERCharlie Murphy photographed byNathalie Marquez Courtney, assistedby Ben Keenan, on location at The Dean,Dublin. Hair and makeup by Val Sherlock,with styling assistance by Anne Tucker atCostume boutique, Dublin.

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TOPMARKS

Well done us! Aer Lingusrecently won a Sockie, an

Irish social media Award forits Bringing People Home forChristmas ad; Business Airlineof the Year at the Business to

Business Awards, and a MarketResearch gong at the All-

Ireland MarketingAwards.

elcome onboardand thank you forchoosing to fly AerLingus today. Julymarks an increase

in the numbers of guests travellingwith us. We are now well and truly inpeak summertime mode, connectingour guests to their favourite holidaydestinations. To help make yourjourney as stress-free as possible,Aer Lingus has worked hard overthe last eight months to invest in andimprove your travelling experience.These investments include:

PUNCTUALITY We understandthat the number one driver of the levelof satisfaction that you assign to yourjourney today, will be determined bywhether you arrive on-time. Over thewinter Aer Lingus introduced eightmajor initiatives to improvepunctuality and it seems to beworking. In each of the first fivemonths of 2016, Aer Lingus deliveredhigher levels of punctuality at ourmain Dublin base than our principalcompetitor, Ryanair (flights departingDublin). In four of the first fivemonths of this year we delivered thehighest level of punctuality on flightsto the USA versus our Dublincompetitors. We understand thatyour view of punctuality will beviewed through what happened withregard to your flight, but I hope thatyou can see from these statistics thatyou made a good choice by flying withAer Lingus.

CHECK-INWe understand thatyour check-in and boarding experienceis key. In late May we completed theroll out of automated bag dropfacilities at Dublin (soon to be rolledout at Cork and Shannon too). TheAutobag facilities have cut totaldrop-off time for Aer Lingus gueststo, on average, five minutes. Meaningmore you, family or chilling time. Toavoid airport queues and use our greatnew service during this very busyseason, check-in online from thecomfort of your own home, or evenon your mobile if you’re on the go.It’s that simple and it’s that smart.If you’ve not checked in beforearriving at the airport you can availof our user-friendly self-serviceFastPass kiosks: just tap in yourbooking reference number, enter yourflight details or scan your passport andyou can choose your seat and printyour boarding card. In addition to thequeue-busting Autobag drop servicewe’ve introduced Evening BeforeCheck-in. If you’re located nearDublin or Cork airports and want tocheck-in and drop off your checkedbaggage on the evening before an earlyflight, you can avail of this facility.

Aer Lingus’ chief operating officerMike Rutter shareshis top tips for smart travelling this summer.

WELCOME ABOARD

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BOARDING PROCESSES Toensure a fair boarding process for allour guests - and also ensure that asmany of our planes take off on time- we introduced a new process, whichhas helped deliver the improvedpunctuality performance.

We know that great punctuality, easycheck-in and boarding are key to yourview of Aer Lingus, and I promise thatwe’re working hard to further improveour performance and maintain ourleading position. We appreciate anyhelp you can give us to help maintainthe promptness of our service sothat you enjoy your flight – littlethings that help us get you to yourdestination on time. Happy holidays!

Mike RutterChief Operating Officer, Aer Lingus

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BRIDLED PASSIONSWhere are you going, with your fetlocks blowing in the wind? To the Dublin Horse Show, perhaps, which jumps into action at Dublin’sRDS this July 20-24. There, world-class show-jumpers and the finest hacks and hunters will be hoofing around the grass arenas, aswill the always-elegant side-saddle riders – the beautiful photograph, above, was taken by equestrian photographer Dorte Tuladhar

(equinephotography.dk) at last year’s event. There’s also the flouncy side show that is Ladies’ Day on July 21. And it’s not just for grown-upseither, with plenty of pony classes and a Kids’ Zone inviting little ones to horse around. Adult tickets from €22. dublinhorseshow.com

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SPORT

FIELD LEADERSThe Aer Lingus College Football Classic brings the excitementof the gridiron to Dublin’s Aviva Stadium this September 3.Tickets are available from €35 per person, with family ticketsstarting at €120 for two adults and two children. But it’s notjust the sports fanatics who will be enthralled as BostonCollege and Georgia Tech battle it out. From tailgates to peprallies, to cheerleaders and marching bands, game week willhost an event to suit almost everyone.

And for those who want to watch – what should be a realclash of footballing titans – from the comfort of a paddedseat, protected for all types of weather while having one

of the best views of all the game day action, there arepremium tickets available too. Premium facilitiesensure short queues on arrival, exclusive access toseven bar areas and a smorgasbord of enticingfood options. In addition, fast pour systemsthroughout mean you’ll spend less timequeuing and more time watching the game.Premium tickets are available from €95.

#MuchMoreThanAGameFollow the hashtag andkeep abreast of all the great

happenings around the game.Tickets from ticketmaster.ie.

Loft Hostel, New YorkA converted warehouse basedin buzzy Brooklyn, New YorkLoft Hostel pulls togethercomfort and class to createan experience that is the bestof both worlds. With a freebreakfast (and, happily, freefondue every Thursday), a

gourmet kitchen and basementbar, there are also private

lockers in every room and nocurfew in place. Individual roomsstart from $80. nylofthostel.com

Wombat’s TheNaschmarkt, ViennaOverlooking the city’s biggest

and best food market, Wombat’sis the spot if you’re doingVienna on a budget. Kooky-comfortable decor, super-fastWi-Fi, a cheap‘n’cheerful barto mingle with fellow travellers,and staff eager to give you thescoop on one of Europe’s mosthandsome cities, are just a fewof its many charms. Doubles

from €80. wombats-hostels.com

Clink78, LondonFancy a night in a prison?

Bright and boisterous, Clink78is a 200-year-old formercourthouse, where guestscan sleep in renovated cells.Located in lively King’s Cross,this pocket-friendly boltholehas its own Clash Bar in thebasement, above, which hasfantastic value drinks deals

every evening. Penitent privaterooms from £40 per night.

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UHostel, Madrid‘Luxury’ might not be what

comes to mind when you thinkof hostels, but U Hostel has

stylishly merged the two whilestill keeping it budget-friendly.

Housed in an impressive19th-century palace next to ametro stop, rooms have beenrenovated to boutique hotelstandards with airy spaces andmodern lines. Bed down in thedorms or opt for a private roomfrom €32.50. uhostels.com

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TAILGATE EXPERIENCETell us your favourite sporting venue at anAer Lingus destination on Twitter by taggingyour entry with the You Say, We Say hashtag:#CaraYSWS. The best 140-character tweet,judged by theCara editor, wins VIP tickets fortwo to experience the excitement and uniquebuzz of College Football from a TailgateSuite, boasting panoramic views of thepitch (prize worth €650). Deadline

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ARTS

GALWAY OUTFrom performance to visual arts, musicto theatre, the Galway International

Arts Festival is a finely fettled fortnightcelebrating the creative arts. From

July 11-24, expect an embarrassmentof entertainment, from street theatre toBig Top partying. A few highlights: Elvis

Costello and The Imposters, supported byThe Undertones; the premiere of a new play byEnda Walsh, starring Charlie Murphy (see ourinterview, page 38); and a street spectacular

performed by the world famous Sarrugafrom Barcelona. There’s also the acrobatic

mayhem of Australian dance troupe,Gravity & Other Myths, below, to take in, not tomention Galway’s brilliant food scene (see our

Galway City feature, page 54). giaf.ie

FAMILY

AIR RAISERFollowing on from last summer’sturnout of 90,000 spectators, the11th annual Bray Air Display inCoWicklow takes to the skies on

July 23-24 – be sure to checkout the Aer Lingus A321 flypast

on the Sunday. Promisingmesmerisingmanoeuvres, theshowwill comprise of aerial, as

well as landlubbing, goingson. From a fun-fair and foodand craft markets, to pilots

walking the wings of their flyingmachines, all is set against the

beautiful backdrop of Bray Head.brayairdisplay.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

CLICK THROUGHWhether you’re a photography buff or stillclicking away with a disposable camera(yes, they still exist), make your summerpicture perfect by visiting LandscapeRising, curated by formerObserver pictureeditor Jennie Ricketts, at the SolomonFine Art gallery in Dublin until July 23.Part of the PhotoIreland Festival (July1-31; photoireland.org), the show featuresfour established Irish photographers andincludes work from Dubliner Joby Hickey,above, exploring themes of landscape,lifestyle and people. The exhibition drawsits influence from the 1916 commemorations,so expect to see several pieces brought tolife using methods plucked straight from themedium’s illuminating past. solomonfineart.ie

PUT ACORK IN IT

TheVolvoCorkWeek event takesplace from July 10-15 around scenic Corkharbour. An activity-packed five days

features nearly 200 boats competing in thecelebrated racing series. Enjoy a well-

curated selection of bands and acts afterthe racing too, including Cork indie

icons The Frank andWalters.corkweek.ie

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Cork-born choreographer Luke Murphy splits histime between Ireland, New York and Brussels. Aftera scholarship at Point Park University in Pittsburgh andan apprenticeship in New York with Bill T Jones/ArnieZane Dance Company, his first professional job was in 2009with Punchdrunk’s dance theatre show Sleep No More. Now,fresh from an Irish tour of his ensemble piece On Triumph & Trauma,a 1916-inspired work examining Irish identity, Murphy is gearing upfor performing with Ultima Vez in In Spite of Wishing and Wantingin Venice and Lima, and also rebooting his 2015 solo show Your OwnMan/Mad Notions at next month’s Edinburgh Fringe.

How does contemporarydance in Ireland comparewith that abroad? The gulf inpeople’s perceptions betweencontemporary dance and theatre:Ireland has an incredibly developedaudience for theatre but not fordance. In England, the Barbicanand National Theatre have workedto bridge that gap and in doingso have developed a much wideraudience. Our national theatre,the Abbey, recently commissionedtheir first work from an Irishcontemporary dance company,which I hope marks the beginningof a really important change.

Howwould you describe yourexperience in the interactivephenomenan SleepNoMore? It’san amazing work to perform – youarrive into this huge movie set,essentially. You’re not on a stage

with open space, you’re in corners,you’re on furniture, climbing,jumping, running and fighting yourway through this whole world. Ona stage the audience gives theirfeedback at the end with applause.In Punchdrunk’s work, you can feelsomeone is with you or not by howthey stand, how they shift theirweight, etc. It creates an ongoingdialogue and you have to key intothis rhythm as an actor. It’s sodelicate and I can’t even describehow invigorating.

Biggest “live-action” curveball?One time a man fall asleep on acouch I had to dance on and no onecould wake him up. We just dancedaround him and, at one point, mypartner just sat on his back for amoment and then we kept going.You have to roll with the punchessometimes!

NewYork hangouts? I lived acrossfrom Fort Tryon Park and TheCloisters museum for five years,which are worth a visit. Northagain is Inwood Hill Park, a forestwhich wraps around the northerntip of Manhattan and, at the top, acafé called Indian Road – brilliantspot. If I’m looking for a good pintI go to the Four-Faced Liar downby West 4th Street and oppositeis Taco Shop, by far my favouritein the city. And after Sleep NoMore performances,my local wasWestside Tavern on 23rd and 9th.

Ditto Brussels. I’m still lining upmy staples in Brussels but I like BarBison – right off Beurs – and there’sa brilliant fish ‘n’ chip place calledBia Mara in the centre. There’s alovely park down by Saint-Gillesand Molenbeek is full of great spotsto get a coffee or a bite to eat.

Biggest dance-related warwound(s)? In Sleep NoMore inBoston I put my hand through awindow, which I thought was madeof cardboard but was actuallystained glass. The audiencethought it was just some of the bestmakeup they’d ever seen. I finishedthe show and had to be put in anambulance. I herniated a couple ofdiscs in my neck from walking onmy head last year, so that put meout of action for a few months.

Career highlights to date?I’ve been really lucky but one majorhighlight was when I presentedmy own work, Icarus, at the CorkMidsummer Festival in 2013. It wasmy first time performing there in 10years and it was in the Firkin Crane,the same stage that I first appearedon when I was six years old. It was agreat moment.

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FAMILY

At LibertiesA distinct highlight of the Dublin summer, the annual Liberties Festival returns July 18-23. Fresh from winning Festival of the Year at the LAMA Community Council Awards, some of this year’s highlights include a whimsical puppet factory workshop, sports day in St Catherine’s Centre, a beginners’

guide to burlesque, pop-up poetry, Family Funday in St Patrick’s Park (where you can ride a unicorn!) as well as the annual football match between the Garda and Dublin’s street traders. libertiesfestival.ie

FAshIon

DAwn of CreAtion Running from July 7 until August 16, Brown Thomas’ CREATE is a month-long celebration of homegrown craft and design. To mark its fifth birthday, the event will feature up to 50 Irish designers – from innovative milliners to award-winning ceramicists and fashion designers, such as the work of Aideen Gaynor, left, in extraordinary installations throughout its Dublin store and within pop-ups in

Cork, Limerick and Galway. brownthomas.ie

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bish bAsh bosCh“As a child, I didn’t quite understand what it all meant,” Leonardo DiCaprio told Pope Francis, earlier this year. The actor, who had a print of the painting hung over his crib as a child, was referring to Hieronymus Bosch’s 15th-century masterpiece The Garden of Earthly Delights, detail pictured left. Should Leo wish to understand the triptych better, it’s on display at Museo del Prado, Madrid, until September 11, as part of an exhibition marking the 5th centenary of the death of the Dutch painter. The exhibition also includes a space entitled Infinite Garden, created by the artist Álvaro Perdices and the filmmaker Andrés Sanz, from July 4. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. museodelprado.es

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CrAw DADDiesLooking to experience the

Deep South while keeping the bank balance intact? Look no

further than London’s first Crawfish Boil at Dalston’s Pamela bar on the last

Saturday of each month. Get busy peeling fresh

crawfish over long, newspaper-covered

tables before noshing on corn on the cob, smoked sausage, boiled potatoes

and mushrooms. Tickets from billetto.co.uk.

TEA

Arty teAWhat do you get when you mix highbrow art with mouth-watering pastries and pristine lunchables? Afternoon tea at Dublin’s Merrion Hotel of course. Running weekly (Monday to Thursday, 3-6pm; Friday to Sunday, 2-4.30pm), Art Tea at The Merrion serves up treats inspired by 19th- and 20th-century artists such as Jack Yeats, William Scott and many more. Dig in while enjoying the captivating surroundings of The Merrion’s Drawing Rooms. merrionhotel.com

Victoria March ... London’s Victoria

Embankment Gardens’ Summer Market (July 15-17)

brings together arts and eating, featuring a distinct

selection of handpicked artists and designers,

alongside an always impressive street food

offering. cityshowcasemarkets.com

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Executive head chef atAshfordCastle,Philippe Farineau came to Ireland fromhisnative France in 1998, falling in lovewiththe country and “its wonderful ingredients”.His philosophy of cooking is simple:“French heart – Irish produce”. Here, herecalls someof hismostmemorablemealsas a day of jet-setting fantasy dining.

BreakfastFarmshop, LAWhat a great start to the day... heading to the BrentwoodCountry Mart for a fancybreakfast in LA. There,while sitting at the terraceof Farmshop, I ordered abeautiful version of the classicFrench toast. It was servedwith whipped crème fraiche,pistachio and tasty smokedbacon. I like mine to comewith poached eggs too, andthey were perfectly cooked,really beautifully done. Itwas probably one of my mostluxurious breakfasts underLA sunshine, watchingthe world go by.brentwoodcountrymart.com

LunchLe Grand Véfour, ParisI was in Paris recently anddecided to revisit the Jardindu Palais Royal, near theLouvre, where I booked alunch for my wife and I at theGrand Véfour restaurant. Iworked there about 25 yearsago. The restaurant is one ofthe most beautiful places youwill ever see, dating from the18th century. The highlight ofmy meal was the veal fillet –rubbed with paprika, servedwith courgette cooked withcapers and pine kernels anda citronella tomato juice. Formy wife it was the strawberriesand rhubarb on lemonshortbread. grand-vefour.com

DinnerMirror Room, LondonExecutive head chef AmandineChaignot is fantastic and herphilosophy of food is like mine:exceptional ingredients fromartisan producers, with a keeneye on seasonality and nature.This is a restaurant where thevegetables, herbs and flowersreceive as much attention asthe seafood and meat. Theborage flowers served witha kombu-infused jelly, Devoncrabmeat and seafood andlime is simply amazing. Whata well-balanced dish. Fordessert I would order therose and raspberry withfreeze-dried lychee.rosewoodhotels.com

DrinksThe Blind Pig, DublinAn underground cocktailbar, tucked away secretly inDublin’s city centre wherePaul Lambert has created hisvery own speakeasy with anemphasis on great drinks andcocktails, a place that evokesthe mood and the spirit(s) ofthe prohibition era. Definitelythe best place to finish agreat day. The Diamond Fizz– London dry gin shaken withfresh lemon juice, sugar, eggwhite and topped with bubblyis so classic and so great.Then again, if you prefer thenew generation of Irish ginsyou’ll be pleased to find themavailable too. theblindpig.ie

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AMSTERDAM “This photo was takenjust off of one of Amsterdam’s livelysquares close to Vondelpark in July2015. There was a street party takingplace (which usually occurs every weekin the summer), and I stumbled upontwo performers taking a break!”Niamh O’Donoghue, Dublin;@culturedcuppa

VENICE “I wanted to capture the beautyof Venice from a height, so I took a vaporettoover to the Church of San Giorgio Maggioreand its bell tower. I was able to encompasssome of the most iconic features of Venice,including St Mark’s Square, the Campanileand Doge’s Palace.”Charlotte Grainger, Kent; @charlotte.g_x

INISHMORE “This shot was taken ona sunny April day, in the pretty cottagerestaurant Teach Nan Phaidi on Inishmore,where myself and a group of Italian touroperators fortified ourselves with the mostdelicious homemade Irish stew and apple piebefore taking on the hike up to Dun Aengus.”Siobhan Wright, Milan; @shivishivi

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I RECENTLY FLEW TO ... Alesundin Norway to launch a song I did witha DJ called Kygo. The location wasincredible, the sun beat down on thebeach as we looked out on the water,we had 360-degree views of snow-capped mountains ... it was like apicture you’d see on a postcard.

MY FAVOURITE INTERNATIONALDRINKING HOLE IS ... This incrediblejazz club in New York called VillageUnderground. I love sitting back andtaking in the music and atmospherewith a gin or a pint of beer in my hand.Love that place.

MY FAVOURITE CITY ...Would have to be a toss-upbetween Lisbon and Tokyo.Lisbon is breathtakinglybeautiful, with ocean viewsalmost everywhere you goas it’s built on several hills.Tokyo is like no place I’veever been before and everytime I go back it’s still a realculture shock for me, in agood way.

