A guide to what's hot and what's not
What's hot
WetsuitsThe garment de choix this rainy old summer. Not pretty, but effective.
Power talkingThe great and good head for Glenties tomorrow to the Macgill Summer School (www.patrickmacgill.com).
Galway Arts Festival30 years old and more fun than Macgill. We want to see Rufus Wainwright's dance collaboration, see Weekend Review.
Konono No 1The eclectic Congolese collective bring their DIY instruments to Grand Canal Square tonight.
Gubbeen Cheese OatcakesOur favourite holiday food so far. Keep a box in the car.
HairsprayJohn Travolta like we've never seen him before. Opens July 20th.
What's cold
Help!Meeting an SUV on the Conor Pass.
Spa pressure"Hmmm. You seem very tense. You'll need a good few more treatments. That will be €145. Would you like to book your next visit?"
Car 'demobilisers'When you need a course to know how to use your car key, it's time to dream about owning an old Morris Minor.
Summer radio stand-insIs anyone listening?
Unisex loosIt's not that we're prudish . . . it's that we can't gossip with the fervour we'd like. In fact, we can't gossip at all.
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