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The Irish Sun
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- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Penneys selling must-have denim mini dress in two different colours that's perfect for warm weather – and only €20
PENNEY'S fans are rushing to buy the latest chic look in stores that comes in two different colours and is perfect for concert season. The new Denim mini dress is now available for just €20. Advertisement 3 Get this must have summer look for just €20 Credit: 3 The new denim mini dress from Penneys is the perfect festival fit Credit: With a on the way this week, the retailer has all the best buys to keep you cool and stylish. Dance away in the fields of Stradbally or rock out at Malahide Castle in the latest look from Penneys. The new denim mini dress is just €20 and is the perfect festival fit. As the weather gets warmer, let your style get cooler in either the light or mid blue colour. Advertisement READ MORE ON FABULOUS FASHION Complete your warm weather collection as you pair this dress with combat boots, a cross body bag and some funky shades - perfect for Electric Picnic. Or get a more chilled day to day vibe with this trendy look when styled with an oversized shirt and low top trainers. Penneys bosses said: "The rounded neckline is super chic and gives it an elevated look and feel, while the seam detailing adds structure. "Stretchy for added comfort, it's finished with a central zip closure to the back that makes it easy to put on and take off. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Exclusive Exclusive "Team it with your fave flat sandals and get set to soak up the rays in style". All sizes are available online starting from six and going up to a 20. Penneys re-opening of one of their most famous stores with Dublin Mayor Emma Blain there to share her must have buy Meanwhile, other fashion fans are loving the new dreamy dress in stores that is a must-have this summer. The new puff sleeve maxi dress is no exception to the rule at only €30. Advertisement Pick between the green or white to stand out this summer. Sizes range from six up tp 20, so everyone can be chic this summer. Penneys said: "Soft details and a solid green finish make this maxi dress an effortless choice. "The V-neckline and gathered detailing at the bust and waist create a gentle shape, while short puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs add a touch of volume. Advertisement "Pair it with your favourite accessories and some sandals or low top trainers depending on your plans." Both styles are available in select stores around the country. 3 Get all the latest summer looks in stores or online Credit: Alamy THE HISTORY OF PENNEYS THE Penneys brand grew from humble beginnings on Dublin's Mary Street, where it opened its first store in 1969. Known as Penneys branched into the UK in 1973 with its first store opening in Derby. The UK now has 191 Primark stores in total. However, the Penneys name could not travel to Britain as the American retailer JC Penney had the right to use the name in the region. And in 2006, the expansion into Europe began with an opening in Spain, followed by the Netherlands, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Austria, France and Italy. Primark went Stateside for the first time in September 2015, with the opening of a store in Boston. There are now 27 stores in America with branches in Florida, Brooklyn, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The retailer's opened its largest store in Birmingham in 2019. It spans five floors and features Primark's biggest beauty studio to date, a barbers and three restaurants.
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
‘Runway-inspired experience' coming to Dublin city streets this summer
Dublin City Council (DCC) has teamed up with business group Dublin Town to bring what they call a 'runway-inspired' experience to the city. The event, called Style in the City, is to take place over eight consecutive Saturdays in July and August from 1pm to 5pm, starting on July 5 on Henry Street. Events will alternate between Henry Street and Grafton Street each week, promising to provide free, family-friendly and fun activities to all. Visitors can expect to see live fashion shows that showcase collections and trends from Dublin city retailers, makeovers, pop-up shops, interactive hair and beauty demos and product displays, all to the soundtrack of a live DJ set. 'Dublin city centre is this summer's ultimate destination for culture, food and fashion,' said Dublin's Lord Mayor, Emma Blain. 'I am delighted to see Dublin City Council partner with Dublin Town and city businesses to give Dubliners the perfect excuse to shop and socialise in the city centre each weekend. 'This activation will create a wonderful vibe in the city, and I encourage everyone to come in and engage with Dublin city centre in style.' Richard Guiney, Dublin Town CEO, added: 'It is hard to beat the shopping and beauty offering of Henry Street, Grafton Street, and surrounding districts. 'The city truly has something for all budgets and all tastes, so we cannot wait to see Dubliners coming in to make the city their own.' Catherine Brophy Walsh, of DCC's City Coordination Office, said the local authority was proud to support city centre businesses by contributing to events. 'Style in the City is one of many summer in Dublin activities organised or supported by Dublin City Council this year. There is something for everyone,' she said. Dublin Town is a business group that counts councillors and business leaders among its board members, and represents more than 2,500 businesses across the core city area. Every rate-paying business in the business improvement district (BID) area of Dublin city centre is automatically a member of the group. The Dublin BID is a zone devoted to improving footfall and enhancing the city experience for visitors, residents and city workers. Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
Irish Post
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Post
Irish boxer Kellie Harrington inspires teenage girls at special training session