FOR DOWNTIME ... I’verecently got into hot yoga as itreally chills me out and I listento a lot of guided meditationsto help me unwind after along day. I’m a total movie buffand have seen pretty mucheverything, which makes Netflixdecisions very difficult! I alsofind working out in the gym tobe a great way to switch off, orreading a good book.

IF I HAD 24 HOURS IN LA ... I’d go vinylshopping; for a run on Venice beach; trek up toGriffith Observatory and take in the views; gofor a drive on Sunset Boulevard and pick up anIn-N-Out burger on the way, then check out a gigin Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

MY FAVOURITE CITY ...Would have to be a toss-up between Lisbon and Tokyo.

beautiful, with ocean views almost everywhere you go as it’s built on several hills. Tokyo is like no place I’ve ever been before and every time I go back it’s still a real culture shock for me, in a good way.

STEVE GARRIGAN is one-quarter ofKodaline, the Irish band that hit the big time

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If you saw the Inside Claridge’sdocumentary on BBC Two a fewyears ago you’ll remember thegossamer-fine attention to detailoffered by the five-star Londonhotel. Us being pretty low-maintenance guests however, wedidn’t demand that the perfectlydecent bath be replaced with aJacuzzi, like the Japanese pop star inthe programme – we were delightedwith our premier slip-ons.

This Art Deco diamond inupscale Mayfair was destined toimpress. Launched as a hotel in the1850s, and quickly championed byroyalty and aristocrats, it becamea symbol of the Roaring Twenties:its lobby was designed by OswaldMilne and Basil Ionides, and glass

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door panels by Lalique (presenttoday). A-list celebrities and themega-wealthy continue to crossits threshold and, as a lover of allthings 1920s, I decided there wasnowhere in the world I’d rathercelebrate my 40th birthday.

“I don’t want to go to heaven,I want to go to Claridge’s,” quippedactor Spencer Tracy. And havingticked this glorious place off mybucket list, I know exactly whathe meant.

For a place of such vintage – andwhere rooms start at £540 – there’sa surprising lack of snoot. Superbstaff treat guests with a light touch,from front of house to the lovelyJohn Alves, who commands the lastman-operated lift in London.

Slick, friendly service startedfrom the get go at Simon Rogan’sgrand Fera restaurant. There,we lowered the tone by orderingbeers in an elegant room entirelydominated by wine-drinkers. Butit was all of the London-producedcraft variety (of course) and ourcharming French waiter was onlytoo happy to impart knowledgeof these local brews. As for thefood, it was typical Rogan:complex, surprising, umami-rich,multifaceted and last-supper-worthy.

So whether you’re marking ananniversary – or celebrating yournaughty 40s – do it through thelens of the Roaring Twenties atClaridge’s. Pleasure guaranteed.Even your feet will thank you.

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MEDIADAHLINGDon’t miss StevenSpielberg’s filmadaptation ofRoald Dahl’sThe BFG,released July 1 inthe US and July22 in Britain andIreland, starringMark Rylance asthe friendly giant.Dahl buffs canalso follow theauthor’s progressfrom ages nineto 52 in the newlypublished Lovefrom Boy: RoaldDahl’s Letters tohis Mother (JohnMurray, edited byDonald Sturrock).

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The first book dedicated to theportraiture of iconic SwingingSixties photographer TerenceDonovan, who worked for Vogue,

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IN THE PUBLIC DOMAINLooking for Swedenborg’sJournal of Dreams (1744),Queen Victoria’s TeenageDiaries (1912) or Shin-Bijutsukai (1902), a turn-of-the-century Japanesedesign magazine? ThePublic Domain Reviewgathers “the strange andthe beautiful” from thevast collections of out-of-copyright material roundthe world. Every two weeksthey publish a new essayfrom a leading writer orartist. The site also has out-of-copyright films, imagesand audio – a treasure troveof the exotic and esoteric.publicdomainreview.org

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TRAVEL WHITE SANDS by Geoff Dyer(Canongate, out June 30, hardcover & Kindle)Dyer began his travel writing career following inthe footsteps of DH Lawrence in Out of SheerRage – and he’s still on the road, still followingartists and writers: Gauguin through FrenchPolynesia, Walter de Maria in New Mexico,Robert Smithson in Utah. And, as these ten“secular pilgrimages” show, still doomed to wry,dyspeptic, life-affirming disappointment.

HISTORY LASTDAYS BEHINDTHECURTAIN:TRIESTE ‘79, VIENNA ‘85, PRAGUE ‘89 byRichard Bassett (Allen Lane, Hardcover) Bassettwas a Times correspondent in central and EasternEurope in the 1980s – this is his elegiac, amusedaccount of the last decade of the Cold War. Hestarts in the borderlands – the Habsburg citiesof Trieste and Vienna, and then gets to Praguefor the full drama of the Velvet Revolution in thiseyewitness account of a vanished world.

REISSUE THE SPRINGS OF AFFECTION byMaeve Brennan (Stinging Fly, pbk and limitededition hbk) Ireland’s foremost press for shortstories reissues the Dublin tales of New Yorkerstaff writer Maeve Brennan, who died in 1993after years of mental illness and critical neglect.A new introduction by Anne Enright and anendorsement from Alice Munro brings Brennan’shaunting, understated, restrained stories of threeDublin families to a new generation.

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CULTURE Up close, theworld’s most iconic, copied,parodied and pastiched (from Simpsonsto Sopranos) fresco – Leonardo da Vinci’sLast Supper – is at once completelyfamiliar and utterly new. Ticketsshould be booked online well in advance,as this is one of Milan’s most compellinglyattractive (strictly 15-minute) attractions.milan-museum.com

FARE The saffron-infused Risottoalla Milanese is a local specialty anda source of great municipal pride. The“King of Risotto”, chef Cesare Battisti,creates one of the city’s best, as wellas many other Milanese classics athis restaurant Ratanà. Drinks-wise,make sure to imbibe in the stimulatingatmosphere of the famous Bar Bassowith a Negroni Sbagliato (“NegroniMistake”, made the Milanese way,with spumante instead of gin).

HISTORY Taking almost six centuries tocomplete, the world’s third largest church,Il Duomo, is a bona fide Gothic behemoth.

Cloud-piercing spires and sharp gables houseelegiac sarcophagi and an ostentatious artcollection. The guided evening tour of the

rooftop is as fantastically informative as thespectacular views it affords. Avoid the shops

and cafés in the locality, unless you want to bea spendthrift, but do enjoy the piazza and the

people watching. duomomilano.it

STYLE The mouthfulsomeGalleria Vittorio EmanueleII is one of the world’s oldest,

and most beautiful,shopping malls.Within, top-endfashion brands

abound beneatha beguiling,

wrought-ironand glass roof.

Elsewhere,art, fashionand style

climax at 10Corso Como,the epitome

of the Milaneseshopping

experience, whilethe Piazza San Bablia hosts a

clutch of high street gems, such as themassive Zara flagship store.

NIGHTLIFE Milan is stuffed fullof smart nightlife options. To hearinternational jazz names noodlewhile you dine, tune in to BlueNote Milano; for sophisticated yetenergetic nightclubbing, perhapsCavalli Club is your thing; or, if amore relaxed glamour suits you,the enticing early-1950s restaurantstyling at the Dolce & GabbanaBar Martini should fit like a glove.There’s also the Navigli District,stuffed with interesting bars andrestaurants full of hip locals.

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the heart of Camden.For a cinematic experience with

a bird’s eye view, head to RooftopFilm Club (rooftopfilmclub.com),which spread-eagles over the roof ofthe Bussey Buildings in Peckham.It boasts not only spectacular viewsover south-east London but alsoOscar-worthy screenings of crackingflicks like The Big Short (July 7), TheDark Knight (July 15), The Revenant(July 22) and Goodfellas (July 29).Last, but not least, there’s also ascreening of quintessential 1990sBrit-flick ... Spice World (July 8).You know you wanna ...

mbrace the soaringtemperatures andditch the darkenedrooms, sticky floorsand chewy popcorn

for some cinematic experiences inthe UK’s most magnificent outdoorspaces this summer. Events includethemed nights, delicious foodofferings, historic locations andspectacular views, as independentand underground cinema clubsthrow down picnic blankets, unfolddeckchairs and tune car radios in tothe sounds of the silver screen.

Acquire a warm, feel-goodfactor no matter what you’rewatching with Nomad Cinema(whereisthenomad.com), a rovingpop-up that donates 100 per cent ofits profits made to charity. Showingmultiple screenings across Londonevery week from July 3, it won’tjust be the weather getting you hotunder the collar with movie classicssuch as Casablanca (Queen’s Park,August 13), A Streetcar Named Desire(Brown Hart Gardens, August 17)and Taxi Driver (Royal Academyof Arts, September 1). Meanwhile,the nationwide Luna Cinema

(thelunacinema.com) is all aboutspectacularheritage backdrops,includingHamptonCourt Palace,Cardiff Castle,Bournemouth Pier and HarewoodHouse. They’ve also themed theirfilm selection to its locations,showing Spectre in the groundsof Kensington Palace (August 2),Gladiator at the Tower of London(August 10) and Jaws at BrockwellLido (July 14), along with asmattering of 1980s cult classicsincluding Labyrinth, The BreakfastClub and Dirty Dancing.

For a more laid-back experience,head to Backyard Cinema’sMusic Film Festival (August 8-14,backyardcinema.co.uk), where music,film, and casual bites combine.Thefestival focuses on five of the mostinfluential artists and musicians of thelast century, including BobMarley,Kurt Cobain and Prince, with livemusic, documentaries and featurefilms, plus bountiful burgers and beerto be drained on giant beanbags in

Those SummerNights ...Cinema auditoriums are so last season.Lauren Heskin rounds up the UK’shottest outdoor film screenings.

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Underground Cinema, the lovely people who brought outdoorcinema to Dún Laoghaire, Roundwood and Limerick Racecourse,have teamed up with The Lunaflics to bring old school drive-incinema to Kilkenny this summer. Kicking off on July 8 with theultimate drive-in movie, Grease, they’ll be rolling out all theclassics – and by that we mean the cheesy kind, from Top Gunand Back to the Future to Anchorman, Mean Girls and FerrisBueller’s Day Off. So book your tickets at thelunaflics.com, packthe rest of the T-Birds into the boot of the Ford De Luxe and getyourselves to Kilkenny. €25 per car.

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GALWAY SunriseChildren’s Festival,July 23-24 This uniquetwo-day experience, setagainst the whimsicalwoodlands of Brigit’sGarden, is a pastoralcelebration of all thingscreative and crafty. Getthe whole family involvedwith sunrise yoga, puppetshows, live music andstorytelling plus lots oflocal bites. Bring the littleones to the parade onSaturday eveningand watch theirimagination take overas the larger-than-lifeMacnas hare bounds by.brigitsgarden.ie

BELFAST Music in theParks, until September18 This free, summer-longmusical love-in featuresopen-air orchestral andband performancesin Belfast’s beautifulblooming greens includingthe picturesque RoseGardens (July 18-24) andthe serene Sir Thomasand Lady Dixon Park. Thehistoric Botanic Gardensand its enthralling PalmHouse will play host to theclimatic grand finale onSeptember 18, featuringtalented musicians fromacross the country. Julydates include 3, 9, 10 and31. belfastcity.gov.uk

DUBLIN/CORKLaya Healthcare CitySpectacular, July 8-10and 16 -17 The CitySpectacular is full ofwild and wacky wonders,including The Lizard Man,whose entire body is anhomage to our amphibiousfriends, sharpened teethand all; Betty Brawn theStrong Lady, a hulking,metal-bending, book-tearing gal; and Titan thetwo-and-a-half metre tallrobot. With oodles morestreet performances andevents on during this freefestival, your jaw will behitting the floor at everyturn. cityspectacular.com

CORK Quarter BlockParty, July 23 Perfectfor those looking forbite-sized fun, theQuarter Block Party isa free, one-day festivaltaking place in cityfavourite, FitzgeraldPark. Start the day offby making your waythrough the obstaclecourse – a navigation ofpuzzles and challengesthat are based on theecology of the park –before choosing frommindfulness sessions, livesamba, Aoife McElwain’sSing Along Social,musical bingo and more.quarterblockparty.com

NATIONWIDEWild Air Run, July 1-3,8-10, 15-17, 22-24Who doesn’t want to hurlthemselves arounda five-kilometre inflatableobstacle course? Signup for the Wild Air Run,blowing up in Dublin, Corkand Kilkenny, and face 10challenges that guaranteeto have you in fits oflaughter or nursinga stitch, but more thanlikely both. With coursesfor all capabilities fromfamilies to athletes,expect to be asleep wellbefore bedtime aftertackling this challenge.wildairrun.com

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Caitríona Perry isRTÉ’s Washingtoncorrespondent, swappingher hometown of Dublinfor the US capital. Shereports on all sorts ofstories but now is mostlychasing politicians as theyrace to the White House.“It’s a cool, vibrant,transient and clean city.I love to run the NationalMall or Roosevelt Islandand then indulge in thepopular DC past-time –three-hour brunch.”

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Catch a sunset at the TIDAL BASIN illuminating theJefferson Memorial, then visit the LINCOLNMEMORIAL by night where Abe’s eyes seem tofollow you around. If you’re here on July 4, check outthe impressive fireworks display. nps.gov/nama

Retrace the footsteps of the city’s namesake andtravel the short distance by bike/metro/taxi to GeorgeWashington’s hometown OLD TOWNALEXANDRIA.Historical sites, boat rides and an array of bars andrestaurants await. visitalexandriava.com

Downtown DC is going through a fantasticrejuvenation, as rundown warehousesand once-derelict homes are revampedinto trendy restaurants. History has beenpreserved in Blagden Alley, a protecteddistrict showcasing DC’s post-civil warrowhouse and alley living. Potter alongand treat yourself to lunch/dinner atTHE DABNEY – booking ahead ifpossible. (122 Blagden Alley NW,+1 202 450 1015; thedabney.com)A

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An actor’s life might not have been themost obvious choice for Wexford’sCharlotte “Charlie” Murphy – herparents owned a hair salon, thewonderfully named Scissors Empire, and

up to her late teenage years she and her siblings workedpart-time in the family business, folding towels andsweeping up leftover locks. Destiny, however, selectedthespian pursuits over tonsorial duties; it also helpedthat the Murphy family lived between two theatres –the Opera House and the Dun Mhuire.

School visits to Wexford Opera Festival dressrehearsals were interspersed with partaking in fringeevents staged by local theatre groups and amateur-drama societies. So far, so familiar, but things were tochange dramatically – literally – when Murphy thechild morphed into Murphy the teenager.

When she was 15, Charlie (it’s only “Charlotte”to school teachers and the Passport Office) hookedup with local theatre group, Bare Cheek, and sobegan the excursion from provincial ambition tointernational achievement. Bare Cheek, recallsMurphy, was aptly named – its artistic policy was(and continues) to present challenging work bycontemporary playwrights. Before she could spin acoin she was entangled in words by the likes of Britishplaywrights Steven Berkoff, Martin Crimp and Sarah

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Kane, and Irish playwrights FrankMcGuinness and Enda Walsh.

“You’d be doing Calamity Janeand The Sound of Music just toget the buzz of it all,” she says ofthe light-relief am-dram she alsodid during the same period. It’sa drizzly, dull Saturday morningat Dublin’s inordinately hiphotel – The Dean, but Murphy isgood company – alert, interested,focused. “The camaraderie, meetingpeople – it was such a joy as ateenager to be part of that.”

Being introduced to seriousplaywrights, writers she hadpreviously never been aware ofwas, she states, a defining, pivotalmoment. “Geography made mefall upon theatre,” she reasons,“but Bare Cheek’s introduction tothose writers made me realise that Iwanted to be somewhere in that. Wewould be encouraged to create ourown work, as well as do the work ofothers. So that approach encouragedme to start writing and gave me afever to carry on doing it. We weregiven a blank canvas that was totallyliberating and very expressive.”

Can she recall what it was shewanted to express? “Oh, God ...”Seconds drift by in slow motion.“Some things that, you know ...”A few more seconds pass. Murphy’shesitancy could stem from eithercomplete forgetfulness or totalrecall (the former seems unlikely,the latter could be potentiallyawkward), but she skilfully bridgesthe two by defining the emotionalpowder keg of the teenage mind.“You just go for it! Your limbs go inevery direction at once, don’t they?!Ultimately, you look back on yourteenage self and accept the oddnessof what you were thinking.”

What were her ambitions backthen? She knew she had the actingbug, so what did she aim to doabout it? “I more or less presumedthat I wouldn’t make a living as anactor, but I didn’t dwell on that toolong, I kind of accepted it. MaybeI thought that I could write? AllI knew was that I wanted to be inthe industry.”

Murphy has been in it ever sinceand looks set to enhance her status

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as one of the new (and, frankly,brilliant) breed of Irish actors. Shestarted off slowly and in low-keyfashion with small parts in twoRTÉ productions, The Clinic(2009) and Single-Handed (2010).It was with her role in an initiallyunderrated RTÉ series, however,that Murphy’s career took off likea rocket.

Written by Stuart Carolan, andfeaturing quite probably the bestensemble cast of Irish actors everassembled for a drama series, Love/Hate cast a coldly intelligent andoften unsparing eye on Dublin’sgangland community. Over fiveseasons (2010-2014), Murphyplayed a blinder. As Siobhan,the niece of ambitious gangsterkingpin Nidge (Tom Vaughan-Lawlor), she developed hercharacter from ingénue to scene-stealer with assured incrementalsteps that travelled from touchingto distressing.

“It was a pure gift to comeback to every year,” she remarks,signalling that between filmingeach season of Love/Hate she wasbusy getting her name and faceknown outside Ireland in Britishtelevision series such as Misfits,Ripper Street, The Village and, mostnotably, BBC One’s critically andcommercially acclaimed policedrama Happy Valley, playinga crime-victim-turned-copperopposite Sarah Lancashire. As forLove/Hate, she admits, “the starsaligned for it in so many ways – thewriting, the actors and the crew Iworked with, but also for the agethat I was. Love/Hate ran over fiveyears, and each time I came back toit I became more comfortable in myskin as an actor. Because of that,you relax more and you’re not afraidof trying things out.”

Which brings us back to whereit all started for Murphy: theatre.Almost two years ago, she appearedin Our Few and Evil Days, byacclaimed Dublin-born playwrightMark O’Rowe, at his nativecity’s Abbey Theatre. Murphy’sperformance in the ensemble piece(which also featured Ciarán Hinds,Sinead Cusack, and her former

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CHARLIEMURPHY’SLIKES …BOOKS “I’m playing Anne Brontëin a forthcoming BBC film, To WalkInvisible, so I’m stuck in the Brontëworld at the moment. I wouldn’t havebeen familiar with Anne’s books, but

Agnes Grey (1847) and TheTenant of Wildfell Hall (1848)are excellent. The latter isregarded as one of the firstfeminist novels, and for thebook to have been writtenin 1848 was phenomenal. It’sstill relevant today and veryinspirational.”

