They Are UsA large-scale Dublin-wide art project in aid of the Simon Community by graffiti artist Maser and singer-songwriter Damien Dempsey. Beautiful, provocative work. See theyareus.ie for details
Jens LekmanThe Swedish indie darling will be back in town next weekend, charming the crowd in Whelan's on Sunday, August 1st
Fallon ByrneAfter months of Lidl penny-pinching, a visit to Fallon Byrne feels like an exotic trip to Manhattan. Full of affordable treats, too
Haitian coffeeDavid McKernan, an ethical man who puts his money where his mouth is, is selling Haitian "Zombi" blend on his Java Republic label. Check it out
Punt MagazineA handsome new independent magazine focusing on narrative journalism, it's available in a select group of shops. For details, see puntmag.wordpress.com
Smoked cuisineChefs and kitchen staff dragging on their cigarettes during their breaks outside their eateries. We feel our appetite draining away
Remakes of 1980s classics The A-Teamlooks pointless, The Karate Kidjust silly. Don't even think about touching The Goonies
Galway hogging the limelightDon't overlook festivals in the rest of the country, including one of the oldest: the Ballyshannon Folk and Traditional Music Festival, from July 30th to August 1st
Whale spottersWe are more than a little jealous of the kids who saw the humpback whale off Howth head. Please make a comeback
Missing 'Mad Men'Get the book – From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbourby Jerry Della Femina – for your favourite advertising sales person to see them through the off-season