OLYMPIC medallist Kellie Harrington ran a special training session for teenage girls at the Mansion House in Dublin. The Dublin-born boxer, who took gold at Tokyo 2020 and in Paris last year, is the only Irish boxer to contest and win back-to-back Olympic finals. Kellie Harrington puts Lord Mayor of Dublin Emma Blain through her paces at the Mansion house Last week she was back in her home city, where she ran a training session with 12 teenage girls which was hosted by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain. The session was part of Ms Blain's initiative to promote the participation and retention of girls in sport, which she has confirmed as one of her priorities for her term in office. All of the girls who attended had won the training session with Ms Harrington as part of a raffle held on the day. 'I want to sincerely thank Kellie for agreeing to take part in this very important session,' Ms Blain said. 'This wasn't just about boxing,' she added. 'She is an inspiration to the next generation of girls, and I wanted them to hear from someone who I knew they would respect about the importance of sport, teamwork and leadership. 'I can't think of a better person than Kellie to impart those life lessons.' See More: Dublin, Kellie Harrington, Lord Mayor Emma Blain, Mansion House
Irish Independent
06-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Pearse Street businesses call for more greenery after traffic changes
The group, called Green Pearse Street, demonstrated how a section of the street could be enhanced by introducing planting onto the pavement in front of Trinity College's Biomedical Sciences Institute. It comes in the wake of traffic changes introduced ten days ago, which allow only public transport, cyclists and taxis to turn left onto Pearse Street from Westland Row. Members of the group also highlighted areas of the street, like basements and railed-off areas in front of buildings, where the council could introduce planting and attract pollinators. The group is also seeking more urban seating to be introduced, and a reduction in traffic to support higher levels of walking and cycling. In attendance was Emma Blain, Lord Mayor of Dublin, who said: 'Dublin city is more than a network of roads, it's a living, breathing community. 'It is crucial that our streets be accessible to cyclists, pedestrians, and public transport, as well as to cars and other road users. 'Clean air and space for nature are equally vital. Together, we can create a healthier, more vibrant city where nature and community flourish, inspiring everyone to live and move in harmony'. Dr Miriam Fitzpatrick, lecturer in architecture and urban design, said Pearse Street's layout 'reflects the broader condition of Dublin's city centre, shaped more by traffic flow than care for health or hospitality'. 'Progress has come from local efforts with many local businesses introducing planting. However, individual gestures are not enough,' she said. 'Four lanes of traffic, inadequate lighting, barriers to access, actively hostile edges and a lack of places to sit, continue to define the street.' Ms Fitzpatrick said the moves from local businesses were a 'call to action' for local authorities. 'Pearse Street could be a vital link from the thriving docklands to the city's historic heart; it deserves to be more liveable and green,' she said. A survey of more than 750 people carried out by the group in 2023 found that 91pc of Pearse Street users wanted more greenery. It also showed that 77pc wanted more social spaces, while nearly two-thirds (64pc) sought a safe cycle lane. The group counts local businesses such as Grant Thornton, Dublin Chamber, William Fry and Henry J Lyons among its members. Funded by Local Democracy Reporting Scheme
Irish Independent
04-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
The Little Museum of Dublin reopens on St Stephen's Green after €4.3m refit
The museum had closed its temporary address on 33 Pembroke Street in May to move back into its original refurbished location. Today's official re-opening, attended by Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, will allow visitors to enjoy an expanded and reimagined exhibition space and a new reception area. The museum will also welcome a new youth education space, an integrated lift to improve accessibility, a sun-trap patio and an enriched collection of artefacts donated by the people of Ireland. Since its first opening in 2011, the museum has welcomed over one million visitors and remains the titular placeholder for the top spot for Things To Do in Dublin, according to TripAdvisor. The reimagining of the Little Museum of Dublin was partly funded by Fáilte Ireland, along with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts Gaeltacht, Sport & Media. Dublin City Council and private donations got renovations over the line. The museum will open seven days a week from 9.30am to 5pm and will continue to offer guided tours every forty minutes. A new walking tour, The Little Walking Tour of St Stephen's Green, will take place each afternoon at 2.15pm. The walking tours include The Official Walk of Shame, The Football Walking Tour, The Freedom of Dublin and more. Speaking at the launch, Sarah Clancy, CEO of the Little Museum of Dublin, said: 'Thanks to the generosity of the Irish people, the support of the state and the talent of our team, we have managed to reimagine the Little Museum of Dublin for generations to come. 'We are so proud to be reopening our doors and welcoming guests back into our newly renovated and accessible museum at 15 St Stephen's Green.' Lord Mayor Emma Blain added: 'I am delighted to see the Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen's Green reopen its doors after two years. It is such a great addition to the city centre, bringing Dublin to life in a very real way.' Among the newest artefacts on display are everything from the first ever medal awarded to William Deans under the states Bravery Act 1947, to Mary McAleese's First Holy Communion Rosary beads donated by the [former] President herself. Mary Stack, Head of Product Development – Attractions at Fáilte Ireland said that projected visitor numbers are expected to rise to over 5,000 annually by 2035, with the redevelopment is set to generate an economic impact of €24.7m over the next decade.