MUSIC “Dark Dark Darkare from Minneapolis – I hadnever heard of them before,but I Shazammed a song oftheirs on the radio a while ago.Gorgeous stuff. I’m late to the

game, also, with Woodkid – aka YoannLemoine, a French songwriter andmusic video director. Very cinematic.”

MOVIES “One of my favourite films isEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind(2004, directed by Michel Gondry,written by Charlie Kaufman), whichis just a brilliant piece of work. Greatconcept, so well executed.”

Love/Hate co-star, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor) was outstanding. (Whenasked for his thoughts on Murphy,O’Rowe’s reply is commendable:“Hard-working, truthful, incrediblyskilled, and deeply empathetic asmost brilliant actors are. I lovedworking with her, and would do itagain in a heartbeat.”)

“Mark and Enda Walsh aremy theatre heroes,” she declares,adding that O’Rowe’s Terminus, andWalsh’s The Walworth Farce andDisco Pigs are “absolute favourites.I adore the writing, so being drawnto the weird, wonderful and dark is agiven. There’s always humour there,too, which is another major appeal.”

Murphy is set to continue herexploration of weird, wonderful,dark and funny this month duringthe Galway International ArtsFestival – she features, with Irishactor, Hugh O’Conor, in theworld première of Enda Walsh’sArlington [a love story]. Askingabout storyline and plot provesfruitless, but she captures theessence by describing it as atypical Walsh product of themind: “Where you’re throwninto a bizarre world that can betreacherously dark, but at the sametime has pockets of absolutelyheart-breaking beauty.”

There is, of course, work thatwill be rolled out after Galway– Murphy appears with PierceBrosnan and Jackie Chan in TheForeigner, which will be releasedworldwide next year. And she hasrecently finished filming (for BBCtelevision) To Walk Invisible, a filmbased on the lives of the Brontësisters and written by Happy Valley’sSally Wainwright.

Famous movie stars, award-winning work, ticking off bucketlist jobs – is she now totally spoiledfor choice? Murphy touches thewooden leg of her chair, thewooden top of the table, my head(actually, no, not my head), beforeadding: “Well, you never want tojinx anything, do you?”

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TheMoth StorySlamWHO Julien ClancyWHAT Producer of The Moth StorySlamand founder of the Sounds Alive Festival

Julien Clancy is at pains to point out that“my whole thing is celebrating stories toldthrough sound”. He has been an innovativechampion of the sonic scene creatingSounds Alive (soundsalive.ie), “a wonderfulcinema for your ears,” which brought thelikes of celebrated podcasters Roman Mars(99percentinvisible.org) and Nicholas van derKolk (loveandradio.org) to Dublin for intimatelistening parties. Clancy is also the local linkwith that storytelling behemothThe Moth (themothmagazine.com) producingthe monthly StorySLAM, an open miccompetitive night in the Sugar Club.

Earning his chops with a DJing stinton Dublin City FM, Clancy progressed toproducing radio shows as varied as petrescue missions from inside the exclusionzone of Fukushima in Japan to climbing fourof Ireland’s tallest mountains.

“I think it all starts with a sense ofcuriosity. You have to be constantlywondering why are things the way they areand how did they get there in the first place.I love doing deeply personal stories that cantake time to build trust with the subject.”

Furthermore, Clancy believes there’snever been a greater time to start makingaudio stories for radio or podcasts. “I thinkwe’re only getting started. Even a basicsmartphone will have a voice recorder onit that allows anyone to start interviewinganyone, anywhere and anytime.”

LISTEN UP “My wife and I are expectingour first born this summer so we’re listeningto a lot of The Longest Shortest Time(longestshortesttime.com) – a parentingpodcast that’s really honest and intimate.”


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s this a golden age ofpodcasting or the brinkof one? From globalstars such as Ira Glass(thisamericanlife.org)

exploring a nation through the prismof a theme each week, to the addictiveunfolding of a murder mystery onSerial (serialpodcast.org) or KarinaLongworth (youmustrememberthispodcast.com) unearthing the secret histories ofHollywood, there’s no headphone leftunplugged. And Ireland’s burgeoning sceneis starting to represent itself with aplomb inthe midst of this audible explosion.

Institutions such as the Irish Timeshave cottoned on to the opportunitiesinherent in providing a vocal platformto their writers, launching the likes ofThe Women’s Podcast, while festivalsare springing up such as Hearsay(hearsayfestival.ie), an international audioand arts festival which takes place inKilfinane in Limerick, with the next

instalment in 2017.“The Irish podcast scene is at an

interesting stage of its evolution – the Irishare well known both for the richness ofour conversations and the power of ourwriting,” according to Diarmuid McIntyre,the director of Hearsay.

Alan Bennett, who has created a suiteof podcasts for the creative and curious atHeadstuff (headstuff.org) adds: “Since westarted the network, a lot of people havepitched their ideas to us. We only choosethe ones that have a very strong idea, ora host with a good voice, someone with‘notions’ or who you just have to listen to.”Further fuelling the momentum is theAIRPI – the Association of IndependentRadio Producers – which champions rich,story-led audio.

Consider a podcast the equivalentof a bubble bath offering the luxury ofcontemplation. And one in which the Irishare increasingly finding a platform for theirinnate wit, verbosity and curiosity.

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Documentary onOneWHOLorelei HarrisWHATCreator of RTÉ Radio One’s Documentary on One

Lorelei Harris was a veteran of the podcast scene before its incarnationas such. As the creator of Documentary on One (rte.ie/doconone) since1987, she has spearheaded the development of hundreds of hours ofshows, which have offered unique glimpses into the Irish psyche.

“The burgeoning interest we are currently seeing in long-form radiohas, in many ways, revolutionised and revitalised Documentary on One,”says Harris, head of arts and cultural strategy with RTÉ. “Long-formradio documentaries open possibilities to programme makers that fewother forms of radio permit. The sheer space with which one is workingallows a movement vertically to the heart of whatever one is trying toexpress through the medium of sound.”

The quality of these documentaries has reaped a haul ofinternational awards such as Siobhán Lynam and Nicoline Greer’s TheIrishwoman who Shot Mussolini, which picked up the Gold Medal atNew York Festivals (newyorkfestivals.com) last year.

Receiving countless submissions, Harris has some sage advice foraspiring documentary makers: “Always remember that good ideas aretwo a penny – it’s what you do with them that counts. Do not attempt tomake a topic-driven documentary. Info and experts push the audienceaway; story draws them in. And always remember that you are dealingwith other people’s lives, their stories and their dreams. Tread softly.”

ThoseConspiracyGuysWHOGordon Rochford andPaul KellyWHAT A fortnightly comedypodcast examining conspiracytheories

Gordon Rochford readilyadmits that “talking shite andpontificating about useless stuff”whilst working in a phone storewith his mate Paul Kelly servedas the perfect workout for theirconversational muscles in advanceof launching Those ConspiracyGuys (thoseconspiracyguys.com)on September 11, 2014. Tackling avast range of theories which havebred both plausible and incredibletheories serves as the backdrop fortheir extensive discussions.

“We decided that we would tryto get all the big hitters out of theway in the first couple of years,JFK, 9/11, Aliens, Secret Societies,the usual. These led into avenues

of exploration and explanationthat gave the listener a broadknowledge base to work fromwhen listening to later episodes,”according to Rochford. “Each showtakes about 50 hours to producefrom start to finish, betweenresearch, recording and editing.Personal relationships do take alittle smack – I’m sure my girlfriendfeels like a ‘podcast widow’.”

The boys receive donations fromthe crowd-funding website Patreon(patreon.com) and use social mediasuch as Facebook, Twitter, Vine,Snapchat, Pinterest and Instagram,as well as Blab (blab.im), an onlineplatform that involves the public inthe conversation.

When it comes to boundaries,Kelly is of the belief that, likecomedy, “either everything is upfor discussion or nothing is. Youhave the power to ignore beforetaking offence.”

LISTENUPGordon: “Disaster Artists(disasterartistspodcast.podbean.com).”Paul: “Higherside Chats (thehighersidechats.com).”

LISTENUP “Personally,I love opera and am drawn toclassical music podcasts.”

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An Irishman AbroadWHO Jarlath ReganWHATOne-on-one conversations with thecomedian, writer and illustrator

“It was one of those weird planets-aligningthings,” explains comic Regan on the originsof An Irishman Abroad (anirishmanbroad.podbean.com). “I arrived in London in 2013and like a lot of people at the time, was alittle lost, a little upset that I had to leave andafraid that it might be my last roll of the dice.”

The roll that started out with aconversation with Graham Linehan has nowgarnered more than 140 episodes, positioninghis show at the vanguard of this new wave ofIrish podcasts and frequently nabbing the topspot in the iTunes charts.

“I was blown away by how quickly itbecame a credible thing. As a comic I havespent 10 years working my butt off to try andget my stuff off the ground in whatever format

that might be,” explains Regan.There’s an affability to Regan’s

questioning. You half expect his chats to havea crackling fireside backdrop as he enableshis subjects to uncoil the story of themselves.

“A lot of work goes into good podcasts butwe will never know how much – I like that,”and this is clearly evident when you listen tohim. “It changed my life. I know that. I knowthat the podcast has given me more than Iever could have imagined.

"Who gets to meet the greatest Irishpeople currently living in the world? Whogets to share an hour in their company? Andget to share it with a bunch of listeners whoappreciate it for the same reasons you do?”

LISTEN UP “My favourite podcast is FreshAir (npr.org/programs/fresh-air) with TerryGross. To me she is the best interviewer inthe world.”


FairGameWHO Emily Glen and Elaine BuckleyWHAT The duo behind the Fair Gamepodcast, which focuses on women in sport

Emily Glen and Elaine Buckley are relativeyoung guns on the scene. They first airedFair Game (castaway.media/fairgame) inFebruary and have since gained respectand traction with their podcast dedicatedto Irish women in sport.

“I’ve always had a vested interestin gender parity in sport,” explainsBuckley, who comes from a TVproduction background. Since teaming

up with Castaway Media, an Irish podcastcompany with a growing stable of qualityshows, Fair Game has been looking at theroad to the Rio Olympics next month withathlete Sara Treacy and the rugby sevenssquad, as well as delving into issues suchas doping.

“There is not an underrepresentationof women in sports broadcasting, as such– there are so many brilliant female sportsbroadcasters here in Ireland like JacquiHurley, Marie Crowe, Joanne Cantwelland Sinéad Kissane, to name a few – sothere’s plenty to draw inspiration from.

However, as a long-time fan of sports, I’venoticed a pattern that female athletestend to succeed first, and get coverageafter,” according to Buckley.

“It doesn’t feel like work,” adds Glen.“Learning about new sports and some ofthe incredible Irish female athletes outthere is brilliant, and then they come intostudio and we get to chat to them for 40minutes – it’s pretty rewarding as a fan.”

LISTEN UP Elaine: “The Second Captains[see page 52].” Emily: “NPR’S Fresh Air(npr.org/programs/fresh-air).”

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Second CaptainsWHOMark HorganWHAT A sports podcast on the Irish Timesnetwork with its own multimedia spin-offsincluding TV and print

The Second Captains (secondcaptains.com)are the sports guys you want to sidle up to inyour local. You leave their company imbuedwith a sense of being smarter. Formed in2013 as a breakaway from Newstalk’s highlyrespected Off the Ball (newstalk.com/offtheball), they consist of Eoin McDevitt, KenEarly, Ciaran Murphy, Simon Hick and MarkHorgan, pictured. Theirs is a conversationalcamaraderie forged from friendship thatadheres to the cardinal rule of broadcasting –make it seem effortless.

“We want to make people laugh and appealto listeners who aren’t obsessed by sport,”

says its producer Horgan. “I think it’s good tosee sport as something that can be incrediblydramatic and bring a lot of joy but can also bereally silly and funny at times.”

Boasting more than 200,000 followers onSoundcloud, Second Captains know the valueof amplifying their brand through differentplatforms. “I think it’s really important to providelive shows for our audience, who have been soloyal to us. So as well as shows in Ireland, we’vetaken the podcast to San Francisco and NewYork (with some help from Aer Lingus!).”

Horgan believes you should “be prepared tomake eejits out of yourselves occasionally foryour listeners’ enjoyment and talk about subjectsyour target audience can identify with”. Witha jam-packed summer of sport ahead, expectSecond Captains to be prominent commentatorson the podcast sideline.

LISTEN UP “I was blown away byBarack Obama on WTF with MarcMaron (wtfpod.com). It took placein Maron’s garage and the in-depth,laid-back nature of the discussion –I think only podcasts can deliver ashow like this.”

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GALWAYJuly is one of Galway’s busiest months as it hosts agamut of festivals. Find out where’s best to soak upthe sights and sounds of this wildest of western cities.

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A rare moment of stillnesson the Corrib River, thispage. Opposite, AoibheannMcNamara of Ard Bia.

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AAs the Corrib river thrashes through the city, standingon Wolfe Tone Bridge is the best place to drink in allthat Galway has to offer. An unfamiliar visitor mightexpect to find a quiet, lunar-looking town, huddledagainst the wild winds that blow in from the Atlantic,but the streets of Galway are anything but dreary.

Downstream, the Clare mountains peak outbeyond the Long Walk where the Corrib meets theAtlantic. The ancient, weather-beaten limestone ofthe Spanish Arch, a bastion remnant of the Medievalcity, is flanked by two more recent Galway paragons.Ard Bia (Spanish Arch, 091 561 114; ardbia.com) –nestled within the walls of the old customs house – isGalway’s culinary darling, with an emphasis on localproduce and a community-spirited ethos. Nearby isthe sophisticated House Hotel (see ‘Sleep at’, page 60)where flamboyant decor and creative cocktails await.Further up the river there’s the cathedral, on the siteof the old county gaol, and beyond is the universitycampus, holding 17,000 students who call Galwayhome nine months of the year.



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With two universities within the city limits, Galwayis always a bubble of activity but the city truly comesto life during the summer months as the GalwayInternational Arts Festival (July 11-24; giaf.ie),Galway Races (July 25-31; galwayraces.com), and theinternational Film Fleadh (July 5-10; galwayfilmfleadh.com) take hold. Even if you don’t have tickets to ElvisCostello or Druid’sWaiting for Godot, the city stages itsown theatrical performance. Sunshine slices across thebrightly painted shop fronts, buskers and street artistspepper the weather-beaten stones as onlookers pause,as much to take in the multifarious mix of visitors andlocals as the performers themselves.A wander up the cobbled stones of Quay Street

brings you to Coffeewerk + Press (4 Quay Street,091 448 667), the one-up-one-down café-cum-gallerythat encapsulates Galway at its eclectic best. Initiallyset up as a small postcard printer for local artists tosell their creations at postage-stamp prices, it has sinceexpanded to also include speciality coffee, internationaland local artisan food, books and design, all housedwithin Scandinavian-style interiors.Galway is eminently walkable in under an hour but

that doesn’t mean there’s little to see – there are plentyof independent shops to keep your eyes and walletsoccupied.Wooden Heart (3 Quay Street, 091 563 542;woodenheart.ie) and its next-door neighbour Twice asNice (5 Quay Street, 091 566 332) are two such bijoushops, with creaky floors and narrow staircases sellingwares of antique and costume jewellery, handmade lace


EAT AT…MICHELIN Awarded a star in 2015 (thecity’s second), Enda McEvoy’s Loam, above,takes seasonal, local cooking to another level.Befriending local producers and farmers,foraging for interesting flavours and texturesand sourcing nothing outside Ireland, McEvoy’severy dish is carefully curated as an appetisingdelineation of the west of Ireland. (FairgreenRoad, 091 569 727; loamgalway.com)

COMFORT Chef Jess Murphy and herhusband David set up Kai Café + Restaurantin 2010, right when the city was beginning toemerge as a foodie hub. An ever-changingmenu, rustic surrounds, local ingredients anda knack for exceptional flavour combinationsmake Kai a superior culinary experience in aninvitingly laid-back space. (Sea Road, 091 526003; kaicaferestaurant.com)

CASUAL Starting as a stand in the weeklymarket by St Nicholas’ Church, TGO Falafel isguaranteed to have a crowd queuing up everySaturday. Now finally in bricks and mortarof their own, TGO Falafel promises lots ofmouth-wateringly good falafel options butlocal favourite is The Original Worx. Perfectfor an Arts Festival post-Big Top stop.(11 Mary Street, 086 189 0655)



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and unique wooden toys. Cross over to HighStreet and let the gently simmering fragrances ofCloon Keen’s (21a High Street, 091 565 736;cloonkeenatelier.com) locally made perfumes and candlesdraw you through the stone archway and into its atelier,or lose an hour (or three) in Charlie Byrne’s (TheCornstore, Middle Street, 091 561 766; charliebyrne.com), a second-hand bookstore seemingly held up purelyby a maze of yellowing paper and jutting book spines.Down Kirwan’s Lane is Judy Greene (091 561 753;judygreenepottery.com), the terracotta pottery depictingIrish flora and landscapes that has been a Galwayinstitution for 30 years.

In fact, this is a city that’s renowned for supportinglocal businesses. Pick up a coffee and select from agroaning table of homemade cakes in another iconicspot, McCambridge’s (38-39 Shop Street, 091 562259; mccambridges.com), and you’ll be surrounded byJudy Greene’s Connemara-inspired motifs. Establishedin 1925, this family-run shop and deli converted theupstairs office into a restaurant in 2012 that has onlystrengthened the store’s reputation as a seriousgourmet landmark.

With a great mix of culinary fare, from casualpizzeria TheDough Bros (24 Upper Abbeygate Street;thedoughbros.ie) and the street food of Biteclub (36Upper Abbeygate Street, 091 565 976; biteclub.ie) to theMichelin stars of Aniar (53 Lower Dominick Street,

Eugene Greaneyof The Dough Bros.


MUST-DOSISLANDLIFE The Aran Islands havewelcomed many a traveller from JMSynge to Martin McDonagh to themore recent visitors for Ted Fest(February) and May’s Drop Everythingevent. There’s plenty to astound onthe main island alone – the prehistoricring fort of Dun Aengus clinging to thecliffs and the outlandish Poll na bPeist,a bizarre wormhole rock formation.Ferries shuttle in and out three timesdaily (aranislandferries.com) or,experience the bay at its awesomebest and sail over for a night on aluxury yacht. (charterireland.ie)

MUSEUMMEANDER Housed in asmall, yet inventive space, the GalwayCity Museum is free, with a numberof exhibitions based on the city’sheritage and history, as well as anartistic showcase area for internationaland local artists. Pause at the cornerwindow and soak up the river views.(Spanish Parade, 091 532 460;galwaycitymuseum.ie)

WILDRIDE Take a drive alongthe coast’s well-signpostedWildAtlantic Way and discover the diverseseascapes that open up at everybeach, cliff face, river estuary andcraggy shore. Make a day of it anddrive out to Clifden or hike DiamondHill in the Connemara National Park.wildatlanticway.com

091 535 947; aniarrestaurant.ie) and Loam (see ‘Eatat’, page 57), the city has emerged from the depths ofthe Tiger as a culinary kingdom. Pre-emptively namedthe European Region of Gastronomy 2018, there’s afocus on local, organic produce that proves the West ofIreland is not as barren and bare as its landscape mightinitially suggest.

If the sun does appear, picnic in Eyre Square – withthose take-out morsels from McCambridge’s – orhead for a drink in O’Connell’s (8 Eyre Square, 091563 634). Once a grocers, this pub has kept all itstraditional charms including an old-fashioned cooker(now used as the perfect Guinness resting spot), churchpews, stained-glass windows and what looks like everybottle of whiskey ever distilled. A spacious patio andoutdoor bar means there’s plenty of space to soak up theatmosphere with a decent seat. And if the heavens

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open: try Tribeton (1-3 Merchant’s Road, 091 421600; tribeton.ie), which is all celestial lighting, squishygreen velvet bar stools and killer cocktails. Perch at thecounter and watch the bar staff work their mixologymagic. There are also plenty of great drinking holes inthe West End, including The Salthouse (RavenTerrace, 091 441 550; galwaybaybrewery.com/salthouse)and the indie live-music hub Róisín Dubh (LowerDominick Street, 091 586 540; roisindubh.net)

Galway’s affectionate – really – tagline as being “agraveyard of ambition” belies the energy and originalityof its residents. Like a pint of Galway Bay Brewery’sStormy Port, this is a city that can’t be rushed. It needsto be absorbed and distilled through its people, culture,food and bohemian foibles to really get the sense ofwhat the place has to offer. Which is, really, whatmakes it so hard to leave.

SLEEP AT…BOUTIQUE Sandwichedbetween Quay Street andthe Spanish Arch, The HouseHotel is about as centralyou can get. It’s got plentyof bubbly personality withexcellent staff, bright burstsof colour and some seriouslytop-notch cocktails, left. Duringweekends the place is hopping– don’t be surprised if you endup accidentally-on-purpose

wining and dining the night away here. Rooms from €149B&B. (Spanish Parade, 091 538 900; thehousehotel.ie)

QUIRKY The Stop B&B is an artistic haven just a fewminutes’ walk from the city centre. Run by creative coupleEmer Fitzpatrick and Russell Hart, above, it’s full of simplefurniture, a mélange of artwork and, bang on the Galwegianzeitgeist, breakfast is utterly scrumptious with a focus onlocal produce and unusual flavours. Rooms from €100 B&B.(38 Father Griffin Road, 091 586 736; thestopbandb.com)

HISTORIC Built in 1852, Hotel Meyrick is perchedcommandingly at one end of Eyre Square. Packed full ofritzy glamour, from the Victorian entrance to the classycocktails in the Gaslight Bar, you’ll need your glad rags forthis one. Rooms from €180 B&B. (Eyre Square, 091 564 041;hotelmeyrick.ie)

Daytime drinksoverlooking EyreSquare, above.Top right, livemusic stapleRóisín Dubh.

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CITY BREAK | MURCIABright spark – Berliner andfromagier, Nora, in Dahlem’sMexikoplatz. Opposite, sayProst! at the city’s oldest beergarden, Pratergarten.

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Nazis: the former, during their ascent to power inthe 1930s, as they set it on fire; while the latter wasalmost completely destroyed by the Allies when theydefeated the Third Reich in the Second World War. YetBerlin, which was divided into East and West shortlyafter that conflict concluded and became a singleentity again after German reunification in 1990, rosephoenix-like from the ashes. The Reichstag buildingwas reborn too: the semi burnt-out shell was restored,and then augmented by Norman Foster’s space-agecupola. And the spectacular 360-degree view and audiocommentary from the top of this glass dome – entryis free but you must register online beforehand – is aperfect way to get an initial understanding of the layout

s any self-aware hipster will know,Berlin’s post-Cold War sang-froid,

host of impressive museums and galleries, and someof the cheapest rents and other living costs in Europe,have attracted budding creatives, startup entrepreneursand students in their droves. This unrelenting influxof bright young things has helped encourage not onlya profusion of swanky bars and restaurants but alsoan electrifying alternative music and nightclub scene.And despite ongoing gentrification in areas such asPankow and Neukölln – which could drive up pricesand threaten social cohesion – for now Berlin retainsits reputation as an accessible, open-minded, value-for-money hipsterville.If ever a structure has come to symbolise a city, then

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EATAT…UPSCALE It’s not exactly astonishingthat owner/chef Richard Han’seponymous restaurant received aMichelin star last November. What’snot to love about tucking into inventive,impeccable French-inspired hautecuisine, in a beautifully restored 19thcentury Gründerzeit-era building?Order from four to seven courses –from €58 to €88. (Köpenicker Strasse174, +49 304 920 7242; restaurant-richard.de)

STALWART It may look just like abland, straightforward pre-fab foodshack but the queues around theblock show that Konnopke’s Imbiss isa Berlin institution. Run by the samefamily for over 80 years, the place hasbecome legendary because of theirtasty currywurst (with French fries€3.50). It’s a sausage, which is normallycut into several bite-sized ringletsthen seasoned with curry ketchup.(Schönhauser Allee 44b, +49 304 427765; konnopke-imbiss.de)

ASIAN Owner/chef Tim Raue’sself-titled restaurant wows critics anddiners alike with its creative AsianFusion cooking, left. The minimalistinterior – simple blue seating and whitewalls with the odd painting or piece ofChinese pottery – is the ideal settingto enjoy such dishes as Shanghainesepork chin, coriander and papaya. Youcan’t really go wrong with their four- orsix-course signature menu – from €128to €168. (Rudi-Dutschke-Strasse 26,+49 302 593 7930; tim-raue.com)

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of the German capital (Platz der Republik 1,+49 302 270; bundestag.de).

Due to the historic partition, the city is splitinto two central hubs on either side of the sprawlingTiergarten Park. In the west is the wide, tree-linedavenue that is the mecca of upscale shopping,Kurfürstendamm; and in the east, the public squareof Alexanderplatz, in the Mitte district.

Here, in this metropolis’ most central boroughis a smorgasbord of quirky, fascinating museumsand galleries. None more so than Sammlung Boros(Reinhardtstrasse 20, +49 302 408 33300; sammlung-boros.de), which was converted into the latter from amonolithic, bullet-hole scarred, war bunker. It housesa private collection of more than 500 exhibits spreadover five floors, among them installations, paintings,drawings and sculptures by luminaries such asDamien Hirst, Wolfgang Tillmans and Ai Weiwei.Only a couple of streets away, grab an eyeful, perhapsliterally, at Berliner Medizinhistorisches Museum(Charitéplatz 1, +49 304 505 36156; bmm-charite.de):its permanent exhibition chronicles the evolution ofmedical science over the last 300 years.

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SLEEP AT …EXCLUSIVE Casual splendour meets raw Berlinerglamour at Soho House, top, which occupies eight floorsof a colossal Bauhaus building. Located in Mitte, the 65rooms (they also have apartments and lofts) contain plush,custom-made furniture, the ubiquitous flat-screen TV, freestanding bathtubs, rain showers etc. This hotel is part ofan international members’ club, and those who stay hereare welcome to use their facilities – the standout beinga stunning rooftop swimming pool and terrace. Doublesfrom €250 per night. (Torstrasse 1, +49 304 050 440;sohohouseberlin.com)

RETRO Another fantastic bolthole is the quirkyOstelhostel. Situated in a Plattenbau building – made out oflarge, prefabricated concrete slabs – in the residential partof Friedrichshain, it offers a welcome dose of nostalgia byintroducing guests to the cool retro-kitsch of 1970s and1980s East Germany. Sleeping quarters are fitted out withreproduction wallpaper and original furniture from theperiod. Doubles from €39 per night. (Wriezener Karree 5,+49 302 576 8660; ostel.eu)

ARTY In the centre of town, a quick stroll away from theBrandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden, a stay in ArteLuise Kunsthotel is like being in an indie art gallery setinside a lovingly restored neoclassical 1825 townhouse(a listed building); all of the bright, spacious rooms have beendesigned by individual artists. Food-wise, there’s an in-houserestaurant, Habel, which serves regional and Mediterraneancuisine. Doubles from €85 per night. (Luisenstrasse 19,+49 302 844 80; luise-berlin.com)

bohemian district, Kreuzberg. It’s an institutionseemingly assembled by kleptomaniacs, housing morethan 15,000 objects, from the kitsch to the avant-garde,that shine a light on mass industrial production goodsfrom the last century.

In summer, native Berliners eschew the thronginghordes at the urban beach Strandbar Mitte andhead for the more sedate Müggelsee (Köpenick;am-mueggelsee.de). Roughly 45 minutes out of town,Berlin’s biggest lake has three exquisite bathingareas, including the lido and bordering FKK Beach,and the charming resort at Friedrichshagen. In theneighbourhood of Wedding, Freibad Plötzensee(strandbad-ploetzensee.de) is an under-the-radar gem ofsoft-underfoot yellow sand, sizable wooden dock andwaterslide. It’s also relaxing to chill on quaint lawns,surrounded by the sprawling Grunewald forest (3,000hectares), before dipping into the curved, aquamarinelake at Krumme Lanke.

Or, instead of jumping into water to keep cool,wet your whistle at Berlin’s oldest beer garden, Prater(Kastanienallee 7-9, +49 304 485 688; pratergarten.de).Established in 1837 and open from April to September,an enthusiastic crowd sit around big wooden tables inthe shade of horse chestnut trees, feasting on bratwurstand swigging locally brewed lagers. Later, fling yourselfthrough the Green Door (Winterfeldtstrasse 50, +49302 152 515; greendoor.de). This dimly lit, two-roomspeakeasy prays at the altar of retro chic – think curvywhite walls, plaid wallpaper and framed 1970s pictures.And they do more than 60 cocktails (from €10),

Top left, SohoHouse and urbangardening project,Prinzessinnengarten.This picture, morningcontemplation at theFreibad Plötzensee.


including the knock-your-socks-off GinGin Bash. Afterwards, rock up to alternativenightclub About Blank (Markgrafendamm24c). Although its graffiti-splashed exterior is thedefinition of run-down, the interior is a hedonistichaven. Located behind Ostkreuz S-Bahn station, ahip, friendly bunch strut their stuff on two main dancefloors, with hard house and techno being staples.

Although Mauerpark (Bernauer Strasse 63-64;mauerpark.info) is the best-known flea market in Berlin,it can get a tad overcrowded, so try a low-key rummageat the Raw Flohmarkt (Revalerstrasse 99; raw-flohmarkt-berlin.de) held every Sunday 9am-7pm.Have a banter with the traders who sell everythingfrom antiques to clothing, to books and sunglasses –there’s live music, too.

Bargains can also be picked up at the flea market

SMARTTIPSAL FRESCO This year marksthe 25thanniversary of theClassic Open Air concert series(classicopenair.de). Situated inthe imposing GendarmenmarktSquare, expect to be serenadedby various eras and styles ofmusic – Gershwin, Eva Lind –this July 21-25.

FLORAL Don’t miss thechance to spend some timein the romantic milieu of theBotanical Gardens, during theirmarvellous Botanical Night,July 16. Be intoxicated by thewonderful aroma of more than22,000 plants, as you indulgein a programme that includesguided tours, cabaret, dance andtheatre. (Königin-Luise Strasse 6,+49 308 385 0100; bgbm.org)

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Rainbow flags aloft –Europe’s largest LGBT

shindig, the 24th Lesbian andGay Festival, shimmies intoNollendorfplatz on July16-17. stadtfest.berlin

Mellow yellow –a vibrant home inKreuzberg, top.Above left, lunchat Mundvoll onWaldemarstrasse 48.



outside the town hall (Rathaus) in Schöneberg (John-F-Kennedy-Platz 1; flohmarktberlin.net), while a uniqueway to further explore this leafy neighbourhood, andKreuzberg, is on the three-hour David Bowie Walk(+49 303 087 5633; musictours-berlin.com). It passes bymany of the late, great musician’s former haunts, such asthe Haupstrasse flat he shared with Iggy Pop for threeyears, and the Hansa Studios, where he recorded twoout of the three Berlin trilogy albums – Low and Heroes.The titular track from the latter is about a pair of loversstanding at the monolithic edifice that partitioned thiscity for more than 40 years during the Cold War: theBerlin Wall.

It’s no surprise that Marlene Dietrich was born inthe German capital as, in a way, the actress’s personalitymirrored the city: cool, edgy and with an air of mystery.The Museum für Film und Fernsehen (PotsdamerStrasse 2, +49 303 009 030; deutsche-kinemathek.de)celebrates her life, with a three-room permanent exhibitionfeaturing costumes, photographs and letters. In fact, thescreen siren loved her hometown so much that in 1957 shesang “I’ll still keep a suitcase in Berlin” ... which were mysentiments exactly, as I left this über-metropolis.

MUST DOSMUSEUMS You’re spoilt for choicein the German capital, as there aremore than 175 of these institutions.Perhaps most notable are the 17 StateMuseums, which include the five onthe UNESCO World Heritage-listedMuseumsinsel, or Museum Island(smb.museum). You can gain admissionto the whole lot with a three-dayMuseum Pass (adult €24; child €12),with a couple of the most memorablebeing the Alte Nationalgalerie and thePergamon.

PFAUENINSEL Whisk yourself off toa place that could be the setting for anyfairy tale, the extraordinary 67-hectarePfaueninsel (Peacock Island). Roughlyan hour’s journey – train and short ferryride – from the city centre, the mainattraction on this nature reserve is theeponymous quirky, 1794-constructed,white palace. Relax and have a picnicin the enchanting landscaped gardensor observe the plethora of wildlife,including buffaloes, frogs, goats andShetland ponies. (Nikolskoer Weg,+49 331 969 4200; spsg.de)

BAUHAUS ARCHIVE The Bauhausschool of design, crafts and architecturetotally revolutionised the aesthetic inthose fields by experimenting with formand function. Influenced by Modernism,it was established by Walter Gropiusin 1919, who designed the building thathouses the Bauhaus-Archiv. Inside,there’s a showcase of representativeobjects from all aspects of themovement: ceramics, furniture, metal,

etc. (Klingelhöferstrasse 14, +49 302540 020; bauhaus.de)

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Hotels, cultural centres, officeblocks and even multi-storey carparks – see PARK Bar, opposite– have all started opening uptheir rooftop spaces for thesummer rush. And it’s not justabout drinking, dining andfrolicking against a backdropof splendiferous views either.Selfless, self-sustainable andenterprising folk have evencreated aerial allotments andfarms for feeding the masses.

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Mama Shelter, Los AngelesSundowners with views of the Hollywoodsign, and just a block away from the storiedSunset Boulevard – what more could you askfor? Mama Shelter is one of the more playfulboutique brands out there, and its LA hotel isno exception, from the foosball table and old-school sweet dispensers in the lobby to thecolourful furniture and textiles in its popularrooftop restaurant. There, take your pickfrom a film-titled cocktail (Midnight Run or AnAmerican in Paris anyone?) or live a little with

the Za’atar Margarita, combining tequila,lime, agave, dry caracao and za’atar salt.And in typical Angeleno style, this loftyhotspot is not just for carousing: it alsodouble-jobs as an outdoor yoga studio.(6500 Selma Avenue, +1 323 785 6666;mamashelter.com)

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Fanad Lighthouse, DonegalRooftops don’t come more pleasing than from this restored lighthouse on Fanad Head. The result of a €300,000 restoration, Fanad Lighthouse is back open for business – as a tourist attraction. Now visitors to the Wild Atlantic Way can learn not just about the structure’s history, which turns 200 next year, but also the local area and its marine life via a permanent exhibition of historical maps, lighthouse keepers’ log books and semaphore flags. There are even self-catering lodgings. (Arryheernabin, Co Donegal, 083 809 1199; fanadlighthouse.com)

PARK Bar, LisbonThis sky-covered terrace on the sixth floor of a multi-storey car park is a top-notch rendezvous point for an evening’s bar-hopping in Lisbon’s happening Bairro Alto. Don’t be put off by the the climb up the graffiti-scrawled flights of stairs: it all just adds to the gritty urban intrigue. Nab a seat, order one of their very well-made mojitos, and drink in the spectacular vista of the city’s 25 de Abril bridge – provided you can keep your peepers off the cutting-edge crew that gather to see and be seen as the light of day fades into the blue of the night. (Calçada do Combro, 58, +351 21 591 4011)

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Brooklyn GrangeFarm, NewYorkRambling fields are not necessary forgrowing fresh produce, as BrooklynGrange pioneers well know. Foundedin 2010, the green-fingered go-gettersnow operate the world’s largest rooftopsoil farms, located on two rooftopsin New York City, growing more than20 tonnes of organically cultivatedproduce per year. So successful wastheir Long Island City flagship that theycreated a second farm in BrookylnNavy Yard, left, a 19,800-square-metre colossus of fruit, vegetables andeven free-range hens and apiary (beehives). Visitors can take group tours ofthe farms, while other on-site eventsinclude evening yoga and meditation,food workshops, dinner parties, birdwatching and honey harvesting. (+1 347670 3660; brooklyngrangefarm.com)

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6 Queen Elizabeth Hall, LondonTo be tired of London’s South Bank is to be tired of life. One of the UK capital’sloveliest spots for an amble, this Thames-side stretch is even better in summerwhen Queen Elizabeth Hall’s Roof Garden Bar and Café reopens to the public.Its wildflower meadow (boasting more than 150 species of native wildflowers),woodland and scented flowers are a welcome contrast to the building’s love-it-or-loathe-it Brutalist architecture. Add a bellini with wild strawberries – boom!Summer sorted. (Southbank Centre, +44 20 7960 4200; southbankcentre.co.uk)


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Dalston Roof Park, LondonTrust East London’s hipster enclave, Dalston, to gussy up a humdrum exterior into a neighbourhood triumph.A natty nest of AstroTurf, beanbags, disco balls, allotments, pop-up food residencies and beer garden, theBootstrap-run DRP is only two months’ old but already on the must-visit map. Says Dublin-born, London-basedphotographer Steve Ryan, who regularly shoots for Cara: “It’s on the roof of my office building – I’m there mostweeks after work. Beer is supplied by 40FT Brewery, a microbrewery next door, and monthly food residencieschosen by Root + Bone magazine.” (18 Ashwin Street, +44 20 7275 0825; bootstrapcompany.co.uk)

The RooftopGardens,London

Flamingos in Central London? Arewe having a giraffe? No, actually.

There are four such residents – yes,real-life, not plastic ones – tucked

away at the back of the EnglishWoodland at The Rooftop Gardensin swanky Kensington. This bucolic

sanctuary 30 metres above Londontown was originally opened in 1938.

The Alhambra Palace-inspiredSpanish Garden is still a stunner andstays true to the plans of landscapearchitect Ralph Hancock. The Tudor

Garden, in contast to the Moorishidyll, offers a little slice of Wolf Hall

(but without the cloaks, daggersand beheadings, of course). In thesame building is Babylon Terrace

restaurant and a private members’club. As such, photo ID is required

for entry into the lush gardens.(99 Kensington High Street, +44 207937 7994; virginlimitededition.com)

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AthensWas HotelIf you can steal yourself away fromstroking the oh-so-tactile Greekmarble and shiny walnut in thiscontemporary hotel, you might justmake it to the outdoor terrace of itsrooftop restaurant, Modern. Oncethere, ogle the Acropolis and Templeof the Olympian Zeus, both of whichare a mere shot-put away. And as thesun starts to melt over the ancient city,choose between some appropriatelymonikered cocktails: The AthensMarathon, Golden Century, Parthenon’sGlow and Olympic Spirit. (DionysiouAreopagitou 5, +30 21 0924 9954 /00 800 3746 8357; designhotels.com)

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Casa Angelina, PraianoThe honeymoon potential of the Amalfi Coast’s Casa Angelina is off the charts.What love-birds couldn’t imagine themselves clinking champagne flutes andspooning tiramisu into each other’s mouths beside this fantastic view? Locatedsome 65 kilometres from Naples airport, boutique hotel Casa Angelina’s top-floorrestaurant is romantically named Un Piano nel Cielo – “floor in the sky”. Wibble.(Via Capriglione, 147,+39 089 813 1333 / 00 800 3746 8357; designhotels.com)

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Sleeking beauties – Maciej Slomkowski,above, presides over the boutique Flash onMokotowska 26. Right, rich pickings at“the chocolate lounge” E. Wedel.

“Start with the base,then choose theflavour,” says thewaiter, who istalking us throughthe drinkingchocolate menu.The “bases”are milk, dark,

bittersweet and white and thechoice of 12 flavours to addincludes blackcurrant, rose petals,chilli and caramel with sea salt.After this, there’s whipped cream,ice cream, rum or a liqueur.

We’re in E. Wedel in Warsaw(Szpitalna 8, +48 22 827 2916;wedelpijalnie.pl), an old-time caféwith red and gold walls, dark woodfurniture and chandeliers. This“chocolate lounge” has been heresince 1894, part of the famousE. Wedel chocolate brand, but inthe surrounding streets there arebuildings of all eras, from eye-

catching Communist architectureto smart, glass-fronted boutiquesand shopping centres.

Warsaw, Poland’s capital, hasemerged from a mixed historyinto a city thriving with creativity,designers and talented chefs. Aswith the drinking chocolate, youcan pick a base and explore thecity from there – whether you areinterested in historical themessuch as Frédéric Chopin’s story(the composer grew up here); thecity’s Jewish and Second WorldWar history; the legacy of themore recent Communist era or theinnovative design and dining scene

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of today. And, like the chocolate,it is by mixing the rich selection offlavours, areas and experiences thatyou get a full taste of the city.

A good first base to explore isthe Old Town with its Medievalarchitecture, including cobbledalleyways, city walls and a moat.Although the town dates back tothe 13th century, it was destroyedduring the Second World Warand meticulously rebuilt from therubble, gaining UNESCOWorldHeritage site status in the process.The Market Place is surrounded by17th-century merchants’ houses,while St John’s Archcathedral hasthe crypts of dukes, kings andpresidents. Also in the Old Town,the attractive Royal Castlewas reconstructed over 13 yearsfrom 1971.

SLEEP AT …HISTORIC Dating back to 1913, the Polonia Palace isamong the city’s oldest, and has a fantastic city-centrelocation. Doubles from 275 PLN. (Al. Jerozolimskie 45,+48 22 318 2800; poloniapalace.com)

DESIGN H15 Boutique Hotel’s 19th-century building wasonce a Soviet Union Embassy. Now, it’s all Egg chairs andstriking artworks. Doubles from 360 PLN. (Ulica Poznańska15, +48 22 553 8700; h15boutiqueapartments.com)

CHARMING In Old Town, the quirkyCastle Inn hasthemed rooms, from the sleeper-car inspired OrientExpress to an Escher boudoir. Doubles from 200 PLN.(Ulica Świętojańska +48 22 425 0100; castleinn.pl)

ARTDECO Previously,Hotel Rialtowas a tenement housebut has since been restored to five-star glory. Rooms from434 PLN. (Wilcza 73, +48 22 584 87 00; rialto.pl)

BOUTIQUE Another ex-tenement property, AparthotelStalowa 52 nails post-industrial chic with flair. Rooms from180 PLN. (ul. Stalowa 52, +48 22 618 27 32; stalowa52.pl)

For coffee, head to the charmingShabby Chic coffee and wine bar(Piwna 20/26; +48 572 715 041)to watch the world go by or bookdinner at Karmnik (Piwna 4a,+48 22 468 0664; karmnik.waw.pl) for Polish slow food dishes ofroast duck, salmon or steak and animpressive vodka menu.

From the Old Town, take a strollalong Krakowskie Przedmieście,the city’s grand boulevard ofpalaces, churches and mansions,where you’ll pass the PresidentialPalace, the elegant Bristol Hotel,the University of Warsaw andthe Baroque Church of The HolyCross, where Chopin’s heart restsin an urn, according to his wishes.Drop into Zapiecek (KrakowskiePrzedmieście 55, +48 22 692 7204;zapiecek.eu) for hand-made pierogi –


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traditional Polish dumplings filledwith meat, vegetables or cheese.

Nearby, Nowy Świat is a livelystreet popular with visitors for itsshops, cafés, bars and restaurantsand is pedestrianised at weekends.However, head over to PlacZbawiciela (Saviour Square) to geta caffeine fix with the locals. Or,in the French-themed Charlotte(Plac Zbawiciela, +48 662 204555; bistrocharlotte.pl), breakfastis served until midnight andbaskets of breads and pastries areaccompanied by huge jars of home-made preserves – white chocolate,strawberry and orange. It’s apopular spot – even on a weekday at4pm, there’s a queue for a table.

Mokotowska is Warsaw’s“designer” street, though with morePolish designers than international

a base such as sandalwood or whitetea, then add a floral heart such asdaisy, and finally an aromatic “head”such as pink pepper or ginger – andtake it away in a hand-luggage-friendly 30ml bottle.

If you have time, take a tripacross the River Vistula to theup-and-coming Praga area on thecity’s east side. When Communismended in Poland in 1989, artistsmoved into former factory spaces,

Opposite,clockwise from

far left, fragranceshop Galilu;

Manal HamoodAl-Hammadi on

refreshments;humble yet heartydishes at Prasowy

restaurant; thefashion designer

Robert Kupisz;the Polin Museum

of the History ofPolish Jews, and

Natalia Barszcztaking time out

in Łazienki Park.Above, pink-toned

façades in OldTown.

fashion brands and prices in thehundreds of euro rather thanthe thousands. Punctuated bysalons, florists and patisseriesare showrooms of designers suchas Robert Kupisz who mixesrock, street and grunge styles(Mokotowska 48/204, +48 506170 801; robertkupisz.com) and thesimple, elegant pieces of jewellerAnia Kruk (Mokotowska 46,+48 887 600 101; aniakruk.pl).

Fragrance shop Galilu(Mokotowska 26, +48 22 121 9932,galilu.pl) stocks high-end perfumesby Diptyque and Malin+Goetzbut atMo61 Perfume Lab(Mokotowska 61, +48 601 652 593;mo61.pl), shelves are filled withrows of dark bottles and you cancreate your own fragrance, guidedby trained experts. Start by choosing



EAT AT ...FINEDINING Poland’s firstrestaurant to get a Michelinstar, Atelier Amaro serves upculinary art with a series ofcreative amuse-bouches anda tasty five- or eight-coursemenu option. The weekly menuis based on nature’s calendarand chef WojciechModestAmaro searches and forages forunusual ingredients. (Agrykola 1,+48 22 628 5747; atelieramaro.pl)

WINE With wine bottles andglasses stretching up to theceiling, the focus at buzzingrestaurant Kieliszki – NaPróznej (“Glasses on PróżnaStreet”) is on balancing what’s onthe plate with what is in the glass,

with vino from small Europeanwinemakers matched with dishesbased on Polish traditions.(Ulica Próżna 12, +48 501 764 674;kieliszkinaproznej.pl)

BUDGET State-run duringthe Communist years, “milkbars” provided simple,nourishing and protein-richfood to workers for a goodprice. These Soviet-era canteensare still popular. AlthoughPrasowy has been renovated,prices are still rock-bottom –for example, tomato soupwith pasta is around2.50PLN (approx 60 cent).(Marszalkowskiej 10/16,+48 666 353 776; prasowy.pl)

DRINK AT ...COCKTAILS Pies Czy Sukais a creative space sellingcraft cocktails plus furnitureand design items. There areregular exhibitions and itsinventive cocktails use unusualingredients such as Genever(Dutch gin), Gouda cheeseand orange, combined to makeThe Flying Dutchman. Don’tbe surprised to see molecularfoam in your drink. (UlicaSzpitalna 8a, +48 501 850 114)

CULTURE You’ll oftenfind live music, film screeningsand plays along with thecocktails at Bar Studio at thebase of the Palace of Cultureand Science – which looms

above the terrace. ThePalace itself is now a culturalhotspot with a café, cinemaand museums. (Plac Defilad 1,+48 603 300 835;barstudio.pl)

LIVELY Jars are the themeat Sloik. Rows of the colourfulglass containers nod tothe method of preservingproducts in them, and bothfood and drink here is servedin jars. This cocktail barand restaurant is loud, buthouse cocktails are creative,such as the Black and Chilliwith vodka and chilli syrup.(Ulica Zlota 11, +48 600 396688; restauracjasloik.pl)

Below, JerzyUroczech at former

Soviet canteen,Prasowy, pictured top

left. Far left, a beetrootcocktail at Bar Studio,and ace chef Wojciech

Modest Amaro.

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starting a creative zone. At SohoFactory (Mińska 25, sohofactory.pl),the PRL Museum (+48 606 225525; adventurewarsaw.pl) tells thestory of Communist times with aselection of typical household itemsand at the Neon Museum (+48 665711 635; neonmuzeum.org) there’sa colourful collection of neonsigns saved from around the city.Moreover, don’t missWarszawaWschodnia restaurant (+48 22 8702918, gessler.sohofactory.pl/en) in alarge former industrial space. In

the 24/7 zone (a 24-hour kitchen),diners on stools can watch as chefscook food around the clock, orchoose the restaurant next doorfor Polish specials.

Spend a few days in Warsaw andyou’ll come across stories, buildingsand traditions from all eras andyou’ll just start to understand allthe history and culture that makesthe city unique. No two areas arethe same but, at the heart of each,you’ll find a rich blend of flavoursand layers to whet the appetite.

Clockwise from top left, taking a loadoff in Łazienki Park; electric dreamsat the Neon Museum; the Palace ofCulture and Science is a Warsawhigh point.

SMARTTIPS

MUSICDrop in to the

international open-air festival

Jazz na Starówce (Jazz at

the Old Town) at the Old

Town Market Square for free

concerts every Saturday

at 7pm between July 2 and

August 27. (Old Town, +48 501

140 523; jazznastarowce.pl)

FOOD The Saturday

Breakfast Market, at

Żoliborz and Praga, is an

excellent source of traditional

Polish food, with everything

from fruit and vegetables

to dairy, meats, cheeses,

preserves and delicious

pastries. As well as outdoor

dining, there are children’s

workshops, a playground

and free Wi-Fi. (Saturdays

8am-4pm, also Sundays in

Mokotów, +48 508 121 891;

targsniadaniowy.pl/en)

For further details on Warsaw

see warsawtour.pl; for more

information on Poland, visit

poland.travel.

3 MUST VISITS ...HISTORY Don’t miss the Polin Museum ofthe History of Polish Jews which tells thestory of Jews in Poland over 1,000 years,not just during the Holocaust. You can travelthrough the different time periods via a seriesof excellent galleries and multimedia exhibits.The museum was named 2016 EuropeanMuseum of the Year. (Anielewicza 6,+48 22 471 0301; polin.pl)

OUTDOORS In good weather, head toŁazienki Park for 76 hectares of gardens,paths and extravagant structures such as ahistoric bathing pavilion, palaces and temples

to admire. The highlight is the free, open-airChopin concert every Sunday at noon and4pm during the summer at the Chopinmonument. (Ulica Agrykoli 1, +48 22 506 0028;lazienki-krolewskie.pl)

CITYVIEWS A gift from the Soviets in the1950s, Art Deco-style high-rise the Palace ofCulture and Science was disliked by locals atfirst but is now a cultural hotspot. There aresome impressive Socialist Realism featuresbut don’t miss the 30th–floor viewing deckwith city views. (Plac Defilad 1, +48 22 6567600; pkin.pl)

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Class ActThe hills and secluded coves of Mallorca are whereA-listers like to make their hideaways. Now boastingno less than seven Michelin-starred restaurants, theisland offers way more than chips and beer resorts.

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Ifs and buttresses –Palma’s monumental

Catedral de Santa María,above. Below, waves

gently lap thePlaya de Muro.

t would be difficult,and perhapsdishonest, to discussany Balearic islandwithout somereference to cheappackage holidaysand cheaper beer,so let’s get it outof the way ... Sure

enough, landing at Palma airport,I’m greeted by a throng of stilettoedlovelies adorned with pink sashesproclaiming they’re on a “Girls’Night Out”, while beyond a gaggleof young men sing a song whoselyric extends to little more thanthe word “Oi”. But it’s the last Isee of them. They exit stage left,headed for the 24/7 happy hoursof Magaluf and Santa Ponsa,following in the footsteps of thecountless Britons who fuelled the“Majorca with a J” tourism boom ofthe 1960s and 1970s.

The next day, I enjoy lunch on theterrace at Belmond La Residencia

(see ‘Sleep at’, page 93), the hotelthat embodies the island’s upmarketrebrand personified by the returnof double “l” in its name. Mallorcais now home to no less than sevenMichelin-starred restaurants (one ofthe highest per capita concentrationsin the world), and counts numerousA-listers, such as Jack Nicholson,Tom Cruise and Rafa Nadal amongits residents and frequent visitors.The hills are dotted with billionaires’hideaways, most famously LaFortaleza in Pollensa, reputed tobe Spain’s most valuable property;fans of the hit BBC series TheNightManager will recognise it as the lair ofnefarious arms dealer Richard Roper,played by Hugh Laurie.

La Residencia itself was createdby Richard Branson who, withtypical foresight, bought andrestored the large estate backin 1987. The beautiful people,or what used to be known asthe “international jet-set”, soonfollowed, attracted by the island’s





“Artist Joan Mirófelt that Mallorca‘... still feels as fresh asif the world had justbeen created’”

climate, culture and reputationfor quiet discretion. I get theimpression the locals aren’t overly-impressed by bling, and they havea reputation for being more seriousand reserved than their compatriotson the mainland. Perhaps theirquiet nature is the result of acontentment with living on anidyll that the artist Joan Miró felt“... still feels as fresh as if the worldhad just been created”.

Mallorca’s hot-but-not-too-hotclimate – annual temperaturesaverage a comfortable 20 degrees –not only lures holidaymakers to theisland, but also allows its farmersto produce fruit and vegetables ofsupreme quality. In turn, this hashelped create a simple yet distinctivecuisine, exemplified by the regionalfavourite, pamboli. Translated asbread and oil, I sample it in differentforms on a number of occasions, asit’s available just about everywhere:two or three slices of toasted breadslathered with olive oil, a thin

tomato paste and whatever-you’re-having-yourself – ham, sardines,calamari etc, garnished with a crispsalad. Fresh, seasonal and local, andto use another cliché from the food-critic lexicon, a supreme example of“letting the ingredients speakfor themselves”.

Fish and meats are similarlysimply presented, perhaps with alight dusting of spices of Moorishorigin, but nothing to scare eventhe most conservative palate. TheNorth African influence is alsoevident as I amble around Palma,in its archways and tilework (theMoors controlled the island forcenturies) – and its small markets

Bloominglovely – Sant

Elm, oppositeand below right,

on Mallorca’swestern-most

tip, is a finespot in which to

unwind. Right,swanking it up

at La ResidenciaDeià and, far

right, it’s cocktailhour for Elisabeth

Gordon, outsidethe Hostal Cuba.Below left, a dip-worthy setting atHotel Mon Port.

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SLEEP AT…SCENIC Situated in Port d’Andratx,about 32 kilometres west of Palma, thefour-starHotel Mon Port is a low-risecomplex leavened with traditional Mallorcanstyling. It’s surgically clean and runs with analmost ruthless efficiency (a fact no doubtappreciated by its largely German clientele),starting with a magnificent buffet breakfastand ending with the bar closing at midnight,no exceptions. Rooms from €209. (Finca laNoria, Calle Cala d’Egos, 07157 Puerto deAndratx, +34 971 238 623; hotelmonport.com)

SWANKY Part of the exclusive Belmondgroup, Belmond La Residencia caters forjet-setters accustomed to the best of thebest. Formerly owned, and renovated, byRichard Branson, the hillside haven boastsover a dozen swimming pools, a gym usedby world-class athletes, and its own olivegroves producing a limited-edition olive oil.Original works by Miró hang in the bar, whileartists-in-residence are available for privatelessons. Lunch on the terrace is a gloriousexperience. Rooms from €670. (Son Canals,07179 Deià, +34 971 639 011; belmond.com/la-residencia-mallorca)

VENERABLE With its prime centrallocation and beautifully restored Art Decofittings,Hotel Hostal Cuba is Palma’s go-toboutique hotel. Over 100 years old, thebuilding had been allowed to run to seeduntil a bus driver won the lottery, bought thehotel and set about its renovation. It has anightclub, restaurant, two bars and a rooftopterrace. Note: despite double-glazingsome of the lower floor rooms may not beperfectly quiet. Rooms from €207.(Sant Magi 1, Santa Catalina, 07013 Palma,+34 971 452 237; hotelhostalcuba.com)

that resemble souks, selling last-a-lifetime rugs and expensiveleatherwork. I can’t help noticingthat the jewellery is also of a highstandard, with both traditionaland modern designs reflecting theislanders’ well-developed aestheticsensibilities.

Indeed, Mallorca, unlike manyother sun and sand destinations,has a lot to satisfy the culturevulture: the massive 14th-centuryBellver Castle (Carrer de CamiloJosé Cela, s/n 07014, Palma,+34 971 735 065; castelldebellver.palma.cat), one of Europe’s fewcircular fortifications, housesPalma’s history museum and alsoaffords spectacular views over thecity; Miró’s studio is now also amuseum, the Fundació Pilari Joan Miró (Carrer de Saridakis29, +34 971 701 420; miro.palmademallorca.es), housing manyof his later works. Elsewhere, thechurch and Royal CarthusianMonastery (Claustre de laCartoixa, 4, +34 971 612 181)in picturesque Valldemossa isadorned with frescoes by Miguel

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and bottom, stockup on fish and fizzat Palma’s SantaCatalina Market.

Right, artfuldishes at the Clubde Golf Alcanada.


EAT AT…MARKETS No self-respecting food-lover can stay in Palma without visiting atleast one of its many markets. San JuanGastronomic Market sells posh, ready-to-eat international foods alongsideindigenous fare. Or there’s the moretraditional Santa Catalina – the size of ahockey pitch crammed with fishmongers,fruit‘n’veg traders, butchers, bakersand tapas bars. Stop off at the Rojasfamily’s stand where the staff will guideyou, in English, through the best of thecountry’s hams and cheeses. (PlaçaNavegació s/n, 07013 Palma, +34 971 730710;mercatdesantacatalina.com)

HUMBLE In typical Mallorcan style,Tigy’s doesn’t make a big deal ofitself: there’s no website and barelya shopfront sign. This is no bad thing.Concentrating on the simple regionalspeciality pamboli, each dish is freshlymade with quality ingredients. Withgenerous portions, reasonable prices,friendly service and a beautiful seafrontlocation, this is cheap and cheerful inthe best sense of the phrase. (Avenidade Jaime I 10, 07159 Sant Elm,+34 971 239 020)

STARRY Originally based in Madrid,Fernando Pérez Arellano’s Zaranda wonits first Michelin star in 2006. The youngchef, who had trained at, among others,Patrick Guilbaud’s in Dublin, thenmoved his entire operation to Mallorca.Zaranda offers tasting menus (€115-€155)along with à la carte, and its emphasison all things Mallorcan extends totableware made by local craftsmen.(Castell Son Claret, Carretera Capdella-Galilea, +34 971 138 627; zaranda.es)

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Bayeu, Goya’s brother-in-law,while upstairs a small galleryfeatures paintings by Picasso andFrancis Bacon. My trip across theisland to Alcudia (it takes exactlyan hour) brings me to FundaciónYannick y Ben Jakober (MuseuSa Bassa Blanca, Es Mal Pas, +34900 777 001; fundacionjakober.org),an eccentric and eclectic collectionranging from contemporary naiveNorth African art to an absorbingdisplay of 17th-century children’sportraits on the walls of a convertedsubterranean reservoir.

Mallorca’s bijou dimensions –it’s about half the size of Co Cork– means everywhere is within easyreach, especially with a hire car.The mountains rise steeply andsurprisingly high, to around 1,500metres, making them popularwith walkers and professionalcyclists. Most of the island istotally unspoilt, despite the touristnumbers, and the rugged coastlinehides countless secluded covesand beaches. With a little off-the-beaten-track exploration it’s possible

MUST DOS…GOLF Mallorca offers manyopportunities for the serious player,with the Alcanada course rankedamong the best in Europe. Owned bythe Porsche family, the 6.5 kilometre,championship-quality course (theStimp of the greens is normallybetween 10-12) allows players toenjoy sea views while surrounded bypine and olive groves. Fees of €130-150 for 18 holes apply. Lessons fromcertified PGA pros, using the latesttechnology such as Flightscope andSwing Catalyst, are also available.And the all-important 19th hole, herea beautiful terrace restaurant, iswell above par. (Carretera del Faros/n, 07400 Port d’Alcúdia, +34 971549 560; golf-alcanada.com)

SEGWAY TOUR As well as beinggreat fun, Segway tours are doublyadvantageous in warmer climes, asyou get to cover twice the distanceone might travel on foot withoutbreaking into a sweat. Using thelatest generation of Ninebot gyroscooters, the Old City Tour (€35per person) lasts about an hour aftera short training session, runningthrough pedestrianised streetsand along the city walls, taking inthe cathedral, palaces and more.Alternative routes of longer durationare also available. Anyone nervousabout stepping onto one of thesemachines should remember that they

were initially developed as mobilityaids for the elderly and infirm – thetypical new user will be manoeuvringlike an expert within minutes. (CarrerVidrieria 8, Palma, 07001, +34 971 781194; funrunpalma.com)

KAYAKING As adventure sportsgo, seashore kayaking has to bethe most user-friendly for eventhe laziest of landlubbers. A fewminutes’ instruction at Keidaoutdoors activity centre and you’reoff, skimming across the water at asurprisingly fast and easy-to-manageclip. After that, it’s your choicebetween an aerobic workout orlittle more than a leisurely paddle.Sant Elm’s beautifully clean, tranquilwaters invite the latter, thoughthe athletic can opt for the morerigorous excursion to the island ofDragonera. At €35-40 for two orthree hours’ activity, it’s great valuetoo. (Sant Elm, Andratx, +34 971 239124; keida.es)

to find your own personal, totallydeserted mini-paradise, even inhigh season.

Speaking of beaches, I endmy visit with a few sundownersat Palma’s Purobeach (Carrerde Pagell, 1, +34 971 744 744;purobeach.com), a kind of seafront“experience” for those who don’twant sand in their shoes. Attractivestaff, chic decor and tastefullyrestrained beats provide thebackdrop for a “lifestyle conceptwith food and drinks, lounge,terrace, pool and spa treatments”.A shared Bali bed costs €500 for theday (although individual sun bedsare available for about €40) uponwhich you relax, sip champagneand take selfies. Essentially anightclub that doesn’t open atnight, Purobeach is unashamedlyaspirational, a microcosm ofMallorca’s upwardly mobileambitions. On the short taxi ride tothe airport, a 1970s block of cheapsouvenir shops, chippers and curryhouses passes in a blur, lookingalmost quaint.

Sink or paddle –our writer Ingmar

Kiang and SaraRivero López get

their oar in. Right,a painting detailat the Fundación

Yannick y BenJakober and,

bottom left, cleanlines at Palma’s

Purobeach.

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Vichy Spa Hotel, MontpellierThe ultimate retreat for those in need of a little TLC, this historicVichy resort was once the favoured destination for French aristocratsin need of pampering. The spa and hotel offer state of the artSkinceuticals and Vichy Laboratoire treatments, thorough wellbeingprogrammes and a hammam experience that would bring even theweariest of bodies back to life. The team here pride themselves onreviving guests through a combination of personalised, circulation-boosting, hydrating and rebalancing therapies, and they deliverrejuvenation in spades. The cherry on top is the cuisine. TheirMichelin-starred restaurant, Bistrot, delivers sublime Mediterraneanfood, deeply nourishing for the body and the senses. A break herewill help you hit the refresh button on your body and replenish energylevels you forgot you had.

STAY The Privilege Deluxe room comes with its own private terraceoverlooking the resort’s 19th-century thermal building and grounds isoh-la-la indeed.

FEEL THE BURN In the most luxurious way possible. The spa’swellness programmes consist of four treatments per day for fivedays. Choose a youth-boosting or anti-stress plan and let the expertsindulge you, from top to toe.

PACKAGE Wellness Spa Packages start from €585 with rates in aPrivilege Deluxe room starting from €125 per night. vichyspahotel.com

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin toMontpellier twice weekly.


PACKAGE The Ranch’s rateincludes six nights and seven days(Sunday to Saturday) of privateaccommodation and all meals,from $6,800 per week (€5,980approx). theranchmalibu.com

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The Ranch atLive Oak, LAAs the motherland of health andfitness trends, Los Angeles boasts morewellness retreats than you can shake adumb-bell at. The Ranch stands out for itstough-love approach, drawing a regularcelebrity clientele from La La Land (mostrecently Rebel Wilson Instagrammedfrom the retreat). This really is a moviestar-worthy haven, situated on HopalongCassidy’s historic working ranch inSouthern California. Hiking trails, canyonviews and an organic farm provide thebreathtaking American backdrop to thisweek-long training programme.

STAY At the end of a long day workingout, you’ll be especially thankful for theplush, queen-sized bed in one of TheRanch’s rustic-chic private suites.

FEEL THE BURN The team’s theorymakes sense; instead of putting gueststhrough their paces all week for a quickfix, The Ranch focuses on daily lowimpact, moderate activities designedto enhance metabolism and detoxifygradually. Unlike other week-longintensives, their mantra is a sane andachievable one: a short stay, long onbenefits. You can expect daily guidedhikes, yoga, core training plus dailymassages and nutritional classes, too.This retreat is all about long-term reform.

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YogaTraveller,Co ClareForget everything you think you knowabout yoga breaks; we’ve found the Rolls-Royce of zen indulgences, nestled inthe Cliffs of Moher. Hosted by husbandand wife duo Michelle and MichaelMoroney, YogaTraveller has become thego-to retreat for yogis in the know. Ameditation in their purpose-built studiooverlooking the Atlantic Ocean to thesound of crashing waves is a bucket-list worthy experience. Come for thesilence, deep practice and exceptionalinstructors, stay for the like-mindedcompany, blustery cliffside walks and aweek focused on toning and gaining adeeper understanding of yoga’sbenefits. This is the break for those inneed of strengthening themselves fromthe inside out.

STAY In the retreat’s 14 lodge bedrooms,you'll find deep baths, Egyptian cottonlinens, and sea or countryside viewscome as standard in each of the cosyself-catering suites. Keep in mind though,this isn’t a hotel retreat, so your roomreally is your own to take care of for theduration of your stay.

FEEL THE BURN Sign up for theSummer Yoga Immersion week, August21-28. Two-hour yoga classes, indulgentspa and energy-enhancing treatments,surfing and long beach walks (if you fancyraising your heart rate), and a booze-and technology-free zone.

PACKAGE The Summer Yoga Immersionweek starts from €980, all inclusive.See yogatraveller.com for details andto make bookings.

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Eat at ...CHEEKY While some of SanSebastián’s Michelin-starredrestaurants can feel like hallowedinstitutions of fine food, Kokotxa, asmall, humble eatery found on a quiet,cobblestone alley in the Old Town,delivers seemingly simple yet expertlycrafted dishes in an atmospherewithout pretence. The name refers toa Basque dish made with fish cheeks,its own version given subtle Asianflourishes. (Campanario 11, +34 943 421904; restaurantekokotxa.com)

LEGENDARY There is perhaps nonamemore synonymous with Basquecooking thanArzak. Founder JuanMari Arzak and his daughter ElenaArzak Espina have earned worldwide

acclaim with an ever-evolving menuof inventive dishes rooted in Basquetradition that are both visual andculinary masterpieces. The red egg –slowly poached in a bag, combined withchilli pepper and pork – is among thelatest dishes diners have been ravingabout. (Avenida Alcalde Elósegui 273,+34 943 278 465; arzak.info)

OTHERWORLDLY Mugaritz chefAndoni Luis Aduriz spends fourmonths of each year refining thesensory experience guests receivevia a 24-course tasting menu. Ediblecutlery, edible stones and even ediblecentrepieces are among the surprises.(Aldura Aldea 20, Errenteria, +34 943522 455; mugaritz.com) JO

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Don't miss ...JAZZY The 51st annual HeinekenJazzaldia takes place July 20-25at venues throughout the city. Aseries of free shows taking placeat Zurriola Beach will see artistssuch as Gloria Gaynor, Zapp, NickWaterhouse and Charles Bradley andhis Extraordinaires perform. Diana Krallalso plays on July 25 at Trinity Square.heinekenjazzaldia.com

SHAKESPEAREAN A production ofAMidsummer Night’s Dreamwill beheld at Cristina Enea Park withperformances every night, exceptMonday, from June 21 to July 24. Theaudience will essentially play the roleof guests at the wedding of Hermia andDemetrius and will be served a banquetmeal during the first few scenes of theshow. dss2016.eu

CULTURAL San Sebastián is oneof two European Capitals of Culturefor 2016 (the other being Wroclaw inPoland) and a full slate of events iscurrently under way. The SuddenlyEurope project will see singers ofimprovised song from around the worldperform in public spaces throughoutthe city from July 11-16, with a finalperformance scheduled for July 16at 7pm at the Kursaal auditorium.dss2016.eu

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Drink at ...SWEET The villages surroundingSan Sebastián are legendary for theirhard apple cider houses. IpintzaSagardotegia, which can be found atthe top of a hill in Astigarraga, has acosy atmosphere with wooden benchesand tables. After ordering a set menu,guests can help themselves to ciderfrom the gigantic wooden barrels in thenext room. (Santio Zaharra Kalea 12,Astigarraga, +34 688 811 724; ipintza.com)

SUCCULENT La Cuchara de SanTelmo is one of the city’s greatestpurveyors of creative and decadentpintxos (the Basque version of tapas).Wash down two- or three-bite dishesof succulent foie gras, veal cheeksand suckling pig with glasses of beeror txakoli, the local sparkling whitewine. (Calle del Treinta y Unode Agosto 28, +34 943 435 446;lacucharadesantelmo.com)

SNACKING If you have opted to spendyour evening popping from one pintxosbar to the next through the Old Town,a stop at A Fuego Negro is a must. Therestaurant serves inventive modernpintxos creations, to go along with itsextensive wine list, in a contemporary,relaxed atmosphere. Wander in and helpyourself to whatever has been laid outon the countertops. (Calle 31 de Agosto31, +34 650 135 373; afuegonegro.com)

Sleep at …ROMANTIC The area surroundingLa Concha Beach has an historicBelle Époque character that invitesguests to imagine the city as a resortdestination for Spain’s aristocrats inthe early 20th century. The elegantHusa Hotel Europa, just steps fromthe beach, embodies this feeling withan overall antique ambience, includingdecorative wrought-iron railings onthe balconies. (San Martin Kalea 52,+34 943 470 880; husa.es)

MODERN In a city known for itsclassical charms, the Hotel Zenit SanSebastián, opened in 2014, offers78 impeccably designed modernhotel rooms. Located in a quietneighbourhood, a short drive from the

Old Town, Zenit has a rooftop solariumwith a hot tub and a chic restaurantserving modern Basque cuisine.(Antonio Maria Labaien 1, +34 943 325325; sansebastian.zenithoteles.com)

ELEGANT Named after theSpanish queen who made her summerhome here in the late 19th century,the Hotel Maria Cristina is thepreferred accommodation for starsattending the city’s annual filmfestival in September – how aboutvamping it up in the Bette Davis Suite?Overlooking the Urumea River, itsgrand exterior makes the hotel oneof the city’s most impressive buildings.(Paseo Republica Argentina 4, +34 943437 600; hotel-mariacristina.com)

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ONBUSINESS Making travel work for you

Floatingour BoatA renovated shipping centre aims tobecome the world’s largest digitalbusiness incubator in the heart ofplayful Paris, reports Jake Cigainero.


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tartups in the Frenchcapital don’t havea central home likeCalifornia’s SiliconValley or the Wharfin London. Paris has

long relegated big business to thesoulless faux city of skyscrapers atLa Défense.But all the French tech hopefuls

who dream of becoming a “unicorn”– a company valued at more than€1 billion – will soon have thechance to anchor in a repurposedshipping centre called La Hallede Freyssinet on the Seine, in the13th arrondissement. The newbusiness hub claims it will be theworld’s largest digital incubator ashost to 1,000 startups. Last year,digital technology represented 5.5

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Do as Parisians do and ambleCanal de l’Ourcq in the Parc de laVillette. Below, a rendering of La

Halle de Freyssinet, which aims tohost 1,000 startup companies.

per cent of France’s GDP and this isestimated to increase by €100 billionby 2020.In recent years the French

government has made it easierfor the growing generation ofentrepreneurs to make theirwhizzbang ideas a reality. Francehas given rise to some of the hottestdigital companies, such as ride-shareservice BlaBlaCar, which raised€175 million in 2015 and is valuedat more than €1 billion. Digitalmarketing company Criteo, whichpopulates your social networks andonline searches with ads to makeyou click and buy, has also passedthat €1 billion valuation mark andhas gone global with offices aroundthe world.But don’t think French

entrepreneurs have forgotten theircultural roots. D.Vine is a companythat has created a machine todecant wine properly and regulateits temperature.Nor need you worry that Paris

is becoming all work and no play.The city is still one of the world’sfavourite playgrounds, where classicsget reinvented and revamped.

SMART MONEYParis looks beautiful from a Seine River cruise, butjoin the real Parisians on the Canal de l’Ourcq.Every weekend until August 21, water shuttlescost just €1 on Saturdays and €2 on Sunday. Lifeis lived on the canal in the summer with pétanque,picnics, parties and music shows. Canal boatsare the quickest route from the street to the freeopen-air cinema in the Parc de la Villette.


Eat at …MODERN Chef William Pradeleix’sretro-sleek bistro Will – dishespictured right – is a gem off the well-beaten path. Don’t mistake his Frenchcuisine for fusion, but Asian influencesdo find their way onto plates as hints ofsesame in duck with coriander pesto,and cheese cake mousse with mangoand crystalised yuzu citrus. (75 RueCrozatier, +33 153 170 244)

CASUAL Deli/rotisserie Jeanne B,left, offers tasty simplicity to fuelthe climb up the hill to Sacré-Coeur.The Montmartre eatery specialisesin roasted pattes noires chicken andlamb from the Pyrenees, and dressesup croque monsieur with lobster foran elegant twist on the French snackclassic. (61 Rue Lepic, +33 142 511 753;jeanne-b-comestibles.com)

FRESH Beer isn’t the first libationto come to mind in Paris, butLe Triangle, left, offers a breakfrom wine with eight internationalcraft brews and a changingseasonal menu of plates to share.Once a month the brasseriegoes Québécois and serves theCanadian chips classic, poutine.(13 Rue Jacques Louvel Tessier,+33 171 395 802; triangleparis.com)

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July in France can onlymean Bastille Day! Of coursethere’s the Champs Élysées

parade but the main attractionis the Bals des Pompiers, theraucous parties hosted by

French firemen at fire stationsaround the city on

July 13-14.

“Last year, digital technology represented 5.5 per cent of France’sGDP and this is estimated to increase by €100 billion by 2020”


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A vision of the futurefrom the past – Le CinqCodet Hotel, housedin the former FranceTelecom building.

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COSY Down a narrow street off thelively Rue Montorgueil, Redd, above,pours interesting wines from France andItaly in an intimate stone-wall space withcowhide stools. Owners Rob from NewZealand and Marketa (an ex-sommelierat Arpège) from Czech Republicharmonise serious wine with a relaxedambience. (28 Rue Saint-Sauveur,+33 638 873 859; reddparis.com)

HIP Cool off witha gin concoctionat Tiger – rightand below. Palmtree-covered wallstransport imbibersto tropical localesaway from the bustleof Saint-Germain. Try theaward-winning French Flairmade with gin, absinthe and orangebitters, or mix and match to createyour own smash. (13 Rue Princesse,+33 184 058 174; tiger-paris.com)

EXCLUSIVE The pretty people ofParis populate the longtime see-and-be-seen nightclub Le Montana. Modelsand wannabes strut around quaffingchampagne at the ultra-selectivehotspot where there’s often a cortègeof Saturday night hopefuls waitingto enter. Better to know a regularwho knows the doorman.(28 Rue Saint-Benoît, +33 153637 920; hotel-lemontana.com)

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Stay at ...LUXE After four years of renovationat the city’s toniest address, the mythicRitz Paris was the most anticipated hotelopening of 2016. Coco Chanel once calledthe opulent hotel home and now guestscan pamper at her iconic label’s first spa.Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Sale helmsfine-dining restaurant L’Espadon. Roomsfrom €1,100. (15 Place Vendôme,+33 143 163 030; ritzparis.com)

SLEEK The ambience is a vision of thefuture from the past at Le Cinq Codet.Designer Jean-Philippe Nuel’s moderngeometry in the new interiors of the formerFrance Telecom building makes you feellike you have boarded the Mad Men dreamboat, and it feels like home. Rooms from€299. (5 Rue Louis Codet, +33 153 851 560;lecinqcodet.com)

CHARMING An old haunt of 20th-century artists and writers such as Colette,Montmartre’s Terrass Hotel embodiessophistication in the old hillside village.A recent renovation polished rooms withcontemporary patina and added a rooftopbar and restaurant with a sweeping viewto accompany breakfast or apéro. Roomsfrom €160. (12-14 Rue Joseph de Maistre,+33 146 067 285; terrass-hotel.com)


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Downtime at ...STYLE Bag options for men have comea long way from the polar extremesof all-business brief cases and boringbackpacks. Good Manners stocks someof the most stylish designs, from Danishlabel Rains waterproof bags for keepinggear dry, to modern architecturalrucksacks by Parisian brand Côte et Ciel.(13 Avenue Daumesnil, +33 952 417 507;good-manners.com)

LEARN Discover France one sip ata time with Paris by the Glass. Wineexpert Preston Mohr demystifies thecomplexities of French wine throughcustomised private tastings and walkingtours, with plenty of eating and drinkingalong the way. Ditch the city for the dayand escape to Champagne or the LoireValley to meet the holy, hardworkingwinemakers. parisbytheglass.com

CINEMA What’s more pictureperfect than seeing a black-and-whitefilm in Paris? Step back in time at LeDesperado cinema. The arthousetheatre screens a mix of classic Frenchand American films. A sultry ElizabethTaylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof? Oui!(23 Rue des Ecoles, +33 143 257 207;desperado.cine.allocine.fr)

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Edinburgh-born Jennifer Nickerson is aco-founder of Tipperary Boutique Distillery.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

7am I generally wake up to the “dawn chorus”provided by our dog, Sass the Alsatian, whowakes us up like clockwork every morninglooking to be let out. After grabbing a quickcoffee and checking emails that have comein from the US and Australia overnight, I thentake her for a proper stroll around the farm.I can never resist a first look each day at thebarley that we are growing for whiskey.

8am I’m at my desk at 8am each day asmornings are my office time. As an accountantand the only current full-time employee ofthe Tipperary Boutique Distillery, my tasksvary – meaning that I could be doing anythingfrom updating our accounting software toanswering website queries. I also like to keepup to date with whiskey news by scanning mydaily Google alerts and trade newsletters.Whenever I can, I head to the gym for a boot-camp or spinning class.

12noon There’s always something happeningon the farm and, if it’s relevant to our barleycrop, I’ll go out and get some pictures orvideos. My fiancé Liam and his brother andfather provide all the strong arm work whileI handle the photography brief. Shots likethese are really useful for our website andsocial media accounts. People on our socialmedia feed from all over the world seemto really enjoy finding out more about howconnected we are to the land – where ourspirit begins its journey.

2pm Afternoons are for client visits, tastingevents or discussions on sales. I spend a lotof time travelling to our wholesalers and

retailers and talking about our whiskey, thefarm and our future plans. If I’m not on theroad, I spend the afternoon catching upwith our overseas importers, making surethat sales are going well and discussingpromotions and marketing efforts. We liketo ensure that sales that have worked wellin one market are communicated to othermarkets, and that all our promotions arein-line with our overall brand message.

6.30pm We have a catch-up call with themain shareholders every couple of days.This is a short call to discuss regular itemsand it supports the longer Sunday weeklycall, which is used to discuss strategicdirection and budgets. I worked with KPMGfor seven years and apply a lot of the processstructure that I found there to our company.While it’s not the romantic side of startingyour own business, it makes sure thateveryone is clear on where we are andwhere we are going.

7.30pm I normally take the dog for a runaround the local roads in the evening (I’mtraining for a half-marathon so I do my shortruns during the week). I grab a quick bite toeat when I return and spend the rest of theevening updating our Facebook, Twitter andInstagram with pictures and stories fromthe day and replying to any messages orcomments that I didn’t manage to get backto. I try to spend some time relaxing with awhiskey or playing video games with Liam(we have two Xboxes and a Wii in the house– we’re very competitive) before I go to bedand start it all again in the morning!

I LOVE VISITING…

EDINBURGH, SCOTLANDMy family isfrom Edinburgh and I met my Irish fiancéLiam there. It’s a stunningly old, beautifulcity and I visit every year for WhiskyStramash in May and the Fringe festivalin August. The view of Arthur’s Seat fromEdinburgh Castle, top, and Holyrood Parkis my favourite cityscape in the world.

DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY I visitedDüsseldorf on business for the firsttime late last year and loved the city.We’ve recently partnered with a Germanimporter and I can’t wait to visit again.I’d highly recommend a cruise on theRhine for anyone visiting Düsseldorf: it’sa fantastic way to see the Old Town andthe skyline.

NEWYORK I always have a ball inNew York. It’s a city of iconic touristattractions, e.g. the Brooklyn Bridge,above, Staten Island Ferry, the EmpireState Building, and the people areincredibly friendly, from the policemento the regulars in the Irish bars. I’ve anenormous soft spot for NYC.

Jennifer's father-in-law to be, LiamAhearn Snr, outin his field atBallindoney Farm.

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BOOK Whetheryou’re seekinga promotion orwant to start abusiness, bestsellingauthor and leading

businesswoman Sháá Wasmund’sStop Talking, Start Doing ActionBook (paperback original ande-book, £9.99) aims to give readersthe motivational kick they need toget moving. Key themes includeeliminating procrastination and howto deal with criticism.

ACCESSORY For a quality suitcasethat will survive many dashes tothe departure gate, check outTripp Chic, the glossy new four-wheel collection from luggagespecialists Tripp (from €62 sale price,trippluggage.ie). Each case comeswith a built-in TSA lock for safe andsecure travel, internal packing strapsand zip pockets for easy organisation.

HOTEL Get the creative juicesflowing by checking into the world’sfirst Radisson RED (35 Idaliestraat,+32 2 626 8111; radissonred.com) inBrussels, a boldly designed, tech-savvy hotel in the European Quarter.Aimed squarely at the moderntraveller, there’s no front desk, guestsare greeted with tablets and the REDApp acts as a virtual concierge.

GADGET Keep your valuables safewherever you are with theMaster Lock5900D SafeSpace Portable Safe (availablein white or grey, RRP £29.99 from leadingretailers), a water-resistant, shock-absorbent safe that even has headphoneand cable ports for continued use.

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APP Perfect for anyone whoregularly visits the same cityand wants to get under its skin,Indie Guides (indie-guides.com) offer an alternative takeon destinations includingParis, San Francisco andLos Angeles, with insidertips on smallmusic venues,quirky boutiques,restaurantsfavoured by localsand other placesyou might neverotherwise find.

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TALKINGHEADSOne of the city’s most buzzed-

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WHAT&WHERE Peering overthe tree-tops of St Stephen’s Green,the five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel is atthe heart of Dublin, a stone’s throwfrom the south-bound Luas line andwithin walking distance of the city’smajor landmarks and attractions.Single room rates start from €289;doubles from €389. (St Stephen’sGreen, Dublin 2, +353 1478 7000;fitzwilliamhoteldublin.com)

DOWNTOBUSINESS The hotelprovides an elegant gateway to thecity. Inside, drop chandeliers, zigzagrugs and Vogue-ish portraits line thewalls, while the bustle of Dublin city’screative and shopping quarters lie atits doorstep. Thornton’s restaurantis the hotel’s proudest culinary boast,while Citron offers a more casual (butequally delicious) forkful. In additionto a fully equipped fitness suite, theSpirit Beauty Salon offers therapiesfrom massage, facials and body wrapsto beauty treatments. Fluffy robes andslippers, H2O toiletries, super-fast(and free) Wi-Fi and plush, duck-downduvets come as standard in everyroom, but a Superior Guestroom,which comes with its own privateterrace, left, is well worth the splurge.An excellent concierge service and thehotel’s bespoke podcast walking toursare the added extras that make thishotel a cut above.

DOWNTIME After some retail therapyon Grafton Street – check out high-endperfumers Parfumarija (parfumarija.com) and bespoke Irish jewellery atMoMuse in the Powerscourt Centre(momuse.ie) – stroll to the nearbyRHA (rhagallery.ie). There awaits acontemporary edit of some of Ireland’smost interesting artists – and a revivingespresso in its café, Coppa. Comenightfall, sup a prohibition-era tippleand scoff small plates at The Blind Pigspeakeasy bar (theblindpig.ie), or makea night of it at Luna steakhouse andcocktail bar (supermisssue.com/luna),which cleaned up at the recent IrishRestaurant Awards.

CITY TWISTJo Linehan savours the Fitzwilliam Dublin’sfresh take on city centre hospitality.

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LUNCH BUZZ Local food emporiumFallon & Byrne serves an array ofdelicious Mediterranean and MiddleEastern salads, hearty, homemadesambos and freshly made pastriesand sweet treats, right, in its grandfood court on Exchequer Street. Theirin-house bakery’s sourdoughs andcroissants and locally sourced fare canbe enjoyed at their deli or on the go.(11-17 Exchequer Street, Dublin 2,01 472 1010; fallonandbyrne.com)

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1Believe you can and you’rehalfway thereWhen weset up Good Food Ireland

ten years ago, it was so aheadof its time. We had to workhard to influence change, notjust in an industry but within acountry, where our two biggestindigenous industries would belinked by an overarching brandthat would become the consumerendorsement for good local food.2Keep your focus and the

end goal in mind As wegrew the business there

were so many ways it could have

been redirected. However wekept the vision in mind, evenwhen some others didn’t fullyunderstand it, and stayed on thepath to reach our end goal.3Build your people around

you As a pioneering networkof like-minded food tourism

businesses, it was very importantto build a team of people thatwould share the vision andtogether grow the brand’sconsumer awareness for thebenefit of its member businesses.Having people who really careacross our family of approved

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members ensures thatour promise to consumersof “a rewarding local foodexperience for everyone whosimply loves good food” is alwaysguaranteed.4Collaboration can get

faster resultsWhenmobilising a business,

collaboration and partnershipswith other companies canexpedite the end goal. When westarted Good Food Ireland, wepartnered with Kerrygold andAer Lingus, and both helpedpromote the brand and our600 businesses within it, in twodifferent consumer sectors.Our collaborative services weremutually beneficial.5 It takes longer than you

might thinkWe hadhoped to launch the tours

side of the business two yearsago but, despite every effort, ittook us longer than we thoughtto establish the brand in thetourism sector. Now, howeverit is its unique standard andindependent quality guaranteefor the very best local foodexperiences in Ireland that ismaking it happen and, eventhough we only launched ourtours division three monthsago, we are already ahead ofour targets.6Celebrate your wins

I always believe that youmust look back in order to

go forward. Cherish the goodmoments and celebrate themwith your team. Take your downtime and switch off; for me it is myhorses. Climbing mountains, so tospeak, in business can be tiring,so stop, look back, keep thebasics right, and move forward,freshly and positively.

MARGARET JEFFARES is the founder and CEOof Good Food Ireland, Ireland’s first food travelcompany. Ten years on it is a trusted guarantor ofquality, directing visitors to approved farm-to-tableexperiences through its website goodfoodireland.ie.

DESTINATION New York ispossibly my favourite city. It isso eclectic in its food trends andalways inspires me. People arepositive and want to do business.Day and night it is alive and somuch can be made of your timespent there.

Margaret’sSMARTCITY

SLEEP AT Fitzpatrick’sManhattan has to be top of mylist. Its home-from-home serviceprovides the comfort I need whenon business and its location isideal. fitzpatrickhotels.com

EAT AT Oceana near theRockefeller Center, with executivechef Ben Pollinger, is always awonderful, lively place in which todine when on business. Its menusoffer delicious dishes from smallbites to full sophistication, withseafood taking centre stage.oceanarestaurant.com

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin toNew York up to three times daily,and from Shannon daily.

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InflightSit back, relax and letAer Lingus look afteryour inflight comfortand entertainment.Enjoy delicious food,the latest movies, a widerange of shopping andnews from Aer Lingus.

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Passengerswith wheelchairrequirementsIf you require a wheelchairto help you reach or departfrom the plane, then we’rehere to help you. Yourcomfort and safety are ourpriority, so please let usknow at least 48 hours inadvance and we will lookafter you. When contactingus you will need yourbooking reference number.

In touch withAer LingusIf you are availing of Wi-Fion your flight today, why notlet us know what you’re upto on board and where youare going. Share your photosif you’d like, because wewould love to hear fromyou on Facebook, Twitterand YouTube.

Why not try speakinga few words of the nativelanguage while youare visiting Ireland!

Fáilte Welcome

Dia dhuit Hello

Slán go fóill Goodbye

...is ainm dom My name is...

Conas atá tú? How are you?

Tá mé go maith I’m good

Sláinte! Cheers

Go raibh maith agat Thank you

Gabh mo leithscéal Excuse me

Cara Friend

Take a photo and postit to our Facebook page.Let us know how you’reenjoying your flight.

Chat to us on Twitterwhere you’ll also find thelatest flight information.

View our videos ofmilestone events,festivals, sponsorshipsand campaigns.

WelcomeaboardFlying with Aer Lingus meansyou will experience excellentcustomer service, comfort and, ofcourse, safety. There’s plenty foryou to enjoy on board and, on thefollowing pages, you will discoverhow we’ll be taking care of you.After all, we’re here to help youmake the most of your flight.If you have any special requests,be sure to let us know.

Assistance Contact Details

[email protected]

Ireland (0818) 365 01109:00–17:00Mon–Fri10:00–16:00 Sat & Sun10:00–16:00 Bank Holidays

UK (0871) 718 20 21Europe +353 1 886 8333USA (516) 622 4222

What cities doAer Lingus fly toand connect to?See page 144 forfull route maps


To use your mobile phoneand all other portableelectronic devices duringtaxi, take-off or landing,they must be switched to‘flight mode’ or the ‘flightsafe’ setting.

If you wish to use your phoneduring your flight, please makesure you select flight safe modebefore your phone is powered off.Please note, if your device does nothave a flight safe mode it maynot be used on your flight.

After landing and only whencrew have advised that it is safe todo so, you are permitted to use yourmobile phone, provided it is withineasy reach. You must remain seatedwith your seatbelt fastened andfollow the instructions of thecabin crew.

Your comfortand safetyWhen you fly with us, you want to knowthat we’re looking after your comfortand safety at all times. We are. It isour number one priority and our creware trained to ensure you reach yourdestination as relaxed as you need to be.In return, we ask for your attention whenit comes to safety announcements andknowing when, and how, to turn on yourmobile, smartphone or portable device.

Are you ready fortake-off and landing?

Is your mobile phone and/or other portable electronicdevice in ’flight mode’?

Is your seatback fully upright?

Is your armrest down?

Is your tabletop stowed?

Have you stored your bags inthe overhead locker or underthe seat in front of you?

Airplane Mode

ON

You can use portableelectronic equipmenton flights but somedevices can interferewith aircraft equipment,creating potential safetyrisks. Knowing how toset up your device forflight use and whento switch it on andoff are therefore veryimportant. Please notethat certain devices maynot be used.

Devices permittedat any time

Devices powered by micro

battery cells and/or by solar cells;

hearing aids (including digital

devices); pagers (receivers only);

heart pacemakers.

Devices permittedin flight only*

Laptops, portable CD-players,

Mini-disk players, GPS handheld

receivers, electric shavers and

electronic toys. For the comfort

of other passengers, audio

devices should be used with a

headset. If using laptops inflight

please select flight safe mode

before takeoff.

*Not permitted during taxi/take-off/initial climb/approach/landing.

Devices prohibitedat all times

Devices transmitting radio

frequency intentionally such

as walkie-talkies, remote

controlled toys;wireless

computer equipment (eg

mouse, keyboard); PC printers,

DVD/CD writers and Mini-disk

Recorders in the recording

mode; digital camcorders when

using CD write facility; portable

stereo sets; pocket radios (AM/

FM); TV receivers; telemetric

equipment; peripheral devices

for handheld computer games

(eg supplementary power packs

connected by cable); wireless

LAN (WLAN).**

**Laptops with built-in WLAN(eg Centrino) may be used duringflight, provided the WLAN optionis turned off and subject to therestrictions associated with theuse of laptops detailed above.

To avail of our Wi-Fiand Mobile Network,on our A330 aircraft,

devices must be switchedoff flight mode – onceour crew advise it is

safe to do so.


Here are a few tipsto make your journeymore comfortable and

reduce jet lag.

KEEP MOVINGOn longer flights particularly, try to

change your sitting position regularlyand avoid crossing your legs. Takea walk in the cabin once the seatbelt sign is off as this will get your

circulation going and refresh your legs.

EAR CARECabin pressure changes can be

painful, particularly if you have a cold,sinusitis or existing ear problems. If youexperience these problems during theflight, have a chat to our cabin crew.

DRINK UPKeep yourself hydrated throughoutthe flight by drinking plenty of water.

EYE CAREIf you are a regular contact lens

wearer, it is a good idea to bring yourglasses with you in case your eyes

feel dryer than usual.

TIME ZONESHelp beat jet lag by setting yourwatch to your destination’s time

when you arrive on board. This willhelp you adjust to the new time

zone faster.

Please pay attention to the cabin crew whilethey demonstrate the use of safety equipmentbefore take off, and we strongly recommendthat you read the safety instruction card inthe seat pocket in front of you.

In linewith Irish Government regulations,Aer Lingus has a no smoking and no electroniccigarettes policy on board. These are notpermitted in any part of the cabin.

For your Safety

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Your comfortand safetyA safe flight for everyoneIt is worth repeating that your safety – and that of everyoneon board – is our number one priority therefore we ask that you:

Please pay attention to instructionsgiven to you by the cabin crew.

Do not consume any alcohol broughtonto the aircraft by you or anotherpassenger (including Duty Free alcoholpurchased from Boutique). It is illegalto do so.

Do not interrupt cabin crew whilethey carry out their duties and do notinterfere with aircraft equipment.

We also want to make it clear thatAer Lingus may refuse to allow apassenger on board if it is thoughtthat too much alcohol has beenconsumed.

Similarly, behaviour or languagetowards other passengersor crew members that is deemedto be threatening or abusivewill not be tolerated.


Kids

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Room117minsAmother and son‘s lasthope of escaping theirkidnapper. Stars BrieLarson, William HMacy,Joan Allen

Pride andPrejudice andZombies108minsThe quest of lovethrough an outbreak ofa deadly virus. Stars LilyJames, Lena Headey

Kung FuPanda 385minsPomust face twohugely epic, butdifferent threats.Stars Jack Black, BryanCranston, Lucy Liu

Dad‘s Army100minsA platoon deal witha new journalist anda German spy. StarsCatherine Zeta-Jones,Toby Jones, Bill Nighy

The 5th Wave113minsThe tale of a bravewomanwho facesextraterrestrials. StarsChloë GraceMoretz,Liev Schreiber, MaikaMonroe

Gods of Egypt127minsRival gods competein an epic battle tosave Egypt. StarsGerard Butler, NikolajCoster-Waldau,Brenton Thwaites

45 Years93minsA letter from the pastshadows a weddinganniversary. StarsCharlotte Rampling,Tom Courtenay,Geraldine James

PeggyGuggenheim:Art Addict96minsA portrait of a patron ofthe arts extraordinaire.Stars Peggy Guggenheim,Marina Abramovic

El Americano:The Movie98minsCuco sets off on anadventure to defendhis family. Stars EdwardJames Olmos, RicoRodriguez

EddieThe Eagle105minsEddie‘s journey tobecome Britain’s firstOlympic ski-jumper.Stars Hugh Jackman,ChristopherWalken

Youth124minsA retired orchestraconductor receives agreat invitation. StarsMichael Caine, HarveyKeitel, Rachel Weisz

Deadpool 106 mins

WadeWilson is a former Special Forces operative who now works asa mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajaxtortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. Deadpool useshis new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.Stars Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin and Ed Skrein.

Aer Lingus presents a variety ofrecently released movies for yourenjoyment on board your flightto North America. Welcome tothe international multiplex cinemain the sky!

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Jane Gota Gun97minsA woman tries to saveher husband from amurderous gang. StarsNatalie Portman, EwanMcGregor, Joel Edgerton

The Runner89minsA congressmanhas personal andprofessional troubles.Stars Nicolas Cage, SarahPaulson, Connie Nielsen

A Perfect Day106minsA group of aid workerswork to resolve a crisis.Stars Benicio Del Toro,Tim Robbins, OlgaKurylenko

How tobe Single109minsNew York is full oflonely hearts seekingthe right match. StarsRebel Wilson, AlisonBrie, Dakota Johnson

Hail Caesar!106minsThe life of a studiofixer in Hollywood’sGolden Age. StarsJosh Brolin, GeorgeClooney, ScarlettJohansson

The Choice110minsA relationship that istested by life‘s definingevents. Stars BenjaminWalker, Teresa Palmer,Maggie Grace

TheDressmaker118mins

A glamorous womanreturns to her smalltown in Australia. StarsKateWinslet, LiamHemsworth

Alvin and theChipmunks:The Road Chip92minsChipmunks fearthe future as Davecontemplates marriage.Stars Jason Lee

Zootopia108minsThe animals must worktogether to uncover aconspiracy. Stars JasonBateman, GinniferGoodwin, Idris Elba

Londonhas Fallen99minsThere is a plot to kill theworld's most powerfulleaders. Stars GerardButler, Morgan Freeman,Aaron Eckhart

Triple 9115minsA gang of criminalsand a bunch of corruptcops plan a murder and aheist. Stars Casey Affleck,Chiwetel Ejiofor, AnthonyMackie

Zoolander 2 102 mins

Former models Derek Zoolander and Hansel find themselves thrust backinto the spotlight after living in seclusion for years. Invited to a majorfashion event in Rome, the estranged friends are surprised to see howmuch the business has changed. Derek and Hansel are lured back intomodeling again, in Rome, where they find themselves the target of asinister conspiracy. Stars Ben Stiller, Penelope Cruz and OwenWilson

MoviesFlights fromNorth AmericaAer Lingus presents a variety ofrecently released movies for yourenjoyment on board your flightfrom North America. Welcome tothe international multiplex cinemain the sky!

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Irish Shorts and Features

Our ClassicMovie Selection

We also provide a selection ofclassic movies available on flightsto and from North America.Timeless favourites such asMichael Collins and Raging Bullare available, as well as a selectionof Irish short films and features.

A TerribleHullabaloo9minsStars SeanFitzgerald

AnBronntanas110minsStars MichelleBeamish, CharlotteBradley

Cloudlands10mins

Graniteand Chalk12minsStars Aoife Duffin,Liam Carney

Kiss Kiss,Bang Bang103minsStars RobertDowney Jr, ValKilmer

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Love &Other Drugs112minsStars JakeGyllenhaal,Anne Hathaway

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The Heat117minsStars SandraBullock, MelissaMcCarthy,Demián Bichir

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I Am Jesus7minsStars SteveWilson,Paul Buckland,JosephMoylan

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Goodfellas146minsStars RobertDe Niro, RayLiotta, Joe Pesci,Lorraine Bracco

RRR Gran Torino116minsStars ClintEastwood, BeeVang, ChristopherCarley, Ahney Her

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PG13Juno96minsStars Ellen Page,Michael Cera,Jennifer Garner,Jason Bateman

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PG13Jimmy’sHall109minsStars BarryWard,Simone Kirby,Andrew Scott

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Bride Wars89minsStars Kate Hudson,Anne Hathaway,Candice Bergen

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Mr. Yeatsand theBeastly Coins12minsStars Moe Dunford,Donal Courtney

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The Girlwith theMechanicalMaiden15minsStars DominicWest

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You‘reUgly Too81minsStars Aidan Gillen,Lauren Kinsella,SimonMcQuaid

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WeddingCrashers119minsStars OwenWilson, VinceVaughn

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Birdman119minsStars MichaelKeaton, ZachGalifianakis,Edward Norton

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The Hobbit:The Battleof the FiveArmies144minsStars IanMcKellen

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Robots91minsStars PaulaAbdul, Halle Berry,Lucille Bliss, TerryBradshaw

The BookThief131minsStars GeoffreyRush, EmilyWatson

TheDeparted151minsStars LeonardoDiCaprio, MattDamon

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The Wolf ofWall Street180minsStars LeonardoDiCaprio, MargotRobbie

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I AmLegend101minsStars Will Smith,Alice Braga,Charlie Tahan

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Ice Age:Dawn of theDinosaurs94minsStars Simon Pegg,Queen Latifah

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Raging Bull129minsStars RobertDe Niro, CathyMoriarty, Joe Pesci,Frank Vincent

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Business Documentary

ComedyDrama

Lifestyle

News & Events

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Kids

KC Undercover

This month Bloomberg‘s Inside, investigatesChevron and its global business. Also fromBloomberg is Studio 1.0, where host EmilyChang sits down with Dropbox‘s CEO andco-founder Drew Houston and Cities AndClimate Changewhich gives an exclusivetalk with OECD Secretary-General AngelGurria and UN Special Envoy for Cities andClimate Change. Meanwhile, EuroNewsbring us Business Planet, Real Economyand Urban Visions – all of which cast a coldeye over economics, technology and energydevelopments.

On Demand TV allows you to select andview your favourite TV shows. Aer Lingusis home to some of the most anticipatednew shows on TV including Comedy,Drama, Documentary, Lifestyle, Business,Sports and Kids programmes.

Modern Family first hit our screens in 2010,and has become somewhat of a culture-defining series. Now, with four consecutiveEmmy Awards for Outstanding ComedySeries and a Golden Globe for Best ComedyTV Series,Modern Family returns withSeason 6. Those with a more anarchic senseof humour might appreciate a new episodeofWilfred. Also on board are episodes ofNew Girl, The Big Bang Theory, SiliconValley and Last Man Standing.

Crossroads is a documentary series that revelsin folksy transports and the spirit that liveswithin them. How Do They Do it? looks intohow screws, marmalade and printed dressesare made, and National Geographic‘s Access360 World heritage, which features MountFuji and its transition from a spiritual journeyto an adventure sport attraction. For moreon Ireland and Irish culture tune into SugarCrash, that looks into Ireland‘s sugar habitsandMen In Black, that follows the highs andlows of life as a man behind the whistle.

As we witness a golden age in TV drama,Aer Lingus offers engaging choices withboxsets of True Detective, Treme and TheWalking Dead on offer, as well as episodesfrom the highly acclaimed series, TheWireand new episodes of, Gotham, The Sopranosand Bones.

Step into the world of food with AmericanFood Battle andMade In Italy with SilviaColloca. Find out the secrets behind the Inuittribe‘s customary dish. For tips on improvingyour health watch Cook, Eat, BurnwhereDonal Skehan shares healthy recipes andembarks on adventure sports. For fans ofculture and art Culturefox TV offers a guideto Irish culture and events, whilst City Chicdocuments certain cities and their culture, artand fashion – this week focuses on London.

In addition to our extensive selection of TVshows, Aer Lingus brings you exclusive weeklynews updates, as well as updates from theworld of sport.

Sports fans shouldn‘t miss Countdown toRio, which takes a look at everything that youneed to know about the Olympic Games.

Also on board areMaradonna (a must-watch for football fans!), The Contendersand HSBC: GolfingWorld 2016, foreverything golf-related.

Kids will surely enjoy KC Undercover, asKC tries to convince her parents that herbrother, Ernie, is ready to become a spy. Kidsmay also enjoy charming animated series FlipFlap or an imaginative episode of Rocka-ByeIsland, Randy Cunningham: 9th Grade Ninjaor Learn To Draw.

Studio 1.0

Silicon Valley

Maradonna

Cook, Eat, BurnSugar Crash

Aer Lingus will bekeeping you up to datewith all things sport thisSummer with weeklyhighlight shows of theGAA championships andEuro 2016 directly toyour seat!

SPOTLIGHT: SPORT

Television On Demand


Drama Boxsets

The second season of TrueDetective began airing in June2015 on the HBO network.Season two comprises eightepisodes and there are a lot ofbig names in this season’s cast,with a principal cast of ColinFarrell, Rachel McAdams,Vince Vaughn, Taylor Kitschand Kelly Reilly.

Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, acompromised detective in theall-industrial City of Vinci, LACounty. Vince Vaughn playsFrank Semyon, a criminal and

entrepreneur in danger oflosing his life’s work, whilehis wife and closest ally(Kelly Reilly), struggles withhis choices and her own.

Rachel McAdams is AniBezzerides, a Ventura CountySheriff’s detective often at oddswith the system she serves,while Taylor Kitsch plays PaulWoodrugh, a war veteran andmotorcycle cop.

Season two takes place inCalifornia and follows theinterweaving stories of the

officers from three cooperatingpolice departments.

A bizarre murder bringstogether three law-enforce-ment officers and a careercriminal, each of whommustnavigate a web of conspiracyand betrayal.

Ultimately season 2 of TrueDetective offers immensedrama as we see a joining ofthree law enforcement groups,multiple criminal collusions,and billions of dollars.

Tremewas created by DavidSimon, creator of The Wireand Generation Kill and EricOvermyer, writer-producer ofHomicide and Law & Order.

Treme is set in post-KatrinaNew Orleans and documentsthe struggles of a diverse groupof residents as they rebuild theirlives and their city.

Treme takes its title fromthe name of one of the city‘soldest neighbourhoods, ahistorically important sourceof African-American musicand culture. The large castof Treme includes Wendell

Pierce, Khandi Alexander, RobBrown, Steve Zahn, Kim Dickens,Melissa Leo, Lucia Micarelli,Michiel Huisman, David Morse,India Ennenga and Jon Seda.

The story consists of a diversegroup of residents strugglingto rebuild New Orleans in themonths following HurricaneKatrina.

Life in New Orleans is gettingbetter, but it‘s not happeningfast enough to keep residentsfrom wondering whetherthings would be easier orbetter elsewhere. Crime is onthe rise in New Orleans and

the ability of whether the policedepartment can keep up withthe rise in crime is questionable.What keeps the city afloatthrough all of this is its culture.

Mardi Gras Indian chief AlbertLambreaux (Clarke Peters) issewing in preparation for MardiGras. The social aid and pleasureclubs are getting ready to hitthe streets in their colourful,fast step finery. And thoseloveable rogues, Davis McAlary(Steve Zahn) and AntoineBatiste (Wendell Pierce) havecooked up a new set of schemeson and off the bandstand.

TheWalking Dead is anAmerican horror–dramatelevision series. The sixthseason premiered on in October2015 comprising of 16 episodes.

Season six was developed fortelevision by Frank Darabont.It is based on the eponymousseries of comic books byRobert Kirkman, Tony Moore,and Charlie Adlard.

In the first part of the season wesee Rick and his group leadingthe Alexandria communitythrough a series of crises.

These include the threat of alarge herd of walkers and anattack by dangerous scavengersknown as the Wolves.

The second half of season6 involves Rick and hiscompanions discovering moresurvivor communities. Theymake allies of the agrarianHilltop colony and adversariesof the Saviours, which are ledby the ruthless Negan.

With no hope of safety inAlexandria, Rick and his bandof survivors soon discover alarger world beyond whatthey understood it to be.

In this new reality, thereare new dangers, newopportunities and newcomplexities to face.

To claim their place in thisnewfound landscape, thegroup must become thethreat themselves. This meansbecoming as terrifying as anyof the adversaries they'veencountered.

Season six is notable forintroducing some eminentcomic characters such as Heath,Denise Cloyd, Scott, Dwight,Paul ‘Jesus‘ Rovia, Gregory,and Negan.

True Detective SEASON 2

Treme SEASON 4

TheWalking Dead SEASON 6

TheWalking Deadis a TV series which

follows a group tryingto survive a zombie

apocalypse

True Detectiveis a gritty Americananthology crimedrama televisionseries created byNic Pizzolatto

Treme depictsthe struggles of

NewOrleans residentsrebuilding their lives

post-Katrina

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The EoghanMcDermott ShowAbove average radio…pop culture, cranialacrobatics and he’ll eventhrow in the odd song.

Radio Nova:Marty Miller60 minutes of great guitarmusic on board yourAer Lingus flight today.Presented by Marty Miller.

Documentary on OneIn 1975, Fran O’Toolewas killed in the MiamiShowband Massacre.In 1968, Mick Meaneydreamed of breaking theworld record for beingburied alive.

Best of MoncrieffMoncrieff is a lively mixof funny, engaging andirreverent issues.

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Blue of the NightThe Blue of the Night is amusical journey spanningcenturies, genres andsoundscapes. Presentedby Carl Corcoran.

Fitzpatrick HotelsAn hour long compilationof songs that will suit anymusic taste. Brought toyou by The FitzpatrickHotel Group USA.

TXFM‘s Indie HitsTXFM brings us the bestindie hits of the moment,featuring artists such asColdplay, Grimes and Blur.

Ceol na nGaelA traditional musicprogramme presentedby Seán Ó hÉanaigh.Ceol traidisiúnta agusceol tíre den scoth.

Irish Pulse BroadcastIrish Pulse brings yousome of the most popularhits in Ireland right now.Listen out for Bressie,Kodaline and many more!

Happy DaysJoin Emma O’Driscoll fora fun packed show withstories, songs and fungames.

Irish Poetry CornerBrian Munn selectsand reads verses fromrenowned Irish poets.

Cooper & Luke –The Big Breakfast 98fmJoin Copper and Luke onboard your Aer Lingusflight for music and fun.

Pop ChartsPop Charts features themost up-to-the-minutepop hits! Listen to songsby Omi and Kodaline.

Louise McSharryAll your future favouritesin one place, from hip hopto rock and roll. Presentedby Louise McSharry.

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Kodaline have released theirhighly anticipated second albumComing up for Air. The Irish grouphave experimented more with theirsound on this album and have createdhits such as Honest and The One.

Aer Lingus are proud supporters ofKodaline, flying the band across ourEuropean and North American networkas they perform to sell-out audiences.

Exclusively to Aer Lingus guests,you can hear the guys give a track-by-track introduction to their latestalbum. Get to know the Dublin quartetand the stories behind their creativeprocess and success!

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Bronagh, above, conquers Manhattan. Belowleft and right, her street-side snapshots.

“So off I went and had my mindcompletely blown by the production”

t the beginningof April I hadcompletedproduction on mythird album. I had

poured three years of work and lifeinto it, during which time I keptsaying to myself, “Oh, I’d lovea week in New York when I geteverything finished. If I ever geteverything finished ...”

I woke on the morning of mybirthday at the end of April and myIrish acting agent Derick Mulveyrang and said, “You’re off to NewYork City next week, for a week!”

I had been cast in a new film,Return to Montauk – writtenby Colm Tóibín and VolkerSchlöndorff, and starring StellanSkarsgård and Nina Hoss – and itwould be directed by Volker, firstshooting in New York, then Berlin.

I couldn’t believe the timing.If anywhere is going to plug youback in and re-energise you, it’sNYC. It had always been myfavourite city since my first timethere when I was 18 years old, forThe Commitments premiere, andI had returned many times, thoughnot in about eight years.

Before I had time to think,I was on an early morning flightto JFK and the next thing drivinginto magical Manhattan. I had beenbooked to stay at the AlgonquinHotel on West 44th Street andI received such a warm welcome bythe staff, including the restaurantmanager, Irishman Patrick Sweeney.Patrick told me all about the fantastichistory of the hotel, that it had beenhome to 1920s New York City’s

THEBROADWAYBOUNCEThe Northern Irish actress/singerBronagh Gallagher fulfilled aNew York dream earlier this year.

literary, artisticand theatrical eliteknow as The ViciousCircle, which includedDorothy Parker. I alsoheard many hilariousstories of the legendary actorJohn Barrymore.

Visiting New York is like beingin a film itself. I walked round thecorner to Bryant Park and sat in thesunshine and enjoyed a deliciouscoffee given as a gift by a lovely Irish-American girl, Kate, at the kiosk.I went on to meet Volker, thedirector, the cast and crew before agood night’s rest. I wasn’t filmingfor a few days yet so I had plentyof time to explore. I managed tocheck out the brilliant Bikram YogaCenter on the Lower East Side, onAllen Street, and was blown awayby the incredible teaching from itsowner Tricia Donegan.

I had always wanted to go to theMET to see an opera, so I arrangedto meet my brilliant playwright

friend Susan Yankowitz and herhusband Herbert Leibowitz,longtime publisher of Parnassus:Poetry in Review; both native NewYorkers and devout opera lovers.They informed me they had somevery hot tickets for Patrice Chéreau’sproduction of Elektra by RichardStrauss, starring Swedish sopranoNina Stemme. So off I went and hadmy mind completely blown by thisstaggering production.

When filming was completeI had a few more days to walkabout and bought some beautifulvelvet and trimmings to have asuit made for my upcoming albumtour. And on my final night I got tofulfill another top-of-the-lister andwent, again with the lovely Susanand Herbert, to Carnegie Hallto see Beethoven’sMissa solemnisperformed by the 160-voice CeciliaChorus of New York, which was justextraordinary.

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